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Thats very good to hear, thanks!

Doing a factory reset on all machines could be a pain when it comes to machines that many of us tediously tweak the settings for the various modes. You would think with the usb port on the new machines the factories would be kind enough to let us backup our custom settings to a usb drive, computer or even a phone. Pretty sure I emailed Nokta ages ago about that as a suggestion on the Kruzers but it never went any wheres.

ATP it's a must to get best performance for the coil. The Kruzer I have never noticed any differences from changing coils.

I still haven't see how well the concentric coil works on it on Monte's nailboard test. I think the machine isn't as popular with many dishing out serious $$$$ on the new machines out there.

Part is LP-904085 3700MhA 3.7v

Dimensions: 85mm x 38mm  x 10mm

Only place I could find them was on Aliexpress that had that number and size. It seems that the same part number comes in different proportions. Good possibility this particular one is discontinued.

Other option is to see if I can run the unit without the internal battery and use the external pod only. Might need to put in a jumper on the connector but don't know.

Thats a really cool can. Recipe that didn't take off up here in the NE I guess 🙂

Nice hunt and fantastic pics of the spy balloons at dusk, surprised they light up so well :)

Not on phone been busy but did email him. Maybe I can't get the battery? Hate to think the machine is a throw away because it has an internal battery.

Owner of the property was happy with it, have a lot more land to detect.

Well, on the 4th attempt to get an answer if I can get an internal battery for the Multi Kruzer from USA support and seems to fall on deaf ears.

Large cent is in pretty nice shape for an old copper, congrats!

7 hours ago, Valens Legacy said:

Looks really good, I also thought about making something like that.

Actually made it a couple of years ago and changed the foot cleat up and put a t handle grip last year.

I'll give you a hollar if I make a couple more, pretty happy with what I got now but want to eliminate some welds.

Been using my own made over a year ago. Weighs under 2 lbs, has a flush back so it doesn't hang up in the hole. Also have couple root cutters on sides so it doesn't kick out when stomping. Root hooks work great to snatch vines and cut them out of the way. May make production models down the road but need to tool up better for that.

Heat treated 4130 with fiberglass pole.

I believe it's a common wealth mass colonial. Figure on front and barely visible eagle on back. Couple slightly better pics, first is i believe the front.

Guess I'll have to go back and find a better one...

Found this on a permission hunt today, want to try to id it if possible. Could be colonial or late 1700's. Size is 2mm X 28mm

Sorry I don't know what is front or back, couple different angles if that even helps at all.

3 hours ago, GB_Amateur said:

Go for it, George!

Is that a detector repairing device I see in hte background?

What we don't know is what the settlement was between FTP and Quest. My guess is Quest pays a royalty to FTP. I have seen this with between Formlabs and 3d Systems. Oddly Formlabs was having their machines made in China and marketing them as a USA made. Clones started to show up in the USA and wouldn't be surprised if this is the same scenario.

I'll sit back and see how they perform when released. Not passing judgement until product is out.

On 2/11/2023 at 6:02 AM, Ridge Runner said:

I must say it’s very interesting but I’m not sure my pea brain can handle all the info this detector has to offer in settings.

 Like a dog it could be all bark but the proof will be when it gets in the field. For what I could see the only setting it don’t have is the one that gives the  date of the coin before you dig it.

 Looking forward to seeing more videos on the V 80 .

 Chuck 

Just toss it in park 1 lol

All those machines you have makes me feel better about myself only having a half dozen 🙂 Still fun to mix it up and use different ones, keeps the hobby alive.

Pendant is pretty cool. Almost forgot what snow looks like was gonna ask whats up with all that white @#$% in your yard? 🙂

As long at it's a ring and not a car part and you got home safe LOL

Your biggest concentration of coins and jewelry will be where there is the most activity. Small coils will do best for separation. 6" or 6x9 will do really well in those areas. Use a hand digger or probe.

Ideally you should cherry pick the silvers first as they are the easiest then do some passes for the lower conductors.

If it is a local park you can access often, try to do your hunts before they cut the grass. Those mowers suck up a lot of stuff.

Older parks you can do some research and see if the layout of them had been changed over the years, might have had trees that are no longer there.

I been using piece of bamboo instead of toothpicks. Hold up bit better. I happen to have scraps from my rod building days but pieces of chopsticks would do the trick too. Just pick at them to get some the crud off.

Most the old coppers here are just blown out from the ground, some have some detail. Just don't pick at them too hard. Really rare stuff like the old colonial a buddy found you just don't do anything to. Best to leave them as is.

Gold has filler metals especially rose gold that has a high copper content to give it that rich color. Pure 24k would be too soft for most jewelry. Many high end thin designs use 10k not because it costs less but rather it is more durable.

Always good way to check if the stone is lab grown or natural is to look for inclusions inside. Lab grown stones have none, natural do. Even the highest end diamonds will have a bit of dirt inside.

Casting parts can be pretty pricey. Process isn't tough but consider platinum silicone for the mold, mold release and the urethane rubber or plastic you can easily drop $100.

Looks like you did a good fix, not pretty but functional and thats what really counts.

XP Orx not because of anything other than it performed really poorly in my area and the type of hunting I do. I did hate that stupid coil charging clip but that had nothing to do with dumping it. Stupid clip...