Joe Beechnut OBN

Thank you! Best to you Valens! Welcome! And I agree. The only one missing is Rick....He put in many hours.

I would say no doubt a coin ring..........Any 14k gold with a inset has to be something special. I think a jeweler is your best and safest Opp. You have a picture of the Hallmark or Fineness mark on the ring? That may help some on the ID of the ring. The piece looks rather crusty but I know some you can let them soak in water and then hold at a angle under the light and makeout faint details..

Thanks Mike! I fully understand. I'm getting out about once a week now but hopefully this winter things will easy some. Been working on the batteries of late...

Thank You Alexandre!! And Thank You and the Team for all the work, time and effort that it took to get the AQ out !! Hats off to the Team!!

Thanks Cliff! Yes. I was Very Blessed to have the chance to own one of the first and Out of respect to all of those who have waited and are still waiting... I have asked Rick to save me the very last "AQ" Limited if possible.

Thanks Cliff....I just sent in all of my silver for the last 18 months..Amazing I got 1598.oo Thank You!...I agree on the Class rings, I've got several from the teens also, the designs are so interesting. Thanks Buddy...Yes I would say the 30's possibly?

Thank you Rick for the sale. I love the "AQ"... I'm Amazed every time I go out how deep it is...It really can Awaken spots that no other machine can. Thank You! Yes badly stain, which I do enjoy bringing them back to life. And Yes, These are not signals that say I am here.............Very faint "Halo's" which others have walked right past. Thanks TVR! Yes we have had some Crazy water levels the last week. Looks a little better this weekend from what I see, not sure about the winds but maybe another outing.

Sounds like progress to me! Come on "AQ"!

WInds and tides have been bad the last week along with other projects keeping me busy. So to mix the project side of it I took CDV's battery out for a test spin Weds. Not a lot of targets but scored the 10k Class ring early. As soon as I walked out I got a buffalo, small medallion then the gold ring. The AQ seems to dislike silver even in All metal mod...but loves nickels..both medallions are brass. Gold #22 for the AQ..depth on the 8.4 10k I could have sworn 2 feet but measured around 16 inch's..

Since they are in the coil making mood,....... I hope we see the 8 inch AQ coil before christmas..

18k no matter the size is rare now days...Very Nice Save!

Great pictures of the Angry Surf Gods doing there thing! One thing about treasure hunting, you just never know..

Boom Baby! What a great way to break in a new machine! Very Nice!! Sent you a email on your battery..

I agree! Very Good Report and day out...! Once you get in tune with the AQ it's like you don't want to use anything else..

CC......... I Prefer using using the larger M-12 CTX fitting for I think it is stronger, more durable, and IP68.... I can fit the battery with the smaller ..(M-8...IP67) if you like. It's a few dollars more (10.oo) but when I get to your name (Or others on the list) I'll contact you to see which you prefer..or you can tell me now. Ten dollars is a lot cheaper then having to buy new head phones.

A parts list for the battery I make..someone asked...I think this is complete but I may add to it from time to time... PARTS LIST FOR THE AQ BATTERY PACK........4CELLS............8CELLS HEYCO FITTINGS 3237 .......MOUSER ELECTRONICS PXPPVCO8RAFO4ACLO010 BULGIN 90 DEGREE POWER/AUDIO CORD..MOUSER ELECTRONICS SAMSUNG 35E 3500mAh BATTERIES...18650 BATTERY STORE M-12 A-08PFFS-SF800 AMPHENOL LTW .FEMALE HEAD PHONES CTX 8 PIN..ON THE BATTERY....MOUSER ELECTRONIC STOCK HEADPHONE FITTING ON BATTERY..BULGIN....M-8 5 PIN PXMBN108FPM05BFL001 MOUSER T4011008041 1-000 TE CONNECTIVITY AMP ..FOR BATTERY CHARGER TO BATTERY..MOUSER POLYCARBONATE TUBE 1 7/8 ID X 2 ID X 1/16 ...MCMASTER CARR.... SILICON WIRE 16 GAUGE .....AA PORTBLE POWER CORP JB WELD PLASTIC CEMENT ..LOWES HARDWARE STORE BMS 4 CELL BATTERY MANGEMENT SYSTEM..AA PORTABLE POWER CORP 14.8 VOLT CHARGER...CH-L 14815SM (LI-ION BATTERY PACK ONLY) AA PORTABLE POWER CORP ACRYLIC CAST ROD...1 7/8 MCMASTER CARR POLYSWITCH 4.2A SRP420F ..AA PORTABLE POWER CORP KAPTON TAPE...AA PORTABLEPOWER CORP FISH PAPER.......AA PORTABLE POWER CORP PVC HEAT SHRINK WRAP...70MM X0.1MM....AA PORTABLE POWER CORP PURE LEAD NICKEL STRIP TAB 0.2MM X8MM 18650...EBAY JB WELD CLEAR EPOXY...LOWES HARDWARE STORES FORGOT THIS ONE..1/4 PLASTIC 12 X 12 INCH ..TO CUT 21.6MM WIDE STRIP THAT IS USED AS MOUNT TAKE NOTE SOME OF THE ABOVE PART NUMBERS WHICH HAS A O OR 0 COULD BE REVERSED..SO IF YOU SEE A (O) IT COULD BE A (0) ZERO OR THE OTHER WAY AROUND.. I Think that is all...Joe

Many Thanks Carolina for your time......And Reports.......I think we have it nailed down..my charge time was 3 hours....then runtime 5 1/2 hours to 6 hours.... I got another Shorty done..I'll be out with it Tuesday if weather is good. Cliff's...then it's in the mail. I see right now I maybe doing a two a week...almost like the AQ production line..😬

You are on the list..That run time is Sad...😞

Tony, I like that silicon tape for sealing stuff like that. So much easier to get off..and take it from me I have tried it all. Aquaseal and plastic dip last about the same amount of time , both after a few months look rather weathered. The silicon tape if a brand name will last about as long but like I said much easier to remove and you can add Dow111 to the area to help keep moisture out.

Like the second picture gold band. Way to stay on the changing conditions, you just never know.

That's one wild looking day to me! Gold was the topper too! Five Gold is Excellent for the amount of time you have had the AQ~!!

WTG Buddy! I knew you and Bluetube had to be working those beach's after everyone had went home. I can't wait to see you get your AQ, I'm sure it will be like virgin grounds all over for you on some of your spots.

Many Thanks for all the kind replies, Good Luck to all the pirates this weekend!

That's a load for sure! I can say here if your finding sinkers more then likely your not at a swim beach, your at the local fishing hole..

Thanks Carolina..Funny you told me your time and I was thinking....Maybe I was wrong. We will get it worked out for I will be testing each battery I make by using it for a one hour hunt (submersed) to make sure they function as needed. Then going thru threw the charge cycle...one time.