Dutchman4

After prospecting in AZ, NV, CA over the last 20 months I found my first big (big for me) nugget on a recent prospecting trip in S CA. 

Using GPX6+NF 12x7 coil.  It was a faint signal from the surface but quickly started to get very loud as I started to dig.  It was about 14 inches deep in the bottom of a wash with large boulders.  I thought it would be a rusty piece of iron trash because at the end it was so loud but was surprised by a heavy lump covered in brown dirt.  A quick mouth wash and it turned yellow.

A Eureka moment for me since my previous best nugget was 1.4 grams.  On the same trip I also found a 2.5 gram nugget and a few sub half gram nuggets.

Hope things work out for you buddy.  Wish I was closer so I could bring you a care package again.

Regards,  Ceril

What brand of beer?

3 hours ago, dirtman said:

Nothing lasts forever, cept the Earth & Sky 🎯👍

All we are is dust in the wind.

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Brontosaurus Kidney Stone.😁

Way cool.

The two devices you have circled appear to be 8 pin devices and most Mosfet's are 3 terminal devices.

A LT1011 is a 8 pin device but it is a voltage comparator and not a Mosfet.  Data sheet attached.

LT1011.pdf

Hoff is of german, danish, dutch origin.  Maybe clean up the lettering and see if you can make out any more.

The angles of the two pipe facings is interesting and trying to visualize how this item would be integrated either solely or with multiple ones.

Nice job Mitchel, hard work pays off.

Regards,  Ceril

I had to buy a second scale with 0.001g resolution for the 6000 finds.

That is why I carry the wired cable with me at all times when I am prospecting as a backup to wireless.  Of course I am assuming that the detector will provide power, to the wireless headphones, through the cable and it will work even if the headphones are not powered up, will have to test this.

I tested it and it works with the cable and without powering up the headphones so it looks like the headphones are just passive when used with the oem cable.

After a long wait, I finally received the NF 12x7 Xceed coil for my GPX6 and used it for the first time in an area that has small and shallow gold.  I ended up with 10 nuggets for a total weight of 1.2 grams. The smallest nugget weighed 0.023 gram and was somewhere between 1 to 2 inches deep.  This is the smallest nugget I have ever found metal detecting.  I dont know if the stock 11 inch coil would have heard this tiny nugget but I will say the Xceed coil is plenty sensitive enough for me and there is no need or desire for me to find anything smaller.    

Thanks for info.  Makes you wonder what good the insurance is if it insures nothing?

I found some gold ore some time ago and had a friend slice it for me on this diamond saw.  I would like to have some of it turned into jewelry.  Can someone advise me on where to go to get cabochons made for like a ring or a pendant and then set them.  I would want someone that is reputable to do it since I think these samples can yield multiple pieces and want to make sure I am not ripped off.  I have also watched some videos on how to make cabochons yourself but not sure if it is cost effective to invest in lapidary equipment for such a small quantity of ore.  I live in Hemet, CA and would prefer to go to a shop instead of mailing samples off to someone. 

Well the planets aligned and Chris at AZ Outback was able to supply one, finally the wait is over.

Thanks for the input guys.

Regards,  Ceril

Thanks Dave, I am now on Ron's wait list.  You got his last one, good luck using it.  Let me know how it compares to the stock 11 inch for depth on 0.5 gram or larger.

Has anybody taken delivery of NF Xceed 12x7 coil for 6000 in last two months?

I have been on wait list at Rob's Detectors for 2 months now.  Starting to wonder if manufacturing has stopped?  Would it help to put myself on wait list at other suppliers to see if there is a better chance with multiple suppliers?  Any other sources?

Thanks for the input guys.

One observation I should share.  I checked my SDC2300 Lithium Battery one time when I first got the machine and when it was fully charged it did not read anywhere close to the rated output of 7.4 Volts.  I don't remember what it read but it was way low.  Maybe someone else can put a meter on their battery to confirm my observation.

I need a new coil cover.  Where is best/easiest place to order one?

Has anyone compared the depth performance on different size targets between the NF 12x7 and the Stock 11 inch?

will check it out, thanks

On 3/19/2023 at 6:01 PM, Redz said:

Back country navigator pro has around 9 topo map options and several hybrid satelite topo options. You can also download the property boundaries as an add on.

Hey Redz,   Can you tell me more about the "hybrid satelite topo options".  I don't believe that I have used this feature and would like to know how to enable it.

8 minutes ago, Redz said:

Back country navigator pro has around 9 topo map options and several hybrid satelite topo options. You can also download the property boundaries as an add on.

This (BCN) is also what I have been using for about 6 years and does everything I need it to.  One time fee and I also bought the BLM map overlays for CA, NV, AZ.

On 3/2/2023 at 5:21 PM, Tony said:

It’s cheaper for me to fly the 10,000 miles to the USA, pick up my new 6000 and then return home than it is to drive the 15 minutes to my local Minelab dealership…..in fact, I would have enough for a few nights in Vegas as well 🤔

A few nights in Vegas will blow that discount out of the water