METAL DETECTING TROUSERS!

Metal detecting trousers! (Well, work mans trousers!) £8.99 in LIDL at the moment. Great pockets, feel durable, and have holes to put your knee pads in. Video review:

Second hunt with the CS4MX! + First Roman coin

Some great finds, including my first Roman coin!

Testing out the CS4MX for the first time!

+ a few mysteries solved!

And here is my review of the 4MX!

Cscope 4MX review

Testing out the CS6MX for the first time!

First 'proper' time out with this detector, on my brand new permission!

Here is the conclusion:

Cscope CS6MX review!

Here is my review of the new Cscope6MX model!

Just incase you are interested, here is my review of the 4MX:



4MX review

and the 3MX:

3MX review

Cscope CS4MX review!

I've been lucky enough to get the chance to review the new 4MX and 6MX from Cscope!

Here is a video of my review of the 4MX, hope you enjoy it...



Here is a link, with more details of this fine detector:

CSCOPE 4MX

Where's the path? - Great resource!

Here is another great resource, called 'Where's the path?'.

Basically, you have a split screen. The one on the left is a map (out of copyright maps that go back to the thirties!) and the screen on the right is a sattelite view on google maps.  Enter your location or postcode into the top left of the screen...

As you scroll around on either map, it does the same on the other. This is very handy, as you can study any unusual quirks in either the map or the satellite view in real time.

Of course, you can zoom in to take a better look, and everything is marked as it should be.

All in all, a brilliant resource for detectorists!

Where's the Path?

Alongside Where's the Path, I also use Old-maps.co.uk.  Another brilliant resource!

Old-maps.co.uk is a great resource!

You can 'go back in time' and find things otherwise missed by google earth. Also, try this site as well. It's called 'Where's the path? And is another brilliant resource for metal detectorists.

I try and use both of these alongside each other when I'm doing my research.

Old maps.co.uk



Also check out "Where's the Path?"  Another great resource!

C-scope 3MX review (Video)

Here is a review to go alongside my written review, which is available here.

Just a friendly review, from my own experience with the machine. I hope that anyone looking to buy a 3MX will get something positive from the review.

The forums.

C-scope 3MX review!

 Please note that I have done a video review of this product, here.

Well, i've had a good few weeks with my new detector, the C-scope 3MX.  Below is my honest, and un-biased review of the machine, as a beginner.

Firstly, let's go through the technical blurb:

Operating System:	Motion 17kHz
Search-Head:	20cm ISOCON search head
Battery Power:	8 x AA 1.5 volt
Weight:	1.5Kg
Features:	On/Off/Sensitivity control Variable discrimination Target pin-point Belt mountable Adjustable stem length Counterbalanced stem with armrest Automatic motion retune Headphone socket Weatherproof design
Ideal For:	Professional and amateur, serious beginners, general purpose detecting.

The first, and most important difference between this metal detector and "Old bastard" (Not model name-should be) is that this is a motion sensor detector.  That means that it doesn't just "bleep" when it senses something.  It can tell you exactly where it is, by using the targeting system.

So, initialy you will hear a bleep, but you can then pinpoint the target to the dot.  It really is that accurate.  Dead centre of the coil.

The detector comes with a free scratch plate.  You'll need an input jack for the headhpones if you're using a standard size, though.  You can get this for a couple of quid at any music store though.

It's very comfortable to use.  Very light.  Takes eight double A batteries.

Now, down to the nitty gritty.  How does it perform?

I've had a few good sessions with this detector, equalling about ten hours of use.  I've done ploughed fields, grass fields and beaches with it.  The ploughed field brought the most success.  The detector was a dream to use with the motion sensor.  Targets came up quick and easy.  Nothing felt like a chore (like the old detector).  It was the same on grass.  The digging of holes is minimal, because of the targeting system (I used to dig to China with my old detector) and the holes are easily re-covered.

Beach detecting, however, was a nightmare.  Not the same at all.  The unit constantly beeps, with a "staggered" type sound.  The targeting points at something, and then vanishes.  Digs, bring up nothing (unless it's a strong, consistant beep).  It was hard work.

Now, I tested the detector on a sandy park (just light sands), and it worked fine again.  Brought up coins, and other targets, so sand isn't the problem.  I believe that it must be something to do with either the wet, salt or iron in rocks that could be deep deep down, under the sand.

So, the sandy beach wasn't great for me, but to be honest, the efficency in other places more than makes up for that.  As a beginner, this device is absolutely perfect.  It's simple to use (two knobs.  One to eliminate specific metals, and the other to gauge the sensitivity you will need)  The power is still fine, and the batteries don't look like running out yet.

All in all it's a great metal detector for me, the beginner.