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  1. Banz

    Article in Today's Guardian

    Not sure if this is the right place and apologies if already posted: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/nov/08/theres-a-treasure-hunter-in-everyone-meet-the-australians-who-discover-hidden-riches
  2. Banz

    Going back over familiar ground with different settings

    I was responding to comments in my "Banz Detector Finds" thread and it led me to a thought: is it worth going back over familiar ground with different settings on the detector? For most of the yard I have had discrimination set to about 11 o'clock and sensitivity all the way round to the left...
  3. Banz

    Ring ID Advice If Possible?

    I posted this up in my Banz finds thread but will put it here as well as a request for general advice. First, some pictures... Im not expert but a quick google suggests it is a halo design and the 925 suggests it is Sterling Silver. I have no idea what the pinky main stone or tiny sparkles...
  4. Banz

    Gold Detecting Newbie Questions

    Firstly, apologies if this has been covered elsewhere; I did a few forum searches but couldn't see what I was looking for. Background: A friend saw that I got a detector for Xmas and suggested I check his land out for gold. He reckons there's quartz there which I believe is an indicator that...
  5. Banz

    Banz Detector Finds

    This thread will be where I put up my finds. It's pretty humble beginnings but I guess the joy of detecting is you never know what is under the dirt until you dig. This is the stuff I have been digging out of the back yard Treasures include: lead capped roofing nail, an old key, wingnut, a 2c...
  6. Banz

    Total beginner and new to forum

    Hi all, I have been somewhat interested in metal detecting for a few years, just from wondering what you might find at the beach rather than pulling out a life-changing gold nugget. Didn't actively pursue it but received an el cheapo Kogan for Xmas as a fun starter. I've had it out a couple of...
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