Nitto is they way to go as it has a slight stretch about it so will take the form a little easier. Cheap electrical tape is stiff and difficult to use and seems to go hard with age, thats my 2 cents worth.
Thanks guys for the info as I needed a reference point on where to start the research which I now have.
Didn't mean it to start a heated discussion.
And yes I still need to learn my detector better, also I have the Doug Stone maps, trying to learn to read the landscape and creeks etc...
Played a...
Here's the question, once you decide on the spot you are thinking about detecting, what should I be looking at in terms of research?
Not trying to ask for areas, just wondering is there a list or order of things I should be looking at?
Thanks in advance
Not after a detector or anything like that as I already have one, Just thought a list would help people trying to decide what they are after and yes i know everyone will have different opinion, and sales spiels are not what people not always the best way to go.
Also trying to get a bit of...
I was just wondering if there is a list, which describes what each Minelab detector is suited too, such as soil type etc.. and what their best at searching for, eg.. gold, coins, relics, and thing else that might be of use.
regards hounddog.
From Melbourne heading around Ballarat area, In the past did a lot of camping in state forest etc, Looking at picking up a Gold monster in the next couple of weeks.
Hi what do people think is required for a days Metal detecting, basic set-up and why?
Number 1 would have to be a metal detector of course, but from there what do people take with them for a days prospecting.
regards hounddog
G'day to everyone
Where to start been intrested in detecting since the 80's use to go out with mates not a clue as to what we were doing.
Never had any luck as we didn't know what to look for.
haven't been out detecting in decades god I must be old.
Own a 95 xj jeep and love driving through the...
Hi loamer
Thanks for all the knowledge you have supplied being new to this it is a great reference source, If I ever run into you I owe you a beer.
regards Hounddog