[meteorite-list] Metal detector
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[meteorite-list] Metal detector
Hi Members! Iam looking for metal detector to meteorites. Which is brand and type do you offer in reasonable price? Best Regards! Zsolt IMCA#6251 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://three.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Metal Detector for Sale
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Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question
In city conditions there is too much interference for a pulse detector anyway. Mark, I'm not sure about other VLF detectors but I do know that my GMT has a iron discriminator which tells me how much iron is in the target. The other problem with gold machines in the city is all the aluminum but on my GMT aluminum makes such a sharp high frequency sound that I can tell right away it's aluminum. At Franconia I know almost immediately if I've swung my detector over an aluminum bullet. The discriminator switch on the GMT is great for Franconia because the Sacramento Wash 005's make a zip-zip sound, the basalt makes a grunt-grunt sound and meteorites make a zip-grunt sound. I also have a 6 by 8 coil for weeding through areas of high trash. [Erik] Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:20:44 -0800 From: mina...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question Hi Erik and List, A gold machine can find all targets. But without a discriminating coin machine, you have to dig each target to find out what it is (be it foil, pull tabs, nails, etc.). If you only have an hour to hunt a park, that could mean the difference between recovering 30 coins with a DFX, or 5 with a GMT (with a lot more junk recovered). While a DFX can find gold/meteorites, all the folks I know will leave the coin machine at home. Dean, if you spend most of your time in a city, you would probably be best served with a coin machine as there are a lot of sites within easy reach. Since I bought a coin machine, I've done a lot more detecting because the gold/meteorite fields in my area require at least a day trip. I can fill a hours time now (or even less) and find some coins/jewelry. Good luck, Mark --- On Tue, 11/24/09, Erik Fisler wrote: From: Erik Fisler Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question To: meteorite-list Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 5:05 PM A good gold machine can find coins, a good coin machine can't necessarily find gold. White's Goldmaster series VLF detectors are great, Fisher's Gold Bug 2 is GREAT, and Minelabs 2100's are simple and great! or you can dive deeper into minelabs detectors and buy some really expensive detectors that are HOO on gold and meteorites but have tons of interference and pinpointing issues... I can take my GMT to the park and it's like shooting fish in a barrel... depends on if you are looking for small targets with low metal, or deep metal targets... happy hunting! [Erik] Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:16:57 -0800 From: mina...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question Hi Dean, I would draw a line between gold ( meteorites) and coins. A machine for all around hunting usually lowers the performance of the machine in those different styles of hunting. So many detectorists choose to own 2 machines (one for gold/meteorites and one for coins). For hunting gold in Australia I would go with the Minelab because they were developed in Australia in order to combat their heavily mineralized ground. They also make good coin machines. They may have a multi-use machine that does a good job. The newer multi-frequency machines would be something to look at. But again, 2 machines is better. Having a deep seeking gold machine, along with a coin machine better suited to finding shallow, small targets would increase the probability of success. I'm in the states and my Whites serves me well. I also have a coin machine that can hunt gold, but I always put it down and use my dedicated gold machine instead. Good luck, Mark B. Vail, AZ --- On Tue, 11/24/09, dean bessey wrote: From: dean bessey Subject: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:21 PM If somebody was wanting a metal detector with plans to use it searching for meteorites, gold nuggets and coins in Australia what would be the best metal detector to get? What things in general does one look for in buying a metal detector? Thanks DEAN __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question
Yeah Erik, you can get a feel for a few things, but you'll still spend a ton of time digging trash. Small unweathered iron targets don't usually show up as iron on the GMT. I've used it a lot to hunt parks. Several in my group tried to do it, but we could never really distinguish between coins, aluminum pull tabs, steel bottle caps, and other common trash items with any degree of success. Once I got the DFX, I almost kicked myself for waiting so long... I have no field experience with a PI, but my view is that they use them in Australia for a reason. If I were to go nugget hunting there, I'd use what the locals use. I'd leave my Whites at home and get a Minelab (I have an old vlf model from in the mid 90's which worked pretty good). But don't get me wrong, I know some detectorists who dig everything at parks, it's the only way to ensure you get all the jewelry. And there are so many strange things lost, some valuable, so if you have the time, it's fun to dig everything. I have limited time so I cherry pick as much as I can. I just think that if Dean lives in a city, and only hunt meteorites 1 or 2 times a year, a coin machine will provide more enjoyment. I imagine a coin machine would do fine for normal sized meteorite targets, but I know that tiny gold will go unnoticed. Happy hunting and happy Thanksgiving everybody!! Mark B. Vail, Az IMCA 6645 --- On Thu, 11/26/09, Erik Fisler erikfw...@msn.com wrote: From: Erik Fisler erikfw...@msn.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question To: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009, 2:49 AM In city conditions there is too much interference for a pulse detector anyway. Mark, I'm not sure about other VLF detectors but I do know that my GMT has a iron discriminator which tells me how much iron is in the target. The other problem with gold machines in the city is all the aluminum but on my GMT aluminum makes such a sharp high frequency sound that I can tell right away it's aluminum. At Franconia I know almost immediately if I've swung my detector over an aluminum bullet. The discriminator switch on the GMT is great for Franconia because the Sacramento Wash 005's make a zip-zip sound, the basalt makes a grunt-grunt sound and meteorites make a zip-grunt sound. I also have a 6 by 8 coil for weeding through areas of high trash. [Erik] Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:20:44 -0800 From: mina...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question Hi Erik and List, A gold machine can find all targets. But without a discriminating coin machine, you have to dig each target to find out what it is (be it foil, pull tabs, nails, etc.). If you only have an hour to hunt a park, that could mean the difference between recovering 30 coins with a DFX, or 5 with a GMT (with a lot more junk recovered). While a DFX can find gold/meteorites, all the folks I know will leave the coin machine at home. Dean, if you spend most of your time in a city, you would probably be best served with a coin machine as there are a lot of sites within easy reach. Since I bought a coin machine, I've done a lot more detecting because the gold/meteorite fields in my area require at least a day trip. I can fill a hours time now (or even less) and find some coins/jewelry. Good luck, Mark --- On Tue, 11/24/09, Erik Fisler wrote: From: Erik Fisler Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question To: meteorite-list Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 5:05 PM A good gold machine can find coins, a good coin machine can't necessarily find gold. White's Goldmaster series VLF detectors are great, Fisher's Gold Bug 2 is GREAT, and Minelabs 2100's are simple and great! or you can dive deeper into minelabs detectors and buy some really expensive detectors that are HOO on gold and meteorites but have tons of interference and pinpointing issues... I can take my GMT to the park and it's like shooting fish in a barrel... depends on if you are looking for small targets with low metal, or deep metal targets... happy hunting! [Erik] Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:16:57 -0800 From: mina...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question Hi Dean, I would draw a line between gold ( meteorites) and coins. A machine for all around hunting usually lowers the performance of the machine in those different styles of hunting. So many detectorists choose to own 2 machines (one for gold/meteorites and one for coins). For hunting gold in Australia I would go with the Minelab because they were developed in Australia in order to combat their heavily mineralized ground. They also make good coin machines. They may have
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question
Hi Erik and List, A gold machine can find all targets. But without a discriminating coin machine, you have to dig each target to find out what it is (be it foil, pull tabs, nails, etc.). If you only have an hour to hunt a park, that could mean the difference between recovering 30 coins with a DFX, or 5 with a GMT (with a lot more junk recovered). While a DFX can find gold/meteorites, all the folks I know will leave the coin machine at home. Dean, if you spend most of your time in a city, you would probably be best served with a coin machine as there are a lot of sites within easy reach. Since I bought a coin machine, I've done a lot more detecting because the gold/meteorite fields in my area require at least a day trip. I can fill a hours time now (or even less) and find some coins/jewelry. Good luck, Mark --- On Tue, 11/24/09, Erik Fisler erikfw...@msn.com wrote: From: Erik Fisler erikfw...@msn.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question To: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 5:05 PM A good gold machine can find coins, a good coin machine can't necessarily find gold. White's Goldmaster series VLF detectors are great, Fisher's Gold Bug 2 is GREAT, and Minelabs 2100's are simple and great! or you can dive deeper into minelabs detectors and buy some really expensive detectors that are HOO on gold and meteorites but have tons of interference and pinpointing issues... I can take my GMT to the park and it's like shooting fish in a barrel... depends on if you are looking for small targets with low metal, or deep metal targets... happy hunting! [Erik] Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:16:57 -0800 From: mina...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question Hi Dean, I would draw a line between gold ( meteorites) and coins. A machine for all around hunting usually lowers the performance of the machine in those different styles of hunting. So many detectorists choose to own 2 machines (one for gold/meteorites and one for coins). For hunting gold in Australia I would go with the Minelab because they were developed in Australia in order to combat their heavily mineralized ground. They also make good coin machines. They may have a multi-use machine that does a good job. The newer multi-frequency machines would be something to look at. But again, 2 machines is better. Having a deep seeking gold machine, along with a coin machine better suited to finding shallow, small targets would increase the probability of success. I'm in the states and my Whites serves me well. I also have a coin machine that can hunt gold, but I always put it down and use my dedicated gold machine instead. Good luck, Mark B. Vail, AZ --- On Tue, 11/24/09, dean bessey deanbes...@yahoo.com wrote: From: dean bessey deanbes...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:21 PM If somebody was wanting a metal detector with plans to use it searching for meteorites, gold nuggets and coins in Australia what would be the best metal detector to get? What things in general does one look for in buying a metal detector? Thanks DEAN __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Metal detector Question
If somebody was wanting a metal detector with plans to use it searching for meteorites, gold nuggets and coins in Australia what would be the best metal detector to get? What things in general does one look for in buying a metal detector? Thanks DEAN __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question
Meteorite Detectors? A good top of the line gold machine is what most meteorite hunters use in their quest to collect these cosmic visitors we call meteorites. However, one must not overlook the hundreds of hours that they put into learning the subtleties of their particular machine. Every metal detector is different and has its own strengths and weaknesses. But remember, the pros never rely on just the squeal of a metal detector to know if they found a meteorite. Visual meteorite I.D. in the field is the key. This is because even the best metal detectors in the world will only tell you if the rock in question has enough mineralization to set it off. There is no such thing as a meteorite detector. To make matters worse there is a large percentage of worthless earth rocks that will make a metal detector sound off. This type of rock is known as a “hot rock”. Therefore one can see how using only a metal detector to find a meteorite among a sea of hot rocks can be an impossible task. However, If a good metal detector is what you want here are the three best candidates for gold and meteorites. Minelab 3000About $3000 Whites GMT About $800 Fisher Gold Bug 2 About $800 -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question
Meteorite Detectors? A good top of the line gold machine is what most meteorite hunters use in their quest to collect these cosmic visitors we call meteorites. However, one must not overlook the hundreds of hours that they put into learning the subtleties of their particular machine. Every metal detector is different and has its own strengths and weaknesses. But remember, the pros never rely on just the squeal of a metal detector to know if they found a meteorite. Visual meteorite I.D. in the field is the key. This is because even the best metal detectors in the world will only tell you if the rock in question has enough mineralization to set it off. There is no such thing as a meteorite detector. To make matters worse there is a large percentage of worthless earth rocks that will make a metal detector sound off. This type of rock is known as a “hot rock”. Therefore one can see how using only a metal detector to find a meteorite among a sea of hot rocks can be an impossible task. However, If a good metal detector is what you want here are the three best candidates for gold and meteorites. Minelab 3000About $3000 Whites GMT About $800 Fisher Gold Bug 2 About $800 -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question
Hi Dean, I would draw a line between gold ( meteorites) and coins. A machine for all around hunting usually lowers the performance of the machine in those different styles of hunting. So many detectorists choose to own 2 machines (one for gold/meteorites and one for coins). For hunting gold in Australia I would go with the Minelab because they were developed in Australia in order to combat their heavily mineralized ground. They also make good coin machines. They may have a multi-use machine that does a good job. The newer multi-frequency machines would be something to look at. But again, 2 machines is better. Having a deep seeking gold machine, along with a coin machine better suited to finding shallow, small targets would increase the probability of success. I'm in the states and my Whites serves me well. I also have a coin machine that can hunt gold, but I always put it down and use my dedicated gold machine instead. Good luck, Mark B. Vail, AZ --- On Tue, 11/24/09, dean bessey deanbes...@yahoo.com wrote: From: dean bessey deanbes...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:21 PM If somebody was wanting a metal detector with plans to use it searching for meteorites, gold nuggets and coins in Australia what would be the best metal detector to get? What things in general does one look for in buying a metal detector? Thanks DEAN __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question
A good gold machine can find coins, a good coin machine can't necessarily find gold. White's Goldmaster series VLF detectors are great, Fisher's Gold Bug 2 is GREAT, and Minelabs 2100's are simple and great! or you can dive deeper into minelabs detectors and buy some really expensive detectors that are HOO on gold and meteorites but have tons of interference and pinpointing issues... I can take my GMT to the park and it's like shooting fish in a barrel... depends on if you are looking for small targets with low metal, or deep metal targets... happy hunting! [Erik] Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:16:57 -0800 From: mina...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question Hi Dean, I would draw a line between gold ( meteorites) and coins. A machine for all around hunting usually lowers the performance of the machine in those different styles of hunting. So many detectorists choose to own 2 machines (one for gold/meteorites and one for coins). For hunting gold in Australia I would go with the Minelab because they were developed in Australia in order to combat their heavily mineralized ground. They also make good coin machines. They may have a multi-use machine that does a good job. The newer multi-frequency machines would be something to look at. But again, 2 machines is better. Having a deep seeking gold machine, along with a coin machine better suited to finding shallow, small targets would increase the probability of success. I'm in the states and my Whites serves me well. I also have a coin machine that can hunt gold, but I always put it down and use my dedicated gold machine instead. Good luck, Mark B. Vail, AZ --- On Tue, 11/24/09, dean bessey deanbes...@yahoo.com wrote: From: dean bessey deanbes...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Question To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 1:21 PM If somebody was wanting a metal detector with plans to use it searching for meteorites, gold nuggets and coins in Australia what would be the best metal detector to get? What things in general does one look for in buying a metal detector? Thanks DEAN __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector on Achondrite
Hi Thank you Bernd and Elton for the answer of my question. Paal __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] (meteorite-list] Metal detector on Achondrite
Metals detectors are just that metal detectors and are used in searching for metal bearing H/L/LL/EL chondrites and irons. Native iron in stoney achondrites is excedingly rare, only incidental, and certainly in not in eucrites or diogenites. So neither metal detector nor magnet would be suitable if looking for them specifically. Sometimes metal is found in carbonaceous chondrites, aubrites, winnotites and could be found in the other primative achodrites but hardly in more than background quantities. So in answer to your question, metal detectors are not suitable for detecting achondrites as a whole. For now the eyeball is the best detector. Elton --- On Fri, 8/22/08, Pål Meland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone please tell me if it`s possible to use a metal detector on a Achondrite (Eucrite, brecciated ) If so, what brand and type. Thanks Paal, Norway __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Metal detector on achondrite
Hi Elton, Pa(u)l and List, Elton wrote: Native iron in stoney achondrites is exceedingly rare, only incidental, and certainly not in eucrites or diogenites. I certainly agree that native iron in achondrites is (relatively) rare but I wouldn't say it is exceedingly rare. Well, most of you will remember the pics in METEORITE (November 2007, pp. 20-21: Eucrites from Around the World). On page 21, you can see a bw picture of my NWA 4019 eucrite (23.5 gr) that I purchased from Chladni's Heirs and I am still glad I *did* buy it even though it was a bit pricey because it features a huge, unusual triple (!) metal- troilite aggregate measuring ca. 10 mm. Pa(u)l, I don't know if you have that copy of METEORITE and so I'll send you that pic in a private mail (List policies forbid pics). I've never seen such a huge amount of metal in a eucrite, but ... neither metal detector nor magnet would be suitable ... But, I do agree with Elton that this huge amount of metal (relatively speaking) is far away from producing a signal in a metal detector that would be detectable. Best from someone who has no personal experience with metal detectors ... not yet ... Bernd __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] (meteorite-list] Metal detector on Achondrite
Hi list Can anyone please tell me if it`s possible to use a metal detector on a Achondrite ( Eucrite, brecciated ) If so, what brand and type. Thanks Paal, Norway __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Metal detector on Achondrite
Hi list Can anyone please tell me if it`s possible to use a metal detector on a Achondrite ( Eucrite, brecciated ) If so, what brand and type. Thanks Paal, Norway __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector and Tucson collecting advice requests
Hi, I'm a science teacher and have been collecting meteorites for decades and have amassed a wonderful teaching collection. The one thing I haven't done yet is search for my own meteorites and I'd like to do that now. I visited the White's dealer in CT and he recommended the MXT or DFX models and I wondered what people thought of those models compared to the more highly recommended Gold Master model. It doesn't appear that there is much difference between models but I'm sure there is some. All models seem capable of detecting iron and nickel as well as other minerals found in meteorites. I'd like to get the best model I can afford for the job so if I don't find anything I don't have to blame it on the detector. I majored in Geology and did quite a lot of field collecting and work and am really looking forward to trying my hand at this. I also will be traveling to Tucson, AZ to visit relatives in a few months and hoped that if you have searched for meteorites near Tucson you might be willing to e-mail me about your experiences and share location info. and/or advice. Thanks for any help you can give! Jon Wallace [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector and Tucson collecting advice requests
Jon get the White's GMT model! A lot of the guys I hunt with use these and they're excellent for meteorite hunting. I've seen guys pluck 1/4 gram Chondrites with these with no problem. Dealers try to pedal the MXT because it is one of the most popular detectors and it's more expensive than the GMT. It's an all around detector meaning it's designed to use for coin/relic and gold hunting. It has a lower frequency than the GMT so you probably wouldn't be able to pick up really small Chondrites with it. To learn more about detecting sign up on this forum- http://www.nuggetshooter.ipbhost.com/index.php?showforum=8 There's a lot of knowledgeable people on it that will be glad to help you get started in hunting. Hope this helps! Del --- Frederick J. Wallace [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I'm a science teacher and have been collecting meteorites for decades and have amassed a wonderful teaching collection. The one thing I haven't done yet is search for my own meteorites and I'd like to do that now. I visited the White's dealer in CT and he recommended the MXT or DFX models and I wondered what people thought of those models compared to the more highly recommended Gold Master model. It doesn't appear that there is much difference between models but I'm sure there is some. All models seem capable of detecting iron and nickel as well as other minerals found in meteorites. I'd like to get the best model I can afford for the job so if I don't find anything I don't have to blame it on the detector. I majored in Geology and did quite a lot of field collecting and work and am really looking forward to trying my hand at this. I also will be traveling to Tucson, AZ to visit relatives in a few months and hoped that if you have searched for meteorites near Tucson you might be willing to e-mail me about your experiences and share location info. and/or advice. Thanks for any help you can give! Jon Wallace [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make Yahoo! your homepage. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Metal detector mods
I am a tinkerer and am fiddling with coils. But I want to hook them to a real good metal detector, not the cheapies I ahve been using. Any thoughts about what ones accept strange coils and mods the easiest? Robin __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal detector
Pardon my comment but the cheapest is not a very good cryteria for picking a new detector If that were the case, we would all be swinging radio shack brand detectors. I have one, it is the White's GM-3 and it suits all my needs since I know how to use it. But then again, maybe Ssteevvveee does need 9 more, one to trade, one to sell and switch, one to offer and sell for his wife, one...oh never mind, I lost track. Dave F. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, I have around 10 detectors. You need a different one for each job. I would sugest a Garett Master Hunter! It is the best for most detecting. There is a place in Fla. that has the cheapest new detectors. (Calaco) If you are interested I will try to find the address, but that may take a while as most of my reference stuff is packed away and I would have to go through about 20 boxes of lit. Jim Balister __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Metal detector
Steve, I have around 10 detectors. You need a different one for each job. I would sugest a Garett Master Hunter! It is the best for most detecting. There is a place in Fla. that has the cheapest new detectors. (Calaco) If you are interested I will try to find the address, but that may take a while as most of my reference stuff is packed away and I would have to go through about 20 boxes of lit. Jim Balister__ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Jim, I think this is critical for the list as many of us are preparing for our next expeditions. Thank you for volunteering to do this for the group. Please put aside your other chores and start searching. Can you get this posted by next week since Christmas is right around the corner??? Elton --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, I have around 10 detectors. You need a different one for each job. I would sugest a Garett Master Hunter! It is the best for most detecting. There is a place in Fla. that has the cheapest new detectors. (Calaco) If you are interested I will try to find the address, but that may take a while as most of my reference stuff is packed away and I would have to go through about 20 boxes of lit. Jim Balister __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector Questions
Dear List, Yes, we have most of the best on the list already. What we had was a very knowledgeable person learning about meteorites who was going to commit himself to answering questions and writing monthly articles in Meteorite-Times. It's a challenge to find people willing to give up hours of precious free time each month to write articles. This was my idea which came from seeing John help other's on different forums. Thank all of you for your comments. John has been reading all of your posts and we have mutually decided not to proceed. Thank you, Paul and John At 07:09 PM 9/19/2006, Ruben Garcia wrote: Hi List,Paul, and Jim, I think that is a great idea! Seems that a QA on metal detectors would be very interesting. I just followed the link on John Tomlinson, and it sounds like his is pretty knowledgeable on the subject. My Question is this. Aren't there are so many among us that have an abundance of experience actually finding thousands of meteorites with a metal detector? Of course Mike Miller is one but what about John Blennert, John Gwilliams, and Jim Kriegh to name a few. On the technical side what about Bill Southern or Marvin Kilgore. I'm pretty sure Whites Gold Master 2,3,4 and the V-sat as well as the Fisher Gold Bug, and Gold Bug 2 have been the most popular hunting meteorites within the last 10 years. Ruben __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Metal Detector Questions
Dear List, We are looking to see if the list would be interested in a QA feature in Meteorite-Times on Metal Detectors. We have a great source, John Tomlinson. We asked John if he would be willing to answer questions from list members to be posted in Meteorite-Times. John has agreed but we need to know from you if this would be worthwhile or not. John has a question for you... Which metal detector have you found the most meteorites with? Thank you, Paul and Jim ** Paul Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Tobin [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Meteorite Exchange, Inc. http://www.meteorite.com Meteorite-Times Magazine http://www.meteorite-times.com PO Box 7000-455, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 USA *** __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Which metal detector have you found the most meteorites with? A 180 degree PLUS hemispherically directional ground-balanced twin-lidded, canvass-capped, water-cooled Jacob's membrane detection system made back in the 60's, powered by a platypus, bananas, sandwiches and a thick head? Seriously it sounds like a great addition! Best to John and thanks to Paul and Jim... Kind wishes, Doug (occasionally the neuronics looses its threshold from overexposure to radiation, reflected heat and meteorite prices) __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Hi Paul and list, first I have a silly question. Who is John Tomlinson and why would he know a lot about detectors? Then to answer the question, I have found more than a thousand meteorites and 99 percent have been found with a Fisher Gold Bug 2. I have found a couple with the old Gold Bug. Then in more recent times I have three with a Pulse star 2 pro. My opinion is that if John has a lot of knowledge about detectors in general it would be great to have an artical in Meteorite times. If it were brand specific...well it would be much less interesting. On 9/19/06, Paul Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear List, We are looking to see if the list would be interested in a QA feature in Meteorite-Times on Metal Detectors. We have a great source, John Tomlinson. We asked John if he would be willing to answer questions from list members to be posted in Meteorite-Times. John has agreed but we need to know from you if this would be worthwhile or not. John has a question for you... Which metal detector have you found the most meteorites with? Thank you, Paul and Jim ** Paul Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Tobin [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Meteorite Exchange, Inc. http://www.meteorite.com Meteorite-Times Magazine http://www.meteorite-times.com PO Box 7000-455, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 USA *** __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Mike Miller Po Box 314 Gerber Ca 96035 www.meteoritefinder.com 530-385-1281 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Hi Mike, Good question! John's a really nice person and has been answering questions on some of the forums. The following link will introduce you to how he has acquired his detector knowledge. http://www.johnsmetaldetectors.com/about.htm I didn't post John's link before because this post wasn't about selling. John likes helping others with their questions. From time to time we get metal detector questions on the list and this could be a good way to build up a FAQ section on Meteorite-Times that everyone can refer back to whenever needed. We've already gotten some enthusiastic thumbs up from list members. Thank you! Paul At 05:34 PM 9/19/2006, you wrote: Hi Paul and list, first I have a silly question. Who is John Tomlinson and why would he know a lot about detectors? Then to answer the question, I have found more than a thousand meteorites and 99 percent have been found with a Fisher Gold Bug 2. I have found a couple with the old Gold Bug. Then in more recent times I have three with a Pulse star 2 pro. My opinion is that if John has a lot of knowledge about detectors in general it would be great to have an artical in Meteorite times. If it were brand specific...well it would be much less interesting. On 9/19/06, Paul Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear List, We are looking to see if the list would be interested in a QA feature in Meteorite-Times on Metal Detectors. We have a great source, John Tomlinson. We asked John if he would be willing to answer questions from list members to be posted in Meteorite-Times. John has agreed but we need to know from you if this would be worthwhile or not. John has a question for you... Which metal detector have you found the most meteorites with? Thank you, Paul and Jim ** Paul Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Tobin [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Meteorite Exchange, Inc. http://www.meteorite.com Meteorite-Times Magazine http://www.meteorite-times.com PO Box 7000-455, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 USA *** __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Mike Miller Po Box 314 Gerber Ca 96035 www.meteoritefinder.com 530-385-1281 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Dear List, Mike, Paul; I bite, who is John Tomlinson.and why should he know a lot about detectors for meteorites if we have not heard of his name in meteorite circles.. Mike Miller would be a great topic leader on meteorite hunting with a detector. inquiring minds, Dave F. Mike Miller wrote: Hi Paul and list, first I have a silly question. Who is John Tomlinson and why would he know a lot about detectors? Then to answer the question, I have found more than a thousand meteorites and 99 percent have been found with a Fisher Gold Bug 2. I have found a couple with the old Gold Bug. Then in more recent times I have three with a Pulse star 2 pro. My opinion is that if John has a lot of knowledge about detectors in general it would be great to have an artical in Meteorite times. If it were brand specific...well it would be much less interesting. On 9/19/06, Paul Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear List, We are looking to see if the list would be interested in a QA feature in Meteorite-Times on Metal Detectors. We have a great source, John Tomlinson. We asked John if he would be willing to answer questions from list members to be posted in Meteorite-Times. John has agreed but we need to know from you if this would be worthwhile or not. John has a question for you... Which metal detector have you found the most meteorites with? Thank you, Paul and Jim ** Paul Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Tobin [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Meteorite Exchange, Inc. http://www.meteorite.com Meteorite-Times Magazine http://www.meteorite-times.com PO Box 7000-455, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 USA *** __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector Questions
Hi List,Paul, and Jim, I think that is a great idea! Seems that a QA on metal detectors would be very interesting. I just followed the link on John Tomlinson, and it sounds like his is pretty knowledgeable on the subject. My Question is this. Aren't there are so many among us that have an abundance of experience actually finding thousands of meteorites with a metal detector? Of course Mike Miller is one but what about John Blennert, John Gwilliams, and Jim Kriegh to name a few. On the technical side what about Bill Southern or Marvin Kilgore. I'm pretty sure Whites Gold Master 2,3,4 and the V-sat as well as the Fisher Gold Bug, and Gold Bug 2 have been the most popular hunting meteorites within the last 10 years. Ruben __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Metal detector
Dear list, What is according to you the most successful detector of metals for the search for chondrites ( H or L)? Dominique Padirac _ Trouvez l'âme soeur sur MSN Rencontres http://g.msn.fr/FR1000/9551 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Hello Dominique, I am sure you will hear many different opinions. But for me I like the Gold Bug 2 made by Fisher. I have hunted several strewn fields with them and always done at least as well as the next detector. By this I mean any meteorite another detector could find mine was at least as good and many times better. Also the GB2 is very simple, you can strap it on balance and be hunnting in less than 2 minutes. (with some practice) They are a simple design knobs and switches instead of touch screens. Just my opinion. Mike Miller // E-Bay flattoprocks - Original Message - From: dominique padirac [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 3:00 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Metal detector Dear list, What is according to you the most successful detector of metals for the search for chondrites ( H or L)? Dominique Padirac _ Trouvez l'âme soeur sur MSN Rencontres http://g.msn.fr/FR1000/9551 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Metal Detector snapped up!
Juris B. was the first person to repond to my offer of a free metal detector (needing some work), so he gets it! Thank you for the other responses I received. I am still looking for information (basic) on using the 2 metal detectors we are keeping, to determine whether they are WORTH keeping. I don't have any idea what half of the buttons and knobs do or are telling me... Tracy Latimer _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Hi Tom, Someone on the list wrote: This may be a dumb question but I have nil experience with metal detectors. Wouldn't it be possible to detect meteoritic debris with the help of high-precision metal detectors even if it is covered by several inches of snow? Ron Baalke wrote: If the fragments were iron meteorites, then metal detectors would easily find them provided they are not too deep in the snow. Most metal detectors are going to be limited to about 6 inches (or less) in depth. Also, odds are are the fragments will be stony chondrites, and stony chondrites are a bit more difficult for a metal detector to pick up. I once took a number of meteorites to a store that sold metal detectors to test out. I tried out various types meteorites with about a dozen different metal detectors. They all had no problem with the irons and stony-irons. However, all of the metal detectors had problems detecting stony meteorites. I had to play with the detectors to fine-tune it to a particular stony meteorite, but once it was fined tuned for one meteorite, it would tend to ignore a lot of the other stony meteorites. I couldn't configure the detectors into a mode where it would pick up all or most of the stony chondrites. Ron Baalke AL Mitterling wrote: I have been to metal detector clubs, talking about meteorites and what Ron has said rings true when we have experimented with various detectors on various stony meteorites. It seems that you can peak them for certain stones but then others won't register. Perhaps there is some detector that can be useful over a wider range but I think hunting by eyesight (and on hoof) may well still be the best method. Nininger once said, any considerable search over a considerable area WILL yield a meteorite. The more eyes, hands and feet you can get out there hunting the better your chances of finding material. All my best! You might also check the archives at the meteorite centeral and do a search under metal detectors and there should be a couple of threads on the subject. --AL __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Hi Tom and list, One metal detector you may wish to try, that hasn't been mentioned is called a two box unit.. before I became interested in meteorites I had metal detected from 1971 to about 1988. During that time I used a two box unit as well as the more familiar detectors you see on the market now. (cut my teeth on a Jetco, and White's Coinmaster 4 in 1971---way before the discrimination mode was even invented--tin foil and pull tabs were the bane of all detectors users then ;-) Simply put: a two box unit has a transmitter and separate receiver, that, when put together for traveling is about the size of a large briefcase. There are 2-3 metal rods which attach to the units. You then carry the metal detector at waist level. They can detect soup can size object a good one to three feet through the ground, and 55 gallon size objects down about 10-12 feet. Snow wouldn't be an issue at all. Be forewarned though, you will pass over small objects the size of half dollar, which won't even register. This detector is for larger objects. I don't know if they even make these anymore or how soon you need one. Two places come to mind. 1) EBAY, and 2) Kellyco. Kellyco is located in Florida and has a mammoth catalog with hundreds of metal detectors to choose from. They also carry used units as well. You may want to contact them right away. The also give huge discounts. Kellyco also carry two man detectors which have search coils that cover a lot of ground quickly. (i.e. search coils measuring 5-10 square feet) Cheap, they're not. (Thousands!) Give them a call, or write for a catalog. They carry all the popular brands, White's , Garrett, Fisher, Bounty Hunter, etc; as well as many other brands. Also ask them about the two box units. Some of the old-timers will remember them and might be able to put you in touch with someone who has one. Best of Luck Tom! Steven L. Sachs / IMCA #9210 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] metal detector help?
Hello List, My metal detector does not pic up stone meteorites unless there over 100g's. Yes I like finding meteorites over 100g's but I also like finding the smaller ones! So any ways I barrowed a metal detector from my uncle. It is a WHITES EAGLE 2 SL , But no directions! Does any list member have one. If so could you give my a crash coarse. Like what I do after I turn it on, what setting to use? I plan on using it at Gold Basin! Thanks, Tom The proudest member of the I.M.C.A. #6168 _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector. sort of an add.
Dave: I have purchased two metal detectors from Ebay and both at reasonable prices. The Whites XLT (~$600) was not very effective at Gold Basin but my Fisher Gold Bug 2 ($500) was good. I found six small pieces at Gold Basin ranging from 10 g. to 20 g. I recommend the Gold Bug 2 for general meteorite detection. You should be able to find a reasonable bargain on Ebay. Good Hunting, Dave __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Metal Detector. sort of an add.
Greetings. I guess that you can call this sort of a want add, but I am kind of looking for a decent, used, and reasonably priced metal detector that I can purchase. I`ve been looking on eBay, but can`t remember what type or brand to look for. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Dave. __ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Hello Dave and List, The Gold Master II is used by many of the Gold Basin meteorite hunters. It is now kind of an old model and can be purchased pretty cheap. So it is kinda the bargin meteorite metal detector. I picked up a second one on eBay for $200 and it came with a bunch of extras. They work good and can be attached to your hip. (Carry one for 4 hours and tell me how your arm feels). Mark Bostick Wichita, Kansas - Original Message - From: Dave Schultz Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 9:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector. sort of an add. Greetings. I guess that you can call this sort of awant add, but I am kind of looking for a decent, used,and reasonably priced metal detector that I canpurchase. I`ve been looking on eBay, but can`tremember what type or brand to look for. Anysuggestions or help would be greatly appreciated!Thanks, Dave. __Do you Yahoo!?HotJobs - Search new jobs daily nowhttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com/__Meteorite-list mailing list[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Metal Detector Question
Hello, Since many on the list have more experience with a metal detectors that meandmore in general tousing one while around others using one If I bought a White's Spread Spectrum Metal Detector? Would if interfere with my White's Gold Master II Detector? Thanks, Mark
