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Minelab Excalibur Coil Wiring Chart

November 3, 2021 Saltshaker

If you plan to swap your coil or do the swap mod on your Excalibur then more than likely you will need the proper wiring chart. Of course a quick search will … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Metal Detecting

Crashed a 50th Class Reunion For Surprise Ring Return

November 3, 2021 Saltshaker

Ok, this was a while ago but it’s a great story that will always stick to me. It was a couple years ago but I never shared this before and to be … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Finds

The Trash We Find

November 2, 2021November 7, 2021 Saltshaker

Metal detecting is not all treasure and fun. In fact its hard work sometimes and frankly if you are expecting gold on your first trip then sell your detector now because this … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Custom Minelab Excalibur Decals

October 31, 2021November 1, 2021 Saltshaker

I while back I made custom decals for the Excalibur which was only intended for my custom Excal featured here:
https://detectingunderground.com/custom-modified-minelab-excalibur/
I even did custom colors as well as a Pirate version. … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Metal Detecting

Water Hunting Scooping Techniques

October 29, 2021November 7, 2021 Saltshaker
Dedicated to our late great friend John. He will never be forgotten

There are all kinds of metal detecting sand scoops out there to choose from and depending on your needs, the … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Modifications

Metal Detector Coil Repair

October 28, 2021 Saltshaker

Once in a while the wire on your coil may deteriorate and the jacket will peel. Unfortunately there is no way to replace the jacket but you can replace the wire instead … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Modifications

Custom AT Pro Straight Shaft w/ Mechanical Remote PP Mod

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Saltshaker

Here is a nice mod I did a few years ago but I still use this bad boy when the time calls for it. Although I primarily use my Excal, I really … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Metal Detecting

Detecting The Cuts

October 16, 2021October 16, 2021 Saltshaker

When you see something like this then you better grab your detector asap!! That’s because you will more than likely find something really good out there.

This is what we call a … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Finds

Detecting Finds Over The Years

October 15, 2021 Saltshaker

When I first started detecting in the water, we had a huge cut open up and this was my result in just one day, a total of 13 rings!! Who says 13 … Read the rest by clicking here.

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Modifications

Waterproof Minelab Explorer II

October 15, 2021October 27, 2021 Saltshaker

Here’s an oldie but a goodie. My waterproof Minelab Explorer II project. This was done years ago prior to the arrival of the Equinox. This has been done before on similar levels … Read the rest by clicking here.

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