what books should a newbie to metal detecting read?

[funkman]

Just a little over two months into this hobby and I would like to read up on some techniques and tips for metal detecting. What are some of the best books for a newbie to read that will help me be a better detectorist?

Thanks

Funkman

 

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[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

Funk,

I have looked at several metal detecting
books, they all carry small gems that can
be useful.

However, knowing that I have good days and
bad days, I would recommend you start out
with

The Bible.

have a good un............

 

[funkman]

Shermanville,

Thanks for the reply. Don't remember seeing the Book of Garrett in the Bible.....sorry just trying to be funny.

HH
Funkman

 

[SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS]

"Book Of Garrett"

Must be one of the Lost Books.

have a good un............

 

[Siegfried Schlagrule]

for treasure hunting see Treasure hunters Manual 6 and treasure Hunters Manual 7 by Karl von Mueller. For coin hunting see Coin Shooting I and Coin Shooting II by
H. Glenn Carson. There are also many guides specifically written for particular detectors to help you get the most from your machine. exanimo, ss

 

[oldestjim]

The Bible? Well there is a book out called "The Nuggetshooter's Bible." It was recently reviewed in the GPAA and W&E Treasure magazines. Also in "The Alaska Goldfield."

 

[FrankTM]

I just recently got involved and these are books I liked:

The Urban Treasure Hunter (got it from library)
Lets Talk Treasure Hunting - Garrett (ordered online less than $10)

Hope this helps
Frank

 

[oldestjim]

Actually there are dozens of good books. Most of the manufacturers
also directly or indirectly publish/carry them. Then there are the various Treasure magazines. Many "TH" clubs have a librarty. Lots of choices...

 

[hollowpointred]

"COIN HUNTING IN DEPTH" by Dick Stout is pretty good.

 

[stoney56]

Actually the 1st one that comes to mind is your owners manual. Then look for books and tips on your particular machine and get to know it and it's idiosyncrasies. Some of the books that might catch your eye can be borrowed through your local library interlibrary loan program. Look through them and then you can decide which to actually purchase and put in your personal library. JMO

 

[oldestjim]

Old "western & eastern" and "lost treasure" treasure magazines that have articles
that were written during the 1980-90's by some of the (then) most knowlegeable authors are still available from many sources.

Ty Brooks, Lucile Bowen, Dorian Cook, Glen Carson, Charles Garrett, Roy Lagal, "Rocky" LeGay, Ed Morris, George Mroczkowski, K von Mueller; and many others of that calibre. They were in the "trenches," and not on the sidelines.

 

[Shortstack]

Actually the 1st one that comes to mind is your owners manual. Then look for books and tips on your particular machine and get to know it and it's idiosyncrasies. Some of the books that might catch your eye can be borrowed through your local library interlibrary loan program. Look through them and then you can decide which to actually purchase and put in your personal library. JMO

Exactly right, stoney56. Then, follow up with Detectorist by Robert H. Sickler. An excellent book on MD'ing techniques.

 

[W6PEA]

Okay

I didn't know there was a book in the bible called the book of Garrett.
I see on his web site he has a feww books which was is best for a newbie or someone that has done metal detecting in the past century but is now getting back into it?

 

[Mr. Mojo]

Re: whIs Dick Stoudt still alive

I like the pictures in his books. He is always standing in the woods, no brush. The woods are obviously not in Pennsylvania. You couldn't see 20 feet at times. I almost laugh when I see them. Sure would like to find sites in that shape. Only time to hunt the woods here is in winter. He has the unsinkable Molly Brown attitude though. I bet he does have some pictures of brushy situations. It would be nice to know if even the masters crawl through the brush.


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