Never, Ever buy a Fisher F-70!

[CincinnatiKid]

Never buy a Fisher F-70 unless you want to dig a single bb at a 4inch depth.
This happened today. My signal was so strong, I thought I had a copper cent. Even after plug was "dug", it took time to locate. Once found, I thought there must be more in plug/hole? Nope. The bb was it!
I've viewed many negative posts about Fisher's F-75/ F-70. I disagree. In my limited use of the F-70, I do find it to "chatter", but metal is always below coil, trash or keeper. Time, as always, equals great finds.
All detectors have a "learning curve". Learn your curve.
Peace

 

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[pkb]

no offence but sounds like the machine is working just fine.

 

[treadhead]

no offence but sounds like the machine is working just fine.

I thought that was his point? lol

I want an F75 soooo bad! (The '70's look cool too)

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Thank you pkb and treadhead for responding. And, treadhead, I hope you soon acquire the F-75 you desire!
I'm new to Fisher products, but it appears the F-70 and I will be friends. I have no clue to the capabilities of this machine. So far, it's waaaay out performing my others. It's Extremely sensitive and unforgiving though. I believe sound, not TID/VDI, is the key. All I know for sure so far is this machine goes DEEP!
Good luck in all you do. Peace

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Kid
Ya it Chatters ...the F-70 is a race horse and wants to run....so saddle up, and enjoy the ride.
Gary

 

[CincinnatiKid]

That's soooo funny GAP!? I remember my grandma stating, "that's one fast horse", every time I broke outta the house. Happy Holidays to you and yours. Peace

 

[docbars]

You havn't seen nothing yet CincinnatiKid. These Fisher/Tek machines will blow your mind at what they pull out of the ground that others completly miss. Get the 5" coil, it is a lethal weapon also.
HH

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Will do! Thanks docbars. Peace

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Thanks All. Tomorrow after a 9am product meeting, I'm out for the weekend! I just "double" zip locked my F-70, as rain is 100% here. Oh yea, I also used probly 30' of duct tape.
Temps have been 50+ this day, so snow is nearly gone. Rain gear is clean and ready for mud.
I have two sites I'm gonna hit. First, the outlying boundry of a sport complex. Second, a circa 1850, homestead where I recently found a 1866 shield nickel and 1900 bar token. Both locations will be interesting and fun.
Good luck to all this weekend! Be safe...
Merry Christmas! Peace

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I thought that was his point? lol

I want an F75 soooo bad! (The '70's look cool too)

Take the plunge.

 

[H-2 CHARLIE]

I will always wonder how my GBpro compairs to the F-75 ?

 

[luvsdux]

I don't use a Fisher, but one time I dug the head from a horseshoe nail, slightly larger than a BB at a measured 7.5" , strong signal in an old wagon road. Made me ponder just how much sensitivity do we really want or need.
luvsdux

 

[CincinnatiKid]

Thanks luvsdux. I started sensitivity at 85. I quickly backed it down with no apparent depth loss? My journey continues... Merry Christmas! Peace