New Guy Updated!

[wylie]

Hello all, I just got into the hobby. I didnt have enough money to buy the best, so I bought the my first detector from you know where. It was cheap and it works. I have taken it out about five times and so far I am pleased. I found a silver ring with two rubies in it, three dollars in clad, and an old pocketwatch template. I think they put it in a press to imprint things on the back of pocketwatch cases. It has the words Fahys, 10k, Montauk, and 8407 all backwords or mirrored. This is just what I deduced. So I am very excited to see how it goes from here on in. I have tried to post some pics, but the files are too big and this is the only camera I have. Any Ideas? Thanks for reading and I hope to have some pictures up soon.

 

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[kierdan]

Re: New Guy

Hey Wylie, welcome aboard. I too am new....Got my cheapo from Radio Shack LOL. I have only been out like 5 times with it in over a year, But going through some stuff, plus having a hard time getting the hang of it.There maybe something wrong with my machine....or my head, not sure whick LOL..... Cant wait to see your finds tho. Really interested in seeing the pocketwatch press thing. Dont think I have ever seen one. Nice going on the ring too!!!!!!!

 

[christ-first]

Re: New Guy

hello ! welcome to t-net. looks like your off to a great start !!!

 

[BIGHEAD]

Re: New Guy

Welcome to t-net . try opening your pictures with microsoft paint and edit them down to about 40%,then save them. You should be able to post them after you do this. This is how I post mine and it works just fine. If that doesn't work someone else here can tell you other ways to do it. Anyway welcome and happy hunting!! BIGHEAD

 

[Detectingfreak]

Re: New Guy

Welcome to Treasure Net dude! Congratulations on all of the finds! What detector do you use?

 

[Baldingboy]

Re: New Guy

Welcome to T-Net guys. I have only been at it for two years, but I sure have learned some lessons. Dig often and dig iffy signals until you learn your detectors. You will be surprised what you might find. Welcome again!

Baldingboy

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: New Guy

Welcome from the UK

 

[ModernMiner]

Re: New Guy

Welcome Wylie.
Looking forward to your future finds.
-MM-

 

[Bowler Man]

Re: New Guy

Sounds like you're off to a good start! Welcome aboard!

 

[RUDY2003]

Re: New Guy

Great beginnings snf Welcome.
I too have been at it for a couple of years now and like Buckleboy said, Dig Everything at first as you learn and in no time you'l be an ex-pert.....

Keep safe...

 

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

Re: New Guy

Welcome to T-Net. We're anxiuous to see your pics! (no, NOT your pecs) Happy Hunting

 

[crazyjarhead]

Re: New Guy

What kind did you buy? You don't have to be ashamed about it. Welcome. Mine was 200 bucks. You have to crawl before you can walk!!

 

[homer007]

Re: New Guy

GO BACK GO BACK, YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. YOU WILL EAT SLEEP AND TALK ABOUT DET ALL THE TIME, HEHEHEHE . WELCOME ABOARD

 

[tymcmurray]

Re: New Guy

Homer is right!!! LOL
It took me 5 months to find my first ring.
You are doing well.
Take BIGHEADS advice on the photos and all will be well.
Welcome to TNET!!!

 

[wylie]

Re: New Guy

Hey , Wow! thanks for all the support and great posts. I bought the cheap metal detector from radio shack. The discovery 2200. I am very pleased with it so far. It has been great to start out with. The first two times I took it out I didnt even find clad. The third time I took it out to the same spot. I found the silver ring and tons of change. I guess its all in the day and timing.Needless to say I was hooked. I have always been a fan of treasure hunting though. I have been reading and apparently rubies are just as hard as diamonds, so the stones are likely something else because they are sctrached pretty bad. Others have mentioned that the template for pocketwatch cases was for newspaper ads. I am adding the pics, hopefully they come through. Thanks for the advice.

 

[TerryC]

One small step for man; one giant leap for another detectorist! I've said it before and I'll say it again... a hundred dollar machine you know well will find more than a thousand dollar machine you just can't figure out. You'll be posting with the best of 'em before long! TTC

 

[toolman61]

Sweet looking ring, and that template is so cool!! Great job and persistance will pay off for all us newbies as we detect more often and learn our machines! The detector is nothing to be ashamed of. Heck i gave 20 bucks for a early 70 model 6000/d Haven't used it but twice in my yard but when i learn it I'll get better. HH Tom