Pinpoint Probe Review

[da Hobo]

I have only been MDing now for about 7 months but I started from day one with my ACE 250 and the Automax probe. For myself, I have found my probe to be a BIG help and I'm always looking for further information on all aspects of my hobby. I came across this review on a google search today and thought others might be interested. It might be a biased review and it might be "pricey" but it never hurts to be informed.

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[trojan]

Hi Hobo,

I have just finished day 2 with my treasure ace 250 and I was wondering as my back was killing me and my palm was aching from all the digging if a probe would help once the hole is started. I found it frustrating to have to keep grabbing my MD evertime to recheck the hole or to decide which direction to expand the hole. So does the probe help in these areas??

Troy

 

[Sandman]

I've been at this a long time an here's how to save time and sweat. Pinpoint as good as you can and use a screw driver or knife to probe for the target. I like a knife with the point in the middle like a bayonet so it can wedge on a pultab or ring and you can lever it out of the ground. If you MUST dig a plug, lay the grass and dirt on a piece of cloth so the target doesn't get lost in the grass again. This way you can replace all the dirt into the hole. I also use an electronic coin probe by Whites to check the dirt on the cloth or stick it into the hole to find the target. The probes only work a couple inches deep.

Hope this helps some.

HH,
Sandman

 

[Michigan Badger]

Pinpointing targets has always been a major problem in metal detecting.

Years ago I beat it once and for all with a very simple little device shown in the picture.

This simple screen sifter is all one needs.

Too big? Too heavy? NOT! You can make these as small and light duty as you want. The one shown here is used to handle very stoney soil. You can see its been well used!

Why am I such a nut and keep insisting this is the best target pinpointer? It has to do with the fact that I've found so many non-metallic treasures while digging metallic (metal) targets. When digging it's easy to miss an antique marble, bakelite jewelry piece, small bottle, arrowhead, ultra thin chain, jewels, etc., etc. when using only metal detection.

An ideal strategy is to make a small screen frame with a piece of heavy plastic connected to one end. This plastic catches the dirt you screen and makes it easy to put it back into the hole. A small aluminum framed screener can be attached to the belt.

If you ever see a THer with a small frame screener attached to his belt, stop and say "hey." It will probably be me. Nobody else in the world does this? :P