The Metal Detecting Bible: Helpful Tips, Expert Tricks And Insider Secrets For Finding Hidden Treasures

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THE ULTIMATE A-TO-Z GUIDE REVEALING EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BECOME A METAL DETECTING EXPERT. Nothing is as thrilling as finding cool (and often valuable) stuff right under your feet. So grab this guide and get ready to dig up more and more finds. Packed with helpful information on making your search successful and exciting, The Metal Detecting Bible serves up step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and useful photos that can turn you into a professional treasure hunter. From quick-start tips for novices to insider secrets for the most experienced hobbyists, this hands-on guide is the ultimate resource on all aspects of metal detecting. •Choose the best metal detector •Learn where to search and why •Practice appropriate swing techniques •Integrate advanced GPS technology •Scout out beaches, parks and historic sites •Gain permission to hunt on private property •Identify antique coins, relics and jewelry •Use handy target recovery tools •Clean and safely preserve your finds •Sell your finds for a profit Table of Contents......Page 4 Foreword......Page 6 Introduction......Page 7 Basic Designs......Page 9 Coils......Page 15 The Effects of Mineralization......Page 17 Metal Detector Features......Page 18 Plug Cutting......Page 25 T-Handle Shovel......Page 26 Handheld Pinpointers......Page 27 Yard Nap......Page 29 Prospecting Pick......Page 30 Nugget Scoop......Page 31 Coin Keeper......Page 32 GPS......Page 33 Clothing......Page 34 Gloves......Page 35 Establish a Test Garden......Page 36 Swing Pattern......Page 37 Gridding......Page 38 Pinpointing with Your Machine......Page 39 Diggin' It......Page 40 Is This House Old?......Page 41 Masonry......Page 42 Framing......Page 47 Other Styles and Things to Look For......Page 48 Historic Map Overlays......Page 50 Internet Research......Page 52 Youtube Approach......Page 53 Article Approach......Page 54 Cold Knockin'......Page 56 Negotiating......Page 59 Persistance Pays......Page 60 From the Ground......Page 62 Consider Human Behavior......Page 64 Parks......Page 67 Beaches......Page 68 Jewelers Marks and Karat Markings......Page 69 Hot Rocks and Cold Stones......Page 71 Where to Look......Page 73 Coins......Page 75 Electrolysis......Page 79 Thermal Shocking......Page 81 Selling Your Items......Page 82 Conclusion: That's All, Folks......Page 85 Informal Metal Detecting Permission Agreement......Page 86 Finds Journal......Page 88 Resources......Page 90 Acknowledgments......Page 92 About the Author......Page 93