Paul Edgerton

My name is Paul and I am the founder of Detector For Metal, a dedicated resource for metal detecting enthusiasts seeking to uncover historical treasures and connect with the past using the latest technology. As a stay-at-home dad and family man, I've found metal detecting to be the perfect hobby that combines family adventure with historical learnings for the whole family. As a father, I'm deeply committed to passing on this hobby to the next generation of detectorists, starting with my own children. I share advice on everything from metal detecting with kids to exploring the top 10 metal detecting sites you never thought about. My methodical approach to the hobby goes beyond the thrill of discovery—it's about creating family traditions while preserving history and sharing the stories of those who came before us.

XP Deus II vs Minelab Equinox 800

Paul Edgerton

XP Deus II vs Minelab Equinox 800. Both are top of the line professional metal detectors. They have been tested […]

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How to Find Old Coins with a Metal Detector

Paul Edgerton

Have you ever wondered how to find old coins with a metal detector? Finding a centuries-old coin is just a

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Identifying Old Coins Found Metal Detecting

Paul Edgerton

Fact: coins are the most found item for metal detecting, and if you are starting on this, you have to

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Have You Ever Wondered How a Metal Detector Works?

Paul Edgerton

In this article you will learn: Treasure hunting is gaining popularity worldwide with more amateurs looking for part-time opportunities. However,

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XP Deus II Review: The Ultimate Wireless Metal Detector?

Paul Edgerton

XP Deus II metal detector Took a real ground test today. So here are my first thoughts about the new

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Best Metal Detecting Strategies at the Beach

Paul Edgerton

During the water hunting season, many visitors have been asking about the best type of metal detector to use for

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XP Deus Elliptical HF Coil Review

Paul Edgerton

The 9.5×5 HF coil for the XP Deus is the coil that I have personally been waiting for! The 9″ HF Coil for

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How neodymium magnet can damage your XP Deus search coil.

XP Deus Owners: Beware!

Paul Edgerton

I recently experienced a sudden loss of battery capacity in my equipment, causing it to last only for 6 hours

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Top 5 Best PinPointers for Metal Detecting: Expert Insights

Paul Edgerton

Top 5 Best PinPointers for Metal Detecting Choosing the right PinPointer metal detector for your treasure-hunting expeditions can be difficult.

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XP Deus metal detector review

Paul Edgerton

Update: XP Deus 2 initial review here A technological jump to wireless metal detecting! The XP DEUS uses three high-performance

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