metal detecting | DetectorForMetal

Red Dirt Silver: Metal Detecting in Red Clay Done Right

Learn how to manually ground balance your VLF detector for Sierra Foothills red clay and recover deep silver other detectorists miss.

Red Dirt Silver: Metal Detecting in Red Clay Done Right Read More »

How to Detect Along Active and Historic Barbed Wire Fence Lines

Paul Edgerton

Learn how to detect along active and historic barbed wire fence lines, manage EMI interference, and find targets others miss with these proven techniques.

How to Detect Along Active and Historic Barbed Wire Fence Lines Read More »

Pioneer Trails Relic Hunting

Paul Edgerton

Learn how to identify and date pioneer trail relics from emigrant wagons, including hand-forged iron, skeins, reach plates, and patent dates.

Pioneer Trails Relic Hunting Read More »

Building a Metal Detecting Research Binder

Paul Edgerton

Build a metal detecting research binder to organize permissions, historical maps, and site leads. Keep signed forms and parcel data ready for the field.

Building a Metal Detecting Research Binder Read More »

How to Safely Extract Targets from Mature Tree Root Systems for Metal Detecting Around Tree Roots

Paul Edgerton

Learn how to safely extract metal detecting targets from mature tree roots without harming the tree or your gear.

How to Safely Extract Targets from Mature Tree Root Systems for Metal Detecting Around Tree Roots Read More »

How to Build a Backyard Metal Detecting Test Garden to Master Your Machine’s Signals

Paul Edgerton

Learn to build a backyard metal detecting test garden with known targets, trash masking, and adjustable depths to master your machine’s signals faster.

How to Build a Backyard Metal Detecting Test Garden to Master Your Machine’s Signals Read More »