Tips for Metal Detecting - How to Become a Treasure Hunter
Ever fancied becoming a treasure hunter? Metal detecting can be done in fields or on beaches, in fact you can look for buried treasure anywhere provided you have the permission of the owner of the land and you don't even need much in the way of equipment.
The popularity of metal detecting has gradually increased over the years; metal detecting equipment is now readily available in many sports shops and can also be purchased online from Amazon. Although metal detecting equipment has become more sophisticated, and more reliable at pinpointing genuine finds, the amount of equipment you will actually need to start metal detecting is quite modest in scale.
The basic equipment needed for an amateur metal detective to get started is:
1. A metal detector
2. A digging tool such as a lightweight spade or fork
3. A bag to carry your finds; a shoulder bag is most convenient, so you can keep your hands free to work
4. A good book or video for metal detecting beginners
The only extra equipment you really need to add to this list is some spare batteries for your metal detector; you wouldn't want to be on the verge of finding treasure in a deserted spot and have your batteries suddenly give out.
Some additional items that would be handy but are not strictly essential for a basic kit are a couple of soft brushes for the gentle removal of surface dirt, a small trowel for digging in confined spaces or in rocky soil, and some small pouches for carrying items such as coins.
If you are sceptical about the possibility of becoming rich from the hobby of metal detecting, you should check out the story of Terry Herbert. He dug up an absolute hoard of Anglo Saxon coins in 2009 when he was pursuing his hobby of metal detecting on a piece of ordinary farmland (with the owner's permission, of course).
The amazing find of in the region of 1,500 pieces was subsequently officially declared to be treasure. This collection of buried precious metal contains around five kilos of gold and 2.5 kilos of silver. Experts are quoted as saying it will take over a year to complete the valuation of the items and that the financial worth of the treasure "cannot be estimated".
According to the news reports, Mr Herbert was using 14 year old equipment, so don't worry if you can't afford the latest gear; a second hand bargain might help you find a fortune.
Visit Tips For Metal Detecting to find out more about metal detecting.
The basic equipment needed for an amateur metal detective to get started is:
1. A metal detector
2. A digging tool such as a lightweight spade or fork
3. A bag to carry your finds; a shoulder bag is most convenient, so you can keep your hands free to work
4. A good book or video for metal detecting beginners
The only extra equipment you really need to add to this list is some spare batteries for your metal detector; you wouldn't want to be on the verge of finding treasure in a deserted spot and have your batteries suddenly give out.
Some additional items that would be handy but are not strictly essential for a basic kit are a couple of soft brushes for the gentle removal of surface dirt, a small trowel for digging in confined spaces or in rocky soil, and some small pouches for carrying items such as coins.
If you are sceptical about the possibility of becoming rich from the hobby of metal detecting, you should check out the story of Terry Herbert. He dug up an absolute hoard of Anglo Saxon coins in 2009 when he was pursuing his hobby of metal detecting on a piece of ordinary farmland (with the owner's permission, of course).
The amazing find of in the region of 1,500 pieces was subsequently officially declared to be treasure. This collection of buried precious metal contains around five kilos of gold and 2.5 kilos of silver. Experts are quoted as saying it will take over a year to complete the valuation of the items and that the financial worth of the treasure "cannot be estimated".
According to the news reports, Mr Herbert was using 14 year old equipment, so don't worry if you can't afford the latest gear; a second hand bargain might help you find a fortune.
Visit Tips For Metal Detecting to find out more about metal detecting.
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