Pinpointers

Recently got a Cen-tech pinpointer from Harbor Freight. For the money I thought it would be handy to have. Hopefully it will save me some digging and make locating my finds faster once I open the hole. Check back soon. Hopefully I will be able to get out in a few days to test it out. Also watch the blog for photos, video and info on my latest project, the Dirt Digger II.
Until next time...
HH
Keep your Coil to the Soil

Keeping track of your finds

If you are out detecting and finding lots of goodies, you'll want to keep track of them in some form or another. It's nice to keep a running total of your clad, silver and other finds along with photos and details of your hunt. There are several ways you could do this. You could keep a paper log and attach a photo. Use some type of word processing software on your computer, or even organize them in containers with labels if you wanted. I personally decided that i-detect from Ginkgoware was the best method for me. It's been very handy software. If your method isn't working for you then check out what else is out there or talk to other detectorists to find out what they are using.

Until next time...
HH
Keep your Coil to the Soil

Permission Form and Liability Waiver

Here is a permission form with liability waiver for those of you who need one. Feel free to modify it how you see fit.

Permission to Metal Detect on Private Property

I, _____________________________________ agree to allow (type your name and address), to use a metal detector to search for and recover buried coins, relics and other artifacts located on my property at ________________________________. In addition, I offer my service to you. If you or a family member has lost a valuable piece of jewelry or other significant metal object, I am happy to search and find it at no charge or cost to you. It is understood that recovery includes the digging of small holes, which will be repaired as nearly as possible to original condition. This permission will remain in effect until such time that it is revoked in writing.
________________________________ (Signature)   ______________ (Date)
                                            

Liability Waiver Form

In consideration of permission to use a metal detector to search for and recover metal artifacts on the property located at ___________________________________ and owned by ____________________________, I, (type your name), agree to release from all liability for personal injury or property damage that I may suffer as the result of my searching said property. This release is binding and discharges said owner, his or her heirs, executors, administrators, from all actions, causes of action, claims and demands for, upon, or by reason of any damage, loss, injury which I may sustain while engaged in metal detecting on the owner's property.

______________________________(Signature)

_________________________________________(Address)

__________________(Date)

Until next time, HH and Keep your coil to the soil.

Follow the Code

When you are out metal detecting please follow the Metal Detecting Code of Ethics to help protect this great hobby for others.

Be polite and informative to those who inquire about your hobby; you are the ambassador of a pastime we want to protect and we all will be judged by how you act and respond. Always observe the Golden Rule and conduct yourself in a manner that enhances the public view of the hobby of metal detection.

I will respect private property and will not metal detect without the property owner’s permission.

I will not destroy property, buildings or what is left of ghost towns and deserted structures. I will not tamper with equipment or posted signs.

I will not litter, I will always pack out what I take in and remove all trash found. I will only build fires in designated or safe areas.

I will leave all gates and other accesses to land as I found it.

I will not damage natural resources, wildlife habitats, or any private property.

I will use thoughtfulness, consideration and courtesy at all times.

I will abide by all laws, ordinances or regulations that may govern my search, or the area I will be in.

I will fill all holes, regardless how remote the location, and never dig in a way that will damage, be damaging to, or kill any vegetation.

I will report the discovery of items of significant historical value to a local historian or museum in accordance with the latest legislation. I will report to the proper authorities any individuals who remove artifacts from federal parks or state preserves.

I will be an ambassador for the metal detecting hobby.