Dirt Digger II

My last lunch time hunt I was able to dig a spot I had not been able to dig before. The combination of the hard ground in the area along with tree roots and frozen ground had made it impossible to dig with my composite digger or any standard gardening shovel I had laying around. Short of using a full size shovel digging in that spot wasn't happening. I didn't want to get a full size shovel out in the park and needed a tool that could do the job for a reasonable price. I've been working on Dirt Digger II project for some time now in conjunction with Steve's Custom Welding and now it's ready for unveiling. Follow the link here to find out more or to order one. Dirt Digger II

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

Lunch time coin shooting

Finally got the chance to get back out on my lunch break today. The weather finally co-operated and I didn't have a ton of other things to do. Headed back to the local river park and spent about 20-30 minutes hunting. Found 2 dimes and a penny. I had a hit in the particular area I found the dimes a back when the ground was harder. Came back this time armed with my Dirt Digger II and was able to make short work of the ground. Also was able to make a faster recover thanks to my new pinpointer. Not bad for a quick hunt. Hopefully I can get back out tomorrow for another lunch time dig.
Until next time...
HH
Keep your Coil to the Soil

First ring

The weather outside has been less than cooperative for metal detecting lately. Finally got ground that was soft enough to dig (at least in the tot lots and sandboxes) on January 15, 2010. I had been detecting and not digging while the ground was frozen and had made mental notes of where I had gotten decent signals. I had gotten a signal in the small sandbox where I found the ring but was unable to dig even in the frozen sand with my composite digger so I had decided to come back later. Luckily the area is not hunted much if at all. I was thinking I would probably be digging up a penny or maybe a dime but was surprised when I dug up the ring. I think my heart may have skipped a beat when I saw the diamonds. Upon cleaning my find I discovered it was a child's ring and probably copper/silver plated with fake diamonds. Still a fun find though.
Until next time...
HH
Keep your Coil to the Soil

Toy soldier

I've only been detecting since Christmas. I'm still learning my Ace 250, but the last day of 2009 proved to be a good one. I was detecting in my father-in-law's back yard in an area he has said he lost a pocket knife. I got a good signal and pinpointed the item and began digging. Thinking I have have found the knife, he and I were both surprised when I dug up a little metal toy soldier. The look on his face was priceless. He remembered playing with the soldier as a little boy. He's in his 70s now and has lived in the house since he was 2-years-old. The property dates back to the 1800s. Now I'm in search of the toy soldier graveyard he thinks may be in the backyard, and I'm still looking for the pocket knife.

If anyone knows any history about this type of toy soldier please comment. Until next time...
Keep your coil to the soil.