A modification forum for people that have either wanted to or have already modified their metal detectors original setup and want to share.http://www.findmall.com/list.php?22Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:53:02 -0500 Phorum 5.2.18 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1925175,1925175#msg-1925175 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1925175,1925175#msg-1925175
tabman

]]> tabman Modifications ForumMon, 17 Jun 2013 15:21:21 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1922982,1922982#msg-1922982 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1922982,1922982#msg-1922982 OldBeechnut Modifications ForumWed, 19 Jun 2013 21:24:25 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1921626,1921626#msg-1921626 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1921626,1921626#msg-1921626 amcjavelin Modifications ForumSat, 08 Jun 2013 22:44:33 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1921622,1921622#msg-1921622 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1921622,1921622#msg-1921622
Later, After taking a break went out again this time to a sports field. Been doing well from this field in fact recently dug a 14K gold bracelet, Allot of traffic tons and tons of finds if one wants to dig them.

Today, The euro pro had a nice signal just a tad under nickel range. Been pulling zillions of low conductive trash why not another one, Turns out to be an 18K ring. At first, The appearance was of a cheap ring maybe 10K but closer investigation showed it to be much better and even tested 18K.

The old scout knife was down 8-9" inches, Thought I had a deep silver but none the less a nice find if cleaned up.

Thanks for looking,
Paul (Ca)]]> Old California Modifications ForumTue, 11 Jun 2013 10:47:40 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1921619,1921619#msg-1921619 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1921619,1921619#msg-1921619Thanks,
Cal]]> muggsc Modifications ForumMon, 10 Jun 2013 14:21:31 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1921602,1921602#msg-1921602 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1921602,1921602#msg-1921602
What was the ID of the aluminum tubing you used? I need to buy a 3ft piece on line. A good vender suggested would also be appreciated.]]> Rob (IL) Modifications ForumTue, 11 Jun 2013 16:48:19 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1921367,1921367#msg-1921367 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1921367,1921367#msg-1921367
Heading out in a few minutes to try her out, Works great in the back yard just need to hit a few spots in town to try out the added GB.

I'll share more later with the positive and negatives of adding on an external GB to the EuroTek Pro, Please don't attempt this almost ruined my machine but luckily was able to pull it off :shocked:

Again, Please leave your EuroTek's stock. Trust me I was so close to ruining mine.

Paul (Ca)]]> Old California Modifications ForumSat, 08 Jun 2013 20:26:52 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1920115,1920115#msg-1920115 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1920115,1920115#msg-1920115From what I can decipher is that the battery strength is what most affects the "depth modification".
I figured what did I have to lose by trying it out on my original Bullseye since it would only detect at one half of an inch any ways.
So I found a "split ring" that would fit the probe and slide back and forth. I then found the "sweet spot" and checked the depth. I was getting one and one half inches of depth now!
Since I used a split ring it stayed in place on the probe and would not move.
I then got a can of RED PLASTI DIP and dipped the probe into the rubber coating, covering the ring too!
I repeated the dipping three times.
My Bullseye now has a "bulge" in the probe about 1 3/4 inches from the end, but it more than doubled my depth readings.
I like it!!!
While I was at it I dipped my Pro Pointer too, to help protect the tip!]]> Songdog Modifications ForumWed, 05 Jun 2013 07:18:37 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1917564,1917564#msg-1917564 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1917564,1917564#msg-1917564I turned her on last night and the threshold was again all over the place. It will still hit on objects with the correct tone but goes right back into erratic threshold. I took it apart again but can not find a problem.
So I was going to undo the threshold mod unless someone can tell me what to look for. The mod was from Critterhunter on the Mods forum with the recommended parts.

Thanks, Jeff]]> 10shot Modifications ForumWed, 05 Jun 2013 15:29:12 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1915736,1915736#msg-1915736 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1915736,1915736#msg-1915736 Jason73 Modifications ForumWed, 29 May 2013 11:52:59 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1915631,1915631#msg-1915631 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1915631,1915631#msg-1915631 tonym Modifications ForumThu, 13 Jun 2013 10:23:51 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1914415,1914415#msg-1914415 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1914415,1914415#msg-1914415
Thanks, Jeff]]> 10shot Modifications ForumSat, 25 May 2013 15:54:59 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1913211,1913211#msg-1913211 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1913211,1913211#msg-1913211
So I have been having BIG problems with my back lately where it hurts the entire time that I hunt, no matter what machine I use, Swingy-Thingy or not. I have tried every trick in the book for making the pain stop.

I decided to go to the local HAM radio store and pick up some supplies today to shoulder-mount the E-Trac in hopes of easing the pain. I used my Deus s-rod, as it is so light and made the cable myself.

I could not find the "proper" cable to use for this project and ended up getting the stuff you see in the picture at a HAM radio shop. It has 6 wires inside, so there is one in there that is not being used.

I soldered all the connections and fired up the E-Trac and everything seems to be working fine.

Now, here is the question; Is it fine to use this kind of cable? I don't know what is in the stock cable for shielding etc. I don't know anything at all about what the "correct" wiring is for this kind of stuff.

I would appreciate any and all input/help. I hope this will do it, otherwise I will just order the "correct" wire online if someone can point me to the right place.

Thanks for the help!

HH -Marc]]> MHirschmann Modifications ForumMon, 20 May 2013 19:35:48 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1912627,1912627#msg-1912627 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1912627,1912627#msg-1912627 stlfiction Modifications ForumMon, 20 May 2013 11:20:40 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1912102,1912102#msg-1912102 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1912102,1912102#msg-1912102 vito Modifications ForumFri, 24 May 2013 12:24:00 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1911350,1911350#msg-1911350 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1911350,1911350#msg-1911350 Rob (IL) Modifications ForumFri, 17 May 2013 08:16:05 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1910657,1910657#msg-1910657 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1910657,1910657#msg-1910657 reddirtfisher Modifications ForumTue, 21 May 2013 10:51:44 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1909214,1909214#msg-1909214 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1909214,1909214#msg-1909214SL405MX connector?]]> Rob (IL) Modifications ForumSun, 12 May 2013 19:33:20 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1909174,1909174#msg-1909174 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1909174,1909174#msg-1909174
So without the high cost involved in buying a new pack is it possible to open the old pack and renew the batteries ??? of course i can still use the original pack with high quality batteries but rechargable ones are much more handy to just plug in and charge.

So has any one opened the old battery pack ?? if so how and what is involved in doing it please.

Thanks]]> Mega B Modifications ForumMon, 13 May 2013 12:58:05 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1908113,1908113#msg-1908113 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1908113,1908113#msg-1908113 Ivan Modifications ForumFri, 10 May 2013 09:19:38 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1906777,1906777#msg-1906777 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1906777,1906777#msg-1906777 mncricket Modifications ForumSun, 12 May 2013 20:34:29 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1906127,1906127#msg-1906127 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1906127,1906127#msg-1906127 sayvor Modifications ForumSun, 12 May 2013 02:44:20 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1904457,1904457#msg-1904457 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1904457,1904457#msg-1904457 Water Hunter Modifications ForumThu, 02 May 2013 21:25:34 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1904273,1904273#msg-1904273 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1904273,1904273#msg-1904273 afieldsne Modifications ForumSat, 04 May 2013 05:47:02 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1903389,1903389#msg-1903389 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1903389,1903389#msg-1903389
Here's the answer.....and it will cost you....a couple pieces of Velcro tape....just like the Velcro tape pieces that come with a lot of metal detectors but most of us don't use. I can now use the factory holster that was taking on dust in the closet. You can take it off/on in a snap and just toss the holder in the washer for cleaning. Simple and works for all detectors!

I call it a Jholder.]]> JamesBondaka Modifications ForumThu, 02 May 2013 11:31:47 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1901865,1901865#msg-1901865 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1901865,1901865#msg-1901865 Mike(NC) Modifications ForumWed, 01 May 2013 05:23:53 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1901798,1901798#msg-1901798 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1901798,1901798#msg-1901798

I have a very basic idea on how to make one but it certainly will be a massive learning curve,but at least i am willing to give it a go and if it fails not alot of money would have been wasted.

Will update as we start the build and also think i may have located a bigger set of coil shells as well.
]]> Mega B Modifications ForumFri, 07 Jun 2013 05:37:45 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1900746,1900746#msg-1900746 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1900746,1900746#msg-1900746 Andy/Memphis Modifications ForumFri, 26 Apr 2013 17:25:32 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1900419,1900419#msg-1900419 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1900419,1900419#msg-1900419 jabbo Modifications ForumThu, 02 May 2013 20:46:28 -0500 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1898680,1898680#msg-1898680 http://www.findmall.com/read.php?22,1898680,1898680#msg-1898680I took a round point shovel purchased from Home Depot for 10.00 and cut the shovel down to how I wanted it with a Dremel tool
using cut off wheels. The handle was cut down and the Dremel was used with a sanding drum to taper the handle to fit the shovel.
Next I drilled and bolted the new handle in and smoothed up a few metal burrs on the shovel. I still need to do a sharpen job on the
shovel and may serrate the blade for cutting roots. Total investment....10.00 and about an hour to make the mods on the shovel.
Took it out hunting yesterday and it worked great. It may not be as fancy as the expensive shovels, but it gets the job done just as well.

Roger]]> joe dirt_1 Modifications ForumTue, 23 Apr 2013 15:51:09 -0500