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Book Exerpt: "Advanced Field Methods for the Minelab Excalibur: Theory and Practice"

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cjc

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1/ Theory: Ground Versus Target
A general point which underlies all the descriptions in this chapter is the fact that what a detector actually does is to separate metal targets from the ground---rather than just punching through the matrix to where the metal is. With the BBS machines, understanding this process is more critical because of the wide
 
ive got the book com:thumbup::minelab:ming, i cant wait to read it..
 
I ordered the book back in Decemher and waited untill last week...... finally had enough ..and canceled the order......can any one tell me where to obtain one.??? thanks Gene
 
Shuffler, did you try sending cjc a PM yet? He is usually pretty good about making sure we have something to read. Give it a whirl.

Shuffler said:
I ordered the book back in Decemher and waited untill last week...... finally had enough ..and canceled the order......can any one tell me where to obtain one.??? thanks Gene
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Thanks kindly GH. I like to think that this book is one that should act as "refererence" for as long as you run an Excal. I see so many hunters who are asking questions on this forum about problem sites, targets or saying that their machine must be defective. I wrote "Advanced Field Methods..Theory & Practice" to help give an understanding of just what BBS machines will and won't do. In my opinion, being versatile and getting results under difficult conditons requires that you have some grounding in how BBS machines operate--"turn on and go" thinking can be a treasure hunter's worst enemy!
While the above exerpt is the "end piece" of many other points made earlier in the book it illustrates the kind of effectiveness that having a solid knowledge of BBS in-ground characteristics will give you--basically, being able to use everything the detector will do.
cjc
 
i really have to buy some of your books mate :thumbup: sounds like i might learn something if i read em :nerd:
 
Clive is the "MAN" when it comes to the Excalibur. I've read his books and it has helped me use the Excalibur to the best of my abilities.

I would highly recommend his books. The only complaint is that the type can be too small for some so get a good magnifying glass.
 
Thanks for your feedback, Steve--glad that you've been able to make good use of the information. BTW I've gone to a slightly larger font for exactly that reason.
Good Luck,
clive
 
hi cjc, just got the Advanced Field Methods for the Minelab Excalibur: Theory and Practice book, just wondering,
what other books should i read. this first one was interesting and informative. im getting killed in the surf right know
so any help would be great. thanks again. ken
 
Did I miss something? Where and how can one get this book?

Thanks
Steve
 
Hello,
I googled the book title and found his pages. I am new around detecting so I ordered the 2 non specific to metal detector brand books.
I bought an M6 for my daughter last week and am debating on what to get for myself. I am thinking maybe an Excalibur now. Still not sure though.

Kind Regards,
Steve
 
Clive, recently received the book from you and thanks. I am in the process of reading it and I will say it is a very informative and interesting book. I have the Excal 1000 and I want to ask, How different is the Excal 1000 vs the Excal II, especially in the all metal mode? In reading the book, I see it is written mostly about the Excal II and I'm not real sure how much differences there are between the two. I also am going to order the book you suggested about beach and water hunting.
From what I have read so far, I really like the book and have learned some important things, one being to slow the sweep speed down. I don't get to hunt as much as I would like due to some health issues but your books have really helped in understanding the machine and what it can do.
thanks
 
Hi Excal
It's only when you try some all-metal hunting that the differences between the Excal 1 and 11 become more obvious. The old model is much more affected by deep water and passing waves. When the detector is not penetrating well (sweep to fast or sens too high) it makes a kind of "sliding" sound. The increased sheilding allows higher settings and faster sweep. In either mode you can turn it higher (sens) and still have a smooth threshold. With high end pulse machines like the Aquasearch, the sheilded electronics are part of what give the detector it's incredible smoothness and stability. It's good to see that VLF manufacturers are using this too. Glad you like the new one.
cjc [clivesgoldpagehome]
 
Which of your books is better for the Excalibur 1000? Does your newer book pertain mostly to the Excalibur 11?
Thanks.
surf fisherman.....>)))'>
 
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