Well....another follower I guess. I just bought the Compadre for my daughter for her 9th birthday. I played with the idea of getting her the $44 Harbor Freight job...or some of the other detectors for less than $100. After reading a ton of threads from you guys about the Compadre it sounds like it can't be beat for the money. I myself use the Fisher F-70 and love it...but this little Tesoro seems like it would be perfect for her. She loves the coins!!....and she doesn't like to dig too deep. After reading the posts from the Tesoro lovers I feel as though I made a good choice. (it will be my back up unit)....buts she doesn't know that. Thanks for the advise!
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New Compadre!!
- Thread starter danrom
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Sven
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Folks have been looking for a detector for the kids. Big problem always is the detector shafts can't be adjusted short enought for their height.
Not a problem, very easy solution. Do not use the center shaft that connects the lower rod to the s-handle. Just slide the lower rod into the s-handle.
There is some room on the s-handle to drill two more spring clip holes to give a bit more adjustment. If your motivated buy another lower rod, shorten it, drill two new spring clip mounting holes. Folks have done this in the past to makea compact Tesoro for searching in walls, small caves, under houses etc.
Not a problem, very easy solution. Do not use the center shaft that connects the lower rod to the s-handle. Just slide the lower rod into the s-handle.
There is some room on the s-handle to drill two more spring clip holes to give a bit more adjustment. If your motivated buy another lower rod, shorten it, drill two new spring clip mounting holes. Folks have done this in the past to makea compact Tesoro for searching in walls, small caves, under houses etc.
Thanks for the info! I think she will be able to use it at it shortest length which is 38". Especially if I move the for arm rest down a little towards the control box for her. It amazes me reading through these forums how people love their metal detectors. Its no different that the old Ford or Chevy argument...or a person that love their favorite sports team. It really doesn't matter...were all just out having fun...but people are territorial about their machines. I am open for discussion...lol I love my F70 but make no mistake about it....if someone were to show me a machine that works better for what I do....then I wouldn't have a problem switching brands. I could have got my little girl the Fisher F2...if it was all about the brand. I think the Compadre will be easier for her to operate...and is still a quality machine for the money! Just sayin....thanks guys for the info!