Newbie saying hello

[zenbeer]

Picked up a used Garrett Ultra GTA 1000 with a Supreme Deepseeker 9" coil. The unit seems to be in good working order, so I suspect I'll be posting lots of newbie question soon once I start looking around my local park this week.

I liked the article on the garrett pinpointer, if I bite the treasure hunting bug hard I think that will be next item to pick up on my list.

Can anyone recommend digging tools to me (shaker/mesh vs. shovel, vs all in ones). Also, I just downloaded the manual for the GTA 1000, so am I to understand there's no calibrating needed to start using the unit?

Thanks!

-zenbeer

 

[Orion42]

If the bug bites you'll like the Garrett Pro-Pointer. I started digging using just small garden shovels, but this year picked up a Sawtooth Gator Digger and really like it. Cuts through roots and sod with little effort. If you hit the beaches you'll need a scoop - another thing I picked up this year - makes a big difference. Welcome aboard.

John

 

[John-Edmonton]

You got a great machine, even with todays comparisons. No balancing required. Just turn it on and begin hunting. If it is a little unstable, turn down the sensitivity. A lot of people use the Lesche digger. Virtually indestructible. And the Garrett Pro-Pointer saves a lot of time pinpointing your targets.

 

[cwilk]

Don't use a shovel or a spade. Use a small digging tool or blade like a Lesche. Something very very sturdy.

Chris

 

[Uncle Willy]

Welcome to the best forum on the internet with a lot of savvy folks to help you on your way. Don't buy any kind of digging tool that leaves big, gaping, holes. The idea is to leave the area you are hunting as you found it. Good luck.

Bill

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

Good luck Zenbeer.
after some experimenting, when I first started detecting, I found that a thin long shanked Philips head screw driver to be the best coin recovery tool for me. It's good for coins down to 4in. If you are going after deeper targets, then a coin trowel would be you best option. Remember, if you have to use it, then cut a u shaped plug, leaving part of the [plug attached to the ground. If you cut it on all sides, then you will kill it and you'll have dead spot all over the area you have been hunting. Use the coin trowel if you are going after more valuable coins. There is a high risk of scratching them if you use a screw driver.
Mick Evans.

 

[whadda]

Welcome Zenbeer,, hope the bug bites as hard as it has to most of us, I use a screw driver mostly, I find I can do the least damage to the fields where I hunt, I also have a coin trowel which I use on deep targets ,HH

cheers Roger

 

[oldranger]

Welcome to teh forum... Im new too this is my
1st yr detetcting..This site will be a great help
belive me.Ask and someone will have the
answer for sure

Welcome aboard
Ron

Rangers Lead the Way

 

[metalhead]

Welcome to the forum!This is a wonderful community and a great place to share info!Welcome to the hobby of metal detecting!You've got a great machine. I used to have a GTA 1000 and I've always regretted letting it go. Feel free to ask for advice at anytime. Here's a link to the field test on the Garrett Ultra GTA 1000 on Lost Treasure Magazine online.

http://www.losttreasure.com/fieldtest/5462

Best of luck to ya!Happy Hunting!

 

[Uncle Willy]

I use a long probe and a big screwdriver to retrieve my coins to depths of six inches or more. Been doing that for 45 years.

Bill

 

[Uncle Willy]

Yes siree Bob, we are the answer forum. If you can't find it here it don't exist.

Bill

 

[Leslie(nova scotia)]

From the land of the Bluenose.....welcome to the forum and look forward to reading your adventures!

 

[fongu]

Welcome!! Hope you enjoy yourself and post some great finds.