Question about the pinpoint/disc. button on X-cal 1000>>

[Anonymous]

I just bought an X-cal 1000 and am wondering how you know when/if you've turned the disc/pinpoint knob too much (meaning) if you turn it 360" 3 or 4 times in either direction, will this harm it or have an effect on it working properly? The reason I ask is, this is a used machine (like new) but when I turn it on and move it from pinpoint to disc. and back and forth, nothing seems to change, and I don't know if since I turned it around a few times, if this has had some kind of NEG effect on it? I've been a "Fisher CZ20 user" for years and this machine is very different. Any help is appreciated! Thanks.

 

[Anonymous]

As far as I know......the knob should stop each way. I have an Excal and my Pin-Point/Disc knob stops, only goes from the four O'clock position to the 8 O'clock position.
I would assume it's broke. I would send it to Minelab for repair. I had to have my ON/Off knob/potentiometer replaced because it spun around.
Fist off, check the actual knob, maybe it's just stripped.......see if you can pull it off and look inside to see if the knob looks worn. If so, then you can find replacement knobs at Radio Shack, they have set screws to so that they won't slip.
Just take the old knob with you to Radio Shack if that is the problem. That way you can match up the size easier.
Hope this helps,
-Rich

 

[Anonymous]

With a knife blade pop the yellow cap off of the disc knob, then with a small socket tighten the nut, then turn gently clockwise until it stops and it will be in disc, then replace the yellow disc so the mark points to discrimination, now you should be able to turn back to pinpoint with a stop going each way. works for me but many go to radio shack and buy replacement knobs.
good luck and be gentle
Chuck SWF

 

[Anonymous]

I just got a new (used) X-cal too. Looks like I will be getting used to the world of loose knobs along with the rest of y'all.
I don't even have it yet. Will be getting it in about a week.
Looks like I'll be needing the original shaft for it as it appers as though it is now set up for diving. My arms are not long enough to use it for wading in the surf. <img src="/metal/html/clap.gif" border=0 width=20 height=30 alt=":clap">
Anyone out there have an extra shaft (or snorkle)?

 

[Anonymous]

I also have and Excalibur 1000, knobs were loose and I had to tighten them, problem one solved.
Make your own shaft, I went to a boat shop and got a piece of anodized aluminum bowrail 7/8 out side dia. Then go to a bycycle shop and buy a handle, slides over the bowrail, then drill a few holes and presto you have the best shaft there is.
As a retired school teacher you know I am no genius so if I can do it you can to...
good luck and any questions you can email me.
Chuck SWF

 

[Anonymous]

Lee...I can send you my original shaft if you really need one but the best of the best is to make your own strait shaft.
Chuck SWF

 

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[Anonymous]

Thanks for the telling me where to get suitable materials. I would not have thought of either of them. Is your shaft collapsible or one piece?
As of right now, I do not even know what the original handle looks like so it is difficult for me to visualize how anything could be any better or any worse. I have written a couple of messages to Minelab but they have not answered. Are they always this bad to deal with?
After I get it I may ask you to post or email me a picture of what the original shaft looks like so I can make a comparison.
I have heard others say that a straight shaft is easier to handle in the water.
Are you SWF - South West Florida? Where? We are planning a camping/beach hunting vacation in April. How far are you from Ft Pierce - Sebastian Inlet area on the east coast?