Techniques
How to Clean and Preserve Metal Detecting Finds Without Damaging Them
What you do after pulling a find from the ground matters just as much as finding it. Here's how to get it right the first time.
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Techniques
Techniques
How to Stay Hands-Free While Metal Detecting (Without Breaking Your Flow)
Your phone keeps pulling you out of the hunt. Here's how to log finds, flag signals, and track progress without breaking stride.
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Techniques
How to Know If a Metal Detecting Spot Is Actually Worth Going Back To
One hunt doesn't tell you much about a location. Here's how to measure a spot over time and decide where to invest your hours.
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Techniques
Why Most Detectorists Never Know Which Machine or Coil Is Actually Working Best
Feel is unreliable. Here's how tracking your finds against your setup reveals what's actually working.
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Research
How to Find Old Metal Detecting Sites That Aren't Visible Anymore
The best finds are tied to things no longer visible. Here's how to bring those places back into view with LiDAR, historical aerials, and map overlays.
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Techniques
How to Stop Re-Detecting the Same Ground (And Actually Cover a Site Properly)
Most of the time when you miss a find, it's not your machine or skill. It's coverage. Here's how to see exactly where you've been.
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Getting Started
How to Get Permission for Metal Detecting Without Awkward Conversations
The best places to hunt are often on private land. Learn how PermissionLink makes land access simple, respectful, and verifiable for both sides.
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