Ahorton10 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I went into the vultures today to scout out an area I've had my eye on. I didn't find any gold but I think im getting the hang if the gpx5k. I found a tiny little screw maybe from a pair of glasses at about 6 inches with my 14x9 coil. Took about ten minutes rolling it around before I actually got it in the scoop. Sometimes I wonder just how much depth and sensitivity do i really need haha, I might have to make a gold bug mini like tom h so I can find my finds in a reasonable amount of time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Running a magnet under your scoop helps locate those tiny ferrous targets quick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Adam........oh ya....your gonna be digging some really small deep stuff now But, it could be deep yellow stuff! Remember to use that super magnet on the back of the pick. Like I usually dont do Keep at it bud. GL to ya Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahorton10 Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 I do use a magnet, this little booger just got past it haha. It just blows me away how small of targets it hits with such a big coil. I'm definately glad I a bought it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwaysdirty Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Its funny using those pick magnets and then lose the target, then go crazy trying to find it, then realize its a piece of wire stuck on the magnet I completely forgot was on the pick. Maybe I'm the only dumbass thats done that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Tom Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 No you're not alone Bro. Old Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyy Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Nope- definitely not alone in that, AlwaysDirty. Adam... so you're new to the GPX 5000? Well you've got a great tool there. 14x9 is one of my favorite coils. Great for seeing if there is gold in the area. I have found a .2g piece with it and I know many people say it will get stuff that does not register on the scales. Can't wait to see your upcoming gold finds! Edited April 3, 2016 by Andyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahorton10 Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Thanks Andy, I've had it for a few months now and found a few nuggets with it. Alwaysdirty, I've definately done the same thing also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 8 hours ago, Alwaysdirty said: Its funny using those pick magnets and then lose the target, then go crazy trying to find it, then realize its a piece of wire stuck on the magnet I completely forgot was on the pick. Maybe I'm the only dumbass thats done that. LOL....been there and still doing that!! Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampstomper Al Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 12 hours ago, TomH said: LOL....been there and still doing that!! Tom H. 21 hours ago, Alwaysdirty said: Its funny using those pick magnets and then lose the target, then go crazy trying to find it, then realize its a piece of wire stuck on the magnet I completely forgot was on the pick. Maybe I'm the only dumbass thats done that. Last time we were in Wickernburg I accidentally got two of them suckers stuck together.. Should have them separated any day now.. j/k, but they definitely wouldn't come apart by any normal means.. Took a vise, pair of vise grips, hammer and well tapered strong wooden shim to finally get 'em apart.. So yeah, that piece of thin waxy paper between 'em really does serve a purpose, just so y'all know for sure.. Swamp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 I use the edge of my work bench to separate them. I hold one and the other rests on the be bench ... they will slide apart much easier than trying to pull them apart. Mike F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garimpo Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Mike your right about the sliding. One of those big wooden clamps for holding glued furniture together works wonders. Clamp one and then slide the other one off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 garimpo ... that is probably a better way than mine as there is no chance for them to reunite your way ... mine ... sometimes two or three tries to get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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