I found this forum while researching how to use a newly purchased metal detector and would appreciate any advice given.
I lost my Class Ring this weekend somewhere in my back yard. It is sizable men's ring (not like Super Bowl ring-sized, but much more mass than, say, a man's wedding band) and it is either 10 or 14 k gold.
Also, it may be obscured by foliage and/or non-metallic debris or even a slight cover of dirt...but it won't be buried. It should actually be on the surface.
I have purchased a Teknetics Delta 4000 for the hunt. One, because the ring is very dear to me and, Two, because....I am a geek at heart and have always wanted a metal detector.
I realize that the technology is good...but from reading these forums I have come to realize that real success with using even good technology in detection is a Black Art of sorts, too, much of which I hope to acquire with experience.
But for now....
I am seeking advice on which settings to use on my Delta 4000 and advice on how to proceed and what "signature" I am specifically looking for should I pass over my class ring with this device.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
I lost my Class Ring this weekend somewhere in my back yard. It is sizable men's ring (not like Super Bowl ring-sized, but much more mass than, say, a man's wedding band) and it is either 10 or 14 k gold.
Also, it may be obscured by foliage and/or non-metallic debris or even a slight cover of dirt...but it won't be buried. It should actually be on the surface.
I have purchased a Teknetics Delta 4000 for the hunt. One, because the ring is very dear to me and, Two, because....I am a geek at heart and have always wanted a metal detector.
I realize that the technology is good...but from reading these forums I have come to realize that real success with using even good technology in detection is a Black Art of sorts, too, much of which I hope to acquire with experience.
But for now....
I am seeking advice on which settings to use on my Delta 4000 and advice on how to proceed and what "signature" I am specifically looking for should I pass over my class ring with this device.
Any advice would be much appreciated.