REAL_RAT_FINK
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I've broken 2 15" inch coils, ruined 3 or 4 pin pointers, and broken my fair share of wooden handled scoops. I've learned from some of my mistakes and wanted to share what works. For those of you who are hard on your equipment like I am, this may help.
From detect-ed, coil savers: use these with the stock shaft and use two for each side, insert the black one first and the red on the outer. Continue to buy these as they wear out. They work.
From ebay: coil ear protector with zip tie supports. Zip ties lasted around 5 months and exceeded my expectations. Firms up the ears and stabilizes the coil, and takes the weight off the downward push. Also, I found that regular sized zip ties do fit through the little openings if you force it. These should last even longer.
From ebay: pinpointer cover. Then wrap tight with electrical tape all the way up to the light, to prevent dirt from working its way in. I also cover the speaker to protect it and because I think it's a bit loud.
Last, buy a carbon fiber shaft for your scoop. You won't regret it.
RRF
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From detect-ed, coil savers: use these with the stock shaft and use two for each side, insert the black one first and the red on the outer. Continue to buy these as they wear out. They work.
From ebay: coil ear protector with zip tie supports. Zip ties lasted around 5 months and exceeded my expectations. Firms up the ears and stabilizes the coil, and takes the weight off the downward push. Also, I found that regular sized zip ties do fit through the little openings if you force it. These should last even longer.
From ebay: pinpointer cover. Then wrap tight with electrical tape all the way up to the light, to prevent dirt from working its way in. I also cover the speaker to protect it and because I think it's a bit loud.
Last, buy a carbon fiber shaft for your scoop. You won't regret it.
RRF
Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk