Finally got my ACE 350! First hunt pic.

[arkansasboy]

I was surprised to go outside today and there sat the box I have been waiting on for 4 weeks. Needless to say I was one happy camper! I put it all together and couldnt help myself but take it out to my grandparents old house place in the country. I discriminated out the first 2 notches and went to swinging. Immediately I found a nail, then a pull tab, and lastly some pieces of metal that I cant identify. I was just getting a feel for it but I was not ready for how hard the ground was so its time to make or get a good shovel.
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[DigginTexas]

can't id the big metal but congrats on the 350! that's what i use also.

[Dan30Cal]

I bet that big piece of metal gave off a big hit...
And those pull tab's - you will find alot more of those

[Dowsing]

Buy a Lesche. You won't be disappointed.

[new jersey andy]

Very cool!! Congrats on the new machine!!

[arkansasboy]

Thanks guys. I have one of those smallish shovels, about 2 ft. long but it has a plastic handle so I think I will modify it to make it a little longer, dig better and put a stronger handle on it.

[Michaeltime]

For a good cheap dig tool go to Walmart and get a dandilion tool it looks like a knife with a edge for cutting and a forked tip. It holds up to digging very well I put away a tool I bought from my dealer made for plugging (it is partial circle ) I like the tool from Walmart best. Cuts into frozen ground easier than a lot of tools real stiff so it don't bend under pressure. I am thinking of using my angle grinder to make the other edge like the one so I can cut from either direction without turning the dandilion tool around.
M6 Mike
One detecting buddy bought a shovel cut the handle down cut material off the shovel face to make a cool little shovel that is strong for woods digging.

[arkansasboy]

Originally Posted by Michaeltime

For a good cheap dig tool go to Walmart and get a dandilion tool it looks like a knife with a edge for cutting and a forked tip. It holds up to digging very well I put away a tool I bought from my dealer made for plugging (it is partial circle ) I like the tool from Walmart best. Cuts into frozen ground easier than a lot of tools real stiff so it don't bend under pressure. I am thinking of using my angle grinder to make the other edge like the one so I can cut from either direction without turning the dandilion tool around.
M6 Mike
One detecting buddy bought a shovel cut the handle down cut material off the shovel face to make a cool little shovel that is strong for woods digging.

I went out again today, with the shovel, and I have decided that i need it longer and with a stiffer handle. The spade needs to be cut down a little on the edges and it should be good to go. It hurts my back to bend over digging the holes so adding some length will help tremendously. I did manage to find a 1987 nickle and an old rusty clevis.

[Dark Chameleon]

Originally Posted by arkansasboy

I went out again today, with the shovel, and I have decided that i need it longer and with a stiffer handle. The spade needs to be cut down a little on the edges and it should be good to go. It hurts my back to bend over digging the holes so adding some length will help tremendously. I did manage to find a 1987 nickle and an old rusty clevis.

Its only been a few weeks since i was only finding these, now im upto 5 wheaties, $7 in clad, a nice old button and these are from one place...so keep it up, im also about a shoe box of trash that didnt go into the trash can, so dont let the trash get you down, the highs are so much worth it

[eninja67]

I just ordered my new Ace 350, and can' t wait to get it! I' m kinda jealous (LOL!!). Keep up the good work and have patients! Regards.

[Tooputz]

Is it my 350 or does everyone dig up alot of bottle caps?