29 cents richer...grass is yucky

Korban · May 8, 2006

Well got my minelab xterra 30 today in the mail (thanks tony) and went out to play in the dirt. I found all clad ( one quarter the rest pennys) a bullet, a pull tab, a metal lid and a whole hell of a lot of old sprinkler heads, not in use anymore. I dug here at the university. Coins were pretty corroded, its really dry here, however they water like a monsoon in the summer.

Grass is hard to dig in, like 2 inches thick and then hard soil. any suggestions? Oh i do feel a bit dorky out there, im prolly one of about 5 others that metal detect, and i have never seen the others.

This is so fun.

roadrunner_426 · May 9, 2006

That's 29 cents more than I've come up with the last couple of times out....as for digging in tough grass, the thing I do is lean my weight into the spade on the initial cut and get it in as deep as possible on the first thrust ; might want to brace the area just below the grip with your other hand to guard against bending...I've got a dirt driveway at a house I'm working now that I think I'll need a pick ax for...hope your's isn't quite that bad . Roadrunner_426

Korban · May 9, 2006

hey thanks for the response and the info. Im searching in an area were theres probably alot of change lying around, on a campus. I dont care if i find anything worth anything, im so excited just to be out hunting :grin:

WThesing · May 9, 2006

Get yourself a good quality digging tool, and make sure it's sharp. Wiggle the blade side to side and it will cut into hard soil. Make your cuts soto allow to lift out a plug.

Steeler1 · May 9, 2006

Didn't you get a sabre tooth digger with your order? I'm not familiar with what that is, but it sure has a satisfatory sounding name. :grin:

Korban · May 9, 2006

i did get a digging tool with my order. Its working great. It does feel a little funny to be digging into a nice lawn....but hey i know the grounds crew pretty well so it kool, still feels weird. I feel like a little kid.....thinking digging holes is bad :lol:

john77343 · May 9, 2006

Ya I know that feeling :shock:

You think that they are staring at you. :wow:

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