here's another tip for water hunting for do-it-yourselfers
http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=141336
http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=141336
water hunting tip
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VBDave
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Also....
I like this design better than the ones sold online. They have their width 90 degrees to the swing, which I'd think would create lots of resistance to swinging in the water. Your design puts the width parallel to the swing, looks like it would slice through the water much better.
I like this design better than the ones sold online. They have their width 90 degrees to the swing, which I'd think would create lots of resistance to swinging in the water. Your design puts the width parallel to the swing, looks like it would slice through the water much better.
CanSlaw
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Excellent idea and picture, thank you for sharing. Scraps of plexiglass that size are easy to come by.
hamiddetecting
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Nice 
dewcon
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Original question still remains..... what do you use to mount it to the rod to keep it from slipping up or down? Good concept by do you have to melt it to YOUR specific coil angle since there arent any adjustments?
Dew
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use strap ties to mount it to the rod. cut them off when finished detecting. it cannot slip up or down when mounted because the coil will hold it stationary. you form it with heat to your specific coil angle.
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I don't really agree with double posting threads but since its already here, how bout a pic with it attached to the detector.
Dave, some guys make them out of plastic coat hangers. No bending involved.
VBDave
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Thanks!
That's a good idea, especially for the small, light 8" coil on my Sand Shark.
That's a good idea, especially for the small, light 8" coil on my Sand Shark.
