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September 14, 2023 Keph Sherin

3 Must-Have Accessories for Metal Detecting
Successful metal detecting takes time and effort. However, you also need the right equipment. Here are some accessories that will make your search easier.

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September 12, 2023 Keph Sherin

A Comprehensive Guide to Gold Panning and Classifying
Gold prospecting is an excellent hobby that gets you outdoors, possibly with significant returns. Read on to learn the basics of panning and classifying.

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September 7, 2023 Keph Sherin

What Different Soil Can Mean for Your Dredging
Dredging is used to find buried materials and keep waterways flowing freely. This guide covers a few of the soil types you may encounter during work.

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August 31, 2023 Keph Sherin

Dry Washers vs. Highbankers: What's the Difference?
The hardest part about gold prospecting is not knowing whether you'll find anything. We'll discuss key points regarding dry washers and highbankers.

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August 29, 2023 Keph Sherin

Why You Need Minelab Manticore & Equinox Counterweights For Metal Detecting
Why You Need Minelab Manticore & Equinox Counterweights For Metal Detecting You don’t pick long items up by their ends, you naturally grab them by the middle, which balances the weight evenly. However, if we are forced to hold something...
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August 28, 2023 Keph Sherin

Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Metal Detector
Finding buried treasure can be fun, but you must care for your metal-detecting equipment. Here, we’ll discuss a few practical methods for beginners.

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August 9, 2023 Keph Sherin

Why Are Headphones So Important in Metal Detecting?
There’s nothing more fun than finding and uncovering buried treasure. Here, we’ll discuss the importance of headphones for metal-detecting enthusiasts.

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August 8, 2023 Keph Sherin

How To Properly Clean Your Unearthed Treasure
Those who enjoy metal detecting and dredging must also learn how to clean the items they find. This guide discusses safe and effective cleaning methods.

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July 26, 2023 Keph Sherin

Oregon Treasure Trail Society Annual Picnic!
Northwest Detector Sales was happy to donate a table full of items to Oregon Treasure Trail Society (OTTS) Annual July Picnic & Group Hunt! If you've never been to an OTTS outing, this is the one to go to. There...
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