City of Belmont - Ruth Faulkner Public Library

The metal detecting bible, helpful tips, expert tricks and insider secrets for finding hidden treasures

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The metal detecting bible

handbooks

helpful tips, expert tricks and insider secrets for finding hidden treasures

REFERENCE WORKS. The ultimate A-to-Z guide revealing everything you need to know to become a metal detecting expert Who wouldn't get a thrill from discovering buried treasure? Now with this in-depth guide, you can learn the secrets to finding valuable items like coins, jewelry and historical relics with a metal detector. With tips on choosing the ideal detector, step-by-step instructions on finding spots most likely to have treasure, and insider techniques on cleaning and improving items to maximize resale value, you learn everything needed to enjoy this fun and financially rewarding hobby. With its collection of photos and illustrations, this book simplifies complex procedures like GPS integration and specialized swing techniques. The Metal Detecting Bible also features a find journal, where you can catalog all your discoveries

Basic principles -- Tools of the trade -- Metal detecting techniques -- How to recognize old places -- Getting permission -- Scouting old sites -- Hunting beaches and parks for jewelry -- Prospecting -- How to clean, preserve, and sell your finds -- That's all folks -- Appendix. Informal metal detecting permission agreement ; Finds journal ; Resources