Went on a quick trip to a neighborhood playground that I have not searched for over two years. Hopes were high but was soon apparent that more trash than treasure would be the result.
No worries... able to give the ear an exercise in listening for changes in tones when the target may or may not be a coin.
Did find two pennies as well as coming away with seven lessons learned when detecting with the Fisher 1225X...
Changes in tone
Changes in direction
Perpendicular to sidewalks
Searching near metal
Lead will fool you
Rusted iron tone
Increase discrimination to check a target
Do check it out... may be useful for others with a similar metal detector!
Here is a demo of how I like to tune my 30+ year old metal detector - the Fisher 1225X, specifically for coinshooting but with the chance for a ring, too!
The 1225X has a Discrimination knob that goes from 0 to 10, and a Sensitivity knob that goes from 0 to 10 as well.
It has a Pinpoint button that sets Discrimination to 0 to pick up all metals, and is turned on/off by turning the Discrimination knob counterclockwise past the 0 setting.
Additionally, the 1225X's Sensitivity knob doubles as a Battery Tester by turning the knob counterclockwise past the 0 setting.
There should be a steady and loud signal when the test is good. If the sound fades, is low in volume, or fades, it is likely the batteries need to be replaced... do recommend using the Headphone Jack to prolong the battery life.
For reference, I have my 1225X set at 5.5 Discrimination and 6.5 Sensitivity. It allows for finding Nickels, some trash like foil and pull tabs but at least there is a "crackling" noise, Clad Coins, and Silver and Gold Rings!
Short on time but able to make a quick trip to a local playground for some coinshooting with the Fisher 1225x Metal Detector. It's 30+ years old but still keeps working. Just gotta remember the different sounds it makes for a given target!
Been several months since the parks and playgrounds in our area were closed due to Covid. But, they opened recently. A little dusting off of the old fisher metal detector 1225x and I was back in the swing of things again.This round searched two parks and found a few clad coins and a pendant, too. Else, no precious jewelry or rings. Regardless, coins are always fun to find! Do check back... hope to keep finding more treasures as things open up!
Checked out a couple of parks where I look to coin shoot. Both were closed. Bummer... metal detecting and coin shooting on hold for now. But, plan to get out there as soon as things reopen!
Always ready for the chance at a coinshoot. This round after several strike outside was able to find a few coins as well as a dollar bill on the ground!
Great to have the old RadioShack Metal Detector at the ready... even after a fishing trip for trout!
