What Metals Cannot Be Detected by a Metal Detector?

What Metals cannot be detected by a Metal Detector

Ever wondered why your metal detector misses some treasures? Let’s uncover the hidden secrets of undetectable metals! As I was wandering around detecting Metals with my New Metal Detector, I came across something I missed!  There was a piece of shining material that looked like valuables that did not show any reaction to my Metal …

Read more

5 Best Places to Find Cobalt Metal Detecting

Best Places to Find Cobalt Metal Detecting

Ever thought of detecting cobalt with your metal detector? Unearth the unexpected in unlikely places. Let’s embark on this exciting journey, shall we? Cobalt is one of the harder metals to find during metal detection. With its commercial value and economic importance, it is even harder to find by metal detecting.  But these reasons haven’t …

Read more

11 Best Places to Find Lead Metal Detecting

best places to find lead metal detecting

Ever wondered where to unearth lead treasures with your metal detector? Dive into our guide and turn your curiosity into a fruitful hobby! Searching for lead treasures is somewhat fun and it can also make a profit sometimes. I started lead treasure hunting as a hobby a few years back and I wanted to learn …

Read more

Can a Metal Detector Detect Copper?

Can a metal detector detect copper

Ever found a copper penny and wondered if it could be detected underground? Dive into the fascinating world of metal detecting with us as we unravel the secrets of detecting copper! Every new metal-detecting hobbyist including me has a lot of questions about copper at the start since copper is everywhere and sometimes it’s very …

Read more

Does Tin Foil Set Off Metal Detectors?

Does Tin Foil Set Off Metal Detectors

Ever wrapped a sandwich in tin foil and walked through a metal detector? Curious about the outcome? Discover the intriguing science behind this everyday conundrum! There are some things in life; even if we don’t want to meet them, they just pop up. For me, it has been tin foil, the constant stranger during metal-detecting …

Read more

Do Copper Compression Socks Set Off Metal Detectors?

Do Copper Compression Socks Set Off Metal Detectors

Ever had the thought: Could your copper compression socks trigger a metal detector? Dive in to unravel this intriguing intersection of health wear and security! Do you own a pair of copper compression socks? Or are you planning to buy copper compression socks?  Copper compression socks have been a revelation in the last few years. …

Read more

Does Stainless Steel Set Off Metal Detectors?

Does Stainless Steel Set Off Metal Detectors

Ever walked through a metal detector and wondered if your stainless steel watch could cause an alarm? Let’s dive deep into this intriguing subject! In 2022 I was able to participate in one of the largest events for metal detectorists, which is Digstock III North Carolina organized by Digstock Events. We did a lot of …

Read more

Can Metal Detectors Detect Bronze?

Can metal detectors detect bronze

Ever unearthed an object and wondered if it’s bronze? How would your trusty metal detector respond? Let’s delve into the fascinating world of detecting bronze! When I was new to metal detecting, I didn’t really know how to identify different metals once I found anything. I wanted to learn the differences between each metal and …

Read more

How to Detect Gold Without a Metal Detector?

How to detect Gold without a Metal Detector

Ever held a shiny nugget, wondering if it’s real gold? Learning to identify gold without a metal detector can be a thrilling journey. Ready to discover the secrets hidden in plain sight? Recently I’ve been addicted to detecting valuables like gold. I spent my days detecting things around with my friends, with the little metal …

Read more

Can Metal Detectors Detect Brass?

can metal detectors detect brass

Ever wondered if your trusty metal detector can pick up brass? Dive in, as we unravel the truth behind detecting this coveted metal. Ready for an adventure? As I started metal detecting as a hobby, I was always confused to figure out the difference between Brass and Bronze because of their distinct reddish color. I …

Read more