A New Tool Helps Me Find $250 Of Treasure Amidst Heavy Trash

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @MetalDetectingNYC
    @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад +12

    The Sand Rake: amzn.to/3KSOaVP

  • @randallcolthorpe6149
    @randallcolthorpe6149 Год назад +6

    Now you are ready to become a surf fisherman! You got yourself a sand flea rake! Way to go!

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад +2

      Yes! I often wonder if surf fishermen get jewelry surprises. I suspect they do!

  • @johannesschneider8022
    @johannesschneider8022 Год назад +4

    Good job to clean the environment.
    Thank You
    I do the same always when I out with the detector.
    It is shocking how much trash you found in this little spot of sand.
    But good Karma comes always back - - - - - - - - - - >Ring
    Regards from Germany

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      Thank you to you as well! This is important to do so it doesn’t look like this spot.

  • @1jostaclo
    @1jostaclo Год назад +8

    It's not trash. I take my metal scrap home and toss it in 5 gal buckets. Then take it to recycling center a couple times a year.

  • @jeffhays1968
    @jeffhays1968 Год назад +14

    That scoop is pretty much the same as we use for sand fleas in the surf to use for bait. Every once in a while we get trash and treasure while fishing for bait.

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад +1

      Yes! I always wondered that!

    • @melvingrimes7886
      @melvingrimes7886 Год назад

      ​@@MetalDetectingNYCThanks Merrill and I will just have to get my finances straight and find me another sovereign xs. I loved my old minelab.

  • @mwdjr3158
    @mwdjr3158 Год назад +4

    I hope whoever empties that trash can doesn’t leave half of it on the beach with the holes on that sides of it

  • @jimmymalone3494
    @jimmymalone3494 Год назад +2

    Awesome Sand rake!! I enjoyed your video.Good luck to you.

  • @DIG_5050
    @DIG_5050 Год назад +6

    What a unique way to find nectar. That’s a pretty slick tool to rake the sand. It looks like any metal detecting-takes and teaches patience. I’m glad you found some neat stuff. Keep digging, Merrill! 😎

  • @alanwilliams2452
    @alanwilliams2452 Год назад +2

    Have you rver looked inside a house for treasure behind a wall and would a pin tracker find stuff in walls like a can of couns

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      It beeps when metal is in range. But you would get the same beep for a nail or a treasure. We have a much simpler fix when we dig a hole in the ground.

  • @daleb2401
    @daleb2401 Год назад

    It is great to see someone showing how much work and trash that is picked up. Its not all treasures everytime like some people expect.

  • @petesuntrup2095
    @petesuntrup2095 Год назад +4

    Merrill,I can totally see how that would be something useful in trashy sandy areas. Makes sense, Once I watched a archaeological dig, asked the guy if I could bring my metal detector to help….they looked at me and said “ we sift everything that way we don’t miss anything” Interesting

  • @davidfrazier1186
    @davidfrazier1186 Год назад +2

    Perfect Example of Merrill thinking oustside of the Scoop Great Vid👍

  • @jimcollins9999
    @jimcollins9999 Год назад +2

    You remember Crazy Eddie? Those signals would even drive him.insane! 🤣

  • @JuanfFigueroa
    @JuanfFigueroa Год назад +1

    Wow, that's a beautiful tool.

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      Its effective if you scoop and sift in the dry. Pulling on dry sand will do nothing. But the technique shown in the video will make it work.

  • @BirdDogg
    @BirdDogg Год назад +2

    Nice tool. I once saw a guy who had made a neodymium magnet rake he was using to take the beach, seemed to grab bottle caps well

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад +1

      Brilliant! Yes ive seen that in the dirt too. The struggle is with the magnetic sands on the beach. Could you imagine how heavy that must get?

    • @BirdDogg
      @BirdDogg Год назад

      @@MetalDetectingNYC oh yeah, I reckon you are right, I use a monster neodymium magnet out detecting for artillery. Thing will break a finger over a horseshoe, but super handy for grabbing big iron

  • @Windsurfingaddict
    @Windsurfingaddict Год назад +1

    Enjoyed watching, 99.9% would not attempted this place lol, well done on you finds 😎😎

  • @baneverything5580
    @baneverything5580 Год назад +7

    That looks like a Louisiana crawfish rake. In spring I made up to 500 bucks a day catching small crawfish in ditches to sell as bait and to a pet store.

  • @herbertkroll1266
    @herbertkroll1266 Год назад +4

    I've added a strong magnet to my scoop to catch iron stuff on the outside. It works quite well in the water; it saves time.

  • @danb7713
    @danb7713 Год назад +2

    Fun video. I think most people think that the best metal detecting videos are finding incredible things, but honestly enjoying a place and an experience that is new to you is exciting even if you are digging trash most of the time.
    You beat the dragon today. Most people turned away when they heard all that.
    I find that those areas are full of good targets and lessons.
    I like the old trash dumps but they are challenging.

  • @FloodGold
    @FloodGold Год назад +1

    I'm glad you did what I had only thought about doing haha.
    I find it funny that I recently looked at this exact same rake as well as a Magnetic Pickup Sweeper with Wheels. My idea was pretty much the same as yours, to test them out on a trashy beach and see if they helped clear it. I guess we now know it works so thanks for taking action.

  • @oldpelon
    @oldpelon Год назад +2

    Nice hunt

  • @skulldiver
    @skulldiver Год назад +15

    You're a patient man Merrill😅.What a trashy hell😢

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад +3

      It was strangely therapeutic!

    • @fabianwylie8707
      @fabianwylie8707 Год назад

      @@MetalDetectingNYC, like doing the ironing 😂😂😂. Congratulations on the ring 🎉🎉🎉

    • @allanohlsen7729
      @allanohlsen7729 Год назад

      Interesting, Merrill. Just an idea, get a white 5 gal. bucket with the lid. Dump rake findings on the lid where you can spot the goodies ,pick through it, dump the junk in the bucket, repeat the process.

  • @billfitzpatrick6202
    @billfitzpatrick6202 Год назад +1

    Your video is the best explaination of the differences in conductivity as it applies to a metal detector I have ever come across, I was hesitant to get started into this hobby without a basic understanding, so thank you, i think this is going to be fun, specially if I stay away from the heavily trashy areas!

  • @bryanolier6775
    @bryanolier6775 Год назад +2

    Great job cleaning up the beach we need You to come down to the Gulf coast and clean up our beach, LOL.😂

  • @chrisernest3222
    @chrisernest3222 Год назад +1

    Love all the Genius ideas you apply to being more efficient in your finds, ur the only channel who goes to this extent ty Willem 👍🏻

  • @UndergroundMetalDetecting
    @UndergroundMetalDetecting Год назад +2

    With the wind noise, have you ever looked into those foam windsock enclosures for the GoPro? We picked up one off Amazon but haven't had enough windy detecting days to give it a test yet.

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад +2

      Yeah mine is bent out of shape. Im buying another one now.

  • @kydo97
    @kydo97 Год назад +1

    Good job. I admire your tenacity.

  • @johnhubbard6262
    @johnhubbard6262 Год назад

    Sand Flea Rake, very nice adaptation to filter out the trash. I use one to sift through the surf where the "heavies" drop. A big bonus is when the sand fleas are in abundance you create a fishing hot spot and if you keep a line in the water your going to get bit - a lot.

  • @75blackviking
    @75blackviking Год назад

    Pretty badass that you have that level of discernment between materials. Hope ya find some gold!

  • @itsallfabrication
    @itsallfabrication Год назад

    well done, good finds and a cleaner beach.

  • @jamiepirkle7021
    @jamiepirkle7021 Год назад +1

    I have spots very similar to that here and was thinking about using one of those. I am glad it worked well for you.

  • @LongIslandsHardcoreDetectorist
    @LongIslandsHardcoreDetectorist Год назад +4

    That tool is a cool idea

  • @jaimechapa7828
    @jaimechapa7828 Год назад

    Sir Merrell if I may please let me salute you for taking the time to clean your detecting area ,your not alone because I do the same thing here at the beach i detect, an4

  • @arcticmorning
    @arcticmorning Год назад +1

    Innovative and being. Vrsatile is the key to success. Nice video Merrill and thanks for àlways making me chuckle.i bet the kids love you as their teacher

  • @g0vlf454
    @g0vlf454 Год назад

    Playing in the sand, cleaning the beach and getting some good stuff..

  • @chasinglegends9413
    @chasinglegends9413 Год назад +2

    How can I get my hands on one of those scoops that's amazing

  • @scottnyc6572
    @scottnyc6572 Год назад +2

    A pooper scooper for metal.It’s like speed reading the ground.If you fill a 5 gallon bucket with pull tabs and bottle caps you can cash in for scrap.It’s good for syringes also i bet.The scooper just needs to be 3 to 4 feet wide like a push broom.Nice job.

  • @EmeraldCityDiggers
    @EmeraldCityDiggers Год назад

    Glad you scored after all that work👊🏻

  • @outlawjjsmith
    @outlawjjsmith Год назад +1

    I currently have the Equinox 600, should I stay with it or go to the Legend, I do beaches and old lake beds dried up or Nature Trails/Parks

    • @outlawjjsmith
      @outlawjjsmith Год назад

      so no comment about the Nox vs Legend?

  • @detectingdaft
    @detectingdaft Год назад +1

    Great video. Best wishes form Lancashire England.

  • @pegatreasurehunter
    @pegatreasurehunter Год назад

    Nice tool, love it. Great video again. 👍😀

  • @mickbalton7028
    @mickbalton7028 Год назад +2

    You are very much like me Merrill, when you know there's treasure somewhere, you have to come up with a way at getting at it. I also have a place next to a beach,it's a small forest where everyone would hide from the sun an picknic.
    The trash level is the same,I thought to just dig it all up an sieve it..

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      It’s all about finding a way! Where there is volume you have to find a way to cut in to that volume of targets. The treasure is there!

  • @CHAD-RYAN
    @CHAD-RYAN Год назад +1

    I have a sand flee scoop and havee been debatingg on selling its for a detecting scoop.

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      Detecting scoops are more surgical. 95 times out of 100 I would prefer the traditional scoop. But this made a dent pretty quickly.

  • @normski425
    @normski425 Год назад +3

    Thanks for the video, there is a party beach near me I have avoided because of all the trash, I may have to rethink my hunting strategy 😊

  • @wayne7703
    @wayne7703 22 дня назад

    I made one of those in 1985. I got the idea from a paperback called “Wizards Treasure Secrets” I didn’t find a lot but it could work to clean areas for sure! Good luck!

  • @ohiofredl
    @ohiofredl Год назад

    Nice tool great finds thanks for vid.

  • @TheSluicers
    @TheSluicers Год назад +1

    Very interesting tool, gave some solid results! Have nowhere with anywhere near that much trash here in NZ, but looks like it did wonders in that spot! Cheers

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад +1

      New Zealand looks and sounds wonderful! Trash like this is embarrassing! In retrospect it felt good to take the proactive approach! Cheers Sluicers!!!!

  • @diemaschine2287
    @diemaschine2287 Год назад +1

    What I find funny is that giant stainless shovel is less than a small sand scoop. You could make 6-7 sand scoops with the material in that shovel but scoops are $30-40 more. I was expecting this to be around $200. Just another way people scam I guess.

  • @amazingcolonelangus4535
    @amazingcolonelangus4535 Год назад +2

    One channel had a plastic food crate/tray (holes in it) with water foam noodles zip tied around the outside rim of the crate and they would dump the honey badger scoop in it to see what they found. Had a rope from the floating crate tied to their waist.

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      Ive seen the floating things. I like the idea that you have something that you can dump the sand on while in the water

  • @paulsdogwalking
    @paulsdogwalking Год назад

    great adventure, well done sir

  • @JuanfFigueroa
    @JuanfFigueroa Год назад +1

    Merrill that beach is loaded.

  • @christopherfallon6086
    @christopherfallon6086 Год назад +1

    Merrill you know you can use the discrimination feature along with setting tone and volume for the VDI’s on that machine, so you have an easier time hinting areas like that

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад +1

      Yes but that is only to hear certain ranges of numbers at a higher amplitude. The problem is that what I want (gold) is mid to low tone. Gold would only ring up high if it is next to silver on a piece of jewelry. The only thing I could see helping is enhanced audio which would help me hear size better but in that soup it didn’t matter.

  • @SpartanONegative
    @SpartanONegative Год назад

    Nice Work 👍 Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @randallcox4930
    @randallcox4930 Год назад +1

    Merrill, From the heart I really enjoyed this video. Definitely a different approach. A detecting buddy of mine is a Pepsiholic. When we are out he breaks the pull tab off his can and drops it in his pouch. I asked him why he does that, and he responded his mustache was always getting snagged by the tab. I said "Oh, so it's all about you........"

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад +1

      Thank you! All you need to do is look at history! People with mustaches screw up the world! 🤣

  • @eapj12
    @eapj12 Год назад

    It is good for sand flea's also along the beaches. Which Pin Pointer do you use, or which would you recommend?

  • @waltsisco
    @waltsisco Год назад +1

    Hey Merrill, will a stainless ring stick to the magnet?

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад +1

      The lower end (cheaper) version of stainless steel will.

  • @dennisgodaire485
    @dennisgodaire485 Год назад +1

    Thank You ... Very Informative Channel

  • @robertdavis2362
    @robertdavis2362 7 месяцев назад +1

    What is a better detector deus 2 or equinox 800

  • @mickeymelton66
    @mickeymelton66 Год назад

    Love your channel & content.

  • @gregoryclayton8287
    @gregoryclayton8287 Год назад +2

    Hi Merrill, I thought the large scoop is a wonderful idea, I like how you keep bringing us new and cool ways of finding interesting and lucrative items, even without metal detecting. At a boy on cleaning up the beach Mr. Clean, and your reward is some cool rings and a nice heart's chain with XX's, congratulations!!! Bellybutton ring??? Thank you big guy for all you do, keep up the great work! I had a blast!, GOD BLESS! signed, Greg the Egg. P.S. I do miss the dogs.

  • @eriksturm7599
    @eriksturm7599 Год назад +1

    What type of camera do you use? Go pro?

  • @SMALLTOWNMETALDETECTING
    @SMALLTOWNMETALDETECTING Год назад +1

    Thats handy i might have to get me one whenever i go back to the beach.

  • @Chuckster11111
    @Chuckster11111 Год назад +2

    Wow like beach Janitor! Earning positive Karma.

  • @bubbie3533
    @bubbie3533 6 месяцев назад

    Very clean!

  • @robinkhan7468
    @robinkhan7468 Год назад +1

    Oh! How fun! 😀 Bingo 🙌🏼. No sand near me but what a great idea. 🤓

  • @digginggopher
    @digginggopher Год назад +1

    I seen those rakes at my friends cottage, they are for taking acorns and shells out if the sand

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      Yes, repurposed for metal detecting. It wont work on dirt, but trashy beaches have a workable solution rather than one at a time.

  • @danalively3305
    @danalively3305 Год назад +1

    just ordered one !!

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      Right on. Remember, if you drag it, it will get filled with sand too quickly. I scoop, then I sift to let out the sand, then I repeat. You eventually get in a rhythm!

  • @jerrytalley802
    @jerrytalley802 Год назад +1

    Mel, you need a motor powered, mini, beach cleaning machine, that is self propelled. How cool would that be?

  • @paulsdogwalking
    @paulsdogwalking Год назад

    came back through for another view time and comments, toward the end i realized i was engrossed in search through the junk, the level of difficulty and the struggle, anyone can go out and hunt, some people film it,, some people film it well and tell a good story, thanks for the story time

  • @NormFreilinger
    @NormFreilinger Год назад

    Thanks for the explanation on the tones………no one has ever mentioned on u-tube

  • @pleasestandby5954
    @pleasestandby5954 Год назад +2

    That detector sounds like Bubo from Clash of the Titans

  • @EmeraldCityDiggers
    @EmeraldCityDiggers Год назад +1

    Hope all is well brother! Moved from Seattle to Florida 👊🏻

  • @williamalvey632
    @williamalvey632 Год назад +1

    What a really enjoyable video I thought the UK was bad for rubbish you did a great job really enjoyed your video 👍😃😊

  • @frankboet1
    @frankboet1 Год назад +2

    Merrill, I'm glad you got paid with some treasure while cleaning up the beach. Btw, I love the Honey Badger scoop. I have used it several times at the beach and it is an earth mover.

  • @bj2294
    @bj2294 Год назад +1

    Interesting. How do I get started. Equipment etc.

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      Watch this video: ruclips.net/video/nI9aptAWQeI/видео.htmlsi=aeACuWPxlIufzT2R

  • @smokenjoe1194
    @smokenjoe1194 Год назад +1

    Luv the vid. Great sifter. I try to collect one of each of the colored tabs each outing. It seems as tho you found all the colors in one scoop

  • @genegilstrap612
    @genegilstrap612 Год назад +1

    pretty cool hunt.

  • @outwest100az
    @outwest100az Год назад +1

    Orchid beach in the Bronx has been around mucho years. Give it a try. My grandma back in 62 found 54 dollars at her feet one day when we set up our umbrella. Been out of that hell hole since 1978 not missing a thing. have fun

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      Like orchard beach Beach Metal Detecting: The Methods Of Mr. Gold Robert Crespo
      ruclips.net/video/UD95xDnnzOw/видео.html

  • @socalmetaldetecting
    @socalmetaldetecting Год назад

    Have you seen the SANDRAGIN? Looks similar, but has wheels and you can sift sand by tilting handle up and rocking back.

  • @dispatched.
    @dispatched. Год назад +1

    I have thought about getting 1 of those. Getting paid for the services of beach cleaning is always nice!!

  • @TeamLynchBMD
    @TeamLynchBMD Год назад

    Have you ever seen the videos from RIO where they use long handle rakes to rake the trough in the surf to find rakes? It's pretty cool

  • @tomsrivermetaldetectorpage5517
    @tomsrivermetaldetectorpage5517 Год назад +1

    Got to buy a few for the low cost price!

  • @davidkelly8274
    @davidkelly8274 Год назад +1

    Good idea.

  • @johnbowman476
    @johnbowman476 Год назад +1

    Interesting, I gold detect in Cali where there are a lot of lead bullets. I know people haven't bothered to detect these high trash areas by the amount of trash still there. Its too rocky for this technique but gets the wheels to spinning thinking

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      Yep! That site had my wheels spinning for years. I think there is a lot more there. Trash and treasure!

  • @rbrown2895
    @rbrown2895 Год назад +1

    Interesting!! Thanks!!👍😎👍

  • @Wyrm1701
    @Wyrm1701 Год назад

    To be honest, you could automate this system. A bucket wheel digger feeding sand and so on to a rotating trommel that deposits everything that isn't sand into a collector. You'd need a power source, whether a big battery and electric motor or a gasoline engine, to actually keep the thing working (or a pedal cycle system even), but you'd clean the beach and get treasure both.

  • @harrysurtees8710
    @harrysurtees8710 Год назад

    Much love from California

  • @gregbuehrer5955
    @gregbuehrer5955 Год назад +3

    The last video with the Nexus, now this new scoop technique, I think you found new and interesting ways to make old, close, given up on spots fun again. Nice to see it pay for itself on the first hunt and earn a bag of Taco Bell for the ride home. Nice, new, interesting info here. Thanks.

  • @boblemon8337
    @boblemon8337 Год назад

    Myself I would change coils to a small one. That works great

  • @benrjohansen
    @benrjohansen Год назад +1

    People are just slobs!!! Amen brother

  • @mathewalves5203
    @mathewalves5203 Год назад +6

    Every time you throw away a aluminum can it’s a nickel

    • @charlesmartella
      @charlesmartella 3 месяца назад

      How many cents is a nickel ? We get 10 cents a can in Western Australia.

  • @QuiltingMatilda
    @QuiltingMatilda Год назад +1

    Enjoyed the video! I can see how this mindless kind of thing can be soothing. Kinda like pulling weeds. I enjoy doing that😊

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      Yes! Even better when its treasure.....but cleaning the beach was very much like pulling weeds. :)

  • @tanyaesposito4114
    @tanyaesposito4114 Год назад +1

    How can I get a small handle for my Honey Badger scoop?

  • @angelamillard6418
    @angelamillard6418 Год назад

    We do find amazing amounts of trash! ❤ Great treasures amongst the refuse. ❤

  • @momtrips6783
    @momtrips6783 Год назад

    The water looks great! It was 102 in my car after work and no end in sight to the heat.

  • @yoyoyohihihidude
    @yoyoyohihihidude Год назад +1

    Merrill were you worried about losing small stuff like earrings?

    • @MetalDetectingNYC
      @MetalDetectingNYC  Год назад

      Losing small stuff with this method is inevitable. But we took a dent out of the trash on the beach which makes it easier to navigate with a metal detector and identify those earrings. WhenI went in the water I thought to myself about how I spent so much time clearing the dirt, and perhaps left prematurely.

  • @zzzzzzzzzzaper
    @zzzzzzzzzzaper Год назад +1

    Good plan heavys go deep.

  • @stevebonds4698
    @stevebonds4698 Год назад

    That's a great idea. I do have a thought that may work faster. Get yourself a 5 gallon bucket and once the basket is full dump it in the bucket. Then take it home and go through it all. Save all that aluminum cause you can turn it in for money. Thanks for the video.

  • @jerrytalley802
    @jerrytalley802 Год назад +1

    Mel,t Hanks for the link, but you’re not using the sand flea rake in that photo, it has small square holes, you had tgat made, didn’t you? Your handle is round too

  • @johnurso5184
    @johnurso5184 Год назад

    I couldn't tolerate that, even with the rake !! Idk what lake that was, but that's crazy !!