Day 1 metal detecting school: Minelab Excalibur II
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- Опубликовано: 16 авг 2020
- In this video Paul and I head up the coast to visit my friend Nick for a lesson on metal detecting with the Minelab Excalibur II. The video starts with unboxing and assembling the Excalibur II with the training starting at 8:05
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Just in case anyone would like to know a little about the physics behind this: Metal detectors transmit AC magnetic fields. When the magnetic field pierces a conductive material, eddy currents are induced in the conductor. The eddy currents generate their own magnetic fields. The direction of the generated magnetic field is such that it opposes the impressed magnetic field. The receiver measures the superposition of the transmitted and response fields in the form of a perturbation signal. Using a mixer circuit, one can extract the complex in-phase (cosine,) and in-quadrature (sine) response transfer functions. The nature of these depends on many things but mostly, the frequency of the transmitted signal and the electrical conductivity of the material. Transmitting in several frequencies allows better discrimination and better conductivity allows for lower loss in induced eddy currents In fact, if your metal detector is able to do in-phase/quadrature detection, it can classify the metal to some extent. What makes this difficult is that size and range of the object also effect the transfer functions. However, with sufficiently different metals, the distinction is easier. Moreover, if the object forms a closed loop shape with an opening in the interior, like a ring or metal loop, the response signal will be much greater than for a solid object of the same material of otherwise comparable size. This is why folks can identify gold rings versus junk metal because the response is from a closed loop of a highly conductive metal. One last benefit of gold is that is doesn't corrode or oxidize which means it's surface eddy currents are less impeded. Cheers!
Thanks for the info!
@@DangarMarine My pleasure Stu! Thank YOU for all you do!
The bit with the gate killed me lol. Looking forward to underwater adventures!
At least he closed the gate behind him. Everyone else leaves it open.😂
He's a diligent man. :)
Finally subscribed! Nice to have you in my notified feed instead of just watching you for probably about a year now. Love your content, explanations just your attitude in general rocks buddy. I don't watch many ocean related channels mainly because I'm in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado... but I always catch yours.
Thanks mate! :)
I lost my wedding ring in a field once. I knew exactly where it fell off but could not find it. Rented a fine metal detector and went back and found it immediately - it fell down sideways between the tufts of grass. Worth the price of the rental for sure.
Glad to hear you found it.
Nick was very good at explaining how the detector works . Great job !
It was great to spend the day with him. All that information will really help when we jump in the water.
Just bought myself a new Excal 2 and appreciate your video on getting set up and knowing how to run it. Lots of good content. Thanks from Mike in sunny Florida
You’re welcome Mike. Happy detecting! 🙂
one of the best hobbies...rewarding in being outside..going to different places and meeting great folks who share your passion..or who have lost a valuable..have fun....
Definitely a lot of fun and great to be outdoors.
And to think I just got into magnet fishing, and thought I found cool stuff doing that... I can't wait for your treasure-hunting videos!
Thanks mate, I’m looking forward to getting underwater with it too!
I saw a gate like that in Greece in 92, I pissed myself laughing then as well. Keep well and stay safe.
I got a good chuckle out of the gate scene. Thanks Stu!
Great video, Stu! And great update with the chickens :))
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really interestiing video Stu. Good luck with the detecting.
Thanks Paul. 🙂
Nice!!! I have been waiting on this one. Thanks! Good luck hunting!!!
Thanks mate!
Great show Stu, loved the waiting for the gate to open, very interesting, have buddies that live metal detecting. Daisy knew she was in trouble rest of the day in box, Jeff in LA USA
Thanks Jeff. Yes, I think she decided that the day was official over. ;)
Very enjoyable vlog looking forward to seeing you go metal detecting stay safe
Thanks mate, I’m looking forward to our first underwater search too.
Learning any metal detector is progressive. It will take you many years and many different targets. I'm so excited for this. Looking forward to your first ever treasure. 💙👌
For sure, Nick has been doing this for decades and says he is still learning.
@@DangarMarine so good! Happy hunting
Stu, I had a similar unit more than a dozen years ago when I lived in the US Virgin Islands. Never took my unit deeper than 20 meters. I mostly scoured under water areas around beaches and boat mooring areas in the bay's. The detectors work amazingly well under water. There are other coils that you can consider depending on targets and depth, once you better know the detector. You are in for an adventure. Thanks for taking us all along on your adventures... Joe
Thanks Joe. Once I’m more familiar with the stock detector it will be interesting to look into the available upgrades.
@@DangarMarine You have a leg up with a mate that already has substantial underwater detector experience "and" experience with the same detector, with a premium quality Minelab detector to start with. Good friends, good beer, good boat, good detector... It can't get much better than that... Oh I forgot the most important, good wife... almost got you in trouble... Take care... Joe
I got the Garrett Sea Hunter PI ,I couldn't not dig a target because it didn't sound right and I doubt I'd ever do enough to learn so the extra cash for the Excalibur wasn't for me.
Be interested to see how you get on underwater.
I dig and disappear in a cloud of silt in slack water. With a tide running you can see the hole but the smb is trying to drag you off station...which my boat cover needs to see. I now bang some heavy duty tent pegs into the chalky bottom to anchor the smb and can stay on station if it's not a huge tide running.
Those big sand tent pegs look a good idea, will get some of those for the sandy areas.
I'm on the hunt for two bronze cannons a salvage guy I know lifted then dropped when the bag split 20 years ago, he's finally admitted he will never dive again so gave me the spot.
Love the channel.👌
There are definitely huge challenges to detecting underwater in low vis with a current flowling. Sounds like you are onto a great mission there. Good luck with finding the canons!
@@DangarMarine Found em, estimated 14th-16th century Portugese ;)
thanks for this Stu,a nice change and very informative.take care
Thanks David, glad you enjoyed it. I'm really looking forward to taking it underwater now I've got my head around it.
So glad to see you have completely recovered from the injuries to your limbs. I had no idea metal detecting was so involved.
Thanks mate. Right thumb still isn't great but it doesn't stop me doing much fortunately.
Thankyou
Will be giving my Excalibur 2 ago soon (First timer)
This video has been up 5 Mins, goes for 50 mins and already has 30+ likes - Stu, Your reputation preceeds you 😄
What I don't get is the unlike ... I mean, seriously ... just don't watch it ... what kind of nob cheese eating gobermouch do you have to be to dislike these videos?
Precedes?
art mallory - Oops spelling corrected 😄
You mean you DON'T click like before hitting Play??? What manner of hooligan are you sir?
@@barrylinkiewich9688 yeah , on my regulars I do also just hit like before play. Stu rocks, instant like.
I once rented a underwater metal detector 20 years or so ago to hunt around a well used anchorage in Lake Erie, USA. We figured as a team one guy would use the machine one guy would dig. The bottom was fairly deep silt so we knew the digger would have to work quickly before all the viz was gone. After the 100th steel can pop top we learned that 1) this wasn’t as easy as it looked, 2) we really didn’t understand the equipment settings. Your detectors look to have considerably better adjustment and of course 20 year newer technology but having someone with experience on your specific tool is a huge leg up. Good luck mucking! I look forward to seeing those videos.
It definitely is harder than I expected, particular out in the real world. The modern detectors do make it easier though which is great.
We had a Helicopter land on one of our properties the other day.
And before taking off along with our clients, our head guide (a little tired from a day of activities) walked over a few meters and opened the gate on the driveway! :D
I'm so sending him a timestamp on that!
I love the comedy bit at the end 😍
We are going to need a bigger bag, boss. Stay safe.
You got that right!
Great finds enjoyed
Great video, always wanted to learn this type of skill
I'm really addicted to it now. It's a great excuse to get out there in the sun and search around. Even if nothing valuable is getting found, there is always something just below the surface to give the little rush of expectation. :)
Good stuff Stu lots to learn it seems. Glad to see you used the gate & locked if behind you! Ingat kuya
Thanks mate. It seemed rude not use the gate given someone went to the effort to install it. ;)
Smart mate! You’re friend is going to be on BBC TV show!
Hehehe... Loved the leaving via the gate...
,,NICE ONE, GOOD LUCK ON LEARNING HI-TECH..HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND KEEP SAFE..
Thanks, you too!
Damn - I needed one of these 25 years ago when I lost my wedding ring on honeymoon.
Stu - if you fancy taking Renko to the Maldives I can tell you where to look.
Would be quite the adventure!
Think I know what I'm getting myself for Christmas haha, Cheers Stu !
Go for it, it’s lots of fun and quite addictive. :)
@@DangarMarine Might hunt some of my own "Roaming" coins...
:D
Interesting gate! Not sure why you would need to close it. Guess it's a fence in progress!
Very interesting video, thanks for that!
Thanks for watching!
Great stuff ☺️
Thanks Ron!
Very interesting! Can’t wait till you find the treasure under the sea
You and me both!
Tnx Nick, respect.....
Just to comment being a former resident, that was Blackhead/Hallidays Point not Forster! Good informative video, like the change and its something i've thought about getting into too. Good luck with the nail finding!
It is. I found it interesting that some signs said "Blackhead" and some "Black Head" A mystery!
what a buzz, very interesting, i can see why people take it up as a hobby,
It is very addictive! I've been about 3-4 times since and always have a nice day outside searching around.
Loved the gate scene. 😂
Stu - I'll bet you've only got the metal detector so that you can find Renko when you've had a few Coopers LOL - How is the thumb coming along - Please keep safe and well - Best wishes Clay.
A perfect use for it. Thumb is slowly getting better. About 80% now.
G'day Stu that was very interesting I had no idea you could use them in seawater there not cheap these but you could have a great deal of fun with it and you never know you might find Lasiter reef not quite Shaw how you spell it thanks for showing that I did find interesting. Stay safe mate John
Thanks John, glad you enjoyed. Can't wait to see what we find!
Jeez Stu, goes to 17! It’s like my amp that goes to 11.
I should make all the dials on Renko go to 11. ;)
Very nice 👍
Thanks mate!
ARRR! Treasure! It's a pirate's life for me.
ARRR ! What`s a pirates favourite letter in the alphabet ? No not an RRRRR , it be CCCc , without it he`s got nothing to float his boat on .
George Harrison (the Beatle) on rutland weekend television says the same thing !! ruclips.net/user/results?search_query=George+Harrison+on+rutland+weekend++television
"Any box with the word treasure on it" 👍
Thank you so much!!! I'm so excited my excalibur 11 comes this Friday!!!
You totally explained things that will make my first experience priceless. I will be using my new gopro to record my first hunt.
I have the Tersaro Sand Shark but I haven't found to much in a years or so . The beaches are much cleaner from all the trash I've found. Lol
Oh I can't wait! I have beaches all around me and lots of history....
I have a youtube channel "crazyk detector " I'll definitely do a call out because of the great knowledge you've given me to get started. 😄😁😃☺️😎😎😊😊
Thank you thank you so much
Thanks mate, glad you found the vid useful. Enjoy your new Excalibur! :)
Landy purring like a kitten!!!
Why did you drive through the gate at end of the video? I just started to laugh. Nice show, very informative.
Only to make people laugh. :)
Don't know if you're interested, but you can also use a smaller stick type detector, which is used to filter a handful of soil and makes it quicker to find smaller objects. Friends back in the UK use this method. I don't know the cost, but no doubt easy to find out. Regards and hope you make some good finds in the future.
Yes, that is the pin pointer that Nick was referring to. Very handy for digging a target once you have found the rough location with the main detector.
Blackhead beach! Only 5 minutes from me at Rainbow flat!
Naughty Daisy was definitely feeling guilty there...
I love that threshold noise, I wonder if its available on a long-play CD
Double disk.
It's always the shy ones you gotta watch when you leave the veggie patch unattended.
That high discrimination level might be good in say, the boat yard, where there may be large amounts of rust in the ground.
For sure, they are challenging environments to search in.
I'm going to say that the aluminum screw cap will be your most dug land target, followed closely by the brass shell casing.
For sure, plenty of caps and ring pulls around.
Nick's explanations were spot on and humorous at times. I love videos that teach and yours was great! I just wish you'd nod your head instead of talking over Nick's expiations! That was distracting for me but all in all a great production. Cheers and Happy Hunting
Stu - what's the difference between a really good detector and an ordinary one? Is it dependent on the number of signals it sends out?
It’s mostly about it’s ability to be very sensitive to any metal below the coil without giving confused false signals. Another big part of it is the detectors ability to determine the type of metal and filter accordingly.
I've used my 1080x aquanaut for years. I only go hip deep with no headphones.
LOL at the gate gag
Popcan pulltabes register the same as platinum rings on most machines so dig everything
For sure, would hate to miss the big one!
Hi to everyone from Scotland 💛💛💛💛💛💛🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
I purchased garrett infinium ls for under water diving.
That was an interesting vid. Get Nick on board Stuey, he’s good. Add a once a week segment to “Dangar” called “Find Ferrous Metals Fridays” Anyway it gives a glimpse of places you might be able to go with your RUclips once the boat is finished.
It would be great to do more videos with Nick, he's a great guy who I've know for almost 20 years now. It's a good idea to so a short section each week on the detecting adventures around the river.
00:01 Start
36:22 ferrous shackle & gold ring
48:38 Ending Credits
48:50 Epilogue: Daisy busted...
Say bro i have a question i have a honda 40 hp 4 stroke outboard and my 1 and 2 coils keep miss firing they take turns working would you have any idea what could be the problem thanks for your time
Great detector I saving up to get one $1500 detector in the US
I've used it quite a bit since I bought it, lots of fun and works really well. :)
I love his steam boat to no where. Or was there a channel we couldn't see?
No, just a little dam. :)
Right, the first thing I did when the vid came on is put the mouse pointer to the end of the slider to make sure there were chooks.
All good - yoshi ! (breathing)
Carry on.
LOL
Boy O boy l have done a lot of Metal detecting in my life....l use to sell metal detectes in my store and pawn shop....l was the gold smith in it to ....You will pick it up easy just after a little bit of using it.....But you need a pin pointer detector most of all !!!....lt will save you a lot of hard work....Thanks my friend...Good hunting...Cheers From Ky. state...!
For sure, have a couple of pinpointers in order that will hopefully get here soon.
I have a gate like that at my house too
I have a great idea for a business name for doing this:
Knot Sea Treasure Hunters
i prospect i use the gpx4500 beast of a detector cant wait to see how yours goes goodluck
Thanks mate, I'm looking forward to putting it though its paces too!
I wish mine could go U.W. like that...mine's a landlubber...
I love my Minelab Vanquish 440 multi IQ
Glad to hear it's working well for you. :)
The Minelab Excaliber is a rather specialized and not cheap piece of equipment. What convinced you to go about scouring the salt water bottom for bits of metal ???
BTW, learning to productively use any type of decent metal detector, PI or VLF, is to develop a good ear for the noises that particular machine produces, in the environment it was designed for. I equate it a bit to learning to play a violin. You've got to develop a good ear for it. It ain't easy, but the results can be satisfying...
Everybody needs a hobby.
what kind of penetration can you get w one of those? how Deep underground does it Sense/Detect? 6"...., 3' ? , is the penetration on land any different than underwater ?
Good question, I'm not really sure yet. I think on land you can get up to about 12" or more, but I do believe salt water and currents will reduce that somewhat.
I couldn’t sleep knowing that I didn’t check that other object 😳🤷🏼♂️. That gate though!!🤭😂
For sure, there is an element of never knowing that plays on your mind.
If you got 2 guys and one detector take small cheep layout flags with you and put the flags down and let the other guy come back and dig it up with a small pinpoint detector. And work in grids! Over a field! On land in the water you can use orange tent stakes? Or something?
This detector has quite a lot of knobs.
I am interested in how easy you find it to handle these knobs at a depth of 20m or more.
The wreck I work on at the moment lies on 18m and another on 28m.
I work with a Garrett Seahunter II and only have to change discrimination.
At those depths I would not like to handle more adjustments.
Most of time time I imagine you would set for the conditions and not touch again.
@@DangarMarine Not really, you need to make minor adjustments quite often. I typically search with no or very little discrimination/elimination. When I get a tone I start increasing elimination up to the point where my pinpoint area gets so small that it only triggers when the coil is above it. (Remember I have a Pulse detector, so my pinpoint signal is still there even when I do not move the coil.)
You often will adjust also when you dig and get closer/louder to the target
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And you will play around with the Threshold (Sensitivity)
I like a very faint tone on the background so I can hear small variations caused by deep objects.
So, I am not constantly adjusting but still adjust regularly for various reasons.
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If I may give you 2 small tips.
I have no idea what your visibility is and (more important) what kind of soil you dig in.
If it is coarse beach sand you are golden. That is easy as the water will stay reasonable clear.
But if there is any silt then visibility will become zero in seconds.
Not near zero, but ZERO :-))
I often detect with my eyes closed so my poor eyes do not have to focus on all those mud clouds on the other side of the glass in my mask.
A helmet with 2 strong lights is a huge help.
Believe me metal detecting with the detector in 1 hand and a lamp in the other does not work.
Buy or make a helm with 2 lights.
Often even which side of the helm you switch the lamp on can make a difference.
Mine is an old plastic skateboard helmet (With the foam protection ripped out) on which I mounted 2x 12V/50W Halogen lamps connected to a 12V/20Ah Battery pack (On my tank)
OK, Halogen is a bit old fashioned but the helm is already over 20 years old but it works fine.
Now I would use 2 of these beautiful small powerful Riff LED lamps.
Perfect for the job, I would think.
*** Update* I suddenly realize you might dive in clear sunny water and do not need lights at all. Where I dive the water is pitch black and I need a light to see my computer.
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These sand scoops do not work under water.
You will not push the scoop in the sand but the scoop will push you in the water... so to say.
Where I dive the water is about 4 - 10 *C so I have to use neoprene mittens.
Reinforce the side of the mitten (pinky side) with "liquid shoe sole" stuff (Bison sells it).
Then use this hand to fan the sand/silt away.
Without this reinforcement your neoprene glove will not last long.
Without a glove your hand will not last long... ;-)
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Mind you, small coins are very easily fanned away.
I have spend a lot of time looking for small coins that I accidentally fanned away... specially when you are on a slope and visibility is zero..
If your target moves larger distances while fanning it is likely a coin of some sort.... unless you find these heavy golden pieces of eight I suppose ;-))
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Well, that is all... bit more that I planned.
No doubt we will see some footage of you using this detector.
I am looking forward to it
I only have one knob, and although it's quite large it is quite sensetive, and seems to perform quite well.
can i asked a question? where did you buy that EXCALUBER 2.. coz. i cannot find any store on online? pleaae reply.
Some pre decimal coins are worth a fortune. 1813 NSW fifteen pence = ~$15000.00
For sure, the rare ones have lots of value if they are in good condition.
Hello, my excalibur metal detector stopped working. Do you think you can help me?
Tension sheet, always useful.
Good man! :)
interesting engine in the boat behind him
But not a lot of water to play in
I imagine the nylon bolt at the head was plastic instead of metal so the coil wouldn't detect it.
Of course, seems so obvious once you said it.
Im only just starting to watch this and I will watch the whole thing but I was really surprised at the equipment you are going to use. It would seem to me that something you tow behind you that drifts near the floor would be what you would want. surely there is something like that available. they certainly didn't send someone looking for the Titanic holding something that looks like a weed whacker! :)
You can get towed magnetometers for finding wrecks for about $10,000, but most of what we will be finding will be too small for them to pick up.
You can get towed magnetometers for finding wrecks for about $10,000, but most of what we will be finding will be too small for them to pick up.
@@DangarMarine gotcha. I think perhaps someone could make something that you kinda towed behind you and could find small things if they were crazy and inventive but I speak of that which I know not.
LOL love the closing bit
Great video thanks
What kind of camera do you use? Love this channel.
Thanks mate, it's a Go Pro 8.
Did you notice the chem trail behind Nick in the sky
Nice one Stu! Now, what're you going to do with all the goodies you find? :-)
Start a museum. ;)
I think ring pulls are 6061 aluminum.
I think aluminium beverage cans are coated on the inside so that the contents don't contact the aluminium. A chemistry teacher once told me that they are coated with polyethylene, but it appears otherwise in this authoritative-sounding video by "Engineer Burns:" ruclips.net/video/hUhisi2FBuw/видео.html
But when you’re under water diving WOULDNT you want a short shaft? I don’t understand the long shaft under water? How do you do that? It seems like this isn’t a gold nuggets detector?
Those noises the detector make would creep me out if somewhere alone and at night....
Thought the Laurel and Hardy routine at the gate was a good ending to an interesting segment. Very keen to see the underwater explorations. What cost are these devices please or did you mention that ?
They sell for around $1800 Australian
@@DangarMarine Thank you Stuart. Stay safe.
Are these any good inland, rocky ground etc. Or just for the beach?
What about all the work left to do on Renco ?? Have you even done a clean up on her ??
Yes, lots of work left to do. No, no clean up yet, and it’s Renko not Renco.
If you see it, you own it.