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This selection of books on metal detecting will help aid you in finding coins, jewelry, relics, and other treasure. Books on underwater detecting reveal how to find items wading, with mask and snorkel, or SCUBA diving.
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DFX Gold Methods
Finding Gold Jewelry with the White's Spectrum DFX "E" Series Metal Detector by Clive Clynick
This new book may be the best ever written on metal detecting for gold jewelry. The book specifically talks about the use of the White's DFX but the techniques and information are of interest to any person using a metal detector to look for gold jewelry. Some of the best information regards site reading, which is how to examine a site to determine where the best odds are for finding jewelry. Numerous strategies for reducing the amount of junk recovered while searching for gold are covered in detail. Beach and water hunting are covered but most of this book focuses on the playgrounds and sports fields accessible to people almost anywhere. Illustrated. 76 pages.
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Water Hunting: Secrets of the Pros
Finding Gold and Silver in the Water with a Metal Detector by Clive Clynick
In this informative book author Clive James Clynick shares his many years of worldwide water detecting experience with the reader. You get tips on eqipment choices and equipment handling, getting the most from your water detector, site selection and site "reading", pulse induction (PI) and all-metal methods, how to consistently find jewelry in the water, traveling tips, and more. Illustrated. 93 pages.
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DFX: From Beginner to Advanced
A Practical Guide to the White’s DFX "E" Series Metal Detector by Clive Clynick
This book of proven methods for improving your accuracy and versatility with the White’s Spectrum E Series DFX will be of benefit to detectorists at all levels. Topics include how basic skills can benefit hunters at all levels, modifying the presets for better performance, hunting specifically for jewelry, coil control methods for greater accuracy, all-metal methods and "reverse hunting", tuning for sand, dense trash and iron, site-specific DFX applications, detecting "the first ten feet" shorelines, running "notch" programs, understanding and modifying the EEPROMS, and much more.
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Site Reading for Gold and Silver
Understanding Beach, Shore and Inland Metal Detecting Sites by Clive Clynick
These proven methods for choosing, assessing and examining treasure hunting locations will help you to become a more accurate and effective treasure hunter. Topics include:
• Site-reading for gold.
• Guesstimating the potential of sites based upon key factors.
• Recognizing hotspots within sites.
• Versatility and on-site problem solving.
• Assessing and working difficult or previously hunted sites.
• Understanding strata, precipitate and shore grades.
• Learning from what’s in the ground.
• Building your skills kit.
• Assessing resort and beach sites from photographs.
• Working sites with dense trash or iron.
• Using your time in the field effectively.
84 pages, 8.5 x 5.5
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Digging Deeper with the DFX
Getting More from the White's DFX Technology By Jeff Foster
The White's DFX is a multi-frequency metal detector that utilizes sophisticated technology. The book, Digging Deeper with the DFX, examines the technology in the DFX, the characteristics of ground mineralization and target metals, and explains how users may best apply the DFX's technology to different environments. Written based on extensive field experience, objective lab testing, and assistance from White's Electronics, this book has come to be regarded as an indispensable source for in-depth information on the White's DFX. For beginners and experts alike, Digging Deeper with the DFX provides invaluable information on the DFX not available anywhere else. Excellent illustrations and diagrams. 11" x 8½" spiral bound, 119 pages, 50 figures, 16 tables.
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The MXT Edge
by Jeff Foster
The White's MXT is a multi-purpose metal detector that provides great performance whether you're hunting for coins, searching for antique relics, or prospecting for gold. This book, The MXT Edge, provides detailed information on the use, operation, and technology of the White's MXT as well as vital information on the related topics of ground mineralization and target metal characteristics. Find more with the MXT by understanding the details about its audio modes, VDI numbers, ground mineralization tracking and cancellation systems, search coils, and much more. Filled with charts, diagrams, undocumented features, tips, and techniques not found anywhere else, The MXT Edge provides an unparalleled resource for getting the most from the White's MXT technology. 11" x 8½" spiral bound, 114 pages, 57 figures, 18 tables.
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Metal Detecting for the Beginner
by Vince Migliore
Expanded 2nd edition. This book informs and motivates you to choose the right detector for getting started in the fun hobby of metal detecting. It explains all the crucial concepts you need for informed decisions, such as discrimination and operating frequency.This second edition includes more photos, more pages, and an expanded discussion of using the internet to supplement your planning and research. 197 pages.
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Metal Detecting the Hobby
by Dick Stout
An excellent general book on metal detecting as a hobby. Thoroughly covers the types of detectors, how they operate, the types of finds that can be made, where to search, and more. The general emphasis is on coin hunting, with other types of detecting briefly covered. Illustrated. 108 pages.
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Where to Find Treasure!
by Dick Stout
2007 Second Edition. This book is full of information and ideas on where to go metal detecting for coins, jewelry, and relics. It is a fantastic book for the person that may be running out of ideas on where to look, as Mr. Stout covers many areas that the average person may not think of. Illustrated 144 pages.
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Successful Coin Hunting
by Charles Garrett
Updated version of the classic book on coin hunting with a metal detector. This readable volume is packed with information on all phases of coin hunting. There is a heavy emphasis on research and ideas on where to look. Excellent photos, color and black and white, fill the book. By one of the industries "founding fathers". 259 pages.
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Modern Metal Detectors
by Charles Garrett
One of the best overall books on metal detecting available. Presents an overview of all phases of metal detecting; coin hunting, gold nugget detecting, relic hunting, and underwater detecting. Technical discussions of metal detector development and theory in this book are readable and available nowhere else. The book naturally emphasizes Garrett detectors, but the information applies to all brands. Dozens of color photographs and numerous diagrams. 444 pages!
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Treasure Hunting for Fun & Profit
by Charles Garrett
A very good general introduction to metal detecting. This book covers coin detecting, how to find gold nuggets with a metal detector, searching beaches for lost jewelry and other items, plus relic and cache hunting. Research is discussed, as well as where and when to use your metal detector, accessory equipment, details about the detectors themselves, and laws relating to metal detecting. Many full color photos. 204 pages.
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How to Find Lost Treasure
by Charles Garrett
A handy pocket-guide that serves as a great introduction to the hobby of metal detecting. How to locate places to metal detect and the basic techniques of how to use a metal detector are explained. Illustrated 3" x 5" 72 pages.
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How to Search Sand and Surf
by Charles Garrett
A handy pocket-guide that explains how to use metal detectors on beaches and in the surf. Subjects include what you can expect to find, where to search, when to hunt, basic techniques, what kind of equipment you need, surf hunting safety, and more. Illustrated 3" x 5" 84 pages.
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