Autumn Metal Detecting: Tips for Better Detecting Conditions
For many detectorists, autumn is one of the best times of the year to get back out detecting.
After months of hard summer ground, long grass and fi...
Metal Detector Coil Sizes Explained: Small vs Large Coils
Metal Detector Coil Sizes Explained: Small vs Large Coils
Most metal detectors come supplied with a general-purpose search coil designed to work w...
How to Clean Old Coins Found Metal Detecting Without Damaging Them
Cleaning a coin you've just found while metal detecting can be surprisingly easy to get wrong.
After hundreds or even thousands of years in the gro...
How Do Metal Detectors Actually Work? The Science Behind the Signal
How Do Metal Detectors Actually Work?
You swing your detector across a field, hear a signal, look at the Target ID and start digging. A few inches...
Metal Detector Target IDs Explained: What Do the Numbers Mean?
If you’re new to metal detecting, one of the first things you’ll probably notice is the number that appears on your detector’s screen when you pass...
The Ultimate Beginner Metal Detector Guide
If you’re looking to get started in metal detecting, choosing the best metal detector for beginners can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of metal d...
Discover the LP Detectorist Hub: Free Metal Detecting Resources for Detectorists Across the UK
Discover the LP Detectorist Hub
Whether you've just bought your first metal detector or have been enjoying the hobby for years, finding reliable i...
How Deep Can a Metal Detector Really Detect?
It's one of the first questions almost every new detectorist asks: "How deep can a metal detector detect?" While it's tempting to look for a simple...
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