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Please note that Dankowski Detectors now has Terms of Use provisions. Nothing has really changed, its just now everything is written down for the sake of those who in the past liked to argue. To view, CLICK HERE. If anybody sees anything unreasonable or disagreeable in the Terms of Use, please let me know.
Re: Old tech VS New Tech - 6 days ago
Beyonder-Pa Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > calabash digger you dont know what you are talking > about. You believe what you are saying, but what y > ou are saying isnt correct Does anyone watch calabashs videos anymore? I mean,I would if they were actually in field hunting and of his finds .But they're more opinion based talking than in fieby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: What detector would you buy today - 6 weeks ago
Nokta Legend is the best buy for the buck if waterproof is your thing,even if it's not it's still the best buy out there imo. Around $700 for a pro package if you talk to sponsors,,and it's a simultaneous multi freak if that matters .by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Legend owners take note here....coil height above ground can drive detected signal quality (in backwards thinking fashion) - 6 weeks ago
Faulty machine,user error or ? ??? My legend running 1.05 runs absolutely flawless with none of those issues. Funny, I figured he'd know enough to at least ground balance a machine .....by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Smoker here...Calabash compares Eqx 800 with 6" coil to Deus 2 with 9" coil nails and $1 gold coin - 5 months ago
That's a good video Calabash,looks like Deus came out with another great relic machine.by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Couple more Calabash vids comparing Deus 2 and EQX 800 - 5 months ago
Thanks TN for posting. Just from what I see in the videos I wouldn't sell my deus to buy a deus 2,,no advantages I see for a field hunter. Only advantage I see really is the waterproof Aspect over the original Deus. I think the Deus is the best relic machine you could buy,hands down.. But imo that's where it ends,for parks,yards and selective digging there's definitely better machby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: XP DEUS II VS MINELAB EQUINOX 800 DEPTH TEST - 5 months ago
Your test bed is hunted out I think .lol. Free gear from XP? Wowby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Is the Legend just a cloned Equinox? - 5 months ago
Daniel Tn Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Ya'll got Dilek fired up about this copying talk. > She did a whole video rant about it on their Faceb > ook page but the points she brought up about it, t > otally missed what people are saying. > > Her biggest point was insinuating that the copy ta > lk was just on the Legend being a SMby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: NOKTA MAKRO LEGEND VS EQUINOX... - 6 months ago
I say let the drama stay hereby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: CHECKING IN - 6 months ago
Nokta Detectors Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ghound Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > A guy asked you on FB if it was better than a No > x > > in any department in terms of performance, you s > ai > > d it was. > > Can you tell us what it's better at? > > >by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: NOKTA MAKRO LEGEND VS EQUINOX... - 6 months ago
Calabash, I just saw Rudy who's a administrator I think over on friendly say that you are not banned from there, Pretty much said what ChrisMD said here,,that you left on your own.. I can send them a message if you'd like asking why you can't sign in?by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: NOKTA MAKRO LEGEND VS EQUINOX... - 6 months ago
These new machines From Minelab, Deus and Makro are great for you relic hunters, but when are they gonna do something for us coin hunters? R&D from these companies need to work on something to compete with FBS technology.by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Beware of the man who knows his detector well...Really??? - 6 months ago
Calabash,i remember someone on friendly asking you to point out on the doll where Garrett hurt you.. You never did answer that question.lmaoby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Old tech VS New Tech - 6 months ago
I'm going outside and burying a 18 inch dime tonight so it'll be seasoned when my Deus 2 gets here...lol.. Then I'll have the deepest testbed in town.by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Old tech VS New Tech - 6 months ago
calabash digger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Woodbutcher Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > calabash digger Wrote: > > ------------------------------------------------ > -- > > ----- > > > Quick question guys.Will a T2 or F75 with a st > oc > > k > > > coilby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Old tech VS New Tech - 6 months ago
calabash digger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Quick question guys.Will a T2 or F75 with a stock > coil even hit a 15 inch coin in a air test? NOT sure about the f75 hitting a 15 inch coin in a air test. But I'm pretty sure no machine made will hit a 15 inch coin in the dirt,or sand for that matter.Nothing personal but if anyone says they'by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Old tech VS New Tech - 6 months ago
Depends on what you consider new tech,and old tech. I haven't seen nothing earth shattering in 10 years. Sure some new features here and there but what's getting ready to be released tommorow isn't gonna find much more than what was released 10 years ago. At least not for me. Then again I'm not in any competition with anyone either. Use what makes your hunting the most fun.by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Where is he - 8 months ago
If he has covid I hope he gets through it..by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Where is he - 8 months ago
Calabash Digger? I'm not a frequent flyer here but it's a great forum for info, And always Looked forward to Calabash for a good laugh..Hope he didn't get himself locked up at that January 6th party,thought I saw someone wearing a Garrett hat in that crowd,maybe he was under cover at that party.by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: The hype has started.... - 8 months ago
Makro makes great machines,and imo has surpassed all brands in a short window of time. I could care less about multi frequency, in my dirt there's no advantage..The simplex alone I'm sure has dropped sales from all other brands. I can't speak for anyone else but I'm sure the simplex in my soil will not only find anything other machines will,but find alot that most won't.by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Need Detector Recommendations - 9 months ago
Questions like this will always get votes for what people feel is they're best or favorite machine..If I threw my hat in the ring it would be the F75 for coins and the Garrett at pro for gold rings..I haven't found anything that beats those two for the specific types of hunting I mentioned.. Each does a great job..I haven't come across a machine that can do both betterby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Fisher F75 and New Coils - 9 months ago
To each they're own opinion,but I think the f75 is still the best coin and jewelry machine on the market.by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Need a little whites help here - 9 months ago
I recently got a Whites Quantum XT and I like it. I like anything simple, easier the better for me. But it has a stock concentric coil,and I prefer DD coils. I know the machine is older,but coil tech has come along way with aftermarket coils. So,has anyone used a DD coil with one of these machines,and if so where do I get one? I'd really prefer a sharpshooter sized coil or similar. The macby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Detector manufacturers are listening to folks - 1 year ago
goodmore Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Woodbutcher Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Makro has always listened,and took action. I'm a > ss > > uming your talking about another company? > > The number of companies is dwindling. I'll guess M > akro multi frequency machine.by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Detector manufacturers are listening to folks - 1 year ago
Makro has always listened,and took action. I'm assuming your talking about another company?by Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Best detector. - 1 year ago
jmaryt Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > none of 'em are "home runs" your point s well take > n though! > muti-iq does like deep iron!..this is true! ya hav > e to live with it. > as the French have a tendency to say: it's an" eve > nt phscycological" > in that you can convince yourself that the "bolt&qby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Best detector. - 1 year ago
Lots of people like the equinox, and I don't dislike it, but for me it's not always my first pick. For me the equinox's strength is also it's biggest downfall, same as the fbs which I really like...For all that minelabs multi frequency brings to the table it also likes to false on iron,FBS and Multi IQ. I know people say to check iffy tatgets in this mode,or that frequby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Best detector. - 1 year ago
Badger in NH Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Woodbutcher Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Best detector for me is easy, F75.. It's my favo > ri > > te machine , most productive for me, and my pick > f > > or myself. > > I'm not sure if this thread is about what everyoby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
Re: Best detector. - 1 year ago
Best detector for me is easy, F75.. It's my favorite machine , most productive for me, and my pick for myself. I'm not sure if this thread is about what everyone thinks is the best for everyone or what guys posting think is best for themselves? As for what dealers say,of course they'd say a $950 machine is the best,and everyone should get it.Cant blame a guy for earning a buckby Woodbutcher - Thomas Dankowski Metal Detecting Forum
