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Will a Metal Detector Find Tungsten? The Answer Might Surprise You

Will a Metal Detector Find Tungsten? The Answer Might Surprise You

Yes, a metal detector can find tungsten, but like most things in metal detecting, the full answer depends on a few key factors. Tungsten is a dense, heavy metal commonly used in jewelry, especially in the form of a tungsten wedding ring or tungsten carbide ring, and in industrial parts like electrodes, tools, and weights.

Understanding Metal Detector Discrimination: How To Filter Targets

Understanding Metal Detector Discrimination: How To Filter Targets

When someone asks, “what does discrimination mean on a metal detector?” The answer lies in how the machine tells certain metals apart. In metal detecting, discrimination refers to a metal detector’s ability to recognize and ignore unwanted targets, such as iron nails, while still alerting you to valuable finds like gold rings, coins, or non ferrous metals like copper and silver.

Best Techniques for Finding a Ring with a Metal Detector

Best Techniques for Finding a Ring with a Metal Detector

Finding a lost ring with a metal detector is most effective when the detector can accurately identify small conductive metal targets, interpret target ID numbers, and adapt to changing ground conditions.

Best Metal Detector for Gold: How to Choose the Right One for You

Best Metal Detector for Gold: How to Choose the Right One for You

Gold hunting is a unique kind of treasure hunting. While many detectors are made for coin detecting or relic detecting, gold prospecting requires a different approach. It takes the right kind of gold metal detector, the right skills, and a lot of patience.

Guide: Choosing the Right Metal Detector for Events & Stadiums

Guide: Choosing the Right Metal Detector for Events & Stadiums

Whether you’re gearing up for a weekend concert or overseeing large crowds at a sports arena, understanding how metal detectors work, and how to choose the best one, is essential.

How to Recognize Gold Ore: A Guide for Modern Prospectors

How to Recognize Gold Ore: A Guide for Modern Prospectors

If you’ve ever wondered how to recognize gold ore in the wild, you’re not alone, and the team at Garrett is here to help. Modern gold prospecting is more accessible than it was during the old gold rush, but successfully identifying gold-bearing rock still takes knowledge, the right tools, and a trained eye.

Metal Detecting 101: How to Pick a Good Metal Detector for Beginners

Metal Detecting 101: How to Pick a Good Metal Detector for Beginners

Ground Mineralization And Metal Detectors

Ground Mineralization And Metal Detectors

Best Places to Take Your Kids Metal Detecting

Best Places to Take Your Kids Metal Detecting

Some of the best places to take your kids metal detecting include local parks, beaches, schoolyards (with permission), nature trails, and your own backyard. These spots are accessible, full of potential finds, and great for young treasure hunters. With a reliable beginner metal detector like the Garrett ACE or Vortex VX5, your child can enjoy the thrill of discovery with features designed for fun, ease, and comfort.

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