The New, Metal Detecting The Hobby
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| Author | Dick Stout |
|---|---|
| Pages | 106 |
The New Metal Detecting... The Hobby
The New Metal Detecting... The Hobby by D. Stout is a clear, informative, and highly accessible guide written by one of the best-known voices in the metal detecting community. This 106-page softback book (14cm x 21.5cm), illustrated in black and white, covers everything a beginner or seasoned detectorist needs to know about the hobby.
From the fundamentals of how metal detectors work to practical field techniques, site research, coin hunting, and specialist areas of detecting, this book provides a solid foundation for successful treasure hunting. It also includes a detailed metal detecting glossary, making it easy to understand common terms, functions, and features used by detectorists and manufacturers.
Dick Stout draws on more than twenty years of experience in the hobby. As founder and first president of the Federation of Metal Detector & Archaeological Clubs, he has represented hobbyists across the USA and contributed over 150 articles to major treasure-hunting magazines. His knowledge, passion, and field experience shine through every page, making this a reliable and engaging manual for anyone looking to improve their detecting skills.
Ideal for beginners seeking guidance, as well as experienced detectorists wanting tried-and-tested tips from a respected expert.
Contents:
- A basic primer;
- Metal detector fundamentals;
- In the field;
- Research, the key to success;
- Coin hunting;
- Other areas of metal detecting;
- Miscellany;
- Conclusion;
- Glossary.
On the back cover:
Dick Stout has participated in the metal detecting pastime for over twenty years, and now resides in Rowlett, Texas with his wife Fay. In 1984 he founded and became the first president of the Federation of Metal Detector & Archaeological Clubs, an organisation that now represents over 175 metal detecting clubs across the United States. During his tenure as president, he travelled extensively, promoting the pastime, and representing both the hobbyists and the metal detector manufacturers at congressional committee hearings in Washington DC. Dick has written well over 150 articles for various treasure magazines, and is currently a contributing editor for Western & Eastern Treasures magazine, published by peoples publishing company in Mercer Island, Washington. His previous books Coin Hunting...in depth and Where to find treasure (both published by White's electronics) continue to be best sellers. At the present time he is employed by Borders books & music, and spends most of his spare time in the field - anticipating that next signal - and the many treasures yet to be discovered!