A proper old bin lid.

[Stubble trouble]

I’ve been working at someone’s house today that was been emptied to go up for sale.
His son found some of his Dads old detecting gear , amongst it this huge coil , around 15 inches, in as good nick as the day it was made, I think around 1979?Maybe some members will have memories of using such a coil.
Cheers, Rich.

[sweepstick47]

Hi Rich, I've never really been a fan of coils over the current size of 13 inch (8 inch in the olden days) so have never used the proverbial 'Dustbin Lid' types. I remember once returning home on leave around mid 80's, when I saw a rally advertised not too far from home so thought I'd give it (my first rally) a go using my trusty Arado which had a hard wired non-changeable and quite heavy solid 8 inch coil. I had to keep clear of others because the Arado tended to create interference with some brands. So while being vigilant for those who were getting closer than was good or them, I noticed a chap swinging an American Compass machine with a huge 18 inch coil fitted. I looked out for him later to ask how he got on with it but I never saw him again!
I hope it wasn't my Arado that spoiled his day though I expect it was the weighty coil that was the culprit for his early departure
Cheers Eric

[liamnolan]

"Bigger is better" used to be quoted a lot, mostly by those seeking more depth, though perhaps at the expense of target recognition? Plus heavier of course.
I started off detecting in the late 70's when Whites were a very popular brand and my first machine was a Coinmaster with its blue metal casing and lots of knobs that I never managed to understand properly
That coil looks almost new? Search that house thoroughly! Liam