Pebble beachs

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Pebble beachs

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Hi ::g , Has anyone here ever detected on a pebbled beach, like pebbles the size of donuts, even bigger, and if so, how did you get on.

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lol... you sounded like Bart Simpson then Ferret :D .

Yup, I spose the only way to find out is to give it a go ::g .
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=)) =)) =)) =)) =))
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EAT MY SHORTS............. :))
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Am just trying to imagine if you get a signal on a beach like this. You won't be able to use a spade or sifter, have to pick the pebbles off one by one..... think I'll stick to sand and shingle.
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ive tried this and you will find it hard work. you have to remove the stones by hand so wear some good gloves. flints can be razor sharp. also if its a coin under there you will be chasing it as it drops between the stones. without a pro pointer you will be there a very long time. i gave up after chasing ring pulls for 20 minuites each. ;;z
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wow nonmotion, that does sound like frustrating work. As you described it i can imagine the coin sinking deeper and deeper between the pebbles.

Yup, not a good idea is it.
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janner53 wrote:wow nonmotion, that does sound like frustrating work. As you described it i can imagine the coin sinking deeper and deeper between the pebbles.

Yup, not a good idea is it.
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I do a lot of pebble beach work, Infact it's where I found my first ring, the trick is to avoid areas where the pebbles are several feet deep, most beaches will have a top covering and inches underneath you hit gravel, just do a test dig to see what your working with first.

As most people avoid these spots you may find older items.
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Anubis wrote:I do a lot of pebble beach work, Infact it's where I found my first ring, the trick is to avoid areas where the pebbles are several feet deep, most beaches will have a top covering and inches underneath you hit gravel, just do a test dig to see what your working with first.

As most people avoid these spots you may find older items.
i had the same as you regarding my first ring find on a pebble beach. its hard work, but the finds are there because a lot of people cant be botherd to move the stones.
the only trouble i've found is the finds are knocked about a bit, but thats life.
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