Do-it-yourself Projects for Metal Detectorist’s

If you ever wanted to build your own metal detector, detecting gear and accessories, or create your own unique artwork from relics–whether to save money, just for fun, or because you’re a do it yourself person, below are some links you might find helpful (or amusing).  

Build your own metal detector:

This is a very odd looking machine.  I personally wouldn’t want my buddies to see me detecting with it, unless maybe it was pink.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Metal-Detector/

Cool concept, but a little small, and what if it rains?
http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-metal-detector/

I like this detector.  It has a low profile, Scandinavian, light wood style about it.  It would be right at home as a decoration in my Ikea style living room. http://www.instructables.com/id/Metal-Detector/

I’m not really sure what you would use this detector for–
maybe finding paper clips?
http://www.instructables.com/id/HomeMade-Metal-Detector/

This looks like a decent design, even though the inventor has no taste in tablecloths.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-BFO-metal-detector/

More detector links:

http://mods-n-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/create-metal-detector-from-household-items-212524/

http://nevada-outback-gems.com/design_plans/DIY_metal_detect/metal_detector.htm

http://www.adrianandgenese.com/blogger/2012/07/13/how-to-build-a-surf-pi-1-2-pulse-induction-metal-detector-from-a-diy-kit/

How to make your own pinpointer:

Seems simple enough.
http://detectorsforgold.com/gold/make-pinpointer-metal-detector.html

I like the design, it doesn’t look homemade.
http://www.easytreasure.co.uk/probe.htm

Make your own sandscoop:

Pretty cool do it yourself scoop.
Note:  This is not an Olympus digital camera as the inventors photo suggests.
http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=96361

Sand scoop video:
http://questionrs.com/tube/tbn8ClGFdhY/how-to-make-metal-detecting-sand-scoop-homemade

Make your own headphones:

Pretty detailed instructions.
https://detectingdiva.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Headphone_Build_revised_Feb_2013.pdf

Make your own metal detecting pouch:

Seems like an easy project, but again, I would like mine to be pink.

http://newscentral.exsees.com/item/62e9c1b38737c331f4391a62c4d7697b-d8cf039a84f2d13b3263c88e77fdbd84

Make a metal detector stand?:

I don’t think I would have a need for this item,
but it may be just perfect for some folks.
http://www.garysdetecting.co.uhttp://www.garysdetecting.co.uk/metal_detector_stand.htmk/metal_detector_stand.htm

Making a coil from scratch:

Hey, if it works…

http://compass-metal-detector-forum.548136.n2.nabble.com/Making-A-Coil-From-Scratch-Is-Easy-td7581756.html

My personal favorite:

A Metal Detector Robot, do-it-yourself kit for the detectorist who has everything.

http://www.findmeagift.co.uk/gifts/build-your-own-robot-metal-detector.html

 

Horse shoe art:

For those of you who artistic, here are some cool horse shoe art designs.  A quick search of “horse shoe art” on google brings up thousands more.  Some of them are simply amazing.  I did look up “oxen shoe art”, and unfortunately there were no fab oxen shoe pieces of art out there.  Looks like I’ll be holding onto my collection for a while.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have Fun!