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More on the Fisher F75 metal detector
Even though it’s quite warm in Mississippi right now, I took time this morning to try the F75 in a different setting. Instead of hunting for coins, I took the machine behind Confederate lines here in Vicksburg to a group of hills where thousands of...
Initial experience with Fisher's F75 metal detector
I finally received the Fisher F75 on June 11. After unpacking, I found the machine easy to assemble and of very good quality. Its design is ergonomically pleasing as well ' elbow rest and wand length are each adjustable to individual preferences. Goo...
Fisher F75 has arrived
The new Fisher F75 just arrived today, June 11, after being delayed for over a month due to “lacking a part.” This is the machine I bought to replace the Minelab Explorer SE with which I had such a poor experience. Over the next few days...
Production problems with the F75?
The dealer who has ordered a Fisher F75 for me is having problems with delivery. He says they lack a part, which has been on backorder. Is anyone else having similar problems? ...
eBay treasure
Three weeks ago I noticed another eBay seller who had an 1863 Vicksburg Daily Citizen for sale. You see these papers on eBay all the time, all reprints of the famous July 4, 1863 edition. For those of you not familiar with the Daily Citizen, be it...
Lye or baking soda for electrolytic cleaning - not bleach!
I am going to have to retract my recommendation in the book I wrote to use bleach as the electrolyte during the electrolytic cleaning of relics and coins. Why? Although common bleach that is used to whiten clothes will furnish the necessary ions for...
