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chuck davis

08-10-2007 04:08:08

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I was just wondering if anybody out there ever tried to find survey irons with a metal detector. I got some new neighbors that don't have any respect for property lines and are tearing up spots on my property with quad runners. Some well placed fencing will take care of the problem.Thanks, Chuck Davis

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cachehunter

08-10-2007 17:42:47

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Re: metal detectors in reply to chuck davis, 08-10-2007 04:08:08

you will need to buy a fisher fx3 to find your markers it is made for doing that kind of thing plus it is easy to use

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jokers

08-11-2007 06:36:52

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Re: metal detectors in reply to cachehunter, 08-10-2007 17:42:47

Hi cachehunter,

I don`t think that anyone would need to buy any specific brand or model of detector, just don`t descriminate out the iron. I find ferrous objects all the time with my Minelab Explorer II and my son does the same with his Garrett Ace 250.

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cachehunter

08-11-2007 18:33:59

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Re: metal detectors in reply to jokers, 08-11-2007 06:36:52

you are right any metal detector will find iron i was just giving him one type that is more for doing what he wanted. It is always better to try and use the machine more suited for the job at hand. The two detctors you have are very good ones. I also own a garrett 2500,cortes.fisher 1280,sidewinder,whites xlt and they all work great each one does work better than the other in certain conditions Have you been able to hunt any lately? here it is very hot and dry happy hunting

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chuck davis

08-10-2007 10:08:46

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Re: metal detectors in reply to chuck davis, 08-10-2007 04:08:08

Well i know the location of the irons within probably a 10' radius or so, at least a few of them it is an oddly shaped layout on one side. The metal detector would probably just sit in a corner after one use. But i don't wish to pay a surveyor when i know about where they are. I would rent one but i have'nt found a place locally that has one.

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David - OR

08-10-2007 09:04:49

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Re: metal detectors in reply to chuck davis, 08-10-2007 04:08:08

Survey irons set within the past 30 years or so are usually 30 inch lengths of 5/8 rebar. If the area is an agricultural field, it is not uncommon for the irons to be set 10 to 20 inches below ground level, in order to reduce the chances that they'll be plowed out later.

Pro surveyors use a device called a "magnetic locater" to find irons and PK nails when needed. Usually a surveyor can get to within a few inches of the starting point based on other references and the locater is merely a convenience to avoid too much digging.

I have tried to find such irons with a standard metal detector and have not had much luck. Either the irons are set too deep (when they are in a field) or the fence line and field edge the iron is set in is too full of other junk (old fence wire, broken tee posts, etc), and there are too many false alarms.

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Dusty MI

08-10-2007 05:44:29

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Re: metal detectors in reply to chuck davis, 08-10-2007 04:08:08

I like to use an old disk from a field disk to put over the markers that are driven in flush with the ground and no fence is going to be put up. much easier to find.

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Vern-MI

08-10-2007 04:59:33

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Re: metal detectors in reply to chuck davis, 08-10-2007 04:08:08

It should work just fine. If you don't already have one see if you can find a Bounty Hunter 250.

If you hire a surveyor he will also give you multiple points in between corners so you can stay on the line easily when installing the fence. Also a gauranteed survey will stand up in court if the line is contested.

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