Hello all. I am new to the forum and this question may have come-up previously so please excuse the redundancy if that is the case.
I would like to receive comments related to metal detectors for the land surveyor. The group that I work with uses Schonstedt brand pipe finders and they work well and seem to be quite durable however it seems that more often than not, metal fence posts inevitably are found near property corner locations making the detector less efficient and more difficult to use. I found the “Hound Dog” detector being advertised with fence ignoring technology and have to wonder if they work as well as advertised. Another consideration is the Subsurface metal detector brand. Bear in mind, we are not replacing the Schonstedts that we currently have, but looking to provide another resource to the field crews for these more difficult search locations.
Your comments and professional perspective are most appreciated!
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Mr Snowman,
I have used a number of them. Shonstedt, and Fisher, and I don't know.
Use of a metal detector, up against fences is an art form, as much as it is a skill.
IF the pin is touching the fence wire, and the electrolysis, is all even, I'd be scared to rely on a NO DIG solution.
I have no experience with the hound dog you mentioned.
But, it could be good. Whatever you get and use, it will require some amount of working knowledge, before you get it all just right.
Nate
Snowman,
I have a Schonstedt GA-52Cx for general use and a Hound Dog that I use for finding pins when fences need ignored. It works well, but like Nate said, using it is a bit of an art form. It has paid for itself several times over by finding pins that I probably wouldn't have found otherwise. It will also give some indication about whether the target is vertical (better dig it) or not (maybe junk or wire). It's not entirely foolproof, and it is not as useful as the Schonstedt for searching a large area, but I would recommend it.
I bought mine from Surv-Kap. They had the best price I could find at the time.
As they said, develop the skill. When next to a fence, I just try to hold my Schonstedt near horizontal to the ground. By doing that, one of the internal magnets will be further away from the metal fence, and the tone will not be a high-pitched squeal. The tone generated will sound closer to normal.
Many thanks to all. I appreciate the comments and suggestions!
> Hello all. I am new to the forum and this question may have come-up previously so please excuse the redundancy if that is the case.
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> I would like to receive comments related to metal detectors for the land surveyor. The group that I work with uses Schonstedt brand pipe finders and they work well and seem to be quite durable however it seems that more often than not, metal fence posts inevitably are found near property corner locations making the detector less efficient and more difficult to use. I found the “Hound Dog” detector being advertised with fence ignoring technology and have to wonder if they work as well as advertised. Another consideration is the Subsurface metal detector brand. Bear in mind, we are not replacing the Schonstedts that we currently have, but looking to provide another resource to the field crews for these more difficult search locations.
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> Your comments and professional perspective are most appreciated!
Hound Dog or Magnawand locators are my favorite. They have a simple interface that gives you a lot of information. I know that there are guys that use their Schonstedts a lot, and the tone of the thing speaks all sorts of mysteries to them, but that isn't me. I have used both, and I prefer the Hound Dog/Magnawand. (And I think it is more rugged.)
Nate, judging by your avatar, I would have bet good money that the hound dog was your favorite. 😉
That is not a haund dawg. That is a Fila Mastif!
🙂
But, Hound Dogs are one of my favorite kinds of dog.
I like to hear Beagles chase rabbits too!
N