Re: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector Questions

2006-09-20 Thread Paul Harris
Dear List, Yes, we have most of the best on the list already. What we had was a very knowledgeable person learning about meteorites who was going to commit himself to answering questions and writing monthly articles in Meteorite-Times. It's a challenge to find people willing to give up hours

[meteorite-list] Metal Detector Questions

2006-09-19 Thread Paul Harris
Dear List, We are looking to see if the list would be interested in a QA feature in Meteorite-Times on Metal Detectors. We have a great source, John Tomlinson. We asked John if he would be willing to answer questions from list members to be posted in Meteorite-Times. John has agreed but we

Re: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector Questions

2006-09-19 Thread MexicoDoug
Which metal detector have you found the most meteorites with? A 180 degree PLUS hemispherically directional ground-balanced twin-lidded, canvass-capped, water-cooled Jacob's membrane detection system made back in the 60's, powered by a platypus, bananas, sandwiches and a thick head? Seriously it

Re: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector Questions

2006-09-19 Thread Mike Miller
Hi Paul and list, first I have a silly question. Who is John Tomlinson and why would he know a lot about detectors? Then to answer the question, I have found more than a thousand meteorites and 99 percent have been found with a Fisher Gold Bug 2. I have found a couple with the old Gold Bug. Then

Re: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector Questions

2006-09-19 Thread Paul Harris
Hi Mike, Good question! John's a really nice person and has been answering questions on some of the forums. The following link will introduce you to how he has acquired his detector knowledge. http://www.johnsmetaldetectors.com/about.htm I didn't post John's link before because this post

Re: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector Questions

2006-09-19 Thread Dave Freeman mjwy
Dear List, Mike, Paul; I bite, who is John Tomlinson.and why should he know a lot about detectors for meteorites if we have not heard of his name in meteorite circles.. Mike Miller would be a great topic leader on meteorite hunting with a detector. inquiring minds, Dave F. Mike

Re: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector Questions

2006-09-19 Thread Ruben Garcia
Hi List,Paul, and Jim, I think that is a great idea! Seems that a QA on metal detectors would be very interesting. I just followed the link on John Tomlinson, and it sounds like his is pretty knowledgeable on the subject. My Question is this. Aren't there are so many among us that have an