Talking a new Fisher metal detector and an update on detector design progress at Fisher -First Texas

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Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector

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@matiasdelbosque8748 3 ай бұрын

Hey Chris, i had a question, i have a good small miners lode claim of 160 acres... Problem is im getting too old to work it and never had enough equpment to get the full potential out of it... Anyways, i heard through the goldvine that you are very good at finding and selling claims... Anyway i can DM somehow and see if you would be interested in helping me sell this and 50% commission to you, cheers! 🥂

@RonEarling77 3 ай бұрын

How much output do you expect, and have you had the claim appraised yet? Make sure you don't sell it short or for much less than you could get...I'm sure Chris would have a few good contacts for you, good luck!!

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

I'm sorry but I don't offer any service to find, evaluate or sell claims for folks. I stake my own claims and sell them to mining companies, but I don't offer a service for others. Best of luck to you, I hope you are successful in finding a buyer.

@50Quid-d3x Ай бұрын

Lode claims are only 20 acres... not 160 acres. Association placer claims are 160 acres and generally require several owners. PLEASE anybody correct me... if I'm wrong. Sincerely. Most dig in the dirt operations are gona require staking 20 acre lode claims to be valid. Maybe you have 8-20 acre load claims?

@HammerAnvil-zf4hb 2 ай бұрын

I have a question on detection does the type of metal have a effect on target depth, example say the Fisher can detect gold at say 6 inches but silver at 12 inches. Thank you.

@ChrisRalph 2 ай бұрын

I did a whole video on detection depth - How deep will a metal detector can see is a complex question that depends on many factors like how big the target is, the size of the coil you are using, the mineralization of the soil, etc. To learn more, check out this video I did on the exact question of how deep your detector will go - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXWWlIahms6eqtE

@sethagyei4564 2 ай бұрын

Please lmk Ghana, can you give me one of your gold detector,in my country gold is everywhere.please if you give me one l will pay you back

@ChrisRalph 2 ай бұрын

Sorry my friend, I am not a metal detector dealer who has extras to sell or give away.

@allansgoldmining 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this video. As a Gold Bug 2 owner, I'm looking forward to their PI machine to work heavy iron ground on my claim.

@ChrisRalph 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@patdenney7046 3 ай бұрын

I wore out at least 10 Goldbugs. The actual Goldbug to was too complicated for a beginner so they recalled it. The Goldbug two is actually just Updated Goldbug. In the pro well we won’t go there. They have not put any technology or updates in many many years very disappointed in Fisher. All the pros used to use them . The best thing about the Fisher is they have the best warranty they will fix your machine pretty much knew matter what you do do it! And get it back to you immediately. These machines are extremely tough you can throw them in the lake river whatever dry them out and they will work . Threshold knob on the back what’s the weakest point of the whole machine not that they wouldn’t fix it immediately and send it back to you that in of course the headphone jacks yeah pretty much all the detectors such a weak spot. Sounds if the detector mix you could pretty much so what kind of metal ZR how many targets you had discriminate Ect. My first goldbug “0000327” I will always have a spot in my heart for the Goldbug they found me many pounds of gold.

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

The original 19kHz gold bug is completely different from the 70kHz Goldbug 2. The latest version of the GoldBug 2 the threshold knob is on the front, not the back.

@royjohnson465 3 ай бұрын

patdenney ~I had a Garrett Gold Hunter in 1986. ~What year was your very first Gold Bug? Mine first one was in 1989. I had a Compass Gold Scanner in 1990 which I had some problems with, so I bought another Gold Bug in 1990. But with my Compass Gold Scanner in 1990 I found just under 12 oz. of surface vein gold in bedrock that I hand chiseled it out and put it in my wash basin. I knew it was gold because I switched to the discrimination circuit and turn it up to about 8 and it gave a loud signal so I knew it was not iron or any other trash. Some excitement but a long story…

@50Quid-d3x Ай бұрын

We want a new updated TDI SL... powered by a new modern ARM chip in a Deus II size package... that runs a wide array of coils for a thousand dollars! Why?

@ChrisRalph Ай бұрын

I want to get $100,000 an ounce for my gold. We can wish for a lot of things.

@50Quid-d3x Ай бұрын

@@ChrisRalph maybe just find more gold and take less for each ounce for now! We did see rhodium rocket from 1,000/oz to 25,000/oz only for a brief moment thoe. Your article on microscopic Carlin Trend gold... whew! Priceless... defenatly worth a kings ransom to me after spending my entire adult life looking for the stuff 🧐. Then I saw the video on yt where the geologist who found Carlin Trend said "well there's obviously nothing here and nothing in these rocks", but he said he went ahead and sent a sample in for assay anyway! and bingo! whamo...bamo!

@mattnelson4387 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your channel. It's very interesting and informative.

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you are enjoying it and thanks for watching!

@johnramirez5032 3 ай бұрын

Practice,practice and more practice. I cant stress enough that you need to learn to practice. You have to know your detector. It helps to detect with some expert. They can save you time learning.

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

You are right, its important to practice and know your detector.

@DannyYoung-vn3sb 3 ай бұрын

I’ve put off purchasing a gold metal detector for the 6 years I’ve been interested in prospecting. I own your book and belong to GPAA, East Bay Prospectors and United Prospectors Inc. I like the auto ground balancing like the gold monster 1000, if this new detector’s price point is better I may try detecting. I enjoy your channel.

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

Thanks. Keep an eye out for the new detector. I will certainly talk about it here when it becomes available.

@ilyes1113 3 ай бұрын

Im algerian .i have a good experiance using fisher f5 .2012-2017. whith it i found near thousand of roman-islamique-spanish coins. I used fisher gold bug ll + gold bug pro since 2017 to this day .they are super sensetive + durable machines . Owning metal detector is illegal in algeria but we importe them from france anny ways . Honestly there is 2 products as good as fisher mds. The brand c-scope made in UK Cs3 mxi .un vlf 12 khtz low price . Cs4 pi . A pulse indiction .simple+ low price . All those are good for gold nuggets+ coins in algerian soil+sahara dizert.

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

I know of folks who have been shot for using metal detectors in Islamic countries where they are illegal.

@anthonyrstrawbridge 3 ай бұрын

5DD👈😀👍 Quite frankly I love lightweight and maneuverability and precision small gold capability. Probably ergonomics sets precedence over the capabilities however: Lets start with the basics of shaft design and balance. Notice that a heavy foot places the search coil mass downward. The curved shaft handle places the mass between the elbow and hand. while this results in good control; it is not ideal for an overworked wrist, elbow, or shoulder. A better way is to balance the mass at the hand. Having a straight shaft and an attachment swivel point located above the hand allows the entire mass of the machine to balance neutrally. In this design, one can potentially shift the balance from the foot to the head which allows the operator effortless precision control by simply alternating between a heavy hand and light hand while gravity and balance hold the search coil off / above the ground. Thus the mass is entirely carried by the shoulders. Additionally, the long straight shaft is most ergonomic, keeps the coil at a better sight distance, further away from the feet, and is simpler and cheaper to manufacture.

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

5DD?

@anthonyrstrawbridge 3 ай бұрын

@@ChrisRalphI'm thinking about the swing of the coil assembly. I love the lightweight trends. However, I believe the attachment point between the shaft and coil are antiquated as opposed to articulated. The swing motion of the shaft varies greatly with the motion literally resulting in a constant direction change relative to parallel to the ground. A small lightweight bearing attachment results in a pendulum effect and the relative constant perpendicular swing motion is automatically balanced. Limiting the pivot to approximately 5° allows plenty of room for both automatic leveling and tracing the uneven surface features. additionally, The 5° swing will result in an acceleration at the extremes of the swing motion providing both: less stalling ( saturation of the coil) and positive feel relayed to the handler. The current attachment method requires a constant input and feedback to accomplish optimum results.

@50Quid-d3x Ай бұрын

@@anthonyrstrawbridge my work around for some of the ergonomics and weight problems associated with the older whites metal detectors like the TDI SL, GMT and MXT is bungee ing them to the swingee-thingee... which I have... just haven't got to try it out yet. If some aspect of a gold focused detector is to light, well maybe that can be fixed, but if something is to heavy, we'll maybe it's time to upgrade to a newer modern day metal detector. Maybe you can mod up a prototype of your some of your ideas... then put it on you tube so we can see what you are talking about! Sincerely,

@robertliadka9097 2 ай бұрын

Jeez. I didn't even know fisher was still a thing. Hopefully they step up their games

@ChrisRalph 2 ай бұрын

They make some good stuff.

@peirpoint56 3 ай бұрын

Why do they sell the gold bug Africa version only in Africa, was this a proving ground because types of soil?

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

Its is a detector specifically designed for the market. As a general thing, most of the African buys are not as tech savvy as an average US, Aussie or Canadian buyer. It is designed to be easy to use.

@stevensherer1440 3 ай бұрын

Please pass on to Fisher features needed in addition to auto ground balance are bluetooth headphones and please make detectors water proof to at least a few feet of submersion. Dectectors get dropped into water, accidently, way to often crossing rivers with bad results afterwards.

@ChrisRalph 2 ай бұрын

They are trying to keep it at a low price, and the more features you add, the higher the price needs to be. Bluetooth and water proof would likely add a 50% increase in the price - so I don't think that will be in this new detector.

@johnramirez5032 3 ай бұрын

My first detector was a bfo kit from radio shack. I loved that detector!

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

BFO detectors were a long time ago.

@johnramirez5032 3 ай бұрын

@@ChrisRalph i am 65 and i was a child. Im still a child at heart!

@royjohnson465 3 ай бұрын

@@johnramirez5032 ~ You had one too!! I also had one, it was my very first detector, a Bounty Hunter III BFO in about 1973. The III had the analog meter with a needle. I remember I was searching in my backyard with it and a fellow was walking by the back alley and asked me, are you looking for gold? 😂

@johnramirez5032 3 ай бұрын

@@royjohnson465 i also got those questions. I dont detect hardly at all anymore.

@duanebartlett4885 3 ай бұрын

What will be the name of their PI machine and the big question...how much?

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

Both are yet to be determined. It will not be expensive.

@georgecarousos6735 3 ай бұрын

Jesus Fisher,.......who was your marketing savant who decided to let Minelab have nearly all the PI business for over 10 years with overpriced machines that aren't even made in Australia? Probably the same guy that decided to come up with the Fisher Africa only after the Minelab Gold Monster has 99% of the automatic ground tracking prospecting machines. Very disappointing. PI is key for working in our very mineralized conditions. Please offer a PI machine for under $2500.00 or don't waste your time.

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

Always a lot easier to decide you strategy long after the game has been played. Garrett has come put with the Axiom which is a very good PI machine. The monster may have the bulk of the VLF business now but is, like most Minelab detectors, way over priced. There is much room for price competition.

@royjohnson465 3 ай бұрын

I have your very informative book that you recommend. I am an older person in my 60’s, I really enjoy your show and what you are doing, but the only thing I can recommend to you is not to subconsciously say “you know” very fast as you do when you are speaking, otherwise, you are doing very good. That Fisher representative said “you know” too much repeatedly and about 4x times more than you did. ~I recommend both you and especially that Fisher representative to join “Toastmasters” which is all about communication excellence and teaches public speaking skills (not to say “you know” repeatedly.)

@kutasludwas845 Ай бұрын

Speeches go and water flows. Fisher missed the train.

@ChrisRalph Ай бұрын

Everyone has their own opinion.

@christianh7863 2 ай бұрын

Fisher first texas really need to start putting out more modern metal detectors.

@ChrisRalph 2 ай бұрын

I expect they will have some interesting ones coming up.

@robertliadka9097 2 ай бұрын

The only problem I see what fissure is, they are way overpriced for the quality detector they are. An f m5, what is like 4 or 5 hundred dollars. While you can get way better models from other companies for less or the same price.

@ChrisRalph 2 ай бұрын

The only cheaper stuff is Chinese stuff which is truly inferior.

@robertliadka9097 2 ай бұрын

@ChrisRalph I have owned Fisher detectors. Those things are the rickety cheapest detectors. I have ever owned.f5 cost around $400. You can get a equinox 600, elite or nokta triple score for that price. Way better built waterproof and so many more features

@Smithsgold 3 ай бұрын

Cool !!!!!!

@ChrisRalph 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! It will be a detector for beginners.

@milynciaedits 3 ай бұрын

Always only the best information ✌🏻

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@NajibKhallou 3 ай бұрын

عندي نيازك للبيع

@ChrisRalph 3 ай бұрын

I am not a buyer

@honecarlson9729 2 ай бұрын

Chris can you send me the email address for fisher gold bug in USA please

@ChrisRalph 2 ай бұрын

Their webpage is: firsttexasproducts.com/ You can find more information there.

@honecarlson9729 2 ай бұрын

@@ChrisRalph thankyou I'm not great on finding stuff on the internet love your passion which metal detector would you prefer Gold monster or gold bug Africa