For what it is worth: I watch all of your videos ; a most interesting way to spend my free time. I do not care to watch the TV channels. I appreciate the time that you put into your videos. Sometimes I wish that I could follow you around like a puppy.
Gary, thank you so much for what you do. I bought a modded TDI pro after seeing how well you did with your TDI for so many years. I added a sadie coil, and its turned out to be a fantastic machine, still capable, and found gold thanks to your instruction too. Thanks again
@@CodysGarage Hi, I bought the modded Pro from a single owner who had some noise reduction and fine gold mods done by a chap named LukeOzDigger in Australia, who may have collaborated with Reg Sniff in the US. I don't have any of their details, not sure if he does this work anymore. Highly recommend you search youtube footage 'Whites TDI pro Modified' by Lukeozdigger to see improved performance first hand.
Gary, I can't thank you enough for sharing your expertise !!!!! Also can not wait to see when you find a nice nugget in that road ! Take care and thanks for what you give to the rest of us.
I'm watching this right now as I just purchased a tdi after watching you kill it with yours.. I'm sold lol, especially after you pulled that nugget from the bedrock I went over with the GB2!! I think I'll bring them both out when possible.. I may need some hands on training Gary!
Well there goes my having the edge! lol You want to keep the gb2, there are places it will work better than the TDI. Looking forward to watching you bring home the nuggets
@@TwoToes You will always have the edge Gary! I'm just trying to play on the same field.. I've been wanting a pi for a while, you just sealed the deal. I've seen first hand enough gold from Bennett and you with the whites pi machines that it really opened my eyes to whites. The TDI seems like the most affordable way into the pi game as well. Bennett carries his whites more than the 4500 and that says a lot also..
Haven't got a TDI, but you were one of the first channels I subscribed too, your an inspiration to all of us that chase the shiny, very informative, makes me want to get into my dive gear😀
I like my TDI Oz Pro but in the Victorian golden triangle we get massive sudden differences in mineralisation. If I change elevation (old timers diggings, river bed, on the flats), I need to adjust as I transfer. So to avoid readjusting every 5 minutes I divide the area up into separate zones of search. My friends have minelab 5000s and sdc2300s and they seem to handle Australian soil more automatically, but for the price this machine can find stuff well!
I have watched many of your videos , thank you for the great context. I just purchased a White's TDI HI--Q , you said put a cover on. I can't found one, any idea's ? Keep up the great videos.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you ever need someone to tag along and haul your gear I'm willing. Lol. Just to watch you do what you do. Although you would probably leave me out there for asking too many questions. Another great video (even though I will never be able to afford a machine like that) 🍻
I have the TDI and your advice will help, got the gb2 later so have the best of both techs to work with. GB2 has found more small nugs but it really is more finicky as to soil types/ground mineralization. I found the TDI somewhat frustrating because it puts out so many false beeps for some reason, making it harder to recognize the smaller pieces. Have to learn to ignore those transient noises it puts out. However there are many coils to choose from 4", dual field, 4"&7" combo, 10". I prefer smaller for the ssme reasons you have noted, easier to see small gold and search the nooks n crannies.
I came about "" close to getting the TDI. I ended up with a GMT. New Mexico Gold is on the SMALL SIDE. Still wanting one but Yea, that stupid Funding Issue keep messing with me.
Had a GMT myself a while back. Very good machine. Where the TDi and other pulse induction machines have an advantage is in hot ground, like around serpentine. That kind of ground swamps a VLF machine, but the PI units are barely affected by it, and in really hot ground you can raise the delay a bit. The advantage of a VLF machine, like the GMT, is that they are far better at detecting ferrous vs non ferrous targets. Hang on to the GMT, save your lunch money, get a TDI as well, then you've got the best of both worlds...
@@pulesjet Well, Ok then, beer money. Seriously though, while it ain't easy, some guys are actually making a living at this. Check out US Miner's channel. A while back I had the chance to go in to the field with a couple of guys who have been doing this for years. I studied their techniques closely, and learned that at least I'm on the right track. One point- learning to properly use a gold detector is a bit like learning to play a violin. It takes practice, practice, practice. It also takes research, lots of it. I haven't scored big enough yet to quit my day job, but at 67, I'm still trying...
@@MrMccurley Yep it can be done. Age 11 I grovelled on my knees begging my mom to buy my first detector. $50.00 was a butt load of money back in those days. I've owned and operated a Pile of them to date. Built a butt load of my own too. Building some what escalated the learning curve most well. Practice I have. No such thing as a Expert with a Metal Detector. The Never Ending Learning Story. But that being said I'm up there some place. Between Expert and Not Yet ? LOL
@@pulesjet Built them? Holy crap. I started going that route, discovered I don't really have a talent for analog electronics. Makes my head hurt too much. Check out Geotech1. The guy who hosts it is an engineer for Whites, one of the contributors is Eric Foster, who founded Minelab. One of their projects is trying to break the 10us barrier on primary delay.
That is a pretty simple machine it seems. I have a whites coinmaster 6000d (1979) it runs ok but in mineralized soil it goes nutty it seems like it's a vlf style machine you are running mine is a vlf
I will add tho, to get yourself a small gold sample, put it on the ground and adjust whatever detector you have to find it, then you should be good to go.
The pulse detector handles mineralized much better than the vlf detectors. There are times where a vlf detector will work better, I have a goldmaster 3 for those times.
Two Toes ya im yet to find gold with it well acuall targets not just dust i found with nails lol! Seems to handle the ground well and very sensitive to the smallest pickers !
Hello.i hope you are well.I have awhite tdi pules scan .but I have a problem with the balance I have a question. Is it possible to power up the device without activating the GEB key?thank you for your help
Thanks 2 toes...... I'm looking at a Gold Monster 1000 or a TDI SL and I live in Arizona..... What do you think on a machine for our soil and GOLD ?..... I ended up getting an XP ORX with the elliptical 81 Khz coil .......
Great tutorial video.im looking for an afordable pulse induction machine i can afford,theres one on ebay used,its a whites tdi pulsescan pro oz- series for $1,500.is that too much or is it a reasonable price?theres alot of pi minelab machines out there but they are out of my price range.
The Gold Bug 2 is a good detector, can't really compare, they are very different types of detectors. I still use my Goldmaster 3, in places the TDI doesn't work well in.
My last beach detector was a Whites PI 1000, that was a long time ago! If you are on the west coast, the vlf detectors have a hard time with the wet sand, to much black sand mixed in the beach sand.
@@TwoToes Thank you! Good advice! Within the last week, I've gone to my local authorized dealer, and got a Whites TDI BeachMaster in the mail :) Good for prospecting AND the beach :)
For what it is worth: I watch all of your videos ; a most interesting way to spend my free time. I do not care to watch the TV channels. I appreciate the time that you put into your videos.
Sometimes I wish that I could follow you around like a puppy.
Gary = Best Gold Hunting Teacher!
Ricardo Felipe yes he is !!!!!
Hello from Fort Bragg,
I can't even imagine how much time you saved people from the
old trial &-error! You can't beat experience.
Thanks again Gary.
You sir are a pretty darn good instructor! Thank you and Happy Hunting 🍀🍀🍀🍀⛏✅
Gary, thank you so much for what you do. I bought a modded TDI pro after seeing how well you did with your TDI for so many years. I added a sadie coil, and its turned out to be a fantastic machine, still capable, and found gold thanks to your instruction too. Thanks again
What mods did you do?
@@CodysGarage Hi, I bought the modded Pro from a single owner who had some noise reduction and fine gold mods done by a chap named LukeOzDigger in Australia, who may have collaborated with Reg Sniff in the US. I don't have any of their details, not sure if he does this work anymore. Highly recommend you search youtube footage 'Whites TDI pro Modified' by Lukeozdigger to see improved performance first hand.
I have the TDI and it's just a work horse. I have maybe 50 hours swinging it. So it's nice to hear what you are doing it helps alot.
Folks , this man is a really great instructor
Your explanation of the relationship between high ground balance and high gain is absolutely golden. Never occurred to me. Thank you!!!
Great job on showing how to set up and run the TDI !!!! and I know it works because I found a nugget earlier this week !!!!!!!!
Seen his video this morning around 5am . Chompin at the bit now !
Tdiron I my next video I go nugget hunting !!!!
That is what I like to SEE !!! Hands on Instructions by a guy that knows his equipment and how to use it ! Thanks Gary !!!!
Thanks for the lesson Gary! Have a great weekend!
Short but instructive! As always thanks Garry for sharing your knowledge with us. Hope you find some cool stuff on the road... Have a nice week!
Another awesome vid. About to crank mine up.
Gary, I can't thank you enough for sharing your expertise !!!!! Also can not wait to see when you find a nice nugget in that road ! Take care and thanks for what you give to the rest of us.
Thanks Gary, that was very informative. Looking forward to seeing you pull a nugget out of that road...
That video was posted right before this one, a few days ago.
I'm watching this right now as I just purchased a tdi after watching you kill it with yours.. I'm sold lol, especially after you pulled that nugget from the bedrock I went over with the GB2!! I think I'll bring them both out when possible.. I may need some hands on training Gary!
Well there goes my having the edge! lol You want to keep the gb2, there are places it will work better than the TDI. Looking forward to watching you bring home the nuggets
@@TwoToes You will always have the edge Gary! I'm just trying to play on the same field.. I've been wanting a pi for a while, you just sealed the deal. I've seen first hand enough gold from Bennett and you with the whites pi machines that it really opened my eyes to whites. The TDI seems like the most affordable way into the pi game as well. Bennett carries his whites more than the 4500 and that says a lot also..
Thank you so much! I've had my TDI PRO for 3 years and finally someone comes out and explained how to set it up and use it! Thank you so much!
Good luck on your hunt Gary.
Haven't got a TDI, but you were one of the first channels I subscribed too, your an inspiration to all of us that chase the shiny, very informative, makes me want to get into my dive gear😀
Helpful tip, only have one if the cups of the headphonelis covering your ears, the other listening your surroundings i.e. rattle snakes
Cool video👍✌
Nicely done sir . Thanks for sharing Gary .
I like my TDI Oz Pro but in the Victorian golden triangle we get massive sudden differences in mineralisation. If I change elevation (old timers diggings, river bed, on the flats), I need to adjust as I transfer. So to avoid readjusting every 5 minutes I divide the area up into separate zones of search.
My friends have minelab 5000s and sdc2300s and they seem to handle Australian soil more automatically, but for the price this machine can find stuff well!
excellent. Thank you Gary
Nice tutorial, man. Sure to be handy for metal detectors, thanks👍
You can tune out nauils and bottle tops by fiddling with the ground balance on a high= (big)= low tone.
I have watched many of your videos , thank you for the great context. I just purchased a White's TDI HI--Q , you said put a cover on. I can't found one, any idea's ? Keep up the great videos.
You are awesome great video. that will help me a lot thank you.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you ever need someone to tag along and haul your gear I'm willing. Lol. Just to watch you do what you do. Although you would probably leave me out there for asking too many questions.
Another great video (even though I will never be able to afford a machine like that) 🍻
The one dislike is just upset that they are not out detecting for gold!
BYRON Johnson so true !!!!
Thank you for your work and video. Roy from Virginia. Hoping to learn this machine
Gary, that was superb - thank you!!!
good job mate as always man keep it up
I have the TDI and your advice will help, got the gb2 later so have the best of both techs to work with. GB2 has found more small nugs but it really is more finicky as to soil types/ground mineralization. I found the TDI somewhat frustrating because it puts out so many false beeps for some reason, making it harder to recognize the smaller pieces. Have to learn to ignore those transient noises it puts out. However there are many coils to choose from 4", dual field, 4"&7" combo, 10". I prefer smaller for the ssme reasons you have noted, easier to see small gold and search the nooks n crannies.
I use the 7" dual field mono, works great for me.
I came about "" close to getting the TDI. I ended up with a GMT. New Mexico Gold is on the SMALL SIDE. Still wanting one but Yea, that stupid Funding Issue keep messing with me.
Had a GMT myself a while back. Very good machine. Where the TDi and other pulse induction machines have an advantage is in hot ground, like around serpentine. That kind of ground swamps a VLF machine, but the PI units are barely affected by it, and in really hot ground you can raise the delay a bit. The advantage of a VLF machine, like the GMT, is that they are far better at detecting ferrous vs non ferrous targets. Hang on to the GMT, save your lunch money, get a TDI as well, then you've got the best of both worlds...
@@MrMccurley LOL, at 62 years of age those lunch money days are sorta LONG GONE.
@@pulesjet Well, Ok then, beer money. Seriously though, while it ain't easy, some guys are actually making a living at this. Check out US Miner's channel. A while back I had the chance to go in to the field with a couple of guys who have been doing this for years. I studied their techniques closely, and learned that at least I'm on the right track. One point- learning to properly use a gold detector is a bit like learning to play a violin. It takes practice, practice, practice. It also takes research, lots of it. I haven't scored big enough yet to quit my day job, but at 67, I'm still trying...
@@MrMccurley Yep it can be done. Age 11 I grovelled on my knees begging my mom to buy my first detector. $50.00 was a butt load of money back in those days. I've owned and operated a Pile of them to date. Built a butt load of my own too. Building some what escalated the learning curve most well. Practice I have. No such thing as a Expert with a Metal Detector. The Never Ending Learning Story. But that being said I'm up there some place. Between Expert and Not Yet ? LOL
@@pulesjet
Built them? Holy crap. I started going that route, discovered I don't really have a talent for analog electronics. Makes my head hurt too much. Check out Geotech1. The guy who hosts it is an engineer for Whites, one of the contributors is Eric Foster, who founded Minelab. One of their projects is trying to break the 10us barrier on primary delay.
That is a pretty simple machine it seems. I have a whites coinmaster 6000d (1979) it runs ok but in mineralized soil it goes nutty it seems like it's a vlf style machine you are running mine is a vlf
Awesome video bud
Well darned. I have one of the first 400 TDIs made and it doesn't have all those adjustments.
I will add tho, to get yourself a small gold sample, put it on the ground and adjust whatever detector you have to find it, then you should be good to go.
Great video and thank you for the knowledge!
Hi Gary, why do you use the white's TDI over something like a gold bug 2 for nugget hunting?
The pulse detector handles mineralized much better than the vlf detectors. There are times where a vlf detector will work better, I have a goldmaster 3 for those times.
@@TwoToes I reckon PI detector is bether on the beach too?
Wish i knew that when i origenly got my white's i will have to investigate the newer whites
Any tips for settings to detect the norcal beaches?
Thanks so much helps a lot!
Good explanation , i just got the minelab goldmonster have you had a chance to check one out ?
I have looked at them, but haven't run one in the field yet.
Two Toes ya im yet to find gold with it well acuall targets not just dust i found with nails lol! Seems to handle the ground well and very sensitive to the smallest pickers !
Im thinking about getting a tdi
Hello.i hope you are well.I have awhite tdi pules scan .but I have a problem with the balance I have a question. Is it possible to power up the device without activating the GEB key?thank you for your help
Im from weaverville i live right now inporterville im going north in june or july this year
Thanks 2 toes...... I'm looking at a Gold Monster 1000 or a TDI SL and I live in Arizona..... What do you think on a machine for our soil and GOLD ?..... I ended up getting an XP ORX with the elliptical 81 Khz coil .......
Great tutorial video.im looking for an afordable pulse induction machine i can afford,theres one on ebay used,its a whites tdi pulsescan pro oz- series for $1,500.is that too much or is it a reasonable price?theres alot of pi minelab machines out there but they are out of my price range.
Is their a good dig tool that you use for compacted hard ground?
Do u have a link or know of a good head set for a mtx pro whites
Shaloms ! !
Both the audio and video of your vids has improved. Are you running a new camera?
Same gear, trying to think about the filming more. If I start finding gold that all goes out the window. lol
Hi could someone tell me who can do the noise reduction mode in 2021 ??
Rgds
Bruno / FRANCE
I've been looking for mods myself they are hard to find I can only do the batery mod for more depth.
How do you think that compares to the Gold Bug 2?
The Gold Bug 2 is a good detector, can't really compare, they are very different types of detectors. I still use my Goldmaster 3, in places the TDI doesn't work well in.
Gary do you own any beach detectors because I really need some advice
I'm thinking I want either the Equinox 800, or the Excalibur 2
My last beach detector was a Whites PI 1000, that was a long time ago! If you are on the west coast, the vlf detectors have a hard time with the wet sand, to much black sand mixed in the beach sand.
@@TwoToes Thank you! Good advice!
Within the last week, I've gone to my local authorized dealer, and got a Whites TDI BeachMaster in the mail :) Good for prospecting AND the beach :)
I prefer my sdc2300
You still run a TDI from time to time? I just got mine.
Ya, Jeff and I both still use it.
yer wand is upside down, otherwise great vid.