Choose fontsize:
Welcome, Guest. Please login or register.
News
jamiepearce
January 17, 2024, 07:59:51 PM
 Evening.been out the picture for a few years.is there any weekenders coming up this year?
rookypair
January 04, 2024, 09:57:08 AM
 I think everyone has dispersed in all directions. Good to see some of the original peeps posting to 
rjm
January 03, 2024, 11:26:38 PM
 This site is pretty dead now! 
TOMTOM
January 03, 2024, 05:38:50 PM
 HI IM HERE ANY RALLYS
dances with badgers
December 28, 2023, 09:40:42 AM
 the dreaded social media lol
DEADLOCK
December 27, 2023, 08:26:38 AM
 Still going social media plays a big part 
dances with badgers
December 26, 2023, 10:41:07 PM
 This site used to be amazing, where has everybody gone? 

View All

 

Currently there is 1 User in the Chatroom!





Click here if you
need van signs


Or here if you
need magnetic signs


Or here if you
need a
Corporate Video Production Company in Milton Keynes

See our
privacy policy here


Pages: [1] 2
  Print  
Author Topic: No more belts or straps !!  (Read 8579 times)
dingdong
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 2965


MAD COWS EAT METAL DETECTORISTS !!!🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂


« on: October 11, 2017, 07:43:34 PM »

Hi to all....i was getting quite fed up with having my finds bag either around my waist,which i seemed to be always pulling back up,or,if I had it slung over my shoulder it would always slide around and get in the way when I was Digging out a target...SO..
I decided to do away with the strap and attach my finds bag by way of detachable plastic clips which I cheaply obtained from E -BAY...
Firstly I marked out with a pen where I was going to attach the clips,then cut of some webbing to the length required, attached the webbing through the clips, initially I used a spot of instant glue to the webbing onto the pre marked area.
Then I sewed around the pre stuck webbing to ensure good security.
And now for the finds bag I repeated the same procedure.
Now I have a finds bag that is totally detachable,and stays where it should be,and it doesn't move around...its BRILLIANT.
Well what do ya think ?
P.S:The actual waistcoat was ex military, initially it had that many ammunition pockets it was virtually unusable,so I stripped off the pouches,and initially used the waistcoat as a very comfortable bungee harness waistcoat.all the modifications subsequently followed.
Thanks for looking, and good hunting..👍


* IMG_20171010_105045-640x480.jpg (52.87 KB, 640x480 - viewed 1351 times.)

* IMG_20171010_105116-480x640.jpg (66.5 KB, 480x640 - viewed 1455 times.)

* IMG_20171010_104932-640x480.jpg (76.02 KB, 640x480 - viewed 1379 times.)
« Last Edit: October 12, 2017, 05:26:13 PM by dingdong » Logged
hotmill
Moderator
Superhero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 2347



« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2017, 07:27:57 AM »

Good idea!
Logged

XP Deus user
Trefor Meirionnydd
Jr. Member
**
Offline Offline

Posts: 52



« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2017, 01:27:00 PM »

I think it's a brilliant idea dingdong !

I used to use a belt around my waist but it kept pulling my trousers down. I've recently been trying a shoulder bag but it falls in front every time you bend over to dig. I'm not really happy with either of these but I do like your idea of a waistcoat/gilet with finds bag attached. Think I may try to sort out something similar that can go over the top of my coat.

Thanks for sharing!
Logged
Bling (mark)
Full Member
***
Offline Offline

Posts: 248



« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2017, 03:48:04 PM »

Hi mate I've got a few work shirts that need altering nice handy work hint hint.
Logged

Soveriegn xs2 pro / goldmaxx power v4 /makro racer
Greg
Sr. Member
****
Offline Offline

Posts: 304



« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2017, 04:33:31 PM »

You should have taken out a patent, could have made your second million.
Very good idea 💡 keep the tips coming.
Logged
Val Beechey
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 6120



« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2017, 06:29:54 PM »

It is a very good idea Chris and nicely done. However I predict a small annoying problem in attaching it to your top. As soon as you get a bit of weight in the finds bag it'll drag your top down on one side.
It's a problem I have carrying too much in one pocket and it really is irritating. There's only one thing for it, put one on the other side to balance  Grin or just keep it for the gold coins  Roll Eyes
Logged

Ever Optimistic, it's out there somewhere - And I Found it
dingdong
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 2965


MAD COWS EAT METAL DETECTORISTS !!!🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂


« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2017, 06:50:06 PM »

No problem Val...already sorted...I have seen on a patch of Velcro..one on the back of the finds bag,and the other on the side of the trousers I use purely for Detecting ..but thanks anyway ..👍
Logged
Val Beechey
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 6120



« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2017, 09:14:10 PM »

Well thought out Chris. Mind you I must comment that you wouldn't get much Iron in that little bag anyway  Grin
I once carried a 7lb lump hammer around the field in mine  Roll Eyes
Logged

Ever Optimistic, it's out there somewhere - And I Found it
dingdong
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 2965


MAD COWS EAT METAL DETECTORISTS !!!🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂


« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2017, 10:58:52 PM »

Cheers Val, normally with the iron scrap I walk over to the hedge and "replant"it..😁!after all sometimes it's enough to carry the bloomin spade !!.. LOL 😁!!
« Last Edit: October 14, 2017, 07:29:55 AM by dingdong » Logged
celticspikey
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 3537


« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2017, 08:10:48 AM »

Well done Chris looks like a dragons den moment mate, this time next year you will be a millionaire  Wink
Logged
Greg
Sr. Member
****
Offline Offline

Posts: 304



« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2017, 08:47:51 AM »

In 50 years time, hedge detecting will be in vogue. 😱😱
Logged
dingdong
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 2965


MAD COWS EAT METAL DETECTORISTS !!!🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂


« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2017, 09:08:59 AM »

Put on plenty of discrimination then ..😁!!!... LOL!l
Logged
Radnor Bandit (Ian)
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 673


Keep banging them rocks together


« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2017, 06:31:30 PM »

My setup idea borrowed off Deadlock is a blackhawk safety belt 50mm wide webbing belt with velcro and buckle fastening (cheap chinese ebay copy) with ex army canteen bag. Plenty big enough for good days finds. I've also made a spade hanger that loops over the belt. Ideal for cold days as I can keep my left hand in my pocket ! Finally my Garrett probe in its holster also fits om the belt.
Bag and belt cost about £15 total
Logged
dingdong
Superhero Member
******
Offline Offline

Posts: 2965


MAD COWS EAT METAL DETECTORISTS !!!🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂


« Reply #13 on: October 14, 2017, 10:58:37 AM »

Many thanks for your kind comments guys !!!...good hunting..👍
Logged
david995
Hero Member
*****
Offline Offline

Posts: 563



« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2017, 11:20:59 AM »

Good idea , do you wear your coat on hot days as well though?
Logged

finds 2014/15/16

silver hammered x 83
milled silver x 89
 roman coins x 6
rings 14 ...4 gold

Pages: [1] 2
  Print  
 
Jump to:  


Home
SimplePortal 2.3.3 © 2008-2010, SimplePortal