Excellent….! I made some tabs, and used the 2 part gorilla glue when the initial “test” video came out testing the glues. I haven’t had one single issue…! These videos are priceless..!! 🙏😊
About a year or so ago you showed a red colored bracket brace to strengthen and reinforce the tabs. Could you just Gorilla glue that brace onto the coil?
Not seen on the video, Mrs. Gigmaster saying “Steve? What’s that smell? Did you spill something out there???” 🤣🤣 Another good video, thank you Gigmaster
Gigmaster to the rescue! What you've shown are great effective ways to repair or prevent breakage of the coil ears. I would think that if someone buys the coil strengthener/reinforcer brace and Gorilla epoxies it to the coil ears should fix it as well. Way to go, Gig! Keep Digging!
There are a few things that would improve the reliability of these coils and greatly reduced the probability of failure. First replace the ears with nylon not ABS plastic or delren plastic these two types of plastic are almost indestructible. The second thing is to use what's called a coil stabilizer basically it's a strut that is attached to the coil and to the swing arm pipe at the exact angle you want the coil to stay. It can be easily manufactured out of ABS plastic nylon it doesn't matter even lexan or plexiglass. They are generally 3 to 4 in tall and this supplies a substantial increase in the integrity of the support of the coil by not adding any measurable weight. Nylon tie wraps can be used to attach this plate to the swing arm pipe. They are very simple to build basically any sheet of plastic cut into a 1/4 semicircle shape the bottom of this plate has a hole that passes right through the coil and the bolt that supports the system.
I haven’t had any luck with 3D printed coil stabilizer pieces, they all cracked and I bought them from different sources. I hope you have luck with your 3D stuff. I finally built an ear strengthening support out of a black Teflon tray from a craftsman tool box, no glue, just zip ties , it works wonderfully.
Excellent video! I like how you reinforce the new one. Why not just epoxy on one of the 3-D printed coil ear stiffeners? I have those and thought if I epoxied them on like in your video here they would be much better.
I say Steve you should offer coil repairs 50 bucks plus shipping and handling that's a fraction of what it cost to replace them gigmaster coil repair shop I'm digging it
Is there a way someone could purchase those enforcement pieces that you repair these coils with? I would be happy to buy a few just to do some preventive maintenance. Thanks in advance.
Hi Gigmaster, My tabs broke while detecting in the ocean 🌊. I fixed them by making my own reinforcement tabs out of an acrylic sheet with my Dremel. I then attached the broken tabs and the reinforcement tabs with JB Weld and attached them to the coil. It lasted about 18 months, until I went in the ocean again. The pressure of the coil moving through the water must have been too much. Anyway, where did you get the 3D printed tabs from? They might work better that's all. Thanks mate 😊
Hello Gigmaster, I'm writing from Portugal and this weekend I'm also breaking the ears of the coil, my question is to understand if you can help me fix the round part you made to reinforce the original ears. They were made in 3D printing?
Nice to see repair options when or if coil becomes broken i am using ear stiffener sold after market hoping to avoid cracks or break off ears to coil , i see you dont use or reference their usage whats your thoughts on this part.
How about listing pairs of those on your Ebay or Amazon stores, I need them for both my 11 & 15 inch coils, I'd love to buy them from you, what's up Gigmaster, what's up James, can you help a fellow treasure hunter out?
Only for 11” - www.ebay.com/itm/Equinox-Metal-Detector-11-coil-stiffener-2ea-and-includes-2ea-5mm-washers-/265528020943?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
F**k all these repairs. I'm urging everyone to STOP buying ALL Minelab products until they acknowledge that they compromised on quality, that they have fired the people who urged the lack of quality, and that they will never again make such outrageously cheap products. My SECOND coil's ears just simply fell apart into pieces. This is the NOX 800 piece of crap coils I'm referring to. Perhaps lots of other models suffer from the same lack of Minelab's lack of quality control.
Excellent….! I made some tabs, and used the 2 part gorilla glue when the initial “test” video came out testing the glues. I haven’t had one single issue…! These videos are priceless..!! 🙏😊
Nice fix! Steve.
It’s a shame that Equinox knows there is a problem with the materials used on their coils, but has done nothing to do to resolve it.
Equinox knows"? Lol you mean MINELAB
What a great idea brother to reinforce the coils. Thanks for teaching me how to better protect them.
You'd think (hopel Minelab would take a hint and solve the problem themselves.
About a year or so ago you showed a red colored bracket brace to strengthen and reinforce the tabs. Could you just Gorilla glue that brace onto the coil?
Not seen on the video, Mrs. Gigmaster saying “Steve? What’s that smell? Did you spill something out there???” 🤣🤣
Another good video, thank you Gigmaster
Oh she did! 😂
@@Gigmaster could you please post updated links for these items. I would like to buy some. Thanks in advance.
Gigmaster to the rescue! What you've shown are great effective ways to repair or prevent breakage of the coil ears. I would think that if someone buys the coil strengthener/reinforcer brace and Gorilla epoxies it to the coil ears should fix it as well. Way to go, Gig! Keep Digging!
There are a few things that would improve the reliability of these coils and greatly reduced the probability of failure. First replace the ears with nylon not ABS plastic or delren plastic these two types of plastic are almost indestructible. The second thing is to use what's called a coil stabilizer basically it's a strut that is attached to the coil and to the swing arm pipe at the exact angle you want the coil to stay. It can be easily manufactured out of ABS plastic nylon it doesn't matter even lexan or plexiglass. They are generally 3 to 4 in tall and this supplies a substantial increase in the integrity of the support of the coil by not adding any measurable weight. Nylon tie wraps can be used to attach this plate to the swing arm pipe. They are very simple to build basically any sheet of plastic cut into a 1/4 semicircle shape the bottom of this plate has a hole that passes right through the coil and the bolt that supports the system.
I haven’t had any luck with 3D printed coil stabilizer pieces, they all cracked and I bought them from different sources. I hope you have luck with your 3D stuff. I finally built an ear strengthening support out of a black Teflon tray from a craftsman tool box, no glue, just zip ties , it works wonderfully.
Excellent video! I like how you reinforce the new one. Why not just epoxy on one of the 3-D printed coil ear stiffeners? I have those and thought if I epoxied them on like in your video here they would be much better.
I say Steve you should offer coil repairs 50 bucks plus shipping and handling that's a fraction of what it cost to replace them gigmaster coil repair shop I'm digging it
Gigmaster is the king of DIY 👍👍👏
Is there a way someone could purchase those enforcement pieces that you repair these coils with? I would be happy to buy a few just to do some preventive maintenance. Thanks in advance.
I LIKE IT!!! 😂 I’ll need some reinforcement ears soon since I have a coil almost out of warranty.
Good man Gigmaster always helping others with solutions and fixes.
Hi is there any chance of the stl file for the reinforcement tabs thanks and keep up the excellent you tube vids
Thank you for your TH-cam.
But why didn't make it stronger in the first time Minelab? 😕
I would like to know where to get the reinforcement pieces . Thanks
Thank you ~ another excellent video.
Steve how do I get some of those ear reinforcers? I have finally broken my ears got them fixed but want to make them better !
Cool nice fix
Hi Gigmaster, My tabs broke while detecting in the ocean 🌊. I fixed them by making my own reinforcement tabs out of an acrylic sheet with my Dremel. I then attached the broken tabs and the reinforcement tabs with JB Weld and attached them to the coil. It lasted about 18 months, until I went in the ocean again. The pressure of the coil moving through the water must have been too much. Anyway, where did you get the 3D printed tabs from? They might work better that's all. Thanks mate 😊
Email me your address
Great job Gigmaster!
Don't forget to update us 👍
Hello Gigmaster, I'm writing from Portugal and this weekend I'm also breaking the ears of the coil, my question is to understand if you can help me fix the round part you made to reinforce the original ears. They were made in 3D printing?
Yes
@@Gigmaster Thank you Gigmaster for the quick response, is it possible to share the stl so I can repair my coil?
Unfortunately I did not do the printing one of my subs did. I do not have a 3d printer
Awesome job 💪🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Nice to see repair options when or if coil becomes broken i am using ear stiffener sold after market hoping to avoid cracks or break off ears to coil , i see you dont use or reference their usage whats your thoughts on this part.
I broke a couple but they could have been manufacture problems. I just got sent a few more maybe i will have one of my friends test the new ones.
Where can I get those spare tabs just in case! Also, do you know if mine lab will take under warranty a coil That’s been enhanced with reinforcements
www.ebay.com/itm/265409113582?mkevt=1&mkcid=16&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
What thickness of ABS plastic would you recommend?
For the ears 1/8”
@@Gigmaster Thanks, I was out detecting with a buddy on Sunday and the coil fell off his 800. I'm going to beef mine up before that happens.
You would think with all the coil ears braking it would be embarrassing for mine lab and they would of beefed them up.
Hey Steve! Where can I buy those Reinforcement tabs that you glue on to the coil tabs. I need to buy some asap! Please advise. Thank you.
Send me your info to gigmaster2718@gmail.com and I will ship them out to you.
@@Gigmaster Thank you sir I will email you.
Hi Steve, You Gene and John Boy Using the Coil Protector (SKID PLATE COVER) or Whatever it's called When Detecting The Beaches ??
I dont
I use the Coil Protector
I don't
@@Gigmaster Thanks,
GL&HH Greg
Excellent!!! 👍🇨🇱🇺🇸
Good job, hi do u no turtle msn ?
Congratulations Gig , you save me 150$
Can I buy them somewhere?
www.ebay.com/itm/265409113582
@@Gigmaster that Ebay link is broken. Can you please post an updated link?
How about listing pairs of those on your Ebay or Amazon stores, I need them for both my 11 & 15 inch coils, I'd love to buy them from you, what's up Gigmaster, what's up James, can you help a fellow treasure hunter out?
I've had no luck with the "reinforcement" pieces sold on Ebay, there all crap.
Only for 11” - www.ebay.com/itm/Equinox-Metal-Detector-11-coil-stiffener-2ea-and-includes-2ea-5mm-washers-/265528020943?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
@@Gigmaster thanks, that's the more difficult of the two due to the slant of the plastic near the ear
Equinox is a good metal in the electronic parts but poor material for the rest
F**k all these repairs. I'm urging everyone to STOP buying ALL Minelab products until they acknowledge that they compromised on quality, that they have fired the people who urged the lack of quality, and that they will never again make such outrageously cheap products. My SECOND coil's ears just simply fell apart into pieces. This is the NOX 800 piece of crap coils I'm referring to. Perhaps lots of other models suffer from the same lack of Minelab's lack of quality control.
Oh cool this happens to everyone…
Excellent!!! 👍🇨🇱🇺🇸