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07/19/2026
Lesson 2 is now available to check out in the Mental Metal Academy. Enjoy!
Metal Detecting for Beginners: Understanding Sensitivity | Mental Metal Academy Lesson #2 One of the biggest mistakes new detectorists make is running their ...
Welcome to Mental Metal Academy, a new educational series from Mental Metal Detecting designed to help beginners master their metal detector one lesson at a time.
In Lesson #1, we're covering one of the most misunderstood settings on any metal detector - Discrimination.
You'll learn:
• What discrimination actually does
• Why too much discrimination can cause you to miss valuable finds
• When you should use discrimination
• The biggest mistake beginners make
• What user manuals don't tell you
• How to build confidence with your detector
Whether you're using a Minelab Manticore, Minelab Equinox 900, Nokta Legend 2, XP Deus 2, Equinox 800, X-Terra Elite, or another detector, the concepts in this lesson apply to virtually every modern machine.
Watch the full 1st episode here: https://youtu.be/pMjYgG78Zas
07/05/2026
🎁 July Mental Metal Monthly Giveaway Kickoff!
It's time for another Mental Metal Monthly Giveaway!
One lucky supporter will win the metal detector of their choice (limitations apply).
This month we're also celebrating America's 250th Birthday, so I wanted to add a little patriotic spirit to this month's giveaway kickoff.
🎁 How to Enter
There are TWO ways to qualify:
⭐ Become a Patreon Member Silver Tier or Higher
OR
⭐ Join the Mental Metal Alliance YouTube Channel Membership
If you're already a member in good standing...You're automatically entered!
📅 Important Dates
🗓️ Entry Deadline:
Midnight on the 25th of the month
🏆 Winner Announcement:
Last day of the month
6:00 PM Eastern Time
📦 Giveaway Rules
✅ Membership must be in good standing
✅ Valid shipping address required
❌ No overseas shipping
🎁 Winner chooses the detector of their choice (limitations apply)
🔗 Join Here
⭐ Patreon (Silver Tier or Higher):
https://www.patreon.com/mentalmetaldetecting
⭐ Mental Metal Alliance (YouTube Membership):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6_3Cp_6QbSK1qR4e9P2IGQ/join
Thank you for being part of the Mental Metal community.
Your support helps make these monthly giveaways possible while allowing me to continue creating educational content, adventures, and videos for all of you.
Good luck, everyone!
07/02/2026
Something new is coming... starting Saturday morning.
07/02/2026
Happy 250th! I hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th of July weekend. To kick things off, lets kick off our next high end detector giveaway. You have until July 25th to sign up. There are 2 ways to enter see below. If you are an active member already you are automatically entered in for July. Good luck and thank you for the support!
Sign up to be a Patreon Silver Tier Member (or higher) https://www.patreon.com/mentalmetalde...
- or -
Sign up to be a YouTube Alliance Member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6_3...
One winner is announced on the last day of every month.
06/30/2026
Giveaway later this evening. Tune in. Did you win?
June Detector Giveaway and Bonus Challenge Winners: Plus New Announcement! In this video we announce our June 2026 Detector Giveaway winner an...
06/24/2026
For our YouTube Alliance and Patreon members: Our monthly Zoom call has been scheduled. I'm looking forward to connecting with you all again. I have the meeting scheduled for Thursday at 8PM my time (eastern). I'll stay on as long as you all want. Here is the agenda (for now):
- Latest giveaway update. Bonus challenge teaser.
- Latest news from the detector world - machines, rumors etc.
- New format change to the channel - I sware I'm going to get on a schedule.
- Q and A from you all.
- Around the room updates from everyone.
The call details have been sent to you privately via YouTube or via our Patreon feed and DMs.
06/22/2026
Its getting close to that time again!
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