I'm glad this place is here too. I have had a great time searching through the forums and gaining knowledge on bottles. When I started out here 2 years ago, I had one belmar bottle. Now I have over 30. Plus ALL the other bottles that aren't from that town. My room is completely FULL.
The worst digging accident I've ever had is when the base of a local amber crowntop was sticking out of the ground. I reached into the small hole to grab the base and was cut by a piece of rusty metal. It was a good thing my friend brought disinfectant spray. I also got the bottle out shortly after.
That happens to me too. I watched an instrutional video on youtube about my specific detector and found useful tips.
Whites has videos for all of their detectors so I would say look there. Also, The coinmaster pro has tone I.D and Pinpoint. When you come across a good signal use the pinpoint.