New Testing Equipment: The Pocket Pinger

[SilverStorm]

I received the Pocket Pinger from Sound Metals Money in the mail today; I originally posted the info on this product in the link below:

New Product on the Market: The Pocket Pinger Coin Tester - Updated - General Precious Metals - The Silver Forum

Here's some pics...

Initial thoughts...the package comes with the Pocket Pinger, the Stack Stick, four extra nubs, and an instruction manual.  Instructions are clear.  Testing: I tested my SML on the Pocket Pinger, and it didn't ping.  It rang, but the initial ping didn't last.  The same is true when using the Stack Stick.   When testing a fake ASE and a fake Morgan, the Pocket Pinger worked properly and there is a lingering ping sound after you hit the fake coins.   I have reached out the inventor for an explanation, and I will update as I learn more.   But I have a suspicion that my SML isn't compatible with the Pocket Pinger for some unknown reason.    I will need to get additional genuine coins (not SML) to test the Pocket Pinger before giving my final assessment.   Stay tuned.

 

 

[SilverStorm]

Update: I tested a sovereign, and it pinged and rang for a few seconds before dying out.   It sounds good to me.   So it seems my SML is the culprit.   

[modofantasma]

Interesting piece thanks for sharing I'll have a read up

[SilverStorm]

I received word from the inventor.  Apparently SML do ring "differently", and that they do have a shorter duration to the ping.   More effort is required when using the Stack Stick to get the SML to ping and ring properly.   You'll need to hit the edge of the rim with enough force and speed to make the correct sound.  The plastic buds holding the coin also needs to be aligned correctly.  I've tried it and it seems to work.   

[ArgentSmith]

On 22/06/2021 at 17:19, SilverStorm said:

I received word from the inventor.  Apparently SML do ring "differently", and that they do have a shorter duration to the ping.   More effort is required when using the Stack Stick to get the SML to ping and ring properly.   You'll need to hit the edge of the rim with enough force and speed to make the correct sound.  The plastic buds holding the coin also needs to be aligned correctly.  I've tried it and it seems to work.   

Are you using a testing app with this? they work really well imo. Also coin should be centred when held. App is free.

 

[GoldDiggerDave]

Looks like that would be perfect for sticky BBQ ribs!