Q. Should my "L" Rods be held a certain length from each other for finding
metals?

A. In my 35 years of professional dowsing - and that of my late mentor,
Verne L. Cameron - during his 44 years of professional experiences, no fixed
lengths or distances separating L-rods is ever required; except that the rods are
positioned directly forward; a comfortable distance apart; and reasonably
level with the horizon.

Finding precious metals - or whatever? - depends upon phrasing the right
question(s) posed in proper order while employing a reliable set of code
responses developed well beforehand, so that the instruments' reactions operate beyond
one's physical control via one's autonomic nervous system. Don't allow
anyone's own notions and limitations to invade your own unique approach to dowsing.
I can assure you that unnecessary dowsing fixations continue to be legion
among locators the world over.

I'll vouch for the following rules maintained by old-timers, all of which
seem to be unerringly true:

The object, or objective of one's quest must first exist... Avoid
preconceived notions and out-of-control expectations. Finally, Always remain steadily
focused while sustaining continuous (unbroken) contact with the specific goal of
your search.

Good luck, Bill Cox