FreeBirdTim
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Discovered a 1920's dump site a few days ago while metal detecting. Found a few good things, such as a Warwick Bottling Works (W.B.W.) soda bottle, an Acme mason jar and 6 jar lids, including a couple of aquas. Nothing rare or valuable, but fun to find.
So here's my problem. Out of the 20 or so I brought home, 5 of them cracked when I was cleaning them up. After I cracked a couple with warm water, I went over to cooler water. But I still cracked 3 more with that method. The ground isn't cold here yet, so I didn't think I'd have any issues with this happening.
I cracked 4 jars and 1 bottle, but none of them were anything special. But I still don't like cracking them after I spend the time digging them up, dragging them through the woods and then cleaning them up. What am I doing wrong? Should I give them time to acclimate to my house temp and then clean them the next day? Any tips would be appreciated.
Here's what some of them looked like before cleaning. This dump is one muddy and nasty spot! LOL!
So here's my problem. Out of the 20 or so I brought home, 5 of them cracked when I was cleaning them up. After I cracked a couple with warm water, I went over to cooler water. But I still cracked 3 more with that method. The ground isn't cold here yet, so I didn't think I'd have any issues with this happening.
I cracked 4 jars and 1 bottle, but none of them were anything special. But I still don't like cracking them after I spend the time digging them up, dragging them through the woods and then cleaning them up. What am I doing wrong? Should I give them time to acclimate to my house temp and then clean them the next day? Any tips would be appreciated.
Here's what some of them looked like before cleaning. This dump is one muddy and nasty spot! LOL!
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