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  1. #1

    Feb 2007
    Arlington Heights, IL
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    Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    For the past week or so, I've finally gotten around to finishing something
    my wife has "suggested" that I built for the family room. . . a coffee table that
    I can display some of the "treasures" that I've accumulated this past year.

    Well, it's finally done. . . except for the plate glass top which should be here
    by Christmas, if I'm lucky. So, now I can finally post what I've found during my
    last several hunts since this monkey is now off my back :P.

    Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe-dsc_0817.jpg

    Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe-dsc_0818.jpg

    Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe-dsc_0824.jpg

    Back-tracking to Lowbatts' outing a week ago, I did manage three Merc's, a pocket knife
    and a gold charm necklace (the chain was 14K and the charm was enameled pot metal )
    and a few days later at an old cellar hole, two IH's and another Merc.

    I really hope to get out and find a few more silvers before the snow gets too deep.
    Maybe this weekend?

    Thanks for looking!

    Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe-dsc_0827.jpg

  2. #2
    p2c
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    Apr 2009
    Matteson, IL
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    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    Watercolor,
    That is a really nice looking coffee table. A few years back my wife, yes she's the woodworker, built something like that for telegraph insulators that I had. Yours looks quite nice. What kind of wood did you use (Oak?). I am hating those words last hunts of the year though.

  3. #3
    us
    Apr 2008
    Moronica, northwest of Chicago.
    E-trac & Bounty Hunter Land Star
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    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    Hey Mark, like I told you before, that table is awesome!!!

    I wish I could work wood like that! (Not to mention design custom furniture like you did)

    Now you can get your crappe' off of Mrs. WC's bookcase!

    Great selection in the table, and great finds at Tim's hunt!!! I am goofy - I really think that sandal is cool!

    Psssstttt.... We'll get out at least once more this year for sure!
    God bless our veterans! Thank you for your sacrifices!

  4. #4
    us
    Don't Drag Your Feet!

    May 2008
    Montgomery, IL
    Minelab E-TRAC w/Sunray X-1
    1,591

    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    Very NICE table Mark! What a great collection and display of finds too!

    Congrats on your recent finds! GREAT 14K chain!

  5. #5

    Apr 2006
    DES PLAINES IL
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    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    That is an awesome job.... I know at breakfast the other day you were describing it I knew it had to be a nice looking table....
    That biscuit joiner worked great .....
    A beautiful display.....Bad news..... More work....Your going to have to build some end tables to match...Cause I know you will be finding more awesome stuff in the future........

    GOTTA LOVE THIS HOBBY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Happy Hunting from Des Plaines IL ( D P Bob )

  6. #6
    us
    Jul 2003
    Elgin
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    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    I've always admired you guys who have the craftman's touch. Man I'm telling ya, from someone who can't cut a fart straight, awesome table!

    I've got one of those tiny "cool" sandals on a silver chain and 4 more this year with no chain. Argghh! If my feet were only a little smaller....

    Saturday and Sunday both look hunt-able weather wise. Another last big blowout in the dirt?!?

    Lemme know when and where!

  7. #7

    May 2008
    Chicago
    Fisher 1266 X Fisher F75
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    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    Beautiful job on that table Mark!
    That's what I'll probably shift to to keep me preoccupied over the winter.
    Mike

  8. #8
    pl
    Mar 2008
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    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    beautiful table Mark! Now that's a way to display some finds in STYLE!
    2012Counts:
    Barber 1/2= ;WLH 1/2= ;FRH= ; SeQ=; SLQ=1 SWQ=5; Barber Q= ; Seated D.= ; Barber Dime=4 ; Merc's=9; Roosies=6; War Nickels=1; Foreign Silver=1
    Silver=27 Gold=4

  9. #9
    us
    DFCA

    Dec 2006
    Kansas
    Minelab E-trac
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    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    Mark, take it from a guy that builds stuff like that, that is beautiful. you did a great job
    If you don't mind, I'd like to use some of your design.
    I think I'll build one similar to yours and donate it as a prize for the CTH III in May

    Sniffer

  10. #10

    Mar 2008
    Chicago IL
    Minelab_Explorer_SE_Pro w/ SunRay pinpointer & Garrett_Ace250
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    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    Wow that looks great buddy!!! I especially like the red fet in the background (wonder where that idea came from)... All joking aside, man that is SWEEEEET, thanks for showing us!!!!
    Come check out my MD'ing videos:
    http://youtube.com/user/TreasureFiend

  11. #11
    us
    May 2009
    ILLINIOS
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    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    CONGRATS ON SOME GREAT COINS . THAT TABLE IS AWESOME AND YOU HAVE A GREAT COLLECTION OF CRACKER JACK TOYS, WTG!!!!

  12. #12
    us
    Dec 2009
    Park Ridge, IL
    Garrett Ace 250, ProPointer
    157

    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    Awesome table! When I get enough cool finds I am definitely going to show off all my hard work!

    VERY COOL!

  13. #13

    Jun 2008
    Chicago
    Etrac
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    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    Great table! Neat way to display your finds! Super last hunt also You can start making your next table to house all your 2010 finds this winter!

  14. #14
    us
    May 2008
    Illinois
    DFinX -300, 10"DD, 6x10DD, Sunray DX-1
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    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    Really Very Nice!
    What a great way to reflect on all the great times you had this year.
    So I take it you'll be changing the contents again next year?

    Last question.. What's the item in the coin holder, next to the CJ's?

    Oh yeah,,,,
    Great job on those last hunts. Gold, silver, Injuns and relics! What more could you ask for!!

  15. #15

    Feb 2007
    Arlington Heights, IL
    Whites V3 and XLT
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    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    Thanks everyone for the comments on the table. . . I was glad
    to put that one to bed. . . now I have to start on the wide-screen
    stand

    Quote Originally Posted by Sniffer Elf
    Mark, take it from a guy that builds stuff like that, that is beautiful. you did a great job
    If you don't mind, I'd like to use some of your design.
    I think I'll build one similar to yours and donate it as a prize for the CTH III in May

    Sniffer
    Thanks Sniffer for the compliment. . . I still have the plans & dimensions if you need them

    Quote Originally Posted by litefire56
    Last question.. What's the item in the coin holder, next to the CJ's?
    That's a "wing" membership pin from "Roscoe Turner's Flying Corps". . . a Heinz 57 promotion item.

    Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe-index.jpg

    Thanks again everyone!
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  16. #16
    us
    May 2008
    Illinois
    DFinX -300, 10"DD, 6x10DD, Sunray DX-1
    1,514

    Re: Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

    Quote Originally Posted by watercolor
    Thanks everyone for the comments on the table. . . I was glad
    to put that one to bed. . . now I have to start on the wide-screen
    stand

    Quote Originally Posted by Sniffer Elf
    Mark, take it from a guy that builds stuff like that, that is beautiful. you did a great job
    If you don't mind, I'd like to use some of your design.
    I think I'll build one similar to yours and donate it as a prize for the CTH III in May

    Sniffer

    Thanks Sniffer for the compliment. . . I still have the plans & dimensions if you need them

    Quote Originally Posted by litefire56
    Last question.. What's the item in the coin holder, next to the CJ's?
    That's a "wing" membership pin from "Roscoe Turner's Flying Corps". . . a Heinz 57 promotion item.




    Thanks again everyone!
    Mark, really cool wings, thanks!
    I'm sure you've seen this but well worth the read for everybody else...

    http://www.dmairfield.com/people/turner_ro/index.html

 

 

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