Mac Tools Dude
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I am new to Tnet and have just returned to Mdt'ing after many years away. I'm using a Whites DFX. I didn't bother to get the readings from the machine (my fault) because I was so excite to get a strong signal. I found all of these in some old woods that have been recently cleared for development. They are from a town that was founded in the late 1700's off of a main road about 200 yards off the road. There was very small shack that looks as if it was lived in at one time and had sheet rock walls so I figure it wasn't too old. I found many old square nails that were badly corroded as well as pottery shards. All of my finds were about 150 yards from the shack if not more.
The most exciting find was piece of rectangle iron. I thought is was a buckle when I found it. I found it at about 5 inches. It looks as if it was mounted on leather. It's badly corroded. Any suggestions about cleaning it would be much appreciated. Not sure exactly what but I'm hoping you guys will give me some ideas.
I also found a flat button with not true markings from what I can see. I did notice what looks to be an "S" on it but it may be my imagination. Also some circular patterns around the outer circumference on the rear.
Lastly was what I believe to be a copper bottle lid. It has some patina on it and a diamond shape on the lid.
Any help at all identifying these would be greatly appreciate. Also cleaning methods would be helpful to me. I know nothing about how to get the rectangle clean of if I can do it without destroying it.
Thanks in advance for your comments and ideas.
Mac Tools Dude
The most exciting find was piece of rectangle iron. I thought is was a buckle when I found it. I found it at about 5 inches. It looks as if it was mounted on leather. It's badly corroded. Any suggestions about cleaning it would be much appreciated. Not sure exactly what but I'm hoping you guys will give me some ideas.
I also found a flat button with not true markings from what I can see. I did notice what looks to be an "S" on it but it may be my imagination. Also some circular patterns around the outer circumference on the rear.
Lastly was what I believe to be a copper bottle lid. It has some patina on it and a diamond shape on the lid.
Any help at all identifying these would be greatly appreciate. Also cleaning methods would be helpful to me. I know nothing about how to get the rectangle clean of if I can do it without destroying it.
Thanks in advance for your comments and ideas.
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