Ginormous Mining camp cleaver!!!!

[diggingthe1]

I must have rust on the brain. I took a good hike and on the way to where I was going I found a relatively flat spot with some rocks. Lots of mines around but no foundation. I figured it was a good place for the miners to take a break and eat lunch. Wholly Guacamole, I have never seen a chopper this big. I’ve sold a few big ones in the past, but you could take off a cows head with this thing. I know they can be desired to restore! I must have looked like a psychopath coming out of the woods with the grin I had thinking about what it would look like restored. Also a hand forged tree skinner, and a beautiful mining related wheel which was on the surface but I could tell no one wanted to hike it out! Just what I need more rust!!! Thanks for the stopping by!!

 

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[diggingthe1]

That wall does not look safe...but cool as he**.

I agree with the post above, that wheel looks great in the wall, using a relic to preserve history. Nice play

Thanks Hughett and highnam, the wall is sturdy but it was like a butterfly wing above the window. I saved it from collapsing but as you noticed it needs more morter and bricks. I love yard junk to no end!!!

Great to see your little black friend helping you.

She is the best at making sure I didn’t leave any thing! She’s always resigning my holes!!

 

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[PikesPeakCharlie]

I’m guessing you have been down where I found that cleaver. I think I had my detector there before but must not have been digging the iron signals. It’s amazing the people that used to be around these hills!!! I’m glad you found a few keepers, sure helps with getting out. Hopefully one of us will find a dream find this summer!!

it looks real familiar,but my memories of it are fuzzy. I found an old cabin site on a map and located the ruins on google earth, it is north of divide, want to check it out in a week or two ? I could use somebody to go with me . Probably a mile walk in on an old closed forest service road

 

[diggingthe1]

it looks real familiar,but my memories of it are fuzzy. I found an old cabin site on a map and located the ruins on google earth, it is north of divide, want to check it out in a week or two ? I could use somebody to go with me . Probably a mile walk in on an old closed forest service road

Those are the best Charlie, that would be a lot of fun! Hopefully a trash pit full of bottles!!! I will be looking forward to it!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very nice display pieces!

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice Cleavage!

 

[diggingthe1]

Thanks Professor and Steve, I will post a picture when I restore it