J jss1216 Full Member Apr 17, 2014 132 564 Shelton,Ct Detector(s) used AT Pro Dec 25, 2017 #1 I found block of copper- maybe brass - i can’t tell difference— it has an 8 on one side - anyone have any idea what it was for Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Upgraded Night Vision Monocular Digital Infrared Monocular Telescope for 100% Darkness with 8X Zoom - Grab it through Amazon!
I found block of copper- maybe brass - i can’t tell difference— it has an 8 on one side - anyone have any idea what it was for Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Upgraded Night Vision Monocular Digital Infrared Monocular Telescope for 100% Darkness with 8X Zoom - Grab it through Amazon!
Professor of Engineering Gold Member Oct 5, 2014 31,886 35,426 Massachusetts 🥇 Banner finds 1 🏆 Honorable Mentions: 1 Detector(s) used Garrett: AT Pro, AT Gold & Infinium; Minelab: Explorer SE, II; Simplex; Tesoro: Tejon & Outlaw; White's: V3i Primary Interest: Relic Hunting Dec 25, 2017 #2 Interesting find! Upvote 0
A2coins Gold Member Dec 20, 2015 33,807 42,607 Ann Arbor 🏆 Honorable Mentions: 3 Detector(s) used Equinox 800 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Dec 25, 2017 #3 I'm guessing a counter weight?? Upvote 0
TWray Full Member Sep 5, 2016 148 189 Roanoke VA Detector(s) used Garrett AT Pro & Pro Pointer Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Dec 25, 2017 #4 That’s what I was thinking. Maybe 8oz.? Upvote 0
smokeythecat Gold Member Nov 22, 2012 20,730 40,819 Maryland 🥇 Banner finds 10 🏆 Honorable Mentions: 1 Detector(s) used XP Deus II Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Dec 25, 2017 #5 Weight would make sense. Upvote 0
vpnavy Super Moderator Staff member Jun 15, 2008 35,235 18,731 York County, PA (USA) Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Dec 26, 2017 #6 ..: Moved from Today's Finds! over to Forum: What Is It? for more exposure :.. Upvote 0
A Anduril Bronze Member Aug 31, 2015 1,239 1,602 South Florida Detector(s) used Garrett GTI-2500 Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Dec 26, 2017 #7 Here's a cute little link to calculate (i.e., "verify") the weight based on whether your block is copper or brass, etc... Copper, Brass and Bronze - Metal Weight Calculator You'll have to guess at the exact alloy, but maybe you'll get lucky? Upvote 0
Here's a cute little link to calculate (i.e., "verify") the weight based on whether your block is copper or brass, etc... Copper, Brass and Bronze - Metal Weight Calculator You'll have to guess at the exact alloy, but maybe you'll get lucky?
cudamark Gold Member Top Banner Poster Mar 16, 2011 13,287 14,738 San Diego 🥇 Banner finds 1 🏆 Honorable Mentions: 3 Detector(s) used XP Deus 2, Equinox 800/900, Fisher Impulse AQ, E-Trac, 3 Excal 1000's, White's TM808, VibraProbe, 15" NEL Attack, Mi6, Steath 920ix and 720i scoops, TRX, etc.... Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Dec 26, 2017 #8 Brass is usually a yellow color whereas copper is more orange/red. Use a buffed and shiny '81 and older memorial cent to use as a copper sample to compare the color. Upvote 0
Brass is usually a yellow color whereas copper is more orange/red. Use a buffed and shiny '81 and older memorial cent to use as a copper sample to compare the color.
bradyboy Silver Member Apr 15, 2007 3,518 1,361 Clearwater, FL Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Dec 26, 2017 #9 Put it on a scale and see what the weight is - seems like a pretty simple ID Upvote 0