I did a test dig for 2 hours at what is said to be a CW training camp mid 1800,s

Deepdiger60 · Mar 9, 2010

I went out this morning at sun rise it was a bit cool i was told my some elders here 4 generation folk that back in the mid 1800,s there was a few CW camps out here 1 by a small lake where there was huts and barns the soldiers would walk the horses down the hill to the water hole ,so i would give it a try with my DFX my first hit was a horse shoe about 6 inches deep under about 4 roots grrrrr lol there sure is alot of metal so i tryed reverse discrimination by locking the pin point trigger that worked great :thumbsup:

after that hole i hit a heavy axe head !! and 2 awes right next to each other 10 inches down of course more roots >:(

then i hit a good signal +90 it was a 1891 seated dime in good shape plus a lead shot ball i think a J hook not sure some kind of horse bangle a ball peen hammer head a few square nails and a broken spoon .So i guess it is a camp ? what do you all think ? is it worth going back . I took a few pics for all to see also a I button maked Young and Smith New York. Good Hunting Jim

NGE · Mar 10, 2010

I would love to have a site like that, awesome finds dude. Oops, almost forgot, I DO have a site like that, it's in Maine, N.Y. and we have full permission. It dates from late 1600's till whenever. Now, If my wife will let me return there :tongue3:

A little info on getting down through those roots. I use a good pair of by-pass pruners, make sure you get the good ones (about 15 to 20 bucks) make sure the handles are metal all the way through to the ends. Another helpful tool is a drywall saw, it's narrow at the tip and wider at the top. I don't use the folding camp saws because they are too flexible and have a tendency to break or bend. The by-pass pruners are good for hair roots right on up to 1 inch roots. And the saw is good for larger ones. I have seen some by-pass pruners that have a ratcheting mechanism in the handles, makes it easier to get a better grip on those roots. Also if you do not have far to pack in. Take along, a long wooden handled tree lopper shears, they look just like the by-pass except with longer handles........NGE

Deepdiger60 · Mar 10, 2010

nowgittineverything said:
I would love to have a site like that, awesome finds dude. Oops, almost forgot, I DO have a site like that, it's in Maine, N.Y. and we have full permission. It dates from late 1600's till whenever. Now, If my wife will let me return there A little info on getting down through those roots. I use a good pair of by-pass pruners, make sure you get the good ones (about 15 to 20 bucks) make sure the handles are metal all the way through to the ends. Another helpful tool is a drywall saw, it's narrow at the tip and wider at the top. I don't use the folding camp saws because they are too flexible and have a tendency to break or bend. The by-pass pruners are good for hair roots right on up to 1 inch roots. And the saw is good for larger ones. I have seen some by-pass pruners that have a ratcheting mechanism in the handles, makes it easier to get a better grip on those roots. Also if you do not have far to pack in. Take along, a long wooden handled tree lopper shears, they look just like the by-pass except with longer handles........NGE

Thanks for the tips :icon_thumleft:

it would be a lot easier if had one of those cutters i bring a back pack ill keep a pair in it what the pictures did not show i was at the base of a hill i had to walk all the way back up with all that heavy iron >:(

but it was fun ill do it again after the heavy rains stop .Good Hunting Jim :thumbsup:

Deepdiger60 · Mar 10, 2010

rtde3 said:
Looks like a good spot! Congrats on the finds!

I only scratched surface ill be going back soon . thanks Jim

wwwtimmcp · Mar 10, 2010

looks to me like they were shoeing horses in the area. you would need axes for firewood in the forge and water to cool after working the metal, not to mention watering the horses, one of the horses probably reared busting its headstall or bridle. I think you will do well there, enjoy and thank you for sharing.

Cal_Cobra · Mar 10, 2010

Looks like you have a great spot there, love the seated dime and buttons :hello2:

You could clean the axe heads and chisels up to help cut through the tree roots on your next hunt there :laughing7:

Looking forward to your next finds there, I have a feeling good things lie ahead for you there :thumbsup:

HH,
Brian

Deepdiger60 · Mar 10, 2010

wwwtimmcp said:
looks to me like they were shoeing horses in the area. you would need axes for firewood in the forge and water to cool after working the metal, not to mention watering the horses, one of the horses probably reared busting its headstall or bridle. I think you will do well there, enjoy and thank you for sharing.

Good way to put all those finds together and your properly right :icon_thumleft:

looks like a CW era place ill be back as soon as the weather clears in a few days .Good Hunting Jim