Last couple of hunts of the year. . . maybe

watercolor · Dec 9, 2009

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.

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!

p2c · Dec 9, 2009

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.

kimsdad · Dec 9, 2009

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

I wish I could work wood like that! :notworthy:

(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!!! :thumbsup:

I am goofy - I really think that sandal is cool!

Psssstttt.... We'll get out at least once more this year for sure! :wink:

Brett · Dec 9, 2009

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

Congrats on your recent finds! GREAT 14K chain!

DPBOB · Dec 9, 2009

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........

Lowbatts · Dec 10, 2009

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!

mikewaz · Dec 10, 2009

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

Lookn4Seated · Dec 10, 2009

beautiful table Mark! Now that's a way to display some finds in STYLE! :thumbsup:

sniffer · Dec 10, 2009

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

treasurefiend · Dec 10, 2009

Wow that looks great buddy!!! I especially like the red fet in the background (wonder where that idea came from)... :laughing9:

All joking aside, man that is SWEEEEET, thanks for showing us!!!! :thumbsup:

outlaw007 · Dec 10, 2009

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

TreasureGuy25 · Dec 10, 2009

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

VERY COOL! :thumbsup:

Pocket Spill · Dec 10, 2009

Great table! Neat way to display your finds! Super last hunt also :hello2:

You can start making your next table to house all your 2010 finds this winter!

litefire56 · Dec 10, 2009

Really Very Nice! :thumbsup:

What a great way to reflect on all the great times you had this year. :wink:

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!! :thumbsup:

watercolor · Dec 10, 2009

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 :tongue3:

Sniffer Elf said:
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 :wink:

litefire56 said:
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!

litefire56 · Dec 10, 2009

watercolor said:
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

Sniffer Elf said:

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

Click to expand...

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

litefire56 said:

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

Click to expand...

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