New to this whole thing.

[CreakyKnees]

Hi, I'm Steve. I decided to get into metal detecting because it's fascinating, and because I need a hobby that will get me out of the house and walking, bending, light digging, etc. so I can recover from multiple old injuries and surgeries. I just got my Garret AT Pro package yesterday, and after reading the users manual, I made my first find in my backyard. My house is built on land that used to be part of George Washington's Union Farm at Mt. Vernon. I dug up a an object steps away from my back deck under seven inches of Potomac clay, and its glazed black cast iron, small, and appears to be part of some kind of hand held tool. Actually I have no idea what it is, but it's cool and I am now hooked.

 

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[digging440yrs]

Welcome aboard, lets see a picture or 2

 

[Sandman]

It's the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

 

[River Rat]

Post a pic when you get a chance. BTW, I like your user name...I think we all have creaky knees. LOL!

 

[CreakyKnees]

Don't know what it is, but it's blackened (lacquered) cast iron.

 

[Enginefitter]

Welcome from NE Ohio.

Engine

 

[kingskid1611]

Welcome to your new therapy-addiction. Looking forward to see the history you dig up where your at. That sounds like an interesting property. Good Luck and Happy Hunting

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard Steve! Take a look at Sub-Forums: Virginia for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Welcome from White Plains, New York!

 

[CreakyKnees]

DCMatt replied to my post in the "What is it?" forum with a great diagram of an old hand held wood planer. It looks like it is definitely a depth stop for a rabbet plane. I think it's too cool that the very first thing I dug up is an actual tool part, likely used when the area was still farmland. I doubt it's from Washington's timeframe, it looks more ike late 19th, early to mid 20th century. Very cool.

 

[bootybandit]

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[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Welcome to TNet!

Wayne

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