Primitive hardware finds continuing

Dougie Webb · Nov 22, 2021

They're just nails and screws, but I'm convinced they are pieces of a puzzle and that --- soon enough --- I'm gonna find something real cool. (I guess that's the delusion that keeps us all going, huh?). Regardless, it's still really neat uncovering them. These have all been thrown in a tumbler with some vinegar and bb's for a couple hours to clean them up. Someone speculated that some of them look like they could date back to the late 1800's. Which would jive with the history of this property.

Happy hunting!

Digger RJ · Nov 22, 2021

Dougie Webb said:
They're just nails and screws, but I'm convinced they are pieces of a puzzle and that --- soon enough --- I'm gonna find something real cool. (I guess that's the delusion that keeps us all going, huh?). Regardless, it's still really neat uncovering them. These have all been thrown in a tumbler with some vinegar and bb's for a couple hours to clean them up. Someone speculated that some of them look like they could date back to the late 1800's. Which would jive with the history of this property.

Happy hunting!

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

villagenut · Nov 22, 2021

I lean towards electrolysis to conserve my older nails and spikes.....but I like how yours turned out. Remember though, rust never sleeps. Even after surface treatments, rust can return. Just have to get them out and check them from time to time.

UnderMiner · Nov 22, 2021

"All successful treasure hunts begin with an outlandish delusion." -Some dude (He's right you know)

Dougie Webb · Nov 23, 2021

villagenut said:
I lean towards electrolysis to conserve my older nails and spikes.....but I like how yours turned out. Remember though, rust never sleeps. Even after surface treatments, rust can return. Just have to get them out and check them from time to time.

Thanks VN. I've tried that too with good results, but my wife is growing tired of my science experiements in the garage!