Some interesting finds

[Moe (fl)]

Found these at the beach.

The first item may be a plate to something (it bends a little).

The second item is the size of a dime. May be part of some instrument?

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

I believe the second item is a copper gutter rivet or nail.

 

[S IL THer]

2nd one is a slate roof tack

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

2nd one is a slate roof tack

Maybe it is. We just had one posted here with a name on the head and we thought it was a copper gutter nail but I cant find the thread.

 

[S IL THer]

an old thread re: roof tack

 

[RickyP]

They were also used for asbestos or slate siding

 

[Moe (fl)]

Thank you for the responses!

Is this an old type of roof tack?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Is this an old type of roof tack?

I dont know. I often find construction debris on the beach but I have never seen a slate roof or siding used in South Florida. Do you have slate shingles near the beach where you live? I think its an older type of roofing.

an old thread re: roof tack

yes you said that, I believe you, but a link would be nice. What thread is old? Would this slate nail be commonly used for anything else besides slate and asbestos?

 

[allan]

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,289182.0/topicseen.html

 

[Dig em all]

Mechanical Fasteners for HVAC insulation in ductwork.http://www.gripnail.com/

 

[IronSpike]

2nd item:

Here's a few I found with name on them 'CLENDENIN BALTO'.

Found the company link, but don't think I ever determined what they are?

http://www.clendeninbrothers.com/

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It must be a shale roof tack that has other uses in Florida.
...another possibility from a shipwreck headed North.

 

[Broken knee]

It must be a shale roof tack that has other uses in Florida.
...another possibility from a shipwreck headed North.

anyone herd cat on a hot "tin" roof nail?

 

[Moe (fl)]

Thank you IronSpike for the photo!

It is an odd type of nail!