unknown beach find

excal · Oct 10, 2009

I found this on a south florida beach. it is very encrusted, i got a blank on my excal when i went over it. it was kind of stuck to some rocks that were sticking up on the beach. any ideas.

SCMDing · Oct 10, 2009

How big is it? Almost looks like an older pipe wrench that is missing the adjustable lower part. I am sure a little electrolysis would make it easier to identify :wink:

Ia.FurTrade · Oct 10, 2009

Definately needs electrolysis.....then maybe we can tell what it is!
Dale

S.S.Tupperware · Oct 10, 2009

Twisty thing.... kinda like the lock from a camper top for a truck... but from a boat... just a barley pop fueled guess... :thumbsup:

allen · Oct 11, 2009

put it on the what is it forum !

wwace · Oct 12, 2009

if it's about 8 inches long it may be a rifle bolt, looks like locking lugs on it maybe

LMC 620 · Oct 12, 2009

My Polish grandmother had a name for everything that she didn't know the English word for, a watchamacallit. I think that's what you have. :headbang:

excal · Oct 12, 2009

thanks guys,
the watchamacallit is a spike i believe. i will repost the new pic for your opinions. you guys are great!thanks again

briankb70 · Oct 12, 2009

maybe a pry bar

excal · Oct 12, 2009

here are some pics after cleaning, there was so much encrusted shells and dark sand. definately looks like a spike of some sorts. What do ya'll think?

Treasure_Hunter · Oct 12, 2009

excal said:
I found this on a south florida beach. it is very encrusted, i got a blank on my excal when i went over it. it was kind of stuck to some rocks that were sticking up on the beach. any ideas.

That "blank" is called a null, Minelabs null when they go over iron. Looks like old iron spike........