Hunted Out Spot Finds

[Michigan Badger]

I hunted my own backyard and here is a small part of what I dug.

I found a surprising number of items most of which were very old.

These two digs were found deep in my own yard. I decided to use electrolysis first and then I put them into a rock tumbler with gravel, vinegar, and salt. After naturalizing the relics I dried them in the oven at 500 degrees and once cool coated them heavily with EverBright clearcoat spray sealer.

Can U ID the padlock?

Badger

 

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[Boobydoo]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Cleaning Idea

Great finds and interesting /informative write up Mr. Badger.
Thanks for posting this one.

That lock looks so cool cleaned up. Love it!

Smiles!
BDoo

 

[kenb]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Cleaning Idea

Cool finds Badger, I love the lock!!, good luck with the new machine.

kenb

 

[Mighty AP]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Cleaning Idea

That is a sweet lookin lock MB! Nice job on the cleanup. This is a finds thread but I'll ask anyway..............how do you like your new Nautilus? How deep were these items you dug, were you in all metal mode, relic? Not real familiar with this model. Sorry bout yer knee MB, take care of it so you can get back out there.............the iron awaits!

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Cleaning Idea

That is a sweet lookin lock MB! Nice job on the cleanup. This is a finds thread but I'll ask anyway..............how do you like your new Nautilus? How deep were these items you dug, were you in all metal mode, relic? Not real familiar with this model. Sorry bout yer knee MB, take care of it so get back out there.............the iron awaits!

The Naut is a great machine. Badger

 

[digman]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Cleaning Idea

Badger,
Very nice post.
Thank you and good luck.
Digman.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Cleaning Idea

How deep were these items you dug, were you in all metal mode, relic?

Sorry, in my answer above I forgot to answer part of your question.

The lock wasn't too deep...maybe 10 inches or so. Best,

Badger

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea

Thanks BDOO; kenb; MIGHTY AP, and digman for your posts!

Here's another item I dug that same day. It's soaking in olive oil now with many other things.

Can you ID this button?

Thanks,

Badger

 

[Nana40]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

OK. That's it. I'm boxing up all my artifacts and sending them to you to clean. Sounds like you really like that new machine Badger. Great button too!

Nana

 

[kenb]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

Badger, what size coil did you go with?

kenb

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

Badger, what size coil did you go with?

kenb

I used the standard 10 inch coil. I'd like to get the 15 inch for fields.

Badger

 

[kenb]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

Thanks, I was checking them out on kellyco's web site. Looks like a nice machine.

kenb

 

[Sandpit]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

Good to hear you like the Nautilus. started using the DMCll in 1980's. got a DMCllB when they came out and finally a DMCllBa now. Best relic machine i have ever used in my 35 yrs of hunting. Little more weight than most machines. Made here in NC about 30 miles from me. All components are industrial grade and the detector will take the abuse of relic hunting. Just ask the guys in VA & NC. They like those hunted out sites you were talking about. HH.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

Good to hear you like the Nautilus. started using the DMCll in 1980's. got a DMCllB when they came out and finally a DMCllBa now. Best relic machine i have ever used in my 35 yrs of hunting. Little more weight than most machines. Made here in NC about 30 miles from me. All components are industrial grade and the detector will take the abuse of relic hunting. Just ask the guys in VA & NC. They like those hunted out sites you were talking about. HH.

Great to hear from you! Badger

 

[Sandpit]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

MB, i have dug large cents & buttons at 20" plus on CW sites. These machines will get you coins.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

MB, i have dug large cents & buttons at 20" plus on CW sites. These machines will get you coins.

Yes, I know.

Badger

 

[Mighty AP]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

Wow MB, thanks for your review on the Nautilus, Im gonna look into them! Sounds like a superior machine!

 

[civilman1]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

Very nice clean up MB...great looking stuff.That is what you call being rewarded.Excellent job!!!

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

Wow MB, thanks for your review on the Nautilus, Im gonna look into them! Sounds like a superior machine!

Like I tell everybody MP, if you do get one read JBird's online instructions several times even before turning it on.

http://jb-ms.com/Nautilus/

Badger

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Hunted Out Spot Finds + Nautilus & Cleaning Idea HELP ID?

Very nice clean up MB...great looking stuff.That is what you call being rewarded.Excellent job!!!

Thanks much! I kinda like the glossy look. At first I wasn't too sure.

You being a CW hunter probably know that back in the old days they used to coat cannonballs with shellac. The new clearcoats are fast drying and some never yellow or crack.

Best to you,

Badger