✅ SOLVED I've dug like 30 of these dang triangles

[HeatherM]

Please someone tell me what these dang things are. I've dug probably 30 of them at a 1815 house/farm. My first thought was maybe a hinge type thing but why so many?? Found all around the house and even way out in a field. This is just one day's worth!

 

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[celtex]

Please someone tell me what these dang things are. I've dug probably 30 of them at a 1815 house/farm. My first thought was maybe a hinge type thing but why so many?? Found all around the house and even way out in a field. This is just one day's worth!

They are part of old thrasher

 

[Fullstock]

Saw teeth from a sickle mower. I find them too unfortunately.

 

[HeatherM]

Thanks guys, going to google!

 

[ticndig]

I agree with fullstock

 

[HeatherM]

Saw teeth from a sickle mower. I find them too unfortunately.

Googling lead me to recognize other parts of sickle mowers I've found without knowing what they were!

 

[l.cutler]

Yep, they are held on by rivets and often the rivets shear losing the blade. I have changed many of them, easy to get cut changing them too! I'd like to know why the dang things seem to detect as a good target though!

 

[Noah_D]

Oh goodness. Not those. I hate them, I really do.

 

[ticndig]

off topic in a way , those are made from some pretty good steel and make a nice garden weeder if you have welding skills.
also make good fire rake teeth.

 

[HeatherM]

Yep, they are held on by rivets and often the rivets shear losing the blade. I have changed many of them, easy to get cut changing them too! I'd like to know why the dang things seem to detect as a good target though!

Funny I’ve been chuckling to myself thinking they must not have made them very well for so many to come off! And yes I get so excited like finally silver!! Nope just another rusty triangle!!

 

[HeatherM]

off topic in a way , those are made from some pretty good steel and make a nice garden weeder if you have welding skills.
also make good fire rake teeth.

Darn was too excited to chuck them in the garbage once I learned they weren’t a rare artifact.

 

[HeatherM]

Oh goodness. Not those. I hate them, I really do.

Rank right up there with aluminum!

 

[ticndig]

here's a rake you can make if you are into welding. the blades are of good metal .