In this episode, my digging buddy Kelly unearths a musketball. It was very unexpected, however it told us that this was an OLD area. It was also the first of many great finds, as we moved to even an older area of this old pasture.
I have been spending a great deal of time with an elderly parent in the hospital. I am hoping that she will be well soon and will be returning home shortly. In the meantime, I will try to keep posting on a regular schedule.
Today's "what is this" comes from the Victorian pasture where most relics and coins are dated mid 1800s. This is made of brass. It is supposed to sit on something? Is it a sight of some kind?
Upside down side view
Looking from the top
Upright side view. Did that round part cradle something?
Today is Wednesday, and that means a video. Today's video is a blooper. My digging buddy Kelly was absolutely convinced she had a horseshoe in the hole. Well, it didn't turn out that way.
Hope you enjoy. Until tomorrow, stay warm and KEEP IT REAL.
Today I am going to feature a digging tool. I have owned one for about 3 months and I must say it is fantastic. Officially, it is called the MODEL 85 Digging Tool and is made by Lesche aka Predator Tools.
To borrow some information from the website:
The model 85 and 75 were Designed for Digging with Surgical Precision. The Digging Tool” is a heavy sharpened trowel with one edge sawtoothed for root cutting and a large handguard for user safety.These tools are made for 4130 Chrome-moly Virgin Steel, Aircraft Quality Heat Treated and Temper for Super Strength.
Features:
The blade has teeth for cutting roots.
The handle is 4 ½" long with a hand guard to protect your hand from sliding down onto the blade. This tool also comes with a new improved sheath made from codura. This sheath may be carried on your belt. Due to the Costs of shipping that keep going up, Shipping and Handling 12.00
Dimensions:
11 ¾" overall length, 1 7/8" wide x 7 ¼" long blade
Weight : Approx 14 oz.
It sells for $45.95 USD and is available directly from Predator Tools
You can also purchase it in Canada. I found one online for $70.95 CDN at Carry All Canada
Most people set out metal detecting with inferior gear. Do yourself a favour and purchase the good stuff sooner than later. You will be glad you did.
Yesturday I released an UPDATE video on YouTube. Have a peek and remember to LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.
It's Thursday, and that means WHAT IS THIS? Today's item is made of iron. It was unearthed in a Victorian pasture in Ancaster Ontario Canada, where the majority of relics found are dated to the mid 1800s. I thought perhaps some kind of cap, but the underside has no threading and is hexagonal.
DIGGING WITH KIDS episode 3 It's Wednesday, and that means a video. Today's video is DIGGING WITH KIDS ep 3. This is the third installment in my new video series where I do some metal detecting with kids of all ages. This particular episode was filmed on the grounds of a 1950s high school which is scheduled to be torn down. The school borders on very historical land. Now a park, it was once home to a horse racing track in the mid 1800s. It also served as a victorian picnic site. My guest unearthed some modern clad coins, as well as one nice relic - an old belt buckle. Enjoy the video.
It is cold and snowy in my neck of the woods. No more metal detecting this year :-( Until tomorrow, KEEP IT REAL.
1876 LARGE CENT - Sneak Peek Recorded this fall, this video was shot in Ancaster, Ontario Canada, in a Victorian pasture. Most of the relics unearthed in this pasture are dated in the mid 1800s. I must say I was very surprised when this beautiful large cent was retrieved from the hole. 1876 !!! Now that is old. I hope you enjoy the video and can sense the exhilaration in my voice.
That's about it for today. Until tomorrow, remember to KEEP IT REAL.
