Digging in the hills today

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Digging in the hills today

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We did some metal detecting on the old narrow gauge RR grade today, found 40 spikes and all those bolts were in the same hole.
The odd piece is the pin with the retainer on it laying on the flat iron.

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A man can always find a use for a RR spike. Wondering if those bolts are good enough steel to make knife blades on the forge? I'm sure you two had a good time. I'm watching the weather as there tornadoes all around us. Not raining right now so I better run lock my shop before another squall hits. 1.75" already and more to come.
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I see some knives and bayonets in your future. How far did you hsve to haul them out?
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Who says metal detecting isn`t fun :lol:
Bet those bolts were brand new when left there.
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Good for you and Norma, Lenn. I haven't even switched on my detector since moving to N.M., but hope to one of these days. There's just a wee bit of history in these parts ... 8)
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Thanks buddy, yep when your finding stuff and the view is good its a good day. :lol:
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Better get at it Bill- ya might just find that flying saucer that landed there years ago! :lol:
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Pitchy wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2019 5:44 pm Who says metal detecting isn`t fun :lol:
There are some things you don't need a metal detector for... :wink:

Glad you and Norma had a great day out in the hills Lenn!

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Thanks buddy, it was a good day. :)
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