E-trac tales from a newbie

[Bojangle]

I made a huge step today based on advice I received which was to avoid the jumpy high conductivity readings on the far right of the pattern. I did this and walked away from nearly all the iron I detected.

Instead I found three coins and a musket ball ....I think? The other finds I have not been able to identify but are vey interesting especially the metal topped wooden peg... Any ideas? The Five pence piece is included in the image for scale.

I have probably done ten hours with the MD now and I am beginning to grasp the basics.

The extra time I had from walking away from the iron I really got to hear some different tones. The two and a half hours I spent was far more relaxed and productive

Regards Bo

[Dryland]

Well done Bojangle, there'll be no stopping you now,Shame you had to spoil my fun ID'ing the 5p, it's normally the only
ID that I get right

[Val Beechey]

The 'D' buckle is a nice find but what on earth is that thing that looks like 2 discoloured fried eggs ??
Looks like a musket ball, well done, finds are already getting more interesting (and curious).

Val

[Bojangle]

The 'D' buckle is a nice find but what on earth is that thing that looks like 2 discoloured fried eggs ??
Looks like a musket ball, well done, finds are already getting more interesting (and curious).

Val

Hi Val
That fried egg is a leather strap with two rivets I think!
Bo

[dances with badgers]

weldone ,you need a lot more hrs than that under your belt ,stick at it

[Val Beechey]

Bo, the metal topped wooden peg is the top part of an umbrella.  The bit that all the spokes are attached to.  I think we all find some of them and they baffle all of us.  Bet you'll find another one now.


Val