I Can’t Believe I Almost Went Home!

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I Can’t Believe I Almost Went Home!

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The first part of this adventure was a complete disaster, but with only hours left the day really turns around!
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@GMMD 3 жыл бұрын

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@jimcurtis569 3 жыл бұрын

This link shows big detectors. Pinpointers there too? Works to get you credit too?

@waso122463 3 жыл бұрын

What a day!

@carkidroth9366 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@glennaw1547 3 жыл бұрын

The best for last. I am so glad you ended having a super day in the woods.

@kinskifilms 3 жыл бұрын

Stupid question maybe I could just google. What is the best type of soil to find a well preserved copper in? I watch a lot of detectorist videos and halfway decent coppers are so so so rare. Love your channel. Peace!

@stuartsmith6658 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe do a video of you cleaning up the hammer head and putting a new handle on it best wishes from the uk 🇬🇧👍👍

@deanfischer3402 3 жыл бұрын

It's a mourning button. Covered in black cloth or leather during a mourning time after a family member died. Some young widows wore all black for a year.

@patprop74 3 жыл бұрын

Morning Brad and everyone.

@danawrigleywalkingstickand5677 3 жыл бұрын

As Ellen Gallerani suggested, the twisted thing is too long and sharp-looking to be a snaffle bit. I'd say it was the handle of a fire poker.

@dawnbrown9508 Жыл бұрын

I agree. The snaffle bit would be huge! Probably part of a fireplace poker set.

@impunitythebagpuss 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos...with or without finds! The voice, the woods, the music...so relaxing and enjoyable. Even the insect life and fungus become stars! Thanks! Great finds today.

@southerndigest8996 Жыл бұрын

The long thin object you found appears to be a bodkin. It's used in sewing for threading a string lacing through a casing, such as the ties that run through a casing on the hoodie you are usually wearing.

@richardbeee 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing like waking up and having a cup of jo with a great video!!

@stevestone8015 3 жыл бұрын

It's equally awesome going to bed with a glass of bourbon. Cheers!

@richardbeee 3 жыл бұрын

@@stevestone8015 Yee-Haa!!! That's one bourbon, one shot, and one beer.:)

@JohnTomasella 3 жыл бұрын

Being a detectorist that started out without a pin pointer, I feel that it is first and foremost the most valuable piece of equipment besides the detector.

@tincuptimmetaldetecting9259 3 жыл бұрын

Just when you're ready to head home is when you start finding stuff lol. Never fails. Good job Brad.

@dawnbrown9508 Жыл бұрын

The button with fabric is called a self-covered button. Very common to use fabric that matched a contrasting fabric to cover the buttons. Looks classy, very ladylike touch on coats, dresses or blouses. By the size of the one that you found, it was most likely on a coat.

@toddarcher9338 3 жыл бұрын

That brass looks like a clock pendulum arm

@thomasknapp6403 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if other detectorists have found buttons also covered with leather and not even known it, thinking it was just a dried dirt clump. There might be a very important historical find there.

@ellengallerani9836 3 жыл бұрын

Not a twisted snaffle, anything with sharp edges would rip apart a horses mouth as well as the loop has a sharp point. The end that would attach to the ring is wrong and most bits have a mouth piece that is total of 5 inches so it's way too big for it to be a 'broken snaffle' having two pieces. Can't help you what it is but a decorative piece of something.

@lindap8101 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I’ve seen a lot of bits and this isn’t a piece of one.

@johnnyhighwoods1780 3 жыл бұрын

l feel it was too long by the width in Brads hand to be a half of a bit because one it looks to be close to be between 5-6 inches so that would make the bit 10-12" long which is not possible, the biggest bit l ever had used on any of my 6 draft horses was6-7 inches. But also twist steel bits were made with just the connection of a loop similar to the one in his hand. Not all bits had a mouth piece if you will, bits WERE made harsh to help correct an untrained horse because that was the mind set for people years ago. Just because they HAD to use horses in everyday life didnt make them horsemen or horsewomen just as todays modern people may have a nice car but they still cant drive for beans or take care of their vehicle. always, farmer john

@johnnyhighwoods1780 3 жыл бұрын

and as far as large draft horses they were not used in this new country until mid to late 1800's and then into 1900's because of larger implements being designed during the industrial revolution.

@gazzmell1155 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking the long brass bar may be the handle to a candle snuffer. The twisted piece of iron is most likely the remains of a hook used to secure a door or cabinet. I collect blacksmith made stuff and it just like the ones I have collected but is missing the hook part.

@jeanninehoban2788 3 жыл бұрын

Always a good Friday morning with Brad and a cuppa' coffee...nice adventure today...thanks again for taking us along!

@LavishHim 3 жыл бұрын

Coat buttons were typically covered with leather to match the coat. The inner button could have been a defective button, used as the base. Typically 1920-1955.

@sportclay1 3 жыл бұрын

Believe your long thin brass rod is a tall clock pendulum rod. The pendulum weight would hang from the hook part.

@Draugul 3 жыл бұрын

Don't believe so. A pendant arm would have a hook at one side and nothing at the other side. As the weight would be adjustable with a screw clamping on the pendulum rod. For fine-tuning the clock to stay on time.

@jimschafer9196 3 жыл бұрын

Brad ... I think maybe that brass part maybe to a clock like a small grand father clock, then the covered button it was hidden as not to draw attention of others ... the spoon is decorated I would say these folks may have been well off, door latch to suggest well off too. then the lost coins ... makes for good mystery. Thanks for taking us along.

@nedphoenix631 3 жыл бұрын

The twisted iron is a hook used for doors of various types. The 90* hook has broken off. The shape of the break shows this. And I'm pretty sure you can see the rounded shoulder where the iron bends down. I imagine that a bit would be symmetrical.

@kennethstickney8819 3 жыл бұрын

The iron with a twist is without a doubt a latch missing the end.Must have been a traumatic event to break it off!

@johnnyhighwoods1780 3 жыл бұрын

my thot too seemed to be too long for half of a twist steel bit.

@WizzardofOdds 3 жыл бұрын

Like Dermott, you didn't give up, you kept on searching til you found something. Nice finds, maybe the button was wrapped for safe keeping.

@memorylaine 3 жыл бұрын

Hello GMMD! I have my coffee and I'm ready! Your fan!

@trinketsmusings 3 жыл бұрын

The leather covered coat button was probably a replacement button for a coat. Right size, wrong aesthetic so they covered it to make it blend in. That's my guess anyway! Awesome adventure as always!

@dawnconner6123 3 жыл бұрын

good idea. i thought maybe they didnt want everybody to SEE that gold button(my mother in law wasnt allowed to wear her new coat because her mom didnt want the other kids in the area to feel bad), or that they just got tired of flashy and covered it for a change.

@trinketsmusings 3 жыл бұрын

@@dawnconner6123 That sounds like a post-depression era mind set! So interesting the way our experiences shift our decisions and perceptions.

@dawnconner6123 3 жыл бұрын

@@trinketsmusings they do, dont they. i was taught many cool things by my nana and i still use a lot of them today. i grew up in 1950s and 1960s southern california. it was wonderful, THEN. not anymore. i am in WV and i love where i live. married a hillbily, and have been here 41 years. MIL did grow up during the depression though.

@dawnconner6123 3 жыл бұрын

ps, i can even make my own soap if i like.

@joebrown1382 3 жыл бұрын

Love the hammer head. You need to clean it & replace the handle for your display. Cool latch & unusual spoon handle. Very nice 3 coppers.

@aropals672 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with others that the button was probably repurposed to match either styles, hunting, or war. So cool to imagine about what things were used for and by who. That the absolute best part about detecting for treasure. And treasure can be gold coins or a hand forged peice of metal.

@jengalloway4961 3 жыл бұрын

Great finds, so glad you didn't go home earlier. You may have never known that other homestead. It really pays to just wonder sometimes.

@lauriethompson8176 3 жыл бұрын

Brass piece may be threading hook for loom

@eh7003 3 жыл бұрын

believe the long copper/brass piece is a verge? from a grandfather clock. The weight would attached at the hole and the hook would attach to the movement.. Excellent video as always.....

@richardthomas1743 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool , fellow Vermonter here . Watching you makes me want to get out there and give this a try !

@johnbeasant7475 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Brad hope the family is well I love watching your vids and vlogs. I watch all the time. I love it when you find old relics and the surprises you find keep swinging my friend and keep those videos coming

@stirstreet 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love your video’s.Just started metal detecting here in and around Amsterdam (Netherlands)

@ALCE52 2 жыл бұрын

I am Envious, greetings from Central Texas, Be well my friend.Good Luck & Happy Hunting.

@robertslusser6753 3 жыл бұрын

The cloth covered button may have been bought like that as a replacement or to sew on a new pieces of clothing. Maybe because it was gilded with gold it was shipped and bought individually wrapped in a protective cloth. Perhaps it was never attached to a piece of clothing???

@jamesmichael3998 3 жыл бұрын

Great finds, I bet you have a warehouse full of nice finds, the long brass rod appears to be a pendulum for a grandfather clock. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞

@Nina-twinkle 3 жыл бұрын

14:00 ....I'm guessing old parasol or umbrella spoke ??

@todd7619 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you stuck around to search 👍

@2H80vids 3 жыл бұрын

Funny how things turn out Brad. I suppose one of the great things about your hobby: the 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 hole could always be a gold coin. If it isn't, the 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 one might be. It doesn't matter how good, or bad, a day you're having; the 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 target could be absolutely anything - probably a nail though.😁

@jerrythecoo3295 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Find Brad!…….. 👀😎👀👏👋✌️🇨🇦 #HappyHunting! #🤞🌟

@kanuckster1 3 жыл бұрын

I wrote XP back when the Deus was introduced with the idea of a pinpointer that would connect to the headphones, like the coil. At the time they said they were busy with new upgrades for the Deus. Was so glad when a couple years, or so, after the intro of the Deus they actually made my idea a reality. The MI6 is awesome.

@rhondawithington3682 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's a must go back site.

@marystroud5625 3 жыл бұрын

My week always will be complete with these videos...Thank You!!!!

@kayesdigginit1519 3 жыл бұрын

The only item you forgot to show, in your display, was the fork to the shoe buckle ☺️. I'm glad that you decided to explore beyond your intended hunt site; the older site gave you so many great finds 😃. Has Bentley been using his metal detector some more? Have a wonderful weekend!!

@zw5509 3 жыл бұрын

Recycled button covered with leather to make it less flashy in the woods? Is that brass rod part of a clock pendulum? Great finds!

@laurenoreilly4140 3 жыл бұрын

@John C or used with a loom of some sort

@huntleyhoemann6276 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad, I enjoyed today's video. Concerning the brass stem you found. I believe it may be a pendulum shaft to a small wall clock. I don't have a picture to show you. But I will look around and try to you one for comparison.

@zipshed 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the linkage item is part of a pendulum with the wood rotted off.

@rogerdempsey7227 3 жыл бұрын

Great day for you young man stay blessed and see you again on the next episode 👍

@laurat5143 3 жыл бұрын

I just love watching your videos. The history alone is amazing.

@sickofthissh Жыл бұрын

Plesent as usual. When I was growing up in that old house in NE OH, my bedroom door had a latch as you found. But, something was missing. I kept a pencil in there to open the door.

@dalewarke7763 2 жыл бұрын

The long thin wire with the hole in it and the catch on the other end reminds me of a umbrella rod.

@Greengrass1972 3 жыл бұрын

Yet again an excellent video Brad, great job buddy

@roccoracer 3 жыл бұрын

The MI6 pinpointer is awesome. I feel spoiled with my Deus and MI6.

@tomj4506 3 жыл бұрын

Pin pointer YES ! Saves so much time. LFOD !

@debshaw680 3 жыл бұрын

Could the long piece of brass be part of a divining rod, perhaps? Or maybe part of a candle snuffer? The button could have been covered to protect it. Some people took better care of their things. Especially ladies who married down. She wouldn’t have wanted her buttons to be damaged while she worked outside. Or, perhaps, her husband’s. Perhaps they uncovered them for church or other important times. It’s always interesting to speculate. As you can tell, your finds inspire my imagination.

@tonyweerdenburg8904 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the vids . A thought . Put a newer penny in some of the plug holes at the sites you been at . This will tell someone else that the site has been picked or for future detectors.

@stevehanken8520 3 жыл бұрын

Covered button might have lost its shank and covering it with cloth or leather you could sew a thread shank. That way you could still use the button after it broke.

@hooper4581 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Brad ! As always it’s a pleasure to watch pal thanks for taking us along. Hey 90000 subs 👏👏outstanding well deserved

@wayneaugustine517 3 жыл бұрын

Was going to look away from screen for a second and your views of nature were on and my head snapped back! AWW, I now know the definition of riveting! Thanks Brad!

@diggersdentysonu.k.m.d8813 3 жыл бұрын

Hope your haveing a top weekend top video as allways top work and big 👍 from brother tyson keep up all the hard work 💪

@nitewriter9468 Жыл бұрын

The covered may have been. made for a new garmet and covered with the same or matching fabric.

@janas7088 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome finds Brad.

@fredderf3152 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Lots of history! THANKS!

@normawinton6832 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you kept at it and what nice surprises you had!. I ordered a pair of the pants from recovery place. Hope they fit😁 they were sold out of the kneepads.

@johnhurst7940 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Brad. Glad the day turned around for you.

@kathylincoln8917 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you didn't give up.. great finds and video

@cj_m2477 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Brad! Just kicking back here with a cup of Green Mountain coffee watching your video in the Green Mountains. So much history there, very cool!

@docfax 3 жыл бұрын

Starter Home, twisted piece maybe handle to candleholder

@kearnsey64 3 жыл бұрын

The long thin brass rod was once a candle snuffer. the cup is missing. That's a guess based on one I own.

@hardthunder9913 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing - perseverance !!

@ducttapedigger7811 3 жыл бұрын

Brad Martin Sir. You make great videos.

@jparkersilverstacker5128 Жыл бұрын

Awesome finds! Love watching you videos, especially cause I live in Vermont

@MrCRDOC 3 жыл бұрын

Always the best narration!

@OG_Bearcat 3 жыл бұрын

Judging by the comments, I’m in good company with my cup of coffee enjoying some Green Mountain footage.

@dwightpickens2895 3 жыл бұрын

Great video congratulations on your finds

@Less1leg2 3 жыл бұрын

Mister B, do you ever follow the probable path of the British infantry troops who went and fought through the Lake Champlain region. It was a major troop moving area between Montreal, Kingston, and south.

@baystateplugflipper7061 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Brad!!!!!

@debbieobryan5607 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Brad, that was great .

@TheMyeloman 3 жыл бұрын

That type of drawer pull is called a “bail pull”, that part specifically being the bail. There would’ve been posts or eye-bolts into which the ends of the bail inserted, and possibly a backing plate or small backing plates at each post/eye-bolt.

@leonacrowley164 3 жыл бұрын

I love the music with your videos. And seeing all the stuff you find. It makes my day to get to see your videos and beautiful country side. Thanks for sharing with us.

@newbietones 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos along with a few other youtubers have inspired me to finally start my own channel 2 months ago. The videos are very well done. I can only hope mine will eventually be as good as yours.👍

@russbonk1372 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes....the last part of a digging day CAN be the best!! Great finds !

@michaeleverett8660 3 жыл бұрын

brad the holed brass strip may have been to an umbrella or parasol support the holed piece wood be wired to the circular disc in the center and attached to the edge of the parasol. glad to see xp support your videos. love your camera work. ps .have every thing xp makes for metal detecting, great detectors.

@calparsons2502 3 жыл бұрын

The twisted piece of metal is probably a hook,with the hook part broken off,to hook a door closed, used lots like that on old barns.

@mikemorgan4412 3 жыл бұрын

You did good! Thanks

@bartleylitts3112 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Brad! Very nice finds too! That twisted piece that you found could be a hook or a latch with the hook part broken off for a door or alike, in my opinion.

@SueGirling68 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brad, congrats on the coin finds, awesome and not bad for a wander. Thank you for sharing, much love. xx 💖

@jefferyedwards5003 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe the covered button had not been used, but was lost after purchasing. Covered to protect a " new" button from the store?

@swampfizz5370 3 жыл бұрын

at 14:00 I'm betting on umbrella also

@zekesgirl100 3 жыл бұрын

Leather covered button maybe off of a saddle or saddle bag?

@wadeclark1528 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos/adventures Brad. Thanks for sharing!

@kellyhawes8901 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful and interesting site to wander across, with a haul of fabulous intriguing relics. Can’t ask for a better day in the woods!

@kennysherrill6542 3 жыл бұрын

Great finds Brad, hope your family had a great 4th. I was out to day looking for some places to explore and found some old abandoned houses. I'm going to record the places for my fledgling channel and maybe metal detect the place as well. Hey on another matter and because I know your a musician can you look into a KZfaqr that goes by Sofia.Sofia, she's a shuffle dancer and her channel is blowing up but she can't make money because the music she has been using is Copyrighted. I'm just wondering if you could collab with her and you two come up with some Shuffle music, well anyway l love the adventures Brad.👍👍👍👍👍❤🇺🇸

@fredericknault4882 3 жыл бұрын

One of your better coin days!

@stantilton2191 3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how the metal can preserve the leather for so long. Great finds and thank you for the woods walk as well.

@timrolan8585 3 жыл бұрын

A woman's small umbrella rib comes to mind looking at the long brass piece with the hole and hook.

@memorylaine 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! You found 3 coppers! Look at all your great finds! Especially after a slow morning. I always love your videos! Ty!

@MrWoodfiddler 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brad - hoping the family is doing well. Great video - though it seemed rushed. Any chances of returning for more scouting of the area? Loving the videos from the #1 metal detecting fella in KZfaq land! Chuck in NE Kansas