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Locating old brass pins

Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:07 pm
by MikeTurnrose
I need to look for some old brass pins that were set for an old 1926 subdivision in a hillside area. One of them was found flush with the top of curb. They are about 1/4-1/2" size. The others I will be searching for lie in the pavement area of the street. I don't think Schoenstedt will pick up brass, but I'm not sure. Any tips for trying to locate these? Thanks.

Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:44 pm
by Tom Milo
Try getting a metal locator that you see guys using at the beach. They pick up non ferrous metals. A cheap one can be found for about $100.

Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:06 pm
by btaylor
Thought someone told me that people use a White's metal detector to locate those Santa Clara county types that are brass plugs in concrete.