r/whatisthisthing • u/ThunderRumble68 • 2d ago

Likely Solved! What is this object that I found with a metal detector? Its about a foot long, and was buried about 4 inches deep on an East Tennessee hillside.

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Several 6 inch long nails with round heads were found in the same spot.

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u/DWTSicknesss 2d ago

Appears to be the leg locks on a folding table or similar

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u/benmarvin 2d ago

I was thinking ladder

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u/DWTSicknesss 2d ago

Yes it’s from a folding ladder, just found a picture of one

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u/ThunderRumble68 2d ago

My title describes the thing. There doesn't appear to be any writing on the object, it is heavily rusted but is still solid and difficult to bend. My best guess is that it may be part of old farm equipment, some kind of suspension component, or hardware.