Bread Crate Classifier

Hey All,

I thought I'd share my bread crate classifier. It's an ugly looking beast but it worked pretty well.

I still don't have a highbanker, so I'm still using my little AM Grubstake sluice. I found the bucket sieve to work really well, but wanted to try something different to get through more material. So I came up with putting a bread crate on top of a big tub.

The two pool noodles on the sides keep the rocks over the tub. Underneath there is some conduit which stops the bread crate from sliding off. I then used a pump and hose attachment as a sprayer. Just flip the crate to the side to empty the rock and keep on going.

I got through a lot of material (16 15litre buckets). Waders and a raincoat are the go as the water splashes a bit.

I can definitely see why highbankers were invented. I felt like I WAS the highbanker. It was still hard yakka.

A Highbanker is the next purchase, that is for sure!

Great bit of improvisation there B. doesn't matter what it looks like as long as it works for you.
Cheers T.

Nice bulk classifying system there Brendo. I think you were doing the Hopper part of a highbanker. Bulk classifying then running it through the sluice would mean your probably able to work a decent amount of material...it would be easier than panning all day that's for sure. :Y:

Thanks guys, yeah definitely easier than panning! And bulk is the word for it. I still have to refine my cons to see how it all turned out.