Recent content by burkenotwills

Ward, I just knew. I was at exploding point with a raft of emotions. I reckon if you're asking it's probably time. I had to get myself back in check as I had three girls to consider and look after. I needed to refocus on them and knew I couldn't do it alone. That was probably my trigger. But...

All you guys are inspirational for sharing stories when your life has been completely turned upside down. I'm back on PA after nearly 4 years absence due to a marriage breakdown. Found out she was having an affair 2 weeks before our 19th anniversary. I was gutted. More importantly 3 kids who's...

OK got my 'blue bowl' made and recirculating utilising the old swimming pool pump and the wheelie bins. The pump works a treat. Have also got a tap to regulate the flow. Just need to fine tune it a bit and all good. Next project is a couple of bucket sieves. Here's a short video of it in action...

Got a couple of old wheelie bins from the tip for nothing. Cut them in half to set up a recirculating system at home for my sluice and 'blue bowl' hopefully the old swimming pool pump will do the job. the top halves are now compost bins.. Cheers.

Next thing on the agenda is a 'blue bowl' got it started today. Got and old swimming pool pump of one of those inflatable pools I had sitting around will set it up to see if I can recirculate the water for it. hopefully it will work ok.Cheers K.B.

Finally finished my sluice. Have yet to test it out. Going to have a go to set it up at home and recirculate the water through it.

OK couldn't wait for my mate to bend up the sluice for me so had a go myself. Had to utilise what I had available to bend up the sluice.My cage trailer worked a treat.Just need to put some finishing touches on it, cut some 'L's' into the crate and should be a goer. Still have 5 days in the...

G'day S.D yeah today was my first real day I have had so AM mode but was switching through the pre set configs before I started digging to see the difference in sounds. I was happy just to get out there finally. Trying to learn as much as I can. Have about 20 acres to cover so just went for a...

G'day everyone. Finally got to have my first real swing with the ex-terra 705. Working around some old diggings near Buninyong at the in laws. Lots of junk and a big hammer looking thing. Have got another week down this way so plenty of time to find something better.

G'day Speeyg9, I am also from Mildura. Welcome to the forums. Lots of help and information here. Cheers K.B.

Gday dunollyman and Speedy I too am a Mildura man still a newbie to it all. I get down to Ballarat way a bit. Never know we might meet one day. Cheers K.B

Thanks Goldpick for the info much appreciated. Have now had a day in Buninyong where I have access to ground littered with old shafts and the like. So far have picked up plenty of old junkie stuff. Learning the different signals for all of these quite well. I have a good set of headphones so...

Thanks for all the info Wal, and all the advice/info/ideas you give everyone. As I will be going to spot with limited, if any, flow I will be incorporating the plastic drum solution I have also seen you use. Your knowledge and willingness to share is greatly appreciated especially for a newbie...

Hi everyone, although I am new to it all have been inspired by you all on the builds I have seen. So gathering the parts to make a small river sluice like the one in WalnLiz's video. Has cost me $14 dollars so far and a friend is making up the tray for nicks for me(a couple of beers coming his...

Thanks for the responses guys again much appreciated. Thanks DH will definitely do some testing over the next couple of weeks whilst I am away. I will have to buy a small nugget to do this the wife gave me a strange look when I said I wanted to bury some of her jewellery(like I was mad). Like...