Recent content by gopher

The bottom line for any metal detector is this. Regardless of their design, type, features, brand or cost, EVERY metal detector will react to a coin or a gold nugget. But those factors mentioned will all have a bearing on how well it will react to differing metals, how deep it will detect them...

The State Forests permit is good stuff, get one! We got ours a few months ago because we found an old ruin marked on a State Forests map. Phoned 'em up and they explained the simple online permit system. Armed with our bit of paper we were off. Found the ruins and some great old finds, coins...

I think it should get most black sand, Ronk. Design allows infinite adjustment of water speed and volume etc. I followed Golddigs excellent tip and put some scourer pad under the dam lip. Water can be adjusted now till it's totally smooth right across. Thanks for the pic tip Ramjet. Been at the...

Thanks, Goldigg & Digginholes. No bubbles GD, just angle of shot and sunlight. Also the channel wasn't trued regarding angle and cross ways so a bit more water on one side. You're dead right about bubbles carrying fine gold, GD. Surface tension will easily carry a bit. Anyone doesn't believe...

Hey, it worked. Just noticed on the pic what appears to be gaps at either side of adjustable dam. Wouldn't work then, would it? They're not gaps but black rubber strips to squeeze against the channel side to stop water leaking through. Set up seems to work OK. Any comments or suggestions for...

Hi all, Hope this works. The post, not the sluice! The finished sluice works a treat but I'm a bit uncertain about getting the pics up here. Anyway, here goes with No 1. Uploaded an image and a long string of digits appeared on the screen. I'm assuming that's the picture which will come up...

Yeah, DH, very hot and dry. Good location though, less than an hour to Hargrave, Merroo, Windy and Hill End/tambaroora. Thanks for the welcome Rick! Wal

Hey Cracka, love your workshop, mate, but no room for a can on the table! According to our avatars, we're probably related! LOL! I like that leveling setup. Similar to one I put on a sluice a while ago. Simple nut gives infinite adjustment for any angle/direction/height. Wal

Out of Mudgee, Digginholes. Thanks for the welcome

Hey, lots of good ideas here. Many thanks to you all. Also jogged a few of my remaining memory cells, too, so I've got some good stuff to think about. Thanks a lot, fellas.

Hi all, just got a hand dredge/suction pump thingy. Times like this it's great to play in the water when detecting gets a bit hot. Works great on the river. What's the best way of finally cleaning the concentrates when (if?!!) I get 'em home. Seen some great DIY ideas on here. Is the 'blue bowl'...

Thanks for the welcome, Jaros. Get around to some pics once I'm set up here. Dozen things to do on the property, just came back to the house for a bit of cool! Thanks again, mate Wal

New to the site but been 'at it' for a long time. Mainly detecting, but now getting interested in hand dredging. Already seen some excellent advise on here re; DIY projects. Anyone have any feelings on best way to approach final cleanup when I get concentrates home? Is a 'blue bowl' setup better...