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    Deadfall

    Lol NSW what is NAW damn auto correct
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    Deadfall

    Hey guys just a reminder that with all the recent storms about in NAW that there is plenty of trees that have fallen and are hung up against standing trees at the moment especially pine in the state forests... just be mindful always look up as well as where you are going and under no...
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    Mitchells Creek, Sunny Corner NSW information and questions

    Yeah mate still a few trees down that forestry havent cleaned up yet. But all of which you can drive around with ease.. just beware though to anyone else reading this post that if you are walking through the pines to be very aware that there is plenty of "deadfall" AKA widow makers (trees that...
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    Mitchell's Creek Sunny corner

    There was no ill intention and I'm not naming shaming any particular group when it comes to rubbish being left behind its up to the individual and the respect they have for the environment. All I was merely trying to say to the members on this forum is to be mindful not to leave rubbish behind...
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    A list i made of what i need for prospecting

    Depending how remote you are planning to go although expensive an EPIRB is definetly worth the dollars spent :)
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    Mitchells Creek, Sunny Corner NSW information and questions

    Was out there yesterday see my post, not much in the way of flow even after all the rain i have a little 300mm long by 100mm wide sluice which I managed to run for sampling no problems but you would be struggling to run anything bigger in most places
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    Mitchell's Creek Sunny corner

    Hello guys was out at Sunny Corner on the weekend for a bit a look around a couple of different areas and i must say im disgusted with the amount of rubbish thats been left out there by people now im not saying it's just us prospectors that are doing it but it doesn't look good on us with holes...
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    Yabbie pump help

    Hello all i am currently looking at making an attachment for the yabbie pump although im struggling to find one way valves for the pc fittings to allow it to draw back material through the inlet with the outlet closed and then force material through the outlet with the inlet closed anybody know...
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    GOLD PROSPECTING HAND CREVICE PUMP - ADAPTS DIRECTLY TO STD 50 MM YABB

    Hey mate Just wondering if your still making these???
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    Mercury Use and Recovering Gold from Amalgam information and questions

    Good morning all, This is probably a dumb question but i have found amalgam for the first time. I don't have a retort or know how to set one up.. first question can i touch the amalgam?? Secondly is there a safe way to burn the mercury off the gold?? Where i have been working i have no doubt ill...
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    New transport method

    Hello all been a while since I've posted anything on here as i haven't been out for a while been fighting my own demons for the past 12 months but its time to get back on the horse and get back out there I had too much gear to carry wasnt sure how i was going to get it into remote areas so I...
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    Lay Flat Hose information and questions

    I use a little bit of silicone on mine it also helps with a seal when you put the clamp on
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    clean up table

    Theres a guy on youtube that has pretty in depth video of how to build a homemade miller table using a couple of bits of timber the pvc fittings and a sheet of melamine board which he paints with chalkboard paint might be worth searching it
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    Aluminum expanded mesh for sluice box

    Hi huys not sure if i should have posted this here or in the diy section but i am struggling to find anywhere in sydneybthat sells the expanded mesh for the sluice box itself i havemade the riffles myself but cant find expanded mesh if anyone can help with a supplier around wollongong or sydney...
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    Shoalhaven River height at Oallen Ford NSW

    So 20 metres is that distance between the deck of the bridge and the bedrock used to drill the supports into??? kinda makes sense but if thats the case good luck hitting bedrock down under the bridge unless you take your scuba gear and an excavator
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