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  1. Mrlimb

    Surf Pi 1.2, Surfkit

    I have just ordered a Surf PI kit from the UK http://www.silverdog.co.uk/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=76 They are a simple but from what I have read affective PI detector. The unit seems to be simple enough to make but the coil will give me some curry, I have done hours of...
  2. Mrlimb

    gold hiding spots

    This maybe a silly question. I have found most of my gold behind rocks and I am not talking about large quantities. I know a good place to look is gravel bars and inside bends but does gold as a general rule simply stop in the deep water of a outside bend or does it always make its way onto the...
  3. Mrlimb

    Disappering Gold

    I am baffled I hope some one can help. Myself and a friend have been successfully panning about 20 small specs of yellow out of a fast running creek each time we go there, yesterday we tried our luck again and neither of us got anything. The only notable difference is the creek is running slower...
  4. Mrlimb

    Easy to use home made magnet for iron removal

    I had trouble separating fine gold from heavy iron so I did some research and found people use a magnet, this is my version Start with a Bunning's magnetic door stop take out the magnet put it into a aluminium Berocca container To release the iron shake the Berocca tube works a treat.
  5. Mrlimb

    First find

    I have found my 1st yellow. Two very small specks but it means my home made sluice is working and my panning is getting better.
  6. Mrlimb

    How to practice panning?

    I am a very new at this panning thing, so new, I am still waiting on some garrett pans In the post. In the mean time I was using a metal dog bowl with deep sides. As a test i have been using cut up lead split sinkers. They seem to behave like gold. Maybe someone with more experience can confirm...
  7. Mrlimb

    Hello from Bundaberg

    I found this forum while surfing the web. My name is Michael and I started looking at the ace 250 or maybe the 350, but the more I read I think I would like to give panning a go. Just wanted to say what a great place this is for information and I look forward to reading more posts.
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