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    Mapping Program?

    I just also loaded trilobite. I already had all the gold locations on ozi. Ozi allows me to mark good ground to explore at a later stage as I normally will drive carefully thru virgin bush.
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    Mapping Program?

    I use oziexplorer with topographic maps on my pc. Have a laptop with a gps unit that tracks location in real time. Also have it on my phone for when away from the vehicle.
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    Dangers With Old Workings From Lifes "Experiences"

    I used to work full time for a well trained rescue organisation, that included confined space rescue. (Not the fire brigade) Mbasko and Goldierocks have done you all a service with this info. Old mines are deadly. All of the gases mentioned exist in most old mine workings, with the...
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    Mudgee / hill end trip this weekend

    Hi nick, we live in miranda. I have been using gold hog mats the few times we have been out. Got mixed feeling bout it. We will be away for the next month but when we get back you are welcome to come an have a look at the mats. Cheers.
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    HEMA HN7 GPS

    I use a small toshiba protege notebook laptop with touchscreen, a usb gps receiver, full version of ozi with hema and topo maps in the car. It runs on 12v and 240v. Laptop also loaded with metallugical, geo maps and mine location overlays. All my location and history files for reference are also...
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    The irony of a metal detector

    I used to help a mate out in his store. One day we epoxied a 50 cent coin on the ground outside the shop and amused ourselves watching people trying to pick it up.
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    finding rings ?.

    take photos of the rings and where/when they were found, give the info to the police lost and found. 3 months later you should be able to claim it as yours. ring the police for the full info. a lot of diamonds have the id marks lasered onto the side of the stone which can help located an owner.
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    Fossickers / Prospectors - iPad / iPhone / Android App in development

    I currently use ozi both on pc and android, having a gps enabled laptop in the car as we explore, recording our waypoints. Unfortunately there is no ability to use overlays, and the developer has no intention of adding this feature. There is a huge gap between user friendly gis mapping apps for...
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    Today I MADE

    Used a stainless brush to clean the metal, still learning the settings on my mig, using argon, havent got tig lead yet, but having fun with it and enjoying the challenge. The sheet is 1.6mm with some 3mm at the back for a foot plate.
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    Today I MADE

    Used a stainless brush to clean the metal, still learning the settings on my mig, using argon, havent got tig lead yet, but having fun with it and enjoying the challenge. The sheet is 1.6mm with some 3mm at the back for a foot plate.
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    Today I MADE

    Got some 3mm stuff left, thinking of putting a bit more solid sheet on the front scoop as well. Still have to add 2 braces to the handle from each top front corner. Welding a bit ordinary, but still getting my head around welding thin aluminium, the heavier stuff is easier.
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    Today I MADE

    Made this from scrap material from a local sheet metal manufacturer out of aluminium.
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    Retirement Requirements

    My wife and I have bought our retirement house and have it rented out. When we retire we also want to travel, so will sell everything else and pay off the debt, keep the house rented out until we have finished exploring full time. I pick up so many people that are asset rich but health poor...
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    (DIY) Class D Amplifier/booster

    I built my own using jcar components, amplifier module, on / switch, case, 2 x 3.5 jacks for external speakers, runs on 9v battery, only need low volume due to amplifier. Frequency range very good. Works well. Still on first battery.
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    Keene Dryblower

    Im looking for the 140... but also would like to see pics of the unit for sale.
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    Waders, Wetsuit pants... information and questions

    I've ordered some cheap diving gloves for us both, $10 ea off fleabay, went for the 3mm to leave some dexterity, but there are so many choices for waders, some are really expensive. gotta keep the missus warm n cosy n comfortable. Have read on some of the fishing forums about the poor comfort...
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    Waders, Wetsuit pants... information and questions

    Just wondering who uses waders, brand, cost, type, supplier, and how they perform. The winter rivers are cold!
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    Today I BOUGHT

    You will have to build a workshop now to house it!
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    2x Earrings- could they be diamonds?

    The marks should be on the side, newer diamonds are laser inscribed. Check online for gradings and locations GIA is the most common grading system
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