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  1. J

    Harbour Bridge Medallion

    It's been awhile but I'm back into it ? Found this on the weekend.
  2. J

    Big and Deep or Small and Shallow ?

    Hi guys ,, been awhile . I am looking at getting a dedicated Gold detector . Just wondering whether I should , as the title say ,, go for a machine that specialises in one or the other ? Thoughts please . I mean , is there any point spending 5 k on a detector that wont pick up the tiny bits or...
  3. J

    Is it Wrong to ask Where ?

    Where you found your Gold ? Is this question "unethical"? Is there some unwritten law/rule about this ? I ask this because , I have come across some very rude people that answer "NSW or NT etc " I dont want GPS marks , just a general locality . I know myself , that I am willing to answer...
  4. J

    SD 2000 ,, worth $600

    As above ,,, is it worth it ? It has a 11 inch mono coil
  5. J

    Some More Gold with the Nokta Fors Gold

    Got these over the weekend . They went 0.07, 0.17 and 0.34 :D
  6. J

    Tell me the Weights Please .

    Can someone please tell me what the weights would be for the nuggets on the coins . I had these stolen and for the life of me , I cant remember the weights . Cheers . Jeff
  7. J

    What are the Key dates on Pre Decimals ?

    As the title says and also flaws/marks etc for our Pre Decimals ? I want to know the more valuable ones . Thanks , Jeff :)
  8. J

    Is the GPX 5000 catching up to the SDC ?

    I see with new coils the 5000 is getting a lot of small gold . Is it as good or better than the SDC on small Gold now ?
  9. J

    Aldi Rechargeable Batteries ?

    Does anyone here use them ? Are they ok or should I buy decent ones straight up ?
  10. J

    My First Cricket Buckle

    Scored it today along with $24 in coins :D Found with a Nokta Fors Gold Buckle closed Buckle Open Some finer Detail
  11. J

    1700's Brittania Coin ???????

    Found this yesterday with the Nokta Fors Gold and it is fairly worn . The only thing I can find that looks like it is a 1700's Brittania Coin . Anyone know ? Also the faces are upside down to each other when you turn the coin around .
  12. J

    Broke my Nut and Tail !!!!!!!!!!

    Second time using my Highbanker today , and I broke my nut and tail whilst moving pump , it broke off the suction hose and put an end to my plans . Put two buckets through it first and there was gold in the cons . Another 30 buckets and I would have had lots more :D I reckon the suction hose...
  13. J

    BIG SDC Gold

    Get a load of this ! https://www.facebook.com/centralwestprospectingsupplies?fref=ts
  14. J

    It's Only Little But It's Mine

    ,,,, Oh ,,, and I just found my first ever piece of Gold with a Detector !!! :D :D :D :D :D :D Only 0.06 gram ,, but hey , I am over the moon ! Found with my Nokta Fors Gold .
  15. J

    Speed Sign Sluice

    Slowly getting there and has only cost me about $20 so far :D
  16. J

    Pumps, Hoses and Associated Gear information and questions

    Got my little pump . 3 HP , 40 mm,, same as a Rato or Thornado . I am going to use it on my two tiered sluice box , bottom half set up like a Walbanker . It has 5m suction and 12m lift . I was thinking along the lines of getting , 4m of suction hose and 10m of lay flat outlet hose . What do...
  17. J

    Discrimination ????

    Inspired by Ramjets post about digging trash . I often wonder about all these detectors with all their notch discrimination etc . I think people get too caught up in it all and pay WAY TOO MUCH for it ! Want to cut out bottle tops ?? Lose the Goldies then . Want to cut out pull tabs ...
  18. J

    I Need Some Mesh

    Can anyone here help with some Walbanker style mesh ? The sloped expanded aluminium stuff . I need about 600 x 300 mm . Not asking for a freebie . Willing to pay for it and postage . Mudgee is bloody useless ! Cheers , Jeff
  19. J

    Common Laws NSW

    Can any of you people out there ,, tell me whether this is right ? I was detecting on Home Rule Town Common and had a fella come up to me and tell me I wasnt allowed to be there . Anyone know the rules /law ?
  20. J

    Electronics Nerds and Copying a Detectors Control Box

    Do you reckon it would be possible for an electronics nerd to look inside one of the popular Detectors of today and be able to copy it ? Because I am sure it would cost stuff all to build one ,,,, we are paying for the research and development of said Popular detector :cool: And , NO , I am...
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