On Sep 9, 8:47 am, Andrew <rock_bus...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Sep 8, 4:42 pm, rigger <dg...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > On Sep 8, 6:04 am, Andrew <rock_bus...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > Greetings,
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> > > My Biggest Beef about Gold Panning is not coming up empty.
> > > It is squating my fat arse in the creek until my legs ache
> > > miserably and I just about pass out from postural hypotension
> > > when I stand up. Does anybody else get this?
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> > > Yes, I know I'm over the hill but there's got to be a better way.
> > > I've actually thought about packing in a small camping-style
> > > stool and plopping that down in the water so at least I'm not
> > > squating so much. Thoughts? Just shoot myself and end it now?
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> > > Andrew
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> > How about a small sluice? Then you could just
> > do a cleanup just a few times a day. In fact you
> > could take your concentrates home and pan in
> > the comfort of your home and your favorite chair.
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> > Just keep good track of the area you're working
> > so you can return if you like the results.
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> > dennis
> > in nca
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> This idea never even occured to me. Do you have any more
> knowledge or products you like ? I know there's plenty of
> info on the 'Net, but I've never done any sluicing and I operate
> on my own. So if you've more to share I'd appreciate it and if not
> please accept my sincere thanks for what might be a good idea.
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I don't think I've seen significant differences between any
small, easily backpacked sluices although, at present I
own 2 made by Keene. I believe you can buy one new
for well under $100. I'd estimate, using a sluice instead
of only a pan, you can move 3 to 5 times as much
material during your time in the field if you bring your
concentrates home to pan, even more if you can have
someone run the sluice while you do the diggin'. Don't
forget to take your classifying screen.
Take your time and follow some of the links below and
you will find a wealth of easy to follow information.
What is applicable to your own style will also depend
on where you're prospecting and how much time, and
money, you have to spend. Prospecting by yourself
will limit the scope of your efforts, but if sluicing appeals
to you, and you like the results, the next step might be
a backpack dredge.
These links will lead you to more, so take your time:
http://www.golddredger.com/wallylink.htm
http://miningold.com/how.html
http://2getgold.com/prospecting/index.html
dennis
in nca
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