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Gold Bug Pro 9393 4
Started by worldavi@gate.net
Just wondering if anyone that owns one of these ever had a problem as I did this weekend with mine. I was out in the fields Northern Nevada this weekend, battery was full, no power lines around anywhere and the machine just started going erratic, making a stuttering, spitting sound. Even after I shut it off and turned back on it just resumed acting crazy. It was doing this even with the coil off the ground 2 feet. So I quit using it, and about hour later I tried it again and it was fine. I can s...
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by JEFF MARTIN  28 Apr 2016 06:14 PM |
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what claim to visit out west from the mining guide ????????? 10671 9
Started by 24kmining
Good afternoon all,
I am looking to take a trip to one of the claims in the mining guide the week of March 20th 2016, ( my first one )! My choices are AZ,CA,or OR. I would prefer a claim that will be semi warm that time of year. I just want to know if anyone had any info or knows wich claims have really good gold to pan and sluice. A claim that has fairly easy access to and is in a relativly safe area. Im planning a 4 day trip and plan on renting a jeep too.
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by JEFF W HIGGERSON 26 Apr 2016 06:26 AM |
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4 Replies and 9958 Views
Bubble level 9958 4
Started by roysleight@citlink.net
Anyone else done this I haven't seen any others. Makes the initial setup really quick and easy. With this sluice and the bubble centered, it shows that I have a 3 inch drop for the 36 inch sluice, then I can adjust from there.
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by TIM LEIBEL 23 Apr 2016 11:21 AM |
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3 Replies and 10088 Views
MINE CACHE 10088 3
Started by garyschwall
Hey just got mine cache which is great I guess kind of new program for me I like that it gives you gps location on mines and prospects and tells what kind of mines the are hard rock ,surface , placer, ect. which is great because I am in nc and there are like 500 spot but some of the gps spots put me in people front yards and some are like on farm lands ect. I also have gold maps just want to get my shovel in the ground with out getting matching bra...
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by LEO LORENZ 04 Apr 2016 09:21 PM |
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1 Replies and 4982 Views
Great Warranty Service, The Gold Miner Spiral Wheel 4982 1
Started by voodoo
My Gold Miner Spiral Wheel developed an issue last Sunday while I was getting ready to use it to go through some tailings....the motor/gear ground and then stopped. I unplugged it and tried again. No Luck.
I gave Karen a call at Treasure and Gold Products in Hudsonville, MI (Manufacturers of the Gold Miner) and she said go ahead and send it back and we will fix it or replace and send it back to you.
I boxed it up the next day and sent it off.
It was back to me today and loo...
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by Brad Lamb 15 Feb 2016 02:42 AM |
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12 Replies and 13098 Views
Getting Started (Metal Detecting) 13098 12
Started by Nugget Shooter
GETTING STARTED
Getting started metal detecting for gold nuggets is as easy as buying a metal detector and hitting the gold fields right Well the answer to that one can be yes or no. There are many detectors on the market designed for different fields of the metal detecting hobby, although there are a large number of professionals that metal detect for a living. To them nugget hunting, treasure hunting, etc. is much more than a hobby this is a living and full time business to many miners!
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by SHELDON SWEAT 02 Jan 2016 03:13 AM |
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7 Replies and 10206 Views
OK - you found some gold - but now what??? 10206 7
Started by pixrob
Just curious, what does everyone do with their gold that they find
I'm really curious if anyone has given it to a jeweler to make a piece of jewelry!
Take care,
Rob
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by D M TURNEY 25 Dec 2015 09:55 AM |
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9 Replies and 11291 Views
Hard Rock Prospecting 11291 9
Started by brian.frischolz@ecolab.com
How to tell the difference between pyrite and gold when still in the rock What's the chances of gold being found with large amounts of pyrite Best way to extract
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by LEO LORENZ 24 Dec 2015 01:45 PM |
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6 Replies and 11757 Views
Fine gold trick 11757 6
Started by Frankn
This is a little trick that I have used to pan fine gold. The surface tension of water has a tendency to make fine gold float.
To overcome this, add a couple of drops of dish washing soap liks Dial, etc. It breaks up the surface tension and the fine gold sinks and 'pans' properly. Frank...-
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by john McGrath 24 Dec 2015 01:05 PM |
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21 Replies and 15588 Views
Frustrated 15588 21
Started by akajam
Hi, I need to vent and ask for help.
I'm in north Idaho, I belong to a local club with several claims, and this is my second summer prospecting. I research, I read everything I can get my hands on, I watch endless YouTube videos, I work hard and try to work smart when prospecting, but except for three small flakes I found my first day out last summer, I'm not finding anything. At all. Even in a creek where I know there's gold - I've seen it in others' pans - but it eludes me.
I am so frustrate...
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by JEFF MARTIN 20 Dec 2015 08:12 PM |
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6 Replies and 10074 Views
power sluicing 10074 6
Started by golddog2
Is it legal to power sluice in CA. High banker in the stream feeding stream material. Can't dredge need some way to get gold.
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by JERE CLEMENTS 08 Dec 2015 11:23 AM |
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4 Replies and 7935 Views
Randy's New Gold Adventures Forum Now On-Line! 7935 4
Started by C-17A
Hey GPAA Gold Prospectors...
Well, after some on-line effort and much waiting..... I simply couldn't recover my 'old' Gold Adventures web site Forum on createforumhosting.com.
So, I have started up a brand new Gold Adventures Forum at a different hosting site and we'll just have to start over...
PLEASE join and/or rejoin my 'new' Gold Adventures Forum:
Located here off my web site page: http://goldadventures.biz/new_forum
Or, directly to the Login page: ...
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by joseph Loyd 02 Dec 2015 07:47 PM |
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2 Replies and 5496 Views
I need help on what types of equipment to use 5496 2
Started by kyleclay
I need help on trying to determine what kind of equipment I can use or convert to for 25 dump truck loads of sapphire ore I have access to. I would like to go through about 20 five gallon buckets per day. Any advice will be helpful. Just to give you an idea of what I have already done, I used a screen to wash the material about two coffee cups at a time and it took me two days to go through 3 five gallon buckets.
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by ANTHONY BAILEY 29 Nov 2015 05:14 PM |
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8 Replies and 5285 Views
Carrying nuggets in the field 5285 8
Started by tpleibel@gmail.com
I am unfortunately Diabetic. My own fault and genes but I have to test my blood several times a day. The little containers that the test strips come in are plastic and have a seal that makes them air and water tight. I carry one on my pocket to put any nuggets or interesting gems etc. in. If you have friends that are diabetic, they will have lots of these laying around. If not come ask me on a claim, I always carry about 10 or so in my supplies to share.
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by Brad Lamb 05 Nov 2015 06:52 AM |
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1 Replies and 8507 Views
Gold Trails on YouTube 8507 1
Started by GregMiller
Good Day Prospectors!
Has anyone been checking out the new Gold Trails YouTube Channel We're working on getting a lot more videos up there to help everyone find more gold! Let us know what you think so we can make sure we're putting up the videos that people want to see.
Here's the link -> http://www.youtube.com/goldtrailstv
Happy Prospecting!!
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by ED GREANY 04 Nov 2015 10:04 AM |
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6 Replies and 8659 Views
Gold Pans 8659 6
Started by dmcelyea
Good morning folks. In the new Pick and Shovel is an article on the world's best panner's competition in Spain. I have looked high and low for the type of pan they are using. It seems almost impossible to pan 40 lbs of dirt in a little over a minute. Anyone got any info on these pans Thanks
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by Julia McCormack 20 Oct 2015 04:43 PM |
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3 Replies and 4726 Views
Roaring Camp CA 4726 3
Started by Riggerson
My brother and I will be spending 4 days at Roaring Camp in early September and will not be purchasing a pile of dirt. Anyone have any prospecting tips/suggestions that would help us maximize our chances of success there We'll have gold pans, a few crevacing and digging tools and an Angus M sluice. Traveling from Ohio, I'm just excited to have a real chance to find anything but specks and flakes!
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by WILLIAM HALL 04 Sep 2015 02:45 PM |
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2 Replies and 5037 Views
Tulare County Prospecting 5037 2
Started by GP1400
Hello. I'm new. Are there any places to prospect in Tulare County I live in Exeter, CA. Any assistance will be appreciated.
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by Gabriel Perez 03 Sep 2015 06:53 PM |
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18 Replies and 13043 Views
Western Colorado Rookie 13043 18
Started by JasonShelley
Hi Everyone,
I have recently picked up panning and prospecting. I have been in it for a couple months now and am learning most from the web and a few shows on the outdoor channel. My biggest problem is actually pinpointing the gold. I have gone to a couple places where gold mines are in teh area. But alas, I caome up with nothing. I live in Mesa county (Grand Junction) Colorado. Any advise or even specific areas where people have had luck would be helpfull.
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by Benjamin Crain 09 Aug 2015 10:49 AM |
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2 Replies and 6662 Views
feather river (need info) 6662 2
Started by rockmanblue
looking for info on the feather river..any tips tricks
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 17 Jul 2015 12:02 PM |
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9 Replies and 8779 Views
Pump power supply 8779 9
Started by ScottSn3@aol.com
I'm thinking about buying a 12 volt pump that draws 1.8 amps for use at home to do a little garage prospecting. Rather than get a battery for it I have a Radio Shack unregulated 12 volt 1.75 amp power supply. Would that work in place of a battery
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by Scott Leidenberger 30 Jun 2015 05:37 PM |
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3 Replies and 6744 Views
panning 6744 3
Started by akgoldseeker
have trouble with finger and hand fatigue while panning
try this,go to hardware store and buy a smooth cupboard handle and mount it on outside of goldpan where it is comfortable to grip with your fingers. this greatly reduces finger and hand fatigue while panning.a handle comes with mounting screws at a cost of about 2 bucks,and helps tremendously try it as soon as you get used to it you'll be greatful for the idea may your pan turn yellow and enjoyment of panning increase.good luck to all
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by DON TAYON 11 Jun 2015 02:45 AM |
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44 Replies and 22542 Views
Rattlesnakes 22542 44
Started by jdslayiii@gmail.com
We encountered a Black Southern Pacific Rattlesnake on the trail at Bautista Placer, as we headed back to our vehicle yesterday 4-15, we weren't wearing snake chaps but will be wearing them next time. Walk with caution and wear your chaps!
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by Benjamin Crain 07 Jun 2015 11:01 PM |
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4 Replies and 6090 Views
Sun Shade 6090 4
Started by dmcelyea
The wife and I are planning an adventure in prospecting in New Mexico this month. We have been searching for a canopy of some kind to take along as we are both aged and will need some shade. I cannot understand why a canopy costs more than a good tent. It makes no sense. I had a brain fart this morning. 4 ten foot lengths of pvc pipe, a cheap tarp, cheap tent stakes and paracord.
Has anyone tried this method
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by Don McElyea 17 May 2015 08:12 AM |
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4 Replies and 8281 Views
Floating very fine gold Recovery 8281 4
Started by BoooYA316
It's very hard to recover fine gold or flour gold maybe I can help with issue. Some times gold floats due to clays oils from vegetation. don't worry buy an inflatable kids pool and fill your bucket full of water and let the clays and dirty water wash your gold out of the bucket into the pool by swirling the matirieal around with your hand and tilt the bucket so that the gold washes out. then use my method in this link with a pump to recover it http://www.goldprospectors.org/Community/Forum...
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by Benjamin Crain 06 May 2015 06:20 AM |