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Thanks Sandta, Silver, Goldpick and GDA for your comments and I really enjoy seeing all your fantastic finds! Went out to another location last night and finally found my first pre-decimals. L-R 1964 Penny 1964 Ha'Penny 1954 Ha'Penny and then the decimals. I know these ones aren't really...

Thanks All Second photo was a single 3 hour hunt, so keen to go back and finish the area. Little hunt at another location last night and i think i found a plated watch face. Has that distinct gold reflection in the dark and non-magnetic if that makes any difference And finally my first silver...

Hi Silver Good advice Had a bit better hunt last night for 2 Mr Squiggle coins and am also rotating out nice new coins as I go

Didn't have a good hunt last night. Out of 10 rolls of $2 only found one coloured. Might have to try another bank. Only notable finds were 1 x 2016 changeover 1 x 2012 non-coloured poppy 1 x2018 coloured eternal flame

Hi Greenhornet_au I would suggest start here https://www2.asx.com.au/investors/start-investing Plus there is a game you can register to play which is actually share trading without losing any money to see what its like

Hi All First thanks to all the posters for inspiration and knowledge. Couple of finds photos as I learn the ropes, practice my coin popper technique and generally have fun. No turf was hurt in the making of this post. Starting to find the right shapes, wrong metals

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Thanks GH for the plug digger template. Plug digger and beach scoop. Scoop has 20 and 25mm conduit for handle with 32mm collars, and three layers of the 90mm (one cut down length to go inside, normal and slip joiner) for strength plus an extra wrap around to provide extra support for the...

Thanks GH for the post. My first attempt, needs work but it did cut alright in the backyard.

Received mine in the post the other day. Fits great, a purchase you wont regret. Deb was great to deal with!

Thanks OldGT and Dustin Very knowledgeable! Cheers

Hi All After some feedback and advice please. This is only for VIC or home use. I'm trying to get my head around the pump for running a high banker. Options I can see 1) Use a genny and the 240V dirty water pump i have for home use 2) bilge pump and battery system For Option 2 going to...

A snake for each of my outings this summer at different locations in SA. Even saw one at 10.30 on overcast 22 degree day, luckily heading the opposite way from me. Was mindful and had gators on and making lots of noise both time.

Welcome goldwrath, would love to hear some of your knowledge about dream mat. Love my 888 from GoldRat.

Welcome Just so you know Chapel Hill is currently closed but there is some info on this page. https://energymining.sa.gov.au/minerals/exploration/fossicking Jupiter Creek, go for it no permit needed Cheers

Seen them used a bit in the US and even have ones that clip onto a 20L bucket https://www.goldrushtradingpost.com/vac_pac_gold_vacuum

Thanks Neggetino for the response and the warning about hidden shafts. Had some success at Chapel Hill but see a note on the mines website that SafeWorkSA have shut the place down, doah! Managed to bucket the sluice at the dam for a bit of success before the closure. I agree that is a bit...

I just found it a good way to keep everything together and when i am packing the car only have to grab one thing (plus buckets, shovel, sluice, first aid kit... :( ...) I got that one from the hammer store. Other options are around.

Not today but been making a sucker with interchangeable ends (some round some flattened), need to finish the ally tube one for getting right down into narrow cracks