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You could in theory... But thats the catch isnt it :o Itd have to be on the bedrock in a place where gravel normally accumulates in the normal flow of the river so it catches the passing heavies. Next problem is having a trap of some sort that gold just can't get out of, then it'd have to be...

Gday Incey, welcome to the forum and to prospecting. All good fun getting out and chasing the yellow stuff, get into your research on the cairns region and you'll find how much mining history there is around here. And as the guys have said keep an eye out for the next meeting of us locals, all...

Beautiful gems there SC, particularly love that cut opal mate!

My guess would be iron or at least an iron sulphate of some form. Its usually what causes the "rusty" colour in quartz.

An empty bottle and a filter paper would be the go there, clearly it floats so I dont think the pan will catch it! ;)

Cheers guys, theres another one sort of on the right in the first pic. Thays about 2.4m long and will be going along the back wall eventually. Yep all recycled pallets from work even the legs, theyre the thick bits usually 90x50mm or there abouts that are the centre and side beams of a...

Heres mine so far... Just finished the first of my workbenches today made from scrap pallets.

These guys are a little odd but digging the banjo... https://youtu.be/B9FzVhw8_bY

This ones another favourite from them https://youtu.be/YklPK6DwOzM

Just discovered this aussie/irish band a couple of weeks ago, perfect anthen for St Paddy's I reckon! https://youtu.be/tDTQQWSmo8s

Stay safe Davent, looks like it's doing a bit of damage around the place. Hopefully it'll lose wind speed quickly once it's over land and the minor flooding that comes with these things won't be too bad. Have a few St Paddy's drinks and take care, TGW.

Maybe it doesnt need to be inside the fridge? Some of those led lamps are bright enough to do your tax return and may give you enough light to see if mounted on an opposite surface to the open fridge door. Could work in a small space such as a caravan interior. Or another thought, maybe a...

Yep agree with you there DD, all my boards are camphor-laurel or bamboo. Both naturally anti bacterial woods, just gotta give them an oil every year. Love your work there Ozzie, looks like itl make a nice boning knife now. Haven't spent time remaking a knife handle since I was a teenager, good...

Very nice set, Glad to hear youve got them out of the kitchen drawer DD! ]:D theyll stay nice and sharp now. Yep those chinese knives are a dangerous creature, worst knife injury ive had was caused by one.

Had a similar problem a while back PP, had to find s/steel tube that was exactly 22mm OD which it turns out is 7/8". Went everywhere chasing the stuff and finally found it at one of the boat builders in town, apparently its sometimes used as balustrading or narrow framework. Not sure if theyd...

Yes and no, ive a good idea of what your getting at and i think your main troubles will be: - getting the thing to sink and sit on the creek bed without it being ridiculously heavy to move around. - getting your paydirt into the trommel mouth without losing some to the current. - recovering...

Good on ya SC! Hes another forum member, nice bloke and pretty sharp on his mineralogy. Still remember our trip 3or 4 years ago hunting topaz here in Far North Qld. Love the clarity and colour of that stone btw. TGW.

Manys the man who would reply with quip At those of us born with an inner, po-it For in modern life, we sometimes do find That verse is passe and treated unkind But fear not all ye, who can still deftly scribe Were many thats left in the, quiet tribe. Great stuff Reefer, thought id reply in...

? Looks like a good product there mate, have seen the old bazookas in action and can see the similarities between the two. Will have a good sticky at your videos when I get home, would be interested to see how they stack up with ordinary river sluices and very interested in seeing it setup as a...

Wild guess but "I" is the chemical symbol for Iodine so maybe iodine tablets or something??