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yep, had it for about 5 years now, no probs, just a steep learning curve. 600 x 900 mm bed, 80 watt tube, got it from a manufacturer in china. cost $3,200.00 and $1200.00 for shipping. Got instruction via skype from the manufacturer.

Making more laser etchings plus bread boards, camphor is well suited to both.

Good job Manpa, your a good wood worker. I'm sawing up some wood for next years projects.

Reading your thread ship of fools, looked at your avatar, looked again, there it is hanging on my wall, or very much like it. From my grand fathers house, who worked on a ship that was sailing between Africa and Australia ,1800s. He fled Prussia and ended up in Africa, then the ship sank off...

Good start to the morning at Stannifer. :Y:

Heard of the term, MAD AS A HATTER. Yes, we know a lot more now, and can protect ourselves. The Hatters in the 17th-18th century came down with a lot of ills from using mercurous nitrate to cure felt for hat making. Working in confined areas and breathing in the fumes. Camels piss was used to...

If the OP is still viewing this thread or anyone else remember to always add acid to water, not the other way round, and always wear rubber gloves when handling mercury or acids. Well ventilated work area is the safest work space.

https://books.google.com.au/books?id=S0vv2yQrPEAC&pg=PA69&lpg=PA69&dq=potato+retort+mercury+gold&source=bl&ots=ZO-UQIIN6B&sig=ACfU3U0nBhhXtJdFSVo Old timers potato retort.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-07/drinking-water-search-in-nsw-central-west/11570834

Spectacular , thanks for the photos Heatho. :Y:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-08-10/gold-rush-alive-in-tasmanian-wilderness/11355446

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=4935 Better detecting in cooler weather , interesting thread. :Y:

ACME Balloon blowing accessory :lol:

Good advice DD, Also be wary in burnt out areas, yesterday while fossicking in a partly burnt out area i heard a k thump, burnt out tree, very large came crashing down. Pays to very careful and be aware of the unpredictable .

Went for a fossick today, no black snakes, but a couple of yellow tail black cockatoos. While i was digging they were walking around me as if i wasn't there. Must have been good luck for me as i got some great crystals. hello cocky, ,,

Hi Jody, you can contact me via email, tried your email but came back server error, address not found.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-07-08/good-samaritan-rescues-family-stranded-in-the-outback/11287956 Great effort :Y:

no worries squint, anytime your in my area give us a bell. Look forward to your pics. :Y:

what age are you all. me 69, missed my flu shot this year, never again. worst dose of the flu iv'e ever had. :awful:

Hard to get, saw one for sale at $100.00 on google, found mine at a garage sale, $1.00. Gold and ghosts if you can find one on SE Queensland, very expensive, but the best. Doug Stone's books are available, not too bad, but lack information, imo. Search function on this forum, there is good info...