⭐ Gold Detecting Show'n Tell

[user 7222]

Today's effort, before the rain, produced 3 more "eggs" for Bridgey to open. Wasn't much but the excitement of watching her do it ts PRICELESS.

 

[trekkie]

nice pieces patrick I will be in dunolly for a week next week as i am newbie does anyone have any tips where to have a swing

 

[Mackka]

Hey Trekkie, I am sure there would be some detector shops that would have mud maps for you or look at the maps and resources on this site and best of luck.
Mackka

 

[trekkie]

thanks macka Been told to talk to dean at gold shop

 

[Mackka]

That's great advice mate.
Many years ago I think it was a lot easier getting info from Gov.Dept. and the like as there wasn't the interest in fossicking ( in my opinion) as there is today. You will still find good people out there that are willing to part with their info and there is not a better bunch of people than on this forum.
Best Wishes
Mackka

 

[madtuna]

Found a promising spot today, mostly ironstone specimens.
This is just a few from this morning....

I thought I'd got a photo of the lot from today before whacking them and the acid treatment but apparently not. Will upload a pic as soon as I get them out of the acid either tomorrow or the next day. All up a bit under 18grams for the day, plus probably a gram or three in fines from the dolly pot.

Some of the fines after crushing...

Sorry for the crappy photos, couldnt find my camera so took them with a potato.

On another note, we graded this track a bit over 3 months ago so I get a tad annoyed when I come across open holes on the track. There was about 8 all up and only done in the last week prior to the rain a few days ago....*******s!!

 

[RM Outback]

Great finds MT :Y: that's one way to get excited about tomorrow :Y:. Pity some people are so self interested and don't have any morals one day they get their right wack.

 

[madtuna]

Thanks mate, but not going back there tomorrow, just checking a few areas for a tour group coming over.

 

[user 7222]

Kinda hard to follow that up, MT, but here's my lil contribution.

If you rake it, they will come.
1.10 gram

 

[Flowerpot]

Great find mr tuna, everyone knows its useless trying to take photos with a potato... apples are much better.
Mongrels leaving holes open give me the stihs too, come across the same here everytime we go out to scratch an itch.

 

[madtuna]

Struggling with this iPad thing and resizing photos sorry, this is most of the stuff from the other day. The resizing cut some out plus theres a couple of bit from another day that was already in the acid

 

[Mackka]

Looking good Mr. Madtuna, I just love the colour.
Mackka

 

[madtuna]

Found a rock today, not sure what's in it yet.

Absolutely nothing visible but from the weight, the depth and the screaming signal now that it's out I'd say it's got a bit in it.
Presently in acid to see if that shows anything, if not straight into the dolly pot (where it will end up anyway)

Big mistake not making a wide enough hole to begin with as I knew it was a deeper bit.

 

[OzzieAu]

Nice sized pick there MT, home made from a plough disc by the looks?... and how did you remove the spoil from that deep hole?..

 

[madtuna]

Hi Oz, it's the biggest pick made by Dave Dench - forum member Davsgold. I think a few shops stock them now, Central West does. Best pick I've ever owned.

Usually I start my holes bigger from the get go which saves having to widen them later on. This was in a compacted wash area and the sediment that was holding it all together was like cement until you got it out then it crumbled.
In the end I was laying on my guts with my arm at full length stabbing away with a screw driver then scooping out the rocks and dirt with a plastic bottle fashioned into a scoop.

 

[More Leadshot]

From all your posts and so forth Madtuna you sure are in a good place, living the dream. I will get there eventually. Keep reports and photos coming, love it
Cheers
Jamie Roberts

 

[Studog]

Jesus Madtuna, i thought werewolves only came out at night. If your hand is that hairy you must be related to cousin IT!

 

[Hotrob]

If your hand is that hairy you must be related to cousin IT!

Yeh but his palms are very smooth ....... Just saying.

Rob.

 

[Davent]

Where did ya find the old beach comber work boots MT?

 

[Mackka]

Japanese Work Boots mate. Just love the O.H.&S on that site :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: