Cement mixers to break down clay
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Chris
That's what I already have
I worked a section like that bench at creswick. The clay was that anoying stuff that gets harder the mkre you work it. Best way i found was to dig a decent stockpile then jump on it.. literally. I wasnt overly concerned with losing gold in the clay because the gold was quiet chunky anyway.
Next1m8
Chris
I seen similar spots out creswick but this place is about 30km the other side of ballarat, not creswick side either. What are your suggestions mate?
Lol must be smythesdale then 
i found the majority of float gold was up top as you would expect and the chunky stuff amoughts the large rocks. As you would expect. Smythesdale has heaps of flat flaky gold in its pipeclay as well so id be testing that. Take three buckets. Seive a bucket sample of pipeclay hit that with yoir drill at home. Test the large rocks which will most likely b3 packed with a burnt looking clay with red rings throught it. And test the very top. Thisbsimple test should tell you which layer to process fo most efficiency. If you have a dollt smash the odd quartz sample as well .
i found the majority of float gold was up top as you would expect and the chunky stuff amoughts the large rocks. As you would expect. Smythesdale has heaps of flat flaky gold in its pipeclay as well so id be testing that. Take three buckets. Seive a bucket sample of pipeclay hit that with yoir drill at home. Test the large rocks which will most likely b3 packed with a burnt looking clay with red rings throught it. And test the very top. Thisbsimple test should tell you which layer to process fo most efficiency. If you have a dollt smash the odd quartz sample as well .
Next1m8
Chris
Nah not smythsdale mate
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Im just stirring mateNext1m8 said:
Hi Mate,
Good idea with a high banker with dual spray bars. That is what I have.
Have a look through this post from last year.
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The classifier is cable tray and allows 3 x 5 mm through. If you are working mongrel clay, There would be no problem sticking some 4 mm square mesh in for classifying. This will hold the rocks and clay under the spray pattern and do the hard yards for you.
I am going to do this for Oallen Ford next time I am there. Might do the same for Tuena.
This is the reason I built the spray bars like it.
Hammers clay down beautifully and wash's rocks off nicely.
Just keep an eye on what is on the mesh screen before discarding it. You just may miss a picker.
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https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=8328&p=1
Good idea with a high banker with dual spray bars. That is what I have.
Have a look through this post from last year.
.
The classifier is cable tray and allows 3 x 5 mm through. If you are working mongrel clay, There would be no problem sticking some 4 mm square mesh in for classifying. This will hold the rocks and clay under the spray pattern and do the hard yards for you.
I am going to do this for Oallen Ford next time I am there. Might do the same for Tuena.
This is the reason I built the spray bars like it.
Hammers clay down beautifully and wash's rocks off nicely.
Just keep an eye on what is on the mesh screen before discarding it. You just may miss a picker.
.
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=8328&p=1
Next1m8
Chris
G0lddigg@ said:HIm just stirring mateNext1m8 said:
I'll let you tag along one day but I'm worried cos you have been doing it longer than me and you'll clean it up on me haha kidding there is plenty to go around
Next1m8
Chris
That's a mad little setup there Doug
I'm almost considering putting some expanded up the top too, but that'll make it a pain to scrape rocks out
Idk I'll see how my idea goes for now and go from there
I'll do some more test panning too only got just under a gram when I went out Saturday :-( was a bit disappointed
I'm almost considering putting some expanded up the top too, but that'll make it a pain to scrape rocks out
Idk I'll see how my idea goes for now and go from there
I'll do some more test panning too only got just under a gram when I went out Saturday :-( was a bit disappointed
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highbanker, not with spray bars
with 2 power jets
https://youtu.be/9io_V7s9Npw
have a look at this, you'll get what i mean
with 2 power jets
https://youtu.be/9io_V7s9Npw
have a look at this, you'll get what i mean
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Little bit more than a cement mixer, but might be doable over a couple of weeks ?
Little bit more than a cement mixer, but might be doable over a couple of weeks ?
Next1m8 said:G0lddigg@ said:HIm just stirring mateNext1m8 said:
I'll let you tag along one day but I'm worried cos you have been doing it longer than me and you'll clean it up on me haha kidding there is plenty to go around
nah mate i have enough trouble finding time to work my own ground. I'm happy to come and give you a second opinion one day if time permits, i'm just too time poor for any fun these dayz
moving house this week but yeh be careful i've lost a few good mates over gold in ballarat, dont see the logic myself.....
Next1m8
Chris
aushunter said:
Nah I won't mate loose lips sink ships
Next1m8
Chris
G0lddigg@ said:Next1m8 said:G0lddigg@ said:HIm just stirring mateNext1m8 said:
I'll let you tag along one day but I'm worried cos you have been doing it longer than me and you'll clean it up on me haha kidding there is plenty to go around
nah mate i have enough trouble finding time to work my own ground. I'm happy to come and give you a second opinion one day if time permits, i'm just too time poor for any fun these dayz
but yeh be careful i've lost a few good mates over gold in ballarat, dont see the logic myself.....
I have to agree mate I can't see the logic behind I guess gold does funny things to people, especialy funny people I guess it's a screwed up way of weeding out the bad friends :-/ but of a lame way to do so but in the end you know they just weren't worth it
LOL,
You are too far away for me to be a threat but I have outlined this before.
If,
You had a tough secret spot and needed a hand,
There is no way in this world that I would tell any one else where it is or about it.
IF I ran my Banker on your spot and found good gold, I would not want it all, No way.
I would at least work a deal on the biggest piece I found depending on how big it was.
It is bad luck not keep the first picker or SMALL nugget. And that would have to go through my Banker.
Basically all I would want is the friendship and experience and a memento.
Don't get me started on a few beers. PMSL.
That will cost you. :lol:
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Besides, The ground rules would be set before the event and I work better on a hand shake.
Yeh, I know gold does funny things to folk's at times but it would not be worth fighting over.
Life is to short.
You are too far away for me to be a threat but I have outlined this before.
If,
You had a tough secret spot and needed a hand,
There is no way in this world that I would tell any one else where it is or about it.
IF I ran my Banker on your spot and found good gold, I would not want it all, No way.
I would at least work a deal on the biggest piece I found depending on how big it was.
It is bad luck not keep the first picker or SMALL nugget. And that would have to go through my Banker.
Basically all I would want is the friendship and experience and a memento.
Don't get me started on a few beers. PMSL.
That will cost you. :lol:
.
Besides, The ground rules would be set before the event and I work better on a hand shake.
Yeh, I know gold does funny things to folk's at times but it would not be worth fighting over.
Life is to short.
Next1m8
Chris
I'm not worried about you doug, if you come down chances are you'd. E staying at my place hopefully and if you wish your welcome to turn that ground upside down anytime you like. I appreciate the gesture mate but what ever you get you earn it therefore get to keep it all
