New to forum from Gippsland (Dags)

[dags]

Hi all,

Just like to introduce myself, from Gippsland in Victoria started prospecting and detecting around 5 years ago when I got my first detector a Minelab GPX 4500. I remember it was such an agonising wait for it to arrive, as it was at a time when they were having supply issues due to such a high demand in Africa ect as I believe. They were going for absolutely stupid prices on Fleebay $8000 plus.

I didn't have much luck with my detector that is unless you count bullet casings as treasure I sure don't. Although I did find what I believe were musket balls which would have a long and interesting history, I will upload some pictures when I get a chance.

I sold my detector a year or so ago although have since moved onto panning and have a little prospectors choice sluice from the states which has produce some results. I generally condense my dirt into 2 or 3 20lt buckets and slowly run through my sluice, although this method is very time consuming so I am looking to up my game to a Trommel.

Regards

Dags

 

[Jaros]

Hi Dags. Hope you enjoy the the reading, learning and mate ship on t his forum. Tons of it.
Cheers.

 

[Goldtarget]

Haha good story. I guess it's a reminder that all is not what it seems when it comes to gold especially trying to chase down a few nuggets even with the high end gear. I myself love the alluvial and find the returns much more consistant. A trommel is certainly a great way to get some serious processing done. There's something about washing rocks in all it forms that is hard to beat especially in a productive area. Look forward to seeing how you go, and welcome.

 

[dags]

Thanks for replies cheers

 

[dags]

Images of what I believe are musket balls that I found, gave such a deep signal with detector and when I dug up looked gold in colour and were quite heavy so thought I had found some big nuggets at first.

 

[Prospector B]

Welcome to the forum Dags! I think I have seen some Trommel designs on here if your keen to build one, the forum is full of friendly people so don't hesitate to ask your questions.

 

[dags]

Hi Prospector B,

Thanks for the welcome and the info, I have been watching countless youtube videos of Trommels in action and doing lots of research.

Cheers