Rockerbox With Hand Operated Bilge Pump

[7.62marksman]

Day one got all the wood and 90% of the hardware
Pump turned up yesterday 55lt per min
Hoping to have it in 3 parts

 

[Moneybox]

Sounds like an interesting project. Are you aiming for gold or gems?

 

[7.62marksman]

Gold mostly but will try for both

 

[Mackka]

Is that marine ply or radiate mate?

 

[7.62marksman]

just pine mate
going to water proof it with something not sure what would be best to use

 

[Mackka]

Following.
Mackka

 

[Moneybox]

just pine mate
going to water proof it with something not sure what would be best to use

Lanolin does a really nice job of protecting it and it polishes up well too.

 

[7.62marksman]

Thanks mate i will use that
Was going to go to the paint shop tomorrow but wont have to now you have saved me a trip :Y: :Y: :Y:

Do you mean the stuff from woolies that you rub into your hands

if not Any hint on where to get it

 

[bumdags]

Will lanolin repel the gold? Just a thought.
what about bathroom floor sealer? Wont be pretty but definitely water tight

 

[7.62marksman]

I was thinking of outdoor lacquer that is used on patios

 

[Moneybox]

Thanks mate i will use that
Was going to go to the paint shop tomorrow but wont have to now you have saved me a trip :Y: :Y: :Y:

Do you mean the stuff from woolies that you rub into your hands

if not Any hint on where to get it

It's widely available these days, hardware, automotive, marine etc.

https://www.lanotec.com.au/product/timber-seal/

 

[Mackka]

Two pack epoxy, maybe. Decking oil would not be good but I stand to be corrected, again.
Mackka

 

[7.62marksman]

Thanks mate i will use that
Was going to go to the paint shop tomorrow but wont have to now you have saved me a trip :Y: :Y: :Y:

Do you mean the stuff from woolies that you rub into your hands

if not Any hint on where to get it

It's widely available these days, hardware, automotive, marine etc.

https://www.lanotec.com.au/product/timber-seal/

thanks mate thats what i will use

 

[Mackka]

Ken, have a read of the Safety Data Sheet, Naphtha.
Mackka

 

[7.62marksman]

no mate not yet

 

[Goldtarget]

I have no idea about the lanotec, outside my scope, but epoxy would be best, followed by something like plasti dip or luxa pool.

Think waterproofing not exterior weather protection if you want to do it right, Ive lost count of the times encountering cheap or incorrect protective coatings applied to substrates that are completely unsuitable.

Any how just my opinion to do it once and do it right, but whatever you decide mate Ill be watching the project with interest. :Y:

 

[Rusty_G]

Definitely got my attention with this project. Looking forward to seeing your progress Marksman. Thanks for sharing with us! :Y: :goldpan: :goldnugget: ickshovel:

 

[7.62marksman]

Got a bit done today
My electric saw broke so all cuts were done with a Jig Saw (that was fun)

 

[reefer]

Damned good job mate...look forward to seeing it in operation...does the sluice section have riffles?..or does it rely on the splash board thingo to separate out the gold...also does it sit on an 'arched' cradle to facilitate the 'rocking' action?...so many questions!... :lol: :lol:

 

[7.62marksman]

at this stage i am going to try without
just using the ute matting and some rubber backed spaghetti mat
first then depending how it goes will work it out then