Shaker Table

[dwt]

depending on the quality of the colour you're trying to smelt.

G'day Dr4, how does the quality of colour (Au I'm assuming) affects when smelting?

 

[Dr4gul3]

I just mean the amount of non-precious material (dirt, quartz, iron stone, etc) that is mixed up with the finer gold.

the dirtier the material you're trying to melt, the more flux you need to soak it up and allow the molten metal to sink (and then pour nicely if needed).

or if it is clean (nuggets) then you may not need flux at all.

hope that kind of answered your question - I tried to keep it brief and to the point

 

[dwt]

Cool mate, thanks

 

[XIV]

Hi Diggin
Found the the details on making a shaker.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/43824297/How-To-Build-and-Operate-Shaker-Tables#scribd

Take note of table deck design.

Regards Frank

thanks for that, it will be most helpful
It would be of great value to a friend of mine on the palmer
now I have a lot of reading to do
think i might be able to make the frame and motorized parts
as for the table, I might have to do a bit more reading, and youtube

 

[thedigger]

Hi XIV
I recently had a chance to look at Gemini table and it pivoted on pieces of spring steel(it is in the notes)and I was guite impressed with that system,simple and strong and uncomplicted.
When building anything at all research is a must,and you will not always get it perfect,like when you build a house.

Regards for now
Frank

 

[diggin it]

Thanks for the links frank the info is great. Just got back from a week at the lease. time to but or build ???? what a decision .... thinking I will purchase a table from a commercial supplier anyone got one for sale something along the line of an m8 from action mining. Not sure anyone got any thoughts ?

 

[thedigger]

Hi Diggin
In ths months G&T there is a old one from a mine advertised,in the small section at the back.

Regards Frank

 

[diggin it]

Thanks for all the help Frank, due to time constraints I am thinking that I may have to purchase a table most likely an m8 from action mining I think.. before I do I will make the trek across to new south wales to run some over a table to ensure extraction rates meet the quoted figures... I know there are lots of other types so any opinions would be greatly received thanks guys in advance

 

[diggin it]

Forgive my lack of knowledge what is G&T ??

 

[thedigger]

Gem& Treasure magazine

Regards Frank

 

[gedanate]

I was taught it stood for Gin and Tonic, but you guys in this Forum teach me new stuff every day.

Thank you!