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Discoveries »  +  ?  Results 1 to 3 of 3 2Likes TopAllThis Page 2Post By Sackett Thread: HighBanker Build my 1st...«Prev Thread | Next Thread»LinkBack LinkBack URL About LinkBacksThread ToolsShow Printable VersionEmail this Page…Subscribe to this Thread… Ignore this ThreadSearch Thread Advanced SearchDisplayLinear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded ModeYesterday, 10:25 PM#1Sackett Pannin' Fer Gold!! WolfPack="WP"Feb 2011Greenwood, SCGarrett GTA 500 (need a new/better one)128 71 times All Types Of Treasure Hunting HighBanker Build my 1st...

I decided the other day to build me a trommel, now I've never even seen a trommel but I want one. I started getting parts together and suddenly got sidetracked into building a highbanker. This DIY sure does save alot of money, and to me it gives more satisfaction in your gear. Here is what I've got so far. I started out with a pull behind lawnmower/4-wheeler ferterizer spreader (which was broke). I took the plastic hopper off, and the gears off the axle. I then used the frame for the upper end of my highbanker frame. To this frame I attached a 6 foot x 9 inch stainless steel tray for the sluice (I picked this up at the local scrap yard for $17.00, it was brand new). i then found a set of old metal shelves that I was not using, and cut off the frame for the hopper, which just happens to be the hopper from the old spreader. I then used the rest of the shelving for a frame under the sluice, which I welded to the spreader frame. I then welded leg holders to the end of the frame. i then bolted on the lower portion of a set of adjustable crutches for the lower leveling legs. I will layer the bottom of the sluice with v-ribbed rubber matting, $38.00, and then miners moss,(which I had). I am using raised expanded metal for the riffles, small ones at the top end and larger ones on the lower end. (I think, unless someone can tell me a good reason to reverse it and put larger expanded at top and smaller on bottom, like say the larger would break the material up into smaller peices and then hit the smaller expanded??) Anyway I'm using 4 feet of the larger and 2 feet of smaller...I already have the pump from a small dredge that I built...I plan to attach a 10 feet peice of gardenhose to the setup also. I had to cut the tongue of the trailer and reweld it at an angle so I can pull it behind my 4-wheeler without the end of the sluice dragging... all I lack now is attaching the riffles to a frame to secure it to the sluice and the plumbing, and then paint it all up...Below are some pictures so far, I'll post more as I finish it up...NOTE the picture of my pants...beware when welding as I caught my pants on fire and ALMOST did'nt get it out before burning myself really bad!!!!!
Wish me LUCK,
Shawn
I almost forgot to add that I have a 3 foot Angus McKirk sluice that will fit at the end of this ones 6 foot sluice, so I can run 9 feet of sluice..
Tell me what I need to add, change or whatever...Thanks~!

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Today, 04:14 PM#2Astrobouncer Jun 2009Blue Ridge, South Carolina693 123 times

Sackett, you did a great job, I like it! DIY is my favorite pastime, next to actually prospecting. The sluice you are using sounds similar to the Pop & Son design, which is great for all sizes of gold. Cant wait to see it in action.

Sample till you find the hot spot, then mine it till its gone! Then start over...

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I see you are a MacGyver like me.
Nothing better than creating a useful piece of equipment out of an assortment of unrelated items.

Hope that trailer tongue doesn't bite you while feeding the hopper.
Might have to make it detachable or mount it on the other end.


GG~

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