Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 25, 2014 9:37:01 GMT -5
I'm excited!!!! I just bought some gold concentrate gravel from a guy in Alaska,about 30 pounds worth.. Can't wait to pan it and see what I come up with.... The guy has a gold mine in Alaska and sells the gravel to people that can't get out to pan as often as they would like... It's being delivered today,so will do photos during the process when I start it.....Thumbs up I have seen videos on "Youtube" from a guy that checks out these different Companies and their products,he tests gold out and did a test from this Company,he came out about average on breaking even..That I can handle... Also garnets and other minerals in the gravel,he doesn't add anything or screen it before shipping,completely raw material...
At least I know what I'm getting myself into.....I don't like surprises and he isn't offering me any....LOL
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Aug 25, 2014 9:53:44 GMT -5
good luck! sounds like it could be addicting much like gambling. More fun then scratching lottery tickets though.
Chuck
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Post by snowmom on Aug 25, 2014 16:20:54 GMT -5
that sounds like some fun! yes, pictures and explanations as you go.... waiting!
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Post by braders on Aug 25, 2014 18:46:57 GMT -5
You gonna just pan it or sluice n use a concentrator or a combo of the three ? Iv seen alot of people doin this and was always curious the yield ??
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Post by Jugglerguy on Aug 25, 2014 20:40:28 GMT -5
I sure have had a lot of fun with the bucket of black sand I brought home. The neighborhood kids and their parents have had fun with it too.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 25, 2014 23:17:38 GMT -5
You gonna just pan it or sluice n use a concentrator or a combo of the three ? Iv seen alot of people doin this and was always curious the yield ?? Going to pan it......I got the box today,it was freakin' heavy.....Going to screen it tomorrow,separating the gravels from the sand and dirt..Than wash the gravel and rocks and pan them first.. Do the sand and dirt later on... Yes pics will follow....
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Post by snowmom on Aug 26, 2014 6:47:11 GMT -5
watching....
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 26, 2014 13:52:48 GMT -5
Just did a wash on the gravel,waiting for water to clear up,than drain down to the sands and dirt... Photos on the way too....
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spiritstone
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Post by spiritstone on Aug 26, 2014 14:13:06 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing the bounty. Got into the concentrates a few years back and the pay off was pretty good at todays gold prices, the cost of a bag of concentrate was cheap then before the spike in price. I have a few more bags to go and your post reminded me of them. Have fun!
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Post by Jugglerguy on Aug 26, 2014 16:33:36 GMT -5
Fossilman, can you give us the site you ordered the pay dirt from?
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 26, 2014 16:37:54 GMT -5
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 26, 2014 16:40:09 GMT -5
Fossilman, can you give us the site you ordered the pay dirt from? Ok,here is the addy...... www.goldpan-alaska.com/His name is John....(Prospectorjohn)
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lparker
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Post by lparker on Aug 26, 2014 17:31:11 GMT -5
Click on the add to cart link and nothing happens.
Lee #1
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Aug 26, 2014 18:22:34 GMT -5
That's odd Lee,it works for me.......
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Post by snowmom on Aug 27, 2014 18:07:55 GMT -5
fun tooo dooooo. thanks for the show!
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spiritstone
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Post by spiritstone on Aug 29, 2014 3:11:52 GMT -5
Not bad for just a first wash. In total, what was your grain count if you dont mind me asking.
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Post by mohs on Aug 29, 2014 4:25:22 GMT -5
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