snakejim

I lost contact with him a while back also. I'd like to contact him again if possible.

This first article is from the Albuquerque Journal 1979. This is the dry washer you have. Jack is in the lower picture on the right. In the 2nd article is Jack with a nice nugget he found around the same time. snakejim IMG_20240401_0001.pdf IMG_20240401_0002.pdf

Where did you get it?

Please don't destroy it! It will work perfect the way it was built. I have a photo of one in use in 1979 with my buddy Jack. I'll scan it and post it.

This one looks like one of the Dry Washers that an old partner of mine built and sold for years. His name was Jack Ward and he lived and mined in The San Pedro Mountains south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Just before he died he wanted me to purchase his inventory and continue to build them. My mistake for not doing that. I have regretted it ever since. There never was a problem with the Air cleaner plugging up unless you were a dumb ass and had the wind blowing toward the motor. They are very efficient Dry Washers. Where did you find this one? Want to sell it? snakejim

Well, I accidentally found one of John B's business cards while doing some house cleaning:

I never met John B in person, but knew him through phone conversations and email. If I remember correctly, he found most of his Gold with his White's Gold Masters. He had a website and had photos with a table covered with Gold nuggets and specimens. He bought himself a Minelab SD2000 and complained about the gold it couldn't see. I got with Minelab (I was a dealer back then), and they replaced it with an SD2100. I don't remember if that helped him or not. Last time I was in touch with him was about a year ago, and he said he couldn't get out any longer as his health had gone down. John B also liked Rattlesnakes and offered me an albino. RIP John B (Goldmaster)

Try this link: https://www.detectorprospector.com/metal-detector-database/garrett-goldmaster-24k-r155/

I do the same, except I screen off the larger rocks and shake the gold down to the bottom and then scan the bottom of the pan from underneath. I use a plastic pan with a large flat bottom. Works great!

I use the MD10 and my buddy has the MD20. They pickup gold so small you can hardly see it.

You are talking about the Gold Kruzer? There is an adapter available (extra purchase) that allows you to use headphones, or you can use the speaker.

A smart saying from an old timer friend of mine. "Never show your poke!"

I hear you. All my old mining partners are gone also. I do have a couple of good partners now. But there is no way to replace the memories of the ones that are gone. Best wishes to you and yours! snakejim

If you can't find Keith Southern, this fellow might be able to help:https://www.brokendetector.com/