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Different Uses Of Highbankers Part 1


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I have had some folks asking me how I liked using a Highbanker and the different uses. So I'll show a couple examples. I was using a Proline 3" ( That I bought from Bob at A.M.D. ) with and without pontoon package.

The 1st photos show me using it as a what I call a true Highbanker, I mounted the motor/pump on a treated pc. of plywood and drilled 1' holes around boarder so I could get it close to creek and tie it off so it wouldn't vibrate into creek.

Then I would level off small area to set up hopper/sluice bx., and would use a oversized milk crate to catch tailings and spread them out to make a nice working pad.

Next the digging and classifying into 5 gal buckets, I used the large classifier and dumped onto a tarp next to H.B. approx. 55 buckets. I believe that is close to a yard of material.

Start up pump run material and repeat. Photos show a good representation of this type of use as well as some tools of a Digger. And at end of day if weather to stay dry I would cover Motor/Pump with small tote and call it a day. I would take cons hm. and see if I had a good day or just a really good day of hard work. The dog was my best friend and bear watch Rocco...….

Next dredging with H.B. not using pontoon package. 

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OK.  You showed me your rig, I'll show you mine.

This is actually a powered recycling sluice box along with a Mike' Trommel.  Same principle, but the water's too far away to pump.  Two partially filled 5 gallon buckets of water is all it needs.  There is a battery hidden between the wheel and the tub.  There is a system of tubs, screens, and two bilge pumps inside.  One is actually all it needs.  I have since replaced the sluice box with a larger Angus McKirk drop riffle sluice box.   It works great.  Trouble is, it's still within 100 yards of the river which is illegal here in California so I haven't been able to use it for a few years.

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I truly hope one day Cal. comes to their senses and allows you folks bck. into the water. They just don't get it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

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