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As Klunker says, but I would judge clean out time on how compacted riffles get with heavies like black sand. When they are getting full it's time for a clean up.

I have used AAA Metals in Portland on more than one occasion.

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Guys in OZ think $10,000, but based on all the previous models being close to the model number I'm thinking just over $7000. However it would not surprise me if those guys down under know something we dont

Kieth... Great job on the design and build directions. Looks to be very performance and quality orientated. Might actually have to make one for next summer''s adventure.

WTG......we will have to get there one of these days.

Gary, I too enjoy this kind of stuff. But remember, the key tool to being able to use the sextant was the invention of the Chronometer, a great story in itself. It finally allowed accurate Longitude positioning

Thanks for the ride along

It gets even better when faces and handshakes are put in place of screen names

Junkman.... If you purchase a 5000 from a good reputable dealer who also offers training, you will see that the 5000 is not as complex as you think it is.

I'm one of the old farts that was using one of strick's  SDC2300's a few days ago  I did find some gold with it but after so many years of GPX use that threshold drove me nuts and was pretty tiring on the old brain cells and the ergonomics leave much to be desired.  Jonathan, I do understand what you are saying but it's just not for me. Prior to using it, I was genuinely thinking about getting one.  I'm glad I got to try before I bought one.

Try to hit is with some 600  or 800 grit sandpaper.....you will find out fast and not ruin anything

Todd's Valley was also the sight of one of the most if not the most brutal gunfights in the American West.  Not to many folks have heard about it, but a lone man, a Mexican War Vet ended up killing 14 desparadoes within 2 minutes using his two guns and his knife.  The story became widespread at the time but sort of lost steam fast. I have tried to research the spot it happened so I could possibly beep a bullet or two from the fight, would be cool to go in our local Museum....

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NIIIIICE!

Plidn1... great story, especially for me, I am a current resident of Todd Valley. I bet there are many places like that hidden around here

Way back in my earlier dredging days when I owned airplanes I would routinely overfly my dredging areas.  Amazing how much you can learn from overhead views.

How do tell, did you get it out?

I have a few of those places too........

I hope the 7000 is not true to form regarding the price.......I also wonder if the 5000 will be discontinued

Yup, I must agree on the Salt and vinegar for cleaning placer gold. It's fast, easy snd cheap. I have been cleaning my gold this way for a couple of decades and shared this method with many a prospector.

If you need to remove Caliche, CLR works great, followed by the salt and vinegar for a final cleaning.

Steve, nothing prettier than a nugget that is brought to light after being buried for eons. Congrats

Clay, Do you have any idea when the S. Fork of the American will be available?

Ray, that is beyond awesome!

It is an addicting set of info that can be put to use.......

Great find for sure...........

I'm in the same boat as you Steve.......just do it a bit different by making jewelry from my gold.