Popular Post kac Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 Always liked how the AT handled in fresh water. Figured I would wash some the cob webs off in a spot I had cleaned out couple years back with my pi. Didn't get too much as it is early in the season so these are the drops from last weekend that was blistering hot out. Pendant is 925 with a fat CZ stuck in the middle. Looked way better in the water ? . Always drives me nuts when they fall through my basket scoop so for a while I had an idea of an insert to kind of catch the small stuff. The insert wasn't done printing when I went out but will try it out next time out. If it works good I'll most the final model. Probably glue the lead edge or use some double face mounting tape and maybe a zip tie in the back (F350's suggestion so if that doesn't work I'll have someone to blame haha. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F350Platinum Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I think that is a brilliant (and marketable) invention. Gold and silver are heavier than sand and should stay in the insert. Using screen mesh presents a lot of problems, including retaining enough sand to make the modification moot. This insert is easily removable if installed with small zip ties, and presents none of the issues of using unlike or nearly unlike metals in a salt environment, preventing galvanic corrosion. ? the holes can be made larger than screen. I'm up for one if you find they're popular enough to make in quantity. ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. MI Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Nice hunt with AT. Double sided tape won't work. I tried. You can use plastic zip ties. On mine use stainless steel wire woven and stainless steel wire to attach it. That's a great job on you 3d print. You have something you could market. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Making the tool needed for the job yourself is the sign of a dedicated craftsman! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D. Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Great thinking "outside" the scoop, for inside the scoop!!!?? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. MI Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 It does work and the sand will sift fine. I've used one with stainless steel with 1/8" holes for 2 years. I have one now with 1/16" holes to try and see how it works. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kac Posted May 25, 2022 Author Share Posted May 25, 2022 1 hour ago, JCR said: Making the tool needed for the job yourself is the sign of a dedicated craftsman! More like the frustration of trying to keep a tiny target on the end of a scoop when your chest deep in the water motivated me to come up with some sort of solution. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valens Legacy Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Nice job and it looks like it will do the trick. What type of printer are you using? What size of scoop will that fit? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvpopeye Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Nice little piece of engineering. ? I'll chance a prediction.... ? That set of diamond earrings it catches will buy you a new Equinox 1000....? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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