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by OregonJim
Sun May 19, 2019 10:42 pm
Forum: Gold Prospecting
Topic: Using handheld suction device (bilge pump)
Replies: 1
Views: 2073

Re: Using handheld suction device (bilge pump)

I read the regulations as; No motor, no problem... Those folks carrying badges may disagree, but I'd be surprised if anyone said it was a problem. Keep in mind that I am just another clown on the internet and not a lawyer or a smart person you can bet on, but that's my opinion. If I had such a devic...
by OregonJim
Thu May 16, 2019 8:46 pm
Forum: Gold Prospecting
Topic: Happy Camp weather
Replies: 0
Views: 1432

Happy Camp weather

I have been keeping tabs on the Happy Camp weather recently as I prepare for my visit later this month. I sure hope to see some sunshine, blue skies, and warm weather when I get there. I bet Dave is wishing he could have stayed away for another couple of weeks. I imagine this is quite a change from ...
by OregonJim
Fri May 10, 2019 12:34 am
Forum: Members Forum
Topic: Info
Replies: 10
Views: 5807

Re: Info

I won't make it down until the end of the month. Time is just dragging by... I wish you lots of luck and hope you find lots of gold! Have fun and be safe! https://drive.google.com/file/d/18L9sLj ... sp=sharing
by OregonJim
Sat May 04, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: Members Forum
Topic: Floating sluice
Replies: 20
Views: 11324

Re: Floating sluice

Well, here it is; a pretty simple sluice on pontoons. If I can manage to get it anchored solid it should catch gold. I made a short video to show what I have done. The video doesn't show the leg adjustments well or the adjustments to set the sluice depth in the water, but then I guess I just suck at...
by OregonJim
Fri May 03, 2019 1:41 pm
Forum: Members Forum
Topic: Floating sluice
Replies: 20
Views: 11324

Re: Floating sluice

Thank you Jim! I have almost always camped at Savage Rapids, but had never been to the Sluice Box claim. I think I'll be there at the end of the month to try out my unit and will stay about a week if it works as planned. I'll see you all then!
by OregonJim
Thu May 02, 2019 5:21 pm
Forum: Members Forum
Topic: Floating sluice
Replies: 20
Views: 11324

Re: Floating sluice

That is a good idea. In my next re-design I will keep that in mind. I am using 3/4" galvanized pipe for my legs along with the sliding parts of pipe clamps (the type used by woodworkers to clamp pieces of wood while gluing) as the adjusters for height. There will be "wiggle room" as you described in...
by OregonJim
Thu May 02, 2019 2:52 am
Forum: Members Forum
Topic: Floating sluice
Replies: 20
Views: 11324

Re: Floating sluice

My anticipation is growing each day as prospecting time approaches. I THINK my floating sluice is ready to go. Sometime in the next couple of days I'll assemble it out in the back yard to see if the legs will adjust and support the weight as I hope it will. The test that concerns me most is the stab...
by OregonJim
Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:13 pm
Forum: Gold Prospecting
Topic: Hello all from the Great State Of Texas
Replies: 10
Views: 6348

Re: Hello all from the Great State Of Texas

I sure hope it will work for you!
by OregonJim
Mon Apr 29, 2019 2:12 am
Forum: Gold Prospecting
Topic: Hello all from the Great State Of Texas
Replies: 10
Views: 6348

Re: Hello all from the Great State Of Texas

I think you could do this easily, but I do not think you will have enough pressure to operate a suction nozzle on the downstream end of your hose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKbVM_JW3Qs
by OregonJim
Sun Apr 28, 2019 3:22 am
Forum: Gold Prospecting
Topic: Hello all from the Great State Of Texas
Replies: 10
Views: 6348

Re: Hello all from the Great State Of Texas

In an attempt to calculate the water pressure you'd get with 15-20 feet of drop, I found this; "In simple terms, the mathematical constant 2.31 converts a unit of energy against gravity into a unit of force against any other area. This constant converts a foot of head of water into pressure: Head in...