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Post by stev87 on Jun 18, 2013 23:09:06 GMT 10
Hi I'm all new to prospecting brought 2 pans and sieves whent out June long weekend to shoulhaven to Stuart's crossing but really got no idea what im doing so got nothing even after watching clips on YouTube.
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Post by greglz86 on Jun 21, 2013 18:06:51 GMT 10
Hey mate. I'm new to the prospecting game too. I have done a bit of panning with my dad when I was a kid but trying to get into the detector side of things. I have a few pans as well and the Missus likes going out with me once and a while. Next time I'm going up that way I will let you know. Might not be able to show you much more than you probably know but it's always good to have some company.
Greg
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Post by stev87 on Jun 21, 2013 19:16:23 GMT 10
Thanks Greg for the reply would be great to have someone to prospect with.
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Post by bigcods on Jun 21, 2013 20:47:07 GMT 10
Hi stev,i am in yass and I go to tuena which is a good spot to find colour and a lot of guys on this forum head down that way always keen to head out with another prospector cheers Bigcods
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Post by stev87 on Jun 25, 2013 17:09:37 GMT 10
Hi bigcods thanks for the invite would like to come just wondering what type prospecting would ppl do down there as I'm new to this and only got Pans
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Post by bigcods on Jun 25, 2013 18:41:43 GMT 10
Hi steve, I use a high banker you can process a lot more material with it
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Post by Ric on Jun 25, 2013 19:43:05 GMT 10
Hi bigcods thanks for the invite would like to come just wondering what type prospecting would ppl do down there as I'm new to this and only got Pans Hi stev87 Pans are OK to get started and if you concentrate on what is called 'Crevicing' which is scraping out the cracks and crevices in the rocks and bars along the creek. Add a 1/4" or maybe next size down sieve and some scraping tools to your kit and your in business. Scraping tools can be made from fencing wire bent and hammered flat or use old screwdivers, basically anything that you can use to scrape the fine gravel out of these cracks. A stiff brush such as a Grout cleaning brush is also very handy for crevicing. Tuena has lots of good spots for crevicing. Cheers Ric. |
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Post by stev87 on Jun 26, 2013 9:18:56 GMT 10
Thanks Rick for the advice.
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Post by greglz86 on Jun 26, 2013 19:08:45 GMT 10
Hey steve87. I was thinking of going up to oallen ford this weekend. But with all this rain I'm not sure it's a great idea.
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Post by stev87 on Jun 26, 2013 20:44:36 GMT 10
Yeah I've heard reports the river is flooding.
So might try building a high banker.
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Post by greglz86 on Jul 15, 2013 12:18:03 GMT 10
Hey Steve. Random question. Do to happen to know a Chinese fella by the name Ian do you?
Greg
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Post by stev87 on Jul 16, 2013 12:26:55 GMT 10
Yeah I do.
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Post by stev87 on Jul 16, 2013 12:27:34 GMT 10
Well it's a small world.
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Post by greglz86 on Jul 16, 2013 12:28:49 GMT 10
Yep small indeed. I work in Mitchell at M&S kitchens.
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Post by stev87 on Jul 16, 2013 12:33:05 GMT 10
I also work in Mitchell at
Testcrete laboratories
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