By far, this site is extremely comprehensive and shows built sluices, dredges - all sorts of things. I am including this site because it gives pictures of the equipment and some people may not be aware of what these contraptions look like. It describes how to build a sluice but does not, as far as I can tell, show plans.
The verbal descriptions of how to build these things are good. There are also many links to places where you can purchase prospecting equipment.
There is a set of plans and a drawing of an old time rocker box. This is the type I modeled mine after.
http://nevada-outback-gems.com/design_plans/DIY_rocker/Rocker_box.htm
A number of these projects would run into some money. The PVC, pumps, hose, etc would have to be purchased at a home improvement or mining store. Nevertheless, these pieces of personally fabricated equipment could be made for less than retail.
There are a number of links at the bottom of the page where you can get other information from Nevada Gems.
http://nevada-outback-gems.com/design_plans/DIY_equipment.htm (click on the link)
A Treasure of Free Gold Prospecting Equipment Plans and Commentary-- I gold prospected in Arizona 15 years. Am on a budget working on success mining. If you want gas money, cut corners to get to the claims. I began homemade equipment in 2008. First just looked at other folks' equipment; copied on my own. Took tape measure to a meeting or an outing & measured parts. I looked for plans on the Net. Posting commentary on free plans is offered. URLs are here too.
Monday, November 26, 2012
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