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[Diesel.k]

Hello everybody. I’m a fairly brand new prospector. I wanted to take a a sec and introduce myself. My name is Derek, but I go by Diesel.k. I’m running a Whites DFX spectrum 950 and a 50 inch foldable sluice with a hand dredge.

 

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[63bkpkr]

Welcome Diesel.k! So are we talking about Porterville below Fresno?

Sounds to me like you are on the right thread with the sluice and hand dredge, I am not familiar with using the DFX for prospecting. Come to think of it I would appreciate a look see at a "Hand Dredge". There is a tremendous amount of knowledge on TNET though one will need to dig for it in some of the historical files, but quite likely the answer to your questions have been given or just ask again if your searching will not come up with an answer you feel is right for your situation.

How about a description of the type of places you have worked and where you've hauled your equipment into. Again, welcome and enjoy!.............63bkpkr

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[Diesel.k]

Hi nice to meet you!

Yes sir, Porterville about 60 mile south of Fresno. I have been hitting the Kern river quite a bit. In the past week I have acquired a good foldable sluice for some back country exploration. Me and a friend of mine plan on doing some hiking in the sierras once the weather permits. Before all that happens I have a trip planned to California City/Randsburg next weekend.

I’m more than happy to post some pics of my hand dredge, it’s at the shop but I’m headed over there a little later. So I take it you are from California as well?

 

[RobertF]

Welcome DieselK!

 

[63bkpkr]

Well Diesel.k, let's say that I've been in California several times, I'm currently in the San Diego area, I've lived on the SF Peninsula a few years, I've backpacked the NorCal Sierras for over 50 years and I've just hardly scratched the surface of places to go, sights to see and things to do. I've climbed avalanche chutes that led me to discovering a box canyon with a 200' waterfall at the back end of it, I've also accessed the back country via the same type of route to find a 500' waterfall, I've met quite a few bears several of which have chosen to destroy my camps, I've found gold (just enough to keep me coming back but then I'd come back just because I enjoy the place) and I've shared this place with my three children so I've all sorts of wonderful memories of the Mountains & River Canyon.

Look above My left shoulder This is the 500' falls you should see above my left shoulder

My son and I but my two daughters love the place as well!

Winter camping as well as cross country skiing with a backpack for overnight trips.

This is NOT for everyone!

There are some unusual things out there

Some trips are almost nothing but goofing around, almost!



The simple life The "Good Stuff"

 

[Phishfindr]

Welcome aboard from CT!

 

[Arachnofreak]

Welcome!

-Charlie

 

[digging440yrs]

Welcome aboard

 

[Diesel.k]

Thanks everyone
Your photos are awesome 63bkpkr! That waterfall is something to behold, I can’t imagine how cool it was in person. I hope to make some great memories too.

 

[Bodfish Mike]

Welcome Diesel.k
I also mine on the kern as I have a place in Bodfish CA.
Lot's of great info on this site and most are willing to help.
Do you Drywash? you must as your going to Randsburg --- might rain there this weekend.
Glad to have you aboard.
Mike

 

[wildminer]

Welcome to the site diesel. 63- That is my style of a campfire! refecting that wood warmth right back attcha!

 

[63bkpkr]

wildminer, That campfire took a lot of work and thinking to make it useful in late Sept to early October and you are correct it reflected the heat right back at me. Check out the background of that picture, notice the colored buckets. They are on the other side of the river where I was pulling gold out of the river bed..............63bkpkr

diesel.k, yes that water fall is amazing to see in person. During that same trip I was at the entrance of the output canyon for the 500' falls, it was spooky and way rugged. I wanted to go into it but I did not feel right about the venture, maybe next time. On the other side of the canyon from that falls is another creek that comes in and then swings around and meets up with the the 500' falls stream. It is another one of those places where I just want to keep going to see what is there.

Here's the creek as it dumps into a pool and then exits the pool. I'd rappel down this cliff and just keep going. You will make your special memories as you keep going 'out there', exercise to keep yourself strong and healthy, be as safe as you can but there will be those special spots that require stretching one's abilities, Do NOT strain your joints/muscles by prying big rocks up with short leverage bars as you can destroy your body that way even when you are good and strong!
Enjoy yourself!...........63bkpkr

 

[vpnavy]

Hello everybody...My name is Derek...

Welcome Aboard Derek! Take a look at Sub-Forums: California for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[VooDoo710]

Welcome to TNet great bunch of guys here .

 

[Diesel.k]

I’m trying to build my own dry washer. I had made a nice sluice, but it is just to heavy to carry around, so I spent a little $ getting one. I’m learning fast that if you’re not careful you will spend more money on equipment than can be easily recouped. Lol.

Hey mike, the people in Bodfish treated me great. That is where I was prospecting 2 weeks ago. Can’t wait to go back.

Just finished the toy hauler, so it looks like Randsburg is on for next weekend!! Any advice for prospecting out there?

 

[Bodfish Mike]

I have built a few Drywashers. Here is a link to check out
Gold Prospecting and Nugget Hunting is what We do!
I used this as a guideline and improvised with things I had laying around.
Here's a pic of mine

As for Randsburg its a neat little town to visit -- I ran a Drywasher in Benson canyon
a few years back and got some nice pickers , there are claims there so check
land matters first.

 

[Diesel.k]

Looks great. Thanks for the link. Sorry for the delay In Response. My nephew broke his face on a golf club and so I have been taking care of him.

 

[Diesel.k]

Can’t wait to build it

 

[Vance in AK]

My nephew broke his face on a golf club and so I have been taking care of him.

Ouch!! :-(

 

[Diesel.k]

Yeah him and a friend were hitting golf balls and he stepped in at the wrong time. He had surgery on his skull and his jaw wired shut. I’ve been teasing him a little to keep it light but damn I feel for him.