Video of Snipe-ing Paydirt.

[thecolonel]

(Wasnt sure where to post this. Hope this spot is ok)

 

[thecolonel]

All sorts of suff in this stuff...coins, pins, toe nails, etc. BEWARE of sharps. WEAR GLOVES!

 

[rickv14623]

Would it be faster to dump in a screen? About how much "paydirt" come out of a unit?

 

[doc-d]

Thanks for sharing this......sort of cool.

 

[thecolonel]

Would it be faster to dump in a screen? About how much "paydirt" come out of a unit?

It depends. When full, the contents will fill a 5 gallon bucket. Sometimes half or even 1/4 of a bucket depending on when I time my "services". I usually do sift the contents but for the video, I wanted to show the texture and how the coins are mixed in. This area of hunting appeals to coin shooters, sifters, treasure and jewelry hunters. I have been having a blast with it! I hope some of you try it. If so, let me know directly how you did! Here is the contents being sifted. HH

 

[cjon455]

BEWARE of sharps. WEAR GLOVES!

Not raggin on ya but rubber gloves certainly arent going to help against razor blades/ hyperdermic needles. Be careful of those....

 

[vpnavy]

Interesting - I would have to wear metal reinforced gloves thecolonel!

 

[thecolonel]

Not raggin on ya but rubber gloves certainly arent going to help against razor blades/ hyperdermic needles. Be careful of those....

Thanks for the concern. I am extremely gentle when handling. I tried the thick gloves but it is a daunting task to pick through the contents. OUCH!!!

 

[rastinirv]

Well, I am definitely tempted to try... Will let you know if I do.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

I know I'm going to check out the car wash's around me thanks for this tip.

 

[firemac]

have you tried running a magnet through it first to pull out some of the metal trash?

 

[JunkShopFiddler]

I probably missed something, but where at the car wash does one find the buckets?

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

After eyeballing and sifting it might be worthwhile to dump on a tarp and use your detector with a small coil to make sure some small gold or other valuable didn't slip through.

 

[thecolonel]

After eyeballing and sifting it might be worthwhile to dump on a tarp and use your detector with a small coil to make sure some small gold or other valuable didn't slip through.

Good idea!!

 

[thecolonel]

I probably missed something, but where at the car wash does one find the buckets?

You supply the buckets. They are your tools of the trade!

 

[thecolonel]

have you tried running a magnet through it first to pull out some of the metal trash?

MAGNETS. Good idea!

 

[thunderride]

How do you go about getting the "dirt"? Do you just ask a manager or something usually?

 

[DocBeav]

SHEER GENIUS! Very original idea and obviously can be lucrative! I was inspired. I had to give it a shot as well! Thanks for the great idea! Now I'm gonna go start checking some of the dirt I just brought home!

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/358511-checking-out-thecolonel-s-idea-carwash-snipe-ing-looks-promising.html#post3411991

 

[Talon]

I think this sounds fun, I'd do it. I was thinking that you could use a multi part screening process to speed it along. Maybe pour it through 1/8 inch mesh if they make it, or a thick window screen. Just to get the actual dirt out, then you could move it to a larger screen. Sounds fun, keep us posted.

 

[screwynewy]

I like your creativity and resourcefulness but I couldn't do it. Too creeped out by what's in the "paydirt" that's not valuable. Don't even want to think about it.