le trap sluice...cut it or not?

[panningjack]

So I bought this le trap on c-list for $30. It has a small crack that runs half way across one riffle. I have riveted on a couple of pieces of metal to make sure it doesn't crack any further. And plan on riveting some aluminum angle to add support to the whole box. Now I'm stuck. I plan on using this as a super concentrator for my dredge clean outs and mostly as a backpack sluice. So do I seal the crack with some silicone? Or do I cut the last few riffles off at the crack to make it more backpack friendly?

 

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[panningjack]

Having a hard time loading pics from my phone. I'll try again later from the computer

 

[Goodyguy]

Without seeing it, the only suggestion I would offer is..... perhaps sealing the crack by patching it from the back with fiberglass and resin may be a good permanent solution. Would have possibly eliminated the need for the rivet and metal reinforcement patch.

I believe I would wait to shorten it until after a field test to see how far down the length it still catches gold and also to see how much the extra length is a nuisance.

GG~

 

[specksandflecks]

So I bought this le trap on c-list for $30. It has a small crack that runs half way across one riffle. I have riveted on a couple of pieces of metal to make sure it doesn't crack any further. And plan on riveting some aluminum angle to add support to the whole box. Now I'm stuck. I plan on using this as a super concentrator for my dredge clean outs and mostly as a backpack sluice. So do I seal the crack with some silicone? Or do I cut the last few riffles off at the crack to make it more backpack friendly?

I think you can use ABS glue to repair cracks. See the last post in the thread I linked. I have seen these cut down, but I agree with Goodyguy that you should use it a few times and then decide. Whatever the case it sounds like you scored a nice piece of equipment for less than 1/2 price!

If you try sometimes, you just might find... someday that you wished you still had all the riffles. Just ask the Infamous Hoser.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/sluicing/388074-why-le-trap-asymmetrical.html

 

[panningjack]

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[panningjack]

Finally got some pictures to upload. What do you think?

 

[russau]

thats a great price Jack! to repair it id use ABS adhesive. once this adhesive cures, itll never come apart! and clean off all that other stuff and glue it from the bottom and top. you can sand the excess adhesive off after it cures.i use this stuff all the time and it works great! BUT if you decide to get rid of it,let me know!!!

 

[panningjack]

Thanks guys. I'll go get some abs glue tomorrow. Probably still going to put a couple of reinforcements on it to set rocks down on and put up with the punishment of backpacking. More pics to come

 

[panningjack]

I got the le trap finished. Added some 1/2 inch aluminum angle to stiffen the whole thing up, cut the back out, and sealed the cracks. I ended up using some bostic adhesive I got from work. If it can hold and seal the wall panels on a locomotive it should hold up on the sluice. Can't wait for the snow to start melting so I can try it out.

 

[panningjack]

I got the le trap finished. Added some 1/2 inch aluminum angle to stiffen the whole thing up, cut the back out, and sealed the cracks. I ended up using some bostic adhesive I got from work. If it can hold and seal the wall panels on a locomotive it should hold up on the sluice. Can't wait for the snow to start melting so I can try it out.

 

[panningjack]

 

[jcazgoldchaser]

Plastic repairs, soldering iron, paperclip, lego brick.



The part I repaired I used a staple from a staple gun strip and bent it into a hook sort of shape. I was able to overlap several and used a similar plastic from the thrift store. Plastic building blocks come in lots of nifty colors.

Couple other vids I found helpful

 

[kazcoro]

I have seen the last one on LS1.com where I'm a member. Cool video. Good instruction, too.

 

[panningjack]

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Wish I would have thought about welding it back together before I put that sealer on it. Oh well, if it ever separates or cracks again I know what to do. Thank you

 

[panningjack]

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Thanks for the info. I tried some plastic welding on a broken screen and gold pan. It worked great!