SHERRYs THREAD - My Gold Prospecting Journey

[Sideways Sherry]

I picked up the leather at micheal' s crafts it was a square about 12"x12" about an 1/8th thick smooth on 1 side rough on the other what you need: All pipe is Schedule 80 1.5 " dia section of dredge body make sure it is squared ( cut straight) on both ends about 1 foot long is good. You can make 2 at a time this way 1" dia pvc pipe again make sure it is cut square 2 6" pieces 1/2 inch threaded rod 3 feet or so you cut it to length when your done 2 1" dia metal washers 2 circles of cut leather the leather circle is about 1.25 " larger diameter then the dredge body tube 1 circle of leather 1.25" in dia. This should fit a bit snug in the tube. using a section of dredge body as the mold mine is 1.5 " od so the ID is 1.25. cut out a circle of leather about 1 to 1.25 inches diameter larger then the dia of the mold your using. soak your leather circles in hot water for about 15 min. Now place the leather over the opening of the dredge body section you cut and center it. Take the 1 " PVC and push it into the center of the 1.5" section. Tap it into the the 1.5" until it is all the way in, flip over and do it again on other side. Put in the sun until leather is dried. You now have a leather cup. I trimmed mine down to about 3/4" to 1" sides on the cup. I used a threaded rod. I made an attempt at drawing this for you. I am attaching 2 hand drawn pictures and I never ever claimed to be an artist~!! I think you should be able to understand my concept. It works great even better once the seals are wetted and swell a little<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1069613"/><img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1069614"/>

Thanks Scott, easy to follow directions and pics!

 

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[scoy]

if you need picts I can take down one tonight and snap some picts let me know

 

[Sideways Sherry]

if you need picts I can take down one tonight and snap some picts let me know

No need, it was east to understand, I have a technical mind. ;-)

 

[scoy]

The major difference between your design and mine is I shaped the cups. I think either desing will work great.

 

[Sideways Sherry]

Yes of course, my current plunger seal was only temporary until I can afford the supplies to build my own, I had only $5 cost in mine so far. I'm cheap like that... ;-).

I like your manufacturing plans, seems I could do it a little cheaper that way than with another set of plans I had been considering. Although I'll soak mine in hot paraffin wax for 15 min instead of water for extended life and lubrication.

Thanks for all the info! Please continue to share any design plans for any equipment that is interesting. I enjoy learning!

Heavy Pans Scott!!

 

[scoy]

I like that idea.

 

[KiddoTheMiner]

Rumor has it She's been doing 100 yard sprints, Vertically. Carrying 5 gals of paydirt.

that sounds almost as bad as cross country practice...

 

[Herby D]

This isn't too far from EF..COOL..Just on the other side of the mountain from where I got my archery buck last month..

Family of 4 Mountain Lions Caught on Video in Mou…:*

 

[Sideways Sherry]

This isn't too far from EF..COOL..Just on the other side of the mountain from where I got my archery buck last month.. Family of 4 Mountain Lions Caught on Video in Mou&#133;:*Video Link: http://youtu.be/goXINl5ZSN8

Yea Herby, that is cool!!!

 

[Sideways Sherry]

Headed to Vegas in the morning for 4 days to celebrate my husbands 50th Birthday! I hope to win at least enough to buy a Bazooka Prospector for myself for the Motherlode Trip in Nov!

 

[Eastforklocal]

Perfect plan

 

[KiddoTheMiner]

Perfect plan

i can see things going the exact opposite of "perfect" in Vegas

 

[Sideways Sherry]

Kiddo... You are JINX'ing me!!

 

[425jesse]

You are gonna do fine, here comes a prospector!

 

[goldog]

Kiddo... You are JINX'ing me!!

What does he know, Come On Seven!

 

[Sideways Sherry]

I'm putting it all on black cuz Sample Pan Dan and EastForkLocal said to... ;-)

 

[Sideways Sherry]

Goldog I don't know how to play Craps! I think that's what you are referring to... ;-)


Hey, if I don't win enough to buy my Prospector are you gonna let me use yours when I go to the American River? ;-) JK!

 

[Goldwasher]

Three mointain lions and a bobcat that's an active trail. Those are big babies to be hanging out with momma still.

 

[scoy]

Did you try making some cups?

 

[Sideways Sherry]

Hey Scott, nope, I haven't yet... I've been busy but I hope to soon! ;-) I'll let you know when I do.