Trommel build

[Aquatek]

Hi building a trommel at the moment mostly from scrap steel, still a lot of bracing, hoppers, punch plate drum etc to be fitted but slowly working through it between snow showers & limited tools.....

 

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[dredgernaut]

looking good bud , where are you planning to run it

 

[Aquatek]

It will probably end up in Finland, lots of testing first [emoji106]

 

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[Reed Lukens]

Is it going to be reverse helix? Looks real good so far

 

[Aquatek]

No Reed, l'm waiting for the 20mm punch plate drum to arrive, next episode is the rear feed hopper & grizzly bars. I have a hopper vibrator somewhere so I'll dig it out & test it on the top feed tray to keep it at a shallower angle & give the bigger rocks that will go over the grizzly bars a better wash, only concern is welds & vibration......

 

[Aquatek]

Found it

 

[Aquatek]

Another part of the puzzle has arrived.......

 

[Aquatek]

Still building, more framework tomorrow & the hoppers at each end....

 

[Aquatek]

 

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[Aquatek]

Almost there....

 

[Reed Lukens]

It's starting to take shape Looking good!

 

[Aquatek]

 

[Aquatek]

Heading north with the trommel today, 1500km drive & 220km above the arctic circle.... https://www.facebook.com/scandredge/

 

[Aquatek]

It's there, still fixing paperwork etc to run it, hopefully it will work this year, if not, next season for sure..... Plenty time, the gold doesn't migrate or melt

 

[Reed Lukens]

What are you using for the sluice?

 

[Aquatek]

j The bad piece of expanded metal will be replaced for new....

 

[Aquatek]

The second riffle was beaten down to a better angle.....

 

[Aquatek]