trent
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Post by trent on Aug 26, 2012 19:55:14 GMT 10
Took the new detector out for the maiden run...which just happend tobe our first time ever with a detector. we did a bit of beach work but mostly in a paddock owned by my parents, found about 30 cents in coins a few old metal buttuns one a tas police button, a 1947 penny, a small mag glass in a brass cover and various other bits of scrap metal prob nothing of value but a great day with the family, cant wait to get out again ;D
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Post by 97bandit on Aug 26, 2012 20:34:02 GMT 10
Sounds like you had fun, Trent what sort of detector did you get?
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Post by trent on Aug 26, 2012 21:28:04 GMT 10
Yeah we had good fun, I got the Xterra 705 gold pack.
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Post by ADMIN on Aug 27, 2012 9:49:59 GMT 10
its great to see people finding relics and old stuff with their new detectors and enjoying it and only 11 days to the Moina weekend , am hoping for some success as we have permission to prospect at Narrawa Creek , I think 4 old gold mines there Higgs,Higgs West, Narrawa Reward and one other cheers starry
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Post by trent on Aug 27, 2012 16:12:19 GMT 10
Can't wait ! ;D
How many people metal detecting/Panning or both?
I have been looking at some pans but not sure whats the best togo for, was looking at one called the turbo pan.. looked pretty cool had alot of lips or ridges on the bottom and up side dont know if that makes it better or what any thoughts?
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Post by 97bandit on Aug 27, 2012 18:34:46 GMT 10
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Post by mullock on Aug 29, 2012 10:03:48 GMT 10
HI BANDIT, THOUGHT SLUICING WAS ILLEGAL IN TAS? IHAVE 2 HOME MADE JOBS, GENERALLY TAKE SAMPLE HOME & SLUICE IN THE BACK YARD. WOULD BE GREAT IF I COULD TAKE THEM OUT IN THE FIELD.
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Post by ADMIN on Aug 29, 2012 10:45:13 GMT 10
So far have spoken to MRT on phone and after a lot of discussion they said that our small 3 foot sluices should be ok , am awaiting confirmation in writing to get a copy for everyone but as yet have not heard back , don,t hold your breath , I will be taking 2 sluices up to Moina for the weekend with me cheers starry
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Post by mullock on Aug 29, 2012 17:09:09 GMT 10
ok starry. thanks for that info.
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Post by Mr Momiji on Sept 1, 2012 18:56:59 GMT 10
Trent, In regard to the turbo pan, I'd avoid it. It is really hard to pan out the fines. Breaks up clay well but that is about it. I bought myself the Garret Deluxe set, you get the super sluice, pack pan, fines pan and snuffer bottle. Also a couple of books and a DVD - really great pack. The super sluice works great. Big pan so can get heavy but does what it is suppose to do!!
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Post by Mr Momiji on Sept 1, 2012 18:59:36 GMT 10
Oh and I forgot - you also get a classifier pan too!! All for $85 delivered from US. Or if you don't want to wait, you can get the pack from the Fishing/Outdoor joint in Ulverstone - I think he was selling them for $126.
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Post by Mr Momiji on Sept 1, 2012 19:05:26 GMT 10
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trent
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Post by trent on Sept 2, 2012 9:05:45 GMT 10
Thanks ;D
Added to my wish list lol
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