If you’re looking for plans to build your own gold mining equipment, there are several types of tools and machines you might consider, depending on your needs and scale of operation. Below are some common DIY gold mining equipment plans and resources:
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1. Gold Panning Tools
– Basic Gold Pan: Simple, flat-bottomed or riffled pans for hand panning.
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r Screens: Screens to sort gravel by size before panning.
2. Sluice Box Plans
– Traditional Sluice Box: A long, narrow box with riffles to trap gold as water washes material through it.
– Materials: Wood, aluminum, or PVC with miner’s moss/carpet and expanded metal.
– Foldable/A-Frame Sluice: Portable designs for backpack prospecting.
3. High Banker / Power Sluice
– Combines a sluice box with a water pump for faster processing.
– Plans often include a hopper and spray bars for efficient material washing.
4. Rocker Box (Cradle)
– A manual device that uses rocking motion to separate gold from gravel (good for small-scale operations).
5. Trommel Plans (Rotary Screen)
– A rotating drum with screen mesh to classify material before it enters a sluice.
– Can be motorized or hand-cranked.
6. Dry Washer (For Arid Regions)
– Uses air instead of water to separate gold from dry material.
– Often includes a blower (electric or gas-powered) and vibration system.
7. DIY Gold Cube or Miller Table
– Fine gold recovery systems using laminar flow principles (for micro-fine gold).
Where to Find Free/Paid Plans:
– Free Online Resources:
– [Instructables](https://www.instructables.com/) – Search for “DIY gold sluice” or “trommel build.”
– [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/) – Many prospectors share step-by-step builds (e.g., “DIY Highbanker”).
– [GOLD PROSPECTING FORUM](https://www.goldprospectors.org/) – Community-shared plans & tips.
– Books & Guides:
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