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whcoinhnt
Panner
Joined: 20 Feb 2011
Posts: 16
Location: Thomasville,N. C.
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:05 am |
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Got my new Angus Mackirk forman sluice yesterday and going to use it today. Do I need to do anything to it before I go ? Like wash it with disk detergent. |
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Astrobouncer
Sluice Master
Joined: 13 Jul 2009
Posts: 1801
Location: SC Upstate
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 9:56 am |
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I don't think so. I caught micro fines with mine the first time out and didnt. |
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madhatter
Dredger
Joined: 28 Feb 2011
Posts: 2497
Location: NC eastern gold belt
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Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:50 pm |
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No you dont need to do anything to any AM sluices. If you notice a slight white residue that is normal from the molding but it does not need to be seasoned like a gold pan. |
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whcoinhnt
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Joined: 20 Feb 2011
Posts: 16
Location: Thomasville,N. C.
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:59 am |
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Thanks Guys !!!! I am eager to see how well it will catch flower gold in the creek in am prospecting in. |
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madhatter
Dredger
Joined: 28 Feb 2011
Posts: 2497
Location: NC eastern gold belt
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Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:13 am |
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| whcoinhnt wrote: |
| Thanks Guys !!!! I am eager to see how well it will catch flower gold in the creek in am prospecting in. |
Oh..an AM sluice wont have a problem catching fine fine gold(dust), as long as its running properly(no big turbulance, no surges) |
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