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by chickenminer
Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:54 am
Forum: Gold Prospecting Forum
Topic: Starlink system
Replies: 15
Views: 3326

Re: Starlink system

Update on Starlink.... Amazing is all I can say! For those wanting connectivity in remote areas this is the way to go. After two years of flawless service I am very happy. I did pick up a Starlink Mini kit recently. Way cool! I got it mainly for a backup but this Mini is so cool, small, the dish has...
by chickenminer
Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:29 am
Forum: Gold Prospecting Forum
Topic: Ho, Ho, Ho & Happy, Happy!
Replies: 9
Views: 178

Re: Ho, Ho, Ho & Happy, Happy!

Joe,
Here is a new gizmo for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE7gJ7ei1uo

4"x8" .... should only take about a year to clean a gallon of cons !!!
by chickenminer
Wed Jan 22, 2025 2:46 am
Forum: Gold Prospecting Forum
Topic: Ho, Ho, Ho & Happy, Happy!
Replies: 9
Views: 178

Re: Ho, Ho, Ho & Happy, Happy!

We been hearing on the news about the "arctic blast" system that hit the south.
Did you make a snowman ?!
That is a fine looking panning pond you have there :)
by chickenminer
Fri Jan 03, 2025 6:47 pm
Forum: Gold Prospecting Forum
Topic: How much wood, could a woodchuck chuck, kinda
Replies: 12
Views: 417

Re: How much wood, could a woodchuck chuck, kinda

Slatco .... Dan has videos in the Mining Videos thread.
by chickenminer
Thu Jan 02, 2025 4:45 pm
Forum: Gold Prospecting Forum
Topic: How much wood, could a woodchuck chuck, kinda
Replies: 12
Views: 417

Re: How much wood, could a woodchuck chuck, kinda

I think Keene figured their 8" dredge had a max capacity of 25 yph. So in real world Alaska conditions I would think about half that.
Miners always have a tendency to over-estimate the yardage they move :)
by chickenminer
Tue Dec 24, 2024 2:50 am
Forum: Gold Prospecting Forum
Topic: Ho, Ho, Ho & Happy, Happy!
Replies: 9
Views: 178

Re: Ho, Ho, Ho & Happy, Happy!

Merry Christmas Joe (and everyone else) ....
I hope Santa brings you some new gadgets to play with and try out in 2025 !

I'm hoping for a new 200 size excavator in my stocking this year :D
by chickenminer
Fri Dec 20, 2024 5:34 am
Forum: Gold Prospecting Forum
Topic: The Kink
Replies: 4
Views: 201

Re: The Kink

Welcome aboard! Great to see you posting. The Fortymile is great country and the Knik is quite a marvel.
Been through there in the summer and winter.
by chickenminer
Sun Dec 08, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: Gold Prospecting Forum
Topic: Test trommel
Replies: 10
Views: 1189

Re: Test trommel

Yes, photo link worked fine.
I noticed it looks like your equipment is on tailings, are you testing tailings? Or some side/bench ground along a worked creek?
by chickenminer
Fri Dec 06, 2024 3:37 am
Forum: Gold Prospecting Forum
Topic: Test trommel
Replies: 10
Views: 1189

Re: Test trommel

Sorry not to see photos or video of the little plant running! What mods are you planning?
How did the testing on the new ground go? Questions .... questions !
by chickenminer
Sat Nov 09, 2024 2:32 am
Forum: Welcome Forum
Topic: Howdy Y'all, thanks for allowing me in.
Replies: 1
Views: 130

Re: Howdy Y'all, thanks for allowing me in.

Welcome aboard! I'm sure all the members will appreciate any contributions you make.
BTW ... the board can have an issue with posts you make and give an error message when it fact
it will show up in the thread.