Panning Gold
ByGold ! Gold ! Gold !
Now I know for most of you that the topic of Gold might be off the subject of Automotive repair, but I thought that you might be interested in knowing how the Yellow metal is found especially now that it is hovering around Wow $ 1200. oo dollars an ounce.. 
The first thing people think of is the lonely prospector with his mule and supplies trekking across the wilderness in search of that elusive mother load.
But the truth of the matter is that if you just know where to look and keep in mind that Gold is very heavy, then you are on your way to finding it.
So, without a long winded story on geology, here is the short end of it.
First and most important. To find Gold, you must go where it has already been found.
Second, remember that gold is very heavy and likes to settle in low places like cracks, crevices and bedrock.
And third is a very famous quote but holds true to this day. ” If ya ain’t Bold then ya get no Gold “
What that means to say is in a nut shell is that if you work hard and dare to try new things then you will find that magic nugget
The next question is what type of equipment is needed to recover Gold. Well my friend there is a long list to answer that with but in short heres what you might want to bring with you on your next trip.
For starters, a gold pan and practice at home using it too.
Second, a classifying screen that fits on your Gold pan
And last a small shovel to dig with.
Now your ready to start finding the Mother Load. That is if you are around water. If not , then you will have to haul your own in and pan in a small tub.
Just watch the video below to get the hang of it.
15 Comments
August 22nd, 2011 at 7:29 pm
Do you have any more information on the gold pump you showed on a video you made? Do you sell the plans, the pump or ?
Thanks for any info.
Larry
September 8th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Hi Larry Yes we sell the plans and the Pump. Jeff
September 14th, 2011 at 11:34 pm
I guess I owe you a cup of coffee. Do you sell all the gold panning equipment?
Patricia
September 15th, 2011 at 6:55 am
Hi Patricia, what type of equipment do you need? Jeff
September 16th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
I guess everything. We have a metal detector and a whole family willing to make some effort. My parents have land in the Mojave desert. They’ve had it for over 40 years and there is an active gold mine within 5 miles from it. We are on a time limit because an energy company wants to lease the land for energy windmills. I suggested to my family that we go check it out for gold, that’s why I was googling about gold panning, and came across your link. Have any suggestions?
November 5th, 2011 at 11:17 am
Hi Jeff
What is the best pan to start out with ?
what are some areas in Arizona that have gold?
I have always wanted to take a chance and try panning for gold Thank you you are awesome
November 5th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Hi Jeff Williams
What is the best pan to start out with ?
what are some areas in Arizona that have gold?
I have always wanted to take a chance and try panning for gold Thank you
November 6th, 2011 at 9:06 am
Hi Mike, The Garret Super Sluice Pan, Gold Basin, Stanton, Rich Hill, Lynx Creek , Bradshaw Mountains, Lapaz District. Its hard work and you might have to dig a lot of holes to see some color. Jeff
December 30th, 2011 at 8:58 am
Hi, very nice job! I saw all your videos on youtube! Amazing! I have a question: can I come there to find gold with you? So I give you a bottle of italian wine too! Bye, see you soon!
December 30th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
Hi Jeff, Been watching a lot of your videos of you and your dad. Great stuff. I’m planning a trip out to Arizona this Spring.When you find gold, where do you sell it and do you get close to market price. Do you recommend using a sluce if water is present ? Are those claim maps on line worth the investment? Thanks for your time. Jim
January 3rd, 2012 at 7:10 am
Hi Jim, we sell the fines to a refinery, we get about 75 to 80 percent spot unless we melt it down ourselves. Yes a sluice is great if you classify first. No you can get the maps for free if you look around. Jeff
January 6th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
I belong to a number of gold prospecting clubs in southern Nevada. I have an info-only (I sell nothing!!!!)website on which I coordinate the events & activities of 3 clubs in our area. goldsearcher.info
Gold Searchers of Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Chapter of the GPAA, And the Nye County Goldseakers (Parump,NV) all have claims available to members. All within a few hours drive from Las Vegas. Most claims are in Nevada or just across Hoover dam into Arizona.
All three clubs welcome visitors to meetings and to outings on their claims. Most types of equipment are used by members at these outings, and most are willing to demonstrate and talk about their equipment. Many will even tell what they like about it and also tell you what they should have done or purchased instead.
Please feel free to post my website address on your site and also feel free to come to one of our meetings or outings.
If you have questions, contact me at the above address.
George….
January 14th, 2012 at 11:37 am
Thanks George for the great info. We are with the MPA club and plan on joining the rest as they have great claims. Jeff
February 3rd, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Jeff,
I saw you on YouTube and you were at Gold Basin prospecting for gold or digging holes or something like that. What I wanted to know is how did you make your hand held magnate. The one you were using to check for iron ore (Black Sand). I would like to make one, could you give me a little help or point me in the right direction.
Thanks,
Dennis
February 6th, 2012 at 8:21 am
Hi Dennis, I made it out of a piece of copper tubing filled with neodymium magnets and a handle. Jeff