That was really cool seeing all the equipment working together. I think it's fantastic! That Gold Rattler is just awesome. The only downside is you didn't find much gold, but you were catching tiny stuff so you know the system is not losing any! I also think it's important people see that it doesn't always go as planned. Good luck running that pay!
Hi Chris. Thanks for the kind compliments ! Yeah, I was hoping to find chunky gold in the samples, but that's how it goes sometimes. The Rattler was performing well. After I finished filming, ran 10 buckets of that pay dirt stacked next to the plant and got some nice chunky gold. Also found a small nugget on the caliche too. Best to you Buddy !
Hi Allan, Gary here, We have a placer claim in Barkerville. We are on Antler creek. This creek has produced millions in the past. Now it takes a lot of work to find. gold. Where we are we get mostly flour gold, with the odd nugget. A couple of things I found interesting was, first was you. I enjoy your enthusiasm and the way you think. I looked at all the different things you have created. The trommel, your shaker sluice and your drill. I will probably copy the sluice and the drill. I am interested in you shaker sluice and wondered how much you would charge for one. We have a couple of sluices, but they don't compare with the volume you can get with your setup. Water is not a problem where we are. Keep up the videos. Gary Yendall
Hi Gary. Thanks for watching my videos over the years. Much appreciated. 👍 The Gold Rattler would be excellent recovering your fine gold for sure. Currently, I'm working on all the logistics to start manufacturing it. Best of luck to you !! 🤠⚒⛏👍👍👍
sampling is always the key and also so much fun.....good job my brother and keep them vids a coming ..... we smashed that like button ....smashed it REAL HARD !!!!.... 👍
Thanks for the smash !! Much appreciated ! You're right about testing too. Best way to find out. 👍 Was hoping for better results, but that's how it goes sometimes. You, Lila, and Slim be safe down those mine shafts ! 👍🤠⛏⚒
G'Day Allan, thank you for sharing your adventures Gold Prospecting, the Auger is a great idea, I have a Auger and was thinking of doing test sampling in my area. Cheers Kev
Hi Kev. Thanks for the great comments! Please copy my design. It will work well for you. Summer is coming your way, so best of luck prospecting out there mate ! 🤠⚒⛏👍👍👍
Great job Allan. Enjoyed the whole video. Is it OK with you if I copy your design of your drilling rig. I live in Texas where there is a lot hard red clay. Very hard for a one man show to drill post holes. LOL. This will save my shoulders a lot of soreness digging fence post holes. I absolutely love this design and your wash plant design as well. Thanks and have a great day.
I have been watching for a couple years and all the ingenious inventions that you have come up with they are awesome I I don't get the opportunity to make your inventions or use them but I like watching your videos
I live in Colorado I've only been to Arizona once in the last 25 years I tried in Colorado but I generally worked 7 days a week just to get ahead the more I work the further behind I get cavity side or the oil side or the Gray side and pushes on here. Maybe someday I will be able to retire and go play in the rivers ever But like I was saying you have been making the ultimate And having thaving the sand and gravel to filter your water that is that is really good and you don't have to waste too much water
@@jimfausset8122 that's awesome Jim ! Don't over do it on the day job, not healthy for you. Get your gear and get out for some fresh air for the soul ! I work crazy hours in the medical field, so I know how you feel. 👍 Retiremening soon, so I can make Gold Rattlers. 👍👍👍
Thank you Allan. You really make very enjoyable and informative videos. It has been a pleasure seeing your progress with your innovations and learning so much from you in the process. Keep up the great work! Power to you and your ingenuity :O)
Thank you for the nice compliments and comments. Much appreciated !! It's been a fun journey, and look forward to getting the Gold Rattler in production. Best of luck to you prospecting ! 👍🤠⚒️⛏️
Hahaha!! Need to tap some of that Lake Superior water and pipe it over here. We're bone dry !! Thanks for watching Buddy ! You're really crushing it on them beaches !!! 🤠⛏⚒👍👌💪
That is a commercially made gas powered shop vac that can be purchased through most prospecting supply stores. They are about $300. Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching !
That's why you drill. Missed your videos. Like to see any gold. Should save some clean water for the last of your final pan. Close up shots of the gold are nice even if it's small.
Thanks for watching Thomas. Much appreciated. Yeah, I was hoping to find a few chunckies instead of specks. Unfortunately, the camera resolution is not adequate to resolve these.. I might try putting a magnifier in front of the lens like Dan Hurd does.
You aint kidding on torque lol i worked a Pto driven auger on the back of my fathers tractor we were drilling holes for apple trees in an old glacier till pit that had nothing but round rock in it. That auger was a 10 inch abd beat the hell out of us lol.
Wow !! You know what it's like for sure. So sitting on a tractor, still bangs you around ? That's some wicked ground ! And a 10" auger is pretty big too ! Best of luck to you prospecting and enjoy them apples. 🤠⛏⚒👍
@@allansgoldmining The Auger was very old so we would have to stand on the frame of rhe auger so it would drill straight otherwise the rocks would make it jump and drill crooked.
Hey, not a bad idea ?? I'm sure there's layers of gold deposits below the surface folks are missing. I've seen videos of folks digging gold on surface red sand, but not going deep.
Allan . Let Me be nosy . Have hit any thing Good on that Land. ? I Don't know much if any Of that area. Since this curse from last year 2012 April. Left side stroke in My Head . I don't know much at all any more about Dirt work. Any streamers of Quarts on that land . I'm trying to Get My head Right . Seams like their is a lot of Bat dropping and Guano . And Leveright. Unless I'm Not looking Right ! But You Do keep Your self In good shape.
The ground I'm currently working is a placer deposit (secondary enrichment) that runs about 1.7 grams per cubic yard. As a single operator using pick & shovel, it's not that great. However, from a production standpoint it's very profitable. The material is mostly comprised of metamorphic rock and clay. Generally speaking, the district is not very rich. The largest placer mine produced only 1,500 ounces of gold. Largest nugget ever recorded was 7 ounces. Most of the gold deposits are spotty, while low grade gold appears to be sprinkled everywhere.
@@allansgoldmining Sounds like a Bob cat with a Bucket would be in store .or a Mimi backhoe with a Bucket . And Grizzle bars that can easily be moved. The Drill You made is nice . But the strate line. You could be missing the Yellow that is a foot or 2 on either side. I'm not telling You what to do just trying to wrap my head round to . Thank God from spell ✔️ up in washington and Idaho . There were Guys that wold sent up a Grid say 10 x10 following the yellow . They go 3 ft apart . I knew of a Witcher also. With copper long Brazeing rods . So. With a bend and drilled dowells To hang on to. That cliche get under that . I'm thinking that's better Ground For You . And if it's not You can Blame Me. Happy Hunting.
@@LUCKYB. appreciate your thoughts ! Perhaps punching a few more holes closer together might help. My goal that was just to get a taste of what's there. Honestly, I'm not too concerned about the gold recovery. The equipment functionalities is my focus. The district is reasonably close to where I live, so it's easier drive. There are more rich areas, but require hours of driving to get there. So, I just work with what I have. 👍😀 Indeed, a small excavator and a couple conveyors are in future plans for sure. 👍
@@allansgoldmining I was looking at how many pockets that could have been missing . And with a miniature Back Hoe And augar for the arm on the Back How . And a jack hammer for the Back How . I know the expense for that . The rig you come up with . I did not have this Stroke. Or right arm and leg back working Right . I would be a customer . If You could find under ground water . That Would Be a Ticket . I'm just Babbling now . But I Hope You Hit a Big Big Pocket . And maker You cra_s Your Pants . 😃 take care . I wish Jeff Would . Get Down in his Mine for a while . I would like to see The Both of You Hit a Bonanza.
Oh, no doubt there's undiscovered pockets out there. I found a little small one a few years ago that yielded 1/4 oz. A backhoe with an auger PTO would be fantastic, but unfortunately would require permits and bonds with BLM. They told me as long as my rig was under 10hp, I didn't need paperwork. So, it's a trade-off. Yeah, always hope to hit the big one someday. Thanks for your encouragement ! 🤠👍
In order to operate something like that on federal lands requires permits and bonding. This rig is below their requirements, therefore, no need to permit.
Awesome machine, you have really thought of everything as far as function and design for the gold rattler. Well done sir indeed!!!!! I want one for sure, please keep us informed as to when they will become available!
Thanks for the kind words Jeremy ! Yeah, will definitely keep you updated. Lots of logistics and business obstacles to work out, but it's getting there. Best of luck buddy ! 🤠⛏⚒👍
That was really cool seeing all the equipment working together. I think it's fantastic! That Gold Rattler is just awesome. The only downside is you didn't find much gold, but you were catching tiny stuff so you know the system is not losing any! I also think it's important people see that it doesn't always go as planned. Good luck running that pay!
Hi Chris. Thanks for the kind compliments ! Yeah, I was hoping to find chunky gold in the samples, but that's how it goes sometimes. The Rattler was performing well. After I finished filming, ran 10 buckets of that pay dirt stacked next to the plant and got some nice chunky gold. Also found a small nugget on the caliche too. Best to you Buddy !
@@allansgoldmining If you can please show a pic of the nugget thanks Allan.
@@williamschuman4951 unfortunately, I can't post a photo on TH-cam, however, I posted it on Facebook group "Prospecting Buddy."
Hi Allan, Gary here, We have a placer claim in Barkerville. We are on Antler creek. This creek has produced millions in the past. Now it takes a lot of work to find. gold. Where we are we get mostly flour gold, with the odd nugget. A couple of things I found interesting was, first was you. I enjoy your enthusiasm and the way you think. I looked at all the different things you have created. The trommel, your shaker sluice and your drill. I will probably copy the sluice and the drill. I am interested in you shaker sluice and wondered how much
you would charge for one. We have a couple of sluices, but they don't compare with the volume you can get with your setup. Water is not a problem where we are.
Keep up the videos. Gary Yendall
Hi Gary. Thanks for watching my videos over the years. Much appreciated. 👍 The Gold Rattler would be excellent recovering your fine gold for sure. Currently, I'm working on all the logistics to start manufacturing it. Best of luck to you !! 🤠⚒⛏👍👍👍
sampling is always the key and also so much fun.....good job my brother and keep them vids a coming ..... we smashed that like button ....smashed it REAL HARD !!!!.... 👍
Thanks for the smash !! Much appreciated ! You're right about testing too. Best way to find out. 👍 Was hoping for better results, but that's how it goes sometimes. You, Lila, and Slim be safe down those mine shafts ! 👍🤠⛏⚒
the funniest part was the flying hat but mr. allen the trooper continued to push thru.
Thanks Tony !! Felt a bit cooler with it off too. LOL !!
You have great set up for drilling test holes .
Thanks 👍
G'Day Allan, thank you for sharing your adventures Gold Prospecting, the Auger is a great idea, I have a Auger and was thinking of doing test sampling in my area. Cheers Kev
Hi Kev. Thanks for the great comments! Please copy my design. It will work well for you. Summer is coming your way, so best of luck prospecting out there mate ! 🤠⚒⛏👍👍👍
That’s a pretty cool drill set up!
Another great video on how to do gold prospecting , keep up the good work
Thanks Joe ! Wish I could have found some chunky pieces, but that's how it goes sometimes. Hope you are doing well. 👍
The gold rattler bites again! I like it.
Yes Sir ! If there's gold, the Rattler will show it. 👍
Good sound for as windy as it was. That's quite a machine.
I run a dredge for sand at a sand mine and have thought a drill like that would be a better design than the way dredges are designed! That’s awesome
Give it a try. Easy to build. 👍
Give it a try. Should work good. Easy to build.
Great rig you have there.
Super prospecting!
Yes it was!
That drill is awesome - I need one on the dredge I run at the sand plant - it would cut through the clay and hardpan
Fairly simple contraption for sure. It's fun to explore with. 👍
Great job Allan. Enjoyed the whole video. Is it OK with you if I copy your design of your drilling rig. I live in Texas where there is a lot hard red clay. Very hard for a one man show to drill post holes. LOL. This will save my shoulders a lot of soreness digging fence post holes. I absolutely love this design and your wash plant design as well. Thanks and have a great day.
Absolutely ! Check out my previous videos on this rig to get a better idea on dimensions, etc.
I have been watching for a couple years and all the ingenious inventions that you have come up with they are awesome I I don't get the opportunity to make your inventions or use them but I like watching your videos
Hi Jim, thanks for watching. Glad you're enjoying the videos! Compliments are appreciated. Hope can get out there some day and find that shiny. 🤠⛏⚒👍
I live in Colorado I've only been to Arizona once in the last 25 years I tried in Colorado but I generally worked 7 days a week just to get ahead the more I work the further behind I get cavity side or the oil side or the Gray side and pushes on here. Maybe someday I will be able to retire and go play in the rivers ever But like I was saying you have been making the ultimate And having thaving the sand and gravel to filter your water that is that is really good and you don't have to waste too much water
@@jimfausset8122 that's awesome Jim ! Don't over do it on the day job, not healthy for you. Get your gear and get out for some fresh air for the soul ! I work crazy hours in the medical field, so I know how you feel. 👍 Retiremening soon, so I can make Gold Rattlers. 👍👍👍
Please get the rattler ready to sell. Interested.
Much appreciated. It's quite a logistical undertaking. Production goal is mid 2024. Thanks !
the best thing i have ever seen, felt like i was right there.
Thanks Justin ! Glad you enjoyed it !
Thank you Allan. You really make very enjoyable and informative videos. It has been a pleasure seeing your progress with your innovations and learning so much from you in the process. Keep up the great work! Power to you and your ingenuity :O)
Thank you for the nice compliments and comments. Much appreciated !! It's been a fun journey, and look forward to getting the Gold Rattler in production. Best of luck to you prospecting ! 👍🤠⚒️⛏️
Post hole diggers would be perfect for cleaning out the holes
As soon as I hit post, you grabbed them...🤦♂️lol
Hey Allan, are you coming back out this weekend? Let me know and I'll meet you and help! Great vid....
Chris...MPA
Hi Chris. Will be there the following weekend. Hopefully, it we be less windy !! Good luck out there ! 🤠⛏⚒👍
If Wisconsin ever runs out of water I’ll be first in line to buy one!!!! 👍🏻✌️
Hahaha!! Need to tap some of that Lake Superior water and pipe it over here. We're bone dry !! Thanks for watching Buddy ! You're really crushing it on them beaches !!! 🤠⛏⚒👍👌💪
Great video Allan that saved a lot of time and effort. Did you do a video on building your large vacuum? I would be interested in seeing that.
That is a commercially made gas powered shop vac that can be purchased through most prospecting supply stores. They are about $300. Glad you enjoyed the video, and thanks for watching !
Liked and subscribed. Great video!
Thanks for watching and subscribe !! Welcome to the channel. 👍🤠⛏️⚒️
Good stuff as usual, thanks for the video
That's why you drill. Missed your videos. Like to see any gold. Should save some clean water for the last of your final pan. Close up shots of the gold are nice even if it's small.
Thanks for watching Thomas. Much appreciated. Yeah, I was hoping to find a few chunckies instead of specks. Unfortunately, the camera resolution is not adequate to resolve these.. I might try putting a magnifier in front of the lens like Dan Hurd does.
When yah go into production/manufacturing of the Gold Rattler?
Hope to be in production mid 2024. Lots of logistics to work out. 👍
I use a hand held auger and it really jerks you when I hit a rock, I run the material thru a drywasher. Great video buddy.
Hey Rick, thanks for watching. Doesn't take much to build one, and sure saves your bones. Lol ! Best of luck to you prospecting Buddy !! 🤠⛏⚒👍
You aint kidding on torque lol i worked a Pto driven auger on the back of my fathers tractor we were drilling holes for apple trees in an old glacier till pit that had nothing but round rock in it. That auger was a 10 inch abd beat the hell out of us lol.
Wow !! You know what it's like for sure. So sitting on a tractor, still bangs you around ? That's some wicked ground ! And a 10" auger is pretty big too ! Best of luck to you prospecting and enjoy them apples. 🤠⛏⚒👍
@@allansgoldmining The Auger was very old so we would have to stand on the frame of rhe auger so it would drill straight otherwise the rocks would make it jump and drill crooked.
I think this would work great on Nome Beach.
Hey, not a bad idea ?? I'm sure there's layers of gold deposits below the surface folks are missing. I've seen videos of folks digging gold on surface red sand, but not going deep.
@@allansgoldmining I meant your Gold Rattler lol but u never know those beaches could hold deep pockets of gold.
Looks like king tut az
Yes it is ! 👍👍👍
Allan .
Let Me be nosy . Have hit any thing
Good on that Land. ? I Don't know much if any
Of that area. Since this curse from last year 2012 April. Left side stroke in My Head . I don't know much at all any more about Dirt work. Any streamers of Quarts on that land . I'm trying to
Get My head Right .
Seams like their is a lot of Bat dropping and Guano . And Leveright. Unless I'm Not looking Right ! But You Do keep Your self In good shape.
The ground I'm currently working is a placer deposit (secondary enrichment) that runs about 1.7 grams per cubic yard. As a single operator using pick & shovel, it's not that great. However, from a production standpoint it's very profitable. The material is mostly comprised of metamorphic rock and clay. Generally speaking, the district is not very rich. The largest placer mine produced only 1,500 ounces of gold. Largest nugget ever recorded was 7 ounces. Most of the gold deposits are spotty, while low grade gold appears to be sprinkled everywhere.
@@allansgoldmining
Sounds like a Bob cat with a Bucket would be in store .or a Mimi backhoe with a Bucket . And Grizzle bars that can easily be moved. The Drill You made is nice . But the strate line. You could be missing the Yellow that is a foot or 2 on either side. I'm not telling You what to do just trying to wrap my head round to . Thank God from spell ✔️ up in washington and Idaho . There were Guys that wold sent up a Grid say 10 x10 following the yellow . They go 3 ft apart . I knew of a Witcher also. With copper long Brazeing rods .
So. With a bend and drilled dowells
To hang on to.
That cliche get under that . I'm thinking that's better Ground For You . And if it's not You can Blame Me.
Happy Hunting.
@@LUCKYB. appreciate your thoughts ! Perhaps punching a few more holes closer together might help. My goal that was just to get a taste of what's there. Honestly, I'm not too concerned about the gold recovery. The equipment functionalities is my focus. The district is reasonably close to where I live, so it's easier drive. There are more rich areas, but require hours of driving to get there. So, I just work with what I have. 👍😀 Indeed, a small excavator and a couple conveyors are in future plans for sure. 👍
@@allansgoldmining I was looking at how many pockets that could have been missing . And with a miniature Back Hoe
And augar for the arm on the Back How . And a jack hammer for the Back How . I know the expense for that . The rig you come up with . I did not have this Stroke. Or right arm and leg back working Right . I would be a customer . If You could find under ground water . That
Would Be a Ticket .
I'm just Babbling now . But I Hope You Hit a Big Big
Pocket . And maker You cra_s Your
Pants . 😃 take care . I wish Jeff Would . Get Down in his Mine for a while . I would like to see The Both of You Hit a Bonanza.
Oh, no doubt there's undiscovered pockets out there. I found a little small one a few years ago that yielded 1/4 oz. A backhoe with an auger PTO would be fantastic, but unfortunately would require permits and bonds with BLM. They told me as long as my rig was under 10hp, I didn't need paperwork. So, it's a trade-off. Yeah, always hope to hit the big one someday. Thanks for your encouragement ! 🤠👍
U need a mini excavator with an auger
In order to operate something like that on federal lands requires permits and bonding. This rig is below their requirements, therefore, no need to permit.
Awesome machine, you have really thought of everything as far as function and design for the gold rattler. Well done sir indeed!!!!! I want one for sure, please keep us informed as to when they will become available!
Thanks for the kind words Jeremy ! Yeah, will definitely keep you updated. Lots of logistics and business obstacles to work out, but it's getting there. Best of luck buddy ! 🤠⛏⚒👍
YOU NEED a dig bar, and throw post hole digger away. lol. GV.
This drill rig will out perform any dig bar.
😊
You decide you want a serious partner,
Let me know.