Huge thak you Jason !! Yep, we both do what we can in our environment to get that shiny. Yeah, I wish I some of your water too ! Can you pipe some over ?? 😀 Cheers to you Bro !!! 🤠⚒️⛏️👍🍺🍻
Allan! WOW! I wish I had a claim and could order one! Watching it work was kinda hypnotic. You were talking and the end of the box was bending and flexing almost in a surreal way. AWESOME. You can tell the material is wet, but it almost hovered down the path. It also doesn't seem super loud. So many positives!
Good to hear from you Chris ! Comments much appreciated for sure ! I didn't show in the video, but all the rocks dropped into a wheel barrel where I could inspect them. There were all whistle clean ! Was amazing ! So, it gives me great confidence that any flecks of gold were stripped away. 👍 Best of luck to you !!
Hello Allan, long time, no hear. I hope you and yours are well and enjoying life. I am sure lots has been happening in the background over the last 7 months. I know that I have been thinking a lot about how I can build some kind of conveyor or auger to move material from the ground up to the shaker deck. Not only could the material be metered out at different speeds to optimize the shaker deck, but would allow for a lot more automation. What I am now thinking is a 4 inch, or 6 inch, heavy duty plastic pipe of 10 feet, with about 12 feet of auger. The electric motor could be at the top end, pulling material up the pipe, from a hopper on the ground. To keep large rocks from jamming in the pipe, I was thinking of a third separate piece to be a heavy duty steel grizzly bars that would be set up over top of the hopper to keep out stones larger than 1.5 inches or so. This hopper could be filled by hand with buckets or shovels, or by machine such as by a mini excavator or tractor bucket. This 3-piece set would be a nice additional option for those wishing to process a lot more material. Plastic pipe with auger, hopper for auger to pull material from, and the grizzly bar set to keep larger stones out of the hopper. If the tall and the short sides of the grizzly could fold underneath the main flat top, it may be heavy, but would not take up much room. The same with the hopper, if the sides could be folded in it also would not take up that much room. The 10 foot plastic pipe should probably remain a single unit, but the auger wants pulled out of the pipe could be detached in the middle so that each piece would be only 6 feet long. By having the auger motor at the top of the pipe, it could easily draw power from the power panel. The speed controller could also be placed on the electrical panel. Just some thoughts I have been having of what I would want on my gold rattler. I wish you well, looking forward to the next video and gold rattler update.
Hi Frank. Always appreciate your thoughts. The auger idea sounds interesting. Keep me posted on the progress. I've looked into auger flights of that size a couple years ago. Some prices were horribly expensive, however, there was a couple reasonable ones... Just haven't had the time to pursue the project. I've been in the process of setting up production for the Gold Rattler. Have two built and a third in progress. Will be posting a video soon on what's going on. I traveled to Texas last month to watch the eclipse, and spent a week touring the state. Everything is big in Texas !! Also was involved this Discovery Channel's Mine Rescue. Was cool to hang out with Freddy and Juan ! Can't say much about it until it airs next year. Keep in touch !
Good job on the upgrade. One thing when those holes get worn out, you will have to replace the whole assembly with all of them holes in it??? Should have a pop in section there for when the holes wear out they WILL.. and have it slide from underneath on rails with a gasket, so no bolts on top just flush.
This is made of stainless steel and be more durable. However, you are correct regarding operation hours. One could easily cut out that section and bolt on another punch plate. Perhaps by that time it will easier to replace the deck. Thanks for your comments. Best of luck to you ! 🤠 ⛏️⚒️👍
Im planning a trip down that way in the near future to deliver some gear. If you have the water and a few yards of dirt you want washed quickly I could plan a visit.@@allansgoldmining
Someone may have said this before and you might have even done it in the past, but have you tried reversing the rotation of vibrator on the top deck so that material gets thrown up the slope instead of down the slope? My thoughts behind that idea is thatvit will slow the material down on the deck and the heavier materials will stay up on the deck and get washed more and the gold may even work its way up and over the top edge while everything else will be carried down the slope by the water therefore giving the rocks even more time to be cleaned and getting even more of the ultra fine gold off of them. That might allow the use of an even smaller and lighter vibration motor and lower water flow rates, making your system that much lighter and more efficient.
Yes I have reversed the vibrator motor. Unfortunately, is causes the rocks to stall on the deck. Increasing the angle (slope) to compensate creates another problem.... the deck becomes less ergonomically practical to feed. To me, ergonomics is much more important. The rocks are washed very well as it is currently set up. There would not be much gain in terms of additional gold recovery. Furthermore, notice the vortex created by each sprayer. This causes material to churn and mix, thus effectively stripping gold from clay bound rocks and material. This also causes larger stones to lag, thus generating longer wash time for more effective cleansing. Thank you for watching, and best of luck prospecting. 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
Well, that was fun. This is the first time I've seen your channel and I really like it. I really like the machine that you have set up. Unfortunately up where I live in New Hampshire things like that in the state parks or national parks are illegal. I loved that pan that you used to get the gold to see where it was and what you had for I have never seen something like that. Okay, thank you
Thank you for watching ! I know a guy who mines gold in the NE and does good. He generally gets permission to operate on private land. Move out west ! Lots of open land and much lower cost of living. 👍👍👍
Great improvements! The way the water splashes up you do wonder if the frequency could go way down then consider amplitude of the vibration. Could a the vibrator take a reostat to adjust speed? Plenty to experiment with. Wonderful unit as it but always fun to tinker.
Hi Chris. Got the water splash under control now. Just had to change the vibrator weights to a different configuration to reduce the excitation force and extend the amplitude. Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated ! 👍👍👍
looks like you have a winner Allan! i'm not convinced about the mat's ability to hold gold but the other engineering looks good!i really like the spray bar/action!
Hi Brent. Appreciate your comments. The mat works flawlessly. Recovers 100% of visible gold. Please check out my original Gold Rattler video posted May 2022. In that video, I test its performance and efficiency. The mat is called the Pickle Puss, developed by Shawn Dilley of CA. He conducted side by side comparisons with Hog, Dream, Hungarian, and a few other riffle designs. The Pickle Puss out performed then all. 👍
Thanks for showing me the Maverick pans. I thought they looked great so just bought 2 and had them shipped over to Scotland. What I liked was that they look like they'll fit in a rucksack far easier than round pans will...or won't as the case may be. I'm away out looking for Scottish gold on Sunday so wish me luck. Cheers
I like the upgrades, I have been watching all your videos on this build. I know that the more you work with it, you will come up with more idea changes. Stay safe and happy hunting.
Thank you for the great compliments Sir !! Indeed, it's a passion. I'm very satisfied with this version, so we can move forward with production. Best to you prospecting ! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
@@allansgoldmining I was looking at your set up and thought about, what if you were to put independent wheel hubs and got rid of the axle. This would allow for a bigger recirculating system that would possibly help keep the water cleaner for a longer period of time. I also thought about a rectangular pool that would fit at the back on the ground with dividers that would allow for several stages of filtration. You would only have the 1 item instead of 4 or 5 containers to set up. Just some thoughts that were building off your setup. Not sure if it would really work.
Thank you for the great compliments Sir !! Much appreciated, and glad you enjoyed the video. 👍 Now, it's time to start the production process. Best of luck to you prospecting. 🤠 ⛏️⚒️👍
Well done 👍 Mate.. Always improving as time goes by.. Thanks 🙏 for sharing..Allan.. Well good luck on your next adventure prospecting. Cheers 🍻 Famo59.. 🤓👍⛏️
Thanks Tony ! Glad you enjoyed it ! Always room for improvements, especially in this field. Enjoy watching your vids too. Some of your finds are amazing. Good luck to you !! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
good job my brother from another mother .... love the new mods you made on it .... great idea with the shaker deck .....hey thats my line ......and Yeah you did get wet hahhahahahahahhaha ...really nice clean uo too ....can't wait to get back out there ... and as always we samshed that like button real hard and we will see you on the next video so keep'em coming
Thank you Brother !! Yeah, I had to steal your line. Lol !! Hope you're enjoying the vacay ! I think we have a winner on this set up. My conscious is clear. Now time to start making them ! 👍 Heading out to Coolgardie this weekend. Take care and safe travels. 🤠⛏️⚒️👍✈️⛵️⚓️🌏
I don't know why more people don't use suspended or spring loaded hoppers and grizzly screens. The vibration of rocks being dropped down helps clear the hopper and screen via extra vibration. I use a steeply angled grizzly that is spring loaded via the use of bungee cords. It clears extremely well, saving me the time of multiple hand sweeps to clear material. Nicely done on your newest version, looks great!
Thanks for you feedback Dan. Yeah, I agree 100% ! And there are also good 12 volt vibrators out there too. Thanks for watching, and best of luck prospecting! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
@@byrontalbot7694 as long as you don't let Dan Hurd use it ! 😂😂😂 Just kidding ! I love Dan's videos. I have a future design called the River Rattler just for that purpose. The sand filter process will be modified to meet clean water regulatory standards. 👍
Allan, I am always impressed by your commitment to this project and that you are sharing this information with us. I still believe that you can create a small conveyor to feed this unit making it easier on your back and likely even faster overall. If this was done then you could also cover the lower end of the shaker deck and lose zero water from splashing out the sides. something to look forward to I guess 😃 Thanks for this channel. (I built your original trommel and it worked as expected.)
Hi Allan, I really like your new rock washer. Who'd a thunk you like to clean rocks. Must have a good cleaned rock market to handle your expenses. Probable more money with X rays. Matt
What you're saying is " Don't quit my day job ?" LOL!! Yeah, gold mining is hard work for sure ! Them old-timer were tough and rugged people. Gonna view the eclipse next April ? Good hearing from you !! 🤠⚒️⛏️👍
Hi Allan, I just subscribed. I like the water removal set up you have made. I think the upper deck improvements are OK but there is mud coming off with the rocks so you are loosing gold. You would be better with a trommel as it cleans better in my opinion. Nome is the coolest place to go if you get a chance. I attended the GPAA site and it was an amazing experience.
Hi Bill. Thanks for the Subscribe ! The rocks are whistle clean coming off the deck. These are altered metamorphic rock. They appear dirty, even though they are clean. Guess it's hard to tell in the video. Please check out my channel for my early trommel videos. Also check out my Nome videos. Was there last August. Best of luck to you prospecting ! 🤠⚒️⛏️👍
Good to hear you're getting ready to go into production. Looking forward to seeing the rattler hitting the market. Are you going to be attending any events at the loud mine in Georgia or other GPAA / Lost Dutchman events in the southeast?
Hey Chris, thanks for your great compliments ! Eventually, I will make it out that direction. By then I'll have a different version called the River Rattler, designed to meet clean water standards for stream mining. Thanks so much for following my channel ! Good luck prospecting ! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
Nice machine! Thanks for sharing and also great to see the yellow stuff in the pan at the end. I especially like the water recirculation and filtration steps - should work well down here in Oz in those dryed-out creeks Cheers 🎉
Possibly reorient the motor and reroute the motor cable to avoid having a loose cable? Even better if the reorientation cause the pay to be thrown back UP the deck.
I assume you are referring to the upper shaker deck ? On the production model I have the cable hanging a bit higher. Don't want it too tight because it could damage due to lack of flexibility. Reorientating the motor causes the material to stall. No good ! Best to keep the deck at 6 degrees and use the vortex action of the sprayers to do the cleaning. The studs hold the larger stones a few more seconds for more thorough wash. I think the plant is engineered for peak efficiency. 👍
Allan stainless is soft and with the hole cut in the main plate of the deck the rocks will wear this area out. In the old way you could just replace the plate as needed and change hole sizes if you wished. So just be prepared for those holes to ware out in time.
No problem. Just cut out that section and bolt on a punch plate. Stainless is much more durable than you think. It's not that soft. Ever try bending or drilling it ? More durable than carbon steel or aluminum. By the time these holes deform, it will be time to replace the deck, which will be at least a couple thousand hours. Thanks for watching ! 👍
Worked with all the time. Cutting it is not like working with sheet steel. You can cut it with saw blades or a nibbler. A grinder with abrasive wheel will just overheat the blade and tear it up because it is soft and folds over more than sparks away. Drilling is super easy, must be backed and drill sharp go at a low speed cutting the metal not spinning and causing the drill bits to heat up and dull. @@allansgoldmining
@@richardoconnor7162yep, I agree. Interesting properties on this metal for sure. I generally use a nibbler, but still have smooth out the edges. That's why I'm going to have a CNC sheet metal shop do most of the fabricating. More profesional results then what I have in the garage. High pressure, slowest speed possible for drilling. 👍
Yes, water jet cutting and punched out holes, electro polishing are real hard to do at home with out a lot of investment , We used make a bunch of decorations like 6 foot musky in stainless for fishing camps but the world changed. I still have designs in mind but not the funds to bring to market@@allansgoldmining
Good question, John ! There's lots of physics involved. The principle is called "Energy Balance Mechanism." The energy waves generated by the twin vibrators at 47 degrees creates a "G" force to produce an elliptical motion. As you probably noticed, the balls of material flowing off the dewatering deck are actually climbing uphill at 2 degrees. Neat stuff, right ? The single vibrator on the upper shaker deck creates a similar action, however, the ellipse comes in a wave rippling down the surface of the deck at 60hz. This causes rocks bounce around for improved cleansing. Watch my video published over a year ago called "Evolution of a Desert Wash Plant" where I explain more of the science. 😃 th-cam.com/video/3ULji1-5VAo/w-d-xo.html
Another thought, while I’m at it. Maybe Minelab Will produce a special production of the GOLD MONSTER 1000, and Call it the GOLD RATTLER 1000. To accompany each unit to check all of the tailings to make sure no gold was missed as it passes through the shaker table. Just a thought…
Yep, a special accessory to the wash plant for sure. LOL ! Actually, the Gold Rattler name and logo is now an international trademark. They will need a license from me. LOL !
Awesome wash plant, one of the best I've seen in a long time. Is this just a project you built for yourself or is this a machine you plan on putting into mass production?
Three minor points. Your springs hang inwards so are dampening your range of movements. In Australia several mines have rectangular slots eg 10mm x 20mm for angular gold. Top section against the flow, bottom with. Third, if you can get your vibratory spin to work upwards again the feed flow, slower feed greater clean.
The angle of the springs are 15 degrees. The angle is for stability purposes, not enough to compromise excitation of vibrating deck. Slots are okay but tend to jam more often, thus reducing classification efficiency. I prefer to lower the deck angle rather than reverse the vibratory ellipse. Remember, the rocks have to travel over the 5/16" holes at the end. Reversing the vibrator motor would cause the rocks to stall. It is better to leave the direction alone but angling the sprayers upwards instead. Thanks for watching, mate ! 👍🤠⛏️⚒️
Great stuff Alan. I was thinking at first, why not just use a good trommel. But I think after seeing your whole rig, it is because of the heavy clay material. Anyway, nice innovation and design.
Thank you ! Appreciate your comments ! Yeah, trommels tend to take up too much room, high maintenance, and alignment is critical to it's operation. A stacked trommel system (main trommel, sluice, and dewatering trommel) would be twice as tall, making it impractical for standard use by hobby prospectors. If you watch some of my original videos, beginning 7 years ago, you can see how I've gradually evolved from a trommel system to a shaker deck platform. Thus, giving birth to the Gold Rattler. Best of luck to you prospecting !
What is alum ? Are you referring to aluminum sulfate ? There is no need for different riffles. The Pick Puss mat captures all visible gold. I've done extensive testing. Watch my original Gold Rattler video from May 2022. I prove the efficiency of the sluice mat. Thanks for watching. 👍
Happy New Year to you as well. I'm sticking with the current system for production reasons. However, I'm investigating a lamella classifier as an alternative to the pressurized sand filter.
How do we buy this plant? Do you sell it? If so, please post a link and how much will it be if you don’t make it or are you trying to develop this out understand if this is for the public or just for TH-cam please let me know. Thank you. It looks like a good unit.
I hope to being production mid 2024. Ballpark price will be about $5k if inflation costs can settle down. This will include almost everything except the tank, generator, sand, hose, electric cord. Stay tuned !
Love the setup not into desert mining. But if could transfer some vibration into a sluice with miners moss and expanded think catch alot of super fine gold. Work great as a high banker.
Hi Randy. Thanks for watching. 👍 Eventually, I will be producing a River Rattler that will meet clean water act regulations for high banking. Stay tuned !
@@randysmith3171 yeah, some of that clay back there it really tough ! I watch Jason up in WI, flour gold wizard. He's got that nasty gray clay. I think it's too gooey for the Rattler. The clay out here is more like powder, so it's much easier to wash because it's not bound so tight. 👍
@@allansgoldmining i think underestimating what you made. You done a great job on it. I been wanting something like this. When comes out i will be buying. Only one thing i seen i would change. Which for me is great. I cant leave good enough alone. You can try if curious Angle the spray bar where spraying back up table 30 to 45 degrees. Should create enough boiling action to flip rocks and help bust clay. Giving more wash time. Looked like straight down on video.
@@randysmith3171Ah ha ! Great minds think alike. Yeah, I've thought about angling the spray 30 degrees upwards too ! One day I might tinker with that. Would be hard to cut a new PVC pipe. Best of luck prospecting ! 👍👍👍
@allansgoldmining yeah, we are in two whole different places were the conditions are very different 😊 I did mine in aluminium but I think as you say that stainless steal is better. Keep up the good work👍
Thanks for the kind compliments. Glad you like it ! Actually, the angle on the dewatering deck is set at -2 degrees. So, the material is climbing uphill to get out. Isn't that amazing ? 😮 It's the invisible physics that makes it happen. 👍
Thanks Bro ! I took 6 months of my life to figure it out. Coal and oil industry have massive machines like this, however, there is no data on how make one. As if they keep it a secret ! Scaling it down was challenging, too. There are plenty of videos of the Big Boys in action, which help me decipher some secrets. Lol !
I'm honestly trying to make one kind of like it on a smaller scale for the end of my trommell & Gold cube setup. I recirculate and am constantly fighting vegetation, clay and silt. I'm hoping to increase my runtime on the water. Your channel is a great source of info and ideas! Thank you!
@JudoGuyinMT I agree ! The more you can filter the muck and vegetation the more you extend the life of your water. Best of luck to you prospecting. 🤠👍⛏️⚒️👍👍👍
Hello Allen, just missed you in Nome I was there the week before. Would have been great to meet you up there. I have been watching you work on this Rattler for a while now. I have two claims in AZ that I could use your invention. Do we have a ballpark of cost or when I can get one? Gene
Hey Gene, we probably passed by each other at the airport. LOL ! Did you have a good time up there ? I hope to start production mid 2024. Haven't settled on an exact price, but with inflation, appears to be about $5k. This will include most everything except generator, water tank, sand, electrical cord and hose. Thanks for following me on the channel, and good luck prospecting !
Do you use drip-dry in your water so the minerals that are washed away drop out of the water more easily so you can have a cleaner water to wash your rocks again with the same water
Nice idea, but not effective in this process because the water recirculation is 1.5 minutes. Not enough time to settle. Large ponds are required, which is not practical for hobby prospectors. This is why sand filters are best approach in this scenario. Appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching. 👍
Great questions. On average, it takes about 40 gallons to process a cubic yard. Because I'm running gooey clay material, I change water twice a day. Stream gravel about once per day. It really depends on material type. Thanks for watching !! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
I think you need a little more pitch in that at least another four or 5 inches higher in the front so those rocks will truly roll off of there. You shouldn’t have to help them off of there.
I don't have to help them off. Rocks exit well on their own. Increasing the incline will cause rocks to exit too fast, and not receive adequate wash time. This shaker deck is specifically designed so that larger rocks and clay clots transit slowler for more efficient wash. Finer pebbles move faster and are directed onto the sluice.
Hope to start selling by mid 2024. Hard to predict price due to economic conditions, however, most likely be near $5k. This includes most everything except generator, water tank, sand, hose, power extension cord.
This is a lot late, but the reason that the motor has almost no movement is tgat it is sitting in a vibration null point. A move of an inch would help that. It is similar to the tacoma-narrows bridge. The supports were unintentionally placed at the null points, which allowed the winds to generate a vibratory harmonic which ripped it apart. Watchvtge documentary. It is a great waychbof engineering oops 😁👍
Thanks for your comments. I did a lot of experimenting with motor positioning and results were pretty much the same. The new modification works perfectly.
We'll start manufacturing in mid 2024. Because of inflation, I haven't settled on exact price, but probably near $5k. This includes almost everything except generator, water tank, sand, hose, extension cord.
I've looked into radial flow settlers, but not Lamella classifieds. Do you know much about them ? We'll have look into it. The radial settler works well on large operations, but not sure if I can scale it down to our level and make it practical ? 🤔
@@allansgoldmining there’s some good TH-cam tutorials on them, just going to drop the Wikipedia page here. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamella_clarifier They are compact and good post-treatment for your sand filters. Gravity feed, very efficient. I’ve been experimenting with a radial flow settler design. Commonly used in aquaculture for removing waste solids, they are usually made from a 55-gal drum. Could probably get away with a 5-gal bucket size depending on the flow rate. Would be an idea fit ahead of the lamella clarifier removing most solids 400+ mesh
@@MerchantMarineGuythank you very much for the info. We'll definitely look into it. Any improvements to extend the water purity would certainly be a good bonus for sure ! Good luck with your process. 👍👍👍
Annular eclipse (ring of fire) is okay, but nothing like being on the centerline of a total solar eclipse. I observed the 2017 eclipse in Casper, WY. I'll be observing the total eclipse April 8, 2024 in south Texas. 👍
I don't have one. However, it is designed for that purpose. I've been looking at a model for $2500. I need two. One as a feeder, the other as a stacker. 👍
I do understand the whole game of being out there enjoying life and all, but to only find that tiny amount after the cost of this unit and hauling and setting up and breaking down to pack up. I can’t justify it for a gram of gold. Each to their own I guess. I’ll stick to detecting.
Perhaps on a day basis you are right. However, if I spend a week at it, I'll recover much more. Adding a conveyor and mini excavator will probably smoke out more daily gold than a detectorist. My gold is fairly consistent, where detectorist can go for days not finding any shiny. The ground I'm working isn't super rich, but close to home. The purpose is to demonstrate functionality. Wait until I find a hot spot !! Best of luck to you prospecting. 👍👍👍
What are the dimensions [LxWxH] of your final creation?, minus the trailer. I want to place it inside the bed of my trunk on a retractable/100% extendable platform.
The outside dimensions are 45" x 30" x 34". Hope you send me pictures or video when you get it mounted. Sounds interesting. How are you going to transport water, or do you have a source nearby ?
@@jamesweaver1109 You might want to double that. It takes 60 gallons to fill all the tubs, and approximately 40 gallons to wash a cubic yard, depending on material type. 150 gallons will last me a weekend.
Hope to start production mid 2024. I don't have an exact price due to inflation, however, it's looking to be about $5k, which includes almost everything except the water tank, generator, sand, hose, and electric cord. Please watch my original Gold Rattler video from May 2022 for more details. Thanks for watching ! 👍
Watch my other video "Gold Rattler Wash Plant Production Begins." I explain all the details and pricing. Also, visit the website: www.goldrattler.com where I have tutorial videos and more product information. Thank you very much for watching ! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
Love seeing people innovate or even Reapply old ways. Even if I have no intention of using em its still great!
Thank you for the kind compliments ! Perhaps someday you'll become a gold prospector ? Thanks for stopping by. Best of luck !
You have an amazing invention, thank you for sharing with us all!
My pleasure ! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching !!
Wow thats awesome allan , looks like the new deck is very succesful gotta get one of those rattlers! Thank you for the great demo!
Thanks Allen. Looks like we have a final design. 👍
Fantastic ✅
I feel lucky to have so much water around …. You truly make the best of desert prospecting!
Huge thak you Jason !! Yep, we both do what we can in our environment to get that shiny. Yeah, I wish I some of your water too ! Can you pipe some over ?? 😀 Cheers to you Bro !!! 🤠⚒️⛏️👍🍺🍻
You've come a long way with this project over the years! It's looking real nice Allan!
Thank you, Sir, for following the progress! Best of luck prospecting. 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
Allan, it looks good.
Just started watching your channel. Nice machine. The dewatering deck is very cool. Rare to see such nice people.
Welcome aboard Jim, and thanks for the great comments ! Hope you enjoy browsing the channel. Best to you prospecting ! 👍⛏️⚒️🤠
Thank you too. From Ethiopia.
Thank you for watching !
What a really awesome setup you have I really enjoyed seeing you run that Thanks for sharing great video
Glad you enjoyed it ! Thanks for watching 👍
Great to see the updates on your washplant
Thanks Glen. See you soon !
What a blast fam. Keep on having fun getting that Au and living the dream. Gold Squad Out 🤠
Yes Sir ! You betcha !! Thanks for watching and good luck out there prospecting ! 👍⛏️⚒️🤠
Great upgraded to the Rattler, I like it. It was a very hot summer nice to get out again and do some prospecting. Nice Gold my friend.
Thanks Rick ! Time to hit it hard until it snows. Yeehaw !! Good luck to you ! 🤠⚒️⛏️👍👍👍
Allan! WOW! I wish I had a claim and could order one! Watching it work was kinda hypnotic. You were talking and the end of the box was bending and flexing almost in a surreal way. AWESOME. You can tell the material is wet, but it almost hovered down the path. It also doesn't seem super loud. So many positives!
Good to hear from you Chris ! Comments much appreciated for sure ! I didn't show in the video, but all the rocks dropped into a wheel barrel where I could inspect them. There were all whistle clean ! Was amazing ! So, it gives me great confidence that any flecks of gold were stripped away. 👍 Best of luck to you !!
Nice Setup! An Added Faucet for a wash down hose would be a bonus! Cheers JJ
Hey, not a bad thought ! 🤔 would make clean ups in the field easier. 👍
That's a cool little machine,Thank you Allen great work,very nice
Thank you Sir ! Glad you enjoyed watching. Best of luck to you prospecting. 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
Thank you my friend
Hello Allan, long time, no hear. I hope you and yours are well and enjoying life.
I am sure lots has been happening in the background over the last 7 months. I know that I have been thinking a lot about how I can build some kind of conveyor or auger to move material from the ground up to the shaker deck.
Not only could the material be metered out at different speeds to optimize the shaker deck, but would allow for a lot more automation.
What I am now thinking is a 4 inch, or 6 inch, heavy duty plastic pipe of 10 feet, with about 12 feet of auger. The electric motor could be at the top end, pulling material up the pipe, from a hopper on the ground. To keep large rocks from jamming in the pipe, I was thinking of a third separate piece to be a heavy duty steel grizzly bars that would be set up over top of the hopper to keep out stones larger than 1.5 inches or so. This hopper could be filled by hand with buckets or shovels, or by machine such as by a mini excavator or tractor bucket.
This 3-piece set would be a nice additional option for those wishing to process a lot more material. Plastic pipe with auger, hopper for auger to pull material from, and the grizzly bar set to keep larger stones out of the hopper.
If the tall and the short sides of the grizzly could fold underneath the main flat top, it may be heavy, but would not take up much room. The same with the hopper, if the sides could be folded in it also would not take up that much room. The 10 foot plastic pipe should probably remain a single unit, but the auger wants pulled out of the pipe could be detached in the middle so that each piece would be only 6 feet long.
By having the auger motor at the top of the pipe, it could easily draw power from the power panel. The speed controller could also be placed on the electrical panel.
Just some thoughts I have been having of what I would want on my gold rattler.
I wish you well, looking forward to the next video and gold rattler update.
Hi Frank. Always appreciate your thoughts. The auger idea sounds interesting. Keep me posted on the progress. I've looked into auger flights of that size a couple years ago. Some prices were horribly expensive, however, there was a couple reasonable ones... Just haven't had the time to pursue the project. I've been in the process of setting up production for the Gold Rattler. Have two built and a third in progress. Will be posting a video soon on what's going on. I traveled to Texas last month to watch the eclipse, and spent a week touring the state. Everything is big in Texas !! Also was involved this Discovery Channel's Mine Rescue. Was cool to hang out with Freddy and Juan ! Can't say much about it until it airs next year. Keep in touch !
Love the video keep them coming. That machine is great nice gold too.
Thanks for watching Ron. Much appreciated !
Great job .
Good job on the upgrade. One thing when those holes get worn out, you will have to replace the whole assembly with all of them holes in it??? Should have a pop in section there for when the holes wear out they WILL.. and have it slide from underneath on rails with a gasket, so no bolts on top just flush.
This is made of stainless steel and be more durable. However, you are correct regarding operation hours. One could easily cut out that section and bolt on another punch plate. Perhaps by that time it will easier to replace the deck. Thanks for your comments. Best of luck to you ! 🤠 ⛏️⚒️👍
cool machine
Thanks Buddy. Glad you like it ! Best of luck to you ! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
Im planning a trip down that way in the near future to deliver some gear. If you have the water and a few yards of dirt you want washed quickly I could plan a visit.@@allansgoldmining
CONGRADULATIONS ON YOUR INPROVEMENT'S
Thanks for watching ! Best of luck prospecting! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
Someone may have said this before and you might have even done it in the past, but have you tried reversing the rotation of vibrator on the top deck so that material gets thrown up the slope instead of down the slope? My thoughts behind that idea is thatvit will slow the material down on the deck and the heavier materials will stay up on the deck and get washed more and the gold may even work its way up and over the top edge while everything else will be carried down the slope by the water therefore giving the rocks even more time to be cleaned and getting even more of the ultra fine gold off of them. That might allow the use of an even smaller and lighter vibration motor and lower water flow rates, making your system that much lighter and more efficient.
Yes I have reversed the vibrator motor. Unfortunately, is causes the rocks to stall on the deck. Increasing the angle (slope) to compensate creates another problem.... the deck becomes less ergonomically practical to feed. To me, ergonomics is much more important. The rocks are washed very well as it is currently set up. There would not be much gain in terms of additional gold recovery. Furthermore, notice the vortex created by each sprayer. This causes material to churn and mix, thus effectively stripping gold from clay bound rocks and material. This also causes larger stones to lag, thus generating longer wash time for more effective cleansing. Thank you for watching, and best of luck prospecting. 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
the master and genius of gold mining personal size mining!!! see you soon.
Thank you Sir !! Always appreciate your feedback and compliments ! Best to you prospecting ! 👍⛏️⚒️🤠
Well, that was fun. This is the first time I've seen your channel and I really like it. I really like the machine that you have set up. Unfortunately up where I live in New Hampshire things like that in the state parks or national parks are illegal. I loved that pan that you used to get the gold to see where it was and what you had for I have never seen something like that. Okay, thank you
Thank you for watching ! I know a guy who mines gold in the NE and does good. He generally gets permission to operate on private land. Move out west ! Lots of open land and much lower cost of living. 👍👍👍
Great improvements! The way the water splashes up you do wonder if the frequency could go way down then consider amplitude of the vibration. Could a the vibrator take a reostat to adjust speed? Plenty to experiment with. Wonderful unit as it but always fun to tinker.
Hi Chris. Got the water splash under control now. Just had to change the vibrator weights to a different configuration to reduce the excitation force and extend the amplitude. Thanks for your comments. Much appreciated ! 👍👍👍
looks like you have a winner Allan! i'm not convinced about the mat's ability to hold gold but the other engineering looks good!i really like the spray bar/action!
Hi Brent. Appreciate your comments. The mat works flawlessly. Recovers 100% of visible gold. Please check out my original Gold Rattler video posted May 2022. In that video, I test its performance and efficiency. The mat is called the Pickle Puss, developed by Shawn Dilley of CA. He conducted side by side comparisons with Hog, Dream, Hungarian, and a few other riffle designs. The Pickle Puss out performed then all. 👍
Thanks for showing me the Maverick pans. I thought they looked great so just bought 2 and had them shipped over to Scotland. What I liked was that they look like they'll fit in a rucksack far easier than round pans will...or won't as the case may be. I'm away out looking for Scottish gold on Sunday so wish me luck. Cheers
Good luck to you prospecting !! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍 I think you will like the Maverick pan. 👍
Looks great Allan!
Hey Jamie ! Thanks for you comment and tuning in ! Good luck !! 🤠⚒️⛏️👍
Always fun watching your adventures
I like the upgrades, I have been watching all your videos on this build. I know that the more you work with it, you will come up with more idea changes. Stay safe and happy hunting.
Thank you for the great compliments Sir !! Indeed, it's a passion. I'm very satisfied with this version, so we can move forward with production. Best to you prospecting ! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
@@allansgoldmining I was looking at your set up and thought about, what if you were to put independent wheel hubs and got rid of the axle. This would allow for a bigger recirculating system that would possibly help keep the water cleaner for a longer period of time. I also thought about a rectangular pool that would fit at the back on the ground with dividers that would allow for several stages of filtration. You would only have the 1 item instead of 4 or 5 containers to set up. Just some thoughts that were building off your setup. Not sure if it would really work.
Nice.😊
Thanks 😊
Nice
Always awesome stuff from Allan as usual.
Thank you Sir ! Even my wife like the video. Lol !! 😀
here is a gentleman who knows what he is talking about - excellent video. TY
Thank for the kind words. Much appreciated ! Best of luck to you prospecting 👍
Very good equipment. I haven't seen that yet. In the end, the principle of gravity applies.
Well done, sir 🇩🇪⚒👍🤠
Thank you for the great compliments Sir !! Much appreciated, and glad you enjoyed the video. 👍 Now, it's time to start the production process. Best of luck to you prospecting. 🤠 ⛏️⚒️👍
Sweet
Thanks !
Well done 👍 Mate..
Always improving as time goes by..
Thanks 🙏 for sharing..Allan..
Well good luck on your next adventure prospecting.
Cheers 🍻 Famo59..
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Thanks Tony ! Glad you enjoyed it ! Always room for improvements, especially in this field. Enjoy watching your vids too. Some of your finds are amazing. Good luck to you !! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
@@allansgoldmining
You are always welcome to visit..
Cheers 🍻
One of these days I'm going to take you up on that offer !🙂
@@allansgoldmining can’t wait.🍻⛏️
Nice job Allan!
Thanks ! Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
Hi Allen,
I own a mine in Ca and I own the mineral rights to it. Can I mine my gold without any permits? Thanks
good job my brother from another mother .... love the new mods you made on it .... great idea with the shaker deck .....hey thats my line ......and Yeah you did get wet hahhahahahahahhaha ...really nice clean uo too ....can't wait to get back out there ... and as always we samshed that like button real hard and we will see you on the next video so keep'em coming
Thank you Brother !! Yeah, I had to steal your line. Lol !! Hope you're enjoying the vacay ! I think we have a winner on this set up. My conscious is clear. Now time to start making them ! 👍 Heading out to Coolgardie this weekend. Take care and safe travels. 🤠⛏️⚒️👍✈️⛵️⚓️🌏
I don't know why more people don't use suspended or spring loaded hoppers and grizzly screens. The vibration of rocks being dropped down helps clear the hopper and screen via extra vibration. I use a steeply angled grizzly that is spring loaded via the use of bungee cords. It clears extremely well, saving me the time of multiple hand sweeps to clear material. Nicely done on your newest version, looks great!
Thanks for you feedback Dan. Yeah, I agree 100% ! And there are also good 12 volt vibrators out there too. Thanks for watching, and best of luck prospecting! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
Would like to try this machine on the Fraser River in B.C.
And I really enjoyed your Alaska videos.
@@byrontalbot7694 as long as you don't let Dan Hurd use it ! 😂😂😂 Just kidding ! I love Dan's videos. I have a future design called the River Rattler just for that purpose. The sand filter process will be modified to meet clean water regulatory standards. 👍
Great mods! 💪🏻👍🏻✨️⛏️
Thank you Sir ! 👍
Very much enjoy watching your videos!
Awesome!! Thank you for watching. Hope they are inspirational. 👍
Really like your wash plant, well thought out,
Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated ! 👍👍👍
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Good job mate
Thank you Sir !
Thanks for the kind compliments ! Yes, I will eventually get around to that. A friend has small conveyors at his claim i might use.
Love your improvements, really looking great
Thank Joe ! I feel this is the final version for production. 👍
Hey Allan, Reese here Gold Seeker. That is pretty darn slick. I like your rattler. It seems to work very efficiently. 👍
Hi Reese. Good seeing you out there. Glad you liked the video. Hope to get out there soon. Thanks for watching !
Nice job on the upgrades
Thanks 👍
Really cool machine I like that! Really cool setup!
Thanks ! Glad you like it !
Allan, I am always impressed by your commitment to this project and that you are sharing this information with us.
I still believe that you can create a small conveyor to feed this unit making it easier on your back and likely even faster overall.
If this was done then you could also cover the lower end of the shaker deck and lose zero water from splashing out the sides.
something to look forward to I guess 😃 Thanks for this channel. (I built your original trommel and it worked as expected.)
Actually he's working on that.
I agree. It's in future plans. 👍
Hi Allan, I really like your new rock washer. Who'd a thunk you like to clean rocks. Must have a good cleaned rock market to handle your expenses. Probable more money with X rays. Matt
What you're saying is " Don't quit my day job ?" LOL!! Yeah, gold mining is hard work for sure ! Them old-timer were tough and rugged people. Gonna view the eclipse next April ? Good hearing from you !! 🤠⚒️⛏️👍
Hi Allan, I just subscribed. I like the water removal set up you have made. I think the upper deck improvements are OK but there is mud coming off with the rocks so you are loosing gold. You would be better with a trommel as it cleans better in my opinion. Nome is the coolest place to go if you get a chance. I attended the GPAA site and it was an amazing experience.
Hi Bill. Thanks for the Subscribe ! The rocks are whistle clean coming off the deck. These are altered metamorphic rock. They appear dirty, even though they are clean. Guess it's hard to tell in the video. Please check out my channel for my early trommel videos. Also check out my Nome videos. Was there last August. Best of luck to you prospecting ! 🤠⚒️⛏️👍
Nice Plant Good Job Can't Wate To Get Back Out There 👍👍👍
Best of luck to you !! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
The black sand actually will wrap around gold. Take the black sand and crush it down to powder then pan it and you will find more gold
You are correct. I've seen gold attached to kernels of black sand. 👍
Good to hear you're getting ready to go into production. Looking forward to seeing the rattler hitting the market. Are you going to be attending any events at the loud mine in Georgia or other GPAA / Lost Dutchman events in the southeast?
Hey Chris, thanks for your great compliments ! Eventually, I will make it out that direction. By then I'll have a different version called the River Rattler, designed to meet clean water standards for stream mining. Thanks so much for following my channel ! Good luck prospecting ! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
Nice machine! Thanks for sharing and also great to see the yellow stuff in the pan at the end. I especially like the water recirculation and filtration steps - should work well down here in Oz in those dryed-out creeks Cheers 🎉
You betcha. Should work great there ! That's what it's intended for. Thanks for wonderful comments. Best of luck prospecting ! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
Like the video and your new design.
Thank you Sir. Glad you enjoyed it ! Best of luck to you prospecting ! 🤠⚒️⛏️👍
that's awesome, i bet it's not cheep but you still rock
Thank you Sarah ! Glad you enjoyed the video. Haven't settled on an exact price but in range of $4500 - 5000. Thanks for watching !
Possibly reorient the motor and reroute the motor cable to avoid having a loose cable?
Even better if the reorientation cause the pay to be thrown back UP the deck.
I assume you are referring to the upper shaker deck ? On the production model I have the cable hanging a bit higher. Don't want it too tight because it could damage due to lack of flexibility. Reorientating the motor causes the material to stall. No good ! Best to keep the deck at 6 degrees and use the vortex action of the sprayers to do the cleaning. The studs hold the larger stones a few more seconds for more thorough wash. I think the plant is engineered for peak efficiency. 👍
Thank you for sharing Sir👍
Btw, There must be a Nobel Prize for the incredible work you do Allan!!
Wow, thank you! I agree. Lol ! I think we have a final version for production. 👍
Allan stainless is soft and with the hole cut in the main plate of the deck the rocks will wear this area out. In the old way you could just replace the plate as needed and change hole sizes if you wished. So just be prepared for those holes to ware out in time.
No problem. Just cut out that section and bolt on a punch plate. Stainless is much more durable than you think. It's not that soft. Ever try bending or drilling it ? More durable than carbon steel or aluminum. By the time these holes deform, it will be time to replace the deck, which will be at least a couple thousand hours. Thanks for watching ! 👍
Worked with all the time. Cutting it is not like working with sheet steel. You can cut it with saw blades or a nibbler. A grinder with abrasive wheel will just overheat the blade and tear it up because it is soft and folds over more than sparks away. Drilling is super easy, must be backed and drill sharp go at a low speed cutting the metal not spinning and causing the drill bits to heat up and dull. @@allansgoldmining
@@richardoconnor7162yep, I agree. Interesting properties on this metal for sure. I generally use a nibbler, but still have smooth out the edges. That's why I'm going to have a CNC sheet metal shop do most of the fabricating. More profesional results then what I have in the garage. High pressure, slowest speed possible for drilling. 👍
Yes, water jet cutting and punched out holes, electro polishing are real hard to do at home with out a lot of investment , We used make a bunch of decorations like 6 foot musky in stainless for fishing camps but the world changed. I still have designs in mind but not the funds to bring to market@@allansgoldmining
Alan could explain why the vibrators are mounted at a 45 deg on the dewatering section and horizontal on the upper shaker deck?
Good question, John ! There's lots of physics involved. The principle is called "Energy Balance Mechanism." The energy waves generated by the twin vibrators at 47 degrees creates a "G" force to produce an elliptical motion. As you probably noticed, the balls of material flowing off the dewatering deck are actually climbing uphill at 2 degrees. Neat stuff, right ? The single vibrator on the upper shaker deck creates a similar action, however, the ellipse comes in a wave rippling down the surface of the deck at 60hz. This causes rocks bounce around for improved cleansing. Watch my video published over a year ago called "Evolution of a Desert Wash Plant" where I explain more of the science. 😃 th-cam.com/video/3ULji1-5VAo/w-d-xo.html
Another thought, while I’m at it. Maybe Minelab Will produce a special production of the GOLD MONSTER 1000, and Call it the GOLD RATTLER 1000. To accompany each unit to check all of the tailings to make sure no gold was missed as it passes through the shaker table.
Just a thought…
Yep, a special accessory to the wash plant for sure. LOL ! Actually, the Gold Rattler name and logo is now an international trademark. They will need a license from me. LOL !
Awesome wash plant, one of the best I've seen in a long time. Is this just a project you built for yourself or is this a machine you plan on putting into mass production?
I plan on building the first two commercial plants next week ! Hope to be in full production by summer. Thanks for the kind compliments ! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
@@allansgoldmining any idea as the final retail price.
Yes, we finally priced the other at $5495. It includes everything except generator, water tank, electric cord, hose, and sand. 👍
Three minor points. Your springs hang inwards so are dampening your range of movements. In Australia several mines have rectangular slots eg 10mm x 20mm for angular gold. Top section against the flow, bottom with. Third, if you can get your vibratory spin to work upwards again the feed flow, slower feed greater clean.
The angle of the springs are 15 degrees. The angle is for stability purposes, not enough to compromise excitation of vibrating deck. Slots are okay but tend to jam more often, thus reducing classification efficiency. I prefer to lower the deck angle rather than reverse the vibratory ellipse. Remember, the rocks have to travel over the 5/16" holes at the end. Reversing the vibrator motor would cause the rocks to stall. It is better to leave the direction alone but angling the sprayers upwards instead. Thanks for watching, mate ! 👍🤠⛏️⚒️
Great stuff Alan. I was thinking at first, why not just use a good trommel. But I think after seeing your whole rig, it is because of the heavy clay material. Anyway, nice innovation and design.
Thank you ! Appreciate your comments ! Yeah, trommels tend to take up too much room, high maintenance, and alignment is critical to it's operation. A stacked trommel system (main trommel, sluice, and dewatering trommel) would be twice as tall, making it impractical for standard use by hobby prospectors. If you watch some of my original videos, beginning 7 years ago, you can see how I've gradually evolved from a trommel system to a shaker deck platform. Thus, giving birth to the Gold Rattler. Best of luck to you prospecting !
put a little bit of alum in the last filter bucket. put two different riffles in the sluice box.
What is alum ? Are you referring to aluminum sulfate ? There is no need for different riffles. The Pick Puss mat captures all visible gold. I've done extensive testing. Watch my original Gold Rattler video from May 2022. I prove the efficiency of the sluice mat. Thanks for watching. 👍
Happy New Year 🎉 Allen! Are you currently working on a new water filtration system?
Happy New Year to you as well. I'm sticking with the current system for production reasons. However, I'm investigating a lamella classifier as an alternative to the pressurized sand filter.
Just needs a built-in step stool or ramp to save your back from lifting all the buckets.
Actually, shovel a dirt pad to stand on, and you're ready to go ! 👍 As for myself, height is not an
Issue. I can run a couple yards with no problem.
How do we buy this plant? Do you sell it? If so, please post a link and how much will it be if you don’t make it or are you trying to develop this out understand if this is for the public or just for TH-cam please let me know. Thank you. It looks like a good unit.
Thank you for the kind compliments. Yes, I just started production last month. Here is the website. www.goldrattler.com
Excellent Great, how much does it cost to make this product.
Is it possible to make and sell this wonderful product?
I hope to being production mid 2024. Ballpark price will be about $5k if inflation costs can settle down. This will include almost everything except the tank, generator, sand, hose, electric cord. Stay tuned !
Love the setup not into desert mining. But if could transfer some vibration into a sluice with miners moss and expanded think catch alot of super fine gold. Work great as a high banker.
Hi Randy. Thanks for watching. 👍 Eventually, I will be producing a River Rattler that will meet clean water act regulations for high banking. Stay tuned !
@@allansgoldmining id be more than happy to be a tester. dirt around here is like a clay dirt gotta wet before running or its just clay balls.
@@randysmith3171 yeah, some of that clay back there it really tough ! I watch Jason up in WI, flour gold wizard. He's got that nasty gray clay. I think it's too gooey for the Rattler. The clay out here is more like powder, so it's much easier to wash because it's not bound so tight. 👍
@@allansgoldmining i think underestimating what you made. You done a great job on it. I been wanting something like this. When comes out i will be buying. Only one thing i seen i would change. Which for me is great. I cant leave good enough alone.
You can try if curious
Angle the spray bar where spraying back up table 30 to 45 degrees. Should create enough boiling action to flip rocks and help bust clay. Giving more wash time. Looked like straight down on video.
@@randysmith3171Ah ha ! Great minds think alike. Yeah, I've thought about angling the spray 30 degrees upwards too ! One day I might tinker with that. Would be hard to cut a new PVC pipe. Best of luck prospecting ! 👍👍👍
Nice setup but unfortunately not better then mine, but I like the idea😊
Your rig is nice. However, the over spray won't last long in the desert. 🤔🤠
@allansgoldmining yeah, we are in two whole different places were the conditions are very different 😊 I did mine in aluminium but I think as you say that stainless steal is better. Keep up the good work👍
@@outnorthprospectingbest of luck to you too ! 👍
So when are you going to have that ready for sale
It's a long process unfortunately. More than expected. Probably mid 2024. Keep in touch. 👍
I love this design, very efficient! I'm intrigued with the dewatering deck. What angle do you set that at? It doesn't look very steep.
Thanks for the kind compliments. Glad you like it ! Actually, the angle on the dewatering deck is set at -2 degrees. So, the material is climbing uphill to get out. Isn't that amazing ? 😮 It's the invisible physics that makes it happen. 👍
@@allansgoldmining I would've never guessed that! Apparently it's all about placement and orientation of the vibrating motor(s). Amazing, great job!
Thanks Bro ! I took 6 months of my life to figure it out. Coal and oil industry have massive machines like this, however, there is no data on how make one. As if they keep it a secret ! Scaling it down was challenging, too. There are plenty of videos of the Big Boys in action, which help me decipher some secrets. Lol !
I'm honestly trying to make one kind of like it on a smaller scale for the end of my trommell & Gold cube setup. I recirculate and am constantly fighting vegetation, clay and silt. I'm hoping to increase my runtime on the water. Your channel is a great source of info and ideas! Thank you!
@JudoGuyinMT I agree ! The more you can filter the muck and vegetation the more you extend the life of your water. Best of luck to you prospecting. 🤠👍⛏️⚒️👍👍👍
Hello Allen, just missed you in Nome I was there the week before. Would have been great to meet you up there. I have been watching you work on this Rattler for a while now. I have two claims in AZ that I could use your invention. Do we have a ballpark of cost or when I can get one? Gene
Hey Gene, we probably passed by each other at the airport. LOL ! Did you have a good time up there ? I hope to start production mid 2024. Haven't settled on an exact price, but with inflation, appears to be about $5k. This will include most everything except generator, water tank, sand, electrical cord and hose. Thanks for following me on the channel, and good luck prospecting !
Had a great time in Nome! Ok I will be looking for a video when you start selling. Will you be at the Gold show in Quartzsite?@@allansgoldmining
Do you use drip-dry in your water so the minerals that are washed away drop out of the water more easily so you can have a cleaner water to wash your rocks again with the same water
Nice idea, but not effective in this process because the water recirculation is 1.5 minutes. Not enough time to settle. Large ponds are required, which is not practical for hobby prospectors. This is why sand filters are best approach in this scenario. Appreciate your comments. Thanks for watching. 👍
bro, with that clay that you're getting in the filters, if you store it, i'm sure you could sell it
I know, right ? Could sell a beauty cosmetic. Lol !
Interesting machine well done. What is the average water consumption per hour and how long does your original water last per yard
Great questions. On average, it takes about 40 gallons to process a cubic yard. Because I'm running gooey clay material, I change water twice a day. Stream gravel about once per day. It really depends on material type. Thanks for watching !! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍
@@allansgoldmining you bet 👍. That’s not too bad.
I think you need a little more pitch in that at least another four or 5 inches higher in the front so those rocks will truly roll off of there. You shouldn’t have to help them off of there.
I don't have to help them off. Rocks exit well on their own. Increasing the incline will cause rocks to exit too fast, and not receive adequate wash time. This shaker deck is specifically designed so that larger rocks and clay clots transit slowler for more efficient wash. Finer pebbles move faster and are directed onto the sluice.
hey allan it was 1980 feb. that eclipse i was telling you about. Im pretty sure it was one of those years been such a long time ago.
You're probably correct. 👍
i talked from club meet hinckley the persons
still didnt return that sample of garrett gold. anyhow..@@allansgoldmining
That's an awesome set up how much are you selling it for
Hope to start selling by mid 2024. Hard to predict price due to economic conditions, however, most likely be near $5k. This includes most everything except generator, water tank, sand, hose, power extension cord.
This is a lot late, but the reason that the motor has almost no movement is tgat it is sitting in a vibration null point. A move of an inch would help that. It is similar to the tacoma-narrows bridge. The supports were unintentionally placed at the null points, which allowed the winds to generate a vibratory harmonic which ripped it apart.
Watchvtge documentary. It is a great waychbof engineering oops 😁👍
Thanks for your comments. I did a lot of experimenting with motor positioning and results were pretty much the same. The new modification works perfectly.
You've proved your point Alan,,now sell me your creation,,I have Cash/Plastic, whatever you want/need
Thank you for your interest. Very much appreciated ! Hope to start production mid 2024. 👍
@allansgoldmining
I can't wait that long, but will. May I give you my down payment now? I want to be your 1st customer
Looks really good. Would love to have o e of my own how much
We'll start manufacturing in mid 2024. Because of inflation, I haven't settled on exact price, but probably near $5k. This includes almost everything except generator, water tank, sand, hose, extension cord.
Hi Allen, have you looked into lamella clarifiers? Or radial flow settlers?
I've looked into radial flow settlers, but not Lamella classifieds. Do you know much about them ? We'll have look into it. The radial settler works well on large operations, but not sure if I can scale it down to our level and make it practical ? 🤔
@@allansgoldmining there’s some good TH-cam tutorials on them, just going to drop the Wikipedia page here. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamella_clarifier
They are compact and good post-treatment for your sand filters. Gravity feed, very efficient.
I’ve been experimenting with a radial flow settler design. Commonly used in aquaculture for removing waste solids, they are usually made from a 55-gal drum. Could probably get away with a 5-gal bucket size depending on the flow rate. Would be an idea fit ahead of the lamella clarifier removing most solids 400+ mesh
@@MerchantMarineGuythank you very much for the info. We'll definitely look into it. Any improvements to extend the water purity would certainly be a good bonus for sure ! Good luck with your process. 👍👍👍
When/where can I pick up my very own Gold Rattler?
Email me at: info@goldrattler.com and I can place you on the list. Sales are in Henderson, NV
that's a funny looking eco tec
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Well done...are you planning to sell this machine? Very interested so let me know please.
In the process of building two now. Hope to be in full production by mid year.
My friend how much does one machine cost?
Go to the website: www.goldrattler.com I have all the information, instructional videos, and pricing. Thanks for watching !
🎉good morning. Solar eclipse this Oct 14th 2023 9:13 am to 12:29pm. Anyway last time I saw full solar eclipse 1979. Long time ago.
Annular eclipse (ring of fire) is okay, but nothing like being on the centerline of a total solar eclipse. I observed the 2017 eclipse in Casper, WY. I'll be observing the total eclipse April 8, 2024 in south Texas. 👍
❤ola Allen great job know what ypu mean about H2O here in CA😊
Thanks, Monty ! Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Allan. How can I get in touch with you
Hi Jason. My email is: goldrattler@gmail.com
What is the final cost of this?
Don't know yet. Probably around $5k due to inflation of materials. Hope to start production mid 2024. 👍
great, a few days work and thousands invested to make 25 bucks nice!
It's better than you think. If we're easy, everyone would be doing it.
Why dont u add a conveyor to feed the gold rattler?
I don't have one. However, it is designed for that purpose. I've been looking at a model for $2500. I need two. One as a feeder, the other as a stacker. 👍
I do understand the whole game of being out there enjoying life and all, but to only find that tiny amount after the cost of this unit and hauling and setting up and breaking down to pack up. I can’t justify it for a gram of gold. Each to their own I guess. I’ll stick to detecting.
Perhaps on a day basis you are right. However, if I spend a week at it, I'll recover much more. Adding a conveyor and mini excavator will probably smoke out more daily gold than a detectorist. My gold is fairly consistent, where detectorist can go for days not finding any shiny. The ground I'm working isn't super rich, but close to home. The purpose is to demonstrate functionality. Wait until I find a hot spot !! Best of luck to you prospecting. 👍👍👍
Totally agree and understand Allan. Thanks for the reply. 👍🏻
What are the dimensions [LxWxH] of your final creation?, minus the trailer. I want to place it inside the bed of my trunk on a retractable/100% extendable platform.
The outside dimensions are 45" x 30" x 34". Hope you send me pictures or video when you get it mounted. Sounds interesting. How are you going to transport water, or do you have a source nearby ?
I have a 75 gallon tank currently
@@allansgoldmining Allan
When is the weight of your creation? Minus the trailer
@@jamesweaver1109 You might want to double that. It takes 60 gallons to fill all the tubs, and approximately 40 gallons to wash a cubic yard, depending on material type. 150 gallons will last me a weekend.
@@jamesweaver1109 I'm guessing 130 lbs. Not sure, because I have only weighed it attached to a trailer.
How much is this unit?
Hope to start production mid 2024. I don't have an exact price due to inflation, however, it's looking to be about $5k, which includes almost everything except the water tank, generator, sand, hose, and electric cord. Please watch my original Gold Rattler video from May 2022 for more details. Thanks for watching ! 👍
How much is this ?
Watch my other video "Gold Rattler Wash Plant Production Begins." I explain all the details and pricing. Also, visit the website: www.goldrattler.com where I have tutorial videos and more product information. Thank you very much for watching ! 🤠⛏️⚒️👍