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  1. Aussiedigs

    QED PL3

    1 year old with very little use. Immaculate cond. Comes with Minelab 11" mono $1,750
  2. Aussiedigs

    Eh?

    So far no one has been able to identify this. Its exactly 1 long, about 3/16 in dia (havent measured the dia), hollow, thin walled. Itt has GE with an anchor. This is raised not stamped. Any ideas? .
  3. Aussiedigs

    QEDs on special

    Howard has posted this on the QED Facebook group. QED XMAS SPECIAL The QED Dealers are pleased to announce a fantastic XMAS special that is only available during December 2019. For anybody wishing to purchase a QED during December, then you can choose a package with a Nugget Finder 17 x 13...
  4. Aussiedigs

    GPX Shaft lock

    Guys, The lock you swivel to lock the shafts. Does anyone know the true name for these? Onyas Al.
  5. Aussiedigs

    Prospectors pick

    I bought a pick awhile back that was supposed to be a large but i consider this to be small. I made this pick this arvo out of a light duty car spring. Its thinner than your typical heavier duty spring but heavier than a plough disc. Perfect! 36 handle.
  6. Aussiedigs

    Playing with Old Fridges

    So not to conflict with Ridge Runners thread i thought id start this one as i have modified a few old Waecos. One an old CF60 analogue fridge, the slightly later CF50 digital and a CF40 digital. The old CF60 started to have a high consumption so i disconnected the thermister, fitted a digital...
  7. Aussiedigs

    W.J.Taylor token 1851

    This arvos finds. The 1851 token by W.J.Taylor and some buttons all from the same hole. I was swing over old gold ground with the QED and as i was leaving i got a sound. First pulled out the token then the buttons.
  8. Aussiedigs

    Boundaries, prospecting licence Vic

    Gday all, How can we determine the physical boundaries of current licensed areas in Victoria? I want to detect near some current licensed areas but dont want to overstep my bounds! Regards. Al.
  9. Aussiedigs

    First QED gold

    Actually, first ever gold! Some tiny species. Surprised the 11 Commander mono picked up on the large quartz piece with little evidence of gold. Over an already worked mullock heap, Nth East Vic. .
  10. Aussiedigs

    Lower shaft end piece

    Hi guys, Went backside over this arvo with the 20 Nugget Finder on. When i got up the coil was twisted on the end. Does anyone know what adhesive is used to anchor the end piece to the carbon fibre? Cheers guys. Al.
  11. Aussiedigs

    2 kg

    https://www.9news.com.au/national/gold-nugget-two-kilogram-160k-specimen-at-ballarat-unearthed-by-prospector-news-victoria/2568e03e-c0fc-4486-98f3-15f331f00072?fbclid=IwAR0uGFcCtJS41mNZ0t2EZlndYeFHDZLyY4jm0KIrQAv5Tl-Nc2ptfpi9N94
  12. Aussiedigs

    Pinnak Sandstone?

    Hi guys, trying to identify this rock common south of Beechworth. Pinnack Sandstone or would it go by another name? Thanks guys.
  13. Aussiedigs

    Gold Beyond The Workings?

    Most detect where gold has been worked/found before. I cant remember reading about successful finds beyond worked ground with detectors. Not saying its not viable but would like to read more about successful finds beyond/between worked ground. The right indicators are there from what i have...
  14. Aussiedigs

    Calibration weight digital scales

    Guys, I bought a cheap digital scales off Ebay. They say to use a weight for calibration. What is typically used and where from? Thanks guys. Al.
  15. Aussiedigs

    Tips for the beginner

    Found this online. Good read for the beginner. http://raregoldnuggets.com/?p=4699
  16. Aussiedigs

    WHITES TDI PRO OZ

    Hi gals n guys, Can those that have had experience with these please give me the pros and cons of this detector? It will be used in highly mineralised ground in north east Vic. Im hearing they arent fantastic on the smaller gold? Thanks all. Al.
  17. Aussiedigs

    Prospecting Chinese Worked Ground

    Gday all, Is it worth detecting over Chinese worked ground? They were known to be quite thorough. Panning, sluicing i understand is worth it but my thinking nuggets would be few and far between? Al.
  18. Aussiedigs

    Al in Beechworth

    Hi Guys n Gals. I have a Gold Bug pro on its way being new to detecting. Living in Beechworth puts me in the heart of the Nth East Vic and always camping in old gold locations so it only makes sense i do some prospecting. Im still heavily into trailbike riding and like to scout for hidden old...
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