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A few weeks ago I was detecting in Castlemaine area and came across this rock which sent my detector screaming. I tried to smash it at the time with my pick but couldn’t, so I brought it home to have a better go at it. Could not even get a chip off it, let alone smash it. It is strongly...

Yes, but you brought it to my attention which I appreciate. I’m not very good at searching for things on this site yet. Still learning how to navigate it.

Thanks DR - this is great!

Good luck Denis - it is nice going out into the bush and having a reason to be there, and it’s a bonus when you actually find some gold.

Redfin - Thank you. I’ll definitely give that a try. I did do a ground balance, but not on the dirt that came out of the hole. Makes sense to do it as you suggest. 😊

Thanks for the welcome Hawkear. I have been out a few times now and found some pieces of gold almost every time - beginners luck maybe 🤷🏻‍♀️. Its going to take time for me to learn about the different types of rock and ground. It’s very confusing and frustrating when I get a target and dig only...

That’s okay, I’ve found it on their website so I’ll get some tomorrow. Thanks.

Just had thought - what type of container can I put it in?

Thanks Jaros. That is very interesting, I will have a read up about it too, and give it a go. Not sure yet how I will attach my tiny bits of gold to a string 😂 but I’m sure I will come up with something. He says to use the purest water you can get, would distilled water work?

Thanks so much Moneybox - I’ll give it a go.

I hope so Jaros. Excuse my ignorance, but what is a gravity test?

The other day I found two smallish rocks - one quartz and the other ironstone - and both gave good signals. I brought them home and a friend helped to break them up and I was pleasantly surprised to see how much gold was in them. Not enough to retire on, but this was only my third time out so I...

Went out again today, this time with a friend who has vastly more experience at detecting and where best to go than I do - and I found my first two pieces of gold. I was so excited when I got down to those last few bits of gravel expecting to see another piece of lead shot and could almost not...

Moneybox - this is great! Love the video, it really demonstrates that you cant tell whats there simply by sound alone. Some amazing pieces there! Thank you.

Hey T - thanks so much for the advice. I really appreciate that you have taken the time to write it all up. I like your thinking about GeoVic - the thought has crossed my mind that everyone can see the same things and that many many people have been going to the same sites for years, so whats...

I took myself out yesterday for the first time on my own, and only the second time with my own detector. I did a little research for locations on GeoVic, but nothing really prepares you for finding your way when you are actually out there. I might have got myself a little lost :lol: , but that...

Thanks Dave, I just sent you a message before I read this. Thank you.

Ive got a plastic shovel of sorts, just a cheapy from Bunnings for the time being. I will likely end up getting a pick from Miners Den and will grab a decent plastic shovel then. One lesson I did learn on my first time out was not to wear any jewellery :argh: , or shoes with reinforced toes...

Hey Dave Are you still making them? Cheers Jules

Hi Ron - appreciate you replying to me. Happy for you that you are enjoying your retirement fishing :D , disappointed for me you have retired from making the picks :( All the best.