Equipment Recommendations for a Newby

[Huzee]

Hey Guys,

Just wondering if anyone has any equipment recommendations for a newby looking at prospecting for both gems and gold ?

My family has some gold pans around. Just wondering if a cheap metal detector is a good idea too ?

 

[Nugget]

Hey Huzee, check out the following list I posted on another topic.

• Garrett Deluxe Panning Kit[/*]
• 1/4" Classifier[/*]
• Angus MacKirk Grub Steak Sluice[/*]
• Power Step Shovel[/*]
• 20Ltr Buckets[/*]
• Plastic Hand Shovel[/*]
• Gum Boots[/*]
• Full Brim Hat[/*]
• Sunnies[/*]

Cheap metal detectors probably wont perform to your expectations. My suggestion would be to start with the above list, have a play around in the creek and get a feel for the hobby first, that way you may be able to justify buying a more expensive detector later on which would increase your odds of finding gold. Just a thought.

 

[Nugget]

For gems, you'll also want to invest in some sieves.

 

[Greglz86]

For gems I would get a 1/8" and a 1/4" sieve.
as for pans I can recomend either the turbopan or garrett super sluice. There are plenty of demonstration vids on youtube for both these pans.
Regards greg

 

[TenOunce Tone]

Here is a link to a post I started a few months ago.

Welcome and good luck in your hunt

Cheers, Tone

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1713

 

[slowflow]

Huzee, wat ya plannin doin?

see walbanker if that is your direction