DIY Gold Shaker Table: Create Your Own Efficient Mining Tool

Well, let me tell you, makin’ a homemade gold shaker table ain’t as hard as it sounds. You just gotta know a few things and have the right materials handy. First off, if you’re lookin’ to find some gold, this here table helps you separate that shiny stuff from all the other bits and pieces you dig up.

Now, you gotta start with a flat surface. Ain’t no fancy thing, just a piece of wood or some old metal will do. You can use plywood if you got it, but make sure it’s sturdy. You don’t want it wobbly when you’re workin’ on it.

Here’s what you need:

One flat table surface
Some wood or metal to make the frame
Screen mesh for the top
Some kind of motor or hand crank
Water source, like a hose
Gold pan for collectin’ your gold

First step, you gotta make the frame. Take your wood or metal and cut it to size. You want it to hold up the table surface nice and tight. Once you got that, screw or nail it together real good. You don’t want it fallin’ apart when you start shakin’ things.

Next, you lay your flat surface on top of that frame. If you’re usin’ wood, make sure to sand it down a bit so it’s smooth. Nobody wants rough edges when they’re tryin’ to work. Now, you gotta add the screen mesh on top of that. This is where the magic happens, folks. The mesh will catch the gold while lettin’ all the other stuff fall through.

Now let’s talk about the shakin’. You can either use a little motor to make it shake or you can do it by hand if you’re feelin’ strong. If you got a motor, mount it under the table. Attach a crank or a belt to make it work. If not, just be ready to use your hands to give it a good shake.

Next comes the water part: You gotta have some water flowin’ over that table. You can use a hose or any bucket that you can pour from. The water helps move the gold down the table while wash away the dirt and other junk. You want a nice steady flow, not too much, or it’ll wash away your gold.

When everything is set, it’s time to start usin’ it! Take the stuff you dug up, crush it up a bit if you can, and put it on the table. Turn on the motor or start shakin’ by hand, and let the water do its work. Watch as the gold makes its way down the mesh while all the heavy stuff stays behind.

Once you’re done shakin’, you can collect what’s left in the gold pan. That’s where the fun part comes in. You might just find some shiny bits of gold waiting for ya! And if you’re lucky, maybe a bit more than you expected.

Don’t forget to clean your table after you’re done. Gold prospectin’ is messy work, but it’s all worth it when you find that little nugget of gold. And if you keep at it, you’ll get the hang of makin’ your own shaker table and findin’ gold in no time.

So there you go, folks. With some simple materials and a little elbow grease, you can make yourself a homemade gold shaker table right in your own backyard. Happy prospectin’!