Last Post 18 Jul 2024 11:06 PM by  Kinzea Thompson
Best Tool for Digging Holes In Gravel
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Garrett Bliss
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02 Feb 2024 06:41 PM
    I am researching better equipment after my last prospecting trip broke 2 shovels. The area where I like to set up my sluice and run is next to a large gravel bar. The issue is the gold is deep (1-2 feet) under gravel varying in size. Getting down there is hard work but it pays off very well. I am wondering if there are any specific types of equipment that you all recommend for digging in gravel. Any info would be appreciated, thanks!
    Mary McCarty
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    02 Feb 2024 07:44 PM
    How about one of these? 😃
    https://x.alibaba.com/AvdX62?ck=pdp
    Garrett Bliss
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    02 Feb 2024 07:58 PM
    Haha, that would definitely do the trick for sure. If only I didn't live in California with its crazy laws, they wouldn't like it if I rolled onto a claim with one of those 🤣.
    Mary McCarty
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    02 Feb 2024 11:25 PM
    🤣🤣🤣

    I actually recommend a combination of a good sturdy pointed all metal shovel and one with a flat front for scooping. That motion will move more gravel faster.
    Kinzea Thompson
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    18 Jul 2024 11:06 PM
    Perhaps a small rototiller?
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