My trommel build ( NEW VIDEO )

[jog]

Have been working on this project for close to three weeks now. One of my claims has a lot of old dredge tailing's and I am going to use this for doing my testing.

 

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[Gravel Hog]

Re: My trommel build

Looking good, jog, real good. Internal spray bar and the sluice is left. Should be out testing it soon.

 

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[Tarkus]

Re: My trommel build

jog: Sweet build, from an old fabricator looks like good workmanship and design.
Good luck and lots of gold we hope.

 

[jog]

Re: My trommel build

Adjuster for the chain on the drum.

 

[strickman]

Re: My trommel build

dang jog ,that thing keeps looking better and better.....you keep that up, and make me one too !!!!!!!!!!

 

[Gravel Hog]

Re: My trommel build

Yes, indeed. Very nice and a big thanks for sharing.

 

[jog]

Re: My trommel build

Made a couple of modifications today. I had two caster wheels to keep the drum centered but they were junk so I made a nylon bushing instead. Also made an adjustable third leg to control the outlet end of the trommel, and can also use it to pull the trommel around by hand.

 

[FiresEye]

Re: My trommel build

Very nice adjustment to the capability of maneuvering the angle of said mechanism.
No one builds machinery like that without knowing where to move some dirt to produce results.
Just stating the obvious. Which could be noticable or not, depending on the deductive reasoning involved.

 

[GrayCloud]

Re: My trommel build

Regarding the UHMW bushings you made. When you start running the trommel, you will notice a black substance where the UHMW, metal and water interact. It is a natural chemical occurrence, so don't think something is wrong. It is not excessive wear.

 

[jog]

Re: My trommel build

Thanks GrayCloud...

 

[jog]

Re: My trommel build

I've got a little further but I am waiting for a piece of metal to be bent and a sluice.

 

[Gravel Hog]

Re: My trommel build ( A little closer to the end )

Dang it, Jog, that is looking nicey nice.

 

[Astrobouncer]

Re: My trommel build ( A little closer to the end )

That is some of the best homemade equipment I have ever seen. Well done.

 

[jog]

Re: My trommel build ( A little closer to the end )

Thanks guys...

 

[FiresEye]

Re: My trommel build ( A little closer to the end )

I want that guy^ on my team!
No seriously jog, that's a great time saver and awesome craftmanship. Not big enough to be commercial, and small enough to be portable. Totally awesome!

 

[jog]

Re: My trommel build ( A little closer to the end )

When I'm all done I will show a pic of the tools I used. In case anyone decides to make one.

 

[Traveller]

Re: My trommel build ( A little closer to the end )

jog
I am very impressed with your handiwork. You do quite professional work and should be very proud of your creation.
I have a question, regarding trommels. I have never owned one but I have noticed that the openings on the drum always seem to be 1/2" + in size.
Have you (or anyone else reading this) ever seen a trommel with 8 mesh screen on its drum? Would this work or would it be too restrictive? I am developing a concentrator based on sand liquefaction from vibration and it is necessary to classify everything to -8 mesh.
I understand, of course, that it would likely be necessary to classify to 1/4"-1/2" before attempting to classify to 8 mesh in a trommel.
Regards
Bob
PS I couldn't help but notice, in your first batch of pics, what appear to be worn horseshoes hanging on your sawhorse. Do you shoe horses?

 

[jog]

Re: My trommel build ( A little closer to the end )

Travellar..
Personally this is my first attempt at a trommel and I have never used one either. I would think that a person could build something that could classify to 8 mesh. It might have to be done in stages but I think it's possible.
I have several hundred horse shoes because I build all kinds of things out of them. Just trying to make some extra money. I get them from a farrier.
Thanks for the nice comments.

 

[GrayCloud]

Re: My trommel build ( A little closer to the end )

Used shoes with wear on them look so much better than the new one.
Lots more character.

 

[jog]

Re: My trommel build ( Building The Sluice Box)

Started the sluice box.

 

[freddy williams]

Re: My trommel build ( Building The Sluice Box)

Dan Jog and Stan you both have build awsome looking trommel Love the setup you have Jog with the sluice and everything it sure is nice I am designing something for myself in ways of a trommell and all I lake is the welder to get started but I am going to be buying that next month. And just want to say God bless to everyone and Hope you pans are always filled with Gold. HH