V-Mat and Moss

[Bryan V]

I just picked up a used Keene Backpack Dredge off Craigslist and wanted to modify it a little.
It came with the standard carpet and a piece of V Mat that was just lying in there all warped and loose.

I am am thinking of gluing down some new v mat and was wondering what is the best adhesive for this.
i was also thinking of going to miners moss. If I do, should I run v mat all the way down the sluice so the moss will ride over it or just keep the mat at the top part right up to the riffles?
thanks
Bryan V

 

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[(SilverPirate)]

Im not an expert but id try gorilla tape on the edges like in the goldhog videos when there making the matting for the sluice , and figure a way to run it with out being permanently glued until u test it.

 

[GrizzlyGremlin]

I use silicone caulking. reason being as listed above, you can rip it up and get the glue off.

 

[goldgit'r]

Glue the v mat to a piece of aluminum cut to fit the area so you can remove it to clean.
I you run miners do not put v mat under it, just be sure your riffles compress the moss tightly against the bottom of the sluice.
IMHO

Wes

 

[Bryan V]

Ok thanks guys.
The riffles press the moss firmly to the box. In fact I can hardly clamp it down with the expanded metal in.
Im thinking about leaving the expanded out and just running the moss.
It is still very tight without it.

 

[russau]

depending on the size of gold your finding , Gold Hog mat works great on the fines and IF you suck up anything bigger , itll take care of it also! IT WORKS!

 

[utah mason]

I'm in a area with mostly fine gold (-100 to - 200) I switched to hog moss. I'm retaining at least 70% more fines over green carpet. There were hardly any fines with green carpet, with hog moss there's 20 - 40 pcs in every tsp of cons. It may seem like a tight squeeze with moss expanded metal and riffles, but the moss stays tight and doesn't puff up and mess up your flow at expanded metal. You can't go wrong with a gold hog product. I love my hog moss and hog pan!