well finally got a trommel built

[vaquero44]

well I got it built but of course no time to try it..........it came out ok but the hopper got a little hacked here and there but long as it works good is all it matters so will try to take some pics out in the field some time this is a mikes trammel build used 1/4" screen

 

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[Goodyguy]

Looks like you did a good job to me

GG~

 

[Bnugget]

Looks good, just a few suggestions, did you use ny-lock nuts? I can see those bolts loosening up if you didn't. And the hardware cloth you chose looks a bit thin so you might want to be careful putting too large of gravel through it.

Just my 2 cents, good job on the build!

 

[vaquero44]

I just recently tried it on some really nasty clay/mica/ silty like stuff tourmaline mining and worked great had to keep the water to it though so it wouldn't clog but I'm pretty happy with it river gravel works awesome

 

[matt_unique]

This is an older thread but how did the trommel work? For now I'm sticking with my Keene A52 and this looks like a great idea to make classifying easier.

 

[jcazgoldchaser]

This is an older thread but how did the trommel work? For now I'm sticking with my Keene A52 and this looks like a great idea to make classifying easier.

Mike's Hand Trommel





Roll of 3/8" hardware cloth, a couple poles, and a tarp works wonders too.