Golden Legends Tales of Buried Treasure

Found a very impressive video on how to make a "Focus Pan". This fella's invention, which is also commercially sold now, combines the action of panning with something similar to a liquification trap. It really is quite compelling. The video is well-done by the inventor and the plan requires materials that only cost a few cents if that. The pan is supposed to yield much more than a sluice in an equivalent amount of time. I'm going to build one. Hope you find this useful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ALGgP1KeVGc

Cool idea. Never saw one before. You'll like it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=fw25MdZbWh4

the article has step by step instructions on how to fashion a gold panning pan from a cake pan.  Very good instructions and very affordable. I hope you enjoy the ideas. http://www.ehow.com/how_8050911_make-gold-separator-cake-pan.html

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I do not smelt any metal. But I often hear prospectors asking about the process for gold. I found a pretty good explanation. I recommend reading the Tips and Warnings at the end of the article first! Acid must be used carefully. Acid mixed produces fumes that can be caustic. Be extremely careful if you proceed. http://www.ehow.com/how_4826998_refine-gold-smelt.html