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Sluice Boxes Riffle-less Systems Part 1

Posted on October 10, 2014 by The Fossicker

Fifteen years ago I bought a Fold Up Sluice Box to take with me on a trip to New Zealand. It was going to be my first attempt at using a so-called Standard Sluice arrangement in the field. Up to … Continue reading →

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Sluice Boxes, Riffle-less Introduction

Posted on September 15, 2014 by The Fossicker

Just what is a Riffle? Traditionally a Riffle is an obstruction. In the mining equipment world the Riffle was, and still is, generally used to obstruct and slow down the movement of gravels to cause the dropping out of the … Continue reading →

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