Made a new sifter

Steve · May 7, 2017

Was forced to abandon my last 1 at the airport.
This 1 is a little smaller. Also opted for bigger holes and a plastic screen inside for faster sifting. Some people might use zip ties. I always manage to break 1 standing in the ocean... so went with shoe laces instead. Readily available, no sharp edges, can adjust if needed.
Total weight about 1lb. No metal so I can scan under it to see if the target is in the sifter. Rate this 1 about an 7/10. Missing the pool noodle elbows for the corners.

Original idea from Clive Clynick (great book) I just modified it for my locations.
All I need now is to find my old tow rope.

Tlane38003 · May 7, 2017

That is nice what did you use for the basket you could probly cut the noodle at 90 degree and crazy glue it to gether

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Steve · May 7, 2017

Tlane38003 said:
That is nice what did you use for the basket you could probly cut the noodle at 90 degree and crazy glue it to gether

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Ordered a special size bread tray. The corners I need to get the pool noodle elbows. At least aesthetically. Glue wouldn't work due to exposure and strain

FelixtheCat · May 7, 2017

Looks good! I made one years back that I took out and played with once. Never took out again as it wasn't for me. I have always been for one that "less is more". Although there have been times that I wish I was wearing a weight belt. :roll:

SlingingCoils · May 7, 2017

I been wanting to make one of these for a long time. I guess a trip to Walmart is in order tonight.

Steve · May 7, 2017

FelixtheCat said:
Looks good! I made one years back that I took out and played with once. Never took out again as it wasn't for me. I have always been for one that "less is more". Although there have been times that I wish I was wearing a weight belt.

Fairly calm waters with swinging the df. I just scoop and dump. Nothing better than seeing a fat honker sitting in there 20 minutes later.

Steve · May 7, 2017

SlingingCoils said:
I been wanting to make one of these for a long time. I guess a trip to Walmart is in order tonight.

Becareful which tray you choose. Some will break after being hit with a scoop once or twice

Reef Runner · May 7, 2017

I got to ask.....what the heck is it :?:

and what is it's purpose :?:

Steve · May 7, 2017

Reef Runner said:
I got to ask.....what the heck is it and what is it's purpose

You dump your scoop full onto it. No need to sift the scoop. Can dump up to 5 scoop fulls on it. When wading you can leave your scoop on top. Certain conditions target recovery rate goes from minutes to seconds.
I play the numbers. The more targets I recover and the faster I do it = higher chance of gold. I can dump my scoop full on this and be on the next target while the sifter sorts through everything for me

ohiochris · May 7, 2017

Good work on the sifter.

A while back I was wanting to make one , then I realized I already had a gold prospecting classifier I made from the top 6 or 8 inches of a 5 gallon bucket with half inch hardware cloth at the bottom ( easy to make ). I put some pool noodle around the top edge and secured with zip ties and it worked great. I thought it might be a little small but as it turned out it really wasn't , but the relatively small diameter ( compared to some sifters ) made it really easy to transport and pull along with me on a rope.

Reef Runner · May 7, 2017

Steve said:
You dump your scoop full onto it. No need to sift the scoop. Can dump up to 5 scoop fulls on it. When wading you can leave your scoop on top. Certain conditions target recovery rate goes from minutes to seconds.
I play the numbers. The more targets I recover and the faster I do it = higher chance of gold. I can dump my scoop full on this and be on the next target while the sifter sorts through everything for me

Ahhha....it's floating in the waves, and sifting out the sand/dirt, while you are moving on. I catch on fast, eh ? :yes:

Steve · May 7, 2017

Reef Runner said:
Ahhha....it's floating in the waves, and sifting out the sand/dirt, while you are moving on. I catch on fast, eh ?

Hehe... still missing a rope that's tied to my waist and the corner of the sifter.

dirtydog · May 8, 2017

Looks good and easy to travel with.

Surf Master · May 8, 2017

mmmm

Steve you must be sifting Florida sugar sand, not much drainage required :lol:

, definitely lighter than mine bro., and- less expensive happy hunting , Earl

Steve · May 8, 2017

Surf Master said:
Steve you must be sifting Florida sugar sand, not much drainage required , definitely lighter than mine bro., and- less expensive happy hunting , Earl

Some of my spots are clay and/or small shells. I don't sift through it. I just drag it along and eventually check out what's in the box. Total weight about 1lb. Total cost about $5.
Haven't tried this 1 yet but should hold 5 scoop fulls easily. If it starts to lean I will just give it a quick shake.

Surf Master · May 8, 2017

sounds

LIKE the wright sifter 4 you, mine holds a big load , and my Stealth, :shock:

Steve · May 9, 2017

Surf Master said:
LIKE the wright sifter 4 you, mine holds a big load , and my Stealth,

Looking forward to some photos of it being used soon... with a fat gold sitting in the sifter.. and an Earl with a big smile.

Surf Master · May 9, 2017

Don't Hold your breath

On that one bro., priority is property issues , hunting maybe towards the end of the season, take care , Earl

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