Finding Gold - How to open and work a crevice

[@jeremylee8844]

This is my favorite of all your videos. The Lord put me on the wrong coast. I would do this every day that I could if I lived in Northern California. Blessed Be

[@BloodCleaner87]

No extra bullshit. That’s the key to the success of this dude.

[@brandongerman8279]

Gary and Crew, I'm a 5th generation California Gold Prospector .Theirs nothing more I enjoy than finding out about a new video from you guys! It really makes my day . Great quality video, tips and education that you really can't beat . I just purchased the 12" crevice tool off the eBay store, please let me know when you have some more of the larger crevice tools in stock . I Just wanted to drop you a line and say thanks ! I'm only about 20 miles up the road from ya and it really makes the fever rise! Keep up the good work, Brandon G.

[@TwoToes]

I am trying to get some of the longer ones built. I have been working a lot lately and I have not been able to find the time. I hope to get some done this weekend. Glad you enjoy the videos and Thank you for the support!

[@rustyp21]

Thank you for all your great videos Gary! I purchased your crevice tool and used it last weekend. I didn’t find gold, but it was my first time out, and I successfully panned the crevice dirt to two pellets of bird shot. My Garrett told me there was something there, and my first time panning I consider a success! I’m in northern utah and there isn’t nearly the gold here as what is in California, but the fun of it all is totally worth it! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us newbies!

[@thomas194907]

your vids are the best !!! real excellent information...especially for a rookie like me !!!

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much.

[@gopalakrishnanmanavalan4372]

Thanks

[@MrAllan9]

That was one of the most informative videos on crevice digging ever. Thank you Two toes, sorry about the other toes.lol

[@TwoToes]

Its ok, we weren't using them anyway. Thank you - Gary

[@dalekundtz4603]

Thanks for again showing us starters how to have a successful day. Takes time to build up the "money", but every bit works toward the goal.

[@DavidJohnson-ju7hy]

Thank you for all that you do your honestly and your will to help others is very important and your experience and respect to the wildlife and the environment is a great thing that so many just don't get it thank you so much you have restored my faith in humanity

[@robs9574]

Nicely done. I'm sickened by how much overburden I've moved by hand, not making it to bedrock. This year, no trommel, no big highbanker or 4" dredge. Going mini highbanker combo /wx15 pump and crevice tools. I'd rather run 5 buckets of crevice material than a thousand buckets of overburden. Crevicing is where I started decades ago. Somewhere along the line I got more interested in just moving dirt. Time to go back to the basics. Thanks for the great video. Very sorry for your loss. I'm sure he's looking down at you smiling, with a yellow pan in hand.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much!

[@spinny2010]

Your good self and pioneer Pauly are my go to gold hunting channels state side, across the pond. Really enjoy watching. Thanks.

[@nathandyer5402]

I think you should do a video every week or every 2 weeks because they are great videos and everyone would like to see more

[@TwoToes]

I would love to do more videos, but right now I don't have enough time. Between working for a living and working on my house, there isn't much time left. I'm trying to get every thing caught up so I can do a lot more prospecting this spring ( and more videos). Thank you very much for the support!

[@GrooberNedJardine]

looks like a very nice river , plenty of crevices , nice gold as well ,great video as usual gary , thanks keep em coming when your able ; cheers .

[@TwoToes]

Thanks for the support!

[@dalekundtz4603]

I always enjoy your videos. You always take your time explaining what you are doing and what we are seeing. Not all of us are experienced so you help us greatly. Stay safe and keep the videos coming!

[@maikailoa808]

gary, i enjoy watching your videos and your a very good teacher. always have to leave the mind open to learn new things, thank you. Ron

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@goldennuggs5608]

That's bloody nice colour there Gary, thank you Jeff!

[@arniebowie2572]

nice haul those are some nice pieces of gold. Gold in the pocket at the end of the day is always a good thing.

[@TwoToes]

It always makes the hike back to the truck a lot easier. Thanks - Gary

[@terryhooper4441]

Just started watching your KZbin videos. I live in west central Georgia and family and myself go to north Georgia couple times a year towards Helen ga. And Dahlonega ga. Tubing and trout fishing. But while packing the car these a couple of other things packed also. A pan , screen pan, small camp shovel. Since a great amount of North Georgia is National forest .. The department of national resources does not allow heavy mining. Basically a Pan and A small camp shovel. But fun with the kids and grandchildren. Haven't tried clevis digging yet but thanks to you it's on my bucket (pan) list. Enjoy watching you an learning.

[@chrisby777]

So sorry for your loss, and, thank you for another great piece of work, warm regards from Oz.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you.

[@josephpecoul6532]

Ok I think I heard what you said about the rocks getting hucked in the area where some gold is being mined and red gloves are a good idea.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hey up buddy. Thank you. I think your your videos are very informative and inspirational. Have tried some crevicing over here in the United Kingdom and it definitely works. Gold Rush UK lol - We don't get gold like you guys but it is a great hobby.

[@TwoToes]

For me it has always been about getting out and having fun. Do a little hiking, some fishing , some prospecting, a day in the mountains. How can life get any better - I know - bring home a little gold! Thanks - Gary

[@rolsen1304]

You got a fan in Norway, your videos are the best, I've learned so much from them. Would love to see one on reading where the river is most likely to deposit gold, kinda like the birds eye segment in this one. The kind of experience you bring to the table is valuable to the new generation just waking up from the internet trance looking for some outdoors, real down to earth stuff to do!

[@TwoToes]

I have been working on a "how to read the river" video - I have plans to finish it this summer. Thanks - Gary

[@rolsen1304]

Awsome!

[@josephwilliamson6878]

Thank you Gary! I would certainly have a big smile with all that color at the end of the day. Great video, great info. Here's to cracking that crevice!

[@josephpecoul6532]

That's some real nice gold for sure. Say Gary you didn't see any of that gold as you were working that crevice sir.

[@goldhunterturkey3439]

I look for yor videos with the plasure frend. I heve been learnd a lot of thing abaut the gold finding. Thanks a lot body.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@brandonpurcell4059]

Best vids.. I've learned everything from the master above!

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much

[@chrispoteet1]

Yet another awesome gold video . You are the best fine detail instructor on KZbin congrats to your success 👍.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much!

[@jdmcarandmotorcycle]

Stc2300 md can catch this small pieces of golds??? A?

[@Latushka]

I love the videos man. Very educational. I've been wanting to get back out there in the creeks and you got me motivated again.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@LukeWechselberger]

diggin' your vids! twas my 2nd day crevice digging here in Washington and I took home about 40 small flood gold flakes. Would sure like to come across some nugs! Learning everything solo. The satisfaction is unbelievable!

[@TwoToes]

Your off to a good start. I still remember my first pan that had some gold flakes - and that was 53 years ago. Keep it up and you will find that nugget. Thanks - Gary

[@dalekundtz4603]

Thanks for the helpful and informative videos you put out. They are great for beginners and as reminders for the experienced. Stay safe!

[@efattah]

Thank you so much for all these amazing videos. Best prospecting channel on youtube by far.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you.

[@Hunter-qu7sz]

Sorry for your loss, Great Video

[@TwoToes]

Thank you.

[@allenknight555]

What's better ? with flow clevis or a cross flow clevis . I have mined for years but seem to learn something new every time you put out a new vedio. thanks Gary !

[@TwoToes]

A crevice that runs across the flow of the river is by far the best. When working the ones that run with the river, you want to make sure they have a rough bottom. If the bottom is smooth, gravel move thorough it during high water and so does the gold. You want one that allows the gold to build up. Thanks - Gary

[@roadapple8193]

Great Video !!! It's always very nice to see Mining techniques in educating how it is actually done ! I also bought a small crevice tool from your website, it is high quality just like your videos !!!! Thanks again Gary !

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much for the support!

[@jlen82]

My new favorite KZbin channel.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much.

[@aladdinmanchester]

I just sub'd you. Nice instructional no attitude relaxed videos. Great job. Nice work. 👍

[@letsdoit3893]

Mr. Gary Honan you do best videos. Can't wait go crevicing my river :)

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much!

[@timothydiggins2206]

Thanks for taking the time to make all this helpful vids,can't wait to try out everything you have tought me.Thanks again Two Toes

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@paystreak]

once again a real time adventure...thanks ..you are a master of self videoing...you take us there with you ....lots of good advice this vid...still have a hard time throwing away overburden...but i see your point.... what about using a hand powered dryland suction dredge to clean out crevice depths? do you use pinpointers to check crevices? if so what kind ...always look forward to your next vid ...thanks ....mickey miner in british columbia canada ....

[@TwoToes]

I have always used a huntly spoon, for cleaning out the deep crevices. The pinpointers I have tried, didn't go deep enough ( 1 to 2 inches) to be any help. Thank you for the support!

[@badbackbasics9735]

Gary, that was very informative and fun to watch. Thanks again for another great video.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much!

[@lencecchetto2452]

Good stuff Gay, love all your vids keep em coming mate.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much !

[@Smithsgold]

Another Great Video !!!! Nice Gold Too !!!!

[@TwoToes]

Thanks

[@sheepleslayer586]

Could you do an in depth video that shows the whole processes. Even the panning out. I would love it if you would and am sure other people would too.

[@TwoToes]

I will put it on the "to do" list. Thanks - Gary

[@paddlefootwt]

Great video, reckon I could apply this technique to cracks in the bedrock in southern Indiana in the creeks and streams. In search of some Canadian gold.

[@TwoToes]

I say go for it, and good luck.

[@drickfreak8509]

Great video. thats some good looking pay dirt sir.

[@TwoToes]

It was a fun day. Thanks - Gary

[@magicone9327]

Ever used cordless rotohammer?

[@kjnest]

Great video Gary!

[@charleswilder2985]

Terrific teaching, as you always do!

[@thomas194907]

p.s. i ordered the crevice tool...i was using a screwdriver but was limited to getting in the crack...and i ordered it from your ebay store !!!

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much, I hope it works well for you.

[@dmithsmith5880]

Billyt My favorite crevice tool is a worn out 12" demolition sawzall blade, I ground all the teeth off except for the first tooth on the tip and ground it hook shaped, wrapped the base of it with plenty of flourecent green duct tape for a grip. I have had it for years, nice and thin for those skinny cracks, really good steel, cost $0.

[@allancrow134]

@@dmithsmith5880 Thanks for sharing that...sawzall blades are really light and tough. I've got a bunch of worn out 12" blades somewhere.

[@donbabbitt96]

As always great topic, video and character. Merry Christmas

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much!

[@chrisanderson9276]

Thanks another well done video and I learned a couple of nice tips.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you.

[@MRWALLEYZ]

Great stuff and well explained!! Thanks for sharing!

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@erichoaglund]

This really has got to be one of the smartest forms of mining...letting mother nature concentrate the gold over thousands of years. Only challenge is finding good bedrock to work. I get so excited when i'm opening up a new crack just wondering how much gold might be in there. I almost always do well crevicing even here in Colorado where its all fine fine gold. Plus its a lot less work. I loathe lugging my dredge motor and all my equipment down steep slopes to get to the river working all day busting my back in freezing water only to get 1/4 to a half gram a day...

[@philipmorphew6301]

enjoyed your quality video! Thank you!

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@patrickjobling8676]

Fantastics mr two toes.. get in there ..😁

[@johnhoughton9013]

Beautiful bro have watched every video you have posted... Devoted Fan

[@mikaelis1116]

Great video Gary

[@TwoToes]

Thank You!

[@goldinveins4777]

Thank you for sharing! Excellent video, and knowledgeable from lots of experience ....⛏

[@watermain48]

Great lesson Gary, thanks.

[@californiagoldmetaldetecti3355]

Great video once again Gary. very informative.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you.

[@BalxiesGoldAdventures]

Excellent video mate, Great way to spend the day, that's for sure.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much!

[@jeff34446]

I really like the crevice tool with the plastic grip. When do expect more at your store? In time for Christmas? Great video btw. I shared it on TNet and it's been popular.

[@TwoToes]

I am hoping to get some done this week ( wed ?). Thank you for the support!

[@Timothy-McNulty]

Two Toes, when you negotiate an agreement to work someone else's claim, what do you typically try to negotiate in terms of a royalty paid to the claim owner? From my experience, and assuming that the prospector is supplying absolutely 100% of their own equipment, the customary royalty ranges between 10% and 20% with 15% being about average. Also, do you merely divvy up the gold by percentage of weight even though there may be considerably greater value than weight for a few of the larger nugget specimens. What is your opinion about this? Thanks in advance.

[@TwoToes]

What I do is, If I do all the work - 10%. If they help and its my equipment 25%. As far as dividing the gold, I let the claim owner have first pick. We split any nuggets first. The first person picks the nugget they want, then the second person picks gold until the weight is equal to or passes up the weight of the first pick. Then the first picks puts gold on the scale until they pass the weight - and so on. So if the first pick is a large nugget you can pick a lot of the smaller stuff or the next 2 larger nuggets. At the end we use the fines to equal out the amount both are entitled to. This is a very easy method when you are 50 -50 partners. you need a calculator if your working on a percentage. Then, next clean up, I get to pick first, and so on.. This has worked for years without no arguments. Thanks for the support.

[@letsdoit3893]

Nice can you make video about this topic?

[@TwoToes]

I will put it on the list!

[@random4969]

Crevice man will some day BE A CREVICE 😎 im trying this

[@tickpicker2001]

Great vid Two Toes maybe a dumb question can a person clean that crack any better or more completely by washing a pan full of water down the crack after you rake and claw everything you can get while the sand and small gravel is dry. Love your vids

[@TwoToes]

If the crevice will drain, I will dump a few pans of water down it just to make sure. And yes, I have found gold I missed by doing this. You don't want to get the crevice wet before your done, because if its wet it makes it very hard to clean out. Thanks - Gary

[@GOLD_FEVER]

hey Toes, i have a question that i've been wondering about for a while. when you find a crack. which direction should it be pointing in? parallel or perpendicular or diagonally across the stream flow? which one is worth cleaning out and what about cracks you find in boulders? are those any good? i'm talking 6 to 10 foot boulders ...

[@TwoToes]

The best crevices are the ones that run across or diagonally to the flow of the river. You can find gold in a crevice that is running with the river if the bottom is rough. If the bottom is smooth, that tells you the gravel and gold are traveling threw the crevice. If the bottom is rough, it is not getting much flow threw it and it can hold the gold. Boulder move to often to hold gold, even the big ones. Most of the time all you will get out of a crack in a boulder is some fine flood gold. Thanks - Gary

[@GOLD_FEVER]

thank you ! just got back from a scouting trip, such a shame the rivers are way too full at this time of the year. i just can't wait till summer ! so many spots to explore...

[@magicone9327]

You mentioned direction of starting to open up the crevice. Front and rear. Front is upstream or downstream?

[@TwoToes]

I start on the downstream end and work up stream.

[@MrGerter1]

Another great video, thanks.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@tomviner7855]

Thanks for e-mail the other day. where can I get the crevice tool like you use? Tom

[@pamsullivan8627]

Hi Gary, tell me, do you ever use a vacuum to clean out the dry cracks when you're crevicing? There are some battery-powered ones that I have seen that makes sense to me. Thank you, Pam

[@TwoToes]

When the VacPac first came out, I took one out to test it. It was kind of a pain to move around, but it worked way better than I ever thought it could. The one I tested used a echo motor and had plenty of suction. It really sped up cleaning out a crevice. The only problem I have is, they are on the bulky side when on a long hike. And they are noisy. I have never tried a battery powered one. Thanks - Gary

[@BoomDelaBoom]

Nice video, keep it up. Greetings from Portugal

[@TwoToes]

Thank you very much!

[@lonesquid]

Hey Gary - I am wondering what you think of following up your "dry" cleanout of the crevice with a bucket or two of water to try and wash down any stubborn gold into the bottom of the crevice where you could possibly get it. Can't think of a downside, as long as you've gotten all you can out of it through "dry" methods.

[@TwoToes]

That works great as long as the water doesn't fill up the crevice. If the crevice is situated so the water will run out, its a great was to make sure you got all the gold.

[@denisonchaves7958]

Hello Gary, greetings from Brazil! Great video! Do you know the name of this mineral which forms the bedrock?

[@TwoToes]

I don't understand what you are refereeing too. There are all type of minerals that are associated with the bedrock.Thanks - Gary

[@dalycraft]

Hey Gary, I love the videos man. I've never gone gold panning but I'm gonna be out near Yosemite in about a week and was wondering if there are any good spots for some crevacing or fly fishing around there. Should I be looking in the park or outside the park? And are you even allowed to gold pan in the park? I'll be with my folks who are in their 70's so the deep trek with them probably won't happen but if you know of a decent area somewhere nearby I would definitely like to give it a shot. Thanks. Jason

[@TwoToes]

I have only been to Yosemite one time and that was for a 3 day hang gliding trip. They were very restrictive, I have never been to a park with that many rules. My guess is they won't allow prospecting - but that is a guess. Best bet is to check them out on the internet or give them a call. Thank you and have a great trip, it is a beautiful place!

[@kpsaxon1]

Great work 😀

[@georgepetrov7652]

Thank you! Very interesting!

[@Rfloyd5wanafish]

Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@TwoToes]

Thanks.

[@edgardovargas7618]

Awsome Gary!!!

[@GeoffBrownyorkie46]

Mate your the man enjoy ya drink .37 Or 1.16 grams 👍🏻 cheers Geoff Sydney

[@TwoToes]

That ice chest with a cold drink, gives me the extra drive for the last part of the hike. Thanks - Gary

[@johnharvey8854]

Great video..thanks!

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@kusTVadventures]

Great info mate. Where can I pick up the crevice tool you use??? The one you use to scrap

[@TwoToes]

stores.ebay.com/Honans-Mining-and-Diving-Supplies?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 Thanks - Gary

[@drickfreak8509]

Hey two toes, can you do a video on old school sluicing. I would appreciate your take on the subject. I use a Keene A52

[@TwoToes]

It is on my list, is should be one of my first videos this spring (I use the same sluice). Thanks for the support!

[@whitewolf8387]

Love these videos, man.. I've lived in northern CA all my life but never got around to doing any of this stuff, I would really like to try soon. Would it be a bad idea to go hunting for gold during this time of year? I don't mind the cold weather, but I'm curious, also what other kind of rocks/minerals have you come across before?

[@TwoToes]

What makes it difficult to prospect this time of year is, access and high water. A lot of the roads are either closed or buried in snow. This only allows you to work in the lower elevations and a lot of that is private land. But if you work at it you can find places to go. Thanks - Garya

[@whitewolf8387]

Ohh alright, that makes sense. Thanks for the reply, I just wanted wanted to say out of all the other videos I've watched on prospecting yours by far stand out the most. These other folks don't seem as well read and experienced in the matter & I wouldn't be surprised to see 10,000 subscribers on your channel in the next few months, well thanks again and I hope to see another video soon! -Trav

[@josequins9099]

Would it be worthwhile flushing the crevices and brushing the surfaces down and then sucking out that water? Or do you feel that as long as you're careful to sweep up all the dirt you'll have all the fine gold? Thanks for all the info you share!

[@TwoToes]

It all comes down to time. If I am finding nice gold I will take the time to completely clean the crevice. If it will drain, I will throw a couple of pan of water and flush it out. I feel your time is better spent working on a new crevice than taking a half hour to get a few more flakes of gold. If you have cleaned the crevice fairly well, you know your not going to find a nugget flushing it out, but you might in the next crevice! Thanks - Gary

[@GOLD_FEVER]

where did you find this claim? and where can i get one that is similar with mostly bedrock and maybe some sand bars?

[@TwoToes]

The claim I shot this video belongs to a friend of mine, no sure how he acquired it. About all you can do is, look around in the area you would like to prospect. If you find a area you like, check and see if its claimed, if it is you can contact the owner. At that point you can buy, lease, or work on a percentage, if the owner is willing. If its not claimed, check with BLM to see if you can claim it. Thanks - Gary

[@sheepleslayer586]

Great video, as per usual.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you.

[@YFZMoto]

Another Great Video.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@prospectort5454]

That was a great pan!!

[@danielsansom5330]

Do you have any advice about where to legally pan/snipe/and or use a sluice... since I was a kid, growing up in MI, I have always felt the urge to go pan for gold. Now I live in northern cali, and am ready to make it happen! The only thing stopping me is the legality of where to go....

[@TwoToes]

In California it is legal to pan antwhere except, private property, with out permission, state parks and on a claim, with out permission. Almost half of California is public land, there are plenty of places to go.

[@danielsansom5330]

So, is it up to a claim owner to clearly mark his/her claim, or is it up to me to research what has been claimed and what has not?.. Also thank you for all the great info!

[@TwoToes]

The way I have approached it over the years, if there are no claim markers I will go ahead and do some prospecting. If I plan on coming back and do some serious mining, I will check to make sure I'm not claim jumping.

[@Outlander-51]

Thanks for the great video. Just wondering which side of the crevice you found the most gold from?

[@TwoToes]

When I was editing the video, I was thinking the same thing. I should have done it in 2 cleanups. The way the crevice laid, it could have been either side. Thanks - Gary

[@SmallbanyBob]

Break on through to the other side... these are great videos! Please do not stop adding the out-takes, they are auesome. Come east for some Carolina gold this winter & try my kitchen tools ;) ( I need 2 video & post )

[@Outlander-51]

Someone said you have an EBay store. How do I find it?

[@TwoToes]

stores.ebay.com/Honans-Mining-and-Diving-Supplies?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 Thanks - Gary

[@TwoToes]

Thanks!

[@markopittman2833]

i think jeff has you beat. nice pan gary.

[@laszlosoltesz3772]

Good video.

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@jeffhorton258]

when should you jet dry??

[@TwoToes]

I don't use any surfactant when I an in the field. I don't let my fine gold get near the edge of the water in the pan. When I pan out in a tub I use a little soap. The only difference I think, between jet dry and soap is you won't get bubbles with jet dry. Thanks - Gary

[@jimbobsslimpickins9801]

Condolences to you and your family for your brother.🙏

[@TwoToes]

Thank you.

[@chrisby777]

Haha. Love your outakes

[@TwoToes]

Thanks!

[@lousimoneau7564]

thank you for the nice video,,that my gig ,,i like crevacing

[@TwoToes]

Its a lot of work but I enjoy it a lot. Thanks for the support.

[@danzoller7397]

nice golds! giod vid!

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@goldprospecting9982]

Enjoyed your video. I put a link from my site THE GOLD ANGLE to this video. I hope you don't mind. ... Rob

[@jdean1851]

2thumzzzupp! great vid thanx!

[@TwoToes]

Thank you!

[@boerboel313]

How does one file a claim?

[@TwoToes]

I'm going to try and do a video on that this winter.