Highbanker Build Progress. It's looking good!!!

In this video I started building the next prototype towards my production highbanker that will be for sale in time for the holidays from my website: www.utmostoutdoors.com
I will take this highbanker out for a full mining trip in Alberta and make the final adjustments when I get home before beginning the first production run of these fine gold highbankers.
As shown in the end of this video, I did a water flow capacity test in my backyard to make sure that those intending on running up to a 3" dredge through this highbanker will be able to do so.
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[@selfretired3025]

If you don't offer it for sale... it can't sell. Giving someone the opportunity to obtain your product or service is your Business. There will always be upgrades. People know this going into it. You're good. Make it available by contacting you for pricing. If they want it, they'll buy it. It's that simple. 👊❤

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Good point!

[@Shaboynga]

Agreed. I was honestly thinking about this on the commute. Wondering if it’d come out for sale so I could buy one for next season.

[@tim2759]

Just gotta say, I love your videos my dude! Loved all of your builds so far, however this build looks sweeeeeeeet! Here's a friendly salute from Utah, USA good sir 🫡

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Thanks man! I'll have to visit one day, beautiful place down there!

[@timberlinegoldprospecting2358]

Very nice improvements! I especially like the easily adjustable hopper. That would be nice for my 3" dredge, with no large gravels disrupting the flow pattern on the sluice box. I'm glad that it is going well for you!

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@MohammedNovalija]

I will tell you something - when you design by the seat of your pants , you will never stop considering modifications due to issues in the Real World. And quite often you will go around in circles. Perhaps consider making a bare bones design , where customers can select from a range of options ( for example grizzly bars or mesh ) ( miners moss or grass ) ( mat or no mat at all ) One size does not fit all , and would be good to be able to purchase a replacement section for set ups that turn out not ideal for a certain customer.

[@bartbley1269]

Most miners will always make their own fixes. A basic unit with adjustability in all the elements is a starting point as you said one size does not fit all

[@UtmostOutdoors]

There are definitely lessons to be learned here... I do think that I'm going to focus heavily on building the absolute best sluice box possible for my specific gold and mining situation, and let the buyer decide whether their location and situation is worthy of this design. Rather than try to build a "jack of all trades" box, I'm going to focus on what I have personal experience with and make sure that I have built the best fine gold specialist machine that I can think of. Priority being good recovery on a compact package, and over all else nothing can break or fail out in the field. I want this machine to last for people who want to set up for weeks out actually mining in the field for the summer. It's a tough order, but if I focus on what I know and do best, I think I have the best chance of success.

[@MohammedNovalija]

@@UtmostOutdoors Well if integrity and honesty were the qualities of a successful business , then you will be well rewarded. Damn , I even feel like donating something to your Patreon account - How many of the Australian dollars that I take out of my Australian pocket actually end up in your Canadian pocket in Canadian dollars after all the middle men have skimmed their share ?

[@UtmostOutdoors]

I'd rather be honest about my products flaws than try to push something I don't fully stand behind, and I'm glad you see that in how I approach this channel. As it stands, I have kept 84% of all Patreon support after all fees and currency exchange, which is actually pretty good I think. I believe the KZbin Super thanks sends 70% my way. At the end of the day, I just appreciate that people are on my team and here to support in any way, such as just showing up week after week to watch my videos. I'm still humbled and a bit blown away at how this channel has grown this year and want to do so much more with it as I find the time.

[@portercrumb8264]

Wow, @goldsluicefiddler paying upmost is something I never would have imagined. I guess pigs can fly! Two of my favorite YouTubbers are in business together.

[@adhawk5632]

Ditch the cross retainer in the hopper. Use 2 of your cams, 1 each side and tack weld little flat pieces on the mesh, running up and down, not a bar across. Think like the wood and wedge design on big commercial sluices, but modern cam action and all ally. Stoked on the "NO" bolt design. Love the cam design. A 30 sec, boltless, remove and replace hopper test mat is a must👍👌🇦🇺

[@thegermancraftsman-lb8gs]

Hi Kyle. Your sleepless nights weren't wasted!! Looks really good. I'm excited. Have a look at what the field test says. Great job. 🎉🎉

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Thanks! I'm really excited too! I can't wait to show of the final production model in a few weeks! Thanks for the good vibes!

[@MohammedNovalija]

Just to let you know , I got excited when I noticed you have a new tape up - I have not watched it as yet , but best you not let me down , you rarely do.

[@UtmostOutdoors]

So much pressure... haha!

[@piratescrew1869]

If you want to ship one to me here in Aus and I’ll get to testing it so it’s good to go when you arrive. 😁 Great video and I love the thought process and how you explained it. Thanks👍👍

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Haha! We'll have to get one of these down under one of these days for sure!

[@Pa.PatriotProspecting]

Nice work brother!

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Appreciate it!

[@portercrumb8264]

Upmost, your highbankers should be in the Metopolitan Museum of Art.

[@wolfpack1384]

Just FYI I wouldn't change a thing your doing it right and it's awesome keep going

[@UtmostOutdoors]

I appreciate that!

[@wolfpack1384]

@@UtmostOutdoors I just have so much I’ve learned I might go out and do a test run this weekend. The stuff in the upper peninsula of Michigan is supper heavy and really slows me down it’s loaded with platinum and strait black sands. I’m going to run locally in the mid west coast of Michigan I can’t make it to the upper peninsula yet

[@Rockymountainprospector]

Dang brother that is a hellof a nice machine well thought out and very well built I appreciate how took free it is and setup is superb 👍 and it can be a dredge/highbanker that's awesome congrats id run one heavy pans

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Thanks Brad!

[@blackhawk35i]

The Unit Looks very nice. 🎉

[@brandonjackson1434]

Indeed,nice work brother,that thing is sweet

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Thanks 👍

[@bartbley1269]

Every thing scoped out today it seems . Proof is in the pudding . we Like the switch from a flare sluice horizontally to a straight sluice flared vertically for ease of installing and removing. Removing wire from the screen should be left up to the purchaser . The extra 60% of surface area of screen will be plenty for having all the water going through the screen .Lets hope your gravel will come and go of the screen with out putting ones paw in to move material . Using cam locks is a good idea never have to worry about loosing them . Have one in my wooden sluice but not as handy but cams both sides at once . Adjustability of all elements is great . At 35 pounds your customers will be looking to put adjustable wheels on one end if it is a fair hike in to a mining spot . Looking good Kyle Say hi to Chris

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Thanks for the comment Bart! It's been fun working with each step along the way to slowly improve the box and get it closer and closer to the "Utmost" fine gold highbanker. I can't wait to show you the final design, it's next level for sure!

[@EthanBonardel]

Looks good man!

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Thanks!

[@GSProspecting]

Cool setup indeed fam. I don't have to much cash fam. I got some gold I can trade for the prototype. I'm in Washington. Hit me up and keep on having fun getting that Au and living the dream. Gold Squad Out 🤠

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Washington is a beautiful place man! So cool winters don't completely shut you down too! Keep living that Au dream gold squad!

[@gregknister1842]

that look awsome when can a albertan buy one

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Thanks! I'm working on a production run of the final design right now, just waiting on some matting and a few parts. Hopefully will be available by December!

[@poptart8741]

A+++

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Yeahhhh budddy!!!!!!

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Wooooooo! You rock Ben!

[@mrkus-nc7od]

Eh ! 😊 Good stuff Kyle! I am going through the same with the Mercury Matt - : need to make better dye for my Matts , aluminum? Laser ? $$ And a hand press to start with - for more accurate matt print . It Might take a while Kyle 😅.

[@UtmostOutdoors]

You got this bud! The creative process must live on! 😀

[@Veedy]

I love that cam lock design ! I would be interested in buying one of your high bankers. Do you have an idea of what it would cost ?

[@UtmostOutdoors]

I'm going to wait until we completely finish the first production model before I set the price, but I think it will be somewhere in the 1200 to 1400 usd (1600-2000cad) range. Whatever it works out too, I'll be sure it's the best damn fine gold highbanker you can get for the price!

[@droning2239]

Nice machine wonder what the price point will be like

[@UtmostOutdoors]

I'll let you know once we finish the first production model and I have a better idea on pricing for larger batches.

[@llthpofh]

i run a small us fab shop can we make these for the us market my boss may be looking for new jobs or work for us and making these would be easy for us pls let me know if you like this idea

[@UtmostOutdoors]

I'd be curious what the hourly shop rate is... Right now I'm neck deep in a mini production run in my backyard garage, which should be enough for now, but always food for thought right?

[@randyapplebee5691]

Let me know I'm interested in one

[@UtmostOutdoors]

You bet, I'll video the build process and let you know when the final product is ready to go here...

[@randyapplebee5691]

Ok sounds good

[@MohammedNovalija]

Here is a some wisdom for you - It is better to show how easy something is to do using 2 hands than to show how difficult it is to use 1 hand. Be the Professional that you are , Don't be so lazy to not use the tripod

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Fair point! In my defense, I had to pour every last little drop of professionalism into the build and had none left in the tank for filming time... haha! I'm just so flat out trying to get everything ready for production it's tough to get in the filming at the same time. I'm glad you're still here watching anyways!

[@MohammedNovalija]

@@UtmostOutdoors Advertising is EVERYTHING - Make the best product on the planet , and make a tape of how awkward it can be to use , it won't sell. Make the worst product on the planet , but make every effort to highlight any good points and you may sell a bunch. But heck , what would I know.

[@wolfpack1384]

I have a solution to all your problems

[@UtmostOutdoors]

ALL my problems? You must me magical! Haha, what's that?

[@wolfpack1384]

@@UtmostOutdoors I've spent 10 years and 10 grand doing the same thing. Figuring out about turbulent, transitional, and laminer flow as well as fluid and hydrodynamics. I have a working system that just rocks. You're on the right track and have the same thoughts and ideas as I did. You're missing just a little bit that would yield you even better results. Wish I could get with ya some time. I Wana run the Frasier and would also like to meet dan Hurd.

[@MohammedNovalija]

i don't wish to donate $6 or $12 or $29.66 per month. But might like to unglue $20 out of my wallet , one time only - EVER How could I do that without too much fckn around ?

[@UtmostOutdoors]

I think the most direct and convenient way would either be through KZbin Super thanks, or I have a direct PayPal donation link on my channel in the "about section". But If that money is really burning a hole in your pocket, You could also go donate it to a local animal shelter or charity of your choice and I'd love to hear how you spent it!

[@portercrumb8264]

This is just insane. I can’t believe Upmost fleeced Fiddler out of $20

[@MohammedNovalija]

@@portercrumb8264 LOL - I have infinite money and the young bloke has entertained me on numerous occasions - surely $20 token donation is warranted -It's not like he's a prick like many other KZbinrs. OR I might just light one of my Cuba cigars with it so I know how that feels.

[@UtmostOutdoors]

Do the cigar thing! And video it!

[@MohammedNovalija]

@@UtmostOutdoors LOL - I was lying. Even the donation I was lying. Even being alive I feel as though I am lying. Gonna start doing some research on being truthful. Although 98% that that is also I am lying