How to make a hand gold dredge! Super Easy!

[@midwestmidasmining]

Watch this hand dredge in action! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2XEh5-Grr6Cd7ssi=LlXqQyQNZ2zLKWmS

[@eriksoutdoors7243]

I came back to this video a year later to share with a buddy - I’m still using the same dredge and it works like a charm!

[@cobi1kenobi]

I've made a little bit of a different design to break down and put in a backpack but was stuck on the plug part but I think you just solved my issue! thanks!

[@joshuahildreth5529]

I suggest putting a hole on the top side- I put mine in the 2" cap for the handle - that way you aren't fighting any air pressure and can tighten the heck out of your test plug. Your suction will be significantly better, and your material/water won't immediately drop out.

[@midwestmidasmining]

Excellent idea!

[@Paul-hn1wo]

Where did you get the rubber plug?

[@joshuahildreth5529]

@@Paul-hn1wo I have bought a few thru amazon and also the local hardware store. Anywhere from $2 to $8.

[@Paul-hn1wo]

Do you not sell your Tributary product anymore. If not, what kind of valve was used to reverse the flow into the bucket. How much was or is that setup. Thanks Joshua Kindest Regards Paul.

[@Paul-hn1wo]

Once I finally found Lowes and Home Depot employees that knew what a Plumber Test Plug was, both stores had them, albeit Home Depots were only in the 3" to 4" sizes. Thanks Joshua

[@johncrane6528]

i appreciate the information about a hand dredge. thank you.

[@rjtuhuh1]

Awesome ! Quick, easy and Cheap !! Thank You..

[@midwestmidasmining]

You are welcome!

[@rsnell22]

Some states seriously limit the hobbyist. This is a great hand operated dredge.

[@rsnell22]

I used stainless screws to hold the 2 inch cap on, to allow for possible disassembly. This does work well, when set just right and maybe a bit of lube to help it get good suction.

[@artthrower7773]

Thanks , you made it and explained how to make it in a way I could understand. ❤

[@midwestmidasmining]

Glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@arlenberthelsen9456]

I have always wondered if a hand crank instead of suction by a pull would work better.

[@HurleyDeanSandpointIdaho]

Very nice. I would like to see you using the gold dredge. Thank you...

[@midwestmidasmining]

Thank you for watching! You can see my hand dredge in action in my latest video, here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioSxkox3jNtjntU

[@jeffsmidwestgoldadventures4593]

Nice job Matt think l will make Tye one He likes to break his all the time LOL thanks for sharing looks like it’ll do the trick out for now

[@midwestmidasmining]

Yeah, it's cheap and easy. So if it breaks, no problem! Thanks for watching!

[@ScottishGoldHunter]

That has been really helpful👍🏻 I just bought one but this has helped me understand how they are built so I will know how to fix it if it breaks! Thanks for sharing⛏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@midwestmidasmining]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@IowaGoldProspectors]

I Call it a mechanical Suction Nozzle, Even though the one that I have is made in Australia with a sticker on the side that says Yabbie pump. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@midwestmidasmining]

Thanks Tye. Apparently they go by MANY names. LOL!

[@CandSMINING]

Quick and easy hand dredge. I like it. I subbed.😎😎⛏⛏🔥🔥

[@midwestmidasmining]

Thank you. Welcome aboard!

[@scrapyardprospecting3855]

Gunna make one with two. Backflow preventers and hook a hose to directly feed my box

[@midwestmidasmining]

Cool idea!

[@scrapyardprospecting3855]

If it don’t work I’m sure the build will still be fun

[@allanfahrenhorst-jones6118]

Well done.

[@MountaineerMichael]

I see some guitar cases and such! Thanks for the run down on the hand dredge. Keep Rockin'! You playing' in the background? Take care ✌🙂

[@midwestmidasmining]

Indeed you do! When I'm not digging for gold, I'm strumming a six-string. Thank you for watching!

[@MountaineerMichael]

@@midwestmidasmining Same here, keep it up! 🤘

[@jerrybuice]

Why didn't you put an end on it to reduce the 2" opening? If I want to get down into the crevices I need a much smaller end.

[@paulkistner2727]

I have a question about the dredge in this video. Is there a way to put different tips on this for smaller crevices? And I bought everything for this but I couldn't find a 1-7/16 washer

[@patriotadventure]

Awesome! I’ll make one

[@richarddecarlo1612]

Hi Matt - I'm having trouble with good suction - the text plugs at home depot are different- so I got several 2" rubber washers to compensate- but still not good sunction??

[@kungfusansootsoilihofuthun8895]

Awesome tutorial. Appreciate you.

[@midwestmidasmining]

Thank you!

[@pauly51]

Ever try a nozzle like the Keene A22 or A23?

[@HoodBillyLife]

Sweet

[@wanhargoldprospecting2036]

I watch some other video regarding hand dredge but your way to make hand dredge is really good.thanks for sharing.just sub.

[@midwestmidasmining]

Thank you and welcome!

[@RHYGAR1]

awesome make

[@midwestmidasmining]

Thanks! It works well!

[@glennnilson498]

Hi I’m just thinking can you send the dimensions please regards Glenn

[@twallen47]

Awesome, thanks

[@midwestmidasmining]

Thanks for watching!

[@getdownanddirtyprospecting]

Great job on the pump only in Australia do they call them yabbie pumps they are made to catch Yabbies in mud for fishing but good for gold too. I put a like and a sub cheers Glenno.😎👍

[@midwestmidasmining]

A useful tool regardless of the name, lol! Thanks for watching, and thank you so much for the sub!

[@MichaelJohnson-ux7pe]

Very nice and simple sucker. How much was this? Can you give us a price break down? Keep up the good work. 👍👏

[@midwestmidasmining]

Unfortunately, I didn't keep track of the cost. I'm guessing it was less than $40.

[@burklander3338]

Don't glue the cap near the handle, you may regret that if you do in case you need to do a repair, just a hint

[@samdrake51]

I'm making a hand dredge for my daughter and myself. I'd run into issues with the plug but I believe you've cured what ails me! 7 Years of a delay in new videos? Did you find the MotherLoad!!? Hopefully, you're doing ok. Sam D

[@midwestmidasmining]

I've only been on KZbin for 2 years. Hope you and your daughter find lots of gold! Thank you for watching!

[@HoodBillyLife]

Saved me some cash

[@midwestmidasmining]

Glad to hear!

[@HoodBillyLife]

@@midwestmidasmining my uncle owns a plumbing business... this is great, why no nozzle on the front end?

[@midwestmidasmining]

You certainly could attach a nozzle. That would be ideal for small crevices. I wanted a wider capture area.

[@HoodBillyLife]

@@midwestmidasmining my thought was have a couple different end pieces in the bag to get down in the cracks

[@midwestmidasmining]

@@HoodBillyLife Sounds like a very good idea.

[@charliedaniels1]

Did it work?

[@midwestmidasmining]

Yes

[@evilgenius3646]

3:27 I'm the same way with dating.

[@Adventure_Cam]

Nvrm found it

[@reidogarimpo1691]

Muito bom obrigado!

[@jeffreyflynn2805]

But why?, buying these parts will cost you as much as buying an Australian stainless pump from Alvey or Wilson

[@CStoph1979]

That cap wont pop off if you don't glue it?

[@stevenspitzer3829]

That's got to be the worst band I've ever heard.

[@bengatch442]

What about the end that goes in the water