In the vast expanse of the golden land, Rick struck it rich with a considerable amount of gold at a newly discovered mining site. However, his joy soon turned to concern when he noticed that some of the precious gold seemed to be slipping away unnoticed. Seeking a solution, Rick enlisted the help of his friend Chris Cruz, a talented welder, to construct a makeshift contraption to prevent the larger gold nuggets from escaping through the shaker deck.
Upon uncovering a new gold claim, Rick became aware that a portion of the gold was being lost at the rear of the plant. In order to address this issue, he teamed up with his friend Chris Cruz, a skilled welder fabricator, to create their own DIY solution – a nugget trap. This clever contraption was specifically designed to capture the larger gold nuggets before they could pass through the shaker deck.
Their innovative homemade gold nugget trap involves welding sturdy rails underneath the hopper to capture the hefty nuggets. After putting in four hours of hard work, the trap is finally ready for testing. Rick eagerly runs pay dirt through the system to see if their creation works as planned.
To their joy, the nugget trap performs remarkably well, snagging an impressive 45 ounces of gold, with nearly $12,000 worth of nuggets in the haul – resulting in a total value of $63,000.
After spending countless hours refining their homemade “nugget trap,” Rick and his team were thrilled to finally test it out. Running rich soil through the contraption, they eagerly waited for the outcome. To their excitement, the trap not only caught a significant amount of gold but also some valuable large nuggets. This breakthrough, which brought in over $63,000 in earnings, represents a significant milestone for the team in their quest for treasure, showcasing their ingenuity and skills in the field of gold hunting.
