Rick experienced great excitement when he stumbled upon a vast area abundant with gold. However, his elation was short-lived as he began to suspect that some of the valuable metal was mysteriously disappearing from the processing plant. In order to combat this unsettling suspicion, Rick sought the help of his good friend Chris Cruz, an adept welder. Together, they devised a clever contraption with the sole purpose of intercepting sizable chunks of gold before they could make their way to the shaker deck. Interested in witnessing their ingenious invention in action? Watch the entire video for a firsthand experience.
Rick makes an exciting discovery of gold in a recently acquired claim, but when he realizes that some of it is escaping through the back of the plant, he knows he needs to find a solution. Determined to keep every ounce of precious metal, Rick turns to his good friend Chris Cruz, an expert welder fabricator, for some ingenuity.
The plan is simple – create a nugget trap that will snatch those big, glorious nuggets before they have a chance to slip away. Chris takes charge and gets to work, using heavy-duty rails to construct a DIY trap beneath the hopper. With every precise weld, they are one step closer to ensuring no gold nugget goes unseen.
After investing four hours of sweat and dedication into the project, the moment of truth arrives. Rick anxiously feeds pay dirt into the system, eager to witness his improvised nugget trap in action. Will it effectively capture the coveted gold?
With bated breath, Rick watches as the pay dirt flows through the system. To his delight, the nugget trap proves to be a resounding success. As he carefully examines the captured gold, he is awestruck by the magnitude of his accomplishment. A staggering 45 ounces of gold have been caught by the trap, including an impressive batch of nuggets that alone are valued at nearly $12,000.
As Rick calculates the total worth of his discovery, he marvels at the incredible sum of $63,000. The DIY nugget trap has not only saved him from losing valuable gold, but it has also become a testament to the power of friendship and resourcefulness.
After dedicating countless hours to its creation, the innovative “nugget trap” was finally prepared for its first trial. Rick, fueled with excitement, didn’t waste a moment before putting it to the test, running a load of rich pay dirt through the system. The outcome left both him and his team feeling a mixture of anticipation and euphoria as they were pleasantly surprised by the trap’s ability to not only capture a noteworthy amount of gold but also retrieve valuable large nuggets. This remarkable discovery resulted in an impressive earnings of $63,000, a remarkable milestone for the team of gold hunters, exemplifying their resourcefulness and expertise in their ongoing pursuit of hidden treasures. NEXT
