Question Regarding Prybars or Spuds |
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  Jan 19 2011, 12:30 PM
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I think I recall reading somewhere about size regulations pertaining to prybars or spuds used for the purposes of small scale mining in Colorado (statewide?).
If my memory serves me well (rarely), I think it was "no longer than 48 inches", is this correct? thanks -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Feb 14 2011, 07:51 AM
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If so, get some heavy steel pipe. I doubt they can regulate "shaft extensions" or "cheater bars".
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Feb 14 2011, 10:11 AM
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QUOTE (Coalbunny @ Feb 14 2011, 06:51 AM)  If so, get some heavy steel pipe. I doubt they can regulate "shaft extensions" or "cheater bars". Well... the spud bar that I currently own is 63" long. I don't own a smaller one that I could add a cheater bar to. I could cut this one down to 48" if needed, just not sure if I should do that or not. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Feb 14 2011, 10:55 AM
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QUOTE (swizz @ Feb 14 2011, 09:11 AM) Well... the spud bar that I currently own is 63" long. I don't own a smaller one that I could add a cheater bar to. I could cut this one down to 48" if needed, just not sure if I should do that or not. I've never used one shorter than about 6 feet long and have never had a problem. Even if there is some rule, I'd be surprised if you would even run across anyone that knew about it. A real polite "gee mr. ranger, I'm sorry and I'll never do it again" should take care of the problem. If not, I'd bet he'd find something else to get you for, like not wearing steel toed shoes. Leonard |
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Feb 14 2011, 12:02 PM
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QUOTE (leonard @ Feb 14 2011, 09:55 AM) I've never used one shorter than about 6 feet long and have never had a problem. Even if there is some rule, I'd be surprised if you would even run across anyone that knew about it. A real polite "gee mr. ranger, I'm sorry and I'll never do it again" should take care of the problem. If not, I'd bet he'd find something else to get you for, like not wearing steel toed shoes. Leonard My claim is on BLM land so I'm not worried about a ranger. It's not uncommon for me to see BLM personnel there though... they have been busy with beetle-kill tree mitigation on and around my claim which I'm thankful for. Hell, they manage the forestry of this mountain better than any NF or State lands that I've run across. They have never befriended, confronted, or questioned me. We are currently on a wave "hi" back and forth basis.  Terror Alert Level: Yellow I think I'll give it a GO and not worry too much unless someone provides information on any known bar length regulations. Thanks. -------------------- /l ,[____], l---L-OlllllllO- ()_) ()_)--o-)_) BLACK SANDS MATTER! Very Happy CP Lifetime Member CP CORE TEAM Referral Code CE213 |
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Feb 14 2011, 01:18 PM
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Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 426 Joined: 6-February 04 Member No.: 84 |
QUOTE (swizz @ Feb 14 2011, 11:02 AM) My claim is on BLM land so I'm not worried about a ranger. It's not uncommon for me to see BLM personnel there though... they have been busy with beetle-kill tree mitigation on and around my claim which I'm thankful for. Hell, they manage the forestry of this mountain better than any NF or State lands that I've run across. They have never befriended, confronted, or questioned me. We are currently on a wave "hi" back and forth basis. Terror Alert Level: Yellow I think I'll give it a GO and not worry too much unless someone provides information on any known bar length regulations. Thanks. The only place I've had a problem on our claims is mine in Boulder county near Boulder. It's Forest Service and they've asked for a NOI which I gave them and then they asked for a POO. That I started on but they wanted all kinds of crap so I dropped it. A couple of years later they notified me that if I was causing "any significant damage" I'd need a POO. I decided that the small amount of dredging I did on it caused "no visual damage" and I just go dredge there a few times a year and have had no further problem. What do you do on your claim? We have one on the Arkansas that we dredge. At least I plan on doing this year as I have a valid permit for this year. They are changing the rules currently. Leonard |
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swizz Question Regarding Prybars or Spuds Jan 19 2011, 12:30 PM
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