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 Jul 5 2017, 07:35 PM
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Shovel Buster!  Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 28-June 17 From: Ken Caryl Member No.: 132,619  |
Has anyone ever attempted to use a 4ft bit to drill for pockets? I understand power tools are prohibited on public land. Just theoretical. Say I have a 4ft diamond bit and a 1/4" endoscope and a 20v max hammer drill
-------------------- James
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Jul 7 2017, 05:48 AM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 28-June 17 From: Ken Caryl Member No.: 132,619 |
Thanks for the replies guys. I went back and re-read the regs and your right I don't see it there. I think I may have seen it on a posted flyer in the Pike NF on a ranger board. I'm going to head back out there next week pending my thumb is healed enough. I swear I saw the term "power tools" somewhere.
As for the other concern, the hole I would be drilling is about a .25" . I would hope that would be small enough to prevent pocket collapse and preserve more of the pocket than digging into it. But... I'm reminded of the movie "The Core" when they drill into the giant geode... Though there is no lava above my pockets :) -------------------- James
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jimmyrig Drilling for pockets? Jul 5 2017, 07:35 PM
johnnybravo300 I didn't know power tools were prohibited on p... Jul 5 2017, 07:40 PM jimmyrig Power tools are prohibited for mineral prospecting... Jul 6 2017, 06:48 AM johnnybravo300 I honestly did not know that haha. Never looked in... Jul 6 2017, 08:14 AM jimmyrig Unfortunately they do, though I think there should... Jul 6 2017, 08:31 AM CP Hold on guys, I've not seen any law that prohi... Jul 6 2017, 09:13 AM johnnybravo300 I haven't found or seen it anywhere and I... Jul 6 2017, 01:42 PM jimmyrig So I've done a bit of testing in my yard with ... Jul 9 2017, 03:36 AM Woody Very innovative Jimmyrig, I hope it works out for... Jul 10 2017, 07:52 AM
jimmyrig QUOTE (Woody @ Jul 10 2017, 08:52 AM) Ver... Jul 10 2017, 09:55 PM ASTROBLEME jimmyrig,
You've got a great idea. Be sure a... Jul 10 2017, 04:43 PM Woody " I did use my scope to investigate up a coup... Jul 11 2017, 08:14 AM jimmyrig Nice! I'm sure there is more where that ca... Jul 13 2017, 09:47 PM |
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