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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
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Jul 11 2017, 08:14 AM
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 Rock Bar! Group: Members Posts: 637 Joined: 5-April 11 From: All of Colorado Member No.: 15,615 |
" I did use my scope to investigate up a couple tubes. Was fun and did work well, just no Topaz..."
Well Jimmyrig, now you just reminded me of a couple of places that your scoping technic would be awesome. I've found two places that I used a stick and raked material back out of a hole in the rock. The crevasse/hole/tube was big enough to stick my entire arm in. With my stick, I was able to get in about 4 feet. Some of the crystals I got out was the best I have ever found as far as clarity goes. I'll have to link up with you sometime and give you some coordinates. This "Pink" crystal came out of a smaller hole. I had to use a much shorter stick but still could not see the end of it. Both times I left with the feeling there was more still in the hole. We will have to discuss this over a beer sometime. Woody
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Jul 13 2017, 09:47 PM
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Shovel Buster! Group: Members Posts: 52 Joined: 28-June 17 From: Ken Caryl Member No.: 132,619 |
Nice! I'm sure there is more where that came from in those holes. I have found some interesting (and scary) things with my endoscope. A little lizard will put the fear of godzilla in you through a small camera...
QUOTE (Woody @ Jul 11 2017, 09:14 AM)  " I did use my scope to investigate up a couple tubes. Was fun and did work well, just no Topaz..." Well Jimmyrig, now you just reminded me of a couple of places that your scoping technic would be awesome. I've found two places that I used a stick and raked material back out of a hole in the rock. The crevasse/hole/tube was big enough to stick my entire arm in. With my stick, I was able to get in about 4 feet. Some of the crystals I got out was the best I have ever found as far as clarity goes. I'll have to link up with you sometime and give you some coordinates. This "Pink" crystal came out of a smaller hole. I had to use a much shorter stick but still could not see the end of it. Both times I left with the feeling there was more still in the hole. We will have to discuss this over a beer sometime. Woody -------------------- 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 Thanks for the replies guys. I went back and re-re... Jul 7 2017, 05:48 AM 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 |
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