Advice, building my first dredge Options

[jimmyrig]

Hello all,

Need a little input. I'm building my first dredge. I have a 10hp 3" trash pump, A52 sluice, 2 inflatable pontoons from a large one man fishing pontoon, I'm building a frame, I have a suction nozzle and hoses. help I need: What do I use or where do I get the flare, dampener flap, and do I need a jet nozzle on the flare since I have a suction nozzle already? What else am I missing...

[jimmyrig]

Funny I was doing research and came across my own thread... A few years (and 2! babies) later update here. I bought an older keene 2.5" dredge yesterday. Now that I have a better job I'm building a proper setup. Being an engineer/Architect I've got some fun customizations in store, not just for the dredge but for transportation as well.

[gold_tutor]

Congrats on the two wee ones in your life, And your new job!!!

I wanted to drop by and check to see if you’re on Facebook, also. The reason for my question is that one of THE finest West Coast dredge builders and operators bar none, is a miner by the name of Reed Lukens. He’s easy to find on Facebook a cordial and knowledgeable gentleman, very experienced in both dredge building and operations. And will respond Promptly if he’s not underground working Northern California properties because the smoke situation is so bad. Yes, please use my name as a referral. Much success to you!