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Recreational prospecting, DIY style

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Free DIY plans and 3D-printable gear for recreational gold panning.

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Printable PDF plans

Cut lists, dimensions, and step-by-step photos for sluices, classifiers, and camp gear.

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3D-printable parts with tested print settings. Preview the model in your browser before you download.

Field notes

What worked, what broke, and what I would change. No fluff, just what I learned on the river.

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Modular Sluice Box3D printable

Sluices & Highbankers

Modular Sluice Box

Modular Sluice Box

IntermediateA couple days, depending on how many pieces you print.

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