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.

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

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Sluices & Highbankers

Backpack Sluice Box

A 24-inch aluminum sluice that breaks down flat and weighs under four pounds. Built from one sheet of flashing and a few rivets.

IntermediateOne afternoonAbout $40
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3D Printed Gear

Stackable Classifier Set

Three 3D-printed classifier rings that nest inside a standard five-gallon bucket lid. Mesh sizes 1/4", 1/8", and 1/20".

BeginnerTwo days of printingAbout $8 in filament

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