Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector
Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector
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Talking a new Fisher metal detector and an update on detector design progress at Fisher -First Texas
Fisher has a new, updated metal detector that is being marketed in Africa right now but will likely be making its way to the US in the coming months. I sit down with Russ Balbirona of Fisher / First Texas to talk about metal detectors. We also discuss progress on a Fisher Pulse Induction (PI) detector.
For those who want to learn more about Prospecting and finding gold check out my book, Fists full of Gold. It’s an encyclopedia of everything on the topic of prospecting. It’s available on from High Plains Prospectors. (Affiliate) You can find it at:
highplainsprospectors.com/products/fists-full-of-gold-book?_fid=ed89c217c&_pos=11&_ss=c&ref=CHRISRALPH
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I found Ghost Town Gold! The Old Timers didn't get all the gold, I found gold with my metal detector
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.21 час назад
I found Ghost Town Gold! Many prospectors ignore old hard rock camps, even if they produced some high grade gold. I recently took my metal detector out to an old Ghost Town site that was a boom and then a bust more than 100 years ago. The old timers left me some nice gold that I found with my metal detector. In this video, I will take the gold bearing quartz and process it down into a gold butt...
I'm exploding 10 lies that can keep you from Gold Prospecting success
Просмотров 6 тыс.14 дней назад
In this video, I’ve got 10 lies that can keep you from Gold Prospecting success. If you believe them, you probably won’t find much gold. So, I am going to go over them and correct these false ideas so you can become a better prospector. These are things I have had people tell me that I know are just not true. Sometimes they want to argue with me. To dispel these myths, we are digging onto ten w...
Experimenting: Sluicing vs Dry Washing: which works best to get the most gold?
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.21 день назад
Lets do an experiment to see which works best, sluicing or dry washing. Ever wonder how efficient dry washing is? It depends on a lot of different factors - mostly how coarse the gold is and how much clay in is the gravels. Under the best conditions dry washers with coarse gold they can capture well more than 95% of the gold. However, with fine gold, you may recover well less than 50% of the go...
Gold Prospectors guide to precious gems - Recognize gemstones out in the field
Просмотров 4 тыс.Месяц назад
So there is no question that there are valuable gemstones that can be found along with gold in a number of places. These gems are not found everywhere when gold prospecting, but they are Found in a large number of places and definitely worth keeping an eye out for. Whether you're a seasoned prospector or just starting out, this guide will help you recognize the hidden treasures beneath the eart...
Dry washing gravel to get gold - How much? What percentage of the gold will be recovered?
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.Месяц назад
The best way to process dry gravel is with a dry washer, also known as an air jig or dry blower. The dry washer allows for the processing of gravels at a much faster rate than possible by winnowing or dry panning, and is far more efficient at collecting the gold. The dry washer is basically designed to be a short, water less sluice, where pulsations of air coming up through a porous cloth mediu...
Find and recognize Valuable Meteorites - space rocks while prospecting for gold
Просмотров 32 тыс.Месяц назад
Some prospectors find some very valuable rocks when they are out prospecting for gold. Some even seek out these valuable and special rocks as much as they seek gold. Other prospectors look at these rocks and think its just a hot rock and toss it on the ground. Want to gain the knowledge needed to recognize these valuable rocks? Well in this video we are going to talk about Meteorites and how to...
Sell your gold for Cash and get the best price - get a premium for special finds like crystal gold
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.Месяц назад
Want to know how to turn gold into cash, and get the very best price for your golden treasure? With the price of gold setting new records, and holding above $2,300 US per ounce, there are a lot of individuals who are moving to cash in and take advantage of gold’s high price. Many miners who have hoarded their gold for years are now tempted by those high prices. Maybe you are thinking of the sam...
Find Gems, Minerals, Gold and silver with Ultra violet light, a valuable prospector's tool.
Просмотров 20 тыс.2 месяца назад
Want to know about a high-tech tool that can help you find minerals, gemstones and even gold? Today we are going to talk about prospecting with ultraviolet light. It can be a really great tool and just light up the gems and minerals you want to find, making them stand out and glow. While its not a perfect tool, in some cases it works great. Ultra-violet light can help you as a prospector. Ultra...
Thanks so much to you - I appreciate my channel’s community of prospectors and rock hounds.
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 месяца назад
I’m doing this video to say “Thank you” to you. I want to say how much I appreciate my channel’s community of prospectors and rock hounds. Recently I got something special from RUclips - A silver play button. I owe the success of my channel all to you. Thanks for being a part of the ride to 100 K, and we are going forward from here. My time on RUclips has been a real journey. I’ve been actively...
Can you really find gold everywhere: in any creek and on every hillside?
Просмотров 18 тыс.2 месяца назад
Is there really gold to be found in every creek and gold on every hillside? Various folks with prospecting channels have done videos that would say that its possible. It’s a great question, and I want to test and explore it. Even though there are videos that would say a prospector really can find gold in every creek and on every hillside, but to be honest, they doesn’t really talk much about th...
World's largest gold mining scam, thousands ripped off, billions were lost, and no one went to jail.
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
I want to tell you about the biggest gold mining fraud ever. A few made tens of millions and many lost their shirts - including those who invest public employee retirement dollars. It was an elaborate and intentional fraud, but in the end, no one was punished or went to jail. It was so outrageous that they even made a Hollywood movie about it. But I'll tell the real story, not the Hollywood ver...
The Biggest Gold discovery ever made - Earth's most productive gold district, how it was found
Просмотров 236 тыс.3 месяца назад
I’m going to tell you about by far the greatest gold discovery ever made on planet Earth. There is no other mining district that even comes close. From not long after its discovery in the 1880s, it led the world in annual gold production every single year for over a century. It wasn’t until 2006 that another district overtook it and produced more in a year. Of all the gold ever dug by man, this...
How to prospect for 3 rare types of gold deposits, learn about their geology and formation
Просмотров 15 тыс.3 месяца назад
Would you like to hunt for some little known but sometimes rich varieties of gold deposits? They often carry with them silver and some base metals as well, making them quite rich. When they erode, they can make placer deposits too - and that’s one of the ways of finding them. In fact, some placer deposits where no one knows the source of the gold may well come from these types of lesser-known d...
Gold's Sneaky, Stealth Price Advance to New All Time Highs
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Gold hit a new record high price this week briefly touching US $2,203 per ounce. It’s like gold has been rallying in stealth mode - in a way that no one notices. One would think that if gold hit a new high, it would be in all the news. Gold has performed well despite high interest rates and a strong dollar. The “experts” are shocked and surprised by gold's upward move to new heights - they didn...
How to find valuable crystal gemstone pockets in Pegmatite deposits
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 месяца назад
How to find valuable crystal gemstone pockets in Pegmatite deposits
Discover seven overlooked spots that hold good gold but most other prospectors ignore
Просмотров 123 тыс.4 месяца назад
Discover seven overlooked spots that hold good gold but most other prospectors ignore
All about lab diamonds; How synthetic, man made diamonds are formed; The future of diamond mining
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.4 месяца назад
All about lab diamonds; How synthetic, man made diamonds are formed; The future of diamond mining
How the greatest gold find ever in the USA was made, the discovery of the Carlin Type gold deposits
Просмотров 117 тыс.4 месяца назад
How the greatest gold find ever in the USA was made, the discovery of the Carlin Type gold deposits
Find Rich Gold Veins, greenstone belt gold, and rich placer gold - They all come from these deposits
Просмотров 11 тыс.4 месяца назад
Find Rich Gold Veins, greenstone belt gold, and rich placer gold - They all come from these deposits
Find your own Copper Ores and valuable copper deposits. Minerals and Geology of copper.
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Find your own Copper Ores and valuable copper deposits. Minerals and Geology of copper.
Healing crystals can hurt you - A better way to find healing, peace and joy
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Healing crystals can hurt you - A better way to find healing, peace and joy
You can find Bonanza rich Epithermal volcanic related gold and silver ores
Просмотров 17 тыс.5 месяцев назад
You can find Bonanza rich Epithermal volcanic related gold and silver ores
See the richest spots in the stream by Reading the River for gold.
Просмотров 36 тыс.5 месяцев назад
See the richest spots in the stream by Reading the River for gold.
EVERY New Prospector Should Watch This Video - and experienced ones too!
Просмотров 6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
EVERY New Prospector Should Watch This Video - and experienced ones too!
Retire early, be financially independent - Retirement strategy planning with gold prospecting
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Retire early, be financially independent - Retirement strategy planning with gold prospecting
Discover valuable Gold ores, what they look like, learn secrets of gold geology and gold minerals
Просмотров 16 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Discover valuable Gold ores, what they look like, learn secrets of gold geology and gold minerals
How to assay ores for free gold - at home using easy methods and simple math
Просмотров 7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
How to assay ores for free gold - at home using easy methods and simple math
Accessing Remote locations down overgrown roads - Using the Tomyvic mini chain saw
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Accessing Remote locations down overgrown roads - Using the Tomyvic mini chain saw
Silver rich minerals, silver ores, and silver geology - What you need to know to find natural silver
Просмотров 24 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Silver rich minerals, silver ores, and silver geology - What you need to know to find natural silver

Комментарии

  • @vahagnmelikyan2906
    @vahagnmelikyan2906 3 часа назад

    5 grams that's success. If I find 0.4 grams I'll consider myself lucky😂

  • @vahagnmelikyan2906
    @vahagnmelikyan2906 3 часа назад

    I was wondering where you got jaw crusher from. The o es I see online are too large.

  • @euginasanjie2334
    @euginasanjie2334 4 часа назад

    I have and weighing 3 kilo and 5.5 carat diamond looking for market. Can you help me?

  • @matiasdelbosque8748
    @matiasdelbosque8748 5 часов назад

    Hey Chris, i had a question, i have a good small miners lode claim of 160 acres... Problem is im getting too old to work it and never had enough equpment to get the full potential out of it... Anyways, i heard through the goldvine that you are very good at finding and selling claims... Anyway i can DM somehow and see if you would be interested in helping me sell this and 50% commission to you, cheers! 🥂

    • @RonEarling77
      @RonEarling77 5 часов назад

      How much output do you expect, and have you had the claim appraised yet? Make sure you don't sell it short or for much less than you could get...I'm sure Chris would have a few good contacts for you, good luck!!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 4 часа назад

      I'm sorry but I don't offer any service to find, evaluate or sell claims for folks. I stake my own claims and sell them to mining companies, but I don't offer a service for others. Best of luck to you, I hope you are successful in finding a buyer.

  • @claytonsimplot9554
    @claytonsimplot9554 8 часов назад

    Before I watch the show, I'll say you didn't make enough to pay for sales tax on the sand.

  • @Smithsgold
    @Smithsgold 9 часов назад

    Cool !!!!!!

  • @royjohnson465
    @royjohnson465 15 часов назад

    I have your very informative book that you recommend. I am an older person in my 60’s, I really enjoy your show and what you are doing. But what I can recommend to you is not to subconsciously say “you know” very fast as you do when you are speaking, otherwise you are doing very good. That Fisher representative said “you know” too much repeatedly and about 4x times more than you did. ~I also recommend for both you and especially that Fisher representative to join “Toastmasters” which is all about communication excellence and teaches public speaking skills (not to say “you know”.)

  • @davidrobinson8875
    @davidrobinson8875 17 часов назад

    Hard to beat a legend

  • @UndergroundLookingUp
    @UndergroundLookingUp 18 часов назад

    I'm gonna catch 'em all like I'm playing pokemon.

  • @pacoperezabella
    @pacoperezabella 19 часов назад

    WILL THE WORLD'S LITHIUM BE ENOUGH TO REPLACE OIL? WILL SO MUCH LITHIUM MINING BE GOOD FOR THE PLANET?

  • @SandhillCrane42
    @SandhillCrane42 19 часов назад

    George Harrison holding up a rock, perhaps thinking "Eureka!" But more likely, "Doesn't look like much, but maybe I can flog it to some fool for enough to get to Barter Town".

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 19 часов назад

      But the fool he flogged it to got rich.

  • @leeskillings2172
    @leeskillings2172 День назад

    Thank you

  • @olamidetemidire4277
    @olamidetemidire4277 День назад

    Thanks you so much for your information ❤

  • @gezaatlo6739
    @gezaatlo6739 День назад

    Where do I know you from? Are you in FL?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Never been to Florida in my life.

    • @gezaatlo6739
      @gezaatlo6739 День назад

      @@ChrisRalph Ha, how about China or CSU in FT Collins? Anyhow, thanks for the reply.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Nope, none of the above. I think you may have me confused with someone else.

  • @UndergroundLookingUp
    @UndergroundLookingUp День назад

    I've had a lot of luck with gemstones, including a diamond, but gold has been tricky, only a few flakes so far. A note to motivate people. When you are making money off of prospecting, you are a 1st stage economic producer. Meaning your work adds literal new value to your local -all the way up to- your global economy.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Both gold and gemstones are great to find.

  • @georgecarousos6735
    @georgecarousos6735 День назад

    Jesus Fisher,.......who was your marketing savant who decided to let Minelab have nearly all the PI business for over 10 years with overpriced machines that aren't even made in Australia? Probably the same guy that decided to come up with the Fisher Africa only after the Minelab Gold Monster has 99% of the automatic ground tracking prospecting machines. Very disappointing. PI is key for working in our very mineralized conditions. Please offer a PI machine for under $2500.00 or don't waste your time.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Always a lot easier to decide you strategy long after the game has been played. Garrett has come put with the Axiom which is a very good PI machine. The monster may have the bulk of the VLF business now but is, like most Minelab detectors, way over priced. There is much room for price competition.

    • @royjohnson465
      @royjohnson465 15 часов назад

      I have your very informative book that you recommend. I am an older person in my 60’s, I really enjoy your show and what you are doing, but the only thing I can recommend to you is not to subconsciously say “you know” very fast as you do when you are speaking, otherwise, you are doing very good. That Fisher representative said “you know” too much repeatedly and about 4x times more than you did. ~I recommend both you and especially that Fisher representative to join “Toastmasters” which is all about communication excellence and teaches public speaking skills (not to say “you know” repeatedly.)

  • @duanebartlett4885
    @duanebartlett4885 День назад

    What will be the name of their PI machine and the big question...how much?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Both are yet to be determined. It will not be expensive.

  • @christianh7863
    @christianh7863 День назад

    fisher multi frequency.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      They are working on that but I don't think anytime real soon.

  • @ilyes1113
    @ilyes1113 День назад

    Im algerian .i have a good experiance using fisher f5 .2012-2017. whith it i found near thousand of roman-islamique-spanish coins. I used fisher gold bug ll + gold bug pro since 2017 to this day .they are super sensetive + durable machines . Owning metal detector is illegal in algeria but we importe them from france anny ways . Honestly there is 2 products as good as fisher mds. The brand c-scope made in UK Cs3 mxi .un vlf 12 khtz low price . Cs4 pi . A pulse indiction .simple+ low price . All those are good for gold nuggets+ coins in algerian soil+sahara dizert.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      I know of folks who have been shot for using metal detectors in Islamic countries where they are illegal.

  • @greedygringoprospecting6941
    @greedygringoprospecting6941 День назад

    i use the auto tracking feature on my nox 900 you swing side to side. and it quiets right down great feature. nox 900. was $750 off craigslist. with 6" & 11" coils. i got the 15" coil off ebay. the guy gave up. sold me the nox 900 ,its a lot of fun learning when and why you change coils.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Use the 6 inch coil when you are hunting for gold nuggets.

    • @greedygringoprospecting6941
      @greedygringoprospecting6941 День назад

      @@ChrisRalph yup tried it a few times just to hot to go look for AU79. 😢. have a good day.

  • @sivispacemparabellum7633
    @sivispacemparabellum7633 День назад

    Well, 5 years later and gold being a $1000 more, here I am. Your trove of knowledge is duly appreciated... fascinating world, and great work

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Wow, thanks. Glad you liked the video.

  • @olly2fish992
    @olly2fish992 День назад

    Hey mate, im in Kalgoorlie, Australia, good info, thanks. Just bought your book, cheers.

  • @peirpoint56
    @peirpoint56 День назад

    Why do they sell the gold bug Africa version only in Africa, was this a proving ground because types of soil?

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Its is a detector specifically designed for the market. As a general thing, most of the African buys are not as tech savvy as an average US, Aussie or Canadian buyer. It is designed to be easy to use.

  • @vahagnmelikyan2906
    @vahagnmelikyan2906 День назад

    Never found gold with metal detector, but I figured that when it's highly mineralized ground, you have to swing tje coil back and forth continuously in the same location. Because it will beep on anything, but when it beeps few times in a same spot,now you know you got a target.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Probably should actually have experience before deciding how something is in the field.

    • @vahagnmelikyan2906
      @vahagnmelikyan2906 16 часов назад

      @ChrisRalph I'm pretty sure if I'm in the right place I'll find a nugget. I find even tiniest hot rocks, or lead bullet piece size of a grain. I noticed when it's giving lots of noise, false signals by swinging more often it helps me to distinguish if these sudden impulses are actual target. But gold bug 2 is very helpful for finding shallow bedrock for sampling. If I want to drywash in a new wash I would use my gold bug and look for noisy spots, which indicate that I'm very close to bedrock (10inch close) and there is high mineralization and I would scrub the bedrock for sampling. If I see a color than I drywash. And gold big works on some gold veins. Again I would search the walls of the mine that old timers left and I would chisel off the high mineralization spots.

    • @vahagnmelikyan2906
      @vahagnmelikyan2906 16 часов назад

      @ChrisRalph I tried in Gold basin and vulture mine areas in Arizona gpaa but so far no luck. But I collected few dozen of quartz like rocks that beep. So I'll crush them soon to see if any gold inside.

  • @jimcurtis569
    @jimcurtis569 День назад

    Have you been to our Copper Country on the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan? Literally millions of tons of native copper. I'm watching your videos so I can better identify these copper minerals that we have here too.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Lots of natural copper in that region for sure. Glad you like the videos.

  • @TEAMJESUS-JOHN316
    @TEAMJESUS-JOHN316 2 дня назад

    My first detector was the Gold Bug Pro. Still use it on occasion. Good info 👍

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Thanks. Best of luck to you.

    • @royjohnson465
      @royjohnson465 17 часов назад

      My first ‘Fisher’ metal detector was in 1989 with the original Gold Bug.

  • @deadpresident78
    @deadpresident78 2 дня назад

    I bought your book today at A&B prospecting in Mesa AZ. Thanks!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      I'm sure you will enjoy it!

  • @DannyYoung-vn3sb
    @DannyYoung-vn3sb 2 дня назад

    I’ve put off purchasing a gold metal detector for the 6 years I’ve been interested in prospecting. I own your book and belong to GPAA, East Bay Prospectors and United Prospectors Inc. I like the auto ground balancing like the gold monster 1000, if this new detector’s price point is better I may try detecting. I enjoy your channel.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      Thanks. Keep an eye out for the new detector. I will certainly talk about it here when it becomes available.

  • @ski6712
    @ski6712 2 дня назад

    calculation ............2 billion ounces x 2500 CDN. dollars per troy ounce of raw gold approx 81% purity. this total value is 5 trillion. CDN. dollars. the usa debt. is many more times the biggest gold mine production in world history😱. " Houston......we have a problem....😳........oh I know nasa can stake a claim on psyche 16....the golden asteroid🤩

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      It would cost 10 million an ounce to get the gold from some asteroid to earth.

  • @johnramirez5032
    @johnramirez5032 2 дня назад

    Practice,practice and more practice. I cant stress enough that you need to learn to practice. You have to know your detector. It helps to detect with some expert. They can save you time learning.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      You are right, its important to practice and know your detector.

  • @terrienhumain6723
    @terrienhumain6723 2 дня назад

    Cheers teacher!

  • @patdenney7046
    @patdenney7046 2 дня назад

    I wore out at least 10 Goldbugs. The actual Goldbug to was too complicated for a beginner so they recalled it. The Goldbug two is actually just Updated Goldbug. In the pro well we won’t go there. They have not put any technology or updates in many many years very disappointed in Fisher. All the pros used to use them . The best thing about the Fisher is they have the best warranty they will fix your machine pretty much knew matter what you do do it! And get it back to you immediately. These machines are extremely tough you can throw them in the lake river whatever dry them out and they will work . Threshold knob on the back what’s the weakest point of the whole machine not that they wouldn’t fix it immediately and send it back to you that in of course the headphone jacks yeah pretty much all the detectors such a weak spot. Sounds if the detector mix you could pretty much so what kind of metal ZR how many targets you had discriminate Ect. My first goldbug “0000327” I will always have a spot in my heart for the Goldbug they found me many pounds of gold.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      The original 19kHz gold bug is completely different from the 70kHz Goldbug 2. The latest version of the GoldBug 2 the threshold knob is on the front, not the back.

    • @royjohnson465
      @royjohnson465 17 часов назад

      patdenney ~I had a Garrett Gold Hunter in 1986. ~What year was your very first Gold Bug? Mine first one was in 1989. I had a Compass Gold Scanner in 1990 which I had some problems with, so I bought another Gold Bug in 1990. But with my Compass Gold Scanner in 1990 I found just under 12 oz. of surface vein gold in bedrock that I hand chiseled it out and put it in my wash basin. I knew it was gold because I switched to the discrimination circuit and turn it up to about 8 and it gave a loud signal so I knew it was not iron or any other trash. Some excitement but a long story…

  • @johnramirez5032
    @johnramirez5032 2 дня назад

    My first detector was a bfo kit from radio shack. I loved that detector!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph День назад

      BFO detectors were a long time ago.

    • @johnramirez5032
      @johnramirez5032 22 часа назад

      @@ChrisRalph i am 65 and i was a child. Im still a child at heart!

    • @royjohnson465
      @royjohnson465 17 часов назад

      @@johnramirez5032 ~ You had one too!! I also had one, it was my very first detector, a Bounty Hunter III BFO in about 1973. The III had the analog meter with a needle. I remember I was searching in my backyard with it and a fellow was walking by the back alley and asked me, are you looking for gold? 😂

    • @johnramirez5032
      @johnramirez5032 17 часов назад

      @@royjohnson465 i also got those questions. I dont detect hardly at all anymore.

  • @milynciaedits
    @milynciaedits 2 дня назад

    Always only the best information ✌🏻

  • @IBRAKEFORBEDROCK
    @IBRAKEFORBEDROCK 2 дня назад

    I`d like to have a Fisher shirt 👍⛏

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      The one I have is a 10 year old one and they have changed the logo. But they do sell them.

  • @anthonyrstrawbridge
    @anthonyrstrawbridge 2 дня назад

    5DD👈😀👍 Quite frankly I love lightweight and maneuverability and precision small gold capability. Probably ergonomics sets precedence over the capabilities however: Lets start with the basics of shaft design and balance. Notice that a heavy foot places the search coil mass downward. The curved shaft handle places the mass between the elbow and hand. while this results in good control; it is not ideal for an overworked wrist, elbow, or shoulder. A better way is to balance the mass at the hand. Having a straight shaft and an attachment swivel point located above the hand allows the entire mass of the machine to balance neutrally. In this design, one can potentially shift the balance from the foot to the head which allows the operator effortless precision control by simply alternating between a heavy hand and light hand while gravity and balance hold the search coil off / above the ground. Thus the mass is entirely carried by the shoulders. Additionally, the long straight shaft is most ergonomic, keeps the coil at a better sight distance, further away from the feet, and is simpler and cheaper to manufacture.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      5DD?

    • @anthonyrstrawbridge
      @anthonyrstrawbridge 2 дня назад

      ​​@@ChrisRalphI'm thinking about the swing of the coil assembly. I love the lightweight trends. However, I believe the attachment point between the shaft and coil are antiquated as opposed to articulated. The swing motion of the shaft varies greatly with the motion literally resulting in a constant direction change relative to parallel to the ground. A small lightweight bearing attachment results in a pendulum effect and the relative constant perpendicular swing motion is automatically balanced. Limiting the pivot to approximately 5° allows plenty of room for both automatic leveling and tracing the uneven surface features. additionally, The 5° swing will result in an acceleration at the extremes of the swing motion providing both: less stalling ( saturation of the coil) and positive feel relayed to the handler. The current attachment method requires a constant input and feedback to accomplish optimum results.

  • @mattnelson4387
    @mattnelson4387 2 дня назад

    Thank you for your channel. It's very interesting and informative.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      I'm glad you are enjoying it and thanks for watching!

  • @omarrhale2777
    @omarrhale2777 2 дня назад

    Does the book fist full of gold , explain the formation of Gold and other precious minerals in Africa(kenya),, according to the pictures they really look similar.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      Geology of the earth is not different in Africa. The book talks about the geology of gold, but does not talk about the particular gold deposits of Kenya.

  • @user-lb3ld8wh4g
    @user-lb3ld8wh4g 2 дня назад

    Good luck

  • @user-lb3ld8wh4g
    @user-lb3ld8wh4g 2 дня назад

    عندي نيازك للبيع

  • @corazoncultura926
    @corazoncultura926 2 дня назад

    Hi sir

  • @hameedurahmanhayat-lf7kj
    @hameedurahmanhayat-lf7kj 2 дня назад

    Hi dear. I am Hameed from Afghanistan in our village there is lot of mines more the 200 mines I want to start gemstone business but I do not know even the names of gemstones how to identify the stones? how to price them ? where to sell? can you guide me dear think you.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      I am sorry, but I cannot serve as your advisor or guide.

  • @abdOda-hf5fe
    @abdOda-hf5fe 2 дня назад

    نرجو شرح باللغة العربية

  • @MirriamTembo-yn3xn
    @MirriamTembo-yn3xn 2 дня назад

    If you have a second hand hand held mineral detector for sale or giving out.l really need one here in Africa, Zambia eastern province in katete

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      I am sorry, I have not detectors to give away.

  • @MirriamTembo-yn3xn
    @MirriamTembo-yn3xn 2 дня назад

    Mr Chris kindly send me pictures of the soils,stones and plants indicating gold and precious stones

    • @MirriamTembo-yn3xn
      @MirriamTembo-yn3xn 2 дня назад

      Is possible for you to send me your WhatsApp number so that I send you some pictures of what I found here for better guidance on mineral exploration

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      Please look at my videos, there are many pictures of gold and precious stones.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      I dont offer a service to identify rocks and minerals. I get many, many people who want me to do that. I am sorry, but I cannot serve as your advisor or guide.

  • @georgetteroenfeldt8144
    @georgetteroenfeldt8144 2 дня назад

    My dad was a miner and logger for 50 some years here in georgetown and he told me most of these same tips a few years before he passed. He knew what he was talking abwt and i know you do too. Love your videos. Just great usefull info for someone looking for some gold. Thank you.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      Glad you enjoy the videos.

  • @DuctTapenWD
    @DuctTapenWD 2 дня назад

    Get to the point man!

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      I have a 60 second version of this - why did you choose the long version?????

  • @Rockymountainprospector
    @Rockymountainprospector 2 дня назад

    Nice Chris great video love to get some buckets of that stuff heavy pans

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      You and me both! Thanks for the kind words.

  • @SolidBold00
    @SolidBold00 2 дня назад

    I feel like most of these places that can have large veins and stuff like bc around cripple creek are all owned by companies or government and you don’t really have a way to legally search for it. Limited to only gold panning in national forest creeks and rivers really unless I’m missing something

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      That may be your feelings, but it is not what I said. You can feel bad and give up before you even start, or you can seek opportunities, even if they are rare. I suggest to join a prospecting club and learn the facts before you give up.

  • @justinmeng3902
    @justinmeng3902 2 дня назад

    Thanks for sharing this. I'm a Newbie RockHound. I truly enjoy learning about the chemistry of minerals. I've grown a liking for pyrite. I'm in Southern Ontario Canada. Lots of nice things a few hours North of me. Bancroft,Thunder Bay, Lake Superior. All are goals of mine mind you. It's glad you share these informative videos. Becoming a passion of mine. This is maybe my first video I've watched. I'm also intrigued with Garnet. Mount St Hilaire is another one, in Quebec. Just feeling the Canadian spirit 😊. Anyways fam, your appreciated.

    • @ChrisRalph
      @ChrisRalph 2 дня назад

      Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoy the videos.