Image courtesy: Wikimedia CommonsHow to Build a Gold DredgeA gold dredge is a mining machine used for extracting gold from grit, sand, and dirt using mechanical methods or by means of water. In olden days, these machines were very large in size. In recent times, small suction equipment came into the market and this has made … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia CommonsThe Best USB MicroscopeA USB microscope is a small digital microscope that’s inserted in a computer or laptop through the USB port. Instead of looking through an eyepiece, the image can be seen directly on the computer’s monitor. They are less expensive than the traditional microscopes and they are also used in homes, … Read more
Unbelievable Best Metal Detecting FindsMetal detectors might be deemed useless by many, but they have worked in several instances. In fact, those who were lucky enough found items that are worth hundreds upon thousands of dollars. The best metal detecting finds are indeed unbelievable, but over the years, people from all over the world found them. Besides, … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons Rocks are usually polished using a rock tumbler. The fundamental procedure is to tumble the rocks with increasingly finer or prime grits and polish until the appropriate shape and shine is attained. This procedure generally takes 5 to 6 weeks to finish a cluster. Here is a video tutorial on how to polish … Read more
Image courtesy: Public Domain PicturesHow to Clean Rust Off a GunMany people like guns and some find them very attractive. But how many people like guns with rust spots? The answer is nobody! Everyone likes clean and good looking guns only. Then comes the question, what about the guns that have rust spots? The good news is … Read more
Image courtesy: flickr.comMarbles have been around since early times. Various civilizations used them for recreation, like they are used in modern times. The Egyptians believed that those that were made with animal bones could serve as spiritual mediums. Although not as many people play marble games as before, they are still popular in different parts of the … Read more
Prized Pennies and their Real ValueWith United States of America’s continuously growing directory of valuable coins, collecting pennies became an alluring and pleasurable pastime. The majority of modern penny collectors begin as children, some get their first collection as hand-me-downs from parents or grandparents, and learn the delight of collecting at a very young age. Some … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia CommonsDiamonds are shiny little gemstones. A symbol of love, power, and royalty. It’s not hard to spot celebrities and princesses adorned with these glamorous objects. But the fascination for diamonds has been in existence for quite a time in history. Romans and Greeks once called them “tears of the gods.” The word “diamond” actually … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons Junk cars – purposeless old things that don’t deserve the space in your garage. For most people, these old and dysfunctional vehicles have totally lost their worth. At least that’s what most people think. But some are clever enough to know that even junk cars actually hold something more valuable. Some pick out the … Read more
Image courtesy: Wikimedia Commons Sometimes, it is difficult to distinguish between platinum and white gold. Imagine, walking into a jewelry store and seeing two rings made of platinum and white gold, respectively. How can you distinguish them? To the naked eye, they look almost the same. Platinum is very much expensive compared to white gold. This video discusses … Read more