NO PUMPS ALLOWED: Using NSW Legal Mining Gear To Find Hill End Gold!
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With zero water flow and strict NSW laws banning motorized highbankers and pumps, we took the ultimate non-motorized setup to historic Hill End! By pairing the precision-engineered Franken Sluice (self-feeding hopper) with the handcrafted Rockit Box rocker box, we processed pre-classified paydirt using pure muscle and manual scoops. Can 100% legal, non-motorized equipment match a highbanker run? Watch to see the final cleanout!
Strict NSW mining regulations mean zero motorized highbankers or pumps—and with zero natural creek flow in this spot, we had to get creative to get on the gold!
In this video, we head out to historic Hill End, NSW with a 100% legal, non-motorized kit: the Franken Sluice (our self-feeding, pre-classified high-speed sluice) and the Rockit Box (our custom 2mm aluminum rocker box). By relying on manual scoops and precise gravel agitation, we test whether passive setups can deliver real volume and hit a payday without relying on mechanical power.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Zero Creek Flow & NSW Mining Laws Explained
00:24 Metal Detecting the Bedrock
06:08 GIANT Quartz Vein
11:25 MOST Gold in a Pan... EVER!
12:12 Setting Up the Non-Motorized Kit in Hill End
13:11 Running Paydirt Through the Franken Sluice
15:30 Final Gold Weight & Cleanout Results!
16:09 Rockit Box Setup & Processing Deep Bedrock Dirt
18:05 Concentrates & Black Sand Pan Out
🛠️ GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO
The Franken Sluice (Self-Feeding Sluice): https://picketprospecting.com.au/prod...
Precision CNC-routered 2mm aluminum body with TIG-welded header
Designed for fast processing of 10mm–12mm pre-classified material
Rubber-backed miner's moss, aluminum expanded mesh, and 8" Dream Mat compatible
Integrated front carry handle & slimline design for remote hikes
The Rockit Box (Rocker Box Setup): https://picketprospecting.com.au/prod...
Handcrafted 2mm aluminum construction with a built-in 3mm laser-cut classifier
Integrated rocking legs (no loose parts to lose)
Includes a custom 2mm aluminum water scoop with a Tasmanian Oak handle
Fitted with 12mm miner's moss, expanded mesh, and rubber V-mat director apron
👉 Get Gear & Files: https://chrisundertaking.com
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#goldprospecting #hillend #goldmining #miningequipment #sluicebox #rockerbox #finegold #nswprospecting #chasingthegold #selffeeding #mininginnovation #goldminingequipment
Guests in the Episode:
@PicketProspecting
@DuffyDadventurer
@TristanMarks-v9i
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NO PUMPS ALLOWED: Using NSW Legal Mining Gear To Find Hill End Gold!
chrisundertaking
11,654 views
With zero water flow and strict NSW laws banning motorized highbankers and pumps, we took the ultimate non-motorized setup to historic Hill End! By pairing the precision-engineered Franken Sluice (self-feeding hopper) with the handcrafted Rockit Box rocker box, we processed pre-classified paydirt using pure muscle and manual scoops. Can 100% legal, non-motorized equipment match a highbanker run? Watch to see the final cleanout!
Strict NSW mining regulations mean zero motorized highbankers or pumps—and with zero natural creek flow in this spot, we had to get creative to get on the gold!
In this video, we head out to historic Hill End, NSW with a 100% legal, non-motorized kit: the Franken Sluice (our self-feeding, pre-classified high-speed sluice) and the Rockit Box (our custom 2mm aluminum rocker box). By relying on manual scoops and precise gravel agitation, we test whether passive setups can deliver real volume and hit a payday without relying on mechanical power.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Zero Creek Flow & NSW Mining Laws Explained
00:24 Metal Detecting the Bedrock
06:08 GIANT Quartz Vein
11:25 MOST Gold in a Pan... EVER!
12:12 Setting Up the Non-Motorized Kit in Hill End
13:11 Running Paydirt Through the Franken Sluice
15:30 Final Gold Weight & Cleanout Results!
16:09 Rockit Box Setup & Processing Deep Bedrock Dirt
18:05 Concentrates & Black Sand Pan Out
🛠️ GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO
The Franken Sluice (Self-Feeding Sluice): https://picketprospecting.com.au/prod...
Precision CNC-routered 2mm aluminum body with TIG-welded header
Designed for fast processing of 10mm–12mm pre-classified material
Rubber-backed miner's moss, aluminum expanded mesh, and 8" Dream Mat compatible
Integrated front carry handle & slimline design for remote hikes
The Rockit Box (Rocker Box Setup): https://picketprospecting.com.au/prod...
Handcrafted 2mm aluminum construction with a built-in 3mm laser-cut classifier
Integrated rocking legs (no loose parts to lose)
Includes a custom 2mm aluminum water scoop with a Tasmanian Oak handle
Fitted with 12mm miner's moss, expanded mesh, and rubber V-mat director apron
👉 Get Gear & Files: https://chrisundertaking.com
💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY
If you enjoyed this non-motorized gold run, drop a Like, leave a comment with your favorite piece of gear, and Subscribe for more Australian prospecting builds and adventures!
#goldprospecting #hillend #goldmining #miningequipment #sluicebox #rockerbox #finegold #nswprospecting #chasingthegold #selffeeding #mininginnovation #goldminingequipment
Guests in the Episode:
@PicketProspecting
@DuffyDadventurer
@TristanMarks-v9i