Colorado Oro Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I went out to my shop and dusted off all my wood working equipment, I built all my oak kitchen cabinets, dinning table, and several nice oak entertainment centers and book cases. I have just about any tool needed to machine wood. I have tons of red oak lumber and some hard maple i need to use up and make room for more stuff. So I been wanting a nice 12 volt puffer dry washer. It seems that the Beck drywasher is highly valued and highly thought of. I don't have plans for one, but I think Sam Radding"s drywashers was kind of based on the Beck. I know he knew the manufacture of the beck at the time he wrote his books, whitch I have for plans. I guess what I'm asking could I bbuild a Beck copy and would it be possiable today? I don't want to start building drywashers, just a really good one for myself that works good. I will most likly be going after real fine gold. So is there is any info on Beck dry washers? Or are the spec and info secret?Thanks CH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Max, AKA Gilaoro on the forums is real knowlegable on this very subject of Becks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I will tell you if you want to know about Beck machines then send a P.M. to Russ Ford. He holds the rights to them and can answer your questions first hand.Russ is a great guy.2ndly I would suggest a "lighter" weight wood for construction of your drywasher project they become very heavy very fast. I have been using poplar and it works out great.Russ is the man when it comes to Becks nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Scott Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Definitely contact Russ. They are custom and expensive but are smooth and amazing. I've cranked one and they are awesome.http://www.russfordprospecting.com/Beck%20page.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Oro Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Hi AdamI think Max is back up north, or on his way up. I think he said he was a going to be out at a pay to prospect area as an attendant or something like that, but I could be wrong on that. Not sure abouthis sccess to internet. thanksCHHi FrankI don't have any lighter wood and I do have the oak and maple I need to use. I figure I will be hauling it on my ATV so not real worried about the weight. I think I have enough to make the little sampler that is in Sam's book also. So I could take it out to find out if the area is worth making a run with the heavier unit.Hey Ted I did not know Becks were still being made. I don't want to steal any trade secrets. I just wanted to find out why Becks are so highly thought of, and if I could include some things in my Sam Radding washer to make it a better unit, if that is possiable. Thanks AllCH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank c Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 CH the best things you'll do to your drywasher projects will be by trial an error to suit your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Scott Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I don't think he makes very many of them. Again, they are pretty expensive and a real specialty item. I think in terms of design they are well worth some study if you can either find one or want to get one made. As far as I know the only plans are the patented ones in Russ's possession though. It's pretty proprietary stuff so I doubt there are any copies floating around. It's still probably worth it to talk to Russ though, seeing as he's the man with the plan.Good luck on your projects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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