GB 2 on the Beach

Tom,

I've read your microjewelry article and I have a couple of questions.

In dry beach sand, how practical is the GB 2 from the point of view of the "drive you nuts" factor. If I understand it correctly, the GB 2 should ignore small rust flakes, etc - while not losing sensitivity to very fine gold such as chains. Tiny bits of foil, etc. will still be heard. Is this correct?

Also, Mike Hillis has written about how sensitive his F5 is to tiny gold. Have you had a chance to compare it to the GB 2?

Thanks

Rick Kempf
Yorktown, VA

Rick,

The GB-2 is substantially more sensitive to micro-gold vs. the F5. And, YES..... the GB-2 can drive you crazy with tiny flakes of chewing gum foil. Hence; the critical need for a very good all-plastic sand sifter.

Thanks for your quick response Tom.

Well, a White's GM4b "followed me home" over the weekend. It was a price I couldn't refuse, so I guess that will be the machine I use. The sifter is a plastic collander from "Dollar Tree".

Let us know how your 'system' works out.