@ricko said:
Is that from a bucket you brought home to pan? Looks like a lot of dust in there...Cheers, RickO
Refined down from 5.8 ounces of 10K,14K, 18K jewelry, and some dental gold purchased through the shop last year.
I opted for the DIY kit, instead of the trip to a refinery this time. It's not a process, nor an option I would recommend to many... except it's kind of fun.
Yield was 2.3 oz 24K , or 999.5 purity.
Will pour a couple bars, later... and post photos.
This was more work than I thought.
After attempting to pour 1 Ounce bars, I got impatient and melted the whole batch into one pour.
Ended up with a 110 gram bar ...
and so went my experiment.
My fingers are stained to a deep purple. I took off the gloves during the process, a couple times (mistake).
An arduous and tedious task. I should have paid closer attention in chemistry...
In the end,
Here it is :
3.53697749 Oz . AU.
Purity 999.5.
24K bar for show & tell.
@TwoSides2aCoin... Now that is a neat result.... I like that bar... True, it was a lot of work, but so much more impressive - and easier to sell - than gold dust.... Cheers, RickO
Collecting bullion has gotten me interested in English silver. To the extent possible I try to integrate sterling items into everyday living. Nutmeg can be tasty in ale.
@SEMPERFISILVERANDMORE.... That is a really unique and interesting piece of silver....Is there a story with that item? What do the symbols below 'America' mean?? Cheers, RickO
@ricko said: @SEMPERFISILVERANDMORE.... That is a really unique and interesting piece of silver....Is there a story with that item? What do the symbols below 'America' mean?? Cheers, RickO
In addition to SEMPERFISILVERANDMORE comments above
The original artist is Steve Adam, his initial is below the kneeling man
The meaning of Hobo Signs from left to right in orderly fashion:
Go, Safe Camp, Railroad, Worth robbing, Jail, Afraid, Don’t go this way, Tramps here, Catch out here.
@TwoSides2aCoin, which process did you use? I would assume inquartation.
In this image the large bar is 5.012 ozt round is 1.002 ozt and square is 1.78ozt. I don't typically care to go 9995 pure. Mine when tested with my XRF are 9855-9955. I have another batch in the works that should yield .80 ozt, that I will leave in powder form till I have about 5 ozt again.
PS the $5 is a good fake that will be refined. I like refining this type of stuff because I get to skip a few steps.
Still my favorite byproduct of scrap refining. No clue as to value, but they test real and are shiny.
Oh and don't worry about the purple, it goes away. If you do get it on your fingernails that can stick with you a bit longer though.
@ricko said:
I hope that 'purple' is not cyanide... that could be a real problem... Cheers, Rick
Silver/copper nitrate is green in color but turns skin a blue/purple color.
My biggest issue is not rinsing my gold well enough after pouring off the silver nitrate solution so when I add Hydrochloric acid to my gold I'm stuck with a white Silver Chloride powder in my solution that can be difficult to filter out sometimes.
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Love that old school RCM design
I’m loving that 5oz Engelhard. Nothing for me this week except for a couple of proof sets. (1959, 1962)
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
That 10 oz. bar is nice.... Is there a particular venue for these bars? Or just ebay type auctions? Cheers, RickO
I purchased this one off eBay from Bullion Exchange but lots of Precious Metal Dealers sell them including AMPEX and Provident.
Bullion Exchange is currently cheapest that I found.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-oz-Geiger-Security-Line-Silver-Bar-999-Fine-Sealed/152782842879?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Can't resist a joke here. I'll bet that bar was made before the wedding.
@Smudge ...How insightful....speaks of experience...
Cheers, RickO
Got this yesterday:
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No, it’s not soggy grape nuts.
Is that from a bucket you brought home to pan? Looks like a lot of dust in there...Cheers, RickO
It almost looks like damp brown sugar!
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There is a chart hanging on the door in my doctors office that has a photo that very closely resembles this photo.
Refined down from 5.8 ounces of 10K,14K, 18K jewelry, and some dental gold purchased through the shop last year.
I opted for the DIY kit, instead of the trip to a refinery this time. It's not a process, nor an option I would recommend to many... except it's kind of fun.
Yield was 2.3 oz 24K , or 999.5 purity.
Will pour a couple bars, later... and post photos.
Wow... labor intensive... but satisfying.... Cheers, RickO
@TwoSides2aCoin I want to see those poured gold pics!
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This was more work than I thought.
After attempting to pour 1 Ounce bars, I got impatient and melted the whole batch into one pour.
Ended up with a 110 gram bar ...
and so went my experiment.
My fingers are stained to a deep purple. I took off the gloves during the process, a couple times (mistake).
An arduous and tedious task. I should have paid closer attention in chemistry...
In the end,
Here it is :
3.53697749 Oz . AU.
Purity 999.5.
24K bar for show & tell.
Very cool!
My YouTube Channel
@TwoSides2aCoin... Now that is a neat result.... I like that bar... True, it was a lot of work, but so much more impressive - and easier to sell - than gold dust.... Cheers, RickO
Nicely completed, [once in a lifetime???] project, thanks for sharing
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Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Collecting bullion has gotten me interested in English silver. To the extent possible I try to integrate sterling items into everyday living. Nutmeg can be tasty in ale.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
@OnlyGoldIsMoney Interesting and functional, great finds
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Bad transactions with : nobody to date
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Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Here is something sorta new that some may not have seen yet. These are absolutely cool.
Hoard the keys
I must say...........I like those Legos
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
gotta love them silver bars
Silver Lego bars?? Well that is new....Cheers, RickO
It's just the latest silver gimmick, but I admit they are pretty cool. Woudn't pay much over Spot though.
Those logos are cool, but if you won't pay much over spot you won't get them.
late to the game. 2018 just arrived.
They call me "Pack the Ripper"
First Friday Metal Porn Post - latest add to the stack - fell in love with this one and could not pass it up. 5 oz’s of beauty !
He better keep on running
Nice pick up
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
@SEMPERFISILVERANDMORE.... That is a really unique and interesting piece of silver....Is there a story with that item? What do the symbols below 'America' mean?? Cheers, RickO
I got these this past week.
I received this earlier in the week from CCC2010 on the BST. Great guy to deal with.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Symbols are Hobo markings used back in the day (safe place to ask for food, good cops / bad cops , etc) to let others know about area they were entering. Hobo Series -> more details here https://www.jmbullion.com/1-oz-antique-the-trains-silver-round/
In addition to SEMPERFISILVERANDMORE comments above
The original artist is Steve Adam, his initial is below the kneeling man
The meaning of Hobo Signs from left to right in orderly fashion:
Go, Safe Camp, Railroad, Worth robbing, Jail, Afraid, Don’t go this way, Tramps here, Catch out here.
This just came at lunch time today. Really happy to add this to the stack!
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
Nice 3oz!
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@TwoSides2aCoin, which process did you use? I would assume inquartation.
In this image the large bar is 5.012 ozt round is 1.002 ozt and square is 1.78ozt. I don't typically care to go 9995 pure. Mine when tested with my XRF are 9855-9955. I have another batch in the works that should yield .80 ozt, that I will leave in powder form till I have about 5 ozt again.
PS the $5 is a good fake that will be refined. I like refining this type of stuff because I get to skip a few steps.
Still my favorite byproduct of scrap refining. No clue as to value, but they test real and are shiny.
Oh and don't worry about the purple, it goes away. If you do get it on your fingernails that can stick with you a bit longer though.
I hope that 'purple' is not cyanide... that could be a real problem... Cheers, RickO
My latest pick ups.
Silver/copper nitrate is green in color but turns skin a blue/purple color.
My biggest issue is not rinsing my gold well enough after pouring off the silver nitrate solution so when I add Hydrochloric acid to my gold I'm stuck with a white Silver Chloride powder in my solution that can be difficult to filter out sometimes.
That is the first Perth Mint bar I have seen.... Very nice.. Cheers, RickO