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	Problem needs help « on: October 19, 2006, 02:39:10 pm »

I have seen on Tv that people use Magnifying Tubes to look for gold under water .. now my problem is i cant find any place that gives direction to how to build one ... PLEASE help ..

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	Re: Problem needs help « Reply #1 on: October 19, 2006, 04:12:19 pm »

A magnifying tube?? Sounds interesting. Hopefully someone here knows something about how to make one. I'd be interested in seeing one myself.

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	Re: Problem needs help « Reply #2 on: October 20, 2006, 04:18:08 am »

Maybe a "viewing tube" is what you're referring to? Simple a length of PVC pipe with a plexiglass cap attached to one end with silicone. Held in the water, it will allow you to see the bottom very well. There is a bit of magnification associated with it through water but not much. I suppose a magnifying lense out of a large magnifying glass could be used in place of the plexiglass.

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	Re: Problem needs help « Reply #3 on: October 20, 2006, 07:00:10 am »

Sounds easy enough to fabricate. Thanks for sharing.

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	Re: Problem needs help « Reply #4 on: October 20, 2006, 07:40:59 am »

Thanks for that .. i will try to make one and i will make a Step by step guide for it to..

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	Re: Problem needs help « Reply #5 on: October 20, 2006, 09:04:18 am »

You want to use a plastic lens.

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	Re: Problem needs help « Reply #6 on: October 20, 2006, 10:02:08 am »

they work pretty well and they are easy to make...most of the time I'm underwater so I just use a mask...

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	Re: Problem needs help « Reply #7 on: October 20, 2006, 06:37:43 pm »

That sounds like a great idea!!! think i have a winter project now hh

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	Re: Problem needs help « Reply #8 on: October 24, 2006, 09:57:42 pm »

If you are a wood worker or know your way around wood and tools it would be easy to make one. Consider the bottom of a boat that has a glass bottom and you can see everything. Well make a box about 8 inches high by 7 inches wide and using your table saw cut a notch about 1/2 inch from the bottom all around till you can fit the glass/plexiglass into it.. You may have to make 2 or more passes depending on the thickness of the glass/Plexiglass (plastic). Put your viewing choice of material in the groves and Glue, (screws are bestscrew/nail the box together then seal it around the glass and the sides of the wood with caulk.

This should last a season if you don't scratch it up to bad or break the glass while using it.

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	Re: Problem needs help « Reply #9 on: October 25, 2006, 08:40:57 am »

Chuck dare i say it but you are a gunies

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