Im just starting

[ZonaBoy220]

I have two oil drums full of gold pins & two oil drums full of the gold fingers (those rows of gold squares and rectangles you can cut off of mother boards and such) removed from all sorts of electronics. Any advice on how and where I should start extracting the gold? I just dont want to mess this up I have been saving this stuff my whole life.

 

[MMFJ]

Start by READING - the forum has tons (and tons) of info and discussions on this topic.

You will find discussions on

- SELLING the material - for a quick amount - I say "Get the fast penny, not the last penny"

- Sending it out to a refiner - there's several on here that I'd recommend - and at least one that I wouldn't....

- Learn to refine it yourself - just understand all the dangers, costs and such before you start (massive info on this forum - READ)

You won't get much "help" until you learn - then your questions will show you have taken the time (as everyone else has) to learn which method you want to pursue and have intelligent questions where you will find responses to help you step-by-step.

So, now you have the 1st step - once you have spent a few days reading and learning, we'll look forward to your next (informed) question.

 

[NobleMetalWorks]

I have two oil drums full of gold pins & two oil drums full of the gold fingers (those rows of gold squares and rectangles you can cut off of mother boards and such) removed from all sorts of electronics. Any advice on how and where I should start extracting the gold? I just dont want to mess this up I have been saving this stuff my whole life.

Sounds like you have a lot of material to run. You found the right place to learn the best methods and practices. This is probably the single most important depository of information pertaining to recover and refining precious metals on the internet. And welcome.

I took this from another members signature (Thanks Palladium)

1. Refining Precious Metal Wastes C.M. Hoke http://tinyurl.com/mfnyhs
(REV) (Free Download)
2. Get the (FREE) Gold Refining Forum Handbook VOL 1 here >> http://tinyurl.com/nyutnp
3. Get the (FREE) Gold Refining Forum Handbook VOL 2 (Final) here >> http://tinyurl.com/y9w5y73
4. Chemistry Handbooks Here (FREE) >> http://tinyurl.com/n27pqu

I would suggest reading the book by C. M. Hoke. A lot of people have not only read the same book, but most if not all of us use the same terminology. This will allow you to communicate effectively with the rest of us so that we all understand what is being said. The book was created for people with little or no experience. Make sure if you read the book, to do the familiarity tests, they will help you tremendously.

Also, it might be useful to take the guided tour, and to use this search link for ease of use.

I took these links as well from another members signature also. (Thanks LazerSteve)

Click Here for the -->http://goldrefiningforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=6873#6873
Find anything on the Forum FAST!!!---> http://goldrecovery.us/forum_search.asp

Also, the people who have authority on this site either have green names that designates them as being a moderator. Or it's Noxx who has a red name. Everyone else are just members like those of us who have posted on this thread thus far.

Welcome to the forum, and good luck to you!

Scott