I've been enjoying this forum for years

[leothlyn01]

I grew up here in Folsom, California only a few hundred yards from the American River.. Mining for gold in everyway possible as long as I can remember...In the last 15 years or so, the refining of gold has been my hobby...I've been following your forums for years & feel like I actually know some of you...I've appreciated the knowledge learned & the skill factors shared by some of you..I am happy to be here & looking forward to more..thanks guys

 

[Yggdrasil]

I grew up here in Folsom, California only a few hundred yards from the American River.. Mining for gold in everyway possible as long as I can remember...In the last 15 years or so, the refining of gold has been my hobby...I've been following your forums for years & feel like I actually know some of you...I've appreciated the knowledge learned & the skill factors shared by some of you..I am happy to be here & looking forward to more..thanks guys

Welcome to us.
And since you are refining already here are some links for you.

1. Read C.M. Hokes book on refining jewelers scrap, it gives an easy introduction to the most important chemistry regarding refining.
It is free here on the forum: Screen Readable Copy of Hoke's Book
2. Then read the safety section of the forum: Safety
3. And then read about "Dealing with waste" in the forum: Dealing with Waste

Suggested reading: The Library

https://goldrefiningforum.com/threads/gold-refining-forum-rules.31182/

 

[cosmetal]

Welcome to the neighborhood!

I lived in Placerville for a number of years. PM me if you want to swap stories about the enjoyable insanity of gold mining and history.

Peace and health,
James