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thortek Gold refining from... 03-11-2012, 07:50 AM
Ewasted Amen! I am happy to hear you... 03-11-2012, 08:15 AM
parrothead Well said. I did the same... 03-11-2012, 08:23 AM
maxpwr I pretty much did the same... 03-11-2012, 09:08 AM
Mechanic688 parrothead, Isn't the buyer... 03-11-2012, 09:12 AM
parrothead Yes he is, but I actually... 03-11-2012, 10:42 AM
Bear I worked in a gold mine in... 03-11-2012, 02:44 PM
miked If you go to the gold... 03-11-2012, 03:03 PM
Mechanic688 I'm personally glad to see... 03-11-2012, 04:48 PM
woodlandrich I was thinking of trying my... 03-11-2012, 09:49 PM
duece2000 I agree they make money doing... 03-11-2012, 10:00 PM
thortek If you're interested in... 03-12-2012, 08:07 AM
martyweil Pls send me a pm. 05-20-2012, 01:23 PM
xodiax Sucess is mostly measured... 08-19-2012, 08:45 AM
xodiax Thanks Freonjoe! I'll give... 08-19-2012, 08:46 AM
CFoote Been There, Done That.... I... 03-12-2012, 10:46 AM
irondale send me a pm also. thanks. 03-13-2012, 01:06 PM
Enoch43 Parrothead....what process... 03-14-2012, 11:50 AM
corycouch now i gotta get my partner to... 03-14-2012, 03:31 PM
xodiax Good Morning, all! I hope I... 08-19-2012, 08:28 AM
freonjoe Xodiax, try this forum. ... 08-19-2012, 08:42 AM
parrothead That is the only place to go... 08-19-2012, 09:38 AM
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    Gold refining from motherboards.

    I got into e-waste because I was reading about " all the gold in computers" and started studying. My first stop was the gold refining forum. Then board sort ( to sell anything wasn't going to refine), and by way of a review on board sort, found you guys!!

    I bought the acids. Buckets. Gloves hoods torches crucibles fire bricks tongs etc. I turned my garage into an almost meth lab..lol!

    I cut a pound of fingers off a pound of boards and collected a buch of stuff to strip.

    I'm down to the final stages, and let me tell you I've lost a lot of money on this failed project. Almost had a fume related accident. And honestly....have a vat of acid waiting for disposal.



    It's not worth it....collect boards, sell boards, and buy gold. Or partner with with an experienced refiner!

    My $.02
    “Most people miss opportunity because it wears overalls and looks like work .” ― Thomas A. Edison

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