Neighbor and gold mining veteran John Schnabel shows Todd and his crew how a proper gold wash plant can make you rich.
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Gold Rush Alaska: Veteran Wash Plant
Neighbor and gold mining veteran John Schnabel shows Todd and his crew how a proper gold wash plant can make you rich.
Added: Dec 13, 2010
Views: 26113 Views
Runtime: 01:48
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