Method and apparatus for collecting precious metal particles
An apparatus for collecting gold and other precious metal dust comprising an enclosure defining a working area within which is positioned a rotating, work contacting wheel, an abrasive belt or vibrating abrasive plates. The enclosure comprises a transparent back, a rearwardly slanted floor, spaced sides and a forwardly slanted top having a reflecting under-surface. A lamp mounts exteriorly of the back in position to direct light rays to the under-surface for reflection upon the working area. A pump delivers water from a reservoir to a multi-outlet flow control fitting having a valved nozzle outlet, a valved wash outlet and a free flowing jet return outlet. Hoses are connected respectively to the outlets for work wetting, enclosure cleaning and drain clearing purposes.