For some, the desert is a for-boding place. For others, it is a treasure-trove of rugged vistas, exotic plants, star filled nights and . . GOLD! Drywashers have been used to mine desert gold for nearly one hundred years. The times and equipment have changed, but the art of drywashing remains the same. The thrill of finding gold in your riffle tray is as powerful as ever. This primer covers the types of equipment used, how drywashers work, how they differ, how and wher to mine successfully plus detailed plans for building a simple sampling drywasher. Also included is a list of Recreational Gold Mining Clubs; one of the BEST sources for access to both CLAIMS and EXPERTISE. Sam Radding has been building and using drywashers for fifteen years. His construction plans have helped countless miners achieve success with their home built gold mining equipment.