Working the Drywasher DVD Hosted by Mojave John

Learn How to Set Up, Test & Operate a Gold Drywasher in the Desert

See drywashing equipment in action with the Working the Drywasher DVD, hosted by experienced desert prospector Mojave John. Designed for prospectors who own a drywasher—or are considering purchasing one—this instructional video explains the basic science, setup, equipment options, and field techniques involved in recovering placer gold without water.

The program is divided into two practical sections. The first examines drywasher design, setup, and available options so viewers can better understand how the equipment separates heavy gold from lighter material. The second moves into the desert for real-world demonstrations using two different sizes of drywashers.

Mojave John begins with a compact sniping-style drywasher used to test possible gold-bearing areas. The program then progresses to a larger production drywasher, demonstrating how prospectors can move from sampling ground to processing greater amounts of material.

Perfect For

• First-time drywasher owners

• Prospectors considering a drywasher

• Desert gold hunters

• Beginning placer miners

• Experienced prospectors refining their technique

• Gold-prospecting clubs

• Drywasher equipment dealers

• Mining and geology educators

• Visual learners

• Arizona and Southwest prospectors

• Fine-gold recovery enthusiasts

• Anyone learning to prospect without water

What You'll Learn

• The basic science behind drywasher operation

• How drywashers separate gold from lighter material

• Important drywasher design features

• Basic equipment setup

• Available drywasher options

• How to evaluate possible gold-bearing ground

• How to use a small sniping-style drywasher

• Methods for testing an area before increasing production

• How a larger production drywasher is used

• Differences between sampling and production equipment

• Practical field techniques demonstrated in the desert

• Common considerations for more effective drywashing

Two-Part Instructional Program

Part One: Drywasher Design & Setup

The first section explores:

• How drywashers work

• Principles of gravity separation

• Drywasher design

• Equipment setup

• Available options

• Selecting equipment for different prospecting goals

Part Two: Field Demonstration

The second section moves into the desert to demonstrate:

• Testing areas for gold

• Operating a compact sniping-style drywasher

• Evaluating recovered concentrates

• Moving from sampling to larger-scale processing

• Operating a larger production drywasher

• Applying drywashing principles under real field conditions

Features

• Hosted by Mojave John

• Professionally produced instructional program

• Combines equipment theory with field demonstrations

• Demonstrates two different drywashers

• Covers both testing and production techniques

• Filmed in color

• Approximately 60 minutes

• Physical DVD format

• Suitable for beginners and experienced prospectors

• Useful before purchasing or operating a drywasher

Benefits

• Watch proper drywasher techniques instead of relying only on written instructions

• Better understand why drywasher adjustments matter

• Learn how to set up equipment before reaching the field

• See how compact and production drywashers differ

• Develop a more organized approach to testing ground

• Avoid processing large quantities of unproven material

• Build confidence before operating your own equipment

• Learn at your own pace and review important sections

• Add a practical visual reference to your prospecting library

Recommended Accessories

Complete your desert-prospecting education and equipment setup with:

• Gold drywasher

• Classifier screen

• Shovel

• Pick or mattock

• Five-gallon buckets

• Gold pan

• Finishing pan

• Snuffer bottle

• Gold collection vials

• Black-sand magnet

• Crevice tools

• Precision gold scale

• Gold-capable metal detector

• Handheld GPS or compass

• Desert maps

• Drywashing for Gold by James Klein

• Finding Gold in the Desert: The Art of Drywashing by Otto Lynch

• Keene Cyclone Wet or Dry Gold Pan & Concentrator

Specifications

• Title: Working the Drywasher

• Host: Mojave John

• Format: Physical DVD

• Presentation: Color

• Runtime: Approximately 60 minutes

• Program Structure: Two-part instructional presentation

• Subject: Gold Drywashing, Desert Prospecting & Equipment Operation

• Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

• Language: English

• High Plains Prospectors SKU: 6131

What's Included

• One Working the Drywasher instructional DVD

Playback Note

This listing is for a physical DVD and requires a compatible DVD player or computer equipped with a DVD drive and suitable playback software. It is not a digital download or streaming video.

Tips for Successful Drywashing

Drywasher performance depends heavily on material condition. Soil should be completely dry, loose, and properly classified before processing. Moisture and clay can form clumps that trap fine gold and prevent effective separation.

Maintain a steady feed rate and adjust the airflow, vibration, and machine angle for the material being processed. Save and test your tailings until you are confident that your equipment is properly tuned and retaining the gold.

Desert Safety & Responsible Prospecting

Carry plenty of water, sun protection, navigation equipment, first-aid supplies, and emergency communication gear when prospecting in the desert. Be prepared for extreme heat, sudden temperature changes, flash floods, abandoned mines, unstable ground, wildlife, and areas without cellular service.

Confirm land ownership and mining-claim status before collecting material. Obtain permission where required and follow all current federal, state, and local laws governing prospecting, excavation, mechanized equipment, and surface disturbance. Never prospect on another person’s active mining claim without authorization.

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we know that watching experienced prospectors operate equipment can shorten the learning curve considerably. The Working the Drywasher DVD combines an explanation of drywasher design with practical, real-world demonstrations in the desert.

Whether you're deciding which type of drywasher to purchase, preparing to operate a new machine, or looking to improve your sampling and production techniques, this instructional video provides a helpful visual guide to finding gold without water.

The best video ever produced for the prospector who owns a drywasher but is not experienced in using it, or the guy who is considering purchasing a drywasher. Hosted by Mojave John, this video is professionally done and covers all the basics of drywashing. In two parts you first go through the science of drywasher design, setup and options. Then it is off to the desert to use two different drywashers in the field. A small sniping-type drywasher, testing areas for gold and then a larger production drywasher. Running time 60 minutes, in color.