How to convert a Keene A52 Sluice to an A52S Super Sluice.

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This is the process for converting your Keene A52 sluice to a Keene A52S Super Sluice.
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CRITCAL MEASUREMENTS:
3/4" from bottom of sluice to bottom of swivel leg bracket.
1 1/2" from flare to swivel leg bracket.
2 1/2" from back of sluice to swivel leg bracket.
TOOLS NEEDED:
Something to mark with
Tape measure
Phillips screwdriver
3/8" wrench or adjustable wrench
7/16" wrench or adjustable wrench
3/6" drill bit
Drill
Rivet gun
C-Clamp or other clamping means
KEENE PART NUMBERS - keeneeng.com
A52SCS New A52S Classifier Screen System
A52SLK Sluice Leg Kit
A52SRA New A52S Riffle Board and carpets, mat
A52FBHM Rubber Half mat
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Пікірлер: 42

  • @Pa.PatriotProspecting
    @Pa.PatriotProspecting10 ай бұрын

    I converted mine as well Bought the classifier screen Bought a 10 x 36 Combo Dream mat Works absolutely outstanding!

  • @Alaskasbear
    @Alaskasbear3 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to try it this spring. Just got mine all assembled. Thank you for the video.

  • @BearlyOutdoors
    @BearlyOutdoors4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I could not figure out how to add mine! I really like your addition to the center wingnut. That is something I will have to do to mine as well. Your assessment is highly accurate, I will loose it! :)

  • @anthonyclark4826
    @anthonyclark48264 жыл бұрын

    Buddy that’s bad ass!! I really need this upgrade!! Thanks for the video!!

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    4 жыл бұрын

    Anthony Clark the adjustable legs are a GREAT addition to the sluice. No more having to put a stone, or something on top of it to hold it in place.

  • @anthonyclark4826

    @anthonyclark4826

    4 жыл бұрын

    Silver Sleuth oh yes mine came with legs already. Mine is the high banker/ sluice/ concentrator the keen mini max three in one. So I always have to run my miracle mat through out the hole thing. I have heard of that magic mat! That is really good to for flour gold

  • @JohnathanLee8702
    @JohnathanLee87023 жыл бұрын

    Just bought the Keene A52s sluicebox waiting to get it delivered...can't wait to hit a few spots i know of. My order is on back order for 2 to 4 weeks. Gone be fun to use this sluice when i receive it. Great video thanks for sharing the info.

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on your purchase! It is a great sluice box, but it needs a lot of water to work properly.

  • @DGCoinPusher
    @DGCoinPusher4 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    4 жыл бұрын

    Only the 3/16” drill bit was needed. I didn’t realize the holes needed for the brackets to hold down the front of the new screen was a 3/16” until the end of the video. It’s a super easy upgrade to do. All of the measurements and part numbers for the conversion parts are listed in the description.

  • @richardduke9788
    @richardduke97884 жыл бұрын

    nice addition !

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Richard Duke the adjustable leg addition by itself was a huge improvement. It makes setting the sluice up WAY easier!!!

  • @quest2outdoors
    @quest2outdoors4 жыл бұрын

    They took you up on your idea with the lock nut good call

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    4 жыл бұрын

    Quest 2 Wells I spoke with Mark Keene about it. He LOVED it. Said they were going to add that to the new ones.

  • @quest2outdoors

    @quest2outdoors

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SilverSleuth and they did

  • @wethepeople1509
    @wethepeople15093 ай бұрын

    I upgraded my a52 to the a52s , I was in Fairplay last week , 4/20/2024 , 26° and snowed on me the whole time , but I found some color , not bad for 4hrs

  • @quest2outdoors
    @quest2outdoors4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks enjoy the video👍👊✌😎

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!!! Can’t wait to try it out.

  • @nomadterry6146
    @nomadterry61463 жыл бұрын

    Got my 1st A 52 sluice look forward to buy CLASSIFER screen turn into A52S thanks for video

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    3 жыл бұрын

    @nomad terry the adjustable legs make setting up the sluice SO MUCH easier!

  • @nomadterry6146

    @nomadterry6146

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SilverSleuth mine for ebay had leg set

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nomadterry6146 what?

  • @nomadterry6146

    @nomadterry6146

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SilverSleuth what what

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nomadterry6146 “mine for eBay had leg set”. What does this mean?

  • @Mr_Popejoy
    @Mr_Popejoy2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I have the a52 as well and wondered if it’d be reasonable to add the classifier using original mat and riffles. In your opinion would one of the original riffles line up at a good spot to add a fastener bolt and attach the screen?

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    2 жыл бұрын

    The nut that the thumbscrew screws to to hold the classifier is attached to the new riffles. There is nothing to attach it to with the old riffles.

  • @YukonNate867
    @YukonNate867 Жыл бұрын

    Hey buddy thanks for the great video now that it's been some time I would like to hear your opinion on how it performs versus the original a52, besides the legs how do you find the upgrade, I have an a52 and am wanting to either add a highbanker/dredge hopper set up or purchase the new kt10 trommel but am unsure if I want to do the conversion as I may just add another 3ft section of sluice to the lower end of my a52 and use various gold hog matting or miracle mat for anything the 52 is missing thanks for your info and looking forward to a response.

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    Жыл бұрын

    @Yukon Nate. Thanks for the reply. I walk a ways when I pack my sluice in and out. Everything I carry is weight. The more weight I carry the more work it is for me. Most of the time, I do not have enough water flow for it to work effectively. I live in Michigan and most of the gold I find is flour gold. I have have been classifying my material and using it without the super sluice upgrade. I still use the adjustable legs but they also added weight.

  • @SunsTo7
    @SunsTo74 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Sliver Sleuth, Great build. One question, the drill bit is 3/16 so are the rivets 3/16 also?

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    4 жыл бұрын

    @SunsTo7 yes they are. The 3/16” drill bit isn’t needed. A small counter sink bit for the inside would have been nice.

  • @SunsTo7

    @SunsTo7

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@SilverSleuth What do you mean that a 3/16 drill isn't needed? I still mus t drill right.

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    4 жыл бұрын

    @SunsTo7 sorry.....was in a rush when I typed my reply earlier and wasn’t paying attention. It’s the 17/64” drill bit that is not needed. Sorry 😐

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    4 жыл бұрын

    @SunsTo7 you still have to drill. Make sure you have a C clamp or a set of vice grips like I used to hold each swivel mount in place. You don’t want your drill bit to walk and yours to not line up.

  • @MRGOLD99.999
    @MRGOLD99.9993 жыл бұрын

    What was your total cost I have same sluice but wanna see if justified to just buy a52 s or do the conversion

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t remember the total costs. I purchased everything for the conversion directly from Keene. The adjustable legs work fantastic! They make setting up the sluice so much easier.

  • @gearheadkenny
    @gearheadkenny3 жыл бұрын

    Would the classifier still work with original rifles?

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is a nut/stud on the new riffles. The wing screw goes through the classifier and screws into this nut/stud. The original riffles do not have the nut/stud.

  • @Alaskasbear

    @Alaskasbear

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'd have to come up with a different mounting system,and I'm not sure if you'd get enough water flow for.the originals to work correctly 🤔 . I'm going to build a new sluice using my old riffles and a different mat. Small sheet of aluminum and couple of bends should be fine.

  • @cutepets3548
    @cutepets35483 жыл бұрын

    Where do i buy all the parts

  • @SilverSleuth

    @SilverSleuth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Karl Agnew I ordered them directly from Keene

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