SE 13.25 Inch Wide Stackable Classifier Gold Prospecting Pan - 1/2 Inch Stainless Steel Mesh Sifting Pan, Green

I use this riddle to sift soil. All packaged soil comes with a lot of trash in it. Rocks and sticks mostly, but other things too. I sift all my soil before using it for potting or seed starting and for a long time, I relied on the 1/4" size to do that. I purchased this riddle to deal with the ever-worsening quality of packaged soil products. I now have to sift twice. Once with this riddle then with the smaller one. The good thing is that I can use this riddle to sift my compost. The screen size is ideal for that. I like how this riddle fits over a 5-gallon bucket. That makes it very easy to use as it puts the sifted material in a bucket, ready to go. It is very durable and well made. It is easy to use, even when wearing gloves. For what you get, the cost is pretty good. I would say the value is there. There are higher-quality riddles out there that can process more material, but few that fit well on a bucket. For that, this is ideal. I recommend this.

The classifier screen arrived on time and in good condition. Looks like a good solid well built screen and should work well and last a long time.

Very nice set of 5, well made and I think they will be very helpful in finding different types of minerals, fossils and for sifting dirt as well. Love that they fit in a 5 gallon bucket to carry to the work site as well.

Minus 1 Star for being ridiculously expensive $12 bucks a pop in the Five-Piece Set (more than that if you are picking these up piecemeal), but still, high quality classifiers. Before you decide on purchasing these--know that if you are prospecting for gold, these are icing on the cake--you can pan for gold without fancy classifiers. These help you get through more material quickly (and hopefully, having consistent size material in your pan will help prevent you washing out your gold with your tailings. These are a great set (bought the 5-Piece Set). ALL screens in this set are Stainless Steel (not just the larger classifiers). Stacked, each pan stands about 1 3/4 inches above the last--I'd like them to stack with a slightly-lower profile for storage/transport, or even better maybe have two or three positions these can be stacked in (low profile for storage, medium/high for active use)--but we'll have to live with this for now. Classifiers fit nicely in any standard 5-gallon bucket--basically ANY old bucket will do--don't go out and splurge on a bucket. Recommend with SE GP1014G14 14" Green Plastic Gold Pan with Two Types of Riffles --the 14" gold pan stores nicely in this set. First glance: plastic seems sturdy (thick, yet slightly flexible)--basically what a Home Depot plastic bucket (or pretty much any plastic bucket) is make out of. Mesh is arched slightly upwards to better support material (raised even from the plastic cross members on the bottom of the pans). NOTE: The plastic cross members are beneath the mesh, and act as structural support. That said, these are plastic, and will degrade in direct sunlight (i.e: fade, and become brittle). I would recommend keeping these out of direct sunlight for any period of time--gives you an excuse to do your prospecting in the shade! It would be a shame to damage your (VERY COSTLY) classifiers! I'll try to add more to this review once I've taken these out a few times, but looking at other reviews, these should work great!

Love it . Works great for sifting my soil to make soil blocks . Very nice

It work great just what I needed & great price

I chose this sifting set over others because it’s clearly built to handle real work, not just light hobby use. The screens are sturdy, stack neatly, and come in multiple mesh sizes, which makes sorting different materials fast and efficient. The mesh itself feels like hardened stainless steel—strong enough that it doesn’t bend easily, and after repeated use there’s been no sign of rust or corrosion. One of the standout design features is how well the bottom edge seats onto a standard 5-gallon bucket. That snug fit makes a huge difference in stability and comfort, especially during longer sessions. I’ve used this for everything from fossil hunting to reworking landscaping materials, and it performs consistently across the board. Compared to specialty equipment marketed specifically for fossiling or prospecting, this set delivers similar results at a much more reasonable cost. In practice, it’s saved me a surprising amount of time and money. I was able to reclaim most of my existing rubber mulch by filtering out dirt, rocks, and debris instead of replacing everything. When used for sifting sand and soil, it separates material cleanly and reduces strain on my wrists compared to older, square sifters I’ve used in the past. The construction is solid overall. The plastic is thick, the walls are tall enough to handle larger loads, and everything feels secure when stacked. These have survived multiple drops without cracking or warping. Cleanup is straightforward—most of the time a good rinse with a hose does the trick. That said, dirt can get trapped between the mesh and the plastic frame, which takes a little extra effort to flush out. There are a few design quirks worth mentioning. The mesh bows upward more than expected, which can cause heavier material to bounce or shift when sifting quickly. For casual sorting this isn’t a big deal, but for more precise work it can be a bit frustrating. There’s also a small gap around the edge where fine material can get stuck, which may require a DIY fix if you’re working with gems or similarly sized pieces. Choosing the right screen size matters. After seeing friends accidentally order sizes that were too coarse or too fine, I can confidently say the mid-range option is the most versatile for general use. The variety is nice, but it’s easy to overbuy if you don’t plan ahead. Overall, this is a durable, well-designed sifting set that excels at handling mixed material sizes and fits perfectly with standard buckets. While it’s not flawless and the price could be lower, it performs reliably and has held up well under repeated use. I’d absolutely buy it again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a tough, multipurpose sifting solution rather than single-use equipment.

I bought it to seperate rocks and soil in my garden, and it works really well!

This item was on sale and purchased the last one. Amazon miss counted and had to ship from the USA to fulfill the order at the sale price. The sifter matches the other 5 I have and completes the set. The sifter works well with the others. I am using the sifter set for mealworms and beetles. They are a little pricy but work very well. All around the mesh on top and bottom are tiny gaps. Some hot glue from a glue gun works well and stops tiny worms from getting stuck.

Muy buen producto en excelente estado. Y la entrega muy rápida.. estoy muy contento.. recomiendo al vendedor gracias amazon

I also purchased one with an additional finer sieve. However the meal meals get stuck around the rim as their are gapes between the plastic and wire mesh and they get trapped. On YouTube it says you can purchase liners to stop this but that means more money. Not happy. Additional information I am now keeping the set but will glue the edging of the rim and hopefully I won't loose any baby mealworms. These mealworms in the last 2 pics was found after shaking on the 14th day after 1st using.

Excellent product, great value, fast shipping

These things make sorting your material a breeze. I was worried that the quality of the plastic wouldnt be that good or the mesh would be crap but I am impressed with how they performed on their first day out regardless of their price =:0 . I took home 5 buckets of material to sift through of nice sand that I have already tested and know has gold. There is basically zero crap and the material i have to work with is a breeze. Goodbye nasty big rocks hiding my gold! Anyhow, if you have places that have a large variety of rock and dirt sizes this set will help your speed and comfort greatly. My only suggstion is to get a spare pan.... I think 14 incher so that you can dump and gather material with one and leave the other under the sifters. Also I noticed that they only mention the grit of the pans in mm but I wanted it in inches so Ill leave that here for anyone else wondering. 1/2 inch, 1/4 inch, 1/8 inch, 1/12 inch and 1/20th. Oh yea also i found 3 fit into a large reusable shopping bag perfectly so i left the 2 smallest at home for ease and can pull them out once i am home with buckets of good material. HAPPY Hunting!!!