Welcome to this overview of my other for-profit business ventures, including E-Waste recovery. As Tom Ashworth of Prospectors Cache in Burnet, Texas, I have built upon my chemical engineering background, Master’s degree in Information Technology Management, and decades of hands-on innovation to create three distinct income streams. These complement my core work in gold prospecting and metal detecting while allowing me to serve clients with specialized skills in making, recycling, and aerial technology. All three businesses are operated professionally from my Texas Hill Country location with an emphasis on quality, safety, and customer results. This page includes placeholders for images of my business cards—simply replace them with your actual card photos once ready.

Custom 3D Printing Services

I provide professional custom 3D printing services using both high-detail resin printers and reliable FDM machines including the Creality K2 Plus. My resin work excels at producing intricate models perfect for lost-wax investment casting of silver jewelry and rings. I also create multi-color functional parts, prototypes, miniatures, custom accessories, and unique gift items. Many of these products are sold through my Etsy shop, eBay store, WooCommerce storefront on tomashworth.com, and Shopify. I frequently incorporate thrifted or upcycled materials into designs to offer distinctive, high-value pieces that customers appreciate.

Additionally, my expertise extends into E-Waste recovery, focusing on the responsible recycling and repurposing of electronic devices to minimize environmental impact.

Custom orders are welcome for individuals and small businesses. Examples include replacement parts for metal detectors, custom mounts for my off-grid cargo trailer conversion, drone accessories, and one-of-a-kind home decor. Every print undergoes careful calibration, quality inspection, and finishing. Pricing is structured for profitability while remaining fair and competitive. Local clients in Burnet, Marble Falls, and the greater Austin area may arrange pickup; all others receive secure nationwide shipping. This venture combines technical precision with creative problem-solving and directly supports my silver casting workflow by supplying detailed 3D printed patterns for vacuum casting.

E-Waste Recovery & Precious Metals Refining

With a dedicated laboratory setup featuring a custom-built chemical fume hood, acid-resistant equipment, and professional-grade filtration, I operate a profitable e-waste recovery and precious metals refining service. I process batches of electronic scrap including Pentium Pro CPUs, DDR RAM gold fingers, circuit boards, and other high-value components. Using controlled aqua regia leaching, stannous chloride testing, electrolysis, precipitation, and safe chemical workflows, I recover gold and other metals at high efficiency rates.

I also refine silver from estate-sale flatware, scrap, and other sources through nitric acid digestion, reverse electroplating, electrolyte production, SMB precipitation, and copper cementation. Finished products include .999 fine silver ingots and custom-cast silver jewelry created with my 3D printed lost-wax patterns and VEVOR vacuum casting machine. This business generates profit through direct refining fees, purchase of e-waste lots for processing, and sale of recovered metals and finished silver items. All work follows strict safety protocols and responsible waste handling. Based in Burnet, Texas, I accept material from local and shipping clients. This sustainable model turns discarded electronics into valuable resources while leveraging my chemical engineering expertise for consistent, professional results.

Professional Drone Services

I offer FAA-compliant professional drone services throughout the Texas Hill Country and surrounding regions including Austin, Waco, Temple, and Marble Falls. Equipped with advanced drones, I deliver high-resolution aerial photography, videography, orthomosaic mapping, and 3D terrain modeling for real estate marketing, construction documentation, agricultural assessments, event coverage, and promotional projects. A specialized offering is aerial scouting and site documentation for metal detecting, treasure hunting, and land prospecting—providing overhead perspectives that help identify promising search areas or record finds.

Every flight adheres to all FAA Part 107 requirements with proper aircraft registration, remote pilot certification, and liability insurance. Deliverables include edited photo and video files, detailed maps, and inspection reports. I also supply custom 3D printed drone mounts and accessories as add-ons from my printing business. This for-profit service is priced in clear packages with options for custom projects. Operating from Burnet, Texas gives me quick access to local jobs while remaining available for travel. The work blends my technical skills with a love for the outdoors and directly complements my prospecting activities by offering new ways to explore and document land.

Why These Ventures Matter

Each business draws on the same foundation of curiosity, technical skill, and resourcefulness that has driven my success in gold prospecting since 1994. The 3D printing operation feeds directly into silver jewelry production. E-waste refining extends my laboratory capabilities into sustainable metal recovery. Drone services add an aerial dimension to land-based treasure hunting. Together they create diversified income while keeping me engaged with the technologies and processes I enjoy most. All are managed from my home base in Burnet, Texas, with online reach through tomashworth.com and associated stores.

Ready to work together?
Contact me for quotes on custom 3D prints, e-waste refining, or drone projects.
Email: tom@tomashworth.com | Text: 208-830-7991
Main site: tomashworth.com

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