Juan, I love the fact that you are not a "one trick pony" A episode like this is not what I subscribed for, originally. That being said, I absolutely love your variety. Too notch, all the way around, in my humble opinion. 👍👍👍
Juan you are sure a wealth of knowledge! You really are living life to the fullest with all these fascinating adventures. Speaking for myself I would have never seen or experienced most of these virtual shared travels and downright interesting places you bring us to. Your constant enthusiasm makes me feel I'm right there with you. Thanks for bringing us along!!
There is so much incredible history in the California mountains when it comes to precious metal production. I’m constantly impressed by the ingenuity of the old timers.
Juan you crack me up…. Your airplane fire on Saturday, mining coal ore on Sunday. or brewing beer on Monday is just awesome . Live breath work explore.
A major producer of stamp mills was Hendy Iron Works of San Francisco. Hendy became a worldwide supplier of mining and excavation equipment by 1890. The 1906 quake destroyed the plant in San Francisco and Hendy relocated to Sunnyvale, now in the heart of Silicon Valley. A Hendy stamp mill is on display at a park adjacent to the grounds of the Hendy plant, now owned by Northrop-Grumman and still pumping out iron.
I grew up in Idaho and used to ride my dirt bike in the mountains among the many mines there. Always found it fascinating the rugged terrain where they managed to pack in enormous iron gears, boilers, etc. Some of these places were barely accessible even on my bike, and yet these oldtimers found a way to build entire mining operations there. Thanks for the video! Brought back great memories for me that I sure do miss.
Sure would love to see you do some more adventure riding videos. Also, would love a detailed review of the 300. Maybe a comparison to the cb500x. I love the aviation content, but the videos you’ve made in the back country on 2 wheels are the best!
The maker of that little two-stamp mill, Union Iron Works, was also a shipbuilder, building the first steel-hulled ship on the west coast, and a builder of locomotives.
Great video we have lots of old mine gold mining sites here in Australia especially in the golden triangle region of Victoria many have the remains of old stamping plants but none fully operational like that great to see one actually working .. Love your new bike 300cc a good size for more serious off road riding.
Juan you’re part of my night time tradition now before I go to sleep. Almost like watching COMBAT! with my dad in the 60’s of Friday nights! Keep up the great work!
@@robertbuchwalter2297 yea the only reason he hesitates when speaking is he has an Air Force career with manuals tech orders and operations, plus the many commercial aircraft he’s flown all on the tip of his tongue. He can recall a system in seconds even if he hasn’t seen it in decades. As an Aviation engineer I’m amazed
Thanks for the memory "Blancolirio" , we haven't been through there for a number years , but will check it out this year , the memories are still good . Another great video . Keep it up , we all enjoy your travels .
It looks like you were having a great ride, that was very interesting, it was great to see the Mill running at the end of the video and I enjoyed seeing those great views of the mountains👍🙂
I follow a few mine exploration channels. I've certainly seen stamp mills (especially remnants) on other channels, but I don't recall seeing one in operation before. What a treat!
That really takes me back. I have not been to Forest since I was probably 9 or 10. My brother used to call the road up to forest and Allegany from Goodyears bar the “ Forest Allegany Rapid Transit”. I let you work out the acronym. Thanks for posting Jaun!
Amazing how smart these people were able to used crude designs to get their jobs accomplished. Thank you Juan for showing us how another part of my world that I did not know existed.
The mining museum at Colorado Springs has a fully functioning 10-stamp mill with all of the equipment that they run once or twice a year. Can you imagine what a 10 or 20-stamp mill would sound like?
VERY neat!! I love old steam operated equipment. Beautiful country around there. Looks like a fantastic ride!! I'd have to force myself to stop, but I would. Thanks Juan, for all your work and effort. I appreciate it.
Had a neighbour who cut his firewood with a similar boiler, steam engine, table saw. Also interesting was the steam whistle he would use at the start Of cutting to invite neighbours to help. Like you’re videos.
I've been up there, but my father, who was a mining engineer never took the time to explain all of that to us. Juan, you explained it so logically and clearly. This was one of your shorter video's, but I learned so much! Thank you!
Strange to think what is now a quiet and peaceful backwoods area, where people can hike, ride the trails and get away from the noise and bustle of everyday life, 100 years ago must have resembled the very pits of hell with none of the health and safety that concerns us today. Fascinating film Juan, many thanks.
Thanks JuanB! Love that BlancoMentary! I never cared for history as a young man and I really wish I had. Now, I have an appreciation and a thirst for learning and love stuff like this. I think if we add some wheels, aerodynamic fairings, and wings, we could get that setup to just below V1. LOL. Cheers from Texas!
My great grandfather was a prospector and mine owner in Northern Ontario in the 1930's and 40's. He sold out to Noranda in 1945. The claims are still being worked.
Fascinating industrial archaeology. There's not real equivalent in Britain as there's not much along the lines of open wilderness where abandoned stuff remains..
Enjoy your interests and videos. Interesting video to me as my Dad was awarded a bronze star in Korea for creating an adapter for a rock crusher. He was supervising a third eschelon heavy diesel repair shop in the tundra keeping doziers and heavy equipment running building runways. He served 23 yrs with the Corps of Engineers. Originally drafted WWII and crossed the Rhine 4/45 and got a confiscated two cylinder road roller running on that very cold morning. My hero. I have followed in his mentoring with a lifelong interest in restoring anything mechanical. Myself a 500hr sel/vfr pilot as well 37 years. Regards.
Man, i had forgotten about all the gold rush antique mining eqpt seen while growing up in N. Cal - Sutters Mill, etc. This also reminds me of all the antique farming eqpt you find near the entrance of University airport at UC Davis.
That was very nice seeing that stamp mill in operation, thanks for sharing, sweet Honda perfect size for getting around, back in the 80s i used to get around south Mississippi on a 250 Enduro that thing could go anywhere and it was fast. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
Interesting stuff!!!! Mobile instinct posted a video a few years ago of a coal mine in PA where you can pay to go thru a guided tour of the #9 coal mine. I would like to see that in person one day
What a great find, Juan!! That is great all that stuff is still there! Great time to utilize the hyper-mileage of the 300L. Best my RD350 can muster is about 35-37 MPG, depending on how far I crank the loud / smokey handle ... which is usually cranked pretty good quite frequently. It's just too much fun not to. 😁
Cool. My Allegiant a320 landing in Ft. Wayne yesterday afternoon suffered a front landing gear steering failure and was chased down the runway by the foam trucks. Had to be towed in. The flight attendants strapped themselves in well before landing and at least one was on the phone for a while. Do you guys usually keep the passengers in the dark???? WTF. Nice soft landing by the crew though. My gifted 15 year old son is going to fly commercially and this opened his eyes.
Hi, Juan, I can just imagine how hellish it would be to operate that or any similar stamp mill in the late 1800's or early1900'swith all the noise ten to fifteen hours a day and no effective hearing protection. Most miners and other mine operators were probable stone deaf within a year or two of starting work. I have been following several other You Tubers and their mine explorations and have seen the ruins of some mills with as many as ten hammers (Oh, my ears!). Thank you for another very interesting find. God Bless and stay safe.
Actually gold panning is a lot of fun. When I was young I panned on the Truckee River and actually found some good stuff there as that river was stirred up every few years by a heavy runoff in the springtime.
Hi Once again a perfect tourist Vlog of sites of northern California. Give up your day job and do this full time; except for the period helping out flying a CL-215 fire fighting.
Thanks Juan, love that old machinery..
Juan, I love the fact that you are not a "one trick pony" A episode like this is not what I subscribed for, originally. That being said, I absolutely love your variety. Too notch, all the way around, in my humble opinion. 👍👍👍
Cool Video, Thanks Brother Juan. Have a Great time exploring.
Juan you are sure a wealth of knowledge! You really are living life to the fullest with all these fascinating adventures. Speaking for myself I would have never seen or experienced most of these virtual shared travels and downright interesting places you bring us to. Your constant enthusiasm makes me feel I'm right there with you. Thanks for bringing us along!!
Absolutely love that bike. You’re definitely having a blast with it
There is so much incredible history in the California mountains when it comes to precious metal production. I’m constantly impressed by the ingenuity of the old timers.
Typo there. "ingenuity" ;)
@@Sheila-cm4jy No, that's now about Mars and it was about an engine in this video
@@Sheila-cm4jy well thank you grammar police. I’ll sleep so much better. 🙄
@@SammyTheDitchDoctor Just an old English teacher here :/
@@SammyTheDitchDoctor Not attacking you or your spelling personally. Just educating the public on proper orthography.
Juan you crack me up…. Your airplane fire on Saturday, mining coal ore on Sunday. or brewing beer on Monday is just awesome . Live breath work explore.
Gotta love Juan’s zest for life!
Juan, you are quickly becoming the next Euell Gibbons with your California travels.
It's no surprise that an aviation nut like yourself, also loves the two wheeled life.
Thanks for all the great episodes
A major producer of stamp mills was Hendy Iron Works of San Francisco. Hendy became a worldwide supplier of mining and excavation equipment by 1890. The 1906 quake destroyed the plant in San Francisco and Hendy relocated to Sunnyvale, now in the heart of Silicon Valley. A Hendy stamp mill is on display at a park adjacent to the grounds of the Hendy plant, now owned by Northrop-Grumman and still pumping out iron.
Thank You Gary!
I grew up in Idaho and used to ride my dirt bike in the mountains among the many mines there. Always found it fascinating the rugged terrain where they managed to pack in enormous iron gears, boilers, etc. Some of these places were barely accessible even on my bike, and yet these oldtimers found a way to build entire mining operations there. Thanks for the video! Brought back great memories for me that I sure do miss.
I’m still in Idaho what a great state except Boise. It growing uncontrollably
I love your bike adventures
Cool! Love seeing our countries historical background.
I can't imaging how loud that thing is when it's busting rocks... very cool to see people keeping those old analog machines running!
I think the ore clattering in would occasionally drown that out.
Sure would love to see you do some more adventure riding videos. Also, would love a detailed review of the 300. Maybe a comparison to the cb500x. I love the aviation content, but the videos you’ve made in the back country on 2 wheels are the best!
The maker of that little two-stamp mill, Union Iron Works, was also a shipbuilder, building the first steel-hulled ship on the west coast, and a builder of locomotives.
Great video we have lots of old mine gold mining sites here in Australia especially in the golden triangle region of Victoria many have the remains of old stamping plants but none fully operational like that great to see one actually working .. Love your new bike 300cc a good size for more serious off road riding.
Love the tour of the mill!
Glad you included the actual stamp video. 👍🏼
Now that's what I call a way to spend your time off Brownie !
Thanks for sharing your adventurers with us Juan !
Juan you’re part of my night time tradition now before I go to sleep. Almost like watching COMBAT! with my dad in the 60’s of Friday nights! Keep up the great work!
Yep, this guy is addictive…very real, very knowledgeable, very sincere. I hope he keeps this up for 30 more years!
@@robertbuchwalter2297 yea the only reason he hesitates when speaking is he has an Air Force career with manuals tech orders and operations, plus the many commercial aircraft he’s flown all on the tip of his tongue. He can recall a system in seconds even if he hasn’t seen it in decades. As an Aviation engineer I’m amazed
Thank you Capt. Browne for the geography and history lesson.
Thanks for the memory "Blancolirio" , we haven't been through there for a number years , but will check it out this year , the memories are still good . Another great video . Keep it up , we all enjoy your travels .
Thanks for the history and mining lesson.
It looks like you were having a great ride, that was very interesting, it was great to see the Mill running at the end of the video and I enjoyed seeing those great views of the mountains👍🙂
Awesome ! What a life for those people back then, but they made it work. Thanks for sharing
It's incredible, the way things were done back in the day...
Thank you Juan
Just enjoy seeing the ole steam equipment. Thanks Juan.
Your love for machines shows in everything you do. Thank you for explaining all these wondrous things the human mind can manifest.
I follow a few mine exploration channels. I've certainly seen stamp mills (especially remnants) on other channels, but I don't recall seeing one in operation before. What a treat!
Fascinating break in a busy day. Thank you! Belated sympathies to the mule teams ...
Heap leaching is one of the most interesting aspects of gold production, which radically changed my view of the gold standard.
So cool, thanks Juan love your videos
loved this tour and explanation..thank you!
good explanation of the basic functions of a steam powered stamp mill
Great to see you back out on the bike, great piece of history
Thanks for taking us along on this educational and beautiful jaunt.
Amazing Juan. Thanks!!!!
Pretty cool find I have always loved stuff like that. Thanks for filming it and sharing a little bit of information with us.
That really takes me back. I have not been to Forest since I was probably 9 or 10. My brother used to call the road up to forest and Allegany from Goodyears bar the “ Forest Allegany Rapid Transit”. I let you work out the acronym. Thanks for posting Jaun!
Amazing how smart these people were able to used crude designs to get their jobs accomplished. Thank you Juan for showing us how another part of my world that I did not know existed.
Thank you Juan. I have never seen (though I have heard a recording-audio) of a real stamp mill. Great video!
The mining museum at Colorado Springs has a fully functioning 10-stamp mill with all of the equipment that they run once or twice a year. Can you imagine what a 10 or 20-stamp mill would sound like?
VERY neat!! I love old steam operated equipment. Beautiful country around there. Looks like a fantastic ride!! I'd have to force myself to stop, but I would. Thanks Juan, for all your work and effort. I appreciate it.
Ditto.
Juan is "working", but having fun!
Love the bike my man. DRZ owner here. Explore this world with the limited time we got!
Had a neighbour who cut his firewood with a similar boiler, steam engine, table saw. Also interesting was the steam whistle he would use at the start
Of cutting to invite neighbours to help. Like you’re videos.
Oh yeah, I love your dual sport and ADV videos.
And so recorded! cool bit of history there. Thanks for sharing.
I've been up there, but my father, who was a mining engineer never took the time to explain all of that to us.
Juan, you explained it so logically and clearly. This was one of your shorter video's, but I learned so much!
Thank you!
Was your father George Nelson?
I had the pleasure of firing an old antique tractor from UCD antique tractors. Old wood burner. A Case I think. I love that old history!
Strange to think what is now a quiet and peaceful backwoods area, where people can hike, ride the trails and get away from the noise and bustle of everyday life, 100 years ago must have resembled the very pits of hell with none of the health and safety that concerns us today. Fascinating film Juan, many thanks.
That was really interesting. Thanks for the tour!
Thanks JuanB! Love that BlancoMentary! I never cared for history as a young man and I really wish I had. Now, I have an appreciation and a thirst for learning and love stuff like this. I think if we add some wheels, aerodynamic fairings, and wings, we could get that setup to just below V1. LOL. Cheers from Texas!
There's gold in them there hills ✨
Omg yes I love these exploration videos
Love the northern gold country, in particular, Downieville.
I have a miniature Sterling engine here beside me while I was watching this. A very small engine quite similar to that big one.
Thank you JB I love this channel.
See ya here, Juan.
The clampers run that stamp mill with compressed air during the annual “Doins”! Not that I would know. SATISFACTORY!
A miracle of engineering ingenuity ~
☆ Nice to see you home. Take care- have a good one.
My great grandfather was a prospector and mine owner in Northern Ontario in the 1930's and 40's. He sold out to Noranda in 1945. The claims are still being worked.
Outstanding as always Juan, thanks for taking us along!
MARVELOUS video !
Awesome. Unexpected and fun.
Fascinating industrial archaeology. There's not real equivalent in Britain as there's not much along the lines of open wilderness where abandoned stuff remains..
Looks like you have figured out how to keep life interesting!
God Bless😇
Positively cool. They should've dropped some "ore" in for breaking up. They should oil the hinges on the fire box door. Thanks, Juan.
THANK U for the TOUR !!!!!!!!
Enjoy your interests and videos. Interesting video to me as my Dad was awarded a bronze star in Korea for creating an adapter for a rock crusher. He was supervising a third eschelon heavy diesel repair shop in the tundra keeping doziers and heavy equipment running building runways. He served 23 yrs with the Corps of Engineers. Originally drafted WWII and crossed the Rhine 4/45 and got a confiscated two cylinder road roller running on that very cold morning. My hero. I have followed in his mentoring with a lifelong interest in restoring anything mechanical. Myself a 500hr sel/vfr pilot as well 37 years. Regards.
It was said the stamp mills at Empire Mine could be heard all over Grass Valley running 24 hours per day.
Great to see the motorbike out for us riders .
Always interesting and informative, thanks Juan !
Awesome!! I love it. Thanks Juan.
Love your aviation content. This was also wonderful.
Love seeing the boiler from Oswego, NY!….
Man, i had forgotten about all the gold rush antique mining eqpt seen while growing up in N. Cal - Sutters Mill, etc.
This also reminds me of all the antique farming eqpt you find near the entrance of University airport at UC Davis.
That was very nice seeing that stamp mill in operation, thanks for sharing, sweet Honda perfect size for getting around, back in the 80s i used to get around south Mississippi on a 250 Enduro that thing could go anywhere and it was fast. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
Beautiful forests -- I'm tired of the tropical jungles
Interesting stuff!!!! Mobile instinct posted a video a few years ago of a coal mine in PA where you can pay to go thru a guided tour of the #9 coal mine. I would like to see that in person one day
What a great find, Juan!! That is great all that stuff is still there! Great time to utilize the hyper-mileage of the 300L. Best my RD350 can muster is about 35-37 MPG, depending on how far I crank the loud / smokey handle ... which is usually cranked pretty good quite frequently. It's just too much fun not to. 😁
Very cool, thanks for sharing Juan.
That was great! Thank you
Cool. My Allegiant a320 landing in Ft. Wayne yesterday afternoon suffered a front landing gear steering failure and was chased down the runway by the foam trucks. Had to be towed in. The flight attendants strapped themselves in well before landing and at least one was on the phone for a while. Do you guys usually keep the passengers in the dark???? WTF. Nice soft landing by the crew though. My gifted 15 year old son is going to fly commercially and this opened his eyes.
This would make a great documentary.
Those large leather belts were early on made from Buffalo Hide…. Because of the thickness of the leather.
Cool stuff!
Very Cool video Juan! ;)
Looks like an enjoyable bike ride through the back country
Very cool!!! Thanks!!!
Hi, Juan, I can just imagine how hellish it would be to operate that or any similar stamp mill in the late 1800's or early1900'swith all the noise ten to fifteen hours a day and no effective hearing protection. Most miners and other mine operators were probable stone deaf within a year or two of starting work. I have been following several other You Tubers and their mine explorations and have seen the ruins of some mills with as many as ten hammers (Oh, my ears!). Thank you for another very interesting find. God Bless and stay safe.
How funny. Yes, ear protection. They could extract ore with engineering marvels, but forgot the basics, ear protection!
Thankyou Browne.🇭🇲
Headin' for them thar hills of gold, are you Juan? Hope it 'pans out' for ya :-))
pretty clever
Ha, ha, you could write comedy.
Actually gold panning is a lot of fun. When I was young I panned on the Truckee River and actually found some good stuff there as that river was stirred up every few years by a heavy runoff in the springtime.
Amazing views from 5 feet AGL
Thanks Juan
Enjoyed the look at the stamp mill!
Well, that was cool, thanks for showing.
Hi Once again a perfect tourist Vlog of sites of northern California. Give up your day job and do this full time; except for the period helping out flying a CL-215 fire fighting.
I’ve volunteered a couple of Trail Days in Forest City it’s a great place