Yes, it's only the second one we have seen after exploring over 1000 mines. The other was only half there and was washed out of a waste rock pile after a heavy rain. Thanks for the comment, Daniel!👍😄
now that is some cool find you two ....the harder to reach areas always produces the best stuff ...looks like they were using a skip bucket to hoist the muck with ....really loving that Carbide lantern ....that is very rare indeed ....good job ....really nice looking Powder box ... good job making the 200 feet .... you might want to use a chest ascender ( Croll ) ....we smashed that like button and now we expect you guys to rappel more shaft ....so you know what we are gonna say huh
Yes, some good finds in that small drift. Apparently, not many people have been down there. I figured they used a skip bucket with that flat car. We've been down a lot of shafts on rope over the last few years. That sort of thing is coming to an end at my age. (67) Thanks for liking and commenting, Jeff! Much appreciated Sonny J.👍😄
I just new me old mucker would be very interested in the ore cart, you could use that in your mine, YEAH ! and the miners lamp, it would be nice to see them at work in a real time situation.
Hey thats a long ways down but that lantern was very cool 😎 honestly I would have had a hard time leaving it down there thats realy a rare fine , but seriously enjoyed both videos yall are the best of the best my compliments ba safe and talk to ya soon im still determined to make out there if everything gose halfway right 🤣 😎
You two are so incredibly brave and adventurous ! You are a couple of serious explorers and you are not just providing a vicarious experience for those of us that would never get into these places but you keep doing it; No resting on your laurels for you two--You keep producing these. Amazing ! I haven't checked in in quite a while but I am very pleased to see you both out there enjoying yousrselves. Congratulations on the growth of your channel. Great finds in there. I'd have six ropes on me and not go down there anyway...haha. keep doing what you do Tom & Julie !
Well, Craig, the six ropes sounds like a good idea. That one rope feels awfully small when you step out into the shaft. Thanks for the awesome comment. I'll have to get over to your channel to see what predicaments you've been getting yourself into. Lol 👍😄
Hi there, ! Tom & Julie, you's two certainly put a lot of hard sweat and work into this mine explore, I would have taken the rare miner's lamp out ,and donated it to a museum, because someone will eventually take it for themselves,and the explosives box as well , better for it's preservation,and more people to see and enjoy. Very kindest regards, STAY SAFE ❗
Hi John. This one was a bit of work. It's a physically demanding hobby. My thoughts on the museum is that there is already a mining museum in just about every town in these mining areas and very few mines with artifacts left in them so I like to leave things as we find them. I appreciate and understand your view on that, though. Thanks for commenting!👍😄
Boy you sure got lucky, you had enough rope. That miners lamp was cool. That poor Fox. Thanks for taking us along with you guys. Looking forward to the next video. 458 views in 1 hour. Pretty cool man. That looks pretty hard climbing back up. You guys must be in pretty good shape to do that.
Yes, the rope length worked out perfectly. We had more rope at the top but we would have had to climb back up to get it. As I was going down, I thought for sure the rope was going to come up 10 feet short. Yes, some very cool finds in this one. We see a lot of foxes at the bottom of shafts. They must come into the mines to hunt rats, at least that's my guess. Thanks for the comment, brother Eddie. Hope all is well with you!👍😄
Hello Julie and Tom. Well that's really really cool finding those artifacts at the 80 foot level. I would say that since those artifacts are still there that you're probably the first they have ever been down there of all the years and all the videos I've ever watched about mine exploration this is the first time I've ever seen a Miner's lamp. That was truly an awesome find. And also finding that cart that still had wheels on it. Excellent video that was definitely worth going down at least to the 80 ft.
Hello Stephen. You don't see many lamps like that anymore. The flat car was fun to see, too. I think you're correct that nobody has been down there in a long time. I think one of the reasons no one has gone down there is that the trap doors at the top were hanging by a piece of rope over the shaft. I didn't show it in this video, but we had to haul them up and secure them before we could safely go down the shaft. Sometimes, it pays to do a little extra work like that. Glad that you enjoyed the video and thanks for commenting!👍😄
Wow guys!!! That had to be the best-looking carbide lamp I have ever seen found in a mine!!! What a journey though, I just don't know how you do it!!! Thanks so much for sharing...but please don't overexert yourselves!!! Take care!!
I knew a guy that used a lamp like that over fifty years ago. He couldn't get it to light the time that I was around so I can't say that I ever witnessed how bright it may have been. Have you cleared the center of that car, you might have found a pivot for a bunk. My guess is that it was one half of a pair of cars used to haul timbers, rail, or other long material. Thank you for going the extra mile on this awesome mine.
Hi David, I have used a carbide headlamp for a job I was working in the late 70's. They are surprisingly bright. I wouldn't compare them to a high output LED, but they work. I didn't clear off the car, so I don't know about the pivot. Glad that you enjoyed seeing the mine, and thanks for commenting!👍😁
Tom & Julie, another incredible adventure as usual! 9:15, Amazing discovery of all the fantastic artifacts with the small Flat Car, the Labeled Can, and the Miner’s Head Lamp as the top-of-the-line finds!! 12:20 & 13:22, extremely beautiful Ore Veins!! 14:33, neat-looking curved Pick or Chisel. 15:45, best preserved Dynamite Box I’ve seen; great find! 28:24, unique find of a Roll of Tape; another first for me! Now Tom & Julie, I am even more amazed at your physical abilities after out about your 530’ shaft climb two days before this excursion; truly epic accomplishment!! Thanks for going back to this Mine again; especially worth it!! Keep Safe & Healthy!!!
You're welcome, Cary. Thank you for the awesome and detailed comment. You pretty much covered it all. Doing the explores in both those mines back to back was a little rough. You always get beat up a little when doing these explores, and it usually takes a couple of days to recover. We really appreciate you watching!👍😊
I have never seen a dynamite box up close before so that was super cool. The ones I have seen from a distance looked like pine boxes. This box you found looks like hardwood? With the dovetail edges it almost speaks of military grade box construction. Given the age of 1944, I wonder if that Dupont box was originally military surplus from WWII war effort? Great stuff. Kudos to you an two. AWESOME sauce!
That was a super find..the cart and hand drills along with that intact headlamp. Very nice exploreTom Julie thanks for your posting this great video. It went well with my morning cup of Joe. Be safe folks.💜💜💜☕☕
There are some cool artifacts. Tom & Julie thankyou for your awsome videos .Afew years ago i found out i have got COPD and this year has really affected me badly, to the point i'm vertually house bound. So your videos allow me to go places that are such a joy for me.once again thank you for the hard work.
So sorry to hear about your COPD and how it's affecting you, Karl. That is really too bad. We get this type of comment regularly, and it really means a lot to us that you are getting some value from our videos. We are very happy that you can go exploring with us vicariously and enjoy the things we are seeing. Thank you so much for commenting, and we hope you can stay comfortable.🙏👌😊
Loved the episode, Awsome finds, the lamp was my favorite, really enjoy the two of you 😊 your my favorite duos 😊 Looking forward to your next episode ❤❤❤
Yes, it was a fun find. I hope it stays there, too. I didn't name the mine and I don't think many people go to this one, so it should be good. Thanks for watching, Felipe!👍😄
Great explore and what cool finds. That car is a bucket car. That's my name for them. I ran one in Searchlight. Filled the bucket up and took it to the shaft where it was hooked to the cable. We had to ore buckets. While one was heading up to dump, i was already filling the other. Still hold the record of 22 buckets in a day, all wet from a flood.
That's a great comment and story, Richard. I guess I had it figured right then. Sounds like you were a hard worker in your mining days. Thanks for the comment!👍😄❤️
Great and scary , one of the best videos I have ever seen.....I collect junk and I think I once had a miners carbide lamp ,, I try to never throw anything out...but I often do...and then later I look for it and of course it's gone...stay safe people
Hello, Case. Yes, some nice artifacts in this one. That is the second lamp we have found. The first was many years ago outside at the bottom of a waste rock pile. A heavy rain had washed it out of the pile, and it was headed for a big wash, so I kept that one. Thanks for the comment and trophy!
Tom, Julie, In the last video, you came across that beam about 3 ft off the ground with that hook device. Did you find out what it was used for. what got me was that it was so close to the ground. These videos are a real joy to watch because you will hike sevveral miles just to get to the mines.Thank you.
I never did find out what that beam was for. I really liked that blacksmith work on that hook, though. It's nice that you get some joy from our videos, Karl. Thank you!👍😁
This was a good one and took lots of work on your part. Yes there where lots of goodies to look at. I know I'm late to the party, but I've been running my big mouth on Twitter and it take lots of time.. You guys have fun and most of all stay safe.
I have ZERO knowledge of climbing, but that Jugging looks like a last resort when all else failed. Good grief, if that's the latest technology for ascending a rope, climbing must still be in it's infancy. I would only consider putting myself through that if I were retrieving a million dollars. You guys are amazing!!
There are numerous ways to ascend a rope. The easiest is by using a powered ascender. It is a battery-operated device that is heavy and expensive. You can also use two ropes and foot ascenders, which is easier but requires more gear than the method we use. I don't think it took more than half an hour to jug up 200 feet. Some people spend 30 minutes on a treadmill, we spend that time getting a workout on a rope. Thanks for commenting, Ken!👍😄
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!! Wow, those finds were fantastic. The miner's lamp put it over the top. I'll bet you guys slept good that night! Thanks for taking us along!
Hi Tom and Julie, it’s been a long time since I had watched your videos. Been in California visiting my sister in rehab with cancer, but slowly getting better. Now visiting my daughter in Vegas here until Monday then back to Tucson home. Been gone for over a month, but Wow is this an adventure you have me watching ! Is this the 1st time finding a miners lantern? Also a rare tea tin. Your right, you could hear us saying keep going down! So sorry for all that to reach bottom and no level. You both receive our admiration and blessings, all the best in health and safe continued mine journeys! Fantastic job!
Sorry to hear about your sister, Ron. The big C is nothing to fool around with. Glad that it sounds like she is getting better. This is the second lamp that I've found. The first one washed out of the bottom of a waste rock pile after a good rain. It was missing the bottom half and was headed for the wash, so I kept that one. That tea can was pretty cool, too. We've seen a bunch of those but never knew what they were. Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate it!👌😊
Hello Tom Hello Julie This little drift is amazing all this artefacts . You both did a great job to climb this shaft to bring the pictures to us. Thank you very much I wish you both a happy weekend and good New week Yours Frank Galetzka
The lamp was incredible!!!! The other artifacts were awesome too. Both of you going down and up that shaft...just wow! Massive thank you for the tour. Be safe👍👍
you two are great. love your videos. this mine was a beauty with every thing you found down below. Keep bringing us your great adventures and be careful.
In 1944 my grandfather worked at a DuPont plant in Alabama producing those explosives. He survived several accidents at the plant in his 20 years there. The powder house went up a few times.
wow those are some AMAZING finds wow and what a deep descent that is nuts!! you two sure are brave! great vein colors and excellent exploration as usual thanks for taking us along
Way cool finds in this one @80 feet!! Tom , you are truly a trooper , doing that kind of stuff still at 67 years old . My hat is off to you man 👍. And to Julie , you are one brave & loyal companion to Tom 😊. Thanks for all your hard work & efforts that you two do to provide entertainment for us all who watch . Really appreciate the videos.😎
Yes, some great finds here and fun to see, Stephen. I'm not getting any younger, and it's getting toward the end of my hard core mine exploring days. I'll leave it for the younger guys to carry on. Julie is great and is a very good companion and explorer. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😊
We're just slowing down a little. Doing a mine explore and putting out a video every week is a grind. There is a lot of traveling, planning, and hard work that goes into it. I hope you enjoyed this video. Thanks for the comment!👍👍
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Hey , yeah , we don't have mines like that here , so it's really cool to see the geography and those colours , especially in the copper mines is / are beautiful , 👍👍😁
@@TomandJulieMineExploring they are stunning, love that blue / green , but to see the mines it's incredible what these guys did all those years ago , holy smokes they had some kahunas 🤣
Glad that you enjoyed the video, Bob. Yes, we appreciate you commenting, and I do believe it helps the computer algorithm to suggest the video to others, which will end up getting more views. Thanks for watching!👍😁
That's correct, Peter. Most gold mines were shut down in 1942 to free up labor for the and to focus on mining metals that were strategic to the war effort. After you explore mines for a while, you realize that they get worked and reworked many times over the years. This box was obviously used in the shop or hoist room, holding something that was oily or greasy. Where it originally came from, I have no idea. Thanks for the comment!👍😄
Good luck with your mine exploring, Brent. Im guessing you will probably face much wetter mine conditions than we see in the deserts of California and Nevada, where we typically explore. Stay safe out there!👍😁
Incredible finds! That carbide lamp was exciting to see. Eagle eyes Tom seeing it among the dusty wood. That Tea brand syrup was also amazing. That Asian archway looked really cool. The history speculation started stirring with one of my first seeing a date that Julie read. Nov. 1944, before the battle of the Bulge and winter campaigns. 6 months 'til the end of Germany's world war. About 9 months to the end of Japan's world war. It seems that mine operated on a small enough scale that the guys didn't shut down? Though they might have been older? With such awesome mineralization I can imagine they worked with expectations. I suppose some amount of disappointment there at the end? Perhaps cashing in some of the rail for scrap? Wondering things is half the fun. Thanks Tom and Julie. Hope rest, massage, sauna, and any muscle relaxing goes with recovering from the climbing?
Thanks for the interesting comment, Rick. I believe this mine would have shut down in 1942 if it was still operating then. These mines can start and stop work many times over the years. I think that box was repurposed for use in the hoist room, judging from the grease and oil on it. There might have been a working level at the bottom that is now caved. Those are the things that get my mind wondering. Maybe it could be dug out? This explore took place over a week ago, and I still have sore muscles. We did climb ladders in a 500 foot deep shaft two days before this one, so that's part of the problem. 👍😄
Thanks for another great explore you guys. A difficult rappel is a sure fire way to keep the people out who tend to loot these awesome historic artifacts. So neat to see them safe and sound down there. Looking forward to your next video!
That's the first time we've had a complete headlamp and dynamite box together in a mine. The other stuff was fun to see, too. Thanks for watching and commenting, Jeff!👌😁
I love your adventures you two are great to watch. I know no one is asking but, have you considered a 'rope walker' ascending system? I love it here's a video on how it works; ruclips.net/video/4nSrlRoRO0g/видео.html See you next time.
Hey there just watched you both abseil down the mine shaft I got a bit worried that you had no rope protection going over the top and you didn’t have a safety rope has a back up. if the rope got cut right at the top you both would have been stranded one above the other With no way of getting out I know 200 feet of rope times 2can be heavy but we want you out safely 😊😊😊
Hi Martin. The angle of the rope going over this edge was very low, and it looked much worse in the video than it was in real life. As I went down the inclined shaft, the rope actually came off the edge and wasn't touching anything due to the anchor placement. We will use a rope protector when necessary. I also inspect the rope after every use, and there was no damage. The rope sheaths are actually quite tough and hold up well. Thanks for your concern.👍👍
You two are incredible in what you do and the places you put yourselves into to show the rest of us what is left in these mines. Thank you for all you do and putting yourselves in danger.
Yes, this was really cool. Sorry you had to go all the way down. Yes, we did all want to know. lol cool finds. I really don't think anyone has been down there maybe since the last miners left there. It was worth it for that cross cut. Easy for me to say though.
absolutely cracking video guy. great finds!! I could not climb a rope doing that though cause im far too unfit hahaha, so much prefer my chest ascender and hand jammer. seems to be quicker???
Glad that you enjoyed the finds in that little drift. It might not be the quickest style of climbing, but I've got a lot of time. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
@@TomandJulieMineExploring hahahha brilliant, I like quick because im petrified of heights haha. stay safe buddy and look forward to the next video. All the best, Peter
We generally use a rope protector on the edge break. This looked worse than it actually was. It was a low angle going over the edge, and as we went down the shaft, the rope actually came off the top edge altogether. By the time I was at the bottom, the rope was rubbing on the back of the shaft opposite of where it was touching at the top because of the angle of the shaft and location of the anchor. Thanks for your input, Guy!😁
This was a great one! Wow, that carbide lamp and the little tool cart? Wow, total time capsule! To think that level wasn't worked since probably the late 1940s? Always fun to watch you two! Tom, your comment about going down lower and everyone saying "YES" on their phones and computers busted me up! LOL So true! You don't even need to read comments to know they're happening sometimes! Always fun, always finding cool artifacts! Looking forward to part 3! :D
I don't envy you guys climbing out. The camera does not show what a work out that is until you have done it. Someday i hope to find a gadget like Batman uses to get me out. Great video!
It's not really that tough to climb. If an old fart like me can do it, so can you. They do make battery-powered ascenders. They are heavy and expensive but do work. Thanks for the comment, Jim!👌😊
Haha, we like Sierra Nevada and other brands like that. We're definitely not beer snobs, though, and I would certainly drink a couple Millers if that was my only choice. Thanks for commenting, Todd!🍺🍺
I have four of those Miners lamps, one was my grandpa's original from his hard rock mining up in Washington State, one was my dad's from his days at Colorado School of Mines. I have done my fair share of ascending - prefer two rope ladder style - much easier. But I also used old version of the Petzel Croll. Big trouble is they eat up your ropes. You have my sympathy AND RESPECT! Stay safe!
That's nice that you have the lamps from your father and grandfather, David. I really don't mind the climbing. Yes, it's a little hard but it's fun and good exercise. The 120 feet from the bottom to where the drift is took about 15 or 20 minutes to do and the last 80 about 10 minutes. The last part I had Julie pull my pack up, so that was easier. Thanks for the comment!👍😄
*Wow* , you guys - that's some crazy stuff, right there. I do hope you all don't feel any pressure from we viewers to take risks! This one had some really cool finds for sure, but all that physical stress to get to it (and back out of it!) pains me to watch, honestly. Be careful, please - and thanks again for all you do for us! - Ed on the Ridge
Hi Ed, it must look worse in the video than it really is to do the climbing. We like doing that and it is what we have trained for. Being able to access these shafts is a good feeling of accomplishment and something that most people will never do. To climb the 200 feet took me about 30 minutes or less. Not much harder than someone jogging for 30 minutes. One of the things on this particular day is that we had just climbed the ladders in a very steep(on rope) 550 foot shaft two days before doing this one. We wanted to get this one in as we were leaving the area the next day. So, we were both a little worn out from that with only one day off. It was definitely worth it to see the drift full of cool stuff. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
It's amazing, you could hear me telling you to go further down. I'm glad it was you doing all that hard work and me just watching it happen. I cannot ever recall seeing a carbide lamp in a mine explore before today. I did get to use one back about 1955, a school mate's dad was working in a small scale Chromite mine and we went down in it. Wrote some graffiti with the smoky flame, wonder if it is still there?
Haha, I knew you would be saying that about going further down. I, too, have used a carbide lamp in the 1970's on a job. I bet your graffiti is still there. We regularly see miners graffiti from 1920 and earlier. The soot seems to last a very long time. Thanks for the comment, David!👍😄
What a great find at 06:07!! I am so impressed. This is an awesome mine you ran across. Thank you very much for sharing it with us. I would love to see it for myself but understand the rules. Have a great upcoming Memorial Day Weekend!!! I love your channel. Thank you. REgards from Ody Slim
I don't need money bad enough to ruin history. Besides that, it's illegal. Powered ascenders are heavy to haul around, and we don't mind the climbing. Thanks for your input!👌
If they find out… so down there they rot away to nothing. What the point of that? However I’ve seen rope lifts made from cordless drills so it’s not that heavy.
@@88997799 Everything is in pretty good shape as far as not rotting away. It's already been there for a long time. Like I said earlier, we don't mind the climbing and aren't looking for an easier way. There is a certain satisfaction you get from climbing up a rope manually.
I've been following your channel for a couple of months now. The two of you make for a good team. The only rappelling I have done was on the rappelling tower at Parris Island, more years ago than I care to remember. We only had to go down. I always wondered, how the hell do you get back up? "Jugging" answered that question. I will continue looking over your shoulders as you crawl about these claustrophobic tunnels. Go get a beer!
Thanks for the excellent comment. What goes down must come up. Doing anything in a mine always seems to be more difficult than it would be outside. Jugging is no different. We appreciate you following our channel!👍😁
There are many ways to rope into a mine, Chris. I'm not exactly sure why you think our technique isn't safe. This is very safe and is what works best for us. Thanks for your input, though. 👍👍
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Well there are a lot of differant ways to do things but NOT using any edge protection on your rope will reduce it's life and yours. And climbing using mostly your arms and not your legs will get you in trouble one day. I am a CAVER!
@Chris Beck Hey Chris, we generally use a rope protector. This was a low angle going over the edge, so we didn't use it this time. I wouldn't even make it up 10 feet using just my arms, so I'm definitely using my legs.
If we want Tom to survive more of these rope jobs, may I suggest that we appoint Julie as Safety Officer and equip her with some sharp tools, such as a saw to cut off the jagged end of the board at the right top of the shaft. Julie, as fit and slender as she is will not impale herself on such outcroppings, but we have to protect Tom. If you doubt me, just count the number of times that Tom says "OUCH" during an exploration!😇
Haha, now that's funny, Walter. I'm not against your idea at all. Let me just say, though, that mine exploring hurts and making a mine exploring video hurts more. While trying to hold the camera and keep my shot framed, I'm always tripping, banging my elbow or knee and bonking my head, resulting in an "ouch" from me. Anyone can just walk through a mine without a camera and not get too beat up. Videoing is a different game. I saw that little spear you mentioned. We try not to alter the timbering if we don't have to. I know what you mean, though. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Been awhile since I handled dynamite boxes / used the boxes for many things / you two are dynamite / I know how tired you’d be after all that / thank you old miner from Australia 😄🐿️
I would think the boxes would be handy for a number of things. We were a little tired after this on. Thanks for commenting all the way from Australia, Ian. We appreciate it!👍😄
Great adventure. I have a miners lamp that was my great grandfathers that is the spitting image of the one you found. Only mine is a little dented up. The info you gave on how they worked was so exciting to me. Be safe:)
That's so cool, Bruce. It's fun to have things that your grandfather used. I never knew who either of my great grandfathers were, but I do have some of my grandfathers tools that I cherish. Thanks for the fun comment!👍😄
AWESOME FINDS! This is what mine exploration is all about. Way to go T&J!
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Thanks for the extra effort Tom. I could almost feel your agony. 😊
Thanks, Ralph. It was a fun one!👍😄
That miners lamp is by far one of the coolest things I've seen in a while! Very nice find guys 🕯
Yes, it's only the second one we have seen after exploring over 1000 mines. The other was only half there and was washed out of a waste rock pile after a heavy rain. Thanks for the comment, Daniel!👍😄
now that is some cool find you two ....the harder to reach areas always produces the best stuff ...looks like they were using a skip bucket to hoist the muck with ....really loving that Carbide lantern ....that is very rare indeed ....good job ....really nice looking Powder box ... good job making the 200 feet .... you might want to use a chest ascender ( Croll ) ....we smashed that like button and now we expect you guys to rappel more shaft ....so you know what we are gonna say huh
Com' on let's go!
Yes, some good finds in that small drift. Apparently, not many people have been down there. I figured they used a skip bucket with that flat car. We've been down a lot of shafts on rope over the last few years. That sort of thing is coming to an end at my age. (67) Thanks for liking and commenting, Jeff! Much appreciated Sonny J.👍😄
I just new me old mucker would be very interested in the ore cart, you could use that in your mine, YEAH ! and the miners lamp, it would be nice to see them at work in a real time situation.
@@johncampbell2979 we have made several vids using them in our drift mine and some hard rock mines
“Gly”: Those were some really awesome finds guys. Great job! 👍👍
Thank you, Gly. We appreciate the comment!👍😁
Hey thats a long ways down but that lantern was very cool 😎 honestly I would have had a hard time leaving it down there thats realy a rare fine , but seriously enjoyed both videos yall are the best of the best my compliments ba safe and talk to ya soon im still determined to make out there if everything gose halfway right 🤣 😎
Glad that you enjoyed thevfinds, Gunny. Hope you can make it out to see some of the mines. Thanks for commenting!👍😄
You two are so incredibly brave and adventurous ! You are a couple of serious explorers and you are not just providing a vicarious experience for those of us that would never get into these places but you keep doing it; No resting on your laurels for you two--You keep producing these. Amazing ! I haven't checked in in quite a while but I am very pleased to see you both out there enjoying yousrselves. Congratulations on the growth of your channel. Great finds in there. I'd have six ropes on me and not go down there anyway...haha. keep doing what you do Tom & Julie !
Well, Craig, the six ropes sounds like a good idea. That one rope feels awfully small when you step out into the shaft. Thanks for the awesome comment. I'll have to get over to your channel to see what predicaments you've been getting yourself into. Lol 👍😄
Hi there, ! Tom & Julie, you's two certainly put a lot of hard sweat and work into this mine explore, I would have taken the rare miner's lamp out ,and donated it to a museum, because someone will eventually take it for themselves,and the explosives box as well , better for it's preservation,and more people to see and enjoy. Very kindest regards, STAY SAFE ❗
Hi John. This one was a bit of work. It's a physically demanding hobby. My thoughts on the museum is that there is already a mining museum in just about every town in these mining areas and very few mines with artifacts left in them so I like to leave things as we find them. I appreciate and understand your view on that, though. Thanks for commenting!👍😄
You guys are taking mine exploring to whole other level! 😮
We like the way you're thinking and appreciate the nice comment. Thank you!👍😁
Boy you sure got lucky, you had enough rope. That miners lamp was cool. That poor Fox. Thanks for taking us along with you guys. Looking forward to the next video. 458 views in 1 hour. Pretty cool man. That looks pretty hard climbing back up. You guys must be in pretty good shape to do that.
Yes, the rope length worked out perfectly. We had more rope at the top but we would have had to climb back up to get it. As I was going down, I thought for sure the rope was going to come up 10 feet short. Yes, some very cool finds in this one. We see a lot of foxes at the bottom of shafts. They must come into the mines to hunt rats, at least that's my guess. Thanks for the comment, brother Eddie. Hope all is well with you!👍😄
@@TomandJulieMineExploring did you take home that minors lamp?
@@eddie9903 No, I like to leave things as I found them.
`that's one of the top 5 mine you guys found very nice and thanks for sharing
Thanks, Jerry. Glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting!👍😄
Hello Julie and Tom. Well that's really really cool finding those artifacts at the 80 foot level. I would say that since those artifacts are still there that you're probably the first they have ever been down there of all the years and all the videos I've ever watched about mine exploration this is the first time I've ever seen a Miner's lamp. That was truly an awesome find. And also finding that cart that still had wheels on it. Excellent video that was definitely worth going down at least to the 80 ft.
Hello Stephen. You don't see many lamps like that anymore. The flat car was fun to see, too. I think you're correct that nobody has been down there in a long time. I think one of the reasons no one has gone down there is that the trap doors at the top were hanging by a piece of rope over the shaft. I didn't show it in this video, but we had to haul them up and secure them before we could safely go down the shaft. Sometimes, it pays to do a little extra work like that. Glad that you enjoyed the video and thanks for commenting!👍😄
Julie is a Sweetheart, Tom you guys make a Great Team. I enjoy your videos very much!
Yes, she sure is. Thanks for the nice comment, Paul!👍😊
Thank you, Tom & Julie! Nice find at the 80 ft. mark, that lamp was beautiful. May your journey be long and happy, safe journeys ahead.
You're welcome, James. Thanks for the kind words!👍❤️
That was sooo cool 😎. The artifacts were just fantastic. I really enjoyed this. Thanks a ton for taking us along!
You're welcome, Paul. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍😄
Thanks, Tom and Julie 👍
You're welcome, Lloyd. Thanks for watching!👍
Wow guys!!! That had to be the best-looking carbide lamp I have ever seen found in a mine!!! What a journey though, I just don't know how you do it!!! Thanks so much for sharing...but please don't overexert yourselves!!! Take care!!
Thai is a nice lamp. Fun to see the rest of the items, too. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!👍😊
I knew a guy that used a lamp like that over fifty years ago. He couldn't get it to light the time that I was around so I can't say that I ever witnessed how bright it may have been. Have you cleared the center of that car, you might have found a pivot for a bunk. My guess is that it was one half of a pair of cars used to haul timbers, rail, or other long material. Thank you for going the extra mile on this awesome mine.
Hi David, I have used a carbide headlamp for a job I was working in the late 70's. They are surprisingly bright. I wouldn't compare them to a high output LED, but they work. I didn't clear off the car, so I don't know about the pivot. Glad that you enjoyed seeing the mine, and thanks for commenting!👍😁
Tom & Julie, another incredible adventure as usual! 9:15, Amazing discovery of all the fantastic artifacts with the small Flat Car, the Labeled Can, and the Miner’s Head Lamp as the top-of-the-line finds!! 12:20 & 13:22, extremely beautiful Ore Veins!! 14:33, neat-looking curved Pick or Chisel. 15:45, best preserved Dynamite Box I’ve seen; great find! 28:24, unique find of a Roll of Tape; another first for me! Now Tom & Julie, I am even more amazed at your physical abilities after out about your 530’ shaft climb two days before this excursion; truly epic accomplishment!! Thanks for going back to this Mine again; especially worth it!! Keep Safe & Healthy!!!
You're welcome, Cary. Thank you for the awesome and detailed comment. You pretty much covered it all. Doing the explores in both those mines back to back was a little rough. You always get beat up a little when doing these explores, and it usually takes a couple of days to recover. We really appreciate you watching!👍😊
I have never seen a dynamite box up close before so that was super cool. The ones I have seen from a distance looked like pine boxes. This box you found looks like hardwood? With the dovetail edges it almost speaks of military grade box construction. Given the age of 1944, I wonder if that Dupont box was originally military surplus from WWII war effort? Great stuff. Kudos to you an two. AWESOME sauce!
That was a super find..the cart and hand drills along with that intact headlamp. Very nice exploreTom Julie thanks for your posting this great video. It went well with my morning cup of Joe. Be safe folks.💜💜💜☕☕
Thanks, Jake! Glad that you enjoyed the finds. 👍😄
There are some cool artifacts. Tom & Julie thankyou for your awsome videos .Afew years ago i found out i have got COPD and this year has really affected me badly, to the point i'm vertually house bound. So your videos allow me to go places that are such a joy for me.once again thank you for the hard work.
So sorry to hear about your COPD and how it's affecting you, Karl. That is really too bad. We get this type of comment regularly, and it really means a lot to us that you are getting some value from our videos. We are very happy that you can go exploring with us vicariously and enjoy the things we are seeing. Thank you so much for commenting, and we hope you can stay comfortable.🙏👌😊
Loved the episode, Awsome finds, the lamp was my favorite, really enjoy the two of you 😊 your my favorite duos 😊 Looking forward to your next episode ❤❤❤
Thank you for the nice comment, Rick. We're glad you enjoyed the explore!👍😊
Real great stuff. Thanks for making the climb. I really enjoyed the follow up on last week.
It was good that we went back. If we didn't get it done right away, we were leaving the area. Glad that you liked it, William!👍😄
wow that minors lamp was an amazing find, i just hope that other mind explorers respect and leave it there for other to enjoy. 😱
Yes, it was a fun find. I hope it stays there, too. I didn't name the mine and I don't think many people go to this one, so it should be good. Thanks for watching, Felipe!👍😄
Great explore and what cool finds. That car is a bucket car. That's my name for them. I ran one in Searchlight. Filled the bucket up and took it to the shaft where it was hooked to the cable. We had to ore buckets. While one was heading up to dump, i was already filling the other. Still hold the record of 22 buckets in a day, all wet from a flood.
That's a great comment and story, Richard. I guess I had it figured right then. Sounds like you were a hard worker in your mining days. Thanks for the comment!👍😄❤️
Great and scary , one of the best videos I have ever seen.....I collect junk and I think I once had a miners carbide lamp ,, I try to never throw anything out...but I often do...and then later I look for it and of course it's gone...stay safe people
Glad that you enjoyed the video. I've gotten rid of some things like that, too. Later on, you regret it. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😄
Hello Tom and Julie you did Super Great nice finds that miners lamp great find is that a 1st or ? Find .⛏️🏆🤔
Hello, Case. Yes, some nice artifacts in this one. That is the second lamp we have found. The first was many years ago outside at the bottom of a waste rock pile. A heavy rain had washed it out of the pile, and it was headed for a big wash, so I kept that one. Thanks for the comment and trophy!
Tom, Julie, In the last video, you came across that beam about 3 ft off the ground with that hook device. Did you find out what it was used for. what got me was that it was so close to the ground. These videos are a real joy to watch because you will hike sevveral miles just to get to the mines.Thank you.
I never did find out what that beam was for. I really liked that blacksmith work on that hook, though. It's nice that you get some joy from our videos, Karl. Thank you!👍😁
Nice workout today guys! :) Thanks Tom for going all the way down....not bad for an old guy :)
Yes, a decent workout climbing back up. Not bad for a 1956 model human. Thanks for the comment!👍😄
This was a good one and took lots of work on your part. Yes there where lots of goodies to look at. I know I'm late to the party, but I've been running my big mouth on Twitter and it take lots of time.. You guys have fun and most of all stay safe.
Yes, lots of goodies in this one. Thanks for watching!👍😄
The George clooney and Angelina Jolie of mine exploring. Great video as usual guys!
Haha, okay. Maybe the poorer, dusty version of them? Thanks for the nice comment, Mark!👍😊
That was exciting. Very cool artifacts . Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome, Scott. Glad that you found itvexciting!👍😄
I have ZERO knowledge of climbing, but that Jugging looks like a last resort when all else failed. Good grief, if that's the latest technology for ascending a rope, climbing must still be in it's infancy. I would only consider putting myself through that if I were retrieving a million dollars. You guys are amazing!!
There are numerous ways to ascend a rope. The easiest is by using a powered ascender. It is a battery-operated device that is heavy and expensive. You can also use two ropes and foot ascenders, which is easier but requires more gear than the method we use. I don't think it took more than half an hour to jug up 200 feet. Some people spend 30 minutes on a treadmill, we spend that time getting a workout on a rope. Thanks for commenting, Ken!👍😄
Awesome artifacts!
Yes indeed. Thanks, Roger!👍😄
That was a lot of effort on you guys part to bring this great video. Mucho appreciated.
Yes, it definitely takes more effort when dealing with vertical shafts. That's all part of the game, though. Glad that you appreciate it!👍😊
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!! Wow, those finds were fantastic. The miner's lamp put it over the top. I'll bet you guys slept good that night! Thanks for taking us along!
This little drift had a lot going on. Oh yes, we slept good that night. Thanks for watching, Lesley!!👍😄
Hi Tom and Julie, it’s been a long time since I had watched your videos. Been in California visiting my sister in rehab with cancer, but slowly getting better. Now visiting my daughter in Vegas here until Monday then back to Tucson home. Been gone for over a month, but Wow is this an adventure you have me watching ! Is this the 1st time finding a miners lantern? Also a rare tea tin. Your right, you could hear us saying keep going down! So sorry for all that to reach bottom and no level. You both receive our admiration and blessings, all the best in health and safe continued mine journeys! Fantastic job!
Sorry to hear about your sister, Ron. The big C is nothing to fool around with. Glad that it sounds like she is getting better.
This is the second lamp that I've found. The first one washed out of the bottom of a waste rock pile after a good rain. It was missing the bottom half and was headed for the wash, so I kept that one. That tea can was pretty cool, too. We've seen a bunch of those but never knew what they were. Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate it!👌😊
Hello Tom Hello Julie
This little drift is amazing all this artefacts .
You both did a great job to climb this shaft to bring the pictures to us.
Thank you very much
I wish you both a happy weekend and good New week
Yours Frank Galetzka
Hello Frank. That was a fun little drift to see. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment, and we hope you have a great weekend! 👍😄
😮Awesome wonderful journey! Julie and Tom are both just wonderful and I bet you both sleep good at night! Thank you for sharing!
That's very kind of you to say, Jeff! You're welcome and we're glad that you liked the explore. Thank you!👍😊
great job guys. wow, nice artifacts too.
Yes, definitely some cool artifacts here, Ken. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
Great untouched finds!!!
Exactly. Thanks for the comment, Scott!👍😄
The lamp was incredible!!!! The other artifacts were awesome too. Both of you going down and up that shaft...just wow! Massive thank you for the tour. Be safe👍👍
Glad that you enjoyed the artifacts, Mark. Thanks for the nice comment!👌😊
Awsome guys thanks for taking us with you 👌👌
You're welcome, Thomas. Thanks for the comment!👍😄
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the tip, Leland! You're awesome. $$💰
Another interesting video as usual, thanks.
Thank you for watching and commenting, Brian!👍😄
you two are great. love your videos. this mine was a beauty with every thing you found down below. Keep bringing us your great adventures and be careful.
Glad that you enjoyed the mine, Hans. Thanks for the kind words!👍😁
i sure enjoyed mine exploring with Tom and Julie today and every day !
Thank you, Ted!👍👍😁
In 1944 my grandfather worked at a DuPont plant in Alabama producing those explosives. He survived several accidents at the plant in his 20 years there. The powder house went up a few times.
Wow, that is an interesting story, John. Hopefully, he wasn't hurt too badly. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
wow those are some
AMAZING finds wow and what a deep descent that is nuts!! you two sure are brave! great vein colors and excellent exploration as usual thanks for taking us along
Hey Thorn, yes some nice artifacts left in this one. Glad that you enjoyed it, and thanks for the nice comment!👍😊
You two are amazing! Great Video!
Thanks for the nice comment, Garden Lady!👍😊
Always love the view. Beautiful! Now im sitting on the edge of my chair watching yall....🫣🙃🫣😆😅. Great video. Awesome finds. Wow!!!
Glad that you enjoyed the explore, Dianna. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊
Way cool finds in this one @80 feet!! Tom , you are truly a trooper , doing that kind of stuff still at 67 years old . My hat is off to you man 👍. And to Julie , you are one brave & loyal companion to Tom 😊. Thanks for all your hard work & efforts that you two do to provide entertainment for us all who watch . Really appreciate the videos.😎
Yes, some great finds here and fun to see, Stephen. I'm not getting any younger, and it's getting toward the end of my hard core mine exploring days. I'll leave it for the younger guys to carry on. Julie is great and is a very good companion and explorer. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😊
Julie,
Thank you for another of your beautiful smiles
Your octogenarian friend in the Beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas
Gary
You're welcome, Gary. Thanks for the nice compliment. 😊 Julie
I miss your weekly videos but everybody deserves some Me Time so I hope you two are enjoying some "Me Time" Peace Out and Stay Safe.
We're just slowing down a little. Doing a mine explore and putting out a video every week is a grind. There is a lot of traveling, planning, and hard work that goes into it. I hope you enjoyed this video. Thanks for the comment!👍👍
Awesome guys , thanks for sharing , love your vids , watch it every Saturday my time , stay safe , greetings from New Zealand 😁👍👍✌️
Thank you for the nice comment all the way from New Zealand, Steve. We appreciate it!👍😊
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Hey , yeah , we don't have mines like that here , so it's really cool to see the geography and those colours , especially in the copper mines is / are beautiful , 👍👍😁
@@stevetaylor9556 the copper veins are pretty awesome.
@@TomandJulieMineExploring they are stunning, love that blue / green , but to see the mines it's incredible what these guys did all those years ago , holy smokes they had some kahunas 🤣
Tom, you are a lucky man. Julie is the pure defination of "pretty cool". She is pretty and cool. I enjoy watching your adventures.
Haha, yes, she is. I'm a lucky guy. Glad that you enjoy the adventures, Bill! 👍👍
Wow! Nice finds, that was so cool! Climbing back up does not look like much fun. I bet your left leg is jacked! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks, Jim. Yes, some nice artifacts in that little drift. Climbing up isn't that bad. Like taking a jog for 30 minutes. 👍😁
Great video and fantastic finds! Always watch and like , but I don’t often comment. Maybe I should comment more often if it helps the channel :)
Glad that you enjoyed the video, Bob. Yes, we appreciate you commenting, and I do believe it helps the computer algorithm to suggest the video to others, which will end up getting more views. Thanks for watching!👍😁
Another cool explore, that wooden box said 1944, I thought the Govt. made mines close during WW2?
That's correct, Peter. Most gold mines were shut down in 1942 to free up labor for the and to focus on mining metals that were strategic to the war effort. After you explore mines for a while, you realize that they get worked and reworked many times over the years. This box was obviously used in the shop or hoist room, holding something that was oily or greasy. Where it originally came from, I have no idea. Thanks for the comment!👍😄
I bought a carbide miner's lamp in the 1960's and used it in AZ. Still have it. Also still have a gallon can of carbide pellets too.
Thanks for sharing that, Francis!😊
Great find, I’m in Alaska your doing exactly what I’m planning to do lots of mines up this way👍
Good luck with your mine exploring, Brent. Im guessing you will probably face much wetter mine conditions than we see in the deserts of California and Nevada, where we typically explore. Stay safe out there!👍😁
Incredible finds! That carbide lamp was exciting to see. Eagle eyes Tom seeing it among the dusty wood. That Tea brand syrup was also amazing. That Asian archway looked really cool.
The history speculation started stirring with one of my first seeing a date that Julie read. Nov. 1944, before the battle of the Bulge and winter campaigns. 6 months 'til the end of Germany's world war. About 9 months to the end of Japan's world war. It seems that mine operated on a small enough scale that the guys didn't shut down? Though they might have been older? With such awesome mineralization I can imagine they worked with expectations. I suppose some amount of disappointment there at the end? Perhaps cashing in some of the rail for scrap? Wondering things is half the fun.
Thanks Tom and Julie. Hope rest, massage, sauna, and any muscle relaxing goes with recovering from the climbing?
Thanks for the interesting comment, Rick. I believe this mine would have shut down in 1942 if it was still operating then. These mines can start and stop work many times over the years. I think that box was repurposed for use in the hoist room, judging from the grease and oil on it. There might have been a working level at the bottom that is now caved. Those are the things that get my mind wondering. Maybe it could be dug out? This explore took place over a week ago, and I still have sore muscles. We did climb ladders in a 500 foot deep shaft two days before this one, so that's part of the problem. 👍😄
Thanks for another great explore you guys. A difficult rappel is a sure fire way to keep the people out who tend to loot these awesome historic artifacts. So neat to see them safe and sound down there. Looking forward to your next video!
That's exactly right, Brian. If you can drive up to a mine and walk in, there won't be much for artifacts. Thanks for the comment!👍
that Carbide lantern was a great find! and that complete box, very cool. Thanks for sharing!
That's the first time we've had a complete headlamp and dynamite box together in a mine. The other stuff was fun to see, too. Thanks for watching and commenting, Jeff!👌😁
I love your adventures you two are great to watch. I know no one is asking but, have you considered a 'rope walker' ascending system? I love it here's a video on how it works; ruclips.net/video/4nSrlRoRO0g/видео.html See you next time.
Thanks for sharing that, Tim. That system looks like it works well. I'm glad that you enjoyed the adventure!👍😊
Hey there just watched you both abseil down the mine shaft I got a bit worried that you had no rope protection going over the top and you didn’t have a safety rope has a back up. if the rope got cut right at the top you both would have been stranded one above the other
With no way of getting out
I know 200 feet of rope times 2can be heavy but we want you out safely 😊😊😊
Hi Martin. The angle of the rope going over this edge was very low, and it looked much worse in the video than it was in real life. As I went down the inclined shaft, the rope actually came off the edge and wasn't touching anything due to the anchor placement. We will use a rope protector when necessary. I also inspect the rope after every use, and there was no damage. The rope sheaths are actually quite tough and hold up well. Thanks for your concern.👍👍
You two are incredible in what you do and the places you put yourselves into to show the rest of us what is left in these mines. Thank you for all you do and putting yourselves in danger.
You're welcome, Randy. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😊
Nice finds, enjoyable video, admire your strength!
Thanks, Brian! Glad that you enjoyed the video, and thanks for commenting.👍👍😁
Yes, this was really cool. Sorry you had to go all the way down. Yes, we did all want to know. lol cool finds. I really don't think anyone has been down there maybe since the last miners left there. It was worth it for that cross cut. Easy for me to say though.
I think you're correct that no one has been down there in a long time. Thanks, Paul.👍😁
Coming back up is definitely the wost part
Coming up isn't that bad, I'm just getting a little old for climbing ropes in a mine. Thanks for watching, Tony!👍😁
It's not a good idea yet please continue...Thanks for another adventure.
Haha, that's a little confusing. You're welcome and thanks for watching!👍😄
absolutely cracking video guy. great finds!! I could not climb a rope doing that though cause im far too unfit hahaha, so much prefer my chest ascender and hand jammer. seems to be quicker???
Glad that you enjoyed the finds in that little drift. It might not be the quickest style of climbing, but I've got a lot of time. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
@@TomandJulieMineExploring hahahha brilliant, I like quick because im petrified of heights haha. stay safe buddy and look forward to the next video. All the best, Peter
@@MineExplorerUK Thank you, Peter!
Great day. Thank you for doing that. Blessings
Glad that you liked the explore, Todd! Thanks for the comment and blessing.👍😁
Danke für das Hochladen sehr interessant
You're welcome, Gunter! Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍👍
Awesome video as always you too. Thank you for taking me along.
You're welcome, Bill. Thanks for the comment!👍😁
You need a chunk of fire hose or carpet at your breaking point, or that rope is abrasive proof,those rocks are sharp.
We generally use a rope protector on the edge break. This looked worse than it actually was. It was a low angle going over the edge, and as we went down the shaft, the rope actually came off the top edge altogether. By the time I was at the bottom, the rope was rubbing on the back of the shaft opposite of where it was touching at the top because of the angle of the shaft and location of the anchor. Thanks for your input, Guy!😁
This was a great one! Wow, that carbide lamp and the little tool cart? Wow, total time capsule! To think that level wasn't worked since probably the late 1940s?
Always fun to watch you two! Tom, your comment about going down lower and everyone saying "YES" on their phones and computers busted me up! LOL So true! You don't
even need to read comments to know they're happening sometimes!
Always fun, always finding cool artifacts! Looking forward to part 3! :D
Yes, definitely a time capsule here. Glad that I could get a chuckle out of you. Thanks for the comment, Rob!👍😄
Very cool find! Those are rare!
Thanks, Graham, good to hear from you! They don't pop up very often, do they. Hope all is well at MOTW.👍😄
Interesting artifacts that you just don't see in a mine very often
No, you don't see that number of those particular artifacts very often. Thanks for commenting!👍😄
I don't envy you guys climbing out. The camera does not show what a work out that is until you have done it. Someday i hope to find a gadget like Batman uses to get me out. Great video!
It's not really that tough to climb. If an old fart like me can do it, so can you. They do make battery-powered ascenders. They are heavy and expensive but do work. Thanks for the comment, Jim!👌😊
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Your to modest!
you should make yourself the new caretaker of the autolite and restore ut
It's been there for a long time. I'd hate to take it. Thanks, Mike!👍😄
Very cool!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Tony. Glad that you liked it!👍😄
Lol not drinking Miller - this is why I love you guys
Haha, we like Sierra Nevada and other brands like that. We're definitely not beer snobs, though, and I would certainly drink a couple Millers if that was my only choice. Thanks for commenting, Todd!🍺🍺
Woww! You two are the artifact whisperers. Awesome finds, stay safe and happy explorin'
Thanks, Jerith. This was a fun one. You don't find them like this very often. Hope all is well with you!😁
Awesome! I love your collection videos!
Thanks, Garnet! We appreciate that.👍👍
I have four of those Miners lamps, one was my grandpa's original from his hard rock mining up in Washington State, one was my dad's from his days at Colorado School of Mines. I have done my fair share of ascending - prefer two rope ladder style - much easier. But I also used old version of the Petzel Croll. Big trouble is they eat up your ropes. You have my sympathy AND RESPECT! Stay safe!
That's nice that you have the lamps from your father and grandfather, David. I really don't mind the climbing. Yes, it's a little hard but it's fun and good exercise. The 120 feet from the bottom to where the drift is took about 15 or 20 minutes to do and the last 80 about 10 minutes. The last part I had Julie pull my pack up, so that was easier. Thanks for the comment!👍😄
Julie just keeps us old dogs moving better than chasing our tails you rock
Haha , good one, Frank!😆
*Wow* , you guys - that's some crazy stuff, right there.
I do hope you all don't feel any pressure from we viewers to take risks!
This one had some really cool finds for sure, but all that physical stress
to get to it (and back out of it!) pains me to watch, honestly.
Be careful, please - and thanks again for all you do for us!
- Ed on the Ridge
Hi Ed, it must look worse in the video than it really is to do the climbing. We like doing that and it is what we have trained for. Being able to access these shafts is a good feeling of accomplishment and something that most people will never do. To climb the 200 feet took me about 30 minutes or less. Not much harder than someone jogging for 30 minutes. One of the things on this particular day is that we had just climbed the ladders in a very steep(on rope) 550 foot shaft two days before doing this one. We wanted to get this one in as we were leaving the area the next day. So, we were both a little worn out from that with only one day off. It was definitely worth it to see the drift full of cool stuff. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
It's amazing, you could hear me telling you to go further down. I'm glad it was you doing all that hard work and me just watching it happen. I cannot ever recall seeing a carbide lamp in a mine explore before today. I did get to use one back about 1955, a school mate's dad was working in a small scale Chromite mine and we went down in it. Wrote some graffiti with the smoky flame, wonder if it is still there?
Haha, I knew you would be saying that about going further down. I, too, have used a carbide lamp in the 1970's on a job. I bet your graffiti is still there. We regularly see miners graffiti from 1920 and earlier. The soot seems to last a very long time. Thanks for the comment, David!👍😄
What a great find at 06:07!! I am so impressed. This is an awesome mine you ran across. Thank you very much
for sharing it with us. I would love to see it for myself but understand the rules. Have a great upcoming
Memorial Day Weekend!!! I love your channel. Thank you. REgards from Ody Slim
Thanks, Ody. Glad that you liked the explore. Thanks for watching and for the comment. Hope you do something fun for Memorial Day!👍😁
Exciting explore! Its amazing how much rock was removed in all of these mines. Time to rest for both of you. Thank you for sharing!
You're welcome, Chuck. Glad that it was exciting for you. Thanks for the comment!👍😄
Keep the artifacts! They are worth money! You need a motorized lift… 😂
I don't need money bad enough to ruin history. Besides that, it's illegal. Powered ascenders are heavy to haul around, and we don't mind the climbing. Thanks for your input!👌
If they find out… so down there they rot away to nothing. What the point of that? However I’ve seen rope lifts made from cordless drills so it’s not that heavy.
@@88997799 Everything is in pretty good shape as far as not rotting away. It's already been there for a long time. Like I said earlier, we don't mind the climbing and aren't looking for an easier way. There is a certain satisfaction you get from climbing up a rope manually.
I've been following your channel for a couple of months now. The two of you make for a good team. The only rappelling I have done was on the rappelling tower at Parris Island, more years ago than I care to remember. We only had to go down. I always wondered, how the hell do you get back up? "Jugging" answered that question. I will continue looking over your shoulders as you crawl about these claustrophobic tunnels. Go get a beer!
Thanks for the excellent comment. What goes down must come up. Doing anything in a mine always seems to be more difficult than it would be outside. Jugging is no different. We appreciate you following our channel!👍😁
Cool stuff! Someone needs to teach you guys some better single rope technique! there are safer and faster ways down and back up!
There are many ways to rope into a mine, Chris. I'm not exactly sure why you think our technique isn't safe. This is very safe and is what works best for us. Thanks for your input, though. 👍👍
@@TomandJulieMineExploring Well there are a lot of differant ways to do things but NOT using any edge protection on your rope will reduce it's life and yours. And climbing using mostly your arms and not your legs will get you in trouble one day. I am a CAVER!
@Chris Beck Hey Chris, we generally use a rope protector. This was a low angle going over the edge, so we didn't use it this time. I wouldn't even make it up 10 feet using just my arms, so I'm definitely using my legs.
If we want Tom to survive more of these rope jobs, may I suggest that we appoint Julie as Safety Officer and equip her with some sharp tools, such as a saw to cut off the jagged end of the board at the right top of the shaft. Julie, as fit and slender as she is will not impale herself on such outcroppings, but we have to protect Tom. If you doubt me, just count the number of times that Tom says "OUCH" during an exploration!😇
Haha, now that's funny, Walter. I'm not against your idea at all. Let me just say, though, that mine exploring hurts and making a mine exploring video hurts more. While trying to hold the camera and keep my shot framed, I'm always tripping, banging my elbow or knee and bonking my head, resulting in an "ouch" from me. Anyone can just walk through a mine without a camera and not get too beat up. Videoing is a different game.
I saw that little spear you mentioned. We try not to alter the timbering if we don't have to. I know what you mean, though. Thanks for the comment!👍😊
Been awhile since I handled dynamite boxes / used the boxes for many things / you two are dynamite / I know how tired you’d be after all that / thank you old miner from Australia 😄🐿️
I would think the boxes would be handy for a number of things. We were a little tired after this on. Thanks for commenting all the way from Australia, Ian. We appreciate it!👍😄
You guys are FANTASTIC! Just love following you. Another really nice vid. Thank you so much for what you do and sharing!!!! :)
You're welcome, Kenneth. Thank you for the nice comment. We appreciate it!👍😊
You two made me tired just watching, thanks for sharing
Jugging up a rope is not for wimps. Lol Thanks, Chuck!👍😄
@@TomandJulieMineExploring did I mention I'm 79, years ago I crawled around a few mines now I relay on folks like you, as always stay safe
Great video you guys are insane 200 feet good stuff down there. Have fun and be safe. Love to watch your videos. Thanks.👍🇺🇸👍
Thanks, Tony! Glad that you enjoy our videos. Thanks for watching. 👍😁
Thanks for another great video
You're welcome. Thanks for commenting!👍😁
Great adventure. I have a miners lamp that was my great grandfathers that is the spitting image of the one you found. Only mine is a little dented up. The info you gave on how they worked was so exciting to me. Be safe:)
That's so cool, Bruce. It's fun to have things that your grandfather used. I never knew who either of my great grandfathers were, but I do have some of my grandfathers tools that I cherish. Thanks for the fun comment!👍😄