Hi Donald. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!😄
@ericparde807020 сағат бұрын
I think Julie should get top billing, maybe something like”Julie explores mine with a little of Toms help”
@TomandJulieMineExploring18 сағат бұрын
Well, she is the star of the show. I just hold the camera. 😆 Thanks, Eric!
@JimCockerhamКүн бұрын
Very interesting mine. Everything is in such good condition. It amazes me how much wood work is involved. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
@TomandJulieMineExploringКүн бұрын
Hi Jim. You're welcome, glad that you liked it. Yes, these dry desert mines stay in good condition for a long time. The amount of lumber here is nuts. Thanks for watching!😄
@garyday5299Күн бұрын
You mentioned pick marks several times on timbers holding the candle fixtures. Why are they there/what do they represent?
@TomandJulieMineExploringКүн бұрын
Hi Gary. The pick marks are from a small portable candle holder that had a spike or pick on it so it could be poked into a timber to hold it and free your hands. There are often many of these marks in a well-used location like they were here at the shaft where the ore from the cars was loaded into the shaft bucket. There was also a permanent candle shelf in this area, too. Thanks for the comment!😊
@silvermainecoons3269Күн бұрын
Is this the cabin known as the Geologist’s Cabin near Butte Valley and Anvil Spring?
@TomandJulieMineExploringКүн бұрын
No, this is not the Geologist's Cabin. This is known as Bob and Ward's Cabin. There is quite a bit of information out there on it.😄
@fredmorton16312 күн бұрын
Those bit of string hung off plugs were for surveying. Sometimes they would use a wire. Quite often the string would be weighted with a small rock or a half dozen nails to stop any breeze swinging it about.
@TomandJulieMineExploring2 күн бұрын
Hi Fred. Thanks for your input on that. We've seen both wire and string. 👍😄
@Jake-yx7ct2 күн бұрын
Thanks folks for another good tour of an old mine. The remains of the animals was interesting to say the least. Stay safe.
@TomandJulieMineExploring2 күн бұрын
Hi Jake. This was an interesting explore for us. Thanks for watching and commenting!😄
@Ed_in_Md2 күн бұрын
Great artifacts. Beautiful colors. Always love your explorations. Thanks for taking us along. Take care of each other and stay safe.
@TomandJulieMineExploring2 күн бұрын
Hi Ed. Yes, there is still some good color in the copper bearing minerals. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for the nice comment!😄
@garyjohnson17572 күн бұрын
Hi Julie😊 great mine great show great content man you got the ropes down now unfortunately the bats are waking up now but there harmless still creepy looking though😅
@TomandJulieMineExploring2 күн бұрын
Hi Gary. I'm happy that you liked the mine and video. I've worked hard on learning the proper way to use climbing ropes and gear. I'm still not crazy about being with the bats in such a confined area. I appreciate the comment!😊
@user-wu7sn7ml7v3 күн бұрын
Thank you Tom and Julie . The bats had visitors❤❤❤😂.
@TomandJulieMineExploring2 күн бұрын
Hi Mark. You're welcome. I don't think that these bats get many visitors. Thanks for watching!😄🦇🦇
@danvigue22383 күн бұрын
Wow how deep does it go??
@TomandJulieMineExploring3 күн бұрын
Hi Dan. This is about a 500-foot deep shaft. We were down about 400. 👍
@davidhettesheimer36853 күн бұрын
Thank you, Tom and Julie wow what an explore that was a beautiful mine. The timbers were awesome. I wish I had some of them boards. Wow you’re gonna be thirsty by the time you get out of there I better buy you some beers lol great job. 👍⛏️⛏️🍺🍻🍺🍻
@TomandJulieMineExploring3 күн бұрын
Hi David. The amount of lumber in that shaft is crazy. Glad that you liked the mine. Thanks for the beer!🍺🍺🍻😄
@Ed_in_Md3 күн бұрын
Found the following about the caustic soda. Edison Primary batteries were 10" high and 6" in diameter. They used amalgamated zinc and copper-oxide elements submerged in caustic soda. The caustic soda was mixed with water and covered with oil to prevent evaporation. Each battery produced 0.8 volts.
@TomandJulieMineExploring3 күн бұрын
Very interesting. Not quite like the high output rechargeable types that we have now. Thanks for doing the legwork to find the information!😊
@Ed_in_Md3 күн бұрын
I had never heard of a Hupmobile. Comparing the picture in the newspaper you had to what I found online that looked to me to be the mid 1920’s.
@TomandJulieMineExploring3 күн бұрын
Thanks, Ed. 👍
@briannave73263 күн бұрын
Another interesting mine explore. A friend and I went into a mine in Arizona once and hundreds of bats came swarming out. It was just a small mine, nothing compared to the ones you find.
@TomandJulieMineExploring3 күн бұрын
Hi Brian. Glad that you liked the mine. We've been in a few like that where there are a lot of bats. They generally don't bother you, but it's hard not to flinch when they fly in your face. Thanks for watching!😄🦇🦇
@tonycraib59394 күн бұрын
Hi Tom and Julie .Thanks for the very interesting mine explore. I love seeing the old news papers and all the other old artefacts .
@TomandJulieMineExploring3 күн бұрын
Hi Tony. Yes, it's always fun seeing the old newspapers and other artifacts. Thanks for watching. Glad that you liked it!😄
@user-hp8oq7yd5n4 күн бұрын
Hey Tom n Julie that was a cool mine, i enjoyed as always yall be safe and I'll see ya'll on the next adventure, Tom happy father's day hooe you have a great one ill talk to you later
@TomandJulieMineExploring4 күн бұрын
Hi Gary. Glad that you enjoyed the mine. This is a fun one to explore. Happy Father's Day to you. Thanks for the nice comment!😄
@casedoumasr6564 күн бұрын
Hello Tom and Julie you are amazing finding a mine with all the Goody's from what i call a turn key mine . They left and never returned the size is big and your exploring was very exciting thank you for the tag a long ⛏️🤔
@TomandJulieMineExploring4 күн бұрын
Hi Case. Thank you for the nice comment. It is a fun mine to see. Glad that you liked it!👍😄
@garyturner22724 күн бұрын
think I saw a date on the newspaper of 11/15/17 and the car ad was a Hupmobile - -
@TomandJulieMineExploring4 күн бұрын
Hi Gary. Thanks for the observations. They are spot on!👍😄
@williamwintemberg4 күн бұрын
Lots of artifacts! I can picture Tom down there assembling explosive boxes. I kept looking for survey marks or tape and saw none. I also looked for air and water pipe and saw none. No sign of electric either. Thanks for the explanation on the three piece hand steel Tom. I didn't see any carbide cans. So watching this explore I get the idea this mine was lit by candles and lanterns. I also get the idea the drilling was all done by hand. Strangely there were dust masks. Maybe from a later date? Possibly while removing the rails for the WW2 effort? This mine is so interesting! Thanks Tom and Julie!
@TomandJulieMineExploring4 күн бұрын
Hi William. This is one of several mines that I have been in where I wished I had a tack hammer and some four penny nails. I could have put together at least three full dynamite boxes here. I get the feeling that much of the steel was taken from this mine either for reuse elsewhere or for the war effort. There was nothing near the top of the shaft except or a huge waste rock pile. Not even a headframe. There were definitely a lot of candle pick marks and also the two candle shelves. Thanks for watching and for the interesting comment. Glad that you liked this one.😄
@williamwintemberg4 күн бұрын
@@TomandJulieMineExploring I like everything you and Julie put up. This mine had one too many "wait what" moments for my brain. Those dust masks were part of it. I can't thank you two enough for all your hard work.
@TexasStormChaser69schann-od9rm4 күн бұрын
My brother and I regularly explored unblocked mines & shafts in/near Death Valley, Calico, and crisscrossed the Mojave Desert. The super old regional & localized maps proved invaluable. We’ve since moved to different states but still coordinate vacations to pick up where we left off. You two provide rich immersive experiences in such a way that it almost feels like I’m down there with you. Many thanks for documenting your journeys and adventures.
@TomandJulieMineExploring4 күн бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for the nice comment. We're glad that you can feel like you're down in the mine with us. That is exactly what we're hoping for in making these videos. Stay safe when you're out exploring. 👍😄
@jeanette89434 күн бұрын
the missing girl, Ruth Cruger was a huge story in 1917,
@TomandJulieMineExploring4 күн бұрын
Thanks for that information, Jeanette. Is that the story where her body was found in a basement or cellar?
@jeanette89434 күн бұрын
@@TomandJulieMineExploring yes, from the newspaper you found. that case was solved by a female private eye, i think, instead of the NYPD.
@VegasCyclingFreak4 күн бұрын
10:16 Wow that Thomas A. Edison, Inc. artifact is super cool
@TomandJulieMineExploring4 күн бұрын
I thought so, too. We haven't seen an intact label like that before. Glad that you liked seeing it!😄
@peterwaroblak1664 күн бұрын
You guys got plenty of exercise in this big mine, there must have been a huge waste pile. glad to see you wearing a mask.
@TomandJulieMineExploring4 күн бұрын
Hi Peter. Yes, there is a largevwaste rock pile all around the shaft collar. There is no headframe, though. It is a dusty one, so the masks were helpful. Thanks for watching!😄
@philipdobson89414 күн бұрын
Great thing about these mines are that they are dry so no rotten timbers. Over here in the UK most copper and lead mines are wet and with false floors and old wet rotten timbers can be lethal to anyone who is inexperienced. But as some workings can be several thousand years old from when they first began there is some interesting stuff about.
@TomandJulieMineExploring4 күн бұрын
Hi Phillip. You're correct about the dy desert mines. Everything is very well preserved, making it relatively safe to explore and keeping the artifacts in good condition. Even the newspaper is still intact after 100 plus years. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😄
@robertgoodrich18235 күн бұрын
Location?
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Outside of Joshua Tree NP towards the deserted town of Eagle.
@robertgoodrich18235 күн бұрын
@@TomandJulieMineExploring do you have directions or the name of the second mine?
@lesbendo63635 күн бұрын
👍👍🇨🇦
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Les!👍😄
@user-hl5jw7vh2l5 күн бұрын
That’s a worm drive differential from that old Mack
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Thanks for that information, Neil. That's a cool truck.😄
@jmarsh33475 күн бұрын
The photo of the newspaper remnant, if you blow it up you'll notice that the legal notices have the date of June 7th, 1917.
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
It's always fun to see the old papers. Thanks for your input on the date!😄👍
@davidgekler5 күн бұрын
Julie is handling the Bats very well! Thanks for the ride !
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi David. Yes, she doesn't like them, but tolerates them. They don't bother me much. You're welcome. Thanks for watching!😄
@DaveInLAS5 күн бұрын
Wow what a great intro, being greeted by Julie and her beautiful smile! It’s really nice hearing more from her. You guys are still hands down my favorite mine explorers, much love from Vegas 🙌🏼🙏🏻✨🤍
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Dave. Glad that you enjoyed seeing and hearing Julie. Thanks for the kind words!👍😊
@mortonyakimadetectingthepa90155 күн бұрын
That heavy round thing at 35:40 almost looks like a hammer from a hammer mill.
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Morton. That thought crossed my mind. I'm not sure what it is. Thanks for your input!😄
@PattyHarding-sf2xm5 күн бұрын
Great video and cool finds. Would love to know how you two met?
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Patty. Glad that you liked the video. We met standing in line at Taco Bell many years ago. Thanks for the comment!😊
@PattyHarding-sf2xm5 күн бұрын
@@TomandJulieMineExploring That's great! We sure enjoy your videos.
@alprince42905 күн бұрын
Hi guys. Another outstanding video. The newspaper you displayed at the beginning was from 1917!! Stay safe (if you can given your choice of hobbies) Al
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Al. Yeah, it's not a safe or healthy hobby. It was fun seeing the newspaper. Thanks for finding the date.😄
@stevetaylor95565 күн бұрын
awesome guys love it , that blue is quite something , great to see some neat stuff left down there , your videos is always a part of of my Saturday viewing, very cool , stay safe , greetings from the yacht Taurangi , New Zealand .👍👍😁
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Steve. This area is full of copper mines, which is usually associated with blue minerals. Thanks for making us part of your Saturday routine. Glad that you liked the mine and artifacts. Hope all is well aboard Taurangi. Thanks for watching all the way from New Zealand!😄
@pmae90105 күн бұрын
I wonder if that heavy thing was used as a counter weight for the ore cart when it was empty. when they pulled out of the mine they just cut the rope and left it at the bottom. Maybe??
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
That's a good guess. Maybe if not for a full ore load, at least for tools and supplies in the secondary shaft compartment. Thanks for commenting, Mick!😄
@pmae90105 күн бұрын
Tom, what kind of wish would a face mask make???
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hmm, I've never thought about that one. Not coming up with much.
@pmae90104 күн бұрын
@@TomandJulieMineExploring a breath mint?
@pmae90105 күн бұрын
Hi mine explorers, Those holes go every-which-way. I wonder if the track was taken for a WWII metal drive, the timing would be about right,,, I think.
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Mick. Yes, these workings go all over the place. I think the straight pieces of track often got repurposed. The custom bent pieces not so much. Maybe some went for the war effort?
@karlmcgowan93755 күн бұрын
Tom & julie thank you for all the hard work we don't see just for one single video, let alone all of the others.
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Karl. Thank you for that acknowledgment. You're welcome, and also you're correct in that it can be a lot of hard work.👍😊
@user-dn4iv2ne6r5 күн бұрын
Hello Tom and Julie, So, I got a text from a friend this week asking if I had ever seen your channel. The rails on the ladder beneath the windlass did not seem to be appreciably worn. Most of the rock had to have gone down. The shaft did not appear to have ever had guide rails in it. Be nice to see how they operated a hoist in there without chewing up the timbers. Any clues topside?
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Dave. I think you're correct that everything, for the most part, was worked downward. I didn't show the collar area, but there is a large waste pile starting near the collar. There is no headframe, but there are some equipment mounts. With that big three compartment shaft, I'm sure there was a hoist that maybe got reused somewhere else after this mine. I don't know why the guides aren't chewed up. You probably know more than I do about that. The mine is fairly low, so I don't think there was a lower haulage adit. I hope your friend likes the channel. Thanks for the comment!😊
@OdySlim5 күн бұрын
Thanks Tom es Julie. Its always nice to see the two of you. Make sure you get a can of PBR this weekend. It was their 180th anniversary June 5. Im not insulating you like to drink a lot. Just saying 180 years is a long time :-)
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Scott. I'll make sure to have a PBR. 180 years is definitely a long time. You're welcome. Thanks for watching!🍺🍺🍻
@rubenmora78635 күн бұрын
What capacity is the black capacitor?
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Ruben. Sorry, I don't have that information at this time. If you are replacing your capacitors, get the same type that are currently in your unit.
@lisaelzea21685 күн бұрын
Hey you guys, stay safe and it's always good to see what adventures you have!
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Lisa. Will do. Thanks for watching and commenting!😊
@ExploringCabinsandMines5 күн бұрын
Wish I could be there! I'm stuck at work 😢
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hey Dave. That's too bad. I'm guessing you'll get your chance. 👍
@TheShornak5 күн бұрын
Reading that newspaper about the body found in another artical I saw 1917.
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Stephen. That was a brutal headline. I never did read the story. Thanks for commenting!😄
@mikep90325 күн бұрын
Great mine but........whoa the camera.
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Mike. Glad that you liked the mine. Thanks for watching!👍
@lesleyrobbins11375 күн бұрын
Ha ha, loved the picture of Julie on the bench with the dynamite box piece! What a really nice, timbered shaft that was. Imagine hauling all that lumber out there, and then putting it up! Crazy.
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Lesley. That is a nice photo of Julie on that bench. The amount of lumber in there is nuts. Thanks for watching!😄
@oceanmariner5 күн бұрын
Another great video. Your commentary along with what the camera paints a more complete picture than what others try to do. Hope this helps with the gas and encourages others to support. Thanks!
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for your generosity. 💰💰 It certainly does help with gas and other equipment that's necessary to do these explores. We appreciate you! 😊
@jimmystockdale75555 күн бұрын
I liked the artifacts y'all found especially the single and double jacks. You know I liked all the ladders, I really liked it when Tom looked down that big hole and said I'm not going down there. Stay safe and bless you both
@TomandJulieMineExploring5 күн бұрын
Hi Jimmy. Glad that you liked the mine. There must have been a dozen drills and chisels in there. Thanks for watching us on the ladders!😄