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[@jont8707]

We already knew this but boy Sharron is a keeper running dozers dump trucks is there anything she CANT do 😂 great video like always and very cool mine and what a spot for a house 👍

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Awesome cook and housekeeper too!

[@rickdale4921]

There is one thing Sharon can't do, have a pet rat lol

[@jont8707]

@@exploringabandonedmines yep confirmed she's a keeper I'm glad you found a woman like her frank can keep up with you in a mine and do what ever strikes her fancy 😆

[@Askjeffwilliams]

love that ore car there Frank ....we knew you would love that jack hammer ....we use it in the Drift mine all the time ... are you using a track switch ? for the branch line on the 150.... looks like you guys are moving right a long ....keep us posted and see ya on the next one

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We are not sure if we will have a tracked branch at the 150. It so we have track switches in the museum. For now we are working on breaking through at the 400. Should have an exciting show next week!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

@@exploringabandonedmines cool beans ...want to see whats past that collapse

[@wheels636]

Because I'm in a wheelchair I love too watch your channel and the other's who explore mines. I wish I could go into a mine someday. But I wanted to give you and the other's doing these videos a heart felt thanks.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Maybe one day!

[@WH32R]

"Funny I don't really mind mucking this stuff out. Something about being underground, I just love working underground." You're inner dwarf is showing, embrace it! :)

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Pretty much!

[@jonryan5339]

Now all you need now frank is a mucker machine to help muck out.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We have one. But we have no way to get air to it.

[@dr.ryttmastarecctm6595]

Good to see this posting. Unfortunately, your verticle timbers embedded in concrete will rot because of the concrete. You need to put a metal boot over any vertical that will be embedded. Stay safe

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I doubt it. The old timbering rotted everywhere except where it was in the ground.

[@rossdtool]

Does concrete itself attack wood or is it just the retained water from being coated?

[@compwiz101]

@@rossdtool Concrete tends to retain water against the wood, it's a notorious issue. It can last a long time if you're lucky but it's considered a bad practice.

[@duaneayers6117]

You 2 are really putting this mine back into shape. It's always good to see someone making their wish come true 🕯️⛏️

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We are having a lot of fun doing it!

[@jimmime]

Thank you, Frank & Sharon, your gettin in there, deeper, and deeper! New site name; Exploring and Rebuilding Abandoned Mines. Things are shaping up nicely!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@memberHD]

You two are living the dream. Wish I discovered this channel in 10 years when all the work is done. Can't wait to see where this goes.

[@nickm9123]

I love Sharron names everything. Makes the trucks and tractors seem more... tame? Idk. I like it.

[@Gordonseries385]

Hello Frank and Sharon, Looks great and yes, a lot of fun. Take care!

[@barbararobinson7980]

Oh wow you're really progressing with the mine and new build, that's amazing. Was that scary Sharon, Frank pushing that flat cart out of the mine at full pelt. You 2 are major grafters - real tough work doesn’t phase you non. It was cool to see that cart doing what it was built for. Sharon you are a woman of many talents - good on you. So exciting to see everything, and hear more of your plans. So looking forward to the next installment of the Yankee Boy. Wishing you all the best with this mega project. Thank you Frank & Sharon ❤️❤️❤️❤️ be safe 👷🏻‍♂️⛏👷🏻‍♀️⛏

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes getting past the blocked shaft at the 400 will be really exciting!

[@remmiemax3624]

A-W-E-S-O-M-E!!!! 👍👍👍😎 & ROCK ON!!!!!

[@robmez]

Love to see people living their dreams , this project will bring happiness to many visitors who are fascinated how the old timers worked

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is already doing that for us!

[@volktales7005]

You guys really don't fool around, do you? Lots of progress; looking forward to see what you find in your mine!

[@johnbrownlee7623]

Frank, have you found any kool artifacts, after you started working your mine? Something that maybe was hidden, or buried?....Nice job on timbering....Bet that took some time....Have you started pulling gold out yet?......Good job on the Video, want to see more, Thanks Frank......................JB.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We are not going to mine it. Only restore it. We have a cool Jim Crow and found some hand steel today.

[@johnbrownlee7623]

@@exploringabandonedmines will it be in your next video?

[@VendettaProspecting]

really coming along there brother! looks like a lot of hard work and even more fun!! Progresssss!! YES!!!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks 👍

[@realamerican4186]

Hey buddy , order up a spade bit for the jackhammer. It will move way more calcite faster.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We have one. It is not so good for breaking rock

[@Stevesbe]

You need to get Jeff Williams up there to help he one hell of a mucker

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Looks like you're living the dream ! beautiful mountains build a new house and your very own mine !!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The mine is coming along much better than the house!

[@1roanstephen]

That jack hammer reminds of the fun I had chipping out concrete truck drums.

[@jbrobertson6052]

First time that I am able to get here this quick and it's only been on my notifications for less than a minute. So Hi Frank and Sharron I see you guys have been quite busy it's looking really good around there, it won't be this summer but once I get off this Rock I'll be riding up there. Cheers Guys

[@ThatGuyThatCommentedOn_A_Video]

Cool I got the first view. Nice work on the mine!

[@TheSWolfe]

Def not yr average do-it-yourself mom & pop operation, but I wouldn't expect average from you two anyway. Exceptional teamwork! Tippie! Tippy? I remember her/him! Nice rehab on the ol' grrl/guy. Aw, Sharon, not only are u one mean mamma-jamma, you're a sweetheart, to-boot! 💕

[@TheSWolfe]

I do recall that old, refurbished cart of yours, but I just remembered why the name was so familiar. When I was a kid, my cousin had a little grey dog named Tippy. Some rotten mean neighbor boys (hometown serial killers in training) filled him full of bee-bees for a laugh one day, and that was the end of Tippy. Nice to hear his name live on...and nice to see your kindness towards the local wildlife, rodentia notwithstanding.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yeah!

[@loyalkuhn5778]

Great description of your skill set, you forgot a couple of really important skills that must be added for accuracy, even if not in order of any kind: Abandoned Explosive Ordinance Disposal Agent, Ale, Beer and Miscellaneous Beverage Taster and Connoisseur, Iron Pants Rock and Scree Butt Skidder, Fearless Fosdick Award Holder, and all around JOAT !!!! Thank you for the adventure and awesome videos !!! (Been Down a couple of months but recovering in spite of my bad habits. The "perq" and a special rock will be in route very soon - as soon as I can figure out how the Customs folks in Canada work.

[@lindajoy7208]

You're doing a fantastic job both of you. Well done. I love the way you explain everything, it just drags you in to the excitement. Stay safe.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Our pleasure!

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good evening from Southeast South Dakota

[@frankgaletzka8477]

Hello Frank hello Sharon Thank you for the Update. You both did a great job . Hard work and much much more hard work ahead . As i told you i am figuring out how and when i can come to you and help you a bit. It is not so easy to Travel to you in this days But it will work . Greetings from Germany take care Yours Frank Galetzka

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes a lot more work ahead. But we are really enjoying it. Looking forward to seeing what is ahead and to your visit!

[@johnizitchiforalongtime]

Works in progress. Future looming, Good going.

[@bobmulligan4597]

Great update Gly was saying good things about you Frank.. Sharon has become a good equipment operator. Nice to see the happy couple again this week. Stay safe. From sunny Florida 🌞

[@johnmiley458]

If you are outside, and the sun is out, you are take a mirror and direct the light down the shaft. It will really light it up. Like your show . Gives us a look at what it takes to make an under ground mine work.

[@rdamp2374]

Fantastic Job Frank And Sharon keep it up.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks, will do!

[@beverlyhanlon8376]

You have done a lot of work Frank. I know you two like working your mine. A lot of excitement for you. Your dream will come true soon. Happy for you .stay safe.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I think we are living the dream now!

[@misterp158]

You guys are an inspiration, you can run circles around 99% of the yongins half your age here in the states, I hope you got more help than you needed this weekend. good luck and thanks for videos. Good Stuff.

[@Porty1119]

I resemble that remark! I'm 26 and spent today drilling and sampling an underground gold mine we're trying to restart.

[@misterp158]

@@Porty1119 Must be in that 1% group. Good luck, be safe

[@davekreitzer4358]

Looking good guys , this is going to be awesome , when it's finished ! The hard work will reward you , I hope ! 🥴😎☠️

[@lettymtz6076]

"So come onn, let's gooo!" 💛

[@thehillbillyhilton3557]

I'd almost rather watch this than the explorin videos, almost!! As always stay safe and stay strong out there.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You are not the only one!

[@spidykat7188]

what's up? Greetings from Florida again. Frank I ran one of those electric chisels down here we use them to chisel off Old Stone work or stucco when we are replacing it with new. real fun to operate aren't they? LOL. well I'm glad to see you guys are still doing good and I sure will come up to visit when your museum is done. thank you for another video!! stay safe..

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They work great. This is a big one. About 50 lbs!

[@casedoumasr656]

Frank and Sharon you 2 are a great team looks like you both are having a good time and enjoying it . I see alot of PRIDE in all the work it will be a Palace of a mine with the displays .⛏️❤️p.s. thank you for the tag along 🏆

[@trudydavidson528]

Wow....so exciting!!! I can't wait to see what is back in there...as I am sure you both are!!! It is looking really good guys!!

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

Absolutely loving this video watching you made great progress on your mine. Especially liked the contrast at the beginning when you were digging through the calcite and then later when you'd cleared it and move on a few hundred feet. Looking forward to the next.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is really moving along now!

[@disguisedangel2394]

Going good Frank & Sharon . Lucky you got a keen worker with your lady Frank . Good too see a lady not afraid too do the hard yards and all the bravery she she shows when you are out out exploring. Don’t sweat it mate your brave too lol have a 🍺 on me. ☘️ STILL DIG THIS SHOW!!!! 👍

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Sharon is a very hard worker!

[@rickdale4921]

Looking good, I'm excited to see what's beyond the collapse!!!!!

[@RATRH13]

some sun flower seeds Sharon and that little guy will be your best friend hahah but be careful they tell there friends and you will have few more show up just look up st elmo colorado there be few pics of then little buggers

[@shawnzalewski1917]

Well Frank, your mine is looking a lot better than what it did! And a hell of a lot more awesome!

[@alanpurdy703]

Exciting times ahead.

[@iainweller452]

Looks like you guys are working your sock off but having a ball, you’re mine is taking shape nicely hopefully your have it open in no time, great episode

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes we are

[@1944chevytruck]

AWESOME!. LOOKING GOOD!...thanks 4 video. be kind.

[@johnferguson185]

If I weren't so far away in the states I'd be right there with yous . Y'all are doing absolutely awesome job on reinstituting the Yankee boy .

[@zombietherapy1759]

This looks awesome. Really hope the best for you all, ya I'm from Texas.

[@rossgraveley]

What a interesting video I love exploring old mines

[@kernow..exp.]

Great progress Frank

[@williamwintemberg]

This is all so interesting! Lots of hard work! I'm lost for words but loving every second of this journey!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@TheGoldeyFamily]

Love Thrulite flashlights too! 🔦

[@petewebster2977]

Wow Frank , exciting times. Enjoying the mine tour so far , Keen to see more 👍. Pete Australia 🇦🇺

[@exploringabandonedmines]

More to come!

[@abdcontractingltd]

Can't wait to see what's behind that collapse

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Us too!

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Are you two working alone? Hope you got some volunteers to help. I do remember you recovering that cart. What a chore! You need some Ben Gay at the end of the day..

[@jandyke9995]

Great progress Frank and Sharon. It will be interesting to see what you find when you get through the blocked area

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes we are excited about that!

[@tombeilman5579]

Looks like plenty of projects to work on

[@donaldgraves8781]

Looks great and you guys have done a fantastic job Cant wait to see more

[@panzer6522]

Always great content Sharon & Frank this is cool your doing this love History thanks for sharing

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Our pleasure!

[@minemineraladdicts5742]

I always find calcite deposits that are set hard like concrete so I feel your pain ⚒💪

[@Bushguyrocks]

Great video! Thanks for the update.

[@markblenkhorn83]

Hey frank and Sharon. Believe it or not I have a aunt and uncle on Vancouver Island and there names are frank and Sharon. Small world. I was going to say your jack hammer should come with different bits there's a spade bit you can get and also chisel style bits aswell it would work way better on the softer ground instead of the point bit. Just a thought. I'm hoping to travel in the next year or so and will be visiting your museum.

[@xmarksthespot5188]

Sounds like a 24/7 adventure . Cheers to Yankee Boy mine !

[@clairel8598]

Use are doing great job maybe one day I shall come over and visit ur mine

[@rolfsinkgraven]

You guys are making very nice progress wow well done.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes we are

[@Bushguyrocks]

Cart needs racing stripes!

[@heithdotysadventures7824]

Things are coming together nicely. 👍

[@bobcoopersliveyoutubevlog]

yea i seen you recover that mucker years ago from a mine hmm cant remember where that was

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes a long time ago!

[@rossdtool]

A couple in the UK who have an old railway tunnel on their land built a bed and breakfast type accommodation into it, and it’s really popular. Maybe you could build a bunk room or some kind of overnight sleeping room into that first room to the left. It might be exciting to sleep overnight in an old abandoned gold mine?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

If you don't mind sleeping with rats!

[@jaredput]

This has a very Canadian feel to it. Yankee Boy mine... Boundary country? Take care and good luck, and find that mineral!

[@TommysTanks]

Nice work.

[@robertbrown3676]

You and Sharon have did a awesome job so far that's a lot of hard work stay safe you guys👌

[@robertbrown3676]

Are you guys getting further back in your mind just wondering,

[@toddrohrlach8336]

Making progress guys, looking sweet.

[@evanscreekbrahman7511]

Wow! Coming along fine!

[@reddustdiecastmodelrail1499]

Great video ! Keep up the GOOD work ! Thanks for sharing ! Take care ! martin

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks 👍

[@seldoon_nemar]

You should set up the track like TVR exploring did. put something stout to stop the car and dump forward off the end of the tracks, that way momentum will help with the tip when you bump the stop, instead of having to turn and push it all the time. and you don't need to worry about the angle coming in with the hoe as much because you're not running alongside the track. Also, you should put up little plywood signs that correspond to the map. that way when you're filming as you get deeper you can show the sign and give a better idea of where you are. we'll even know what level you are on by the color I've found the "walk the plank" or the "spinner" style traps work really well, and they are self-resetting so you can catch a bunch in one night that little branch and the open area would be the perfect place for some displays and mannequin re-enactment. line up a bunch of drills, a mucker and everything you need to advance the mine

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We are thinking we won't have a lot more mucking to do when we pass the blockage but who knows? There are lots of awesome places along the way to explore artifacts and I am sure we will find many more!

[@natalieg90]

Frank. Can you have a look at Colin furze you tube channel. He's an inventor from the UK who is digging a mine shaft from his house to the garage to the shed to his bunker. The twist is it's in a normal small English town and he's going from scratch. Really think you should email and talk to him. You won't believe what's he's "invented" to mine with. And it's still an on going project just like your mine😀

[@imchris5000]

they make even bigger electric jackhammers that come close to the air powered ones bosch makes one called the brute it would be one worth adapting to a leg

[@MFCSTUDIOS]

right that size is technically a " demolition hammer"

[@TheGoldeyFamily]

Dude, Sharon has bigger balls than me by standing in that mine with all that vibration and cracking ceiling.

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

This is awesome !!

[@hudsonrobert49]

it's coming along nicely Frank and Sharon, it would be a big help if you could get the help you really need from some volunteers, I would help but I live in Bridlington on the east coast of Yorkshire UK, if you're willing to pay the airfare I'll bring my Sharon along, only kidding lol.

[@Dreamybeamy]

id love to come volunteer for you!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks,the contact info is in the video description.

[@oxygen454]

Map is at 23:07 (I took a screenshot for reference of the map)

[@davebarns1]

Great job you two 👍🏻

[@dirkverhoest936]

hi, you can slab calcite with a drill and some HCL acid. very easy. just do it at the end of the work day. fumes....

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The demolition hammer works fine. We wouldn't want to make the water flowing out toxic.

[@hazelboyer8223]

Awesome video

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks!

[@dombutler7685]

Fantastic progress Frank and Sharon! Where is the pit pony going to go?!! Are you going to make a pool or lake with all the water coming out of the mine?? Would be good in case of a forest fire, or just to swim in!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

There has always been water running out of the mine. It runs all year. It comes out at the portal and disappears into the waste rock pile. There is a pool at the portal where animals and birds come to drink. We have a few bears up there also,

[@charlestosi5199]

Sharon, you continue to amaze. Frank, did my book on hard rock mining get to you?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Deep enough by Frank Crampton? If so yes. Thank you very much!

[@jeffreysidden1832]

Ooooh, do I hear niche custom cheese aging in old mines? But I am hungry, so maybe not.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The rats would love it!

[@stager33]

hey frank you power cable needs to be larger size for the distance with the voltage drop your new jack hammer will over heat and not last long

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is running fine with a 400 foot extension cord!

[@deanmc178]

i got a headlight on amaszon that has 6000 lumens , its realy bright and is designed for miners with a red light on the back of the head band

[@bobcoopersliveyoutubevlog]

I LOVE YUR WHEEL BARROW.IVE NEVER SEEN ONE LIKE THAT where can i buy 1 like that . im sure it would cost a few grand. but well worth it . love yall . bob cooper from paso robles calif

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No about $300 I think

[@anned8634]

I you are going to run the jack hammer, you need to check the voltage drop on your power cord. If your jack hammer slows down, you need a heavier gage power cord to prevent power drop and damage to the jack hammer

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It seems to be running just fine with 400 feet of extension cord!

[@bobcoopersliveyoutubevlog]

i need a wheel barrow like that on my 50 hecters field in the philippines

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Find one on Amazon!

[@demianriley121]

Man! Your going to make a fortune with a museum. I wanna work there. I’m a jeweler. I can make pieces for the gift shop

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We have spent $ 500,000 I would be surprised to make that back!

[@jeffbailey7765]

Good video guys. Congratulations on getting as far as you have. By the way Sharon how is your knee doing?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Her knee is good. The wrist is still a little weak.

[@bastian433]

Looks good! but: The poles in the concrete will likely rot like @Dr. Rytt Mästare, CCTM says. usually just above the concrete. alternative to the metal boot may be tar or liquid rubber or stain. A little bit (5cm) higher then the pole is in the ground.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

We have seen lots of concrete in old mines. It probably depends on what is in the water.

[@larry785]

Rats are a lot of fun if you know how to work with them - especially when they cuddle up with you as your sleeping HA HA!!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No thanks!