Opening My Gold Mine! Part 6: Timbering The Raise

Welcome back to "Opening My Gold Mine," and we've reached Part 6 of this thrilling series! In this episode, Jason and @mineoperator have their work cut out as they embark on the crucial task of timbering up the raise from the lower haulageway to the upper stope, where the coveted gold vein awaits extraction.
However, before the real work begins, there's a pressing issue - the mine is running low on timber! Join Jason as he takes us through the entire process of timber harvesting, from the moment the tree is felled to skidding it to the landing and then skillfully milling it into dimension lumber. Witness the meticulous craftsmanship required to prepare usable lumber for the mine. More at my other channel: @SJForestProducts
Once equipped with the freshly harvested and milled lumber, the raise project starts to take shape underground. Every piece of this lumber is put to work as Jason, Chad, and Doug labor tirelessly in the dark, wet, and cold conditions beneath the earth's surface. Their mission: to construct a sturdy and secure pathway, spanning over 50 feet, that connects the lower and upper levels of the mine. Safety and reliability are paramount as they inch closer to the highly anticipated drilling and blasting phase.
Stay tuned as we continue this gripping journey towards uncovering the hidden treasures of the gold vein. The excitement is building, and we're getting ever closer to the moment we've all been eagerly awaiting! Subscribe, like, and share to be part of this extraordinary adventure.
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[@RinoaL]

I love that you only cut the trees that won't make it any longer. It fills me with a lot of respect. I do something similar with logs I find cut in the woods, I mill them and sell items made from them.

[@tboniusmaximus3047]

they we're probably planted trees anyway so it really makes no difference.

[@markbrown6236]

Only make sense to take the dead trees first.

[@bradical2723]

You really can't use live trees for lumber or fire wood anyway.. nobody cuts live trees down.

[@jimwednt1229]

This video is a perfect illustration of why gold is so expensive, so valuable, just look at all the work that goes into mining it. Especially hard-rock mining.

[@jdmec81]

This is a really cool series, never seen anything like it and it’s pretty fascinating.

[@4seasonspix]

Whenever Fred comes into play, I can't help but get anxious about his verdict of your trees. So far, none of your deliveries have made him happy, BUT, this seems to be the only time we can hear him say "I'm impressed". I think that's a pretty darn big deal coming from Fred 😁 So, shout out to "happy Fred" and his awesome wood processing operation! 😊

[@Ma_Deuce_338]

Jason you are about the quintessential PNW entrepreneur mining, forestry, geology, refining and fabrication in one guy. Hard to get any better than that!!

[@mikewinings4120]

You guys kick butt at getting infrastructure in place so darn quick,thanks guys😊

[@OutdoorAdventureTV]

Jason, you have actually been up and down ladders that I installed in Jeff William's mine. When he opened the mine, the top three sections of ladder were completely rotten. A bit spooky hanging off a rope while cutting away old deteriorated ladders. Hopefully I will have time off my day job to help him re-collar it. Great fun watching you open your mine!

[@daniellecrawford6933]

"Now it's going to hold up the world underground" 😊😊😊 Love it.

[@danielfmyers]

Definitely see the value of assaying the ore before doing all this work to get it out. Enjoy watching the process from tree to finished infrastructure 🙂

[@kevinnix5495]

Well yeah duh 😂

[@dionh70]

Jason, I'm sure you've seen the strings of work lights hanging from a single cord. They are now available with LED bulbs so the power draw is far lower than incandescent, the bulbs are more durable because they're made of plastic rather than glass, and the string(s) can be powered off of a solar-powered battery pack stationed at the mine entrance that can be locked up inside the adit when not in use. EcoFlow makes a really nice unit with a foldable solar panel for charging. There's a KZbinr named Erik Grankvist in Sweden who uses an EcoFlow unit at the cabin he's building (MOSTLY WITH HAND TOOLS) in the middle of the forest, and his power pack can run a stick welder.

[@splinejones4489]

Such a cool series of videos! I've seen so many mine exploration vids, it's great to see all of that infrastructure going in! Great work, Jason. You & your crew are an inspiration! Git 'er DONE!

[@homemadehistory7537]

In our area of germany mining has a looooooog tradition from 500bc and the last mine closes at 1970.... The oldtimers used as thing called as-leather. It was a thick leather sheet hangeng ot the back of the belt and they used it to slide down the shoot by grabing the end of the leather between there legs..... 😁 I think you will need one 🤣

[@awldune]

Sounds like a super fun thing to watch someone else do 😁

[@airplanemaniacgaming7877]

@@awlduneAll fun and games until one small bit of rock is sticking up on the slide..... At least you'll be hitting high notes for a while afterwards!

[@bradical2723]

Ass-leather? 😂😂

[@karlbe8414]

"free" wood, less tractors cost, land cost Fred's cost...Chutes and ladders! Lots o progress. Man, there better be a good amount of gold in the back of that hole to pay for the help and all this work! Stay safe Jason!

[@donmarion8808]

Im jealous. That looked like a tough but fun challenge. I worked at a small underground mine right out of high school in the 80s . I actually really loved it. Hard work, good folks.

[@greatitbroke]

I can't imagine the work involved building all that and having to make it to safety code. Putting the blocking between the horizontal rungs of the ladder alone wow. Good on you guys for making it as safe as you can. Its amazing to see the work that goes into it. Can't wait to see the ore coming out and how you handle that.

[@Roylamx]

Answers the question: "Why is gold worth so much money?" as asked by people who don't know what work is involved in mining!

[@namenull7399]

@@Roylamx No one would mine gold if it wasn't already valuable. But the difficulty in mining gold leads to scarcity making it to cost more. So no but yes?

[@semoneg2826]

Most precious metal coming from the earth is valuable

[@alexkaring]

So cool! Really like how you're showing us how you're talking through how you're planning out your hitches and notches for the timbering. The detail is making me take notes.

[@hattricksprospecting1769]

I think Jason is 3 dimension, his thinking constantly being XYZ. Good to see you making progress, those custom cuts are definitely those of a sculptor.

[@TylerDaltonShaw]

It's incredible how much progress you make with each episode. You and the guys in your crew are hardcore professionals

[@Green_Shortz]

Timbering the raise was amazing to watch. I like that you’re making good use of standing deadwood as well. And supporting your local sawmill. Enjoying the series. Found you via your Dan Hurd collaborations.

[@mbmmllc]

Thanks 👍

[@rikspector]

Jason, you and the crew are amazing people. Knowledge is power as proven by you all, plus a lot of sweat equity! Cheers, Rik Spector Ferndale

[@ericbruns888]

That is absolutely beautiful and awesome. Massive undertaking.

[@at0matic]

Watching this has really filled in some of the "I wonder how they did that" I've had watching explore videos of old mines.

[@nocapyoulackn3594]

You are almost there bro, can't wait to see what you get out of there see all the hard work paying off.

[@manjisaipoe517]

Love watching all the work your putting in for this mine Jason. Also very greatful to see the guys working with you. After 30+ years of carrying pipe and tools up ladders, I wish I could come and help you all with the flat work, the ladder work, not so much! Thanks for the videos, I really hope this becomes a "Goldmine" for you in every way. Peace from Nebraska.

[@colleenvarlow8764]

Wow Jason and boys, well done. It is great to see the progress you are making.

[@edwinvane70]

Hey Jason, Nice to see you guys opening a mine. Normaly i see mine exploring video’s jucing old ladders. But seing building it is a total new thing for me. Thanx for sharing

[@quakxy_dukx]

This is so much more entertaining than I expected it to be. Love the work that you do

[@michaelpass2176]

Continue to be safe, and God bless your team Jason!😊

[@tipostrano5151]

Can't wait to see the first ore they mine❤😊

[@jayarnett4157]

Jason and friend. . . .just WOW ! Nice job(s).

[@billfrev]

awesome series ....please upload them ASAP its like being in the driver seat with you.

[@josephcormier5974]

Thank you Jason this was an excellent update video great job on the wood work six stars brother

[@czczcx1192]

I absolutely love this so much thank you for recording your adventures!!

[@djviper79]

I work in this environment for a living, biggest bit of advice is you need to get a rail system set up for haulage, even if it’s timber rails and light sleepers (4x2) it will make stock movement so much easier and quicker

[@walkers]

Gosh..I love how one video let's me watch my 2 most favorite things to do in the world. Mill wood and look for gold. What a treat. You rock man

[@silverspikeprospecting]

Silver Spike likes this one! Excellent work, great collaboration with @mineoperator Looking forward to seeing you process the quartz from that mine Jason.

[@jph8266]

That was way more fun to watch than I imagine it was to do but how rewarding it must be to have that task behind you. Great video!

[@rockman531]

Congrat's Jason! Amazing progress!! Building the ladder to heaven! I don't remember Fred EVER complimenting you on your logs! That was pretty cool! Thumbs up! Stay safe! Jim

[@shooter575]

Clean logs make any sawyer happy

[@darreno9874]

Nice job Jason, you have an efficient team of guys there. God bless

[@JamboG108]

Amazing job guys.

[@davidbeer]

This series on your mine is very informative and great entertainment

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Wow Jason very awesome. Incredible work. You boys are doing a awesome job 👍👍

[@theminerstable4790]

🤙 Working your way to the money spot. Cool! Well done guys!

[@mitchellsavage6933]

im loving the mine rehabilitation! cant wait for you to start mining!

[@rockbutcher]

That's a big job well done Jason. Reminds me of my time working in the captive stopes. Every cut you take out reduced our ladder length by 8-10 feet!

[@josephcperry]

Thank you so much for sharing Jason. You do things that I could never do but I still get to see them be done.

[@bobbailey4954]

Your making excellent progress it’s really cool seeing how it’s done from the start

[@nwliving]

Really appreciate this video. shows how much it takes to make a mine work step by step. from the first time you discovered these workings, to finding the stories. I would love to come and do some drilling

[@oskarbjornstad877]

I cannot believe how much work you guys are putting into this holy smokes the gold must be good in there

[@donaldfitzgerald8950]

Jason, love the fact that most everything going into the mine you've been able to provide ....the old school saying, God bless the child who's got his own...keep up the great work! ⚒️💪🤙🤠

[@wilderstewart9917]

Dude youre rad. We need more of you out there

[@ericprater4017]

Great Job Jason! Gawd I miss knocking trees down, nothing so satisfying as the tree dropping where you meant it to! I'd suggest putting in rails and an ore cart, but I'm just an observer not working the mine, so take it what it is, just a gawker watching you all working. Nice to see the progress in the stope! Again, great job!

[@Dave_9547]

Great video of how it is actually done and it looks very safe. Watching you set a few chokers on those logs brought back memories of the four summers I worked in the woods in N. Calif. When the logs were lying on a mass of limbs we poked the nubbin end under the log first to see if anything buzzed at us before sticking a hand under the log.

[@terryrempel68]

This is the spirit of the pioneers. They had faith and hope that moved them forward. It was not about the size of the job. It was about each small step forward. Necessity was the father of learning many skills. It is good to see your example of the pioneering spirit Jason. You are providing a great example of how America was built. You use a well organized approach. You assess, plan, adapt, improvise, and move forward, learning more as needed. Now will "we the people" also find the faith of the pioneers? Like a miners light, faith is needed.

[@user-dr2pg8fk2i]

Every small step of a peasant is another penny in the banks of the rich.

[@thedraminator6103]

Great stuff can't wait for the next one

[@susanturcotte3176]

Jason, that's quite a feat to harvest wood, saw it, to design, and then install! It looks really great and fully functional. Although I must say it was shocking to learn this took 4 days in the mine; videos are very deceiving to say the least! I'm excited for you and can't wait to see you start the mining process. Thank you for sharing! Blessings from Alabama ❤️

[@petepal55]

50 years ago we were using nails, funny how screws have become easier to use while increasing the hold by quite a bit. That you have that spruce handy is great, helps save money for the screws, lol. Really enjoying watching your progress, I'll be looking for your next video, cheers!

[@dawnjennings4864]

What an awesome undertaking! You guys rock🎉 can’t wait to see you guys actually start mining. It’s going to be great as long as there is gold.😅

[@TheMetheman1]

Love it ! Can't wait for next one !

[@roguearts1382]

Can't wait to see what the vane looks like, thanks for taking us along.

[@TheChazwick123]

Huge job without filming. Can’t wait for the next chapter

[@nigelwalton4769]

Top Shelf work there, brother man. 100% fascinating. Loving the VLOG. (NZ Viewer)

[@lolawallace2186]

Fascinating and really calming to watch the progress Jason. God Bless Y'all and Keep You Safe 🙏

[@MaksatAu.]

Well done! Jason You are a great hard worker!👍👍👍👏👏👏 Greetings from Kazakhstan from a Kazakh 😉

[@richardwarnock2789]

Nice shute and ladder's 👍

[@ericmartin5720]

Real life game of “Chutes and Ladders”. Nice!

[@painterdave1998]

Definitely showing that owing a gold mine is not" driving around picking checks!".

[@chaseblood1618]

Man I can’t wait to see you guys start pulling gold out of there! You’ve seriously built one of the best channels on KZbin. Keep up the great work!

[@markg454]

I know, right!?

[@Smokkedandslammed]

Dude, that was awesome. You guys did so much work! Looks great also 👍🏻

[@chrishiggins1811]

You guys are doing a fantastic job, I'm thinking string lights in the mine would look good and help you all out too

[@lucas_R_osu]

That's one damn good ladder, great job, thank you for the cool videos! Greetings from Germany ;) Keep it up! Love to see it

[@snchilders]

Jason, the name "Spruce Goose" is a misnomer. All the wooden parts are actually birch plywood. But spruce was used extensively on the old biplanes, especially for the spars.

[@scott6252]

Yes but during world war 1 Spruce from the Pacific Northwest was the main construction material for building airplanes.

[@RyanGribble]

​@@scott6252yeah, except he specifically named the Spruce Goose, not any other plane.

[@ARGONUAT]

Mining is (still) hard work!

[@rockysuperstar1]

JASON This is a great series of Videos . I have been in the Gold Mine in Wenatchee , Years ago when is was open It was 1800 ft deep shaft :-))

[@1944chevytruck]

good job boys!

[@darrellpettis5823]

That's really nice work man. I'm really loving the progress you have made. And the videos are awesome keep it up can't wait to see gold on that shaker table

[@desertriderukverun1002]

Tremendous progress from the last episode. Can’t believe you guys got that done in four days!

[@gerardange]

Great Job!!!! You killed it!!! It is time for utilities: Ventilation,Air & Water... and then it’s Jackleg time!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻⛏⛏

[@AuProspecting-Scotland]

Nice fell Jason, i did commercial forestry for over 12 yrs and you did that text book, you even used your wedge, very nicely done, loved the old skidder (tractor pull), we used fordson major with double drum back winch, Sitka spruce here is very soft and wouldnt do for mine supports at all.

[@mikeking6851]

This is a really well done video. Also, very interesting. I've mentioned background lighting options in the past. You did a great job on the lighting given the darkness in the mine. Many times I was impressed with the background being visable but not over powering. One thing I've noticed...is some light you are using creates a obvious and large dark circle wherever you shine it. Maybe the headlamp. Not a huge deal. The whole video is first rate. Thanks Jason.

[@junkman8742]

He was just "impressed" that the logs weren't all muddy!

[@tonysmith5924]

Just all in a days work!👏👏👏

[@Joecooldesign]

Doing the real work!

[@billreinhardt3684]

Watching patiently

[@kaboom4679]

The Spruce Goose was made almost entirely from birch plywood , not spruce . Still , spruce is an excellent wood for a lot of uses , especially mine timbers .

[@gslope1]

I need a nap just watching all that. 🙂

[@ARGONUAT]

The Most Interesting Work and Person in Washington State!

[@tattoedmat]

It's looking great Jason and will make life working the mine sk much easier. Added bonus using waste timber

[@atuuschaaw]

My hat is off to y'all. That's a ton-o-work! ♥

[@mrbigfish6951]

That is the happiest Fred I've seen when it comes to you wood must be getting better 😂

[@chuckerickson6721]

Great video Jason !

[@rodgeorge7244]

Looking good Jason.

[@chriscook8076]

That’s a lot of damn work! Great job guys!!

[@douglasdunn7267]

Nice job Jason!!!

[@damianstasek8946]

Looks like you are living the dream!!

[@wrxs1781]

That is a ton of work, effort and material. Looking forward to the next video.

[@davidrowe9168]

By far my favorite channel on YT

[@robertlightfoot273]

Great Job! I'm leaning a lot from your videos of you all opening the mine. Great content of all that is involved in just getting setup. It makes one think of how this mining is not for the lite of heart; and how much you need to be committed to such a project. 🤠

[@billycurran9688]

Can't wait to see the shoot in action 😂 great job

[@semoneg2826]

The videos are so detail and thats what give you the edge over others....i actually feel as if am there mining also....A man of many talents.....i found this channel by just search for rock crushing machine just for the fun of it.....keep it coming