Once In A Lifetime Find In This 1800s Gold Mine ⛏️ part 2

In this abandoned mine explore we experience the mine explorer's find of a lifetime after rappelling down the shaft of this 1800s gold mine. This is a return to the beautiful mine that we visited two weeks ago and featured in a previous video. If you haven't seen the video of our first trip to this mine, here is a link to that.
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We brought our climbing ropes and gear to rappel down the 200 foot deep shaft. We had no idea what to expect or if there were even any drift levels. The shaft is very steep, nearly vertical, with no skip track or wooden infrastructure. Before we could descend the shaft, we had to secure the trap doors that would open and close to allow the skip to be raised up and to dump into an ore car. They had come loose from their hinges and were hanging precariously over the shaft by a single rope. After securing the trap doors, we rappelled down the shaft and found a working level about 80 feet down. We also go all the way to the bottom of the shaft to see what is there. After exploring over 1000 mines in the last eight years, we have not seen any with better artifacts than this one has.
We hope you enjoy the video as much as we enjoyed this very rewarding explore!

[@ralphpatrick3071]

AWESOME FINDS! This is what mine exploration is all about. Way to go T&J! PS.. Thanks for the extra effort Tom. I could almost feel your agony. 😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Ralph. It was a fun one!👍😄

[@danielbarrows7144]

That miners lamp is by far one of the coolest things I've seen in a while! Very nice find guys 🕯

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😄

[@lloydbaker6988]

Thanks, Tom and Julie 👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Lloyd. Thanks for watching!👍

[@Askjeffwilliams]

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

[@jimmime]

Com' on let's go!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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.👍😄

[@johncampbell2979]

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.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

@@johncampbell2979 we have made several vids using them in our drift mine and some hard rock mines

[@Justme85857]

Julie is a Sweetheart, Tom you guys make a Great Team. I enjoy your videos very much!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, she sure is. Thanks for the nice comment, Paul!👍😊

[@karlmcgowan9375]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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.🙏👌😊

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: Those were some really awesome finds guys. Great job! 👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Gly. We appreciate the comment!👍😁

[@jimmime]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, James. Thanks for the kind words!👍❤️

[@scottleidenberger4401]

That was exciting. Very cool artifacts . Thanks for sharing.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Scott. Glad that you found itvexciting!👍😄

[@lelandkelley2199]

Thanks!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you so much for the tip, Leland! You're awesome. $$💰

[@tednisbeth3088]

i sure enjoyed mine exploring with Tom and Julie today and every day !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Ted!👍👍😁

[@williamwatson9166]

Real great stuff. Thanks for making the climb. I really enjoyed the follow up on last week.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😄

[@lesleyrobbins1137]

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!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

This little drift had a lot going on. Oh yes, we slept good that night. Thanks for watching, Lesley!!👍😄

[@eddie9903]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😄

[@eddie9903]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring did you take home that minors lamp?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@eddie9903 No, I like to leave things as I found them.

[@Paul-ow6of]

That was sooo cool 😎. The artifacts were just fantastic. I really enjoyed this. Thanks a ton for taking us along!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Paul. Glad that you enjoyed it!👍😄

[@johncampbell2979]

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 ❗

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😄

[@captainwin6333]

That was a lot of effort on you guys part to bring this great video. Mucho appreciated.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, it definitely takes more effort when dealing with vertical shafts. That's all part of the game, though. Glad that you appreciate it!👍😊

[@ronstanek2851]

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!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👌😊

[@gunny8978]

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 🤣 😎

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed thevfinds, Gunny. Hope you can make it out to see some of the mines. Thanks for commenting!👍😄

[@rickdale4921]

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 ❤❤❤

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you for the nice comment, Rick. We're glad you enjoyed the explore!👍😊

[@billbradshaw8235]

Tom, you are a lucky man. Julie is the pure defination of "pretty cool". She is pretty and cool. I enjoy watching your adventures.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, yes, she is. I'm a lucky guy. Glad that you enjoy the adventures, Bill! 👍👍

[@jeffgray4602]

😮Awesome wonderful journey! Julie and Tom are both just wonderful and I bet you both sleep good at night! Thank you for sharing!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's very kind of you to say, Jeff! You're welcome and we're glad that you liked the explore. Thank you!👍😊

[@trudydavidson528]

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!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thai is a nice lamp. Fun to see the rest of the items, too. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it!👍😊

[@TheShornak]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😄

[@user-xf1pl8es8b]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed the mine, Hans. Thanks for the kind words!👍😁

[@karlmcgowan9375]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😁

[@pbberger2002]

You guys are taking mine exploring to whole other level! 😮

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

We like the way you're thinking and appreciate the nice comment. Thank you!👍😁

[@gwynmwyn]

Awsome guys thanks for taking us with you 👌👌

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Thomas. Thanks for the comment!👍😄

[@highdesertbill]

Awesome video as always you too. Thank you for taking me along.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Bill. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@Jake-yx7ct]

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.💜💜💜☕☕

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Jake! Glad that you enjoyed the finds. 👍😄

[@stephenmiller5023]

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.😎

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😊

[@EverydayProjects]

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 !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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 👍😄

[@caryward8251]

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!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😊

[@realnikonlover6207]

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!

[@jeffjones6115]

that Carbide lantern was a great find! and that complete box, very cool. Thanks for sharing!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👌😁

[@frankgaletzka8477]

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

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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! 👍😄

[@jerryrichter4904]

`that's one of the top 5 mine you guys found very nice and thanks for sharing

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Jerry. Glad that you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting!👍😄

[@davidsellars646]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😁

[@1949ala]

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

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😄

[@markattardo]

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👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed the artifacts, Mark. Thanks for the nice comment!👌😊

[@richardbeee]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😄❤️

[@JimCockerham]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Jim. Yes, some nice artifacts in that little drift. Climbing up isn't that bad. Like taking a jog for 30 minutes. 👍😁

[@paulson6270]

Always love the view. Beautiful! Now im sitting on the edge of my chair watching yall....🫣🙃🫣😆😅. Great video. Awesome finds. Wow!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed the explore, Dianna. Thanks for watching and commenting!👍😊

[@treasurehunter7771]

Nice workout today guys! :) Thanks Tom for going all the way down....not bad for an old guy :)

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, a decent workout climbing back up. Not bad for a 1956 model human. Thanks for the comment!👍😄

[@TBI-Firefighter-451]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍👍

[@arklatxquad3405]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, lots of goodies in this one. Thanks for watching!👍😄

[@toddrodgers5108]

Great day. Thank you for doing that. Blessings

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked the explore, Todd! Thanks for the comment and blessing.👍😁

[@gardenlady3814]

You two are amazing! Great Video!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for the nice comment, Garden Lady!👍😊

[@Gary.7920]

Julie, Thank you for another of your beautiful smiles Your octogenarian friend in the Beautiful Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas Gary

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Gary. Thanks for the nice compliment. 😊 Julie

[@ToddDunning]

Lol not drinking Miller - this is why I love you guys

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!🍺🍺

[@chuckh630]

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!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Chuck. Glad that it was exciting for you. Thanks for the comment!👍😄

[@erth2ingrid]

Very Kool! Thanks for all the rappelling and giving us a glimpse of what lies beneath -

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed it, and thanks for commenting!👍😁

[@randyhill4652]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Randy. Thanks for the nice comment!👍😊

[@goldinthegarage]

Great untouched finds!!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Exactly. Thanks for the comment, Scott!👍😄

[@Brian-HistoricMineExplorations]

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!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍

[@casedoumasr656]

Hello Tom and Julie you did Super Great nice finds that miners lamp great find is that a 1st or ? Find .⛏️🏆🤔

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!

[@pmae9010]

Tom and Julie, you two are really amazing, I know you do this for fun but you do it for us too. there was some cool things to see here and I could not, would not , have seen them if not for you two. Thank you from the bottom of my "I will never do that" heart. I am currently digging holes looking for corner marker stakes, I am sore, I can't imagine how sore you two are.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Sounds like you're busy surveying, Mick. I worked on a survey crew for about five years. You do a lot of digging. We're glad that you enjoyed seeing those artifacts and appreciate the comment!👍😄

[@potatothorn]

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

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hey Thorn, yes some nice artifacts left in this one. Glad that you enjoyed it, and thanks for the nice comment!👍😊

[@korbendallas71]

The George clooney and Angelina Jolie of mine exploring. Great video as usual guys!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Haha, okay. Maybe the poorer, dusty version of them? Thanks for the nice comment, Mark!👍😊

[@briannave7326]

Another interesting video as usual, thanks.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Brian!👍😄

[@stevetaylor9556]

Awesome guys , thanks for sharing , love your vids , watch it every Saturday my time , stay safe , greetings from New Zealand 😁👍👍✌️

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you for the nice comment all the way from New Zealand, Steve. We appreciate it!👍😊

[@stevetaylor9556]

@@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]

@@stevetaylor9556 the copper veins are pretty awesome.

[@stevetaylor9556]

@@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 🤣

[@gunterwolfgangweighold1457]

Danke für das Hochladen sehr interessant

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Gunter! Thanks for watching and commenting. 👍👍

[@BrianandMoe]

Nice finds, enjoyable video, admire your strength!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Brian! Glad that you enjoyed the video, and thanks for commenting.👍👍😁

[@tonynorris6157]

Very cool!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Tony. Glad that you liked it!👍😄

[@georgesmith8113]

Awesome artifacts!! Thanks for taking the time and effort to explore the shaft. What a workout that is. Great video. 👍👍👍👊😎

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, George. We appreciate you watching!👍👊😎

[@garnettoll9317]

Awesome! I love your collection videos!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Garnet! We appreciate that.👍👍

[@WesternMineDetective]

Woww! You two are the artifact whisperers. Awesome finds, stay safe and happy explorin'

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Jerith. This was a fun one. You don't find them like this very often. Hope all is well with you!😁

[@420BulletSponge]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Wow, that is an interesting story, John. Hopefully, he wasn't hurt too badly. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@kennethalmond8922]

You guys are FANTASTIC! Just love following you. Another really nice vid. Thank you so much for what you do and sharing!!!! :)

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Kenneth. Thank you for the nice comment. We appreciate it!👍😊

[@jackkridler5714]

always good to watch you guys, stay safe. you guys are one of the last one's doing this.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching, Jack. We appreciate it!👍😁

[@maggiehoness]

i really enjoyed this episode,you found some cool stuff

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Maggie. You are correct that we found some cool artifacts in this one. It's definitely one of our favorites, and we're glad that you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting!👍😊

[@scotts3938]

That was an amazing explore! The ore cart and miners lamp and other artifacts were a treasure find for sure. Thanks for the video.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you enjoyed it, Scott. Fun to see ll that in one little drift. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@fkitbaylife902]

Thanks for another great video

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome. Thanks for commenting!👍😁

[@jimmystockdale7555]

That was some outstanding finds, especially the carbide lamp. We used those a lot of times back in the day coon hunting. I had 3 and they all still work, I gave them to my sons. The reflector wsa the same size as the ones I owned. Tom you and Julie make my day every time I watch yall go exploring those old mines not to mention the scenery. Take care of each other until next time, be safe and God bless.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, that lamp was fun to see. I found the top half of one many years ago at the bottom of a waste rock pile after heavy rain washed it out. It was missing the bottom half where the carbide is held. Glad that you still enjoy watching our videos. Thanks for the kind words and for the blessing, Jimmy. Hope all is well with you.👍😊🙏

[@christycampbell2918]

What an adventure! Good find and good climbing, guys.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Christy! Glad that you enjoyed it!❤️❤️👍😊

[@WHuske]

amazing location! Thanks to you and again - greetings from Germany!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked it, and thanks for watching from Germany!!👍😁

[@francoisstauffacher6638]

Love to follow you from France, keep up exploring

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching all the way from France, Francois! We appreciate it!👍😁

[@tinkerbellblue5142]

That was so cool, thanks for sharing, stay safe 😊😊😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome. Glad that you enjoyed it, and thanks for commenting!👍😁

[@tinkerbellblue5142]

@@TomandJulieMineExploring watching all the way from Wales, United Kingdom 😊

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

@@tinkerbellblue5142 That's great. Hope all is well in Wales!😊

[@billperkins3698]

Another awesome video, nice to know that some cool artifacts still exist.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

That's pretty much what we were thinking, too. Thanks for the comment, Bill!👍😁

[@mineadventures7938]

great job guys. wow, nice artifacts too.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, definitely some cool artifacts here, Ken. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@tonygaetani1892]

Great video you guys are insane 200 feet good stuff down there. Have fun and be safe. Love to watch your videos. Thanks.👍🇺🇸👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks, Tony! Glad that you enjoy our videos. Thanks for watching. 👍😁

[@Ed_in_Md]

Thanks for another great video! Take care of each other and be safe!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked it, Ed. Thanks for the comment!👌😊

[@davidmobley5984]

Thanks for the ride loved it

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi David. You're welcome. This was a special one, for sure. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@spidykat7188]

I think that's the first time I've seen you all use the ropes.that was pretty cool..good job, thank you for another awesome video. greetings from Florida...

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Really? We are on rope fairly often. You must have missed a few videos. Glad that you enjoyed it, Spidy. Thanks for the comment!👍😁

[@kenc5156]

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!!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

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!👍😄

[@shantyshitter3163]

Beautiful video and awesome explore.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you very much!👍😄

[@jamesrobertson4258]

Always enjoy your videos

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for watching and commenting, James!👍😊

[@rogers3134]

Awesome artifacts!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes indeed. Thanks, Roger!👍😄

[@Rayo_Rob_No.17]

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

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, definitely a time capsule here. Glad that I could get a chuckle out of you. Thanks for the comment, Rob!👍😄

[@robertharold2503]

Wow. Truly intrepid explorers! Great job 👍🏻

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Robert! Much appreciated. 👍😄

[@lesbendo6363]

Great video guys! 🇨🇦

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you, Les!👍😄

[@tonyidle7813]

thank-you for showing all that great stuff, you just don't see those lanterns anymore. I saw you on another channel MINE ADVENTURES , I subscribe to their channel also. thank you for the video, miss seeing you every week but I will take what I can get.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, Tony. We've been friends with Ken and Kenny for the last few years and usually do a couple explores with them each year. I was a little dinged up with a rib injury when they made the video you're talking about. We have been in that mine before, though. Ken and Kenny are very good and fearless explorers. They have been doing this for a long time and know about a lot of cool mines. Thanks for the comment!👍😄

[@Love_rainy_days]

Guys, Thanks for sharing that cool mine shaft, can't believe you did not keep that old miners lamp.💡 I think some other mine explorers would have. love the channel cheers enjoy your beers. 🍺🍺🤠

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

You're welcome, and thank you for commenting! I try to leave things the way I found them when possible. Glad that you are enjoying our channel! Cheers!👍🍺🍺😁

[@wendellharker6690]

So cool 😎 I could not leave that stuff man what a find. Yes go down.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Glad that you liked it, Wendell. I don't have much use for that stuff. Plus, we live in a real 'tiny house'. Thanks for commenting!👍😄

[@offroadaussie]

I love your, adventurous spirit, and what awesome fines 🍀

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thank you. This was a fun one for us. Glad that you enjoyed it!👌😄

[@normanmallory2055]

You find some really cool stuff ! A gas headlamp was a excellent find ! Well done you both !

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Yes, that is pretty rare to find a headlamp. This whole small drift was unreal. The lack of rats and even dust in there was amazing and kept things from getting dirty. Thanks for the nice comment, Norman!👍😊

[@scotturquhart4311]

Fantastic finds you guys! First video I have seen where a miners lamp has been found!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

After being in over 1000 mines, it's the first complete one we have seen. Thanks for the comment, Scott!👌😊

[@janblake9468]

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.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Thanks for sharing that, Francis!😊

[@tripodcatz5532]

The coolest thing about explorations like this is the fact that you guys are very literally the only people to go into parts of mines that haven't seen the presence human beings since the original miners themselves were there. You're literally going back into time. The tea canisters perhaps indicated Asian miners?

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I think it's correct that no one has been down that shaft for quite some time. That's interesting about the tea can indicating Asian miners. There were a lot of Chinese miners working in this general area in the late 1800's into the 1900's. Thanks for the comment, we appreciate it!👍😁

[@user-vj7bw9uh2h]

My dad worked on the railroad nights for 29 years as a car oilier, carman, etc. and he had a Calcium Carbide head lamp. His had a lens cover to prevent the wind from extinguishing the flame as he was outside. What jogged my mind was the hiss the flame made from the acetylene exiting the orifice. Also I remember how glossy the paint was on the Calcium Carbide cans. I'm in my eighty's and it's funny when a visual item brings back memory's. He had a Prince Albert can that he carried an extra supply of Calcium Carbide in for when they would wait at the far end of the yard in a Caboose for a train to arrive. All the Cabooses had a water supply in them.

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi John. Thanks for sharing those great memories with us. It's funny how certain things will trigger a memory of an event that happened long ago. We see Union Carbide cans occasionally. They are usually painted a deep blue color. I bet your father had some stories of the railroad. Looking forward to hearing from you again!👍😁

[@tonyp6626]

Good job guys, felt like I was there with ya, I could even taste the dust. 😝 We have found a lot of fascinating artifacts but we have yet to find an old carbide lamp, especially one in perfect condition, what a great find. 🤗 200' is a good haul for anyone, well done. .... you need a chest ascender and a Pantin, will half the work 😂👍👍👍👍

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

Hi Tony. You don't see too many drifts loaded with artifacts like this one. Thanks for your input on ascending. The setup we use works for us. I don't use a foot ascender because unless we're in a completely vertical shaft, you need your feet free for walking up the incline and keeping your balance. Also, a chest ascender would mean one more piece of gear to change over from rappel to ascent. With the gri gri, all we do to change over is to add the hand ascender with a leg loop and pulley to gain a 3:1 mechanical advantage. 👍👍