Timber Frame a Mine. Digging Tunnels. ask Jeff Williams

[@darrenlyons7548]

thank you for all you do I have been a faithful follower for years and claimed and started on my lode mine in Arizona. and I study your videos over and over and due to your teachings I confidently worked it the last year and were on the gold.Really hope to meet you in person one day..you rock.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha...really appreciate that ....that is fantastic and we always love to hear that. Keep us posted Darren and stay on the Shiney.

[@patfromamboy]

I’m a new fan. It’s nice to see safety in mind. I worked at the power company here for 38 years and heard of a lot of cave ins that took lives. Good job! Pat

[@stingray427man]

Nice job Jeff, structure Joinery is super important. Theres a reason the old timers used laps, dovetails, & mortice/tenons.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

exactly and they were very good at it.

[@cianmoriarty7345]

Another reason was labour and even skilled labour was comparatively cheaper than fasteners and other hardware.

[@downsouth5447]

Love this vid series, cheers Jeff

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks.

[@sweetcaress50]

You are actually making a mine shaft. wow. Your amazing.....

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yep and thanks you.

[@Dagreenberg68]

so glad you used the theme to the A-TEAM during the intro construction period. I have been following your channel to get insights into "mining" so I can duplicate your work.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@leehilton9932]

Valued information, thank you. Cant wait to see it go into its new home!

[@jamest.5001]

I love it , when a plan comes together!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Au Team .... Oh Yeah

[@ericsmock6910]

Love the background music in the opening.

[@Famo59]

Hi JEFF.. You truly are a professional.. So come on let’s go Digging.. Cheers Famo59.👍🍺⛏

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks , really appreciate that.

[@thecentralvalleygoldadvent9813]

Impressed on the use of music.

[@MP57719]

Love the music at the start of assembling the unit.

[@mikeashford9240]

Oh wow Jeff I just got home from my Mine and to find another highly informative video waiting for me in the in box how GREAT is that ...... I have nothing but hard rock right now but there is plenty of hard clay further in I am told that is harder to deal with then the rock yep atleast a rock will break with a couple of blows from a sludge hammer ...... Great vid keep um a coming !!!!! So C'mon..... Let's ....Go !!!!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Hi Mike......yes clay can be a lot of fun as it is always moving and the compression of it is different then hard rock......you will have fun removing it.

[@nathanlabelle6923]

Awesome video Jeff! Can't wait for part 3!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

me too. Lol

[@stevemazzara8178]

Jeff, Another outstanding how-to video. You whipped that set out in record time! Part III ought to be real interesting to see how you place that collar-set in a shaft. See you found threaded rods for the hanging bolts - clever - Home Depot?. Take care my busy friend. Say hi to Silver Spurs Lila, Pops, Nevada Jack, and of course old cantankerous Slim.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Hi Steve and Cecilia, thanks ...had a few extra minutes so me and Slim decided to whip this set out to get it ready for part 3. We left out a few things but figured we would cover that in the next vid......All thread works great for hanging bolts and you can find it cheaper but we got our from Home depot. ...now the big question....where is this monker going ..you will have to wait and see.....see you soon my friend ( very soon )

[@DragonkinMetals]

Omg A Team Love it You are going to be a legend for ever Ty so much for awsome vids. You make it so fun and easy to follow.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha.

[@thescrapwoodworkerwadepenl5672]

standard 2 by's like that are actually 1.5" by 2.5" but who's measuring lol. I can't wait for part three. Thank you also for having Nevada Jack on once again like you did. also thank you for having Slim on in part one of this. my daughter who is one now has loved Slim as much as I do since she was only a few hours old. Thank you Jeff for your hard work to bring us these great videos

[@jasonromines]

Part 5, if you’re goooodd!!! Another awesome video!!

[@mikewest3108]

That looks nice and solid. Great work. Lots more to mining than digging a hole into the ground. See ya next time!

[@g.singleton350]

Nice work Jeff.....SO C'MON!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks.

[@tdanenbe]

Jeff Williams is completely BOONKERS - we sure do love him - he's the go to guy in mining for that YELLER STUF

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thats me.

[@theogdirkdiggler]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha.

[@RedmanOutdoors366]

Good work Jeff I can't wait to see it put in the ground :)

[@Askjeffwilliams]

me too.

[@RedmanOutdoors366]

I was just curious those caves do they open up get bigger and any good gems coming out of the hole other than nuggets? Any saphalite or zircon diamonds anything cool?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes they get bigger but noises are coming from them......no gems yet just fossils

[@RedmanOutdoors366]

Ok jeff if what your saying is not a joke noises? Maybe you have heard of a guy buy the name of Red Foghorn? If not you should watch his videos on utube its creepy stuff but may be some truth to it and word to the wise be careful in caves you might just make a major biological discovery it might be hostile brother be safe :)

[@goldiswhereyoufindit]

Information absorbed.

[@Japan4shashy]

Good stuff thanks for the tips as always jeff

[@jamesreed7950]

Thanks for the video

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you becha

[@HCBCHEMISTRY]

Hi sir, I was wondering why you do not use screws instead of nails? My old wooden chair came apart using nails. Had to use a screw to get it on tight again. I just thought in time the nails may come out. Best. I learned so much off you. Thank you for knowing science.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

we use screws now

[@HCBCHEMISTRY]

@@Askjeffwilliams be safe, I know it's dangerous. You have my support.

[@markfrommichigan659]

@@Askjeffwilliams Just to note and depending on the use, nails have a better shear strength, compared to brittle screws.

[@oldgriz816]

Well shiver me timbers! That's a lot of wood!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes it was.

[@poopypuppyproductions7409]

Lots and lots of credits there Mr. Jeff. Almost looks like the Phoenix, AZ White Pages, just not alphabetized. LOL Good Vid!!

[@giannavlogs6009]

Awww, cute kitties. “That’s a lot of lagging, son” 😹😹

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes it is.

[@weeflatearther2968]

Hey Jeff, brill video again, a wanna build one for my back garden 😂😂👍👍 so c'mon lets gooo 👊👊👌😂😂

[@charlesdean1542]

Love it

[@seanpreston3653]

Very nice but placer gold for me. No way I would go that far and tight into ground. Lol knowledge is always a GOOD thing. Thanks Jeff. Pan on all

[@skeets6060]

Have you ever thought about using corrugated metal pipe that you can bolt together sections? Something like they use for over casts under ground.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yep but very expensive

[@jamiespenner]

Hey Jeff and Slim... nice build! let me know if you need any help I'm good at picking up big things

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks

[@f.k.burnham8491]

I would suspect galvanized nails would be more appropriate. Here in the PNW I think treated wood and the ceramic coated screws would work better also. (Rain, Jeff- You DO remember rain, don't 'cha?).

[@cameltryde]

Nice work lets . go...

[@richardholte1859]

SUPER!!!!

[@anonhackit7274]

THE A TEAM INTRO

[@djteddybear131]

great show jeff got to give you another 500% on this one to...

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thats great we will have to do it again my friend.

[@OffGridOverLander]

I tried to ask a question the first time you uploaded the video, but it said you took the video down lol. What size is the all-thread and where did you get it from? It looks bigger than 1/2”-13.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

that is 1/2 inch and we got it from Lowes...used a 5/8 drill bit

[@psnpacific]

Another get video!!! Doing it in a private mine would it be more cost, material and weight efficient to use steel?

[@richlagace6904]

your hired!!!! ,LTL CONSTRUCTION. NF, NY. nobody around here knows what the hell they doing lol

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks.

[@richlagace6904]

Ask Jeff Williams any time

[@C0017A]

Jeff, Brother..... What the hell? I thought you were a geologist and gold miner. What is ALL that antifreeze, engine oil and maybe canisters of R-134a doing in your mining shop? I am talking zillions of gallons, jugs, and canisters! Brother... Hope Scott Pruitt and the EPA don't watch this video. How many county ordinances, permits, approvals you skirting? HA! I am a prepper too, but you take the cake on auto maintenance of future bug out vehicles or gold mining equipment! I do all my own Mx too. You are a true Renaissance Man! Randy C-17A :)

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Yes I am but also ASR certified Master.....got to be ready for the Zombie apocalypse .....gotta have a skill if you want them to keep you alive and not eat you up... huh...Lol Thanks Randy ...

[@StuartChignell]

Have you thought about a ledger for the lagging? A piece of 2x2 or 1x1 for the lagging to rest on. That would stop it from falling down before the next set is ready. Or is this not a problem in an actual shaft?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

very good Stuart....you are right ..that is what they used

[@BrandonCurryChannel]

Is there a building code you must adhere to when shoring up a mine or can you just use your own judgment?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes ...it must be MSHA approved.

[@DesertBigFoot83]

Great background music! Get er Shafted!

[@scottsmith8546]

Nice job Jeff! BTW - where's slim when the work needs to get done?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

napping.

[@SenorQuichotte]

Steel ibeams and weld or old railroad/mine tracks and thermite

[@livewire6925]

Way Cool Jeff. Do you do Garages? just kidding I'm Waiting SO COME ON LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PS . That did fit together very nice WELL DONE SON!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks and we thought so too.

[@zeuserrikkian4475]

Come on Lets go!

[@MrInsaint]

Hi, Boss. I found some small pieces of gold and some smaller pieces that were "as heavy" as the gold. And I've studied a KZbinr, Prospector Jess's video about Platinum. Do you think it might be right for me to suppose to have found Platinum in Norway? I did not do any "snuffel up" of the bits, because I thought it was lead .... :( But I know the place very well and are allowed to do more panning in that creek.

[@donaldperson948]

Can I claim a area in San Gabriel river, mountains in that video you found gold on? Or since there’s to many people there it shouldn’t be done there?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

check your land status

[@arthurc1971]

Hi Jeff, how is the drift mine going? Those are very interesting, happy hunting.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

we are mining when we can .

[@manybirds7210]

A-team mad dog.

[@badamsnc]

Instead of using all the heavy wood for lagging, could you use some type of metal fencing?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

nope.

[@SquadJuiced]

Hey Jeff, would it take less material and work if you used some sort of metal instead of lumber?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

more expensive

[@SquadJuiced]

@@Askjeffwilliams Aww come on. Go bankrupt for our entertainment.

[@oldschoolmoto]

nice looking collar son thumbs up

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks.

[@paulbaker4248]

I just saw a young jeff williams on ancient aliens on the history channel. Lmao. To cool dude. To cool.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

That's me or........my clone baby.

[@dannmarceau]

"So come on, let's go"!

[@Dramure]

Whats up jeff....i spoke to you on a email about abyear ago. I still havent started mining my property yet but yes the us gs reports that the area does have Au ...i have a question..have you heard of that gold rush nugget bucket...what are your thoughts on that?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Hi Anthony.....yes we have and seen demo's on it.....we have not used one yet so can't say.

[@evanblount4919]

What is the typical gauge and weight of rails in historic mines?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

baby gauge .

[@briangiovanni4427]

it was super cool for me to see my name and help keep the DREAM ALIVE. So do you know what I'm gonna say. WEll do ya . Come on lets go. ( gold mining,, fishing , hunting, Play in the desert.)

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Hi Brian, thank you so much for your support ....yes we know what you are gonna say my friend.....

[@SV_Try_Magic]

How much did it cost to go 3 feet? Im estimating that's like 2 yards of dirt, so unless you are getting almost an ounce of gold out of that shaft its going to be really hard to get very deep.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

$ 300.00 dollars but actually 4 feet . the next set should be a little cheaper.

[@SV_Try_Magic]

Ask Jeff Williams dude I got gold out of crushed rock today!!! Gold Fever!!!

[@donaldperson948]

That’s a lot of people donating 10.00 a month or more it’s enough for a full on operation!

[@bonsai108]

Why such a small work area with the framing? Can you bring it already assembled and drop it in the ground?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

easier to build it on site.

[@GrooberNedJardine]

Your a man of many talents Jeff , Carpenter , Musician ,Mechanic , Prospector ,etc , lol, very interesting series , thanks for your efforts , much appreciated , ohh and didn't Adolf Hitler have one of those ---------------------- you know, Mein Shaft , sorry I couldn't help my self ha ha .

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks....whaaah whaaaaaaaah Lol.

[@bryontharp5790]

Remember a oldtimer named Buco

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes

[@drivanivan]

THE A TEAM...!!!....I PITY THE FOOL...haha

[@DeliciousDeBlair]

Do you sell automotive supplies? Or are all those fluids saved up for your own machinery?

[@ericmattinen4728]

My wild guess is for his "day job", Jeff is an ASE certified mechanic and works in his own automotive shop doing repairs for others.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Bingo.

[@Soupy_loopy]

Too late, I took my pants off when you started calling me "Sunny Jim"

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

how do you dig in something that small

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yo will have to wait and see.

[@ericmattinen4728]

How big is the ready bolt stock are you using? It looks like 1/2" or 5/8".

[@Askjeffwilliams]

1/2 inch from Lowes.

[@crackedhands]

Ask Jeff Williams, is the second all thread hole for the next, lower section?

[@joannehart9624]

Jeff, great practical video followup to the previous theoretical video. It really shows the amount of materials and effort to create just one set. We always marvel at the amount of work it took to build the old mines, especially those with a lot of square sets, hoist rooms, and shafts. The Delamar gold mine is one of the best examples. www.mine-explorer.com/Delamar/delamar1.htm

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Hi Joanne, thanks and yes it does ...can you imaging the amount of lumber and men it took to put those square sets in the Delamar mine.....I still watch those old vid of the stopes that have all the collapsed square sets and think...wow. I have to agree very impressive.

[@trevorwilson2699]

Any dimension or cut sheets out there for this?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

not yet

[@AGDemo]

Kick Ass!!!

[@thexsoar]

anyone have a general cost for parts per 3' of shaft?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes we do ...that set cost $ 300.00

[@tangerineman27]

Ask Jeff Williams that’s a Lotta cheddar!

[@cianmoriarty7345]

Good Lord. The cost nowadays must be prohibitive.

[@MarshmallowVogt]

do you have a cut list ?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes

[@MarshmallowVogt]

@@Askjeffwilliams omg yer gonna make me beg lol share / post it to video comments please!!

[@ChickenPermissionOG]

Do you even need that slating/lagging?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yep and you will see why.

[@StuartChignell]

Won't pine just rot?

[@nathanlabelle6923]

Stuart Chignell . Depending on the location of the mine and drainage. Pine timbers last quite a while. One of my hard rock mines in Idaho Springs Colorado was dug in 1905, I have some beautiful timbers running almost 1300 ' back.

[@StuartChignell]

Hmmm. Interesting. Makes sense though. Dry mine and it doesn't rot. Do you try and leave air gaps so if it does get wet it can dry? Pack large rocks behind the lagging?

[@ericmattinen4728]

If you are in a wet environment, you could use pressure treated lumber. Collars and shaft timbering is usually Douglas Fir, which is very resistant to rot and insect damage.

[@stingray427man]

Thats Douglas Fir, not pine. I asked Jeff about this in the previous video. Fir is also a softwood but its much less prone to warping and twisting, its also much stronger than pine.

[@stingray427man]

At 3:37 you can see the mill tag/species

[@brianhurt3801]

It's just too perfect ,just don't stain it.

[@tingoorensis]

you're losing your mind son. Well done! :)

[@Askjeffwilliams]

pretty much....

[@BlackDiamond_WMD]

What song is that over the end credits?

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thats ....Slim and the Bone heads . Lol

[@BlackDiamond_WMD]

@@Askjeffwilliams I am not familiar with this, do you have a link to it or a title? Thank you. BTW you got some guts going down in some of those mines. Good stuff.

[@kurtak9452]

That aint you Jeff, it must be a stunt carpenter........

[@carsonmanproductions8768]

You should sell paydirt from your super secret mine

[@Askjeffwilliams]

we actually give it away...

[@carsonmanproductions8768]

Ask Jeff Williams I knew you gave away gold but I didn't know about paydirt but cool

[@goo757]

only 3 feet fuck me dead xD

[@Neo_K.]

Hi

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Howdy

[@Neo_K.]

Ask Jeff Williams ha ha nice😆

[@jasonbainbridge2949]

Treat the wood it will last forever 😋

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yeah we need to do that.

[@Neo_K.]

😀🖒

[@johnbrownlee7623]

WOW, Amazing...Is there anyhing you cant do?...You wear a lot of different Hats, sonny Jim...

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks John and can't make a good Peach Cobbler

[@rs2143]

Ya need to find a lot of gold dust to pay fo all that lumber .Unless you used slim credit card .

[@drivanivan]

that impact gun misses you Jeff..just like the dusty engine analyzer ...no more time for TRD... :-(.....hehe

[@edsonkidwell9813]

SERIOUSLY THE A TEAM Rotflmao

[@Askjeffwilliams]

I pitty the fool that dont like the A Team..........

[@sjflynn2010]

How come you don't notch them joints?? And let's face it nails??? and not 3 1/2" wood screws??? Come on LET'S GO !

[@Askjeffwilliams]

we wanted to show the easiest way possible but yes lap joints would be better.

[@richlagace6904]

it sure doesn't look like Home cheapo lumber

[@lb.8181]

AUUUUUU

[@cjsoutdoors4412]

Who's Son of Jim anyway huh?....lol

[@christiantreat9485]

Was that you on ancient aliens?!!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yep that was me or......my clone Baby.

[@TheUserid82]

Why would we need to keep our pants on? The places that say No shirt No shoes No service say nothing about pants.

[@josephagamble8863]

Your lagging Jeff

[@josephagamble8863]

😂