"Necessity is the mother of all invention" ! No wiser words were ever spoken. I've used the crotch in a tree to bend conduit before so I resonate with the hitch bending method LOL
Great idea. Desert 🏜 setup?? Well that looks like my backyard. Couldn't do something that big... That's gonna be a big addition help clear that water. Looking forward to all your work. Desert 🏜 digg'n..wow what fun
Awesome job so far building that tank! Also amazing you will be on with Freddy and Juan!!! I also really appreciate you putting in those subtitles, thank you.
@Alrik. Thanks for letting me know that the subtitles helped. It takes an additional hour editing but if it helps our viewers, I'll gladly put in the time. Thanks for your comment!
@Alrik. Thank you. We try our best and keep learning. We learned alot from Freddy and Juan. Can't wait to show their fixes. We can show them after the episode airs.
I might suggest using a gin pole to put the top on the tank, just like you put an antenna tower section on another or a beam antenna on a tower. With the truck you might consider using 2 gin poles, and putting lifting points on either side of the top section and raising the top section using the truck for equal lifting on both sides. Good luck on the project.
@@mineoperator I've seen your invention you use to lift the bags of ore up to the top of your processing machine, could you not use the same principle for your lift for the tank? After all, that is where you're going to use that tank. A fork lift might work too. Build most of your tank in your backyard and finish it at the processing building.
That was fun to watch and see you use what you have to make the job easier. When I was in High School (an Industrial High School) in the mid 1970's I picked a credit hour class called "Wrought Iron Decor" Every student was taught to use Oxy-Acetylene to cut and weld. Cutting torches small and large, what p.s.i. to use on the gauges. My teacher was surprised when I asked if I could use the steel hangers our parents would get when they had their clothes dry cleaned. There was a coating on the hangers to prevent the steel from putting stains such as rust on the clothes. The coating was like a shellac but for the most part was a really good flux. Stank when burnt but did an excellent job of creating that bead. I built a beverage holder for my truck as I kept breaking the newly invented plastic crap. My teacher was impressed with my idea. My first attempt at cutting a piece of flat steel to make a circle didn't work then the teacher had to explain some mathematics to acquire my results. Teacher also commented on the ideas I would create on copy paper with measurements. He asked where I came up with my ideas. I said my dad was Nuclear Ballistic Engineer.
John, I really appreciate these experiences. I haven't learned how to weld with oxy-acetylene yet. I've learned 3 methods so far and have been swamped with projects. I can't wait to learn that. Harry just learned that method in a class he took. That's really creative with the hangers. After you watch part 2, which will be released in the next week or two, you'll probably have a much easier way to make the extended conical section of the tank that I made. Fun learning from others. What's crazy is as soon as this project is done, there are 5 more fabricating projects lined up. Then somehow mine, mill, smelt, fabricate, reclaim, sample and repeat. Not hard at all lol. Oh ya, and still manage my day job!
😆, I'll be glad when this tank project is done. We'll be finishing up a few things at the millsite, then turning it on and getting some gold! Then we get back to some gold mines and do the fun work 😉.
Thanks for sharing this link/product. I've gotta try this out. Might be able to incorporate it or use it for a mobile operation in remote locations. This silt bag could really help us.
@@mineoperator We procure large silt bags, then cut them up to fit the various systems we employ. Alternatively, you can buy rolls. The fabric can be reused, or repurposed as retaining walls with perhaps plants, because they are biodegradable. The bags, once full, can be hung allowing the water to drip out, if you need every drop...etc. You could mix cement allowing the filled bags to harden into stones for a more permanent retaining (just imagine stacking the bags). You'll figure it out, Cheers! 😎
@@mineoperator The silt bags are breathable, allowing you to use a high-powered vacuum to fill them. Once filled, you can easily lift the bags out of the area. If the fabric becomes clogged, you can clean it with a pressure washer. Some fabrics are resistant to both alkaline and acidic chemicals, which can be useful if you’re using such substances. A closed system is best when fighting evaporation or mitigating dust; in any case a silt bag is highly versatile. Yes, your water tank is interesting for sure; that piqued my interest. TY
A word of advice, don't grind metals next to your car, the hot sparks burn into the paint layer, first time out in the rain and you end up with tiny rust spots all over your paint job on the car.
@VikingExploration60 You should see my cell phone, gopro camera, clothes I wear while fabricating. I know what you mean. I try to move the vehicles around or setup a welding blanket over something that I want to protect. Challenges of not having a shop at home to fabricate.
@@mineoperator Shade tree Mechanics, I can relate. My wife takes our dog for a walk around our property every morning and brings back things she has found. 35 years I have lived here and in her "finds" I say to her "I lost that when I was building this, or that. Well, it's to rusty to use now.
I have noticed recently your channel is now pay for view, if you ever want your channel to grow this is probably an ill conceived idea, but good luck anyway. I have unsubscribed.
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"Necessity is the mother of all invention" !
No wiser words were ever spoken.
I've used the crotch in a tree to bend conduit before so I resonate with the hitch bending method LOL
@John-ir2zf That's so funny. I looked over at a tree in my yard as well. Gotta use what we got lol.
@@mineoperator exactly, make do any way we can !
Demonstration of some great fabrication work there, and solo on top of that ;) Excited to see the working finished column in action :)
Great idea. Desert 🏜 setup??
Well that looks like my backyard. Couldn't do something that big...
That's gonna be a big addition help clear that water. Looking forward to all your work. Desert 🏜 digg'n..wow what fun
Awesome job so far building that tank! Also amazing you will be on with Freddy and Juan!!!
I also really appreciate you putting in those subtitles, thank you.
@Alrik. Thanks for letting me know that the subtitles helped. It takes an additional hour editing but if it helps our viewers, I'll gladly put in the time. Thanks for your comment!
@@mineoperator you really make top shelf content.
@Alrik. Thank you. We try our best and keep learning. We learned alot from Freddy and Juan. Can't wait to show their fixes. We can show them after the episode airs.
Nice work. Helluva back yard project. Looking forward to the mining vids!
@@rossgee2950 Thanks! We can't wait to get back to running our millsite and recovering some gold!
I might suggest using a gin pole to put the top on the tank, just like you put an antenna tower section on another or a beam antenna on a tower. With the truck you might consider using 2 gin poles, and putting lifting points on either side of the top section and raising the top section using the truck for equal lifting on both sides. Good luck on the project.
Great ideas! Thanks for those suggestions.
@@mineoperator I've seen your invention you use to lift the bags of ore up to the top of your processing machine, could you not use the same principle for your lift for the tank? After all, that is where you're going to use that tank. A fork lift might work too. Build most of your tank in your backyard and finish it at the processing building.
That was fun to watch and see you use what you have to make the job easier.
When I was in High School (an Industrial High School) in the mid 1970's I picked a credit hour class called "Wrought Iron Decor" Every student was taught to use Oxy-Acetylene to cut and weld. Cutting torches small and large, what p.s.i. to use on the gauges. My teacher was surprised when I asked if I could use the steel hangers our parents would get when they had their clothes dry cleaned. There was a coating on the hangers to prevent the steel from putting stains such as rust on the clothes. The coating was like a shellac but for the most part was a really good flux. Stank when burnt but did an excellent job of creating that bead. I built a beverage holder for my truck as I kept breaking the newly invented plastic crap. My teacher was impressed with my idea. My first attempt at cutting a piece of flat steel to make a circle didn't work then the teacher had to explain some mathematics to acquire my results. Teacher also commented on the ideas I would create on copy paper with measurements. He asked where I came up with my ideas. I said my dad was Nuclear Ballistic Engineer.
John, I really appreciate these experiences. I haven't learned how to weld with oxy-acetylene yet. I've learned 3 methods so far and have been swamped with projects. I can't wait to learn that. Harry just learned that method in a class he took. That's really creative with the hangers. After you watch part 2, which will be released in the next week or two, you'll probably have a much easier way to make the extended conical section of the tank that I made. Fun learning from others. What's crazy is as soon as this project is done, there are 5 more fabricating projects lined up. Then somehow mine, mill, smelt, fabricate, reclaim, sample and repeat. Not hard at all lol. Oh ya, and still manage my day job!
Looking great looking forward to seeing more
Can’t wait that long 😂👍
@@BillMulholland1 😆
@@mineoperator 😆
Like the video nice presentation waiting for the next thanks
@johnglasgow4176 Thanks, John. We're excited to get this installed and test it out. Thanks for your comment!
Must have been tough lowering the tank down from that 100' tower 👍👍
😆, I'll be glad when this tank project is done. We'll be finishing up a few things at the millsite, then turning it on and getting some gold! Then we get back to some gold mines and do the fun work 😉.
21:41 that’s a snow slay frame
Looks good should work just fine. That's a lot of work my back would be killing me.
But it’s a dry heat! 😂. Great video 🍻👍
Yeah, I'd rather take dry heat over humidity any day. Thanks Bill!
@@mineoperator I’m from New England. I’m sure you can imagine 😆
Harry goes to Alaska and explores a gold mine while Chad grinds metal.
Who got the short straw I wonder?
That's a great question 🤔. My schedule is so busy and it's difficult for me to travel right now.
Was Harry the cameraman in Jason's (Mount Baker Mining and Metal) video that was posted on the 31st of August. If it was that mine is super rich.
That was Harry
Silt Bag: th-cam.com/video/XWV8QwlAzTQ/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for sharing this link/product. I've gotta try this out. Might be able to incorporate it or use it for a mobile operation in remote locations. This silt bag could really help us.
@@mineoperator We procure large silt bags, then cut them up to fit the various systems we employ. Alternatively, you can buy rolls. The fabric can be reused, or repurposed as retaining walls with perhaps plants, because they are biodegradable. The bags, once full, can be hung allowing the water to drip out, if you need every drop...etc. You could mix cement allowing the filled bags to harden into stones for a more permanent retaining (just imagine stacking the bags).
You'll figure it out, Cheers! 😎
@Jatslo This was extremely helpful. Thank you.
@@mineoperator The silt bags are breathable, allowing you to use a high-powered vacuum to fill them. Once filled, you can easily lift the bags out of the area. If the fabric becomes clogged, you can clean it with a pressure washer. Some fabrics are resistant to both alkaline and acidic chemicals, which can be useful if you’re using such substances.
A closed system is best when fighting evaporation or mitigating dust; in any case a silt bag is highly versatile. Yes, your water tank is interesting for sure; that piqued my interest. TY
A word of advice, don't grind metals next to your car, the hot sparks burn into the paint layer, first time out in the rain and you end up with tiny rust spots all over your paint job on the car.
@VikingExploration60 You should see my cell phone, gopro camera, clothes I wear while fabricating. I know what you mean. I try to move the vehicles around or setup a welding blanket over something that I want to protect. Challenges of not having a shop at home to fabricate.
@@mineoperator Shade tree Mechanics, I can relate. My wife takes our dog for a walk around our property every morning and brings back things she has found. 35 years I have lived here and in her "finds" I say to her "I lost that when I was building this, or that. Well, it's to rusty to use now.
I have noticed recently your channel is now pay for view, if you ever want your channel to grow this is probably an ill conceived idea, but good luck anyway. I have unsubscribed.
Hi @wrs1781, how do you mean by pay for view? We offer members early preview of videos, but our videos are free. Some videos are for Members only as a thank you.