OH! Cody's LAB mention! SO COOL!

Its amazing how we figured this stuff out in our spair time Jeff, aint nothing like gold and baked potatoes 😂

Back when I was in 6th Grade (I am now 67) the science teacher brought out a glass gar with Mercury in it, we each got to hold the Mercury without the jar ( to feel the weight of it). Well, I am here to say, I am still alive. It gets me the way they talk about Mercury these days.

@grassroot011

Жыл бұрын

Yep. They did that to us too in Grade School. 1950 or so. Rolled the stuff around in our hands. But now our "gummint" is doing much worse to us and that purposeful! In our water, food and much else. Pharmaceuticals ! JA !

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

@@grassroot011 bingo

@HiwasseeRiver

Жыл бұрын

I'm old AF too. Quarters were silver back then and we would dip them in Hg and that would shine them up. The thermostat in the house had a mercury switch.

@troygunter1600

Жыл бұрын

1975 Harley Davidson FLH Electraglide had a mercury switch burglar alarm in the back number plate

@willnelson7621

Жыл бұрын

My uncle used to bring abt 25 ups murcury home and I played with it!wish I had it all now

my dad loved your videos=jeff you are one of the few people in this world that could make my dad to laugh,he would laugh alot

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

thanks George , really happy to hear that ....sometimes I can make Slim laugh to

@georgescott249

Жыл бұрын

@@Askjeffwilliams slim is cool dad even liked slim too,he thought slim was very fun

Good safety built in to this video, thank you. Us old timers used to put the amalgam in the potato, roast the potato and then remove the gold button. Then we would put the potato into a pot of water and mash it thoroughly and the mercury would collect in the bottom of the pot. Re-use it and away you go. Not very clean mercury but still works. The even older timers would hold the mercury in their mouths while they were panning. Spit it into the pan and then put it back in their mouths for the next pan. None of them had any teeth for some reason.

@user-oz7sv8er4c

9 ай бұрын

😢 please from Google please 🙏😢

Jeff, when my father died due to complications with covid, I thought I was alone. Your videos documenting the experience with your own father told me otherwise. I will always appreciate you.

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

they are always with us and we will see them again my friend ....really glad we could do that for you

@chris2790

Жыл бұрын

@@Askjeffwilliams Do you really believe that and why? Why would they be with us and how do we know we see them again?

@koltoncrane3099

8 күн бұрын

Chris2790 Most religions talk about each person having a spirit. But even if you’re atheist and a scientist listen to some physicists. A lot of scientists I’ve listened to say they believe we’re in a simulation. Look at what Einstein called spooky magic. Electrons behave one way but once you measure and observe them in the one experiment they literally changed behavior and paths showing particles like electrons are conscious. It’s weird spooky magic. So even lots of scientists that aren’t religious don’t think we die and then our consciousness stops to exist.

My wife calls you her Bacon and Beans Miner. We never miss an episode You make us much better prospectors/miners Thank You.

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

The Old Timer's used Potato's and Mercury to melt down and refine their Gold. We show you how they did it plus tips on how to use Mercury the proper way and where to sell your Gold after you make Gold button's. If you want to learn about the secrets of Gold Geology then watch this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGypyZKoe5C7eKQ.html

@bunnieswithguns1297

Жыл бұрын

Next time I go prospecting I am stopping by McDonalds for an extra large fry. Gonna get so freaking rich....... Just wondering If the sodium chloride will make my gold taste bad. Nothing worse than salty tasting Gold.

@me5768

Жыл бұрын

The old hoist for that mine is no longer in existence, but I’ll keep my ears open and see if I can find you one. Sorry it wasn’t out there.

@GimmeOo-mox

Жыл бұрын

I like Cody's Lab too. It's a great channel. I highly recommend it, especially if you like science.

@joesguiltyguitar

Жыл бұрын

Not many people now in days can be wise as the old timers was ...

@uwillnevahno6837

Жыл бұрын

Never go full potato unless there's shiny in them thar hills!

When dad was a kid he told me that they used to rub mercury onto pennies with their fingers. That was in the late 1920s to early 30s.. Recently when speaking about it again he reminded me that they didn't know it was dangerous. He seemed reasonably healthy and very smart till the day he passed at 98 years old.

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

mercury is very safe to handle as long as you don't have open wounds....but the fumes are what get you

@sandua51

Жыл бұрын

We did it in the 1960s too. Really works well on the real silver dimes and quarters!

@HiwasseeRiver

Жыл бұрын

My dad work with PCBs in electric transformers. Dropped dead at 87. He was Vaxed - just saying!

Stoked Cody is getting a shout out! I still remember when he tried to flush a toilet that was full of mercury.

So interesting to see the evolution of Jeff Williams down through the years in the various clips.

Jeff I learned a lot from this one video. I had no idea what the process involved. It seems like a lot of tedious work to get such a small reward in the amount of gold you acquire. But I do know gold is very expensive in weight! Thank you for taking the time to show the sequence of events! Outstanding Sir! I would love to go try panning for gold. It seems like fun and rewarding too. Thank you once again!

codys lab shoutout made me happy have been watching him for ages

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

we have too

been following cody for around 7 years now, really great to see you giving him some love

I remember using similar amalgamation techniques to process our lode gold. However, the potato thing I've never seen before. Gee whizz, learn something new every day ! BTW, we use to play with Mercury all the time when we were kids. As long as you didn't ingest it, and washed your hands afterwards, it was OK. Yeah, the liquid silver had a bad rap today !

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

we did to Allan ...back then Mercury was ok to mess with ...could tell you stories about making mercury fulminate with it in Chemistry class

@allansgoldmining

Жыл бұрын

@Ask Jeff Williams haha ! Would love to hear those stories some day. Lol !

Cody's Lab is a favorite of mine

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

mine too

@bencarlyle2155

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@Askjeffwilliams please I'm begging you! Collaborate with Cody. Jeff and Jason for the smelting and table TVR, . Jason and A.F.P. ( best cam work) for the exploring I know they are busy but Nobody is harder than Sharron and Mike! Super colab! As Tony Beets would say... Make it happening A.S.P.!

@bencarlyle2155

Жыл бұрын

I also like Western mine detective . He's good at documenting

I am so happy you promoted Cody’s Lab! That’s a great channel!!

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

yes he is

Amazing info. Never thought that it was this much involved and Process to refine gold ...Thanks for sharing .

Nice shout to Cody's lab

Jeff, so glad that you passing on gold hacks from the old timers!

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

you betcha

I live in the mountains of NC and do a lot of prospecting in the rivers. About 50% of the gold I find is mercury gold from the old timers back in the 1800's. Enjoyed your video!!!

Another noteworthy idea is when you amalgamate sulfide ore is to add stump remover or potassium nitrate, often solstice as saltpeter in drug stores to oxidize the ore while amalgamating it.

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

Hi Richard...... very good idea ..... thanks for the tips.... need you back out at the mine my friend

I just learned something new with a potato 😂😂. Thanks Jeff

I like this one because your energy level is spot on. Not as much hollerin' and shouting the same fart smeller joke as usual. This is a good thing.

Jeff Williams Mercury baked potatoes. What a tasty treat!

Hey Jeff glad to see you're still around and doing well.

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Thank you, Doctor Jeff, & Lila!

Jeff the knowledge you share is incredible thank you for covering everything in depth

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I'm fascinated with the 4 different kind of Beans! 🫡🫡

Awesome video Jeff, thank you. I’ll never get to do this myself but it’s great watching someone with awesome knowledge like yourself show us how to do it, just in case 😊

Informative as always. Thanks, Jeff.

Glad this video came up again it was good to watch thanks for sharing this with us all jeff

Another great lesson from the master!

Awesomeness!! He mentioned Cody's lab! Cody is awesome.

Loved the Video, always educational and enjoyable to watch.

That retort looks like a miniature version of the one on my family's property. It was very large and was used to cook the mercury out of the cinnabar mined there.

always great videos==thanks for sharing

I have heard of and read about the potato technique, That was the first time I have seen it demonstrated. Well done!

Thanks to you and Lila for the hands on demonstration !!! Working with extreme heat and harsh chemicals takes sheer knowledge on what one is doing. The old timers knew there stuff. One had to back then because you could not survive long. Thanks again. 😊😊😊

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Tina

Wow very good job 👍👍

Awesome episode!

Awesome video Jeff. Very interesting. I'm learning alot from you.

Outstanding video! I have a couple buckets of tabled black sand cons. That first 3” or so off the M-7 table. I’ve just left them stacked in my shed as I was stuck on the next steps. Thank you 👍

Thank you for sharing Jeff! Another great video on what to do with the gold on e it’s out of the ground.

Very informative, thanks for the very good job

Great content Jeff, thanks

Brilliant video mate and spot on, I've always wanted to try the potato method ever since one of the old timers came up to me while I was panning and told me about it.

Thank you Jeff.

Fantastic job, knocked it out of the park! Thanks Jeff!

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

thanks

That was very cool👖I will have to try the potato thing! thanks for the awesome demo!⛏️⛏️⛏️

Geezzzz, tuned in late and thought Jeff was making dinner for the little lady!

You are Good ! Mr Jeff Williams . Thank you for Passing on / sharing your Knowledge & Experience. Truely Enjoyed your u tube presentation .

Very good info. Thank you. I am learning a lot from your vids.

Wow, that was interesting you bet., Thanks Jeff

Very interesting video Jeff; seems like a lot of steps to process the gold. I thought it would be much more simpler than that.

Thank you I am learning a lot from your videos as always amazing show

Great video Jeff !!!!! Thank you for the refiner information and the old timer information. I never would of thought a potato could do that. I appreciate all the information that you share with us. Your doing a wonderful job. Thank you

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

You bet!

Another great video Jeff!

I would have used a BIGGER KNIFE but that's just me lol. This was a KILLER video full of amazing information and helpful NUGGETS. Awesome as always... thnx JEFF

@bunnieswithguns1297

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣was thinking the same thing. He needs something bigger than just that tiny pocket knife he was using.🤣🤣

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

thats not knife....now thats a Knife ahhaahhahaaaa

Great video!

I can't believe it's that easy to refine amalgamated gold! 😯🤯

Very interesting my friend. Potatoes looked yummy

That was awesome Jeff! I always heard about the potato trick but had never seen it in action. Out of all of the smelting videos I have watched, this video filled the gaps in the knowledge I was missing. Thank you once again for a highly informational video!

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks Jeff,glad I asked!😊

Thanks for this, read in a book years ago but could never find article again.

Great show here Jeff. Super educational. Now that's enough school for one week. Let's GOOOOÓOO !!!!!!! get some gold.

Awesome video

Jeff mentionning Cody! im happy.

Jeff I love this video, excellent information and content. Heavy pans to you sir.

Thank you for the lesson Jeff!

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

you betcha Robert

When I was in high school I was the chemistry lab assistant, and the teacher would show the classes mercury and its properties quite often, we actually played with it for a bit, to demonstrate its properties, and then he explained what Mad Hatters Disease was and how it came from long term exposure to mercury fumes...

Fantastic video Jeff! Thanks man, we really appreciate your informative videos 😊👍

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

T.Y. for the great vids jeff! Blessings n good looking!

Just when I thought I had platitude with my prospecting you just gave me more to learn thank you I was starting to get bored with prospecting I always find gold everytime I go I guess I'm more into the chase and challenges of finding it and the history and processes of it, thank you again for the video and knowledge you share

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

exactly .....its always about the hunt .....not having it ....... you betcha

Very good information Jeff. Thanks for sharing. I enjoy the content. Take care, EM

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Love your stuff Jeff 🤙

Thanks Jeff. I am a hobbyists and never thought of this.

thanks Jeff, this was one of your best videos.

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

thanks David

Thanks Jeff.

Very interesting. An area of knowledge I had no sense till now.

I have used the 12lb Lortone rock tumbler to mill black powder using brass pellets. Jeff you are certainly a master of the art of gold. I have learned sooooo much from your channel.

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

thanks you Richard

G'day Jeff, Another awesome upload. You keep raising the bar, love your videos and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

thank you for this nice and instructive video ! by the way the decor is superbe !!

@Askjeffwilliams

9 ай бұрын

thanks

Been watching Cody for years. When you stated talking about mercury and it's safety I immediately thought of him!! Excellent video Jeff!! As usual!

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Thank you so damn much for your informational, educational, smart video. It definitely helps to be informed on mercury properly. 👍

One of my favorite videos

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

thanks

I mentioned doing this what 4 or 5 years ago . LoL thanks Jeff . Never got tired watching that

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

yes you did .....and here it is hahahhaahaa

thank you sir,now I have got more knowledge secret tips ^^ from Thailand 😊😊

Greetings Jeff... Gilgold Prospecting San Antonio Tx....where every day is a Gold'n Day.. an old fellow Prospector 42yrs ago showing me that. Wow the memories. Good job Jeff 😊

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

thanks GPDA Texas

My Dad had 5 claims in Placer County. I am to this day amazed. You mentioned potatoes I remember that being mentioned. That brought back memories so thank you

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

you betcha

Awesome Boss👍👍👍

I never knew potatoes could withstand so much heat. I think you about got it done. Enjoyed the video. ❤

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

thanks

Great stuff jeff thanks to show us how to make gold thanks jeff

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

you betcha

Another educational video Jeff.. You definitely are a SMART FELLA..!! 😀 Thanks 🙏 for sharing your knowledge mate. Cheers Tony..⛏️

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

TONY !!!! Thanks my brother from another mother ..always a pleasure and keep us posted on whats going on in the land of Oz

@Famo59

Жыл бұрын

@@Askjeffwilliams you bet..👍⛏️

Wicked vid as always mate

Nice!! I saw them use the Potato years ago! Thanks JEFF! Take care buddy! JJ

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

thats some knife you got there seems lot of work they did love your videos'

I've heard about the potato techniques before but never actually seen it done🤔, great simplified presentation Jeff thanks!😁👍

@Askjeffwilliams

Жыл бұрын

you betcha

Fascinating.

Awesome episode.

@Askjeffwilliams

6 ай бұрын

thanks

@mikecollier6931

6 ай бұрын

@@Askjeffwilliams the episode with the river you made showing how the gold acts that was cool.