Finishing Up The Grading On The Pond Dam

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  • @keithdunlap2701
    @keithdunlap2701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    The sign of a Great Operator, when the Men on the ground pay absolutely no attention to a Giant Bucket 2 feet from them, because they have such confidence in their Operator !!! Hats off to ya Chris !! They got a Hella Man behind the controls.... Have a Great Day Bro.......

    • @silentepsilon888
      @silentepsilon888 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was thinking the same thing. Not only do they have complete trust in Chris, but it also shows that they all know what to do and when - like a well oiled machine - to keep the job moving instead of having one guy stand there and give instructions while everyone else stops and waits for that one (or other) guy to finish his job before the next one can do his.

    • @snowblowerman5115
      @snowblowerman5115 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Doesn't matter how much i trust someone in a machine if I am standing close I have a hard hat on accidents happen. I have seen very good operator accidentally knock someone and split their head right open because of no hard hat.

    • @sydneyshinshi
      @sydneyshinshi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@snowblowerman5115 Everybody is a good operator till something goes wrong. The world is littered with accident caused by good operators, can happen.

    • @delcasaleexcavating9508
      @delcasaleexcavating9508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@snowblowerman5115 . I agree with you 100% hard hats, hearing & eye protection .... I've been running open R.O.P.S. dozers for many years and I always wear my logging helmet with the hearing protection and face shield screen down.... last year.... I had a good size stone fly up off the track while reversing in high gear & would have lost my right eye had it not been for the face protection

  • @toddreynolds8875
    @toddreynolds8875 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Hey Chris. Pat your self on the back. For having a good knowledgeable channel and keeping it family friendly. Its pretty cool to see the kids look up to you. Reading one of there comments on doing a school project about you. Cause thats what he wants to do when he grows up. Dont get much better then that. Your the man !

  • @randallparker8477
    @randallparker8477 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A farmer in central california back in the 80's built or had built a "dam" across a spring fed tiny creek in between some rolling hills on his property. After it was all done he seeded it with pasture mix seed as his cattle would graze it. His high school senior daughter and her friends decided they would buy a whole bunch of california wildflower mix and spread it out. The "pond" filled to the overflow very seldom so the whole dam became quite a show every year. I have thought of that everytime I watch your pond dam vids. As usual this one is a work of art... just no flowers. Thanks Chris.

  • @jamesholtman4912
    @jamesholtman4912 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shucky darn, I've been so engrossed in watching and enjoying, that I forgot to give you a Thumbs Up for ALL of the videos I've seen so far! Wonderful entertainment!!!

  • @prestonpennock2373
    @prestonpennock2373 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You should do a series of how to operate equipment for beginners that want to do what you do, I would personally watch every video of the series even just to learn extra about every machine @letsdig18

  • @phillipmckinney7906
    @phillipmckinney7906 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dam good control of that machine and esp. the bucket so close to those two workers as your experience shows and the trust they have in your abilities

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another happy customer.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @scottcollins3633
    @scottcollins3633 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    With that machine belonging to your uncle you take pride in keeping it and the others looking good.If more operators would take of there companies machines like you do it would save a lot of money for the company’s.I have always tried to take care of the equipment that I have run and it drives me crazy when others don’t

  • @dewainwoodard4840
    @dewainwoodard4840 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Chris thanks for sharing have a great day and stay safe out there

  • @michaelmullins1290
    @michaelmullins1290 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd like to say you do very well at letting your guys work. I know Tim was doing perfect but you didn't blow a gasket and take the dozer away immediately. I've always enjoyed watching a pro operator at work.

  • @duanecarter9850
    @duanecarter9850 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done dude. Not kissing ass but I do so like watching and sharing your videos. I read in 1 comment where someone is doing a school project about your work cause that's their chosen vocation. That's spot on!! That's the inspiration grown people need to fill our young with. INTEGRITY! God bless and peace from Virginia!! 🚜🚜🚜🚜🚜

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong527 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here as well, Gulf Coast Florida....Hot, muggy but the pool is great 👍 along with the beer.

  • @grahamefreestone5309
    @grahamefreestone5309 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do enjoy watching the pond/dam repairs. 👍 🇬🇧

  • @regsparkes6507
    @regsparkes6507 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Making a silk purse, from a sow's ear" is what we say about this job, Chris. Well done, for what you had to work with.

  • @mrs.eliteearthworks
    @mrs.eliteearthworks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rocking the shorts & shades 😎 Must be nearing flip flop season once again!

  • @tomtenrc6260
    @tomtenrc6260 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    3rd times a charm! Look forward to update video to see how it looks and is holding water!

  • @user990077
    @user990077 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    12:21 Your fellow workers sure trust you a lot. They have their backs to you and you a swinging that bucket around and they don't have a care in the world. Which says a lot about your skill, that they are not worried about anything.

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks nice as usual.👍

  • @oddwad6290
    @oddwad6290 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to relate soil mechanics to your work .

  • @rogertallentire2961
    @rogertallentire2961 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another happy customer. Great job Chris. Next Please

  • @davidsrensen3117
    @davidsrensen3117 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a constructionworker from Denmark it is fun to see how you do things in the US versus how we do things in Denmark.

  • @waltermattson5566
    @waltermattson5566 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That job turned out very nice.

  • @Malandrin
    @Malandrin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "not perfect" you say, I see beautiness as always and a really good job well done

  • @davidnull5590
    @davidnull5590 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Haircut Chris!!

  • @ellisgriffin2187
    @ellisgriffin2187 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dads been driving for about 35 years and for my 14th I’m hiring a machine for a week and at the same time I’ll b watching you!!

  • @johnblecker4206
    @johnblecker4206 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That back slope sure did build up nicely with that extra clay fill now you just need some weeds or grass to start growing to protect that slope more.

  • @ItiscalledaMANDATE
    @ItiscalledaMANDATE 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work dude, they called the right guy

  • @billhall9415
    @billhall9415 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for awsome videos👍

  • @demandred1957
    @demandred1957 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lolz I was just thinking about the size of that bucket, then you did the man height comparison. That's a mighty big teaspoon ya got there.

  • @jimclark576
    @jimclark576 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Those guys running that tamper sure trust you!

    • @chrisdennis3615
      @chrisdennis3615 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jim, I often think they can read each other's minds from the way it all gels together. You See Chris head down the back of the damn, and next moment Tim is pushing dirt over to help him. I've seen that sort of interaction time after time on this channel.

  • @treborupp
    @treborupp 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds of all the Turd pools we would have to rework the dams because Of seepage. Then pump them out and put in a liner.

  • @justinmills8084
    @justinmills8084 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can move a lot of dirt with that machine. Amazing equipment

  • @johnapel2856
    @johnapel2856 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's looking good.
    Thanks.

  • @janvandenbos7085
    @janvandenbos7085 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice grading the pond dam Chris very nice job 👌✌😎

  • @ohhpaul7364
    @ohhpaul7364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Did the wet spot below the dam start showing signs of drying out after you got the dam all put back together?

  • @DIRT-BOSS
    @DIRT-BOSS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    First boys! In dump truck getting loaded & saw the notification!

  • @jimwesselman
    @jimwesselman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, the dam will be there for the next Millennium!

  • @darrenwilliams2921
    @darrenwilliams2921 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Iv'e only done about 2 bid earth moving jobs in 10 tonne plus excavators . After operating mini diggers for years , the 10 tonne plus machines are so much smoother and easier to handle and control. Good video ...thanks.

  • @kaiolsen3841
    @kaiolsen3841 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Chris
    Love your channel. Tell Tim I feel sorry for him when your uncle was helping him with the jumping jack been there but when the old guys want to make sure it’s done right you go with the flow.😁
    I just got my hats from logger Wade. Are thinking hats one day? The only way I got Wade to send them to Canada was to tell him that Chris from letsdig18 will send to Canada. Lol

  • @carlsenden8750
    @carlsenden8750 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    G'day from Australia😎👍👍

  • @robertrockwell7581
    @robertrockwell7581 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    mighty fine work .

  • @johnnyholland8765
    @johnnyholland8765 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have a couple questions..... I see some doziers with really wide tracks with a triangle shaped cleat. Are these for flotation or do they do a better job of packing the soil and how long did it take you to be able to "read" the different soil types.

  • @randycharest4507
    @randycharest4507 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO CHRIS 😊

  • @primus108
    @primus108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I especially like the detective aspect where you are hunting for the leak. Question; when pricing a job such as this, where there is a hidden problem which defeats the dam, how do you make it right? In the eyes of the landowner, you have not done a good job and he paid a hefty price already. In your eyes, you can never predict such unseen problems, so how do you price for them? What do you do?

    • @brucet8033
      @brucet8033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Time & Materials, no profit charges. Can't predict costs of what you can't see, because the leak was way below the dam build up. This team is very professional, I'm betting Chris or whomever talks to the customer, they try to explain all possible aspects or complications.

  • @phillipbonner5215
    @phillipbonner5215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There you go good as new.

  • @chrisdalton9120
    @chrisdalton9120 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do this work every day but i never get to do ponds , looks like a lot of fun We do schools Subdivisions and building pads

  • @pplusbthrust
    @pplusbthrust 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    All the dams I built leaked but I didn't have
    that beautiful excavator to dig a nice keyway.
    Had a few pipes wash out too.

  • @CaptKirk1701
    @CaptKirk1701 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job!

  • @leol1682
    @leol1682 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Again very good job guy's love the video.

  • @magnificentshine1
    @magnificentshine1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris's great job on the repair. Approximate what is the height and slope of the dam?

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm old and out of the running now but back in the day I run everything they set in front of me like that Proclaim esquavators that leaked more oil than standard oil could produce. I was working on the ice up north here and decking logs so they would just go through ice and set ready to go in rafts. Well spring was peeking its head out so I took to leaving that Proclaim on the ice at night and sure enough on low tide you could see the top of the stick just above water... hooked skidder onto it and rolled it over so boats wouldn't hit it and sold it to insurance company. Never enjoyed making oil lines all day and packing five gallon buckets of oil back to fill again just to watch it blow another line off!! I imagine that those volvos are smooth to run, never thought they could put so many valve bodies on so you could walk, swing, load and esquavate so much. Must not be much gravel where ever your at

  • @ajc7166
    @ajc7166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've spent some time behind the trench wacker, nearly s much time as I've spent trying to start one.

  • @flo349x3
    @flo349x3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol I´m following u on Yotube since u was at 18k Subs, but now i realize, that u already achieved 208k lol grats from Germany!

  • @jackjacke4654
    @jackjacke4654 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was waitin on ya to give those guys a little push with shovel into the pond so i could laugh my butt off here! lol

  • @SuperTwister999
    @SuperTwister999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video! I love watching keep the videos coming!

  • @streetdrive4208
    @streetdrive4208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video

  • @jasonbutton3342
    @jasonbutton3342 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    loving the videos, can you explain the controls sometime on the digger.

  • @bradhauser8619
    @bradhauser8619 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can tell your help, trust your skill's as a operator!!

  • @TonyGeneseo
    @TonyGeneseo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great ! Again ! Was wondering if you ever come across any gray clay ? I'm in Maine and we only have gray clay that I've ever personally come across which is what I used on my letsdig18 inspired pond I put in last year

  • @jamesbond9873
    @jamesbond9873 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job

  • @paulmontagner6360
    @paulmontagner6360 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Having the claw on your excavator you could use a 12 foot rsj beam for strieghting out the slops where the dozer wont go

  • @1995jug
    @1995jug 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks mighty fine to me by the way nice haircut.

  • @theoriginalcripster
    @theoriginalcripster 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:17 ... hahaha I sing when I yawn too!

  • @Todd.Roberts
    @Todd.Roberts 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I’m sure the pucker factor was higher than 3 since you was sitting on top of that pile of dirt lol . I hoping you would use the jumping jack to see how good you could run it as good as all the other equipment lol

  • @johnbeck9997
    @johnbeck9997 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They really trust you when you swing that bucket

  • @sydneyshinshi
    @sydneyshinshi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep the fingers crossed.

  • @mikeseguin6443
    @mikeseguin6443 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another (Dam) good job.LOL Looks dam good to me👏🏻👏🏻👍👍🍺

  • @brownwarrior6867
    @brownwarrior6867 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A perfectionist is seldom happy but great job on the Grading and blending in Chris you won’t know you were there in 12 months time.
    Do you compensate for natural consolidation?

  • @drivingmylifeaway7149
    @drivingmylifeaway7149 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scratches are bad! Our state of Ohio equipment looks like a toddler ran it for 3 years and had fun with chalk on the back ah great videos as always

    • @tedohio3038
      @tedohio3038 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wonder how it gets scratched, since it seems to be just setting most of time. HA

    • @drivingmylifeaway7149
      @drivingmylifeaway7149 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tedohio3038 I cant argue that 😂 makes for a long day! Its hurry up and wait!

  • @stalcup82
    @stalcup82 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super Bowl 55 just started and here I am worried to death about this dam.

  • @dirtriderkx500
    @dirtriderkx500 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Finally I see your slacker uncle finally working. Just joking. 😀😀😀 You and Tim I hope you give him a hard time. 😀😀

  • @arkansas1336
    @arkansas1336 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The owner will appreciate the 'flatter' backslope.

  • @vhostovich
    @vhostovich 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris why do you think the bentonite failed in this application?

  • @billydavis16
    @billydavis16 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of grass seed do you use.
    Love the videos

  • @mandy8211
    @mandy8211 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you starting to get gray? Maybe its the camera angle, but I started when my boys turned 15; damn rascals!

  • @diesel8762
    @diesel8762 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have to say. First time i ever seen two guys running a jumping jack..

    • @letsdig18
      @letsdig18  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just run the excavator lol

  • @brianwebber7168
    @brianwebber7168 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @jhayward1940
    @jhayward1940 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Waiting on the dozer man. My life story lol.

  • @barkleygentry8739
    @barkleygentry8739 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Uncle John in shorts!!!!😲

    • @letsdig18
      @letsdig18  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm in shorts too

    • @barkleygentry8739
      @barkleygentry8739 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@letsdig18 I've seen you in shorts many times but never Unc. Maybe Timmy needs to change into the company workwear standard!

  • @chrisroach6371
    @chrisroach6371 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    WHEN I COULD DO IT I USED TO ABSOLUTELY HATED OPERATING THE JUMPING JACKS. I ALWAYS TRIED TO PASS IT OFF TO A GUY WHO HAD LESS SENIORITY UNLESS THEY WERE OLDER THAN ME.

  • @martinspijker9661
    @martinspijker9661 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    did it stop leaking?..;)

  • @12345cse
    @12345cse 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How good does a flat drum roller compact clay shouldn’t you have a sheep’s foot drum?

  • @johnnyholland8765
    @johnnyholland8765 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yea good job as usual...........

  • @Thebowzer221
    @Thebowzer221 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do price a job like this?

  • @claytonl.covell2634
    @claytonl.covell2634 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    No Yawning!!!... Nap Time.. :p

  • @kerrygleeson4409
    @kerrygleeson4409 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was this a warranty job 👍🇦🇺

  • @Ryan-nr9pc
    @Ryan-nr9pc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you had rain in the last 20 days

    • @letsdig18
      @letsdig18  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      More like none in 30

  • @jimlong527
    @jimlong527 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey operator you got a hair cut.. little cooler?
    Nice dam (pond) job.

    • @letsdig18
      @letsdig18  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup it's 100 down here it's hot!

  • @rollenabout9404
    @rollenabout9404 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice haircut

  • @yanisrebillet1966
    @yanisrebillet1966 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bonne journée à toi

  • @papaw5405
    @papaw5405 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Somebody got a haircut!

  • @DavidScobie
    @DavidScobie 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What happens if this still dosent hold water?

    • @letsdig18
      @letsdig18  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then it just won't meant to be

    • @DavidScobie
      @DavidScobie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@letsdig18 awful lot of work to build a mosquito breeding pool buddy

  • @dtwaynick7912
    @dtwaynick7912 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever considered doing a podcast?

  • @steves.7872
    @steves.7872 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost didn't recognize you without a hat

    • @letsdig18
      @letsdig18  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's 100 degrees down here ha

  • @jimmysills2451
    @jimmysills2451 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Need more updates

  • @snarkymcsnarkles3493
    @snarkymcsnarkles3493 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you expecting this pond to hold water this time?

  • @viklund2725
    @viklund2725 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice :)

  • @streetdrive4208
    @streetdrive4208 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How have you been

  • @tedohio3038
    @tedohio3038 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t grade rock, need good ground man.

  • @ЕвгенийСемёнов-г8ц
    @ЕвгенийСемёнов-г8ц 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    🇷🇺 🚜👍