In your spare time 😉, it would be awesome to have a “where are they now” video showing some past pond projects after filling and grass. You’ve created some gorgeous pond properties.
khx73 Posting to youtube at all feels like a good use of otherwise spare time. Hanging around old job sites taking personal video on private property, er, no.
Thank you for explaining the rolling procedure, I've seen far too many comments putting down the roller because it's not a smooth surface, so hopefully people understand it a bit better. Thanks for the video.
I was inspired by this channel to dredge my pond. It's not very BIG, so I was able to do it in a couple of hours. And most of that was emptying it with a bucket and spreading the water evenly around the garden. Pond gunk went into the compost heap, and the fountain was able to work properly. I still don't know why they didn't fit it with a filter.
17:26 interesting choice of words. My grandfather used to tell me that I "get to" do this or that, instead of have to. Mindset and attitude influences from him will stay with me forever.
Now the job is done right. Chris the master of ponds. Clever way to dispose all the crap they left you with . Call it riff raff. I see Murphy stop by to mess up the skid steer. Hope the repair is not to crazy.
Great Video.turned out good Chris.sux that the skidsteer broke down just before the concrete guy came.good that the hydraulics Were bypassable for a Quick fix. But you got her done anyway. Nice. Stay safe man.
Hallo Chris, i astonishing every time with wath precision you all work drawing. Every work phase is best to thinking. Besides deserted you the work place so clean how not a nobody. Congratulation. I gladness my to the next video. Greeting to Vienna
Not to mention the trees that the owner didnt want taken out of the pond dam and will eventually fall in the pond and mess up the dam. Week before last i was finally able to get a crew out here to do our pond. It took 12 years of waiting til my husband would finally agree to have it done, and that only after 8 trees broke this past winter and landed in the pond! Its much safer now!
LOL Thanks Chris for clearing up my question in your last video regarding the sheep foot compactor. I see you do read the comments, nice to know. However, in my mind I still do wonder if a pad type attachment with the same square foot print as the roller which you just place on the ground and apply the required downward pressure would quicker and give you more control especially in and around the pipe? The dam looks excellent another skilfully complete job as always. Much respect from New Zealand.
I think a lot of us would be interested in a short interview with John . You know , how long has he been with you and what his back round is . He certainly seems to be a very experienced operator and helps out a lot on your projects . I bet he would get a kick out of it and who among us doesn't like a little recognition once in a while ?
Nice as always Chris !! Only thing that sucks about those little jobs like that, Is that, Ya got to destroy the whole pond dam to get around to where your working at, Then ya gotta fix all that mess also !! lolol...all part of the job though...lolol... That packer works really good too !! Beats the Hell out of that "jumping jack" beating ya to death !! lolol...Have a Great Evening Man !! On too the Next....
Was trying to figure staging area, then anti seeping area and finally around overflow, to much for me to handle but yous seem to have it down with no complaints.
Turned out great great as usual. Wonder how many will comment you need a plate compactor because the one you use doesn't work? There always seems to be a couple every time you use it, lol. Can tell it works because the machines don't sink any further than the loose dirt the feet on the compactor kicks up as it rolls when you drive over the soil you've compacted.
It would have been great if the owner would have allowed you to clean up the pond damn. Some of those tress look like they could fall in the pond with the next wind gust. Excellent work as always.
To add to the list, the straw also breaks down over time and while that is happening the grass roots bind in with it to make a solid matting that stays in place better. And it lets people walk on it without being in mud or damaging the grass as it's sprouting.
It might be a silly question, but why do all your dams and ponds have overflow pipes in the ground. Wouldnt it be easier to just have a low furrow in the wall that just lets the overflow run through. This furrow could have a concave spoon drain type concrete floor in it to stop erosion and also still enable a thoroughfare for small vehicles and maintenance.
around here over flows for ponds are around one in of the dam with lots of rip rap so nothing gets washed out. Some may also use a stand pipe for over flow for ponds on a small drain basin. There are plus and minus for vegetation in ponds depending on what the pond is used for.. With lots of horses/cattle vegetation won't last especially with cattle using the pond 24/7 in summer months. Some folks need to realize other contractors may do their work or use different equipment than they use.
Rinsing out your bucket...if you push the bucket straight down with the bottom of the bucket facing up, the bottom part of the bucket which is facing up, your bottom inside bucket will not get rinsed due to the air not being able to escape the bucket. Instead get a bucket full of water and giggle the bucket to clean. Give it a try.
Looks like a upside down wagon or shopping cart... The owner pays by the job or hour and his bucket with squeeze thumb or finger could have taken that out in less than a minute. I wish he would have grabbed it if it was my pond 🤷🏼♂️
I saw on the 10th generation dairymen channel a small remotely controlled version of this compactor. Kind of a mini roller about the size of a portable generator.
Hey Chris, that dirt looks a lot like un-washed sand, just say 'in. Another great job as always, Only one oh-shit! Have a great weekend, maybe take a day off. Later!!!!!!!
Now the pond really looks tacky and I wouldn't be surprised if you go back them tress are waiting for trouble I know you said they just wanted you to fix the drain part looks alot better as always Chris
In your spare time 😉, it would be awesome to have a “where are they now” video showing some past pond projects after filling and grass. You’ve created some gorgeous pond properties.
"Spare time" hahaha 🤣
He should retire early and spend his time fishing in all those ponds and YouTubing it all!
@@mikespunchlist 😂
It would be fun to see what is up at the vet clinic too.
khx73 Posting to youtube at all feels like a good use of otherwise spare time. Hanging around old job sites taking personal video on private property, er, no.
Thank you for explaining the rolling procedure, I've seen far too many comments putting down the roller because it's not a smooth surface, so hopefully people understand it a bit better. Thanks for the video.
Should that pond dam EVER fail.... ONE part will be left STANDING.....the overflow pipe and drain wall section! 👍😉
Great job Chris.
Wow video is so clear I felt like I was right there! Good job Chris and John
Another good pond repair completed by John and Chris. Job looks great always straw and seeded when they finish a job.
I used things learned from this channel to dig my own pond and make the dam.
I was inspired by this channel to dredge my pond.
It's not very BIG, so I was able to do it in a couple of hours. And most of that was emptying it with a bucket and spreading the water evenly around the garden.
Pond gunk went into the compost heap, and the fountain was able to work properly. I still don't know why they didn't fit it with a filter.
17:26 interesting choice of words. My grandfather used to tell me that I "get to" do this or that, instead of have to. Mindset and attitude influences from him will stay with me forever.
This is the first time I've seen a sheep's foot pattern left by at attachment , very nice!
Who would have known that dirt moving could be an art form...would also love to see these projects after a good rain and overflow is functioning!
Another fine repair, Chris.
High 5 bro, nicely finished off as usual. Hope the skid steer is feeling much better once it is fixed. Safe travels.
That is a very nice looking pond.
I can see that you really like the compaction roller on the mini. Better than walking behind a tamper.
I like that no get out of the cab quick change system!
When I was 17, I spent a summer 10 h/d walking behind a tamper in 100 deg/100% humidity. We could have made good use of a roller.
Now the job is done right.
Chris the master of ponds.
Clever way to dispose all the crap they left you with . Call it riff raff. I see Murphy stop by to mess up the skid steer.
Hope the repair is not to crazy.
Another great video Chris so you and John and your family stay safe and keep the videos coming brother
Another good job Chris! Thanks for sharing my friend! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Absolutely fabulous, Chris. Hat off !!
Great work Chris & Co! 🍻
Love the new job Chris n John .
I love watching the compactor wheel. That thing is so cool.
Great Video.turned out good Chris.sux that the skidsteer broke down just before the concrete guy came.good that the hydraulics Were bypassable for a Quick fix. But you got her done anyway. Nice. Stay safe man.
The top of that pond dam looks mighty narrow and steep on both sides. Watching you navigate the equipment around there is impressive.
Terrific video as always. Wishing you and your team another great week.
Another job done & dusted. So much better than before. 🤓👍🏼🐨🦘
It never fails when you need something the most it breaks down oh well that's life good repair. 👍👍😀🇨🇦
I like pouring cret from a excavator bucket because its just like having a pump except you dont have rent one. You can reach out and touch something
Have you upgraded your camera the quality was good before but today’s video the sound and vision was spot on ,good project Chris .
Thank you and have a good day.
Another one for the books, nice job Chris.👍
Another excellent job as always!!
Keep up the good work greetings from the Netherlands Europe
love that fact you had to put Europe after your country
Is Hedblom from your neck of the world? He and this Cat are worth watching... makes it look Sooo Easy! Lol
@@woodywoodman2319 up north Norway or Sweden if I'm not mistaken I will have to look them up
Another fine repair by John and Chris’s pond repair service!
Great job Chris
You and Hedblom make excavation look like fun! Masters at yalls field of work to say the least!
Hallo Chris, i astonishing every time with wath precision you all work drawing. Every work phase is best to thinking. Besides deserted you the work place so clean how not a nobody. Congratulation. I gladness my to the next video. Greeting to Vienna
When the grading bucket goes on you know the job is almost done
Another one done right! Real nice I says, real real nice.
I really enjoy the pond videos!
Nice work chris, you guys do excellent work, nothing but the best, thanks for sharing an look forward to the next video. 💪🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
I like the use of the broken concrete to make a pipe surround. Sort of an Andrew Camarata culvert end.
Neat job. You the man. Have a great weekend brother!
Nice job Chris. I'm sure you will be back, there is about a weeks worth of debris and tree work that could be done there.
Not to mention the trees that the owner didnt want taken out of the pond dam and will eventually fall in the pond and mess up the dam. Week before last i was finally able to get a crew out here to do our pond. It took 12 years of waiting til my husband would finally agree to have it done, and that only after 8 trees broke this past winter and landed in the pond! Its much safer now!
Looked great Chris.
You and John work good together well done!!
They do until John starts backing up to get loaded!
great repair
LOL
Thanks Chris for clearing up my question in your last video regarding the sheep foot compactor.
I see you do read the comments, nice to know.
However, in my mind I still do wonder if a pad type attachment with the same square foot print as the roller which you just place on the ground and apply the required downward pressure would quicker and give you more control especially in and around the pipe?
The dam looks excellent another skilfully complete job as always.
Much respect from New Zealand.
That ding on your phone was the DNR about rinsing your bucket..... 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Maybe it was Karen?
Excellent job!!👍👍
Nice job , looking really good .
Hello from the U.K! Love the videos
greetings from the UK too. They are great videos. If you like these then look at the Tesla works in Austin and Berlin.
I think a lot of us would be interested in a short interview with John . You know , how long has he been with you and what his back round is . He certainly seems to be a very experienced operator and helps out a lot on your projects . I bet he would get a kick out of it and who among us doesn't like a little recognition once in a while ?
John is his uncle and owns the company and most of the equipment you see Chris using. I would bet he doesn't wish to be on camera as a general rule.
@@Blazer02LS ; Well ! That is interesting . Thanks for the info. .
Nice job guys 😎🇺🇸
Great vlog 👍👍
great job buddy and great video as always 😎👊🏻👍🏻
Another Completed Quality Job by a High Quality Company with Overqualified Employees. 😬👍
That's a Brother operating the cement truck....ALRIGHT!!!!!
Don't even get me started 😂
Nice work Chris 🇺🇲 another great job well done 🇺🇲
Nice as always Chris !! Only thing that sucks about those little jobs like that, Is that, Ya got to destroy the whole pond dam to get around to where your working at, Then ya gotta fix all that mess also !! lolol...all part of the job though...lolol... That packer works really good too !! Beats the Hell out of that "jumping jack" beating ya to death !! lolol...Have a Great Evening Man !! On too the Next....
Finally some dry dirt to use the wheel nice 😁
A great job Chris and John 👌👏👏👏👏🇬🇧🍺🍺
Great video Chris! Thanks for sharing. Kevin
Beautiful job
...lookin' good, nice work, keep safe...
Great job
Nice! I just finished burning. I promise 🤞 I didn’t burn up your dozer
@Bealy Good Farms Not the most promising icon ya can use... j/k! Good work on the house and land!
@@marcusa3911 😁😁. Thanks!
Good job
Nice job👍 greetings from 🇧🇻
Was trying to figure staging area, then anti seeping area and finally around overflow, to much for me to handle but yous seem to have it down with no complaints.
Lousy time for the skidsteer to break down! I was just going to say good old skidsteer!
Turned out great great as usual. Wonder how many will comment you need a plate compactor because the one you use doesn't work? There always seems to be a couple every time you use it, lol. Can tell it works because the machines don't sink any further than the loose dirt the feet on the compactor kicks up as it rolls when you drive over the soil you've compacted.
Good job Chris 👍👍🇬🇧😎
It would have been great if the owner would have allowed you to clean up the pond damn. Some of those tress look like they could fall in the pond with the next wind gust. Excellent work as always.
Biggest proublem with trees on the damn is the roots weakening the integrity of the damn.
NOW THAT'S A POND !!!
SALUDOS CHRIS. ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO. ANTHER JOB WELL DONE. G.B.Y.A.
Do you think about adding a little water while compacting?
Great inside cabin video so clear!!! 🙉
It seems like having trees growing on the pond dam is just asking for trouble.
It is.
straw sure is a good way to cover the tracks.
Always something to slow the day down .
What are the benefits of using straw when seeding for new grass on dirt?
Erosion during heavy rains
Keeps the rain from washing the dirt/seed away, keeps the sun from drying it out too quick and I'm sure there are other reasons someone will say.
Helps keep birds from eating up a lot of the seed too I think
To add to the list, the straw also breaks down over time and while that is happening the grass roots bind in with it to make a solid matting that stays in place better. And it lets people walk on it without being in mud or damaging the grass as it's sprouting.
@@Blazer02LS I thought I heard somebody say it adds nitrogen which helps the grass grow better.
It might be a silly question, but why do all your dams and ponds have overflow pipes in the ground. Wouldnt it be easier to just have a low furrow in the wall that just lets the overflow run through. This furrow could have a concave spoon drain type concrete floor in it to stop erosion and also still enable a thoroughfare for small vehicles and maintenance.
Another nice project
I'd like to know why you poured cement over the pipe in the center of the pond dam. Was it to give it more support? If so, why so little cement?
around here over flows for ponds are around one in of the dam with lots of rip rap so nothing gets washed out. Some may also use a stand pipe for over flow for ponds on a small drain basin.
There are plus and minus for vegetation in ponds depending on what the pond is used for.. With lots of horses/cattle vegetation won't last especially with cattle using the pond 24/7 in summer months.
Some folks need to realize other contractors may do their work or use different equipment than they use.
You guys rock
Rinsing out your bucket...if you push the bucket straight down with the bottom of the bucket facing up, the bottom part of the bucket which is facing up, your bottom inside bucket will not get rinsed due to the air not being able to escape the bucket. Instead get a bucket full of water and giggle the bucket to clean. Give it a try.
Love to watch your video
good pond video
Chris, How do you start the siphons when you drain a pond?
Looks like the pond could also do with a clean up around the edge but I am assuming that customer did not want to pay for that.
You would assume correctly
That pond needs cleaning around the edge's, a lot of pieces of sticks and tree stumps.
Tree stumps is right! I can't believe that Chris would leave that tree stump on the waters edge. That was driving me nuts.
@@briangardner5764 You do what the customer pays for.
Looks like a upside down wagon or shopping cart... The owner pays by the job or hour and his bucket with squeeze thumb or finger could have taken that out in less than a minute. I wish he would have grabbed it if it was my pond 🤷🏼♂️
you need one of them compacters for Bever
I saw on the 10th generation dairymen channel a small remotely controlled version of this compactor. Kind of a mini roller about the size of a portable generator.
Nice!
Hey Chris, that dirt looks a lot like un-washed sand, just say 'in. Another great job as always, Only one oh-shit! Have a great weekend, maybe take a day off. Later!!!!!!!
223 -- Wouldent love an office window like that at your work
nice work once again/
Now the pond really looks tacky and I wouldn't be surprised if you go back them tress are waiting for trouble I know you said they just wanted you to fix the drain part looks alot better as always Chris
What is your opinion of yanmar equipment, I'm looking at a TBL
I suppose, the small vibration, from the mini, with the compactor don't hurt a thing. I admit, I ducked when you went under the boom! Lol
Nice job
Does it ever happen you have ice on your pond dams in North Carolina? Just a curious question frome here in Sweden. Nicely done again Chris and John!