I'm watching Chris pick those spikes out of the ground and can't help myself from incredulously exclaiming "How does he even SEE those to pick those up?!" I commend his operator skill all the time, but that... Wow. There's good, and then there's CHRIS. 😆😆😆 Holy hell, dude...!
It looks like the gulf might get hit with two storms some time this weekend. So it might go up your way! Like NC needs more rain! Thank you for sharing. Like another person said, I’m hooked on your channel. Make them a little longer. We can speed up the process if we want to.
Damn Chris, you never cease to amaze me at the dexterity you have with your equipment. Watching you pick those spikes out of the ground with the mini is awesome. As always, a exceptional video! By the way, are thos the same new mats you purchased a while ago?
Years ago, working as a surveyor on a shopping mall construction, I was worried about an excavator operator getting a tricky bit right until the Forman told me: "Don't worry, that guy can pick his feeth with an excavator". Chris can too.
Always enjoy these vids, Chris! A couple of suggestions: 1. at the beginning of each "project video" explain well what the intent of the project is using a simple (even hand drawn ) diagram or site map..."today we move the dirt from this flooded creek from point X on the diagram/map to point Y. " 2. At times I would like more explanation. For example, when setting a pond overflow box, mention why you pour concrete around the box and seal the outflow pipe. Many thanks.
Here in Louisiana there are two hurricanes headed our way, I hate that Crap! I live 45 minutes away from the Gulf of Mexico! About halfway between New Orleans and Houston! All we need at this time!
Sorry, I didn’t mean to head butt you when the tree limb came in the cab. Lol! The fine touch of control you have is amazing. To pull out rebar spikes with the thumb is remarkable.😳😳😳👍👍👍👍
As a lay person, i dont know why but i like watching chris work and he is funny at time to! I do have one suggestion for jobs like this where you have to lay back mud and move it with skid steer, why not have a dump trailer?You could load it into that and use the skid steer to to move it down the trail or construction pathway. Would be more efficient than the skid steer bucket no?
I've operated all types of equipment. You're the best equipment operator I've ever seen. Talk about a PhD and a Journeyman, you Mr. letsdig18 are the very best. Eaglegards...
In the future, might I suggest getting an ATV with a trailer that can handle the mats... Save yourself the stress of threading the eye of the needle more than twice (once in and once out) with the big machines when you need the mats on a job like this... Or even just drag them behind the skid-steer or mini if that's possible...
Pond goop I like it, enjoyed your in cab commentaries bro. Was really nice of them to plant trees just far enough apart to get the 160 through. Ya'll stay safe
Great work, Chris! After those close ups, I think “pond poo” is maybe a better name!😉 Advice to other let’s dig fans...if you haven’t watched one of Chris’ videos in a month or so, PLEASE read the comments before you ask a question about someone who no longer works there.
Kathleen Schenley . I do watch all of his videos , and read many of the hundreds of comments , just like you have left . BUT, I missed Tim leaving the company and any reason why . would appreciate a reply with an update on this . thanks in advance .
Wow Chris, did they expect you to remove all that mud with just a bucket and shovel? Threading your way down the path with your mats was inspired thinking! Sometimes I just wonder how these people think you are going to be doing the job!! Take care and be safe buddy. Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍
Yeah Man, the access back there sucks but, the mud, and digging don't look to be to bad back in there at all... Except for the 2000 trips on the skid steer getting it over to Unk to load up !! lolol... Gotta be done though, all in a days work... Have a Great weekend Chris !! and a Great Night.....
Awesome content as always Chris thanks for sharing, your right those type of jobs are a pain, close quarters to every damn tree, don't wanna scratch the new machine, or anything else, later bud be safe
Chris you a portable dump buddy that hold easy 6 to 10 yards and even more seen some on wheels that hooks up to a tractor are on skids and its a dump trailer as well we use them where I work for the last 30 years, they do work out you might want to check into it, and yes that's a hell of lot of mud, anyway awesome job take care stay safe god bless.
Dam CHRIS, the have you in a pinch there brother! Another job hauling a long ways with the skid steer, that sucks brother! Be careful, I know it will be another amazing video! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Chris,, a good investment would be one of these medium size articulate 4 wheel drive dump tipper machines, they hire them out here in Australia also, great for those long narrow boggy runs with material.
In California we what we call tree huggers, I recall doing a big house pad, majority of the the trees in this area were Huge Euchalipitis trees, they averaged about '8'to 10 feet athe base if trunk. The house owners wanted this certain Tree Saved, so we left it. After Construction of the new build we had so severe westerly Winds the tree was Swaying, it ways hit the eaves of the house, so tree had to be removed before doing yo much damage to the house structure. It cost the homeowner extra $15,000 dallors to remove it piece buy piece. Tree Lovers.
You might want to consider a trailer for the mats, if you end up taking more jobs with awkward access. Just something simple that you can set the mats on, and then lift one end with the bucket while the other is supported on the wheels.
Good job boss,we have some water issues in the neighborhood I was wanting to see if you could look at a vedio and give your opinion on what should be done..
John Byrne your right mate I was gunna say the same,we have some 6 and 9ton dumpers where I am at in England,it just seems ridiculous going back and forward with like half ton in that bobcat,be a big saving on diesel and time with a dumper for sure lad!!👍🏻🙈🇬🇧🤘🏻🤘🏻
Plenty of those trees have roots right across the path which will be wrecked in any case. The twits in charge need to have them removed for inevitable future access needs.
Hey Chris, where’s Timmy been lately? Is he still working for you or is it just the wet weather that’s messing your work around? Cheers mate from Australia.
Looks like some heavy, sloppy mud you pulled out. On the positive side, look how much room was left in that cove after you removed the silty mess from the head of it. Keep up the good work.
You should look into one of those wheeled or tracked site dumpers...basically an articulated or not... 4x4 or tracked mini dump truck...would be perfect for that job and a few other you have done in the past where you were haulin skid steer bucket loads way too far...hell even rent one for a couple days to do all the hauling...
Alan Monk not knocking Mr.Dirt Perfect’s ability’s. I agree I would like to see a “Test of Skills” between @Dirt Perfect and @letsdig18 without a doubt
Hi Chris, just wondering if you have considered adding a medium size tracked dump/haul truck to your inventory, might be a consideration with limited accessibility and a lot of dirt to move.
I was just wondering about that. Is it possible to use some sort of trailer or mini dump truck to haul the mud in place of the skid steer? (Maybe Chris doesn’t want more equipment).
You must have eyes like an eagle. I couldn't even see those nails you were pulling up. After doing this all day your chair in front of the TV must be a swivel rocker so you can swing left and right. Good video!!!
I was waiting for to pickup that garbage can with the loader and move it.would the owners get annoyed if those pine trees got damaged and had to be taken down,that way you could get thru the path easier.i do enjoy your play by play in the video entertaining it is.😎😎😎👍👍👍
No doubt the precision is great, but you're fast in the movements. I think it's funny how folks think you put a excavator in a spot like threading a needle. All kinds of room. Lol. Great job as always.
Seeing the stakes being pulled I have to wonder... Have you tried the "beer bottle stacking", Golf ball from bottle to bottle, or lighting lighters, etc. with the new Volvo? I suppose you'd have to have the time to waste first. hahaha.
34:47 Couldn't you stockpile the pond goo somewhere and when it dries out run it thru that machine with the screens to remove sticks and rocks and have some rich top soil to sell?
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Removing those timber pins with the bucket teeth is pure showing off. More please!
I'm watching Chris pick those spikes out of the ground and can't help myself from incredulously exclaiming "How does he even SEE those to pick those up?!"
I commend his operator skill all the time, but that... Wow. There's good, and then there's CHRIS. 😆😆😆 Holy hell, dude...!
2:25. SHOWOFF! pulling nails out of the ground with the excavator bucket.
Truth!!
@@_Kory Not an excavator operator here but is it really that difficult to do?
We should challenge Hedblom to do it.
It's pretty simple to do lol
@@jonathanharrington9648 What I really want to see is someone pulling staples with an excavator 👍
It looks like the gulf might get hit with two storms some time this weekend. So it might go up your way! Like NC needs more rain! Thank you for sharing. Like another person said, I’m hooked on your channel. Make them a little longer. We can speed up the process if we want to.
You have been given a Gift, grown by hard work and persistence. God Bless.
Such a difference in aspect when seeing Chris work as apposed to in the cab.
Damn Chris, you never cease to amaze me at the dexterity you have with your equipment. Watching you pick those spikes out of the ground with the mini is awesome. As always, a exceptional video! By the way, are thos the same new mats you purchased a while ago?
Years ago, working as a surveyor on a shopping mall construction, I was worried about an excavator operator getting a tricky bit right until the Forman told me: "Don't worry, that guy can pick his feeth with an excavator". Chris can too.
Always enjoy these vids, Chris! A couple of suggestions: 1. at the beginning of each "project video" explain well what the intent of the project is using a simple (even hand drawn ) diagram or site map..."today we move the dirt from this flooded creek from point X on the diagram/map to point Y. " 2. At times I would like more explanation. For example, when setting a pond overflow box, mention why you pour concrete around the box and seal the outflow pipe. Many thanks.
Here in Louisiana there are two hurricanes headed our way, I hate that Crap! I live 45 minutes away from the Gulf of Mexico! About halfway between New Orleans and Houston! All we need at this time!
You got me hooked. Started looking for a mini excavator so I can clean out my mini pond among numerous other mini projects.
Chris you are a smooth operator, another pond job, Letsdig18 will fix it with the amazing AMI bucket ✌
Sorry, I didn’t mean to head butt you when the tree limb came in the cab. Lol! The fine touch of control you have is amazing. To pull out rebar spikes with the thumb is remarkable.😳😳😳👍👍👍👍
Wow Chris that reminds me of the mud I'm dredge out of my tiny pond. Thanks for sharing and love your pond jobs stay safe my friend 🥰👍
As a lay person, i dont know why but i like watching chris work and he is funny at time to! I do have one suggestion for jobs like this where you have to lay back mud and move it with skid steer, why not have a dump trailer?You could load it into that and use the skid steer to to move it down the trail or construction pathway. Would be more efficient than the skid steer bucket no?
I like the way you pulled them landscape pins. Percizzun!
Of the dozen plus channels I subscribe to, this is always the first that gets watched from beginning to end. Great channel, Chris!
The Size of the Scoop on the New Machine looks like it could Scoop Up a Newer Volkswagen.😬👍
I've operated all types of equipment. You're the best equipment operator I've ever seen. Talk about a PhD and a Journeyman, you Mr. letsdig18 are the very best. Eaglegards...
Where is Tim lately, haven't seen him around. Did he quit or go to another job ? Been seeing a lot more of John.
I Was Wondering the Same Thing
I believe he got another job
David Cole Sr. ... so was I
Anybody hear or find out were Tim's been
Tim took a job with another company.
Good work ol'e man . Really exceptional work you amaze me and others with your skills .
Never thought I would see someone pull nails with an excavator
Wow, that bottom scrapes like it’s rock or concrete!
Man you have the best job in earth. You get to play in mud all day. That has been my dreams since childhood.
Pulling landscaping spikes out with an excavator, now your just showing off. Well played , very well played
In the future, might I suggest getting an ATV with a trailer that can handle the mats...
Save yourself the stress of threading the eye of the needle more than twice (once in and once out) with the big machines when you need the mats on a job like this...
Or even just drag them behind the skid-steer or mini if that's possible...
Pond goop I like it, enjoyed your in cab commentaries bro. Was really nice of them to plant trees just far enough apart to get the 160 through. Ya'll stay safe
Great work, Chris! After those close ups, I think “pond poo” is maybe a better name!😉
Advice to other let’s dig fans...if you haven’t watched one of Chris’ videos in a month or so, PLEASE read the comments before you ask a question about someone who no longer works there.
Kathleen Schenley . I do watch all of his videos , and read many of the hundreds of comments , just like you have left . BUT, I missed Tim leaving the company and any reason why . would appreciate a reply with an update on this . thanks in advance .
I wonder if he’s ever considered a tracked dump truck. I would imagine it’s work pretty well in a muddy area like that.
Track dumpers are a great bit of kit carry about 10 ton at a time with 360 slew brilliant
"Pond goo" 🙂
Good description Chris
Wow Chris, did they expect you to remove all that mud with just a bucket and shovel? Threading your way down the path with your mats was inspired thinking! Sometimes I just wonder how these people think you are going to be doing the job!! Take care and be safe buddy. Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍
good day we have another LETSDIG 18
Could you stock pile the sediment somewhere and then screen it when it dries for top soil?
One of these Days we’re going to see you pick-up a Buffalo Nickel with the Claw. I Can’t Wait. 😬👍
Yeah Man, the access back there sucks but, the mud, and digging don't look to be to bad back in there at all... Except for the 2000 trips on the skid steer getting it over to Unk to load up !! lolol... Gotta be done though, all in a days work... Have a Great weekend Chris !! and a Great Night.....
Awesome content as always Chris thanks for sharing, your right those type of jobs are a pain, close quarters to every damn tree, don't wanna scratch the new machine, or anything else, later bud be safe
I always was fascinated as a kid with that machinery. I pass them on the highway and remember your videos. Hope you take time for family, too!
The new one looks good in that job! And the old one inside also! :-))
Chris you a portable dump buddy that hold easy 6 to 10 yards and even more seen some on wheels that hooks up to a tractor are on skids and its a dump trailer as well we use them where I work for the last 30 years, they do work out you might want to check into it, and yes that's a hell of lot of mud, anyway awesome job take care stay safe god bless.
You are one talented operator, when I figured out what you were pulling out and it was Landscaping spikes I was impressed that is impressive
I’m glad to see you have John helping you today run the skid steer!
Right now, they are a two man crew. Both of them have to keep getting it.
Dam CHRIS, the have you in a pinch there brother! Another job hauling a long ways with the skid steer, that sucks brother! Be careful, I know it will be another amazing video! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Chris,, a good investment would be one of these medium size articulate 4 wheel drive dump tipper machines, they hire them out here in Australia also, great for those long narrow boggy runs with material.
In California we what we call tree huggers, I recall doing a big house pad, majority of the the trees in this area were Huge Euchalipitis trees, they averaged about '8'to 10 feet athe base if trunk. The house owners wanted this certain Tree Saved, so we left it. After Construction of the new build we had so severe westerly Winds the tree was Swaying, it ways hit the eaves of the house, so tree had to be removed before doing yo much damage to the house structure. It cost the homeowner extra $15,000 dallors to remove it piece buy piece. Tree Lovers.
Awesome job Chris!
I can't believe you fit the volvo back in there, tight squeeze...
You might want to consider a trailer for the mats, if you end up taking more jobs with awkward access. Just something simple that you can set the mats on, and then lift one end with the bucket while the other is supported on the wheels.
Good job boss,we have some water issues in the neighborhood I was wanting to see if you could look at a vedio and give your opinion on what should be done..
Would a 5 or 6 ton dumper make sense for you guys to own. We use them a lot in Ireland for tight spaces.
I was just going to say the same. Little site dumper to the right job for places tight like that.
John Byrne your right mate I was gunna say the same,we have some 6 and 9ton dumpers where I am at in England,it just seems ridiculous going back and forward with like half ton in that bobcat,be a big saving on diesel and time with a dumper for sure lad!!👍🏻🙈🇬🇧🤘🏻🤘🏻
Plenty of those trees have roots right across the path which will be wrecked in any case. The twits in charge need to have them removed for inevitable future access needs.
Hey Chris, where’s Timmy been lately? Is he still working for you or is it just the wet weather that’s messing your work around? Cheers mate from Australia.
He took a job with another company.
Kenneth Nelson Thanks, that’s a shame he seemed like a real good worker.
Need to find a new Tim now then Chris
One of the little dump trucks on tracks would be fun to watch on this job.
Questions about the mat. How thick are they? What holds them together? How wide are they? How long?
Picking up nails with the excavator, now you just showin off!! :D
Nice work.
Looks like some heavy, sloppy mud you pulled out. On the positive side, look how much room was left in that cove after you removed the silty mess from the head of it. Keep up the good work.
any man who can pull spikes with his machine deserves thumbs up man !!
Would have been quicker with a hammer or some other hand tool. At this rate the park won't be usable for a couple of years.
What do you normally do with all that silt? Does it make for good soil??
Are you storing the dirt from the pond and going to recycle it like you did the other lot of dirt?
He said in the last video it is going to be cover for a dump or something.
John powersliding the skidstear. Good stuff
Just don't hit the trash can LOL
It's called drifting LOL
You should look into one of those wheeled or tracked site dumpers...basically an articulated or not... 4x4 or tracked mini dump truck...would be perfect for that job and a few other you have done in the past where you were haulin skid steer bucket loads way too far...hell even rent one for a couple days to do all the hauling...
It’s Amazing you can Easily find your Mats without a GPS Device attached to them. 😬👍
Chris... I honestly think you could pick up an egg without cracking it... such finesse!
That sounds like a challenge for you and dirt perfect sometime in rhe future Chris
@@alanmonk4547 I was thinking the same thing...but Chris would win.. hands down.
@@MrsTnRebel definitely, no contest really 😊
Alan Monk not knocking Mr.Dirt Perfect’s ability’s. I agree I would like to see a “Test of Skills” between @Dirt Perfect and @letsdig18 without a doubt
@@MrsTnRebel DP has his own abilities and skills. I would not knock him at all but if it was a contest then my money would be on LD
That place sure has some great walking trails.
You should look into one of those tracked swivil dumps, it's like a dump truck on a excavator chassis..think they Haul 3 or 4 yards
Hi Chris, just wondering if you have considered adding a medium size tracked dump/haul truck to your inventory, might be a consideration with limited accessibility and a lot of dirt to move.
Never thought of that...pulling tough nails with an excavator? I thought a claw hammer and a piece of 2 x 4 were good. good job Chris.
After watching a number of your video, Where do you get rid of all this mud. If I lived close by I would have offered to take some for gardens.
Great video Chris and it's very muddy 🇺🇲
I think the 160 could handle a little bigger bucket. She starts to get tipsy digging but handles it no problem throwing mud.
One of those dump hoppers would be nice
I was just wondering about that. Is it possible to use some sort of trailer or mini dump truck to haul the mud in place of the skid steer? (Maybe Chris doesn’t want more equipment).
Dude I'm so tuned in. Your cool as heck
That is a muddy mess but it look like you got it under control ☕️👍
That’s a pretty hard bottom, you always do a jam up job!
I'm just curious if you found anything interesting well you were digging out some of pons.👍👍😀🍁☔
That looks like a lot of extra work I know there's nothing you can do about it though keep up the good work
Need one of them tracked swivel bed dump vehicles 👍👍
You must have eyes like an eagle. I couldn't even see those nails you were pulling up. After doing this all day your chair in front of the TV must be a swivel rocker so you can swing left and right. Good video!!!
Great video Chris is Timmy still helping you. Enjoyed watching thank you for sharing
Your backhoe would be a lot quicker than skid steer and it holds more. Just a suggestion keep up the great work!!
You always make the best decisions!
You need a small fleet of them Kubota skeed steerers to keep the mudd flowing out quick.
It looks great brother!
35:34 "Ya about tasted that one !" LOL
You know you're good at running a machine when it has become like an extension of your body.
More heavy rain Comming I think for you Chris feel for you man.
I was waiting for to pickup that garbage can with the loader and move it.would the owners get annoyed if those pine trees got damaged and had to be taken down,that way you could get thru the path easier.i do enjoy your play by play in the video entertaining it is.😎😎😎👍👍👍
You need your buddies tiny dump truck to help speed this job up 😂👍🏻
No doubt the precision is great, but you're fast in the movements. I think it's funny how folks think you put a excavator in a spot like threading a needle. All kinds of room. Lol. Great job as always.
Is that the largest bucket you have for that machine..? I'm thinkin it could be another half size larger with that soft muddy stuff.
Hey brother I haven’t seen any videos of your farm lately and how’s your grass doing in your yard? Just wondering?
The pond dredges you do. Do you have any problems with the tree huggers saying that your are ruining fish and wild life habitats?
Sorry i haven't caught your name yet. I love watching your videos. Been watching you for a week straight everyday. Thanx
Seeing the stakes being pulled I have to wonder... Have you tried the "beer bottle stacking", Golf ball from bottle to bottle, or lighting lighters, etc. with the new Volvo? I suppose you'd have to have the time to waste first. hahaha.
It must be Chris time. I’m hearing snap, crackle and pop!
What do you do with all the spoil you remove? Is it used somewhere or just stockpiled?
Pulling spikes, your the man. Ok I will watch the test of the video.
you could really use a small track dump truck, something similar in size to the skid steer but can probably haul 5-10x as much per load
he had one a while back. Not sure if it was a demo or if it wasn't worth the trouble.
You need one of those 4wd tipper construction dumpers
Have you ever not bid on a project because the access was impossible?
34:47 Couldn't you stockpile the pond goo somewhere and when it dries out run it thru that machine with the screens to remove sticks and rocks and have some rich top soil to sell?
Digging out and picking up tooth picks with a thumb, show off! 🤣🤣🤣Dr. Chris, can I come in for my quarterly cleaning?
Wow I bet you can put the stakes back in boards . Impressive