I've been a subscriber/fan for several years but today I realized that I've developed an admiration for your efficiency. It reminded me of when I had a printing business and through the years some printers rushed around but didn't get much done while some moved ever so slowly but the most efficient printers didn't waste motion or energy and at the end of the day their production was admirable. I'm looking forward to the next video of your next project.
You make it look too easy buddy. if it was me , I would end up digging too deep and would have a moat around the house before to long. Haha take care and be safe out there buddy.
I love watching the videos. I just can't believe you had a day where you could lay out that much fabric and wind didn't catch it and send it flying into the woods.
wow Chris you must be some proud that you bought that track machine! It is so smooth with a experienced operator like you and the man that normally works it. Great job done from start to finish hope your customer is happy.
It is called a 4 in 1 bucket. I used to be a plant operator in ye olde days (1990's) and we used Drotts for all house / building pads / roads etc. They used a 4 in 1 bucket. They allowed us to level and grade a pad within a 10 mm tolerance (with a laser receiver attached to the cab).
FOR A MINUTE THERE. YOU ALMOST LOOKED LIKE YOU KNEW WHAT YOU WERE DOING. WELL DONE & WITH THE OLD DRIVEWAY AZ WELL HERE CHRIS.... ( KNUCKLE👊🏽BUMP ) Letsdig18.....
We might look at our friends Cat 325BL with around 9000 hours and it’s a late 1990s but it’s only going to be used for farm use and I am 15 and never run an excavator so I hope dad buys it so I can get a chance to run it, also love your videos
Looks great. I'd like to get a track loader this year. Debating between a Kubota and Takeuchi. I demoed a 75 Kubota and was pretty impressed. Wanna try a Takeuchi this spring. Still up in the air about 4 in 1 bucket.
I stopped by the Tak dealer and checked out a TL10V2 the other day after watching your videos. Seems to be a little more comfortable and refined compared to my old TL150 choochie. Torn on wether to get rid of mine and get something a little newer and more comfortable or just keep it around and see how long it goes.
skidsteerdrew those older coochies are pretty damn amazing and reliable to the best of my knowledge. New stuff is nice but i would keep the old one. Unless you need more fuel efficiency and increased productivity.
Wouldin it be nice if the skid steers had a 6 way bucket attachment system on them just like your dozer has on it but still do all the same as it does now
sweet use of that 4N1 Bucket ( What Manufacturer is it ? = __________________ I use TORO 4N1 on my Dingo 320D Mini Skid Steer mini Skid Steer is all I need for around the Property only 2 Acres
Tell your uncle thanks for the advice on skidders. We turned down the local Cat dealer and bought a new TL12V2. They remind me of the new hollands back when we bought 1845 Cases for the farm.
Hey Chris anyway you can do a video on lift capacity of the new takeuchi maybe something heavy on pallets or something you know the weight of etc? Always like seeing what these things can do
Good call on the Geo tech, especially since there's going to be trucks driving on it. Your clay is much worse than ours is here in Idaho and if we don't dig it down to gravel we have to use Geo tech or the clay will just pump up through the gravel then you just end up with a mess again and have to do it all over again.
Clyde Acor hey. What certain version of geotech cloth do you prefer for this application? Exact name of product? Price? I’ve use cloth before but it’s been a while. I usually cut the grass and topsoil out and I’ll back in with base gravel but...some places pump. Thanks!
@@technicalitems731 I like to use the felt like cloth but a lot of customers often opt for the cheaper plastic. I don't have a particular brad that I use, I just use what's available at the time from my supplier. And I've paid anywhere from $150-$425 per roll depending on what it is and what the project calls for.
I should be glad you do my drive way too but I’m afraid It’ s à little bit too far for you, because I live in France in Normandy 😉. Love your video we do the same job. 👍👍
dr. Green Thumb there’s not a ton of places to put the camera in there. I place mine in that same spot or on the top of the bucket or inside the cab are about the best spots I’ve found
@@letsdig18 I have tried a few different types of staples that are sold in my area, and they usually bend before I can get them in the ground. We have tons of rocks up here lol
We went away from cat skid steers, all though I loved the ride and the noise level. We went to kabota 95s. We have 4 of them. Getting tired of the service now with the factory and local dealer. Almost time for another change. Looking for smooth operating joystick control can machine.
Jake Wright I bought a Cat 268b brand new. Loaded with cab, heat and a/c, hi flow and all options. Added a Loegering VTS track system. I guess it was around year 2006 or 2007? Owner operator. I have ran it in a professional, serious manner. I run it with 3 point turns and well thought out precise movements. I’ve never had much trouble with it besides a hose or 2, a belt, and now oil cooler needs o rings. Of course the cab is smaller than new models, side windows are sealed perfectly, and having a hinge door sucks..... I have had to replace some bearing assemblies, a rear roller, and a torsion on the VTS system. And 3 sets of rubber tracks at least. I’m in mountain area with clay and occasional granite. I had to replace one chain inside the box between axles because I didn’t know to tension the chain with maintenance at certain intervals. No big deal. The VTS system getting so much traction puts greater stress on chains. The VTS option was expensive but man does it back up hill, rides like a dream, pivots like a 299, and stabilized the machine with its wide long stance. I also get more ground clearance. And it’s easy to shovel the mud out from the tracks. The sprockets ate big and turn less revolutions. Speaking of...I’m about due for new sprockets. One advantage is I can take the VTS system off and run tires on jobs that would be more suitable. I can also remove the VTS system to work on them and Put on tires and keep making money with machine while doing the repairs! I bet I’ve got 1700 hours or 1300. Somewhere in the middle as the hour meter messed up and was not noticed by my father when I went to work out of town a a year or two after the collapse of 2008. I’m happy with it. I’ve bought and resold other machines on eBay and such...and from messing with other brands I’d say I’d pick Kubota or Takeuchi. I love the ride Cat has and the beefy new undercarriage. I like the dealer and parts availability of Cat. Back when my machine was new the Cat had the best joystick control. And the potential resell. But if I knew I had a good dealer and I had employees sitting in the seat and my own personal spine wasn’t taking the beating I’d go with a Tak or Kubota.... it’s just that I can’t stand the dang tractor dealer mentality for Kubota. Tak dealers can be a little flaky. Or in my area anyways.... I also wonder why Kubota and Tak don’t offer a walking suspension for their machines like the larger cat dozer offer or like the 299 cat.... it’s the only thing they are missing. The Pivoting roller frames would help the traction and ride. I really like the sliding up and down door of the Tak or Kubota and wide cab. I see a few Yanmar CTL machines online and wonder if it’s made by Tak or somebody? I like Yanmar mini excavators. But when adding a cab and features it spoils you when owning a Cat brand machine. It would be cool to see Yanmar offer a house brand CTL machine to match the Kubota and Tak. Maybe Tak is offering a machine to match them and I haven’t been aware of it?
Not shortchanging the skill of the man driving it one bit, but that Takeuchi seems like it's a sweet machine.I don't operate this gear so I couldn't tell you how it's doing is better or worse than 15 other equivalent manufacturers but it seems pretty sweet.
I having a horseshoe driveway done for my rig now I'm in moneta va wish I could of had u do it they guy is not as efficient as u and no fabric I asked he said we didn't need any but he also took off 5 inches of top soil off so we started with red clay then 100 ton of gravel different sizes some bigger rock limestone
chris u have me addicted to ur videos for the last 8 months lol. ;). you stephen cox andrew camarata elite earth works and chucke. no wonder im never bored
die warlock. What the hell dude. If the dude wants to do or say he’d do something for what ever price it’s not your place to say anything unless your a keyboard jockey. Just saying.
JW your right. Didn’t realize I was coming off like that. I just remember when I was first starting out, I liked to know what others were charging and what the costs of materials are to have something to base off of.
BikerFail16. So you have an account that you talk crap on people from and a account you post videos on. Is this all TH-cam is just a few people with 10 or 20 different accounts stirring shit up? Just like this DR DRAWS why in the world would the channel How farms works even come up in this conversation? How. And why. I don’t get it. Are you trying to talk shit or trying to get more people to watch that guys channel. Please explain. Enlighten me. Because I don’t care if that guy has notes for the stuff he has it’s non of my business he’s just trying to share his experiences his finances don’t matter. Does it?
Looks like Base gravel to me. Granite sand mixed with 57 size or smaller stone. They use it to roll and compact under asphalt road beds. Highway contractors typically roll and wet the gravel if setting up for asphalt highways or parking lots. Like you see on the highway expansion side lane projects. It’s not a loose washed Stone. You don’t want washed gravel because it rolls around loose like marbles and the open voids allow dirt and mud from underneath to creep up through to surface. Freezing also pulls organic material from the sub grade up to top of gravel. Washed gravel would also allow water to pass through down to dirt causing sub grade to hold water. Base gravel packs tight and forces water to shed off of the top layer of driveway. Most people get the base gravel properly graded and packed tight like in this gravel and for extra money and “bling” spreads a thin layer of washed stone on the top to simply make it pretty and to assist in keeping your shoes free of sand and grit. Like icing on a cake. For this video I suspect the customer needs to use the driveway for some period of time and pack it down even further with his big truck and call Chris to come back and smooth out the ruts. Naked Gravel drives are a never ending scraping maintenance but the most cost effective. Asphalt buys you time but costs money and eventually cracks and fails.
Good morning, can someone tell me the purpose of the fabric? I moved into a property with a 500' gravel driveway that is soft and spongy everywhere, it seems like mud and clay is pumping up through the gravel. I added 100 tons of 3/4 clean 2 years ago and it was fine for awhile but now it's back to the way it was??
Tim Crosby the fabric acts as barrier to keep the clay and mud coming up through the rock. The fabric actually lets you bridge over the clay and stuff and allows the rock to stay put in the driveway
Elite Earthworks LLC Thanks Neighbor....I live just north of you near Harrisonville, I appreciate the reply, do I need to remove the existing gravel then apply fabric then put the gravel back or just lay down fabric and apply new gravel such as 3" minus?
Tim Crosby that’s cool your not to far from me. You could remove some of the gravel if you want to save of it. Lay the fabric the put it down first then you could top coat if you want. Or if it’s not a huge deal or you have to worry about height you could lay the fabric on the rock then add more on top of the fabric. It will definitely make a good base. Thanks again
I've been a subscriber/fan for several years but today I realized that I've developed an admiration for your efficiency. It reminded me of when I had a printing business and through the years some printers rushed around but didn't get much done while some moved ever so slowly but the most efficient printers didn't waste motion or energy and at the end of the day their production was admirable. I'm looking forward to the next video of your next project.
A great decision to use fabric, it's worth every penny it cost!
You make it look too easy buddy. if it was me , I would end up digging too deep and would have a moat around the house before to long. Haha take care and be safe out there buddy.
I love watching the videos. I just can't believe you had a day where you could lay out that much fabric and wind didn't catch it and send it flying into the woods.
You was running that skid steer so good I thought for a minute that was Tim running it lol
Love watching work Chris you are one of the best grading guys ive seen,the best in the state of N.C. thanks for your videos. Really enjoy them.
Tell Shawn, good luck with his new rig and make lot's of money!!!
Good job Chris!!!
wow Chris you must be some proud that you bought that track machine! It is so smooth with a experienced operator like you and the man that normally works it.
Great job done from start to finish hope your customer is happy.
I see the tree's and bushes are blooming we still have snow on the ground in MA. There is hope of warmer weather soon.
Fast approaching 200,000 subs chris. Crazy
Love that clam shell bucket. What a time saver.👍
I really enjoy watching that 4 in 1 bucket with a skilled operator. Great video!!
LIKE the FABRIC laid down as well ... got to also help in keeping grass from growing up thru gravel
That bucket is a very interesting set up. Works well for scraping off the top layer. Stay safe!
Job well done I like that skid steer does the job very nicely and of course the operator 👍👍😎
Definitely getting your money's work with the new sikidsteer and quick too! Another easy job done right the first time! On to the next adventure.
Looks like the right man did the job !!! Well tidy!!
Nice job again Chris, Skid Steer looks so good....👌
The new driveway turned out very nice!
Love that bucket, that's a game changer right there.
That multi-function bucket is really cool!
Agreed, first time I have seen it in use!
It is called a 4 in 1 bucket. I used to be a plant operator in ye olde days (1990's) and we used Drotts for all house / building pads / roads etc. They used a 4 in 1 bucket. They allowed us to level and grade a pad within a 10 mm tolerance (with a laser receiver attached to the cab).
@@dannyinaus it only misses tilt
@@dannyinaus thanks for explaining that!
Outstanding...your so talented working with the earth..wish you lived on the West Coast...
That's a sweet ass bucket! Nice work Chris!
4 in 1 bucket looks handy nice work as always
Oh hell yeah! 4in 1 bucket.🤘
thank you for another relaxing video.. Love to see some action on that road grader if ever get a project use it on
Just a few videos ago Chris had a half mile of road he used the grader for. There was at least two videos worth of geader work
Good looking job always!
Stay safe
Dwayne
it did turn out well. nice work.
Hello I just got the notifications of your video and I just wanted to say keep up the good work and do whatever you can and I'm also a big fan
Nice finish to the job bro, ground looked fairly dry so I guess that helped.
FOR A MINUTE THERE.
YOU ALMOST LOOKED LIKE
YOU KNEW WHAT YOU WERE DOING.
WELL DONE & WITH THE OLD DRIVEWAY
AZ WELL HERE CHRIS....
( KNUCKLE👊🏽BUMP ) Letsdig18.....
👍👍🇵🇪🐕❤️, love the new skid steer.
We might look at our friends Cat 325BL with around 9000 hours and it’s a late 1990s but it’s only going to be used for farm use and I am 15 and never run an excavator so I hope dad buys it so I can get a chance to run it, also love your videos
Looks great. I'd like to get a track loader this year. Debating between a Kubota and Takeuchi. I demoed a 75 Kubota and was pretty impressed. Wanna try a Takeuchi this spring. Still up in the air about 4 in 1 bucket.
The driveway did turn out really nice
I stopped by the Tak dealer and checked out a TL10V2 the other day after watching your videos. Seems to be a little more comfortable and refined compared to my old TL150 choochie. Torn on wether to get rid of mine and get something a little newer and more comfortable or just keep it around and see how long it goes.
skidsteerdrew those older coochies are pretty damn amazing and reliable to the best of my knowledge. New stuff is nice but i would keep the old one. Unless you need more fuel efficiency and increased productivity.
Looking good there Chris.
That new skidsterer looks like it does a very nice job and very well equipped. I have not ran that brand yet. One day maybe I will get a crack at one.
I would just like to say that you are one heck of an operator!! Overall
Love doing driveways!!!
The skidsteer makes that look super easy.
In Australia mate we have 6in1 buckets 3times the size of that with rippers on the back as well your taka definitely needs a bigger bucket mate 👌
Nice job. How long did the over all project take you?
Looks great
That skid steer is like an angry beast just running around looking for something to devour.
Nice skid steer it almost sounds like an RC equipment skid steer
It looks like your having way to much fun in the new skid steer.
Wouldin it be nice if the skid steers had a 6 way bucket attachment system on them just like your dozer has on it but still do all the same as it does now
sweet use of that 4N1 Bucket ( What Manufacturer is it ? = __________________
I use TORO 4N1 on my Dingo 320D Mini Skid Steer
mini Skid Steer is all I need for around the Property only 2 Acres
Nice clean job👌
Tell your uncle thanks for the advice on skidders. We turned down the local Cat dealer and bought a new TL12V2. They remind me of the new hollands back when we bought 1845 Cases for the farm.
ted coffman cat is a great brand
Looks good!
Do you prefer foot pedals on your skid steer or just joysticks
So when do you run your compaction roller verses not using it?
Chris......Looks like that Takaeuchi works like a dream....nice speed to it.
Thanks for the video.
What kind of Rock was that and how about compaction? Great job Chris make it look easy!
Robert Morales it is what we call ABC or crusher run
Beautiful... 💜💚🤓
Hey Chris anyway you can do a video on lift capacity of the new takeuchi maybe something heavy on pallets or something you know the weight of etc? Always like seeing what these things can do
What is your preferred road fabric?
Good call on the Geo tech, especially since there's going to be trucks driving on it. Your clay is much worse than ours is here in Idaho and if we don't dig it down to gravel we have to use Geo tech or the clay will just pump up through the gravel then you just end up with a mess again and have to do it all over again.
Clyde Acor hey. What certain version of geotech cloth do you prefer for this application? Exact name of product? Price? I’ve use cloth before but it’s been a while. I usually cut the grass and topsoil out and I’ll back in with base gravel but...some places pump. Thanks!
@@technicalitems731 I like to use the felt like cloth but a lot of customers often opt for the cheaper plastic. I don't have a particular brad that I use, I just use what's available at the time from my supplier. And I've paid anywhere from $150-$425 per roll depending on what it is and what the project calls for.
What kind of fabric did u use......here in east TN we use a real thick one but it’s expensive.
I should be glad you do my drive way too but I’m afraid It’ s à little bit too far for you, because I live in France in Normandy 😉. Love your video we do the same job. 👍👍
The tl12 v2 is by far the smoothest operating skid steer or ever been in. Great machines
I like how you highlighted the 4 in 1 bucket! I know what you did there. Lol👍. And nice work!
Brian Webber lol I caught that too 🙄🤣
@@eliteearthworksllc I would say he was getting his"digs in". Lol
Brian Webber 🤣 I think he was!
Brian Webber ....found a comment I can reply too.......😎😉👍
D C 🤣 what’s up!!
Great view of a bucket. Is there any way to do more of a natural view on the skidsteer?
dr. Green Thumb there’s not a ton of places to put the camera in there. I place mine in that same spot or on the top of the bucket or inside the cab are about the best spots I’ve found
@@eliteearthworksllc I was hinting more at changing the angle so we can see ahead instead of just looking at the bucket.
dr. Green Thumb gotcha lol that’s possible too
Looks great! How you liking the V2 so far?
I think Chris is refraining from answering because he doesn't make you all jealous lol! She seems to be working awesome!
burningdinosaurs that’s probably true what a nice guy
Nice job! Whenever we try to put down fabric or geo, it is ALWAYS windy!! And no, stakes don't help LOL
sod staples
@@letsdig18 I have tried a few different types of staples that are sold in my area, and they usually bend before I can get them in the ground. We have tons of rocks up here lol
I only put fabric down on windy days
@dehavenfamily i use nails. Works like a charm.
Cool!
Like the video, thanks, man .
We went away from cat skid steers, all though I loved the ride and the noise level. We went to kabota 95s. We have 4 of them. Getting tired of the service now with the factory and local dealer. Almost time for another change. Looking for smooth operating joystick control can machine.
Jake Wright I bought a Cat 268b brand new. Loaded with cab, heat and a/c, hi flow and all options. Added a Loegering VTS track system. I guess it was around year 2006 or 2007? Owner operator. I have ran it in a professional, serious manner. I run it with 3 point turns and well thought out precise movements. I’ve never had much trouble with it besides a hose or 2, a belt, and now oil cooler needs o rings. Of course the cab is smaller than new models, side windows are sealed perfectly, and having a hinge door sucks..... I have had to replace some bearing assemblies, a rear roller, and a torsion on the VTS system. And 3 sets of rubber tracks at least. I’m in mountain area with clay and occasional granite. I had to replace one chain inside the box between axles because I didn’t know to tension the chain with maintenance at certain intervals. No big deal. The VTS system getting so much traction puts greater stress on chains. The VTS option was expensive but man does it back up hill, rides like a dream, pivots like a 299, and stabilized the machine with its wide long stance. I also get more ground clearance. And it’s easy to shovel the mud out from the tracks. The sprockets ate big and turn less revolutions. Speaking of...I’m about due for new sprockets. One advantage is I can take the VTS system off and run tires on jobs that would be more suitable. I can also remove the VTS system to work on them and Put on tires and keep making money with machine while doing the repairs! I bet I’ve got 1700 hours or 1300. Somewhere in the middle as the hour meter messed up and was not noticed by my father when I went to work out of town a a year or two after the collapse of 2008. I’m happy with it. I’ve bought and resold other machines on eBay and such...and from messing with other brands I’d say I’d pick Kubota or Takeuchi. I love the ride Cat has and the beefy new undercarriage. I like the dealer and parts availability of Cat. Back when my machine was new the Cat had the best joystick control. And the potential resell. But if I knew I had a good dealer and I had employees sitting in the seat and my own personal spine wasn’t taking the beating I’d go with a Tak or Kubota.... it’s just that I can’t stand the dang tractor dealer mentality for Kubota. Tak dealers can be a little flaky. Or in my area anyways.... I also wonder why Kubota and Tak don’t offer a walking suspension for their machines like the larger cat dozer offer or like the 299 cat.... it’s the only thing they are missing. The Pivoting roller frames would help the traction and ride. I really like the sliding up and down door of the Tak or Kubota and wide cab. I see a few Yanmar CTL machines online and wonder if it’s made by Tak or somebody? I like Yanmar mini excavators. But when adding a cab and features it spoils you when owning a Cat brand machine. It would be cool to see Yanmar offer a house brand CTL machine to match the Kubota and Tak. Maybe Tak is offering a machine to match them and I haven’t been aware of it?
Not shortchanging the skill of the man driving it one bit, but that Takeuchi seems like it's a sweet machine.I don't operate this gear so I couldn't tell you how it's doing is better or worse than 15 other equivalent manufacturers but it seems pretty sweet.
What brand or kind of fabric do you use? I'm wanting to do the same on my driveway. Thanks
Linq GTF200 woven fabric
So, is the little red Toyota at the end of the video for sale? Whats the story.
I don't know if that new skid steer makes you look awesome or if you make the skid steer look good
I having a horseshoe driveway done for my rig now I'm in moneta va wish I could of had u do it they guy is not as efficient as u and no fabric I asked he said we didn't need any but he also took off 5 inches of top soil off so we started with red clay then 100 ton of gravel different sizes some bigger rock limestone
chris u have me addicted to ur videos for the last 8 months lol. ;). you stephen cox andrew camarata elite earth works and chucke. no wonder im never bored
You need to look up ( mustie1 )
Thanks man!
Not a problem, I enjoy learning about many subjects.
Use time lapse. I'd like to see a wider view of the project while your working.
How much would a job like that cost to have done on average with the stone, ground work and the fabric?
die warlock. What the hell dude. If the dude wants to do or say he’d do something for what ever price it’s not your place to say anything unless your a keyboard jockey. Just saying.
JW your right. Didn’t realize I was coming off like that. I just remember when I was first starting out, I liked to know what others were charging and what the costs of materials are to have something to base off of.
How farms works tells all! Personal preference.
We all know he gets payed, look what his stuff cost, he got notes, lol!
BikerFail16. So you have an account that you talk crap on people from and a account you post videos on. Is this all TH-cam is just a few people with 10 or 20 different accounts stirring shit up? Just like this DR DRAWS why in the world would the channel How farms works even come up in this conversation? How. And why. I don’t get it. Are you trying to talk shit or trying to get more people to watch that guys channel. Please explain. Enlighten me. Because I don’t care if that guy has notes for the stuff he has it’s non of my business he’s just trying to share his experiences his finances don’t matter. Does it?
Does it ever not rain down your way ?😁
What kind of fabric you use?
I would like to know the same thing, I’m putting stone under a carport and I want to prevent weeds from coming up.
No yelling at tim on cb yet? Darn 😂 was kinda hoping to hear some cb shit talk lmao
Where in NC do you live I live up there in Shelby NC till I was 17 now I'm in Gainesville. Ga I really enjoy watching you do your work
I know he is a little east of Raleigh NC. Near Wendell NC if I remember right ?
Man that hoochies cycle times are amazing. I know you didn't go full lift but your scoop to lift and dump times make my cases look horrid.
Does anybody know the make and model of the 4 in 1 bucket?
Man, That New Skid is QUIET !!! Very Nice.......
A driveway made by Chris should last a lifetime.
Needs a good role now.
How do you figure the amount of stone you needed?
Length x width x depth =Cubic yards and covert to weight of material per ton.
can someone tell me what a job like this "should" cost? I need exactly this type of work for my driveway. my driveway is the same length as his too.
Probably around 7,000$ give or take a little...depending on how far you have to truck the stone, etc.
I aint watched it yet. But great video lol
watch out for that camer chris
You are nearly, but not quite as good as me on Machines. Good job.
4:20 didn't need that flag anyway 😂
What type of gravel is that?
My question too.
It seems to as it gives a nice smooth and compact surface.
Looks like Base gravel to me. Granite sand mixed with 57 size or smaller stone. They use it to roll and compact under asphalt road beds. Highway contractors typically roll and wet the gravel if setting up for asphalt highways or parking lots. Like you see on the highway expansion side lane projects. It’s not a loose washed Stone. You don’t want washed gravel because it rolls around loose like marbles and the open voids allow dirt and mud from underneath to creep up through to surface. Freezing also pulls organic material from the sub grade up to top of gravel. Washed gravel would also allow water to pass through down to dirt causing sub grade to hold water. Base gravel packs tight and forces water to shed off of the top layer of driveway. Most people get the base gravel properly graded and packed tight like in this gravel and for extra money and “bling” spreads a thin layer of washed stone on the top to simply make it pretty and to assist in keeping your shoes free of sand and grit. Like icing on a cake. For this video I suspect the customer needs to use the driveway for some period of time and pack it down even further with his big truck and call Chris to come back and smooth out the ruts. Naked Gravel drives are a never ending scraping maintenance but the most cost effective. Asphalt buys you time but costs money and eventually cracks and fails.
Good morning, can someone tell me the purpose of the fabric? I moved into a property with a 500' gravel driveway that is soft and spongy everywhere, it seems like mud and clay is pumping up through the gravel. I added 100 tons of 3/4 clean 2 years ago and it was fine for awhile but now it's back to the way it was??
Tim Crosby the fabric acts as barrier to keep the clay and mud coming up through the rock. The fabric actually lets you bridge over the clay and stuff and allows the rock to stay put in the driveway
Elite Earthworks LLC Thanks Neighbor....I live just north of you near Harrisonville, I appreciate the reply, do I need to remove the existing gravel then apply fabric then put the gravel back or just lay down fabric and apply new gravel such as 3" minus?
Tim Crosby that’s cool your not to far from me. You could remove some of the gravel if you want to save of it. Lay the fabric the put it down first then you could top coat if you want. Or if it’s not a huge deal or you have to worry about height you could lay the fabric on the rock then add more on top of the fabric. It will definitely make a good base. Thanks again
Hopefully the "fan" will provide feedback here.
Can you make head cam video in the skid steer
you would get sea sick
letsdig18 I don’t mind lol it would be awesome to see a head cam video of you running the new skid steer! 🇺🇸😇🖖🏻💪🏻💯
What would happen if you put the rock right on top of the fabric instead of back filling it with the dirt first?
thats what i did, no dirt on top of the fabric
@@letsdig18 oh, must have been the camera angle of I missed it one.
The camera position on the skid steer sucks, just love looking at the dirt or raised bucket, but I love watching your videos.