Sam, A man with a plan alone may not see it thru. But when we lay it to the Lord thru prayer our plans become firm and shall not vary for he is with us.
Hope you get the jobs. I’m sure you have found out by now. That one property in the valley was definitely a pond. You can see the water. Hope you have a great rest of the week.
Only thimg I do different is walk the owmer through with me, so what you are saying the owner hears, so they know why it costs what it does, and I know what I dping over somebody else. Rarely do I walk it by myself. Also so we can identify we are going the right direction. So their is no "I thought you were going this way, not that way" thing to get money off at the end.
Our church used to go and do a Total Life Encounter production at camp Agope, for the kids. The roads were washed out probably 10 years ago. Cool to see that in the video
That was cool to run accross that video having been there some. Those roads have been in bad shape for a long time. We got the 2 worst ones for now and they turned out great... God Bless and Thanks... Sam
Thank you Jason and I sure appreciate you sharing that. The Lord is sending encouragement to keep the fire going. So God Bless and thanks for supporting the channel to help reach other folks as well...
When I owned a landscaping company I liked doing estimates. materials, labor, time, profit all get figured in. I used my knowledge to help the owner get what they wanted. I got some I lost some. Advice someone told me once is this. "If you're getting all of the jobs you bid, your price is too low." I do pray you get the ones you want and don't get the others. And yes, I watched till the very end and was pleasantly surprised to see our pic at the end of the video. Thank you Sam.
That is an interesting way to look at pricing the job. Around here there is so much work folks are just excited that a guy will show up and look at it. Hope the pics help you get a few views. I've been watching the ambulance conversion and that is a cool conversion.
Sam thank you for all the great videos, especially the messages at the end. Jesus is the only Way, the Truth, and the Life! Look forward to meeting with you for a bid/quote soon. May God continue to bless you brother. -B. Campbell
That one with the hidden pond sure does look like it was either logged and replanted or burned and replanted. That sure is a interesting pond. Like you I have a mini 2. My problem is I live under Luke AFB pattern so to fly I have a 30 minute drive to get free airspace. I will be moving soon so hope to be able to fly more soon. Thank you and be safe.
Right, I want to go look at that pond to check it out. Not being able to fly the drone at home would be a bad deal. Maybe you can move to the place where you can... Thanks, Sam
Hello Sam…Man I hope you get all them Jobs 👍🏻. I look forward to seeing the videos ! I appreciate the Message Boss, You do a Great job with those ! Take Care and Stay Safe !
Thanks Roxy, I'm starting the road repair on Monday. But someone else is doing the work on the Baptism area. But I will get some video as it is now... Thanks, Sam
Enjoyed the video Sam. Those are some nice jobs you looked at. I hated having to clear jobs that they had cut the timber off of. Especially pine trees because of their tap roots. Even Smith Worx Cat 313 would get a good workout on those short cut stumps. Finding them all is going to drive you nuts. I'm just glad that I used a Cat D8H or the Cat D6 for those kind of jobs. We didn't use excavators for clearing 35 yrs ago I don't think I would have had the patience to use one. 😂 I would love to see Lindsey @SmithWorx on that hillside clearing stumps.😂 Can't wait to see the videos with Idigit4. Great message! Be Safe Out There!
Thanks Jim, I'm beginning to think that job is more than I can tackle at one time. I suggested, to the owner, that we do a couple days and see what progress there is before either of us commit to such a large piece of ground. Smith Worx would look good up on that hill in the 313... Thanks
Stumbled across your channel by complete accident but glad i did. Love the content and appreciate the message at the end of the videos. thank you for sharing and keep up the amazing work god bless
Thank you Billy and welcome to the channel. The Lord brought you to the channel 😁! I appreciate what you said and really appreciate you supporting the channel. God Bless, Sam
Amen, my beloved brother in Christ Jesus. Another great video. Amen to us making plans. If the Lord wills, we will do this or that. The obedient servant will want to walk in the will of Christ. God bless you, my brother.
Yes Sir! We don't make money on these days but 100% necessary to line up the jobs. I've been seeing the thumbnails where you have that dozer all opened up. Will get caught up on some videos at some point. Busy is the right word, for sure. God Bless and I appreciate you James...
how do you weed out the people who want Free work, as in they get you to do it and then explain that they don't have the money to pay.😂 I used to be a partner in an auto shop and I always loved that... After that experience I trust people about as far as I could throw them. It works both ways though, I've seen many business 's try to get over on the customer and have had that done on me as well. That's why I do most things I can myself.
Yup, I know what you mean. A lot of folks cheating each other in this ole crooked world for sure. I haven't had anyone refuse or not pay so far. I had one deal where a bank escrow account was involved and it was a complete mess but I finally was paid. If in the event someone didn't pay or refused to pay I could put what is called a mechanic's lein on the property. You have to go to court to finalize it but once it is done the property has a lein on it that would be paid if the property is ever sold. Civil suit is another way to collect the money as well....
@@tristardigginI didn't know that you could do a mechanics lean in construction. Had to hold a customers vehicle for 3 months once over a thousand dollar repair. They had the nerve to call and ask after 2 months could I just let them get it and pay later. I moved it in and out of the shop everyday until they sent a friend and a coworker with their credit card to pick it up. I guess they were ashamed. They let their daughter borrow it or something and the drive shaft came out while daughter had it and broke the transfercase housing and they felt like daughter should pay after they approved the repair. So they didn't think they should have to pay me for the repairs I guess, since it broke when daughter had it IDK. This was a long time ago before I got into trucking.
I just recently started watching your videos after I just came across one scrolling through TH-cam. I really enjoy watching you do excavation work and clearing off properties and such. I see you have the DJI mini 2, I have 5 Dji drones now including the mini 2 which I have had over 2 years now and it’s been a fantastic little drone. But I also have both mini 3 and mini 3 pro. And the mavic air 2 and air 2s I love to fly them all lol. Hopefully I can get the mavic air 3 soon. I heard you talking about the mini 2 being under 250 grams and it doesn’t require a license. The only time you will need a license is for commercial use of the drone and it doesn’t matter if it is under 250 grams if you’re drone is making you money the FAA says you need a part 107 course. And to be honest it has more stuff regarding different classes of airspace. It’s actually a pretty difficult test and 90% of the information you will probably never use when flying a drone. But the good news is that if you’re just flying recreationally for entertainment and TH-cam videos and stuff then you don’t need the part 107. If you do purchase a heavier drone such as the air 2s or mavic 3 then it will weigh more than 250 grams and all you would have to do is register it with the FAA as a recreational pilot. It’s very simple to log into the FAA website/uas and create an account and pay 5 dollars and the just put your drones serial number on their site and they will issue you a number to use with as many drones as you want. I also heard you talk about having to replace the mini 2 several times. The mini 3 pro has obstacle avoidance and it has point of interest mode you can lock in on your target and the drone will circle a radius around it as big as you need it to that is handy when filming properties. It also has active tracking and you can lock in on your dozer or vehicle and it follows you while dodging objects. It works pretty well I have a few videos on my channel using it.
Thanks for all the good info. I have misunderstood the license thing for a while now. I have always thought you had to get that license if you went 250g or higher. So, what you said clears that up. Sounds like the mini 3 pro is what I need. Would love the tracking ability. I appreciate you supporting the channel too. Thanks, Sam
Morning Mister! We just did 5 bids in a week never know until contacted is signed. Would love to drum up more earth work and bring our diesel man to work. Love running our equipment and making money. Keep on keeping on brother
If you had to start over in your business what 3 or 4 pieces of equipment would you start with besides a truck and trailer. God bless your show, I love what you do with it and your ministry. I’ve done excavation since I was a toddler and now looking to start my own business in Indiana, just looking for a little direction
Hey Caleb, I appreciate that and thanks for supporting the channel. That’s is cool that you are starting your own business. It’s challenging but very rewarding too. If I were starting over I would go with a skid steer, mini x, power rake and a brush cutter. The skid steer and mini x make a great combo and complement each other. The brush cutter will give you work in wet times when you can’t do dirt work and also winter time work. The power rake is an amazingly attachment and really makes the finish work look fantastic… God Bless and wish you well, Sam
@@tristardiggin especially if your doing a job, with no heavy duty dozer work, you bring one machine. Really a 313 and a tracked skid steer, you could do alot of damage
Thank you Reid, and welcome to the channel. 😁 I love the work I do and enjoy providing it through the videos for folks like you to enjoy as well. Thanks and God Bless, Sam
Right on that's what I like about different states different ways of doing stuff. Love it.! How do you feel the market is over there. In need of more excavators or is it saturated in your area.
Right, things are different where ever you are. There are a lot of excavators in the area but the amount of work is good for now. Don’t know of anyone struggling except folks who are trying to get started. If you have been in business for a bit there is definitely steady work…
Sam that was an awesome behind the scenes. Estimates can take a lot of time and sometimes are hard to find the time to get to them all. I really like that trailer you have there. Told my kiddo he was gonna cry when he seen how easy that was. He gets to unhook my trailer at the end of the day sometimes. Thanks so much for the mention in your video. I really appreciate that. My wife watched as well and said she was glad you liked my sense of humor. Says that’s why she married me. Means a lot you doing that. I got a message on TH-cam s about it this morning. But couldn’t watch till this evening. I bought a Dr Pepper on the way to the jobsite in honor of it lol. That was a great message as well. I went through a lot of praying and asking for the right answers when I wanted to buy a machine and start a business. I was scared even when feeling that God wanted that for me. I kept asking myself (and still do at times) if it was my plans or his. Is this really what he wants for me? But it seems like it’s all falling together in perfect time. I believe it’s by his hand. I couldn’t put it together like this. Thanks again for the mention, means a lot. Keep up the great videos. I look forward to them!!
Ps I find golf balls all over the place. I’ve found balloons in the woods where I used to hunt but not on a jobsite. And I found a spoon on a job last summer. I wedged it into the side of a telephone pole so it’s sticking out. What I have found on many of our jobs in town is marbles. We will be digging in gas lines and find marbles all over. I have them all to our inspector and she had a jar full of them after 2 years in town. But on all my own jobs I find golf balls!!
Well, and all this time I figured she married you for your charming good looks! But it was the sense of humor 😁🤣. I was proud to give the channel mention and tell folks about your channel. I appreciate your wittness and love for the Lord and willingness to share. Man, I bet that Dr. Pepper was good!😁 Keep up the good work and trusting the Lord to move your business forward is a great plan. God Bless, Sam
@@tristardiggin I wonder if it was just popular for the kids back in the day or if they used them to test sewer pipes to see if they had enough fall in them. It’s always around really old houses that we fine them.
If you get the cat on backwards then the dovetail will lift it but if you try to pull on the dovetail ain't having it the hydraulic jacks are the best thing ever, 13 seconds to get on or off best thing ever. I really like the remote and the hydraulic dovetail to get things on and off from the cab diamond C makes a real nice trailer. What is yours rated for, what model do you have?
@@tristardiggin I got the fat max 212ss ( only 4 tires but they are 17.5 with 18 ply tires) 30' It is rated at 25,900# and weighs 7350# so legally I can haul 18,550. With the cat and the mini all the chains and boomers I might be a touch over. I really need to weigh the cat or just take the whole rig down to the scales and the take the weight of the truck off to see where I am at. The DOT out here is serious. If you ever get a shorter like you mentioned in a previous video I would suggest looking at the one I have with the electric over hydraulic disk brakes and the adjustable suspension. I definitely notice the difference in the stopping power. also I think you said you were looking to put a gas engine on your dump trailer. If you have a PTO on that ram you could plumb quick connects like on the skid steer attachments to the back of the truck and off the trailer and run the trailer off your PTO. I have a 28000# winch on the front of 550 that is part of the bumper that runs off the PTO and have thought about putting in a valve (like when we switch from jacks to the dovetail) so I could run my dump trailer or the goose neck off of the truck but sadly I haven't made the time. In the mean time I did install line off the battery of the truck ran to the rear with forklift connects that I can hook up to the dump trailer so I never run out of power it works well enough
Well, you are definitely getting the best part! 😁 God Bless and I appreciate you sharing that. Let other folks know about the message at the end, even if they just watch that... Sam
South Africa! Wow! That is cool to know. I'm constantly amazed at where folks are watching this channel from. God Bless and thank for supporting the channel... Sam
Right, exactly! I would just have to take my truck and trailer and go get him where it fell thru along the interstate...😁 I love messing with him and especially over the trailer...😅🤣😂 Because he dishes it right back out as well...
Using clay to build up roads. You guys must have some special clay over on that side. We would never build up roads with our clay here in wa state. Lol . Nice land though that you get to work in.
Almost always by a daily rate. To me there are too many variables and plans change to much to give a set price. Working by daily rate folks know what they are getting and if plans change they know changes and additional work is by the hour. Hope that helps... Sam
@@tristardiggin Thank you so much it definitely helps a lot. I just bought a Kubota SVL75 and a Kubota KX057 that i use for my concrete and hardscape business but trying to get into excavation a little more.
One of my new favorite excavation channels, love the message at the end .
Hey thanks, I appreciate that and welcome to the channel. Glad you are enjoying the message in the videos.
God Bless
@@tristardiggin As a Christian, I really appreciate your clean language and willingness to share your faith even in business. Keep it up! Blessings.
Thanks I appreciate that! 😀
Sam, A man with a plan alone may not see it thru. But when we lay it to the Lord thru prayer our plans become firm and shall not vary for he is with us.
That is right Jim. What the Lord sets out to do He will accomplish it...
Sam
LETSDIG18 FINDS ALL THE BALLOONS AND DIRT PERFECT FINDS ALL THE SPOONS GREAT VIDEOS MAN KEEP THEM COMING AND GOD BLESS
Thank you Ronnie and you are exactly right on those channels. Thanks for supporting this channel and God Bless...
Sam
Hope you get the jobs. I’m sure you have found out by now. That one property in the valley was definitely a pond. You can see the water. Hope you have a great rest of the week.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I got a couple of them so far. Others are still thinking it over...
That’s awesome. I can understand that.
Only thimg I do different is walk the owmer through with me, so what you are saying the owner hears, so they know why it costs what it does, and I know what I dping over somebody else. Rarely do I walk it by myself. Also so we can identify we are going the right direction. So their is no "I thought you were going this way, not that way" thing to get money off at the end.
Right, that is a great way you are doing it.
Sam
Sitting here watching it I recognized a few of those job sites so you got a few of them anyway enjoy the video
Yup, I did get some of them. 😀
Good morning, Sam. It is Thursday morning here in Savannah, Ga. Hope you and Diesal have a great day.
Thank you James and I hope you have a blessed day as well...
Sam
Our church used to go and do a Total Life Encounter production at camp Agope, for the kids. The roads were washed out probably 10 years ago. Cool to see that in the video
That was cool to run accross that video having been there some. Those roads have been in bad shape for a long time. We got the 2 worst ones for now and they turned out great...
God Bless and Thanks...
Sam
Thank you for the messages its like going to church on Wednesday helps me through the week God bless love you brother
Thank you Jason and I sure appreciate you sharing that. The Lord is sending encouragement to keep the fire going. So God Bless and thanks for supporting the channel to help reach other folks as well...
Yes sir I have found a golf ball on nearly every project I have done.
Yup, kinda like an Easter egg hunt on the job site.. .
Thanks, Sam
When I owned a landscaping company I liked doing estimates. materials, labor, time, profit all get figured in. I used my knowledge to help the owner get what they wanted. I got some I lost some. Advice someone told me once is this. "If you're getting all of the jobs you bid, your price is too low." I do pray you get the ones you want and don't get the others.
And yes, I watched till the very end and was pleasantly surprised to see our pic at the end of the video. Thank you Sam.
That is an interesting way to look at pricing the job. Around here there is so much work folks are just excited that a guy will show up and look at it. Hope the pics help you get a few views. I've been watching the ambulance conversion and that is a cool conversion.
@@tristardiggin I appreciate that. we have a bunch filmed, just have to edit them
Sam thank you for all the great videos, especially the messages at the end. Jesus is the only Way, the Truth, and the Life! Look forward to meeting with you for a bid/quote soon. May God continue to bless you brother. -B. Campbell
Thank you, I appreciate that. I agree, He is the way. Looking forward to meeting yall and looking at the work.
God Bless,
Sam
That one with the hidden pond sure does look like it was either logged and replanted or burned and replanted. That sure is a interesting pond. Like you I have a mini 2. My problem is I live under Luke AFB pattern so to fly I have a 30 minute drive to get free airspace. I will be moving soon so hope to be able to fly more soon. Thank you and be safe.
Right, I want to go look at that pond to check it out. Not being able to fly the drone at home would be a bad deal. Maybe you can move to the place where you can...
Thanks,
Sam
Nice video as always. It’s always fun to look around at new projects and try to envision how everything will unfold.
Right, one of the best parts of the jobs is seeing it in your mind before you start the work. If you can't see it, you can't dig it...
Hello Sam…Man I hope you get all them Jobs 👍🏻. I look forward to seeing the videos !
I appreciate the Message Boss, You do a Great job with those !
Take Care and Stay Safe !
Thanks, hope so too. The first one will definitely be a cool project to do...
I hope you took the youth camp job. I want to see the Baptism Plot finished. Fingers crossed 🤞.Good message
Thanks Roxy, I'm starting the road repair on Monday. But someone else is doing the work on the Baptism area. But I will get some video as it is now...
Thanks,
Sam
I have always enjoyed your videos and the message. However, I must admit at about 8:52 at full volume, I was on the floor laughing hysterically!
Well, you heard that frog too. There was some big ones around there! 😁 Whew, editing doesn't catch everything thing. 🤪
Enjoyed the video Sam. Those are some nice jobs you looked at. I hated having to clear jobs that they had cut the timber off of. Especially pine trees because of their tap roots. Even Smith Worx Cat 313 would get a good workout on those short cut stumps. Finding them all is going to drive you nuts. I'm just glad that I used a Cat D8H or the Cat D6 for those kind of jobs. We didn't use excavators for clearing 35 yrs ago I don't think I would have had the patience to use one. 😂 I would love to see Lindsey @SmithWorx on that hillside clearing stumps.😂 Can't wait to see the videos with Idigit4. Great message! Be Safe Out There!
Thanks Jim, I'm beginning to think that job is more than I can tackle at one time. I suggested, to the owner, that we do a couple days and see what progress there is before either of us commit to such a large piece of ground. Smith Worx would look good up on that hill in the 313...
Thanks
I love the drone shots. That is a handy tool.
Yes, for getting an aerial view of jobs is great. Thanks....
Sam
Great video, I can see a 313 in your future. 😀
Yup, I can see that too! 😁
👍I hope you get the jobs. I was just looking at that power plant the other day on Google Earth along with a couple others. Thanks for the message
Yup, thanks John...
Stumbled across your channel by complete accident but glad i did. Love the content and appreciate the message at the end of the videos. thank you for sharing and keep up the amazing work god bless
Thank you Billy and welcome to the channel. The Lord brought you to the channel 😁! I appreciate what you said and really appreciate you supporting the channel.
God Bless,
Sam
Good afternoon & God bless you all
Thank you...
Amen, my beloved brother in Christ Jesus. Another great video.
Amen to us making plans.
If the Lord wills, we will do this or that.
The obedient servant will want to walk in the will of Christ. God bless you, my brother.
Thank you Bill and we'll said, Amen...
Sam
"Nice video".I like the way you share it with us.
Thank you Michael, I appreciate it...
God Bless,
Sam
Sometimes the behind-the-scenes stuff is harder than the work itself. Haven't heard from you lately. BUSY BUSY BUSY. Good video & message, keep it up.
Yes Sir! We don't make money on these days but 100% necessary to line up the jobs. I've been seeing the thumbnails where you have that dozer all opened up. Will get caught up on some videos at some point. Busy is the right word, for sure.
God Bless and I appreciate you James...
Hey brother. Enjoyed your video.
Thanks Craig! I certainly appreciate you supporting the channel...
Sam
I hope you get all of those jobs. I appreciate the message.
Thanks Mike...
Another awesome video and message! God bless you!
Thank you and I certainly appreciate you supporting the channel with views and comments...
I like road building videos. I hope you get those jobs. God bless.
Thank you Andrew, I appreciate that. I really enjoy them. I'm anxious to do that first one If I get it. Thanks for supporting the channel...
how do you weed out the people who want Free work, as in they get you to do it and then explain that they don't have the money to pay.😂 I used to be a partner in an auto shop and I always loved that... After that experience I trust people about as far as I could throw them. It works both ways though, I've seen many business 's try to get over on the customer and have had that done on me as well. That's why I do most things I can myself.
Yup, I know what you mean. A lot of folks cheating each other in this ole crooked world for sure. I haven't had anyone refuse or not pay so far. I had one deal where a bank escrow account was involved and it was a complete mess but I finally was paid. If in the event someone didn't pay or refused to pay I could put what is called a mechanic's lein on the property. You have to go to court to finalize it but once it is done the property has a lein on it that would be paid if the property is ever sold. Civil suit is another way to collect the money as well....
@@tristardigginI didn't know that you could do a mechanics lean in construction. Had to hold a customers vehicle for 3 months once over a thousand dollar repair. They had the nerve to call and ask after 2 months could I just let them get it and pay later. I moved it in and out of the shop everyday until they sent a friend and a coworker with their credit card to pick it up. I guess they were ashamed. They let their daughter borrow it or something and the drive shaft came out while daughter had it and broke the transfercase housing and they felt like daughter should pay after they approved the repair. So they didn't think they should have to pay me for the repairs I guess, since it broke when daughter had it IDK. This was a long time ago before I got into trucking.
Wow! Folks will try anything...
I just recently started watching your videos after I just came across one scrolling through TH-cam. I really enjoy watching you do excavation work and clearing off properties and such. I see you have the DJI mini 2, I have 5 Dji drones now including the mini 2 which I have had over 2 years now and it’s been a fantastic little drone. But I also have both mini 3 and mini 3 pro. And the mavic air 2 and air 2s I love to fly them all lol. Hopefully I can get the mavic air 3 soon. I heard you talking about the mini 2 being under 250 grams and it doesn’t require a license. The only time you will need a license is for commercial use of the drone and it doesn’t matter if it is under 250 grams if you’re drone is making you money the FAA says you need a part 107 course. And to be honest it has more stuff regarding different classes of airspace. It’s actually a pretty difficult test and 90% of the information you will probably never use when flying a drone. But the good news is that if you’re just flying recreationally for entertainment and TH-cam videos and stuff then you don’t need the part 107. If you do purchase a heavier drone such as the air 2s or mavic 3 then it will weigh more than 250 grams and all you would have to do is register it with the FAA as a recreational pilot. It’s very simple to log into the FAA website/uas and create an account and pay 5 dollars and the just put your drones serial number on their site and they will issue you a number to use with as many drones as you want. I also heard you talk about having to replace the mini 2 several times. The mini 3 pro has obstacle avoidance and it has point of interest mode you can lock in on your target and the drone will circle a radius around it as big as you need it to that is handy when filming properties. It also has active tracking and you can lock in on your dozer or vehicle and it follows you while dodging objects. It works pretty well I have a few videos on my channel using it.
Thanks for all the good info. I have misunderstood the license thing for a while now. I have always thought you had to get that license if you went 250g or higher. So, what you said clears that up. Sounds like the mini 3 pro is what I need. Would love the tracking ability. I appreciate you supporting the channel too.
Thanks,
Sam
Another great video. 👍🏼
Thanks and I appreciate you supporting the channel...
Sam
Morning Mister! We just did 5 bids in a week never know until contacted is signed. Would love to drum up more earth work and bring our diesel man to work. Love running our equipment and making money. Keep on keeping on brother
Thanks! We certainly can't make any money if we don't spend the time looking at them. Have a Bless day...
Sam
If you had to start over in your business what 3 or 4 pieces of equipment would you start with besides a truck and trailer. God bless your show, I love what you do with it and your ministry. I’ve done excavation since I was a toddler and now looking to start my own business in Indiana, just looking for a little direction
Hey Caleb, I appreciate that and thanks for supporting the channel.
That’s is cool that you are starting your own business. It’s challenging but very rewarding too.
If I were starting over I would go with a skid steer, mini x, power rake and a brush cutter. The skid steer and mini x make a great combo and complement each other. The brush cutter will give you work in wet times when you can’t do dirt work and also winter time work. The power rake is an amazingly attachment and really makes the finish work look fantastic…
God Bless and wish you well,
Sam
Great video and message as always, thanks for sharing your quoting day!!
Thanks Mark and have a great day!
God Bless...
@@tristardiggin yessir you too!
Absolutely, the 313 is the all around small contractor machine
And it makes you grin when you think about getting one...😁
@@tristardiggin I'd like the 313 gc with thumb and blade
That would be a nice machine. The blade on that size machine could do some work...
@@tristardiggin especially if your doing a job, with no heavy duty dozer work, you bring one machine. Really a 313 and a tracked skid steer, you could do alot of damage
Amen on the golf balls
Sounds like you have found a few yourself...😁
@@tristardiggin we collect them, I have buckets full in the truck, I carry clubs so on slow days we have some fun with them.
That's funny! Good idea too. 💡
nice video
Thanks Metal Works! 😁
Always wanted to do grading for a living here in NC, new subscriber here love the vids!! Have a blessed one
Thank you Reid, and welcome to the channel. 😁
I love the work I do and enjoy providing it through the videos for folks like you to enjoy as well.
Thanks and God Bless,
Sam
Right on that's what I like about different states different ways of doing stuff. Love it.! How do you feel the market is over there. In need of more excavators or is it saturated in your area.
Right, things are different where ever you are. There are a lot of excavators in the area but the amount of work is good for now. Don’t know of anyone struggling except folks who are trying to get started. If you have been in business for a bit there is definitely steady work…
Sam that was an awesome behind the scenes. Estimates can take a lot of time and sometimes are hard to find the time to get to them all. I really like that trailer you have there. Told my kiddo he was gonna cry when he seen how easy that was. He gets to unhook my trailer at the end of the day sometimes. Thanks so much for the mention in your video. I really appreciate that. My wife watched as well and said she was glad you liked my sense of humor. Says that’s why she married me. Means a lot you doing that. I got a message on TH-cam s about it this morning. But couldn’t watch till this evening. I bought a Dr Pepper on the way to the jobsite in honor of it lol. That was a great message as well. I went through a lot of praying and asking for the right answers when I wanted to buy a machine and start a business. I was scared even when feeling that God wanted that for me. I kept asking myself (and still do at times) if it was my plans or his. Is this really what he wants for me? But it seems like it’s all falling together in perfect time. I believe it’s by his hand. I couldn’t put it together like this. Thanks again for the mention, means a lot. Keep up the great videos. I look forward to them!!
Ps I find golf balls all over the place. I’ve found balloons in the woods where I used to hunt but not on a jobsite. And I found a spoon on a job last summer. I wedged it into the side of a telephone pole so it’s sticking out. What I have found on many of our jobs in town is marbles. We will be digging in gas lines and find marbles all over. I have them all to our inspector and she had a jar full of them after 2 years in town. But on all my own jobs I find golf balls!!
Well, and all this time I figured she married you for your charming good looks! But it was the sense of humor 😁🤣.
I was proud to give the channel mention and tell folks about your channel. I appreciate your wittness and love for the Lord and willingness to share.
Man, I bet that Dr. Pepper was good!😁
Keep up the good work and trusting the Lord to move your business forward is a great plan.
God Bless,
Sam
Funny, I find marbles too. Especially around old house sites. Its cool how things are different but yet the same all over the country...
@@tristardiggin I wonder if it was just popular for the kids back in the day or if they used them to test sewer pipes to see if they had enough fall in them. It’s always around really old houses that we fine them.
Marbles back in the day was a big deal. My Papaw use to tell me stories about playing marbles and the prize marbles he had to use.
Excellent videos sir, that land is beautiful where is it?.
Thanks, I appreciate that! I am in the South East corner of Tennessee.
Sam
i enjoy your video
Thank you Jim! 😁
Hey there, my name is Neil. Really like your channel . What state do you work in
I am in the South East corner of Tennessee. Beautiful area to live and work.
Thanks Niel and I appreciate you supporting the channel...
If you get the cat on backwards then the dovetail will lift it but if you try to pull on the dovetail ain't having it the hydraulic jacks are the best thing ever, 13 seconds to get on or off best thing ever. I really like the remote and the hydraulic dovetail to get things on and off from the cab diamond C makes a real nice trailer.
What is yours rated for, what model do you have?
Right, I really enjoy having this trailer. It is an Fmax 210. So, it's 20k. What is yours?
Thanks,
Sam
@@tristardiggin I got the fat max 212ss ( only 4 tires but they are 17.5 with 18 ply tires) 30' It is rated at 25,900# and weighs 7350# so legally I can haul 18,550. With the cat and the mini all the chains and boomers I might be a touch over. I really need to weigh the cat or just take the whole rig down to the scales and the take the weight of the truck off to see where I am at. The DOT out here is serious. If you ever get a shorter like you mentioned in a previous video I would suggest looking at the one I have with the electric over hydraulic disk brakes and the adjustable suspension. I definitely notice the difference in the stopping power.
also I think you said you were looking to put a gas engine on your dump trailer. If you have a PTO on that ram you could plumb quick connects like on the skid steer attachments to the back of the truck and off the trailer and run the trailer off your PTO. I have a 28000# winch on the front of 550 that is part of the bumper that runs off the PTO and have thought about putting in a valve (like when we switch from jacks to the dovetail) so I could run my dump trailer or the goose neck off of the truck but sadly I haven't made the time. In the mean time I did install line off the battery of the truck ran to the rear with forklift connects that I can hook up to the dump trailer so I never run out of power it works well enough
Sometimes I just watch the video to hear the word at the end ❤
Well, you are definitely getting the best part! 😁
God Bless and I appreciate you sharing that. Let other folks know about the message at the end, even if they just watch that...
Sam
@Tristar Diggin' You make great content I'm all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦
South Africa! Wow! That is cool to know. I'm constantly amazed at where folks are watching this channel from.
God Bless and thank for supporting the channel...
Sam
Please don’t ask Lindsey to transport that far! We know what his trailer looks like!
😝
Right, exactly! I would just have to take my truck and trailer and go get him where it fell thru along the interstate...😁
I love messing with him and especially over the trailer...😅🤣😂
Because he dishes it right back out as well...
@@tristardiggin hope you both don’t mind me weaseling in on this party!
Not at all! I enjoy the picking back and forth...😁
How about arrowheads?
Where I live we use to fund arrow heads when the ground was plowed in the spring. Not found any on jobsites yet...
Using clay to build up roads. You guys must have some special clay over on that side. We would never build up roads with our clay here in wa state. Lol . Nice land though that you get to work in.
Thanks Danny, we definitely use clay around here for sure. Generally there is lots of it available…👍
How do you bid your jobs, by the day or hourly rate?
Almost always by a daily rate. To me there are too many variables and plans change to much to give a set price. Working by daily rate folks know what they are getting and if plans change they know changes and additional work is by the hour. Hope that helps...
Sam
@@tristardiggin Thank you so much it definitely helps a lot. I just bought a Kubota SVL75 and a Kubota KX057 that i use for my concrete and hardscape business but trying to get into excavation a little more.
Hope things go great for the new work you are getting into...
If you wasn’t so far away I would bring the yanmar over and help you clear that land lol
Whew! Probably going to need a CAT 320 for that...
@@tristardiggin you can do it lol
I'll make you a deal. I'll bring the 313 up there and leave it with you for a small fee! 🤑 that might be a job for a 320 lol
Definitely a big job. They haven't got back with me either. 🤔
@@tristardiggin that one would be tough to quote
Yup, I just told them by the day and they can monitor the work to see how it's going...
Leave the stumps 5' high
Thanks
WHERE IS THIS PLACE LOCATED WHAT STATE
I am in the South East corner of Tennessee. About halfway between Chattanooga and Knoxville
@@tristardiggin I AM IN MOBILE BUT HAS A PLACE IN HELEN GEORGIA NOT TOO TERRIBLY FAR FROM YOU 👍
@@ronniemccabe3165 right, Helen GA isn't to far away..