Nice work Todd. That is a typical Western North Carolina Driveway. When that red dirt dries out and gets a couple of big trucks passed over it, the stuff turns to concrete. I've had log trucks on that stuff on a 15 percent grade drive on it without any problems. Good luck with the little one. We hope she and Mom are healthy and happy.
Wow, compared to the Iron Range in Minnesota, that dirt looks easy to cut into vs the rock we have. I’m learning as I go (as a hobby) as I look in at your projects. Nice job!
As always enjoying the video have you thought about getting a bucket when you have to use your skid steer moving loose dirt not good for dirt but it’s good for loose dirt and loading material
Another great Toddcast! I appreciate the time you take to make these. I need to put in a drive and creek crossing on my place and I am studying up on equipment that I am not familiar with. I rented a mini ex recently and my wife told me I looked like a kid that was too big for the bigwheel. 😂 ( 6’7 and 250lbs)
Quick dirt question…what’s a good go-to material for graveling a road…if it’s on a decent base already? Thanks…ran a mini ex for a week thought about a new line of work. Good times playing in the dirt.
Depends on a lot of factors like where you are at, how steep is the road, whats the base, what type of traffic, etc. For a driveway with a solid, stable base you could get away with 5/8" minus. We also put down a lot of 1 1/4" minus. As long as it has fines in it, it will compact pretty solid. You could also use asphalt grindings. My suggestion would be to contact your local gravel pit and see what they recommend. Your rock is going to be different than my rock and what works for me may not work for you.
It's so awesome that you give your employees chances to learn and progress in the business. Alot of people don't do that.
Nice work Todd. That is a typical Western North Carolina Driveway. When that red dirt dries out and gets a couple of big trucks passed over it, the stuff turns to concrete. I've had log trucks on that stuff on a 15 percent grade drive on it without any problems. Good luck with the little one. We hope she and Mom are healthy and happy.
Wow, compared to the Iron Range in Minnesota, that dirt looks easy to cut into vs the rock we have. I’m learning as I go (as a hobby) as I look in at your projects. Nice job!
Thanks Todd I love watching these videos especially you cutting in a new driveway! Very interesting process a lot more to it than one would think.
As always enjoying the video have you thought about getting a bucket when you have to use your skid steer moving loose dirt not good for dirt but it’s good for loose dirt and loading material
I’ve got both just don’t always bring them
Another great Toddcast! I appreciate the time you take to make these. I need to put in a drive and creek crossing on my place and I am studying up on equipment that I am not familiar with. I rented a mini ex recently and my wife told me I looked like a kid that was too big for the bigwheel. 😂 ( 6’7 and 250lbs)
How much was the total cost to the customer for this driveway?
Love your uploads but any chance you could angle your camera better so we don't see reflection from window.Cheers pal 👍🏻🍺
Awesome video, I'd like to see more of how you're going to bring it to where a vehicle can drive down there or up there
WNC driveways I’ve been on are twice as steep is that that is nothing.
Now a big rainstorm comes in and wash lots of lose dirt into the road. That's what always happens to me. A river of mud washing down the road.
Dig it out Toddcast great video.
WOOHOO !!! 😎🍺♥️
Good job
Quick dirt question…what’s a good go-to material for graveling a road…if it’s on a decent base already? Thanks…ran a mini ex for a week thought about a new line of work. Good times playing in the dirt.
Depends on a lot of factors like where you are at, how steep is the road, whats the base, what type of traffic, etc. For a driveway with a solid, stable base you could get away with 5/8" minus. We also put down a lot of 1 1/4" minus. As long as it has fines in it, it will compact pretty solid. You could also use asphalt grindings. My suggestion would be to contact your local gravel pit and see what they recommend. Your rock is going to be different than my rock and what works for me may not work for you.
Aren't you suppose to have way more top material coverage on top of those hdpe culvert pipes than you have there?
looking good
at what point would you consider bringing a dozer in?
Ya know Pete that’s a good question. It’s usually when I have a lot of just pushing to do which is rare for me
Can't hear a word your saying
In my newer videos I’m wearing a microphone. Sound quality is much better