Welp, here we go...first excavation video I have ever seen with scripture. Real treat. The truth and digging are my two favorite things to consume. If you keep making videos I'll keep watching. I have a small business called Mercy Funding of Oregon. I do excavation, grading and graveling and brush cutting projects to raise money to send kids to summer camp. I was a youth leader for over 20 years and have seen first hand the effects a relationship with God through Christ has on persons and communities. I struggle with the excavation business since I constantly underbid jobs, but I'm learning. Letting things go is crucial for long standing personal relationships, and your word is super encouraging. I live in Oregon and hope to meet you in person some day. Til' then I'll each and learn. Thanks for your generosity and hard work... :-)
Thank you Jacob and that is very cool that you are funding Summer camp for kids through excavation! Glad you are supporting the channel and enjoying the messages. Letting the past be in the past is a difficult thing but necessary to move forward in Christ! Pricing jobs is one of the hardest parts of the job but we get a little better each job we do. God Bless and hope you have a blessed New Year… Sam
Hello Sam…What a Basement layout, WOW ! You’re moving a lot of dirt there Boss . It’s taking shape bucket full at a time , Lol ! I like the split screen drone/ GoPro footage combined , Well done Buddy !! Thank You for sharing The Message, I appreciate You Sir !
Thanks, nothing like coming in on a cold day to a bowl of chili beans and black skillet cornbread and having a good message and a tristar video to watch, thanks again
Brian that sounds like an ideal situation for sure. Well, maybe until those chili beans kick in!🤔😀🤣 God Bless and have a great New Year! BTW that black skillet cornbread talk has made me hungry…
Nice start on the basement dig but like the title says it is "no match for the cat 313". Thanks for the message... you have a talent for talking and preaching God's Word. Thanks
I watched a video today by Deep South Homestead titled Why the REARVIEW Mirror is SMALLER than the WINDSHIELD? He said what's in front of us is a lot more important than what is behind us. He had a great message.
Goodness gracious; once again a superb job! The whole video is so enjoyable and the best part in my humble opinion is your message. Can’t wait for what’s next! God bless you and keep you!
Sam I have to say yours is my favorite channel. We share our convictions and I just love to see and hear your faith on display. I am considering the cat grade on my 306 and reached out to the guy you had training on your dozer hope it’s something we can get.
Thank you and I appreciate that! Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos and especially the message! You will love the Trimble grade control. It is a little pricey but well worth it when you scatter that cost over the life of the machine. Hope it works out for you. God Bless and have a great New Year…
It sometimes is a test of our faith to let the past go. It helps to also let those material things go that remind of times and things we want to forget. Really like to listen to your thought process in setting up the jobs you do. God bless you and the messages you bring.
Right, the past is the past for a reason, because it’s in the past. We should focus on the now and the future because that’s all we can change. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel! God Bless and have a great New Year…
Hey Sam, I feel your pain on the Monday blues. Sometimes, it hits me on one of the other days of the week. Lol. Nice video and message. You are correct in that the old devil wants to remind of our past and that we aren't worth of God's grace. We all have a past, but God's grace and mercy is what we should focus on. I mess up every day, but as you said, I ask for forgiveness and try my best not to repeat my mistakes, and live the best life I can for the Lord. Happy new year and I hope everyone has a great 2024.
Hello Tristar, I'm a Jackson, Tn. native living in Tacoma, WA. I'm a 32 diesel technician that's been filling my toy box with construction equipment for the last 3 years. I just discovered your site within the last two months. As I'm reaching pre retirement status I've often thought about just doing some side gigs as my next adventure. I'm loving playing around with the equipment. I just love your site and can't wait to see your posts . Also me being a man of God as well, I receive the message where ever and whenever I can. Keep doing what you do and God Bless.
Hey thanks for watching and supporting the channel, I appreciate that. Sounds like you have a good plan for retirement. Excavation work is a great stress reliever. Just digging in the dirt will calm a feller down.😀 Glad you are enjoying the messages on the channel. TH-cam is an amazing platform to share the message of Christ! God Bless and hope you have a blessed New Year… Sam
That was a Great message Sam! That's going to be a big hole when your through. Can't wait to see the road build. Happy New Year! Be Safe Out There and GOD BLESS
I held 4 or 5 dislikes of people through my life and only a couple of year's ago finally realized that it was the past and I was living in the future of those times. I don't think much about any of it today and feel so much more unburdened - good message Sam - Happy New Year to you and the family (diesel too)!!!!
Great job on such a complicated dig. Looks like a 2 man job. I'm semi retired, be glad to give you a hand sometime. I can lean on a shovel with the best of em. Happy New Year Sam
I love watching the dirt moving but the Messages get better and better. They hit me in my soul. Happy New Year 🎉 If you do a Message tomorrow I'll tell ya again.
Yup, that 20’ reach takes a minute to load a truck! 😀 That was definitely some weird ground the way the clay layer was sandwiched between two sand layers. And this is the same property where I built the big pad and ran into all that rocky ground. Thanks…
Happy new year Sam! Two questions; how much past wall line do you cut? Do you like all the new features on equipment that almost give them auto pilot? Enjoy your show, I excavate footings in Knoxville.
Well that’s cool that you are just up the road in Knoxville! I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. On basements I do a 36” over dig. Just enough to be able to get the 304 in there to dig the footings. I really like the grade control systems in the equipment. For a guy working by himself it is pretty much priceless. You basically set in the machine and dig on grade without getting in and out numerous times or needing someone to run the grade stick. Well worth the investment when you consider its use of the life of the equipment. Thanks and have a Blessed New Year…
Oh and by the way what size is that haul truck I’m looking for one myself for cleaning ponds out. I debated on buying a 540D John Deere skidder and taking the winch and roller fare lead off and putting a dump bed on it and leave the blade on it also to knock dirt piles down to up production between loads . if I don’t find a truck tho
Loving the haul truck! It was a great addition to the equipment lineup. It will haul around 10 to 11 yards. Rated to haul 15ton of material which would put gross weight at around 52k pounds. Cool idea about the skidder conversion…😀
Setting up the camera for different shots takes a minute up to a few minutes depending on how you set it up. I do use a drone a good bit in some of the videos… Thanks
Let the past go! So Important. If you give everything over to God then we don't have to worry about it anymore. You can't just sit on your butt and expect the best life. We still have to listen and do what He says. God bless Sam
It's probably nice to have that little off road truck on the job. It's not often that I've seen them on residential jobs usually just larger stuff like schools. It would have to save you some time and effort trying to spread that dirt around with the dozer. Thanks for the inspirational Bible verses, It's nice to see people who believe in Him succeed! I'm hoping I get some wisdom and some help so I can see the way out of the place I'm in. Hope you have a Happy New Year!
Thanks Brad, I appreciate that! I definitely enjoy the little truck. It makes moving dirt around some much more efficient. Glad you enjoyed the message and hope you get the direction and wisdom you need from the Lord for your situation, trust in Him! God Bless, Sam
Welp, here we go...first excavation video I have ever seen with scripture. Real treat. The truth and digging are my two favorite things to consume. If you keep making videos I'll keep watching. I have a small business called Mercy Funding of Oregon. I do excavation, grading and graveling and brush cutting projects to raise money to send kids to summer camp. I was a youth leader for over 20 years and have seen first hand the effects a relationship with God through Christ has on persons and communities. I struggle with the excavation business since I constantly underbid jobs, but I'm learning. Letting things go is crucial for long standing personal relationships, and your word is super encouraging. I live in Oregon and hope to meet you in person some day. Til' then I'll each and learn. Thanks for your generosity and hard work... :-)
Thank you Jacob and that is very cool that you are funding Summer camp for kids through excavation! Glad you are supporting the channel and enjoying the messages. Letting the past be in the past is a difficult thing but necessary to move forward in Christ!
Pricing jobs is one of the hardest parts of the job but we get a little better each job we do.
God Bless and hope you have a blessed New Year…
Sam
Hello Sam…What a Basement layout, WOW ! You’re moving a lot of dirt there Boss . It’s taking shape bucket full at a time , Lol ! I like the split screen drone/ GoPro footage combined , Well done Buddy !! Thank You for sharing The Message, I appreciate You Sir !
Thanks Evert, definitely a tricky job to figure out. I like that split screen look as well.
God Bless
You mean I have to let things go that has been grinding my gears. Great message, thanks.
Yup, just let er go Mike, just let er go!😀
Thanks and God Bless…
Thanks Sam, another great message and work on the job. Thanks for posting.
Thank you Steve! 😀
Love the channel and the great uplifting messages you provide at the end. Thanks for the great decent content and God Bless!
Thank you Brian and I definitely appreciate the encouragement!
God Bless,
Sam
Thanks, nothing like coming in on a cold day to a bowl of chili beans and black skillet cornbread and having a good message and a tristar video to watch, thanks again
Brian that sounds like an ideal situation for sure. Well, maybe until those chili beans kick in!🤔😀🤣
God Bless and have a great New Year!
BTW that black skillet cornbread talk has made me hungry…
Nice start on the basement dig but like the title says it is "no match for the cat 313". Thanks for the message... you have a talent for talking and preaching God's Word. Thanks
Thanks I sure appreciate the encouragement. The 313 is a great machine for sure. Glad you are enjoying the messages…
God Bless
Another excellent message and video
Thank you Scott and hope you have a great New Year!
God Bless
Good morning from foggy eastern Oregon Sam, Happy New Year! and God Bless You and your family........................take care...........see ya
Thank you James, I appreciate that! Hope all is well in Oregon. I’m guessing it is pretty cold there…🥶🥶🥶
God Bless and have a blessed new year…
Thank you sir for the message all need to hear. God bless you.
Thank you Bill and glad you enjoyed the message…
God Bless,
Sam
I watched a video today by Deep South Homestead titled Why the REARVIEW Mirror is SMALLER than the WINDSHIELD? He said what's in front of us is a lot more important than what is behind us. He had a great message.
Exactly, that is words of wisdom! 😀
Thanks,
Sam
Goodness gracious; once again a superb job! The whole video is so enjoyable and the best part in my humble opinion is your message. Can’t wait for what’s next! God bless you and keep you!
Thank you and I agree, the message is the best part! God Bless and thanks for supporting the channel…
Sam
Grading tutorials and bible devotional every episode!Tristar is the best new channel,thank you sir!
Hey thanks, I appreciate that! 😀
Thanks for supporting the channel…
Awesome Brother !! Wishing you and your family a BLESSED New Year 🙏
Thanks Jon. God bless and have a great New Year…😀
Sam I have to say yours is my favorite channel. We share our convictions and I just love to see and hear your faith on display. I am considering the cat grade on my 306 and reached out to the guy you had training on your dozer hope it’s something we can get.
Thank you and I appreciate that! Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos and especially the message! You will love the Trimble grade control. It is a little pricey but well worth it when you scatter that cost over the life of the machine. Hope it works out for you.
God Bless and have a great New Year…
It sometimes is a test of our faith to let the past go. It helps to also let those material things go that remind of times and things we want to forget. Really like to listen to your thought process in setting up the jobs you do. God bless you and the messages you bring.
Right, the past is the past for a reason, because it’s in the past. We should focus on the now and the future because that’s all we can change. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel!
God Bless and have a great New Year…
Hey Sam, I feel your pain on the Monday blues. Sometimes, it hits me on one of the other days of the week. Lol.
Nice video and message. You are correct in that the old devil wants to remind of our past and that we aren't worth of God's grace. We all have a past, but God's grace and mercy is what we should focus on. I mess up every day, but as you said, I ask for forgiveness and try my best not to repeat my mistakes, and live the best life I can for the Lord.
Happy new year and I hope everyone has a great 2024.
Right, sometimes the Monday blues hangs around all week. 😀
Yup, God’s grace is sufficient for sure!
God Bless and have a great New Year…
Thank you for the video.God Bless and happy new year
Thank you William and I hope y’all have a blessed New Year as well!
God Bless
Great video and even better message!
Thank you Nate!😀
God Bless
Hello Tristar, I'm a Jackson, Tn. native living in Tacoma, WA. I'm a 32 diesel technician that's been filling my toy box with construction equipment for the last 3 years. I just discovered your site within the last two months. As I'm reaching pre retirement status I've often thought about just doing some side gigs as my next adventure. I'm loving playing around with the equipment. I just love your site and can't wait to see your posts . Also me being a man of God as well, I receive the message where ever and whenever I can. Keep doing what you do and God Bless.
Hey thanks for watching and supporting the channel, I appreciate that. Sounds like you have a good plan for retirement. Excavation work is a great stress reliever. Just digging in the dirt will calm a feller down.😀 Glad you are enjoying the messages on the channel. TH-cam is an amazing platform to share the message of Christ!
God Bless and hope you have a blessed New Year…
Sam
That grade control is awesome!
Yup, it works great 👍
Looking good buddy keep up the good work be safe
Thank you Gary! 😀
Great message Sam. You have a way of cutting to the chase and then backing it up with scripture. Looking forward to the rest of the basement video.
Thank you James! I like to make it simple and easy to understand. Glad you are enjoying the messages.
God Bless and Happy New Year!
Awesome Job & Message!!
Thanks Greg! 😀
Great video and message! Thank you for sharing Sam. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Thanks hope y’all have a great new year and plenty of digging to do.
God Bless…
Ihave the Monday bluse every day lol nice video and thanks for the message
LOL! Sometimes the Monday blues last all week…😀
@@tristardiggin yea
Have a Happy New Year God Bless
Thank you Gary and I hope you have a blessed New Year as well…
God Bless,
Sam
That was a Great message Sam! That's going to be a big hole when your through. Can't wait to see the road build. Happy New Year! Be Safe Out There and GOD BLESS
Thank you Jim! Won’t spoil it but it turned out super nice…
God Bless
Great message as always, happy new year! That's a Hugh basement dig. Lol
Thanks!😀 yup that is a big tricky dig for sure…
I held 4 or 5 dislikes of people through my life and only a couple of year's ago finally realized that it was the past and I was living in the future of those times. I don't think much about any of it today and feel so much more unburdened - good message Sam - Happy New Year to you and the family (diesel too)!!!!
Thanks Allan and that is a great story of how we can be free of the burdens in the past!
God Bless and Happy New Year
Diesel says thanks too!😀
Man! That is a complex basement dig, Great job as always.
Thanks, it was definitely a head scratcher for sure.
God Bless and have a great New Year…
Great job on such a complicated dig. Looks like a 2 man job. I'm semi retired, be glad to give you a hand sometime. I can lean on a shovel with the best of em. Happy New Year Sam
Thank you Ron, a feller that can lean heavy on a shovel can tell some good stories sometimes! 😀
God Bless and have a blessed New Year!
I love watching the dirt moving but the Messages get better and better. They hit me in my soul. Happy New Year 🎉 If you do a Message tomorrow I'll tell ya again.
Thank you Roxy glad the messages are a blessing to you! I appreciate you encouraging and supporting the channel…
God Bless
Happy New Year and hope you have a Blessed New Year as well!!!
Thanks and Happy New Year to you as well!
God Bless
Have a Happy New Year Sam!
Thanks Kevin and hope y’all have a great New Year as well…
Nice work.
Thank you Charlie!😀
Happy New Year Sam. That’s going to be a fun project. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Tony and have a blessed New Year!
You’re welcome. Thank you as well.
Great video man! Keep up the good work. Excited for the future! Happy new year!
Thanks! 😀
Good work
Thank you Jim and have a Blessed New Year! 😀
AMEN !
Thank you John!😀
It seems like things take forever when you have to reach 20ft down lol. Really weird how that clay was in between 2 layers of sand. Nice job bro
Yup, that 20’ reach takes a minute to load a truck! 😀
That was definitely some weird ground the way the clay layer was sandwiched between two sand layers. And this is the same property where I built the big pad and ran into all that rocky ground.
Thanks…
Made my day another tri Star video happy new year sam to you and your family
Thank you Eric and I appreciate you supporting the channel.
God Bless and have a great New Year…
Sam
Happy new year Sam! Two questions; how much past wall line do you cut? Do you like all the new features on equipment that almost give them auto pilot? Enjoy your show, I excavate footings in Knoxville.
Well that’s cool that you are just up the road in Knoxville! I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. On basements I do a 36” over dig. Just enough to be able to get the 304 in there to dig the footings. I really like the grade control systems in the equipment. For a guy working by himself it is pretty much priceless. You basically set in the machine and dig on grade without getting in and out numerous times or needing someone to run the grade stick. Well worth the investment when you consider its use of the life of the equipment.
Thanks and have a Blessed New Year…
Oh and by the way what size is that haul truck I’m looking for one myself for cleaning ponds out. I debated on buying a 540D John Deere skidder and taking the winch and roller fare lead off and putting a dump bed on it and leave the blade on it also to knock dirt piles down to up production between loads . if I don’t find a truck tho
Loving the haul truck! It was a great addition to the equipment lineup. It will haul around 10 to 11 yards. Rated to haul 15ton of material which would put gross weight at around 52k pounds.
Cool idea about the skidder conversion…😀
@@tristardiggin thank you sir
How long does it take you to set up the camera to then walk to the machine to drive to the camera, also do u use a drone
Setting up the camera for different shots takes a minute up to a few minutes depending on how you set it up. I do use a drone a good bit in some of the videos…
Thanks
Let the past go! So Important. If you give everything over to God then we don't have to worry about it anymore. You can't just sit on your butt and expect the best life. We still have to listen and do what He says. God bless Sam
Good words and well said…
God Bless
Sam, maybe you’ve answered before but how many yards are you able to haul in the “hog” truck ?
It will haul 10 yards heaped up…
Thanks
I had the blues, Cause I had no shoes
‘Til I met a man on the street, who had no feet
- Dale Carnegie
Interesting 👍
Thanks for the Bible study each week
Thank you for watching and supporting the channel as well!
God Bless,
Sam
It's probably nice to have that little off road truck on the job. It's not often that I've seen them on residential jobs usually just larger stuff like schools. It would have to save you some time and effort trying to spread that dirt around with the dozer. Thanks for the inspirational Bible verses, It's nice to see people who believe in Him succeed! I'm hoping I get some wisdom and some help so I can see the way out of the place I'm in. Hope you have a Happy New Year!
Thanks Brad, I appreciate that!
I definitely enjoy the little truck. It makes moving dirt around some much more efficient.
Glad you enjoyed the message and hope you get the direction and wisdom you need from the Lord for your situation, trust in Him!
God Bless,
Sam
Put a half a bucket of dirt in front of each track and then pull up on them to stabilize yourself.
Thanks Eric, I appreciate that! All kinds of tricks to learn along the way…👍
I was shown that little trick a few years ago myself, lol
Howdy Sam
👍
Have you ever witnessed to DP and The Man behind the scenes
Just through the video messages.
Why don’t you use a muck bucket? it makes it go start and less fuel by far 🤷♂️
That would work good! 👍