Fixing A Horribly Graded Gravel Driveway | DigginLife21
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Fixing A Horribly Graded Gravel Driveway. Using Ford F750 Dump Truck and Kubota Tractor With Box Blade to repair a washed out gravel road.
Can't say it enough... The way you explain things throughout the video really helps someone like me who, just recently started a small grading company with my brother. Love your videos and enthusiasm, thank you for your invested time and willingness to help the new guys getting started. Have a blessed day!
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Man I don’t mean to be that guy but you should really know about grading before you start grading someone’s yard😂
@@christianwest6531 who are you referring too?
@@christianwest6531 To be fair, this TH-camr is pretty bad at it. Did you see him fill in the edge by blunting it? Absolutely a rookie move, I mean, if you're a 6 year old doing it for the first time, it would be OK but otherwise, it's a massive mistake. Look at how awful his final job is.
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Where's your portfolio of top tier work ?
Todd, I really enjoyed watching you do a professional job. I don't know anything about driveway repairs...but you are a joy to hang around with. Hope your business grows and God blesses you and your family. Honesty and integrity is very rare these days. You have both.
Thank you for the kind words and for watching!
I have a small tractor business I'm trying to get off the ground in Georgia and I really appreciate all the info it's really helped me quote jobs, good job keep it up.
A few years back, I retired the first time. My wife was still working and I got bored. So, I started doing driveways with my Kubota and box blade.
At first, I just did work for relatives and neighbors. But, I gave each one a couple of business cards. That got me a few referrals.
One day, I was driving around and noticed several driveways that were badly in need of TLC. At one of them the homeowner was mowing the lawn. So, I decided to stop and see if she wanted hers fixed.
She did and told me that all of her neighbors were needing theirs fixed too. Well sir, I gave her a half dozen business cards, told her I was working in the area and could start on her driveway the next day. I also mentioned that since I was working in the area I could give her half price if she got a couple of neighbors signed up while I was there. (It was the truth... I was working in the area... I lived two miles away and the next job on my schedule was to clean my pool!)
When I showed up the next day, she gave me names and numbers for three neighbors to call. I ended up working the remainder of the week doing culvert, driveway and stump digging on those jobs.
I learned that doesn’t hurt to drop a few business cards and do a little marketing!
So far, at the beginning, I hear no loud music, just the ground noise; I hear no talking, except for information; I hear no language, other than kindness; and you seem to have a regular greeting; so I'll stay awhile and learn.
💯 watching the whole thing.
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Seemed a little chatty about unimportant stuff at the beginning, and I was thinking, “I don’t know if I’m gonna watch this long video if this keeps up!” But once you got onto the job site, your explanations were on point! EXCELLENT video - and yes, I literally watched to the last second! Haha! You explained everything very well and shared valuable pearls gained through lots of experience! Thanks!!! Btw, is your box blade on a 3rd function top lift? It looked like you were changing the top loft as you worked. Thanks again!!!
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I’m a newbie tractor owner (B2601) I really appreciate how you explain HOW you’re gonna get it done and WHAT happens when you do what you do. I definitely subscribed!
This episode should be in the TH-cam Hall of Fame.
I got to tell you, you did a great job explaining everything as you went along.
I like your videos with you having the audio showing how the machinery sounds working, gravel being moved, the material being graded! I love it!
Having rear remote hydraulics really helps, alot less getting on and off the tractor to adjust your 3 point, wish I had them on my tractor 😁
Thank you for the detailed instruction! Having to maintin my 1000' gravel drive has taught me a bit too.
Your explanation alone in the very beginning gives you a thumbs up from me. Thanks. Good job
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you for the videos. Helps me appreciate the science to road grading. Former truck driver, and getting into equipment operation.
I would also suggest to the homeowner to plant some tall water loving grasses along the side of the driveway. Then in April after the snow cut the grasses back for regrowth. Keeping the grass through the winter also acts as a natural snow drift screen (depending on the wind direction) and keeps it off the driveway.
Natural selection will have water loving plants spread along the ditches
the hydraulic top link is now on my list of must haves after watching this
Agreed! My list as well. Now to figure out how to pitch the BB to cut swales...maybe another hyd cylinder on one side instead of a turnbuckle?
@@controlfreq9346 Hydraulic top & tilt is the way to go...if you can afford it.
I appreciate how you explain everything that you do and why you do it. Cheers from Pisgah Forest.
Your box blade skills make me jealous. Every time I use one it comes out looking like a motocross track. I'm SO much better in a skid steer, but tractors are SO much cheaper, guess I'll have to keep practicing.
I just started box blading this year. Thanks so much for the video.
Idk how I got here but I wanna learn and drive that machine!
Nice job. Transformed the curbside appeal of that property dramatically. And a nice crown, it will last a long time.
Very nicely done and I must say that you really did an outstanding job with your explanations. Found you through Dirt Boss, who is really a class act as well. Thank you for being so thorough and doing all the extra work to produce these videos!
Thank you for the education. I just got a house with a 1300’ long gravel driveway and you video is making me a better grader!
Cold and trying to beat bad weather, appreciate you takin the time to make the video while tryin to get work done know its not easy. Much respect my guy!!!
We will just keep at it my friend
@@DigginLife21 NICE but...may i suggest next time put some stone beside and bottom of the stairs... its all muddy as it is seen here... 26:10
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Thanks a bunch for the help. I just acquired a very long gravel driveway and a tractor in a box blade that I’m trying to learn how to use.
Wow you really did a good thorough job on this and with explaining every detail perfectly. much respect and great work. Good bless the hard workers out here its not easy
You are a great trainer! I love your style and attitude! Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos!
God Bless!!!
You make it look so simple , I have a tractor an box blade and I still have problems!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks for taking the time to film, explain and cut this! Great explanations 🙏
I love how you explained what was going on! You did not give any info that we did not need! Great job
Well done! I really enjoyed your explaining the 'why" of doing what your doing.
Glad it was helpful!
I was taught to put a 6" rock down as a base layer and then put the finer rock down over it. It helps with preventing washout for a longer-lasting drive. I think you did a good job with the crown.
I absolutely love when you get out and open up the classroom to explain the problem and the solution of fixing this driveway! I love it!
I appreciate this video. Helpful since I'm about to do my first gravel driveway repair
Great job with the explanations, simple and informative.
Yeah, exceptional explanation and detail, I've noticed a lot of guys out there don't want to let out those "top secret" secrets 👍😀. Your a true help my friend.
Great job! I always enjoy your tractor working videos. I have a 2015 Kubota M6060, they are great tractors. I do a lot of driveway repairs with mine as well, you do a great job explaining the entire process of what your doing. Thanks
Well done! I like how you repaired the base before you added new material. Thanks for posting!
Love how you tell us about what is happening. I am sure the folks you mentioned do as well eh......Dean...... I haven't seen a scarifiyer on a box blade in years. Great tool for sure. Nice job new friend.
You sir, have a great attitude, I love watching these grading videos.
thanks for the inspiration to tackle our small projects
One of my all time favorites driveway repairs.... the commentary is excellent and it looked great when completed!
The sound of the box blade hitting the ground and moving the material is the best ever! Love it!
Nice to see a guy properly using that box blade in reverse. Thats where alot of the more technical skill is involved. Good job
Still don't know how I ended up here. But I certainly learned quite a bit. Thanks my friend. Live long and prosper
Exactly what I needed to learn for my road. Thank you.
You are AMAZING! I have never seen such a soft touch with a box blade, it was a thrill to watch. I only wish you lived closer to the Ozarks, our roads make that driveway look like a freeway... beautiful job, sir!
Thank you very much!
Great work buddy thank u.
quick explanations, lots of action, you know how to teach!
This is by far the best video out there. Love how you explain everything. Now I need you to come teach the South Carolina guys how to do this. I'm about go buy me a sub compact tractor and do my own driveway. Thank you!
Outstanding explanation! Thank you for sharing your knowledge
I'm a Yankee and I ain't scared to say that good old southerners are hard working .the backbone of our country .
Some of us are 😂
Honest working man right there learn a lot from you brother
Whenever you use to get out and show what you were talking to, we were getting educated! This is one of the first maybe the first where I was like this guy has it!
Thanks Aaron 🙏🏻
Todd, just now picking up on your channel. I have recently purchased a box blade and your video(s) will be of great help as I “dig” into it. Thx!
Love your videos, and I’m learning a lot from them, to apply some of that on our small excavation and grading business , thanks very much for sharing your knowledge.
LOOKs good I love your use of the hydraulic top link. Rolled it in would have been better , You don't need a roller I find just driving the loaded dump truck up and down a few times does great and is a good practice for knowing where your tires are.
You are the Michelangelo of Road leveling. Brilliant job, loved your video.
Nice work, looks great. You could use a hydraulic tilt to go with that hydraulic top on your three point hitch. Great job
I think you did a fine job.say bless my brother.
The hydraulic tilt looks really handy! Wish my little B3200 had that!
Can also use the rounded bottom of your loader bucket to push drown and drag along to smooth off those cut edges.
That dump driving was smooth, and saves you so much time spreading the material. I might have to get a small truck like that to haul my own material because I never seem to get a driver that can dump smoothly like that.
Good job Todd, well done you smashed it
Wow... amazing to watch !!!! very impressive work that you do !!!!!
Your so optimistic & thorough in your explanations that not even 5 mins into your video I subbed and gave you a thumbs up. I never do that lol.
Lol I did the same thing lol
I learn so much from videos like this. Thanks!
One of the most informative videos I have ever seen. Thank you.
Great work! Rain is good but you can keep the snow and sleet, don't want it in Southeast Alabama!!
Great work with none of that loud music playing. Like how you explain things too.
This is one of the first videos I became a fan of Todd! Commentary and examples are excellent!
Looks like you do things the right way and take pride in your work that you do
I jumped ahead just before the work started. Recognized your voice immediately. Another nice job!
Thanks for the mention! We are super excited for the little one to arrive! Great video, once this covid is over we have to do some videos together!
I’d be stoked to do some collaborations with ya!!! What’s your email? I send ya my number.
Good job Mr. thank you for the video
You are a true artist with grading that driveway.
Just Starting out your videos have helped me in a big way!
Thank you
Just saw your channel for the first time last night. I really appreciate you taking the time to make these videos explains a lot with visual aids as well.thanks again.
We did our 65 ton driveway and culvert with the loader on a Kubota BX25 this fall. Its harder than it looks to get the grade right! Box blade would have helped a lot.
I bought a small vibratory rollor to jobs like this. Makes a huge difference.
Thanks for your great techungs boss
One of the very best you offer.
Very easy to follow and explained very well thank you
I'm Love it!!? Really good video.
Got another job as soon as I fix tractor for Tuesday this will be 1st time working on a hill putting water in tomorrow. A bunch of bush hogin and clearing lol Can't wait to get started!!!
Thank you for the videos!!! O yeah , The wife was looking at newer tractors yesterday rofl Take care GOD bless you and your family!!! 😇😁😇
Rewatched! Very educational, you taught the process of fixing a driveway on this one.... I kearned SO much!
It was a good one
When a heavy rain hits, it's still going to create ruts down that drive on that pitch. That driveway really needs 2 or 3 angled rolling grade dips to move the water off the crown. Forest service did some rolling grade dips in Bent Creek that are holding up 10 years later. First time I'd ever seen them do it on a gravel road. Impressive stuff.
Great job, I like how you explain things. 👍👍💙
Really educational, thank you!
Hey Todd, nice looking driveway. Funny, I play in dirt all day then I come and watch you do it. Nice work.
I certainly appreciate you watching!!!
Looks awesome!
Not sure if have hydraulic ram adjustment for right side lift arm (didn't seem like it), but its a game changer to have list tilt on the fly.
I just got one for my tractor and can't believe I've waited as long as I did.
Easy install too.
Oh yeah, great video thats for taking time to make it.
Beautiful work.
Some dang fine work.
Great tutorial and information. I just purchased 6.5 acres of wooded land and will be doing or having driveways done, the more info I have the better I can plan. Kudo's
Nice work thanks for sharing!
Beautiful work... You always improve people's property when you go out. Have a great weekend.
Thanks Brent!!!
@@DigginLife21 hahahaha i agree all ways count on kubota and thats why im getting there generator for the house wich it uses the same filters your nice kubota tractor uses as well wich kubota sart make life easy for maintance wich other brands its makes it difficulty have to go different places for parts or supplies wich is a pain
Dang! Very impressive on the top and tilt!
you're a wizard on that tractor!
Why is this so satisfying to watch?
Great teaching video!
Great work..very well
Thank you for your straight forward & easy to understand video. I must have missed what type of gravel mixture you were using. Thank you.
Box blading is very hard to master. I’m not a master but I know enough to recognize a master when I see one. Nice job.
Wonderfull information. Thanks for sharing...