Awesome! Thanks for watching. No, it's a land plane/leveler. And, yes it's the simplest tool but makes the biggest difference when spreading rock or topsoil.
He was a rookie back in the day when he was young and he worked his way up to become a professional worker my question for the day is what if they don't want gravel what if they wanted a blacktop driveway what do you do then simple question my friend professional worker and I hope you drink plenty of floods and I like your ideal of your little camera on a dolly that's pretty cool keep up the good work professional worker
I do if it's a new install. I have offered it on refresh topcoat like this job but most don't want to spend the extra money to have installed. Fabric needs to be down at minimum 4" but should be even deeper. This avoids it being torn up if the driveway ever needs to be power raked again. Thanks for watching!
No. Not really. I am loosening up the top few inches of stone and only adding a thin layer. I drive over it multiple times with machine to pack it down. Which it does tighten everything up pretty decent. But once cars drive over it packs it even more.
Nice videos. That Vermeer looks like a quality machine. What service issues or parts usually break on that machine? What is your history with Vermeer or other mini machines?
I started with Toro Dingo. For the Vermeer, Oil changes are slightly difficult but not impossible. It's a lot of engine packed in a small area so not great getting hands/tools thru to some areas of engine compartment. Belt changes are same way but after 900 hours have only changed fan belt once. I've replaced tracks a few times and they are fairly easy. I changed main drive sprocket after 750 hours. All hoses, pumps have lasted fine. My machines had radiator leaks that Vermeer replaced for free under extended warranty so hopefully they survive a good while. Vermeer is a great brand. They are expensive at my dealer to fix and parts seem to be expensive to replace. But I'm guessing that's the same with any brand. I do as much as I can on my own though.
Hi i'm really ready to gt one S 925 tx for tree services for picking up brush and Make pails so i was wondering if you can give me idea what one i go with gas or diesel ? keep up the good work i really like all your video thanks
Now that it is 2 years later, show an update. I can guarantee you that weeds and grass are everywhere in that driveway because you didn't put down heavy landscape material to block all those weeds and grass.
Definitely will try to get back by there and take a video. 12" of snow on the ground now! It's probably been at least 3 years from when I actually did that job. I did remove the little stairs/deck on the side of the house for that customer about a year later, and the driveway still looked great! Thanks for watching!
Ideally it needed to be sprayed beforehand. The customer chose not to spray it but has maintained it since I did the job a few years ago. I looked at it a few months ago and still looked pretty decent. There were a few weeds but nothing compared to beginning of video!
i dont get why people use #8 stone for a driveway. it will constantly roll around and make ruts at the street where cars turn in. all that stuff is meant for is bedding/back filling pipe in a trench, or hydrant weap holes. i guess people like the clean look without the lime dust.
The gravel and the finished product looks amazing!
Huge fan of your work!
Back again... one of my favorites!
Great job, you make me want to go and buy a mini skid. I use to operate heavy equipment back in the 80s, I loved it. You make me want to do it again.
Love how the power rake is eating thru the overgrown ground. Makes a difference!
Rewatched! The rake worked this gravel and driveway SO good! One of your best sir!
Rewatched again! This is was and is amazing work sir!
Rewatched again! And Still on my favs since I haven't seen alot of new content yet,!
AND still one of my favorites!
that machine/attachment is game changer! amazing work!
Thanks for watching!
Schott Services......YOU "ROCK"!!!
Thanks for watching!
Looks good.
Thanks for tuning in!
Dang that looks so nice!! great work
Good seconded time around,like left overs or chili 4 days later.
Nice work! Always enjoy driveway work
Thanks for watching!
Outstanding
Love the video! Great work and detail!
Thank you! Cheers!
Excelente trabajo , ya estoy pensando en una de esas maquinas , usted lo hace parecer facil , pero se que no lo es ,
Thank you! It's a lot of fun to operate.
What artistry!
Thanks for watching!
U and that machine r in tune with each other.. that 1 piece at the end is a game changer I bet. Did u build it
Awesome! Thanks for watching. No, it's a land plane/leveler. And, yes it's the simplest tool but makes the biggest difference when spreading rock or topsoil.
He was a rookie back in the day when he was young and he worked his way up to become a professional worker my question for the day is what if they don't want gravel what if they wanted a blacktop driveway what do you do then simple question my friend professional worker and I hope you drink plenty of floods and I like your ideal of your little camera on a dolly that's pretty cool keep up the good work professional worker
Looks good!
Great work!
Damn good job .
Thank you!
Nice work👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
looks like fun till it snows
Do you offer or suggest Geo-Fabric//plastic sheeting before the gravel is put down?
I do if it's a new install. I have offered it on refresh topcoat like this job but most don't want to spend the extra money to have installed. Fabric needs to be down at minimum 4" but should be even deeper. This avoids it being torn up if the driveway ever needs to be power raked again. Thanks for watching!
Dam what a transformation how many attachments do you have that last one was cool the way it moved and leveled the stone.
Several! Thanks for watching!
Have you ever compared a job with the mini ss to one done with a full sized ss?
I have not. I only own/run the mini skid
@@SchottServices I’m just curious to see how efficient a mini is compared to a regular
Would it not be a good idea to compact it?
No. Not really. I am loosening up the top few inches of stone and only adding a thin layer. I drive over it multiple times with machine to pack it down. Which it does tighten everything up pretty decent. But once cars drive over it packs it even more.
Great job. Why no compactor at the end of the job?
I've never used a compactor on any driveways. I'll sometimes run my machine back and forth over it through which weighs 4000 lbs
Nice videos. That Vermeer looks like a quality machine. What service issues or parts usually break on that machine? What is your history with Vermeer or other mini machines?
I started with Toro Dingo.
For the Vermeer, Oil changes are slightly difficult but not impossible. It's a lot of engine packed in a small area so not great getting hands/tools thru to some areas of engine compartment. Belt changes are same way but after 900 hours have only changed fan belt once. I've replaced tracks a few times and they are fairly easy. I changed main drive sprocket after 750 hours. All hoses, pumps have lasted fine. My machines had radiator leaks that Vermeer replaced for free under extended warranty so hopefully they survive a good while.
Vermeer is a great brand. They are expensive at my dealer to fix and parts seem to be expensive to replace. But I'm guessing that's the same with any brand. I do as much as I can on my own though.
Do you still have that Harley Rake? Just curious why you replaced it.
Also, what size is that smooth bucket?
The Harley Rake is great. I researched them for a long-time and liked the idea of being able to switch to a tiller with the MTW.
@ did the old one give out?
@DevinJenkins-z1d it's still going but 1 bearing is shot.
Is that a harley rack?
Yes
@SchottServices that is awesome 👌
Was that some sort of landscape rake just prior to putting down the new rock?
The power rake or leveler?
@@SchottServices Thanks. It does a great job of smoothing out the rock.
Is your Vermeer the 36" wide or 42" wide version?
42"
Hi i'm really ready to gt one S 925 tx for tree services for picking up brush and Make pails so i was wondering if you can give me idea what one i go with gas or diesel ? keep up the good work i really like all your video thanks
My machine is gas. But I am sure diesel would have more torque but gas does everything I need it to do. Thanks for watching!
How long is your dump trailer?
16 foot
Now that it is 2 years later, show an update. I can guarantee you that weeds and grass are everywhere in that driveway because you didn't put down heavy landscape material to block all those weeds and grass.
Definitely will try to get back by there and take a video. 12" of snow on the ground now!
It's probably been at least 3 years from when I actually did that job. I did remove the little stairs/deck on the side of the house for that customer about a year later, and the driveway still looked great!
Thanks for watching!
wouldn't the weeds just grow back through the gravel?
Ideally it needed to be sprayed beforehand. The customer chose not to spray it but has maintained it since I did the job a few years ago. I looked at it a few months ago and still looked pretty decent. There were a few weeds but nothing compared to beginning of video!
i dont get why people use #8 stone for a driveway. it will constantly roll around and make ruts at the street where cars turn in. all that stuff is meant for is bedding/back filling pipe in a trench, or hydrant weap holes. i guess people like the clean look without the lime dust.
I prefer 73's, which are 8's with the dust. Packs much better and helps to smother out the weeds.
Yes. They like the clean look and less mud in the freeze/thaws
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John, that is a great transformation!
Looks like you got a different Harley Rake. Is it new to you or an extra one?
Thanks for filming your work.
Same. Thanks for watching!
I do not Like the orange back door