Digging A Walk Out Basement Day 1

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  • @williammatthews2948
    @williammatthews2948 2 роки тому +71

    My OCD and hatred for math are why I am not in this business. I've got major respect for those that do this kind of work every day and share it with us. I like it when Chris and others take the time to explain the logic and reason behind each step in a project. It makes it more interesting.

    • @chosen1one930
      @chosen1one930 2 роки тому +5

      It's not that hard once you do it some or learn from someone for a couple months while working p

    • @FishFind3000
      @FishFind3000 2 роки тому +6

      The math isnt crazy, your not engineering anything. It’s just volume and slope calcs.

    • @chosen1one930
      @chosen1one930 2 роки тому +3

      @@FishFind3000 agreed. People make math harder than it is or they never had a proper teacher

    • @genesispuredeaf2390
      @genesispuredeaf2390 2 роки тому

      @@chosen1one930 said someone that simply doesn’t know. Sometimes math is difficult without the issue being a bad teacher or poor self image. It came easy to me and I could fly with it…no problem. After many years of being like you (ego, bad logic), I learned to listen and learn. Try better and you might get 5here one day too.

    • @chosen1one930
      @chosen1one930 2 роки тому +1

      @@genesispuredeaf2390 I have a degree in Turf Management, 20 plus years on course experience as superintendent and rebuilt golf courses from fairways , tees and greens...so please explain to me how I'm speaking as if I don't know? Building golf courses is far more difficult and requires far more skill. If you don't know check out a video on how we redo putting greens or entire gold courses. There's a great video on how they re-did TPC Sawgrass, the superintendent goes over everything and it's very informative...not the best for how the math is done with slopes etc but still interesting less than a hour also. Imagine having a 6,000 putting green and the job is to demolition everything down to the drainage and start off but when finished the putting surface has to be identical...slopes, contours even the way the ball breaks on every foot of the green....thats what I've done and can do any day

  • @chrisbartrum3201
    @chrisbartrum3201 2 роки тому +38

    That's no mean 'feet' working out such grade. Always interesting when you add complexity; dry track squeaks aside ;-). Thanks for being a go to nearly every single day for I can't remember how many years. UA-cam Gold on the horizon.

  • @marlondeere3039R
    @marlondeere3039R 2 роки тому +16

    We watch to be entertained but mainly we watch to learn. Good job doing that with this one! 👍

  • @maxmacdonald7174
    @maxmacdonald7174 2 роки тому +24

    Thank you for the explanation on how and why you did the basement this way.

  • @Vickie-Bligh
    @Vickie-Bligh 2 роки тому +19

    I've said it before, I'll say it again: I love watching you work. My dad drove trucks for a building material company as well as mixers for a while. I grew up appreciating quality work and Chris, you do quality in spades. Thanks.

  • @chuckjames1943
    @chuckjames1943 2 роки тому +8

    You have a gift to be able to look at the plans, remember elevations and go to the job site and come up with a grading plan that eliminates false steps. It all adds up to the customer getting a very efficient job completion. Good work, Chris

  • @michaelschuenemann3505
    @michaelschuenemann3505 2 роки тому +1

    Stoking the Fire and sorting out the House Levels - You are soooo Clever ! Digging out the Basement Area ! Much Progress and Tomorrow the Project will continue ! Many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!

  • @thomasbrown9047
    @thomasbrown9047 2 роки тому +7

    Oh the smell of campfire in the morning! Love the videos and as always keep up the great work!!

  • @dan8353
    @dan8353 2 роки тому +6

    Chris, been watching for several years now, really enjoy the videos and the commentary. Some don’t understand theirs always a means to the end product. Keep it up your doing just fine.

  • @heatherlane9270
    @heatherlane9270 2 роки тому +12

    Great video. Planning the walk-out basement highlights another of your many skills. Oh and someone donate LetsDig18 a new tape please so he can keep providing Winston with tater cakes each Sunday.

  • @donnaflanagan6612
    @donnaflanagan6612 2 роки тому +1

    Love how you explain the whole process of whatever you are doing. It didn’t take long for the fire to start up again🔥 Take care & cheers 🐨🦘🥰

  • @TheBurnsStuff
    @TheBurnsStuff 2 роки тому +4

    You know, that's such a nice feeling when you show up to your own jobsite and its smooth, clean and sorted. This is one of my favorite things about how you work.

  • @brianbiesterveld1678
    @brianbiesterveld1678 2 роки тому +1

    Its always nice to watch your content and explanations of what and how your doing it! Keep up the great content

  • @Abears_
    @Abears_ 2 роки тому +8

    You’re about the only one I can watch and not cringe while watching cause you actually know what you’re doing lol. A lot of other channels have no clue how to actually run that equipment

    • @letsdig18
      @letsdig18  2 роки тому +4

      It all works out somehow

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 2 роки тому +1

      I agree being able to visualize the end of the job is the difference between a hired hand and an operator

  • @jaymann
    @jaymann 2 роки тому +1

    I bet the building contractors love coming in to do a job on a job yhat you have done, Chris. Always spot on... it helps you have OCD and pride. Well done from a UK follower. 👏👊

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 2 роки тому +6

    Looks nice young man, one can tell just by looking at the site, you take great care and pride in your work. Thanks for the ride along sir.

  • @richardherring8220
    @richardherring8220 2 роки тому +4

    Video posted 5 minutes ago and I was #167 to give a thumbs up, speaks tons for Chris's popularity !!

  • @DMAN10
    @DMAN10 2 роки тому +2

    As usual…you make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing Chris!

  • @reedburke7762
    @reedburke7762 2 роки тому +17

    It was very nice of DP to come all that way to lend a hand, I know he felt bad leaving without finishing. He got a lot of the harder stuff done though, thanks Mike.

  • @MichaelBrown-qn9hi
    @MichaelBrown-qn9hi 2 роки тому +2

    If I were the owner, I would have no problem with you doing any work, you talked to the builder and know exactly what to do, your explanation to us making us a tad bit smarter. I don't believe how soothing your videos are.

  • @donnamullins2089
    @donnamullins2089 2 роки тому +1

    As usual everything looks great. Have a wonderful weekend.

  • @tomswindler64
    @tomswindler64 2 роки тому +2

    Great video,good weather,no hiccups,accomplished a good amount for the day.great attitude,what more could you ask for.keep it up.👍👍👍😎😎😎

  • @joejohnson7097
    @joejohnson7097 2 роки тому

    Love watching you do the basement digs

  • @Icerthebluelion
    @Icerthebluelion 2 роки тому

    Remember Chris if you have your mini blower you can always use that to blow off the white ash, If those that have a fire pit in their backyard as it does wonders for the fire too. Gets rid of that white ash on top so the fire can grow and get hot. But exposing the dry wood to hot glowing red coals works too.
    Nice to see you do a Basement dig again. I remember the first one you filmed while you explained why the way you do it and how it should be done if you want it to be nice and clean.

  • @stevelittle7390
    @stevelittle7390 2 роки тому

    You’re pushing 600,000 Chris! Great job!

  • @chadshidler8903
    @chadshidler8903 2 роки тому +1

    I could never get the hang of doing grade elevations. You definitely have the skills. I've always followed my bosses instructions and did my best. I must have done something right, made a paycheck and my boss was happy.

  • @robertmccullough4822
    @robertmccullough4822 2 роки тому +1

    Dang Chris, You have a Great eye for Grade.!! I think it must be many years of experience, on top of a natural eye. You make it look so easy, but it has to be a very difficult thing to get right, even with the cool gadgets (which I personally think you could do without, if needed). Well done! I have a hard time just drawing a straight line. LMAO! A true Skilled Man of his Craft !! Owner, Operator, Teacher and you appear to be a very smart Business owner ! Congrats! You set a great example to people with the Drive to be successful. Thank you for showing it can be done with hard work. Just an Old Man's observations.

  • @orlandomcintosh5325
    @orlandomcintosh5325 2 роки тому +1

    Good evening Chris amazing job today nicely done I enjoyed looking at your work 👍👍👍❤️💯💯😊.

  • @bobbyb322
    @bobbyb322 2 роки тому +2

    Give him an idea and watch him paint it to speck. Good job as always

  • @rrr46060
    @rrr46060 2 роки тому

    CONGRATS Chris 600,000 subscribers , way to go brother

  • @michaelmullins1290
    @michaelmullins1290 2 роки тому

    One of your old employees could run by with his truck and haul 3 loads of dirt for you. Lol. Always a pleasure watching your artistry.

  • @tomrogers9467
    @tomrogers9467 2 роки тому

    Of all the jobs Chris does, i like the brush fires the best. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @rondastump8930
    @rondastump8930 2 роки тому

    Thank u so much for fantastic video!!! You must be a math genius to figure all the dimensions out. Thank u for explaining each step! Keep the dirt rolling. God's blessings and be safe!!!

  • @sylviaprudhomme5417
    @sylviaprudhomme5417 2 роки тому +1

    Really like how clean you keep your job site

  • @garymessina1609
    @garymessina1609 2 роки тому +1

    Great dig Chris thanks for a look over your shoulder

  • @csnelling4
    @csnelling4 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Chris👍A great video, thank you for all the videos you have shared , it is much appreciated .👏👏👏🍺🍺👌🇬🇧

  • @robmatthews7972
    @robmatthews7972 2 роки тому +1

    Glad you had a pile of hot coals to restart a fire. Nice to see basement builds - we don`t have many down here in Fl. unless someone wants a downstairs indoor swimming pool. Get Ol` Betty brought to move that dirt pile while Barney is still up on blocks. My Saturday tomorrow will be finishing spread of 10 yds of crush crete.

  • @randycarpenter2914
    @randycarpenter2914 2 роки тому +1

    Looks good, as always. You make the effort to do every job as close to perfection as possible. I think you may have my OCD problem. Great video, Chris.

  • @MichaelHolloway
    @MichaelHolloway 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for that excellent explanation about gauging the site.

  • @BillW-NJ
    @BillW-NJ 2 роки тому

    Amazing you can keep all the dimension in your head, I need written notes to tell me where I left my written notes!
    The lot is looking better and better! 👍👍

  • @spencer6764
    @spencer6764 2 роки тому

    Awesome job. When you get the grading rod out I get lost. LOL 👍🏻

  • @charleswalton5132
    @charleswalton5132 2 роки тому

    All that equipment and the laser setup really makes that a lot easier on a fellow,I have done many of those type jobs with only a track loader and a transit. That looks good and very productive for a one man crew. I always had to have a person to hold the grade stick or try to prop it against the tractor,not the best or easiest method.

  • @mischef18
    @mischef18 2 роки тому

    Another great video on project, hope Barney can be sorted out without to many issues bro. Safe travels

  • @larryconley9438
    @larryconley9438 2 роки тому

    Nicely done chris, great plan great videos

  • @jamesbreault5762
    @jamesbreault5762 2 роки тому

    Looking really good Chris 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @derrickpettit86
    @derrickpettit86 2 роки тому +3

    Chris the dirt magician has done it again, another awesome project almost done, an is about to hit 600k subs, congratulations bud, best content on the tube, thanks for sharing every day, an I look forward to seeing the next video 💪🇺🇲

  • @markarmstrong2592
    @markarmstrong2592 2 роки тому

    As i said on one of Dirt Perfects videos and i'll say it again between the both of use You's are the best operators in the USA. Thanks for the videos from across the pond in N Ireland

  • @babsyred9710
    @babsyred9710 2 роки тому +1

    Good work Chris thank you 👍🏻

  • @dawnbradrick6289
    @dawnbradrick6289 2 роки тому +1

    Time for the warm coats Chris. Dawns here 🌞🐾

  • @reedburke7762
    @reedburke7762 2 роки тому

    Looks like some nice clay for a pond if there is enough water shed (or well). The Owners would enjoy a nice swimming hole for the horses, a few of mine love taking a “dip” now and than! Great for training and exercise too!

  • @Mtlmshr
    @Mtlmshr 2 роки тому +1

    WOW! You explain it all and I still did not understand any of it🤯😳🤔but that does not take away anything from watching dig dirt in a precise manner!

  • @0726cobrasrule
    @0726cobrasrule 2 роки тому

    Wow, i gotta say ginna looks so beautiful! Your a lucky man. Im so glad shes doing better. God answers prayers when we gather together! Such a wonderful thing! And the road... i think over time will become even better but Wouldnt like a fine sand work? Really get into all the nooks and crannies. Making it tight? Idk if thats a good idea with winter coming and all though. May just make it worse. Is say let the trucks pack it and get that rock driven into the ground over winter and come spring when it starts drying out rent that compactor agin and push it into the mud and clay. Then it will dry rock hard.

  • @kevinkenyon7045
    @kevinkenyon7045 2 роки тому +1

    Chris another great video thanks for sharing! Kevin

  • @ronthacker211
    @ronthacker211 2 роки тому

    Big smile... listening to your math calculating and geometry skills.

  • @justmyopinion99
    @justmyopinion99 2 роки тому

    Nice time hop in this video, as you mentioned recently. From partially dug out to starting to dig in one microsecond. Lunch must have been interesting.

  • @donaldtrabeaux5235
    @donaldtrabeaux5235 2 роки тому

    Getting better by the day awesome work Chris.

  • @andrews5662
    @andrews5662 2 роки тому +7

    I see Chris was up late editing again🤣Glad to see the basement started!!!

    • @letsdig18
      @letsdig18  2 роки тому +7

      Did I screw it up again jeez

    • @andrews5662
      @andrews5662 2 роки тому +4

      @@letsdig18 no worries 👍. Love watching your work. Thanks for posting regular content!

  • @leol1682
    @leol1682 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoy this video as wel as the others Chris , have good weekend .

  • @andrevernon1932
    @andrevernon1932 Рік тому

    I appreciate your great videos.

  • @rogerdalebone
    @rogerdalebone 2 роки тому +1

    If you want it done right call Chris. He's the man!

  • @dangates6887
    @dangates6887 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Chris hope the off road truck is back on the road soon ! Dam after market parts

  • @rmacsrmaddog2192
    @rmacsrmaddog2192 2 роки тому

    That soil is perfect for baseball diamond infields. We wish we had that in New England.

  • @stephenlindsey9233
    @stephenlindsey9233 2 роки тому

    Love to watch you guys work!

  • @johnandcarolynmills3061
    @johnandcarolynmills3061 2 роки тому

    Great shot starting at 39:00 of you Clearing out the basement, Chris

  • @2badger2
    @2badger2 2 роки тому

    You need a grill attachment for the bucket, hotdogs and or hamburgers would cook nicely over the charcoals ... 👍👍

  • @rdon53
    @rdon53 2 роки тому

    It's easy understanding cutting in a taper on a hillside, adding to a slope here and there becomes a little harder to comprehend sure in the end it will 'magically' come together.

  • @randysmiththelubeguy
    @randysmiththelubeguy 2 роки тому +4

    Hi Chris, love this channel! I was wondering if you did the dirt work when you built your house? Also, I haven't seen any videos on the new shed next to your house where you removed the old one. Have a good weekend and stay safe!

  • @jonnicholas8028
    @jonnicholas8028 2 роки тому

    I wanna see you dig a basement with that track loader. Like the good ol days

  • @johnscarbrough2926
    @johnscarbrough2926 2 роки тому +1

    I know you said something about the whole truck, but Betty isn’t that far that would be something small to do with her to go through everything and get her up to high temperatures pushing some dirt around and scooping dirt and moving it. Where are you may or may not need it and digging the pit for burning as well.

  • @duaneayers6117
    @duaneayers6117 2 роки тому +1

    The beginning of someone's Home Sweet Home 🏡

  • @av8tore71
    @av8tore71 Рік тому

    Looks like North Carolina woods. I'm a former Army JAG lawyer retiring at FT Bragg and I sure miss NC

  • @dennismalcolm6620
    @dennismalcolm6620 2 роки тому +1

    PERFECTION PERSONIFIED!!!.YOU ARE THE BEST AT WHAT YOU DO ❤️.

  • @gordonshearston7590
    @gordonshearston7590 2 роки тому

    I like to put a small bank of dirt on the high side of the excavation to divert the water run off to the sides and not allow the run off over the bank and add a lot extra work clean up later

  • @williamfenner9915
    @williamfenner9915 2 роки тому +1

    I like how you explained that stuff about 10ths ,100ths

  • @chasebodiford4363
    @chasebodiford4363 2 роки тому

    great job buddy and great video as always buddy 😎👊🏻👍🏻

  • @davidife597
    @davidife597 2 роки тому

    The accuracy of your work is amazing, I am sure you could cut me a pound of cheese with that skid steer.

  • @michaelweatherhead9470
    @michaelweatherhead9470 2 роки тому

    Thanks Chris for the video burn it up dig it out and smooth it out. Well done 👍❤️✅ it.

  • @bobjoncas2814
    @bobjoncas2814 2 роки тому +1

    ...looks great, nice work, keep safe and have a gooder weekend..

  • @roseannvolrath2271
    @roseannvolrath2271 2 роки тому +2

    Good morning Mr. G. Hope for a good ☝️👍👍👍👍👍👍☝️

  • @Todd.Roberts
    @Todd.Roberts 2 роки тому +2

    Nice looking walk out basement. Man it’s been a while on that job to

  • @GlobalistJuice
    @GlobalistJuice 2 роки тому

    I tell ya, when I watch you confidently go through the mathematics of the job, with level heights and all the calculations to find grade and depth, and then you dig around without hesitation for the plan of where dirt has to come from or go to, it actually makes my brain hurt trying to process how you got there! 🤣#MathIsHard

  • @williamd6967
    @williamd6967 2 роки тому

    Your showing your College Education again 18. Awesome vid!!

  • @peteacher52
    @peteacher52 2 роки тому

    Always a pleasure to watch the master of the excavator at work - time and motion efficiency!

  • @RumMonkeyable
    @RumMonkeyable 2 роки тому +2

    Still think Chris needs to teach at a technical college/university on various construction topics......especially heavy equipment and surveying, IMHO.❤✨ Finding the time might be an issue....... EDIT RESPONSE: Not suggesting Chris not continue doing what he is doing. Only teach a course here and there (that would best fit his schedule....again, time is a BIG factor) , Also, many successful professionals "give back" by teaching without thought to compensation. Again, only suggesting adjunct teaching....not full-time. Thanks to everyone who replied.

    • @rickallen9382
      @rickallen9382 2 роки тому +1

      I don't think they can afford Chris. Also Chris would go nuts working inside .

    • @vickianderson677
      @vickianderson677 2 роки тому

      The industry needs to keep as many of the good one’s as possible….they need him

  • @deernutOO
    @deernutOO 2 роки тому

    Cool device that hangs on the excavator to show depth of the dig.

  • @18287470
    @18287470 2 роки тому +2

    Chris does beautiful and great work alone by himself, still you need someone if just to watch your Six.👀

  • @patrickcolahan7499
    @patrickcolahan7499 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the grade explanation prior to digging. Really helps to understand the dig as we watch it progress. The Volvo seems to handle that very well. What kind of a fuel burn rate are you seeing. I assume it has a 6 cylinder so would expect somewhere about 4.5 gal per hour burn. Just guessing. Thanks very much for sharing. Love when you show projects from start to finish.

    • @letsdig18
      @letsdig18  2 роки тому

      Yeah around 4 or so doing that type of work

  • @Jack_Rabbit71
    @Jack_Rabbit71 2 роки тому

    Hi Chris. Fascinating to watch and listen to your expert commentary.
    Word of advice : might pay to do a valve lash on the Komatsu.
    Or is it just the panel’s rattling? ( I’m a diesel mechanic)
    Any way, keep up the good work.
    God bless..

  • @weswestmoreland4270
    @weswestmoreland4270 2 роки тому

    I watched a contractor on I20 in Longview Tx trying to burn trees. I wanted to stop and tell him to watch your channel. It’s been 3-4 weeks and the stumps are still smoldering.

  • @jamest2101
    @jamest2101 2 роки тому

    Chris, any idea why in some parts of NC you run in to red clay by the ton, yet in other places you have to truck it in? Is it simply the geography of the state? I admire you ability to "eye ball it " to such a high degree of accuracy. It makes my head swim listening to your explain the math of finding and getting the grade right that's needed for a house and lot for the drainage that is going to be needed. I can understand where your going, but you make it seem as natural as breathing... Like you have been doing this for a long time 🙂

  • @robertmilligan2792
    @robertmilligan2792 2 роки тому

    another cracking video doing what you do best just wondering if you have thought about maybe upgrading your excavator since you seem to be taking on a lot more of the bigger jobs I would love to see volvo offering you a chance to maybe try out one of there new machines to see what you think about it and how it handles your type of excavation job's keep the videos coming always a pleasure to watch.

  • @vinnyhern
    @vinnyhern 2 роки тому +1

    God bless you for trying to explain things at the beginning of the video. my dummy self lost you when you started doing math😂😂😂

    • @dennis2376
      @dennis2376 2 роки тому +1

      I was tracking pretty well when he started talking about the two feet and got lost. :)

  • @pauldillinger2286
    @pauldillinger2286 2 роки тому

    This is something different from your normal videos and i like it'

  • @davidcornell9167
    @davidcornell9167 2 роки тому

    Chris, As long as you have been moving dirt I wonder if you find there is still more to be learned about your craft?

  • @martymclamb5750
    @martymclamb5750 2 роки тому +1

    Great video 👍👍

  • @malcolmyarnold6172
    @malcolmyarnold6172 2 роки тому +2

    Hi mate how’s it going been watching you for quite a while now love your work

  • @dennis2376
    @dennis2376 2 роки тому

    Question do you have to worry about a change in the frost line now it is dug and it will not be built for another month? That is a big hole! Neat tip, even if the video is out of order. :) Thank you and have a great day.

  • @keithdunlap2701
    @keithdunlap2701 2 роки тому

    Got it coming along nice Chris !! That clay looks like it's trying to get pretty hard down there a couple feet ?? The way it's chipping up... Man, that's a Big help having the laser on the boom like that, sure saves you a lot of foot work !! lolol... Hell yeah Chris, I would burn what I could every day your on that site, Until you get a nice rain... And ,I 'm sure you do but, pile it up in the evening before you leave, because the night dew is going to be fallen no sooner that you leave anyway !! lolol.... Sure i'm not telling ya nothing you don't already know...lololol... But, got it looking really good Man !! Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Weekend, And Evening, And On too the Next..... Ain't that something ?? Your Friend comes in , and tears your Off Road Truck all apart, and bounces out on ya !! LMAO.... Just kidding ! Thought i'd razz him a little bit.....lololol.... Have a great Weekend....

  • @stanleymartin1613
    @stanleymartin1613 2 роки тому +1

    It's looking like you gotta dig that hole big enough to fit a house in it 😏 🤪. Great video. Enjoyed watching

  • @derikalawrence8010
    @derikalawrence8010 Рік тому

    my lot probably has only a 2 or 3% slope to it. With a 9ft walkout basement, do you think I would need to have fill dirt hauled in or will there be enough dug out for the basement to fill around the 3 sides?