I just started my training to be a plumber and right now I’m doing all the demo work, making trenches and paying down pipe. This is SUPER helpful, I’ll tell my coworkers about this
Their response….”oh great new guy. Anyway is that trench dug for me yet?” Hopefully now that two years have passed you are the one telling a new guy to dig stuff up.
I was searching for the best/quickest way to dig a 6" deep by 6" wide trench alongside my foundation for a liquid termite treatment...the demo hammer is a great idea. Didn't watch your entire video b/c I found what I was searching for, but what I did watch...nicely done! Thx!
I had to dig a ~120' trench in compacted soil with a lot of rocks/small boulders ranging in size from an apricot to a cantaloupe. I was lucky if my shovel went more than an inch or two deep each time I would try to dig, and a pick didn't do much better. I gave this a shot and it went 10-12" deep with no problem, almost like going through butter. Thanks for sharing - this saved me a ton of time!
Man I recently replaced a sewer line that was made of that old style cement material. It was completely clogged and surrounded with roots. Luckily it was only two feet deep. It made me hate trees.
I'm just retired at 70 years old.....how's this on the back? 50 years in the bizness was enough to convince me I did too many dumb things in the early 70s that I didn't expect to come back and kick me around in my latter years. But it sure does look easier than a mattuck, pick and a trenching shovel trying to bust through Georgia dirt.
What a battle, thank you for this video. I'm for sure borrowing a reciprocating saw for my trench project for sure after seeing your root obstructions. I hope I need it far fewer times than in your video! Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing. This approach would work best with in dry soil. I am working with a very wet clay gumbo. It is dense, sticks to tools, and is generally miserable work with.
Wow, that old pipe literally fell apart like a dry piece of cake. Crazy how fragile it was. I wish I had that tool for a number of gutter drainage pipes I had to bury. Would have made my life way easier.
Was going to use a trencher but I think this tool will will do to build a French drain system along side of my detach garage to deter water to street. My parents live in the garage and when it rains water gets into garage. They have a piece of concrete along half of the garage which has a negative slope..I don't know if I just should cut a trench trough concrete or just remove the concrete completely since it has slope towards garage
i don't think i caught why you used the three part solution (small demo hammer + reciprocating saw with carbide blade + hand spade) vs a rental trencher (dingo) with 4" or 6" blade? was this easier in some way or less costly? Also, leveling three times, first rough dirt and then lay down 1" of crushed rock will make the pipe run really easy to precisely level (1/8" per foot) with no low spots.
I got a question. Is there any cordless alternative to the demo hammer? I'm working as a construction site and our company makes trenches large enough to hammer stakes into and put up silk fencing. I was thinking this Demo Hammer could save us time, energy, and pain since we just have to use a pry bar most of the time to break up the soil. But I need a Cordless one that'll help us out. Any recommendations would be GREAT
I have seen the one with the blower on top in the store, but I have never had the chance to use one. My gut tells me that unless you really plan to use the blower function to just get the traditional style vacuum. Good luck.
I was going to use this too, but I thought it would be too slow. I've been searching for a long shovel with a motor and am not finding much. I have to go 3 feet down by 20 feet to avoid the frost line. Then a dry well at the end. It's going to be miserable. They make motorized shovels, but are basically used for planting. The 3 foot trenchers at the Depot are 1100 pounds. If anyone has a better Idea, let me know.
That's not too deep at least. Sometimes we gotta dig 10-20 foot trenches. Plumbing and sewer work for you. Luckily the excavator comes in handy lol. Those sharpshooters also work great for getting the dirt walls down. Do you guys not care for the squaring the trench to give you some room to work with the pipes ?
I am being a hater but only because I never used this tool before and I’m slightly envy 😂 I do groundwork’s it’s just me and my boss we mainly work in people’s gardens which where I live the biggest a passage way usually is it’s 800mm- 1m. So sometimes can get a micro digger round but never a dumper at first I hated shovel work and wheel barrow work I got worked like a dog but not treated like a ****. Like I say 2 years in and my god I love a shovel and wheel barrow anyone that I go to work with on a weekend or to get an extra day without being big headed I put them to shame after getting worked so hard for not even that long but a couple years and I’m here I love my career I love the hard work I’m 24 my steps are hitting 30-40k a day my fitness is incredible 15 stone to 11 stone all I use is David Goggins mentality Andrew Tates in physical aspect I love people who prove hard work pays off and I fell in love with it
I just started my training to be a plumber and right now I’m doing all the demo work, making trenches and paying down pipe. This is SUPER helpful, I’ll tell my coworkers about this
Their response….”oh great new guy. Anyway is that trench dug for me yet?”
Hopefully now that two years have passed you are the one telling a new guy to dig stuff up.
I just began this training last month. How’s it going?
I was searching for the best/quickest way to dig a 6" deep by 6" wide trench alongside my foundation for a liquid termite treatment...the demo hammer is a great idea. Didn't watch your entire video b/c I found what I was searching for, but what I did watch...nicely done! Thx!
Oh to have such beautiful, boulder free soil... I'm dreading this tasks in my yard.
I had to dig a ~120' trench in compacted soil with a lot of rocks/small boulders ranging in size from an apricot to a cantaloupe. I was lucky if my shovel went more than an inch or two deep each time I would try to dig, and a pick didn't do much better. I gave this a shot and it went 10-12" deep with no problem, almost like going through butter. Thanks for sharing - this saved me a ton of time!
Thank goodness I needed a trench to avoid sniper fire.
Too late the sniper got you while digging.
am digging a trench to avoid guddum germans
@@le_vap0rjoe292 Friendly fire?
I love that tool especially for hard clay its a life saver. Those trees find water and just take over the channel teh water is running along.
You're a hero for posting this bro
Thanks for several good ideas!
great explanation of what you are doing here.
Thank you they almost found me
Great idea
Thank you
Man I recently replaced a sewer line that was made of that old style cement material. It was completely clogged and surrounded with roots. Luckily it was only two feet deep.
It made me hate trees.
I needed this fir my reenaction stuff
I'm just retired at 70 years old.....how's this on the back? 50 years in the bizness was enough to convince me I did too many dumb things in the early 70s that I didn't expect to come back and kick me around in my latter years. But it sure does look easier than a mattuck, pick and a trenching shovel trying to bust through Georgia dirt.
What a battle, thank you for this video. I'm for sure borrowing a reciprocating saw for my trench project for sure after seeing your root obstructions. I hope I need it far fewer times than in your video! Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing. This approach would work best with in dry soil. I am working with a very wet clay gumbo. It is dense, sticks to tools, and is generally miserable work with.
Well done.you explain things well!
me and the boys are digging one out as a beer spot, sure to be a fun time, thanks for some tips.
I'm literally digging out a trench that has running water already! It's awful! Haha! Great video!!!
Wow, that old pipe literally fell apart like a dry piece of cake. Crazy how fragile it was. I wish I had that tool for a number of gutter drainage pipes I had to bury. Would have made my life way easier.
So did you use pipe bursting equipment to split that old orangeburg?
Great presentation. I’m gonna order the tools you used. Great tips.
thanks you chad i needed this inorder to take cover from germans
Thank you
That's really great video. Can you please specify model and where we can rent it from
Just the vid i needed. Top man!
Was going to use a trencher but I think this tool will will do to build a French drain system along side of my detach garage to deter water to street. My parents live in the garage and when it rains water gets into garage. They have a piece of concrete along half of the garage which has a negative slope..I don't know if I just should cut a trench trough concrete or just remove the concrete completely since it has slope towards garage
Brother would you recommend this for a driveway sized area that i got to dig down 4 inches? Or should i just rent out a bobcat
i don't think i caught why you used the three part solution (small demo hammer + reciprocating saw with carbide blade + hand spade) vs a rental trencher (dingo) with 4" or 6" blade? was this easier in some way or less costly? Also, leveling three times, first rough dirt and then lay down 1" of crushed rock will make the pipe run really easy to precisely level (1/8" per foot) with no low spots.
Been thinking of doing this to dig a small footing
thanks
I’d just use a mattock , spud bar, and trenching shovel but whatever works for you. I’d be much faster.
I got a question. Is there any cordless alternative to the demo hammer? I'm working as a construction site and our company makes trenches large enough to hammer stakes into and put up silk fencing. I was thinking this Demo Hammer could save us time, energy, and pain since we just have to use a pry bar most of the time to break up the soil. But I need a Cordless one that'll help us out. Any recommendations would be GREAT
Yeah, a mattock.
I know different video but do you recommend a Ridgid Shopvac 1600 or 1800
I have seen the one with the blower on top in the store, but I have never had the chance to use one. My gut tells me that unless you really plan to use the blower function to just get the traditional style vacuum. Good luck.
Good job bro! Wish I had more guys like you on our crew.
I remember the first time i dug a hole
Your getting there bud
Can I rent the hammer at my local store?
Yes, you can.
D.L. Hughley?
Asphalt pipe?
If that was the fastest way, I’d hate to see the slowest way!
Pruning shears and a shovel.
Break up clay dirt with just a spade and see ho w fast the job goes!?
I was going to use this too, but I thought it would be too slow. I've been searching for a long shovel with a motor and am not finding much. I have to go 3 feet down by 20 feet to avoid the frost line. Then a dry well at the end. It's going to be miserable. They make motorized shovels, but are basically used for planting. The 3 foot trenchers at the Depot are 1100 pounds. If anyone has a better Idea, let me know.
Man I wish I would’ve watched this video before I started digging my gas line. It took me an hour just to go a few feet.
Rich is that you?
POV: Ur watching this vid for WW3
That's not for at least 3 years 😂
That's not too deep at least. Sometimes we gotta dig 10-20 foot trenches. Plumbing and sewer work for you. Luckily the excavator comes in handy lol. Those sharpshooters also work great for getting the dirt walls down. Do you guys not care for the squaring the trench to give you some room to work with the pipes ?
I am being a hater but only because I never used this tool before and I’m slightly envy 😂 I do groundwork’s it’s just me and my boss we mainly work in people’s gardens which where I live the biggest a passage way usually is it’s 800mm- 1m. So sometimes can get a micro digger round but never a dumper at first I hated shovel work and wheel barrow work I got worked like a dog but not treated like a ****. Like I say 2 years in and my god I love a shovel and wheel barrow anyone that I go to work with on a weekend or to get an extra day without being big headed I put them to shame after getting worked so hard for not even that long but a couple years and I’m here I love my career I love the hard work I’m 24 my steps are hitting 30-40k a day my fitness is incredible 15 stone to 11 stone all I use is David Goggins mentality Andrew Tates in physical aspect I love people who prove hard work pays off and I fell in love with it
The beach wont have a chance
You may well do better with a mini digger, cos I know for a fact its faster than what you were doing.