What I love about your work is that you don't really have a 'good enough'. You want your projects to look like how you would want them done for you and I think that's one reason why you have so many repeat customers. You are fair, honest, practical. Thank you for sharing with us, Chris.
I admire your ability to go from one machine to another and be proficient with what ever machine you get into, I know it comes from years of operating different machines, but the thing I think puts you over the top is your love of what you are doing. Your drive finished out nicely and thank you for the update sir.
It always amazes me when I watch you work. Putting in a long driveway is much more than just putting gravel in. You have to engineer the right depth and also make provision for rainwater run off. There's a hell lot more than just diggin' and spreading gravel. Nice Job.
Very nice swale work with Strawberry Shortcake and the grading bucket. Yes, 6 inch Sch80 PVC should be tougher that 12 CMP and not need a deep install.
Seeing your skid steer reminds me that I didn't thank you for the offer of your old tracks . Thank you for the offer. If you have friends in your area looking to unload some rubber tracks, (any kind) it would really be worth the gas and time to make the trip. Thanks again. Love your videos. Got my sons, hubby and grandson watching now.😊
Balloons. Watching you work the machines is truly a pleasure, so smooth and gracefull in every motion and the groundwork always turns out magnifico. Have a Happy restfull Easter Chris.
Sure did Man !! Got it laid in there nice... Man, I love the finish buckets on the Mini, and the Big Machine, just makes an awesome finish on whatever your working on !! And The Smooth Bucket for the Big machine has really changed the game for ya, It has came in handy for so, so many projects you've done!! Great as always Chris !! Have a Great weekend, Evening, and Easter !! And, On too the Next ......
It's almost like it's not a Letsdig18 episode if Chris doesn't find a balloon or two. Thanks Chris for the music you played during the time lapse part. I like that particular song. Much better than most time lapse music out there others use. Mr. Duck Mafia victim Geoff Bealy Good has some really good music he uses as well. Must have been your influance. I also for some weird reason like listening to the mini running. Definitely a nice ditch you dug. Once some grass griws in it it should stay stable from erossion.
How deep do you put the crush and run and how wide do you make the driveway? You do good work it is fun and relaxing to watch! There is always something going on.
Its funny how that swail doesn't look very wide from the cab view, but when you switched to the sped up view, you can see its a good 4-5 feet wide. No surprise, this turned out amazing!
Who'd think watching someone like Chris laying down and sculpting gravel onto a driveway and digging a ditch could be so darn entertaining !?! I know I do.
I know I do. Watching Chris do what he does best. Working the earth until it is beautiful and perfect. I just can't watch enough of him operating his machines. Thanks for sharing, Chris, and have a great weekend. Be safe out there, and God bless you 👍👍👍
I agree with Vickie, 100%. I find myself like right now, needing to produce a video, but wondering what Chris was up too. Very genuine and I genuinely can not wait to meet you someday, sincerely. Alright, going to do that video lol.
For how wet it is there, I would like to see your grader pulling dirt from the outside to the center to raise the road, then road base and then rock last. water will always pass through the rock, that's why the road needs to be higher than the sides!
I like the hole balloon deal. Just seeing you dig the ditch shows how professional you are. Looks so good and you get it done fast. The drive way as well. Chris i watch a lot of you tube doing what you do but they are not as good as you. Not even close. Man ive seen the way some people run there machines and it takes them a week to do what you do in a couple of days and there finish job looks like crap. Your jobs always looks from start to finish so planned out and so well executed. Amazing jobs my friend. you amazing work on any job abd the attention to detail is why you are the you tube genius. Im so dumb i had to google how to spell genius.
Can not believe it has been a year! The driveway and the property are looking good. Question are you self taught and can anyone learn to operate a skid steer? Thank you and have a great day.
Way to show that pipe who’s boss it just didn’t know who it was messing with but still didn’t have to get out of the machine as usual you just whooped it place and thats it 👍😎🇺🇸NY
I woulda figured most people that watched and listened to this video heard him talk about this being a most likely temporary access drive for the construction vehicles and that the main driveway is going to be on the other side. No sense spending more time and money to use mat and then roll it. That will be done on the main driveway.
Was that the field you had to demolish the old house and had a barn off to the side that you demolished also.grass improved the looks totally.good video as always.keep on doing what your doing.😎😎😎👍👍👍
This was the first job the new EC220 did in video *"Starting The First Job With The New Machine"* that Chris posted back on 1 Nov 2022. ua-cam.com/video/glJMUPJioAQ/v-deo.html . Back then it was a 6.5 acre logging deck and 2.5 acre house lot, total 9 acre that Chris cleared. Chris did say at the start of this video that he did that job with new EC220 in Sep 2022, not sure whether he mispoke on that though.
Thanks for the daily videos. Always interesting. Not far from you in Greensboro. If you don’t mind me asking, what brand tri-axle trailer are you using to haul equipment?
The trailer in this video I think Chris bought from Jasonworksalot. There has a be a video on it from a year or so ago. It was used and rusty. I think he bought one for himself because his Uncle John has one that he used and really liked it. I don’t know the brands of either of them though, sorry.
@@sharonmiller6436 Someone mentioned that but said he had a stockpile of replacements. A pre DEF tractor has to have a compatible engine and he may have been preparing for this.
Chris does create playlists of videos for his recent big jobs. He didn't do it for this *"9 acre clearing"* though. There's about 20 videos for this project. I could make a playlist for that if you like. The first was *"Starting The First Job With The New Machine"* that Chris posted back on 1 Nov 2022. ua-cam.com/video/glJMUPJioAQ/v-deo.html . Anyway, just ask away if you need to find previous older videos of any Chris recent videos/jobs. A few of us here like the challenge of finding them. ;-)
Chris "The Talent". If excavation world was the Titanic, you would get the first seat on the lifeboat. Keep up the awesome videos showcasing how to do it the right way; the smart way.
wow you treat every job as if it is your property. Very Nice Chris
What I love about your work is that you don't really have a 'good enough'. You want your projects to look like how you would want them done for you and I think that's one reason why you have so many repeat customers. You are fair, honest, practical. Thank you for sharing with us, Chris.
I admire your ability to go from one machine to another and be proficient with what ever machine you get into, I know it comes from years of operating different machines, but the thing I think puts you over the top is your love of what you are doing. Your drive finished out nicely and thank you for the update sir.
You display a great deal of artistic skill manipulating that bucket! Best wishes.
Super nice roadwork with attention to drainage…priceless! 👍👏👍
I don't now why but I love watching you spreading stone and installing pipe. A master of all machines.
No one puts rock down faster and makes a construction road go faster and meticulously finished. As always! God's blessings and have a blessed Easter.
Chris could decorate cakes with a mini excavator. Incredible skill.
NO doubt!😊
It always amazes me when I watch you work. Putting in a long driveway is much more than just putting gravel in. You have to engineer the right depth and also make provision for rainwater run off. There's a hell lot more than just diggin' and spreading gravel. Nice Job.
Very nice swale work with Strawberry Shortcake and the grading bucket. Yes, 6 inch Sch80 PVC should be tougher that 12 CMP and not need a deep install.
Seeing your skid steer reminds me that I didn't thank you for the offer of your old tracks . Thank you for the offer. If you have friends in your area looking to unload some rubber tracks, (any kind) it would really be worth the gas and time to make the trip. Thanks again. Love your videos. Got my sons, hubby and grandson watching now.😊
Balloons. Watching you work the machines is truly a pleasure, so smooth and gracefull in every motion and the groundwork always turns out magnifico. Have a Happy restfull Easter Chris.
That property turned out very nice. You make what you do look so easy. Thanks for sharing.
Chris beautiful road! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
Sure did Man !! Got it laid in there nice... Man, I love the finish buckets on the Mini, and the Big Machine, just makes an awesome finish on whatever your working on !! And The Smooth Bucket for the Big machine has really changed the game for ya, It has came in handy for so, so many projects you've done!! Great as always Chris !! Have a Great weekend, Evening, and Easter !! And, On too the Next ......
Another Rocky Road Drive Way with Drain Pipe - well that is looking so Neat ! Fantastic Job indeed ! And its a Wrap ! Many Cheers from Australia !!!!
You can tell Chris truly loves his work
Why because he goes beyond just
Doing or getting done
That’s a fine looking construction road Chris. Take care & cheers😊
Thanks for taking us along
Thank you my friend...
First impression as you pull into property, wow!! Nice work Chris 💪👍🇺🇸
Give me a few dump trucks and Chris on the skid loader and I will be happy for an afternoon watching videos!! Always enjoy!!
Liked and Subscribed! Skid Steer usage and driveway maintenance is the best. Instant satisfaction!
Chris you make it look so easy.
It's almost like it's not a Letsdig18 episode if Chris doesn't find a balloon or two.
Thanks Chris for the music you played during the time lapse part.
I like that particular song.
Much better than most time lapse music out there others use.
Mr. Duck Mafia victim Geoff Bealy Good has some really good music he uses as well.
Must have been your influance.
I also for some weird reason like listening to the mini running.
Definitely a nice ditch you dug.
Once some grass griws in it it should stay stable from erossion.
Chris great videos you make it look so easy I know guys who have been doing this for years who can't do that good of work as you. Great job.
Awesome job Chris as always customer couldn't ask for better thanks for having us along great video
How deep do you put the crush and run and how wide do you make the driveway? You do good work it is fun and relaxing to watch! There is always something going on.
24:20 I love that you refused to get out of the machine to just drag that pipe into where it's supposed to be. :)
Great job. 😊😊😊😊
For anyone whos wondering, the song playing is Happiness by Bensound
Hello Chris welcome back my friend🐕🚜
Its funny how that swail doesn't look very wide from the cab view, but when you switched to the sped up view, you can see its a good 4-5 feet wide. No surprise, this turned out amazing!
Back and Forth gets the job done. Looks really good.
Love it when you point out the balloons.
It sure is nice to never need to bring a rake or hand shovel!!!! Super nice work!!!
Love this video Chris on this new Driveway .
So no fabric. I didn’t put fabric for my barn road and sometimes wonder if I messed up. Maybe it’s not always needed?
Who'd think watching someone like Chris laying down and sculpting gravel onto a driveway and digging a ditch could be so darn entertaining !?!
I know I do.
I second that!
I know I do. Watching Chris do what he does best. Working the earth until it is beautiful and perfect. I just can't watch enough of him operating his machines. Thanks for sharing, Chris, and have a great weekend. Be safe out there, and God bless you 👍👍👍
Give this man several tons of stone, a skid steer and 10 minutes and he will hand you a parking lot! Incredible skills sir, amazing.
Chris, you are an artist with whatever you are behind the controls of.
It turned out nice, because you do awesome work.
I agree with Vickie, 100%. I find myself like right now, needing to produce a video, but wondering what Chris was up too. Very genuine and I genuinely can not wait to meet you someday, sincerely. Alright, going to do that video lol.
Keep making construction entrances like that and everybody will wanting you do theirs.
...LOOKS GREAT, NICE WORK, KEEP SAFE
For how wet it is there, I would like to see your grader pulling dirt from the outside to the center to raise the road, then road base and then rock last. water will always pass through the rock, that's why the road needs to be higher than the sides!
Damn if only he had your knowledge.
hard to crown a road with mud
Change the looks of that real quick. Nice job 👍
Great job as usual Chris,Thanks and peace brother…
Neighbor: Don't put anything across my property line!
Chris: Ok, I'll give you the gift of water!
Neighbor: WAT?
Great Job Chris.. That whole job came out really nice.. You the Man..
Nice work Dude! Now drive a little south and do my driveway!!
Very nice work Chris, have a Happy Easter.
Another excellent job done well
Very nice!!! Excellent operating!!!
Thanks Chris Great Video!!👍👍
Makes it look nice n tidy too bro rather than a small wash across the driveway as time goes by. Safe travels
I like the hole balloon deal. Just seeing you dig the ditch shows how professional you are. Looks so good and you get it done fast. The drive way as well. Chris i watch a lot of you tube doing what you do but they are not as good as you. Not even close. Man ive seen the way some people run there machines and it takes them a week to do what you do in a couple of days and there finish job looks like crap. Your jobs always looks from start to finish so planned out and so well executed. Amazing jobs my friend. you amazing work on any job abd the attention to detail is why you are the you tube genius. Im so dumb i had to google how to spell genius.
Thats not dumb, thats smart! Some people wouldn’t bother! I admire your willingness to learn!
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Very clean and neat. Very nice work.
I enjoyed your video brother keep up your video.🤘🤘👏😄. 4- 7 - 2023
What an artist at work great job Chris.
Can not believe it has been a year! The driveway and the property are looking good. Question are you self taught and can anyone learn to operate a skid steer? Thank you and have a great day.
And that is a wrap.Good job 👍🏻
Excellent Craftsmanship on this driveway…!!! 😎👍✅
Couldn't make EDGES that CLEAN with a hand RAKE.
Chris does it with the skid steer?! 🤯
The motorgrader would have been Perfect for this job. You make it look easy Chris. I need to get out to a meet & greet some day.
You are a very skilled man Chris.
Job well done Chris.
Another great job by the master Chris!!!
Is there a lake or pond next to it thru the trees there?
Sure looks like a pond, but not one of Chris's I'll bet - he doesn't do straight lines like that very often.
Lol!, balloons love you!
If I can ever afford a mini I’m going to get a tilt bucket it sure does pretty work. And of course the LD18 thumb.
I was thinking the same thing
@@petenolte4192 I think Chris makes it look easier than it really is.
@@Justalittleoutoftown I totally agree!!!
Well at least you guys did not get any snow this year. Least Chris did not show any snow plowing this year! 👍🏻👍🏻
Great job Chris 👍👍
Way to show that pipe who’s boss it just didn’t know who it was messing with but still didn’t have to get out of the machine as usual you just whooped it place and thats it 👍😎🇺🇸NY
There's a lot of troubles in the world but every day you make it a better place. Be hard pressed to find a better eye for the finished results.
Gravel prices there must not match up with what we have in eastern Kentucky about 48$ ton
no fabric under the stones & no compaction ?
Thought same thing.
Its a temporary road, just for construction
Sharp looking results!
Skill man.... major skills.... props....
Chris you are like the Leonardo da Vinci of dirt work!
I would like to see how the "Power Rake" operates. Thanks Chris
Looks really great Chris 👍👍👍👍👍
Love it when you point out the balloons!😂
It's come a long way sure looks nice now 😇😇😇
How come no mat laid down before the gravel and no roller action ?
I woulda figured most people that watched and listened to this video heard him talk about this being a most likely temporary access drive for the construction vehicles and that the main driveway is going to be on the other side. No sense spending more time and money to use mat and then roll it. That will be done on the main driveway.
Chris, the skid loader is so quiet without that backup horn.😊 Did it just happen to quit working?
Was that the field you had to demolish the old house and had a barn off to the side that you demolished also.grass improved the looks totally.good video as always.keep on doing what your doing.😎😎😎👍👍👍
This was the first job the new EC220 did in video *"Starting The First Job With The New Machine"* that Chris posted back on 1 Nov 2022. ua-cam.com/video/glJMUPJioAQ/v-deo.html . Back then it was a 6.5 acre logging deck and 2.5 acre house lot, total 9 acre that Chris cleared.
Chris did say at the start of this video that he did that job with new EC220 in Sep 2022, not sure whether he mispoke on that though.
Nice job on the driveway!
Did you film a video looking at Braydon’s pond project?
An artist with an excavator
Does the mini blade angle or fixed straight?
It angles
Thanks for the daily videos. Always interesting. Not far from you in Greensboro. If you don’t mind me asking, what brand tri-axle trailer are you using to haul equipment?
He hires it out and uses a few different guys.
A fellow named Donnie seems to be his favorite. It's someone who he trusts to load and unload his tools.
The trailer in this video I think Chris bought from Jasonworksalot. There has a be a video on it from a year or so ago. It was used and rusty. I think he bought one for himself because his Uncle John has one that he used and really liked it. I don’t know the brands of either of them though, sorry.
@@kenore4003 Donnie just recently blew the engine on the tractor unit so may be out of action for a while.
@@sharonmiller6436 Someone mentioned that but said he had a stockpile of replacements. A pre DEF tractor has to have a compatible engine and he may have been preparing for this.
Hey Chris what rule of thumb do you use for coverage on culverts?
Spreading gravel with a dump truck correctly takes a very technical guy. I suppose Chris just said, you dump it, it'll look great when I'm done!
Chris, would you please consider hash tagging your projects so when you come back to them like this, we can easily go back to refresh our memories.
Chris does create playlists of videos for his recent big jobs. He didn't do it for this *"9 acre clearing"* though. There's about 20 videos for this project. I could make a playlist for that if you like. The first was *"Starting The First Job With The New Machine"* that Chris posted back on 1 Nov 2022. ua-cam.com/video/glJMUPJioAQ/v-deo.html .
Anyway, just ask away if you need to find previous older videos of any Chris recent videos/jobs. A few of us here like the challenge of finding them. ;-)
That looks great as always .
Chris, I have never known you to shy away from hard work. 😀
Chris "The Talent". If excavation world was the Titanic, you would get the first seat on the lifeboat. Keep up the awesome videos showcasing how to do it the right way; the smart way.
Looks like you could use a road grader for that ditch
Like the work.
Another great job by the dirt master