Micro excavator owner here of 5 hrs. You get a lot more stable digging power when you have your blade behind you pushing down. It's like having a wheelie bar on a dragster.
@@sawingwithsandy I did a lot of UA-cam research while I was waiting for mine to arrive. 1.2T if you are trying to pick up heavy things, the blade should be at the front, but when the ground is hard, and you need to dig down, it's best at the back. With your welding skills, you may even modify the blade to give you more lateral stability
Experience will help. Remember, experience is what you get when you don’t get what you intended. Watch the location of the dipper stick and just curl the bucket for the near side clean out.
Ah I was watching this video and grabbed phone to give this exact advice Really any mini (under) 3.5 tonne it really helps the have blade to the rear of the machine It stops the machine from popping up and gives more downforce
Use a blow torch or a weed torch (cheap and connects to propane) on the logs. It is not open burning, so legal, and it is easy to control the amount of char on the logs. Leave the on supports so you can roll them. Much easier than starting a fire and babysitting them and getting smoke in your face all day.😊
Sandy, you answered a lot of your own questions after the first 3 holes. Study the geometry of the boom, arm, and bucket curl. Starting the hole, you want to boom and arm extended almost all the way out so the bucket is cutting straight down. Well, let me send you an email with pictures. Too hard to explain solely in words. You've got the right idea, though. Let's see how you do on the second 3 holes............. Second entry: When you stood the posts, I would have used two long sticks to hold the post vertical, and used the excavator bucket and blade to fill the hole. About 2 feet and tamp it, 2 more feet and tamp it, etc., until it's packed level. Without knowing how the hydraulics operate on your machine it's impossible to critique how you should be using it. You're mid-90s vintage machine isn't the same as a Kubota 057-4 I've operated for years, and the Kubota won't operate like a Volvo 220.......... Ya went out there and did the best you could, buddy, and for that.... I'm proud of ya.................
Well done. The post went into the holes without a hiccup. The soil around the post barn seems the ideal for this type of build, nice dry, sandy and very porous. It's a perfect building site.
I paid 700 for the exact same excavator in mint condition. I haven't had time to use it yet so thanks for showing yours in action. I also have a bobcat t140 with an auger with several bits.
Sandy, i am still amazed at how much that one man can do alone. You are doing a great job. And i find it difficult to beleive that you have never handled an excavator before. You're doing just fine. And please stay safe. We've kind of gotten used to your face. God bless.
with a little excavator, blade placement is important. if you digging down (deep), its better to place the blade behind you as opposed to pulling stuff towards you, then the blade should be at your front. As far as the placement of the machine itself, it depends how deep you are going, i like to be closer to the hole i am digging so my stick doesnt touch the ground but i have to reposition more often. these little 1.5 tons machine are very usefull... nice little project you have and i really like the burnt section of the logs, i might try that in the future... i always end up pouring concrete and its a hassle...
Curling the bucket more and elbow less will help you with your undercut. Blade to the rear will help you push down harder, and with all that sand, you don't need the blade for lifting , unless you are digging stumps or rocks. Also the main hydraulic functions always seem to get plenty of flow even at half to three quarters throttle, so maybe I do it wrong, but I like easing off of the throttle for more control! Like I've said to you before, practice makes it better, so just keep practicing (playing) with it, it's a great tool to have!!
Hey Sandy! Another awesome video as always! Great presentation and camera angles! Really have been enjoying the equipment shed build thus far! Unfortunately I have 0 experience with an excavator so I don’t have anything to offer on that front 👎 lol. But I think from where you started with the mini ex to now you have done very well Sandy and the more seat time really will be the most beneficial in the long run. Anyways Sandy, really looking forward to the next few videos as you take us through the rest of the roof procedure! You projects are a joy to watch, and I always enjoy dropping by the channel to see what your up to! One of the best / my favourite channels on UA-cam! Take good care Sandy! Stay safe! Will see you soon! Andrew from NB, Canada :)
You are learning as you go and getting better with the mini ex. When you are digging deep holes, you might have better luck with the blade on the opposite end from the bucket. The cabin is looking good. Thanks for bringing us along.
Worked out good with the excavator. You will get the hang of it the more you use it. Be safe out there. Have a Great 4th of July if you celebrate it in Canada. Thanks Sandy.
Hi Gene! All went well and sure was nicer than digging holes! Today is Canada day (July 1st). We don't celebrate July 4th here. When it comes up for you well wishes from you Canadian neighbours
Sandy you did very well yep first hole was a wee bit long and the rest are better. Its hard to dig small with wide bucket, a narrow "pipe" line bucket may have been easier although you may still have some under cut, I would not worry about that. I recommend putting a flat rock or cement cap block for the post to set on since the soil is so sandy burnt motor oil also helps to keep out pests from eating into the wood If you have access to more clay or red dirt it will pack better around your posts, Old timers used to wrap the bottom of the pole with three to four wraps of tar paper and tie it with copper wire when they wire stringing power lines, think there was something about the copper wire that helped repel ground pests also. By the way I can't pronounce the Japanese term for wood preservative either! Stay safe John from N. East GA
Great progress! Happy Canada Day 🎉 Love the charring post ends, and that technique in general. Just to share here: Idea 💡 We too have a bunch of equipment we maintain. I don’t always have enough time to take it to the recycling center so… we dump it all into a 50 gallon drum. When we are getting ready to put posts in we soak the posts in the drum of oil for a couple days first. Does the same thing as the charring and gives a use for the fluids collected from the machines. Easy to do and a second option during burn ban times. Anyway… great work as always!!😊 Michella and Derek
Hi Sandy. Regarding undercut. Back in my mining days, we had some rules-of-thumb. The size of the backhoe should be matched to it's haul truck so that the truck is filled within ~5 cycles (rock) to ~10 cycles (overburden) . Obviously, these rules did not apply to the large 70-110 cy walking draglines. I hope that helps. 😂😂😂 We did have backhoe setback from the highwall, but it was for safety. You can thank me later.😄
I think you did just fine on your holes Sandy. I have the same challenge with my backhoe on the tractor. If I want the nicest and cleanest holes.....need to use my post hole auger. Your project is coming along nicely!
Site preparation, I alway clean the area before digging, keeps organic out of the hole. You did well , it was said blade behind you allows for less rocking when digging. Always a pleasure watching a good man at work
Hello Mr. Sandy, You did a great job on this vid, dig the holes set the poles, it all went well from where I sit, Your vast array of equipment made this easier than a shovel, block and tackle, and brute strength, Well Done.
A little help for you but not bad for a start. 1. mark out your hole with marker paint with extended lies so you dont lose them with your spoil. 2. dig to your marks and yes you may need to move back and forth to get your depth. 3. keep your spoil at lest 4 ft away from your hole. also as you get better you will notice that if you smoothly do more than one function it will aid in your ability to be smooth
Nice job sandy . The next time try digging a trench for a short run instead of holes for each post.I have found it is easer to keep the bottom flat .Your building is comming along great. Enjoy all of your vids All the best Phil
I think you do a pretty good job considering how long you’ve had it and your experience. You’ll pick up tricks and small things to do to make jobs that much easier. Looking good Sandy. 😊😊😊😊
Howdy Sandy- I would never try to give advice on how to run equipment because I am not an equipment operator. I do think you’re doing a good job with what you do. I do the shou sugi ban also because of the price of treated 6x6’s. My buddy didn’t understand what I said when I was explaining it to him and thought I said “cinnamon bun “ and that kinda stuck, so that’s what we call it now. Very enjoyable video. And Happy Canada Day to you from us down south of the border. God bless
hope your doing well with all the fire around you and hope it stays away from you, i have family in Quebec and they are ok as well at the min, good to see your having fun making the log tool shed. 😁😁👍👍
Hi, Sandy! I was wondering when you were going to do some actual digging with your"rotating power shovel" lol! The more you use the excavator, the learning curve will become less over time, just like everything else! Hope the fires up there steer clear of you! (Loving my HM 130MAX more, each time I use it!)
Hay buddy,hope all is well there,I got my 126 fixed it was the poly bushing. I let them know over at woodland Mills you were the one that help me make up my mind on the mill I got,that your video's were very helpful. Thanks again for pointing out some thangs that could make it shake the way it did.BIG HELP
The only trick I can offer is to make sure the bucket is against the far wall of the hole before you start to curl. Also, dig the teeth in vertically as much as you can before starting to curl. Shou sugi ban is a good technique. If you look at old posts in the ground, the only place you typically find rot (at least where I live) is a couple inches above and below where wood meets ground. I only ever char about 1 foot of post around that area. Further down, it is exceedingly rare to see any rot issues with raw wood. Could be different in your soil.
The excavator are hard to work with if you want to do small deep holes but you did good with the amount of hours you got on it now for trench you would go through it in a breeze have a great day
From what I’ve seen Sandy you have got a lot better on the mini ex! I’ve ran everything from a mini ex to a 375 cat ( former laborer and operator in the underground sewer field. My suggestion to you is to move back a little farther when you start so your bucket is flatter (it’s easier to go straight down) as you get deeper you have to move forward! You were just to close to cut the bank straight down, but all in all you did a great job, well done! The more you practice the more you learn! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼 Great video! 👏
Hello Sandy. When you said "Antique" in the title, I thought you had borrowed or even bought another excavator. I did find augers for mini excavators but that would depend on how many you would dig. I was hoping that you would have been able to use the log loader to hold the post upright while you backfilled the holes. Maybe next time. If the posts could be set with the tractor, you might only need to cut one or two tops off. I have seen maps that show the various degrees of fire in Canada. Almost the entire country was covered. I am surprised that you do not have smoke or bugs. Have good days!
That log loader sure would've been handy for this. Yeah the fires are the worst I've ever seen here . We have had alot of smoke days recently unfortunately
Well, I'm self-taught, too. I try to start ahead of where the post is going. And end the hole where the post is going, hopefully giving the post a little more dirt support. I do the same with sonatube and cement. If that doesn't work, I just keep trudging forward. Post auger works better if you want just vertical and then pour cement in. And then your done 😂😂.
Suggestion put a good layer of gravel in the bottom for sure and if possible use gravel to back fill to reduce standing water collection close post hopefully add drainage keep post rotting ? Maybe but couldn't hurt Lol always forgetting that by time seeing video you already done lol
Cool digs Sandy. I don’t think their is a way to dig a small hole with an excavator. I set out to dig a 3’/3’ hole once. Ended up with a 7’/9’ hole. Wrong tool for the job but it’s what I had. In the end it all worked out.
I’m looking at the foundations for your cabin not sure you’ve made them secure enough for your weather re wind and snowfall,just looked like it’s sitting on a few bricks cheers love your content
HaHA I was a little quick on the flat rock - cap block thing stopped video to type my thoughts then saw you putting rocks and stuff in that works too! Good Job! Jla
Need to grease everything n that will take some of the slop out of the bucket unless it needs pins n bushing.but you'll get where to position your self to make a full rotation on the bucket.
Very nice job Sandy, really taking shape,it looked like you had blue sky showing . What is the fire situation by you, we have had Canadian smoke here for three days.
Hi Brian. Smoke days have been on and off recently. This past week it's been pretty thick. Unfortunately we've had some rain but not enough to stop the big fires. One here is 370sq.km
Sandy, I'm not saying your doing it wrong, but if you turn your cab 180 degrees and use your push bar in the rear instead of the front your cab won't lift up on you as much, just a suggestion, Great Video as usual.
good job and video i have used a backhoe i don't think you can do much better. last time i rented a kubota it was way to light i could have done more in a hour with a old case than i did all day with that thing. take care, be safe and well.
Jealous of your soul Sandy! I just put up a pole type structure myself. Shoulda seen that mess. Thanks to many big boulder, the holes were not very pretty. Pretty much wide trenches. 12 poles in all. And 2 triaxle loads of gravel to get it backfilled and up to grade. 🤦🏻♂️
Truthfully things are mostly rocky and clay with some sand here and there. Fortunately for me I found the sand haha. Those boulders of yours sure caused a headache I bet.
that job would have been tons easier with a rented auger and extension on back of tractor. didn't see a mudmaker hooked up to your new portapower unit.
Very humid in NWO as well and the bugs have been awful. Love your log loader trailer and I love how fast you can dig the soil back by hand for those posts! Hahaha.
I figure since I had the option to bury it below the frost line so I did that since I had the equipment. Deeper in the ground will ensure the post doesn't move at all side to side as well
I am going to start with positive statements as I have only hurt your feelings in my prior attempts. Since your worried about undercut, use it to your advantage and turn around in the dig and come from the other side so you can use the undercut to get a better angle of the bucket and go deeper and not so long a trench. The negative is.. machine for worn out as it is, a operator uses two levers at once and alleviates the jerky motions. Jerking it so hard is just wearing it out a lot worse than already is. Bad habits are twice as hard to unlearn. Please don't try to save my feelings on "I have tried" because you are just who you are Sandy. Never a operator, just a user of the equipment that you own and paid for. So go ahead and just enjoy using it the way you are. No need for any apologies as it is yours. I don't have a plugged nickel in this tool. I will still watch and enjoy seeing you in the canadian aftershave fighting to make your mark in this world we call normal now.
Beatle juice, is your new name. 😂 I took an excavator course course years back. I really enjoy that machine. Wish I had the experience to help you. Your desire for a quality job delivers a great amount of content for the viewer. 🤌
Sandy,take your time and things will get done correctly if not like you said you’ll have major problems later not pleasant to start over again but you already know that 🏚️❤😊👍
Micro excavator owner here of 5 hrs. You get a lot more stable digging power when you have your blade behind you pushing down. It's like having a wheelie bar on a dragster.
Thanks for passing along that. iI'll give that a try next time around
@@sawingwithsandy I did a lot of UA-cam research while I was waiting for mine to arrive. 1.2T if you are trying to pick up heavy things, the blade should be at the front, but when the ground is hard, and you need to dig down, it's best at the back. With your welding skills, you may even modify the blade to give you more lateral stability
Experience will help. Remember, experience is what you get when you don’t get what you intended. Watch the location of the dipper stick and just curl the bucket for the near side clean out.
Ah
I was watching this video and grabbed phone to give this exact advice
Really any mini (under) 3.5 tonne it really helps the have blade to the rear of the machine
It stops the machine from popping up and gives more downforce
That is good to know, I was thinking that but have no experience.
Use a blow torch or a weed torch (cheap and connects to propane) on the logs. It is not open burning, so legal, and it is easy to control the amount of char on the logs. Leave the on supports so you can roll them. Much easier than starting a fire and babysitting them and getting smoke in your face all day.😊
That would do the trick for sure
Sandy, you answered a lot of your own questions after the first 3 holes. Study the geometry of the boom, arm, and bucket curl. Starting the hole, you want to boom and arm extended almost all the way out so the bucket is cutting straight down. Well, let me send you an email with pictures. Too hard to explain solely in words. You've got the right idea, though. Let's see how you do on the second 3 holes............. Second entry: When you stood the posts, I would have used two long sticks to hold the post vertical, and used the excavator bucket and blade to fill the hole. About 2 feet and tamp it, 2 more feet and tamp it, etc., until it's packed level. Without knowing how the hydraulics operate on your machine it's impossible to critique how you should be using it. You're mid-90s vintage machine isn't the same as a Kubota 057-4 I've operated for years, and the Kubota won't operate like a Volvo 220.......... Ya went out there and did the best you could, buddy, and for that.... I'm proud of ya.................
I appreciate all your help there Carl!
watching an excavator never gets old. 👍
Sure makes me happy to have traded the shovel for it haha
Well done. The post went into the holes without a hiccup. The soil around the post barn seems the ideal for this type of build, nice dry, sandy and very porous. It's a perfect building site.
Thanks for that. I'ml looking forward to getting this building all done. I'm really liking the look so far
early 90's and antique?... she just about run in!. Our kubota is an '89 and has paid for it's self a 1000 times over. Keep up the good work.
hahha comapred to others I see around I've got the oldest iron around. Although it is the cheapest to purchase and maintain (knock on wood)
I paid 700 for the exact same excavator in mint condition. I haven't had time to use it yet so thanks for showing yours in action. I also have a bobcat t140 with an auger with several bits.
Sandy, i am still amazed at how much that one man can do alone. You are doing a great job. And i find it difficult to beleive that you have never handled an excavator before. You're doing just fine. And please stay safe. We've kind of gotten used to your face. God bless.
You got better at keeping the hole shorter by the third hole. Nicely done.
Thanks! I did feel better about it as it went along
with a little excavator, blade placement is important. if you digging down (deep), its better to place the blade behind you as opposed to pulling stuff towards you, then the blade should be at your front. As far as the placement of the machine itself, it depends how deep you are going, i like to be closer to the hole i am digging so my stick doesnt touch the ground but i have to reposition more often. these little 1.5 tons machine are very usefull... nice little project you have and i really like the burnt section of the logs, i might try that in the future... i always end up pouring concrete and its a hassle...
That's good for me to know. Thanks for that one about the blade !
Curling the bucket more and elbow less will help you with your undercut. Blade to the rear will help you push down harder, and with all that sand, you don't need the blade for lifting , unless you are digging stumps or rocks. Also the main hydraulic functions always seem to get plenty of flow even at half to three quarters throttle, so maybe I do it wrong, but I like easing off of the throttle for more control! Like I've said to you before, practice makes it better, so just keep practicing (playing) with it, it's a great tool to have!!
Great tips for me. Thank you
We call it crowding the bucket.
Thank you, I didn't know it even had a name!@@Wornout1
Hey Sandy! Another awesome video as always! Great presentation and camera angles! Really have been enjoying the equipment shed build thus far! Unfortunately I have 0 experience with an excavator so I don’t have anything to offer on that front 👎 lol. But I think from where you started with the mini ex to now you have done very well Sandy and the more seat time really will be the most beneficial in the long run. Anyways Sandy, really looking forward to the next few videos as you take us through the rest of the roof procedure! You projects are a joy to watch, and I always enjoy dropping by the channel to see what your up to! One of the best / my favourite channels on UA-cam! Take good care Sandy! Stay safe! Will see you soon! Andrew from NB, Canada :)
You are learning as you go and getting better with the mini ex. When you are digging deep holes, you might have better luck with the blade on the opposite end from the bucket.
The cabin is looking good. Thanks for bringing us along.
Thanks for that one Mike
Worked out good with the excavator. You will get the hang of it the more you use it. Be safe out there. Have a Great 4th of July if you celebrate it in Canada. Thanks Sandy.
Hi Gene! All went well and sure was nicer than digging holes! Today is Canada day (July 1st). We don't celebrate July 4th here. When it comes up for you well wishes from you Canadian neighbours
@@sawingwithsandy Thank you Sandy. God bless you. Enjoy Canada day.
Sandy you did very well yep first hole was a wee bit long and the rest are better. Its hard to dig small with wide bucket, a narrow "pipe" line bucket may have been easier although you may still have some under cut, I would not worry about that. I recommend putting a flat rock or cement cap block for the post to set on since the soil is so sandy burnt motor oil also helps to keep out pests from eating into the wood If you have access to more clay or red dirt it will pack better around your posts, Old timers used to wrap the bottom of the pole with three to four wraps of tar paper and tie it with copper wire when they wire stringing power lines, think there was something about the copper wire that helped repel ground pests also. By the way I can't pronounce the Japanese term for wood preservative either! Stay safe John from N. East GA
All great tips there John. Thanks for that!
It's called " shou sugi ban " and it's pronounced " show soogie (like boogie) ban (like man) " .
@@robertn2813 Thanks Robert
@@johnaddis1022 You're welcome brother 👍
Great progress! Happy Canada Day 🎉
Love the charring post ends, and that technique in general. Just to share here: Idea 💡 We too have a bunch of equipment we maintain. I don’t always have enough time to take it to the recycling center so… we dump it all into a 50 gallon drum. When we are getting ready to put posts in we soak the posts in the drum of oil for a couple days first. Does the same thing as the charring and gives a use for the fluids collected from the machines. Easy to do and a second option during burn ban times. Anyway… great work as always!!😊
Michella and Derek
Happy Canada Day! Great tip!
Hi Sandy. Regarding undercut. Back in my mining days, we had some rules-of-thumb. The size of the backhoe should be matched to it's haul truck so that the truck is filled within ~5 cycles (rock) to ~10 cycles (overburden) . Obviously, these rules did not apply to the large 70-110 cy walking draglines. I hope that helps. 😂😂😂 We did have backhoe setback from the highwall, but it was for safety. You can thank me later.😄
Thanks for coming along for the video Tom
I think you did just fine on your holes Sandy. I have the same challenge with my backhoe on the tractor. If I want the nicest and cleanest holes.....need to use my post hole auger. Your project is coming along nicely!
Site preparation, I alway clean the area before digging, keeps organic out of the hole. You did well , it was said blade behind you allows for less rocking when digging. Always a pleasure watching a good man at work
Chain or strap around post tied to escalator will help keep post from moving when you back fiil
Really great job with the post holes considering you didn’t have an auger. Loving this build!
Thanks Greg. A nice post hole auger on the thee point hitch would be great
Hello Mr. Sandy, You did a great job on this vid, dig the holes set the poles, it all went well from where I sit, Your vast array of equipment made this easier than a shovel, block and tackle, and brute strength, Well Done.
Thanks for that Ben!
Te salut cu drag SANDY. O munca grea in care te-ai descurcat foarte bine.👍👍👍👍👍
Merci!
A little help for you but not bad for a start. 1. mark out your hole with marker paint with extended lies so you dont lose them with your spoil. 2. dig to your marks and yes you may need to move back and forth to get your depth. 3. keep your spoil at lest 4 ft away from your hole. also as you get better you will notice that if you smoothly do more than one function it will aid in your ability to be smooth
Great tips! Thanks Greg
Your doing a great job. The overhangs are going to do a great job keeping the rain off the logs.
Thanks for that!
Nice job sandy . The next time try digging a trench for a short run instead of holes for each post.I have found it is easer to keep the bottom flat .Your building is comming along great. Enjoy all of your vids All the best Phil
Good to know. Thanks for that tip Phil!
Good job with the mini. I have one a bit bigger and it's used weekly around my average. Couldn't manage without it. Cheers!
After not having a mini ex I sure do find a tonne of uses for it
I think you do a pretty good job considering how long you’ve had it and your experience. You’ll pick up tricks and small things to do to make jobs that much easier. Looking good Sandy. 😊😊😊😊
Thanks for that. Coming along slowly but feeling better about it every day
Howdy Sandy- I would never try to give advice on how to run equipment because I am not an equipment operator. I do think you’re doing a good job with what you do. I do the shou sugi ban also because of the price of treated 6x6’s. My buddy didn’t understand what I said when I was explaining it to him and thought I said “cinnamon bun “ and that kinda stuck, so that’s what we call it now. Very enjoyable video. And Happy Canada Day to you from us down south of the border. God bless
You're right about the price of the treated 6x6's...yikes! hahah I like the cinnamon bun name Happy Canada Day!
hope your doing well with all the fire around you and hope it stays away from you, i have family in Quebec and they are ok as well at the min, good to see your having fun making the log tool shed.
😁😁👍👍
I appreciate that Jason
Hi, Sandy! I was wondering when you were going to do some actual digging with your"rotating power shovel" lol!
The more you use the excavator, the learning curve will become less over time, just like everything else!
Hope the fires up there steer clear of you!
(Loving my HM 130MAX more, each time I use it!)
hahah it was certainly due wasn't it. Great to hear about the sawmill! I always mention to others that from the first cut I made I was hooked!
Hay buddy,hope all is well there,I got my 126 fixed it was the poly bushing. I let them know over at woodland Mills you were the one that help me make up my mind on the mill I got,that your video's were very helpful. Thanks again for pointing out some thangs that could make it shake the way it did.BIG HELP
Great to hear that all is up and running. Any time I can help I'm happy to do so. Keep me posted how the sawing goes
The only trick I can offer is to make sure the bucket is against the far wall of the hole before you start to curl. Also, dig the teeth in vertically as much as you can before starting to curl.
Shou sugi ban is a good technique. If you look at old posts in the ground, the only place you typically find rot (at least where I live) is a couple inches above and below where wood meets ground. I only ever char about 1 foot of post around that area. Further down, it is exceedingly rare to see any rot issues with raw wood. Could be different in your soil.
That's good to know about the char depth. I never thought much about that until you mentioned it
The excavator are hard to work with if you want to do small deep holes but you did good with the amount of hours you got on it now for trench you would go through it in a breeze have a great day
From what I’ve seen Sandy you have got a lot better on the mini ex! I’ve ran everything from a mini ex to a 375 cat ( former laborer and operator in the underground sewer field. My suggestion to you is to move back a little farther when you start so your bucket is flatter (it’s easier to go straight down) as you get deeper you have to move forward! You were just to close to cut the bank straight down, but all in all you did a great job, well done! The more you practice the more you learn! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼 Great video! 👏
Great advice. Thanks Mark
Hello Sandy. When you said "Antique" in the title, I thought you had borrowed or even bought another excavator. I did find augers for mini excavators but that would depend on how many you would dig. I was hoping that you would have been able to use the log loader to hold the post upright while you backfilled the holes. Maybe next time. If the posts could be set with the tractor, you might only need to cut one or two tops off. I have seen maps that show the various degrees of fire in Canada. Almost the entire country was covered. I am surprised that you do not have smoke or bugs.
Have good days!
That log loader sure would've been handy for this. Yeah the fires are the worst I've ever seen here . We have had alot of smoke days recently unfortunately
Well, I'm self-taught, too. I try to start ahead of where the post is going. And end the hole where the post is going, hopefully giving the post a little more dirt support. I do the same with sonatube and cement. If that doesn't work, I just keep trudging forward. Post auger works better if you want just vertical and then pour cement in. And then your done 😂😂.
I like that! Thank you for that one.
Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦
Happy Canada Day!
building going to move up and down with frost heave but not the posts so just a single bolt on rafters above edge of wall .👍👍
Yeah likely will be some movement for sure. Thanks for the tip Daniel
Great job it's awesome to have machinery to do jobs. Happy Canada Day
Thanks Wallace! Happy Canada Day
The way to plum a tapered pole is use a plum bob & plum down the center of the pole
Yeah that would do the trick for sure.
Suggestion put a good layer of gravel in the bottom for sure and if possible use gravel to back fill to reduce standing water collection close post hopefully add drainage keep post rotting ? Maybe but couldn't hurt
Lol always forgetting that by time seeing video you already done lol
hahah no problem Roberto! I appreciate the help regardless
MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼……………………………………………….Actually, I thought you did good. I thought you would have to dig a trench to put those posts in.
I was thinking about that trench actually. I think it may have worked out doing that as well. Wonder if it would've been even easier
You are becoming quite proficient at operating your mini keep up the good work
Thanks Ronald
Cool digs Sandy. I don’t think their is a way to dig a small hole with an excavator. I set out to dig a 3’/3’ hole once. Ended up with a 7’/9’ hole. Wrong tool for the job but it’s what I had. In the end it all worked out.
I like that saying about using what you have. I stick to that as well
I think you did about as good a job as possible. I own a backhoe and dug some post holes like you but then purchased a posthole digger.😊😊
I appreciate that!
That sure is some nice dirt. All I have is clay after the first foot or so.
I sure got lucky here that's for sure
I’m looking at the foundations for your cabin not sure you’ve made them secure enough for your weather re wind and snowfall,just looked like it’s sitting on a few bricks cheers love your content
Thanks for coming along for the video Jeffrey. Happy Canada Day!
Happy Canada Day, Sandy
Happy Canada Day Paul!
There are auger attachments for bobcats, maybe you can use on on that.
That would work pretty well. I think if I did alot of post holes I"d get an auger for my tractor for sure although I do enjoy the mini ex quite a bit
HaHA I was a little quick on the flat rock - cap block thing stopped video to type my thoughts then saw you putting rocks and stuff in that works too! Good Job! Jla
hahha it's all good. I appreciate all the feedback. Helps me learn new things
Seems like a 12"/15" 3pt auger would have been ideal for this job. No idea how expensive they are?
Yeah it would do the trick well for sure. Think they're around $2000 CDN
Rental for one day?
great machine work
Thanks Rodney!
Need to grease everything n that will take some of the slop out of the bucket unless it needs pins n bushing.but you'll get where to position your self to make a full rotation on the bucket.
Yeah for sure. Lots of grease makes for good machinery
Have you ever used a garden hose with clear tubes on each end to level works very good for long distances
I've never heard that idea before. I like it! Thank you
The mini x did a very good job digging and oh yes, a lot easier than a shovel or post hole diggers coming along nicely Sandy great video
Thanks Jeff!
I want one... of everything.
hahah
It's not easy digging holes with a mini-ex. That soil looked really easy to dig. I probably would have hand dug them with a post hole type shovel.
ya might want to dump your spoil dirt farther away from your hole- it helps when it comes time to place something in hole- take care
THat's a good point! Thank you
Try sprinkling coffee grounds in your area to get rid of mosquitoes it is not 100% but it helps.
Very nice job Sandy, really taking shape,it looked like you had blue sky showing . What is the fire situation by you, we have had Canadian smoke here for three days.
Hi Brian. Smoke days have been on and off recently. This past week it's been pretty thick. Unfortunately we've had some rain but not enough to stop the big fires. One here is 370sq.km
Sandy, I'm not saying your doing it wrong, but if you turn your cab 180 degrees and use your push bar in the rear instead of the front your cab won't lift up on you as much, just a suggestion, Great Video as usual.
What can I say........another interesting well done video. 😊 Keep em coming.
Thank you. Always good to have ya along
Happy Canada Day Sandy. 👍🇨🇦
Good job Sandy! KC Don 😉
I have the best mini ex, one that someone else owns but stores at our property and I can use it anytime.😂
hahah that is the best one!
Good day Sandy! You’re doing a outstanding job you’re videos are always a pleasure to watch my friend cheers 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦
A hole is a hole doesn't matter how you get there 👍
good job and video i have used a backhoe i don't think you can do much better. last time i rented a kubota it was way to light i could have done more in a hour with a old case than i did all day with that thing. take care, be safe and well.
I sure wouldn't mind a heavier mini ex as well..Maybe a 5 ton
Your building a grate Channel!!😊
Thanks for that Chip!
Love the build, what's up with the bottom of the post, burned, oiled, tarred or what?
Sandy how long do you know to burn the logs I have seen this done before but this was never explained. Love the vidio
I just burn until it appears like it's a good 1/4" deep the burn that is.
Jealous of your soul Sandy! I just put up a pole type structure myself. Shoulda seen that mess. Thanks to many big boulder, the holes were not very pretty. Pretty much wide trenches. 12 poles in all. And 2 triaxle loads of gravel to get it backfilled and up to grade. 🤦🏻♂️
Truthfully things are mostly rocky and clay with some sand here and there. Fortunately for me I found the sand haha. Those boulders of yours sure caused a headache I bet.
that job would have been tons easier with a rented auger and extension on back of tractor. didn't see a mudmaker hooked up to your new portapower unit.
Yeah can imagine lots of options for digging holes. Happy Canada Day Fred
Good vid. Thanks.
Thanks for coming along for the video!
Looks grate!
It's called " shou sugi ban " and it's pronounced " show soogie (like boogie) ban (like man) " .
Your a funguy ! Great stuff again.
Thanks Colbie!
We're still in the smoke n bad breathing people should stay inside they say.it's amazing how we see n smell the smoke from that far away.
It is wild. There is a wildfire north of me that's 370sq. km in size!!
@@sawingwithsandy damn they say some of these fires will go on all summer.that's crazy.
sandy try face shovel mode turn your bucket round backwards. your will get a lot shorter holes then.
That's a neat idea. I'm not sure how I'd get the bucket turned around but I suppose it would do the trick well!
I have seen lots of micro excavators 35g,50g and a 75g and they still bounce around.
I sure do like those John Deere Machines!
Very humid in NWO as well and the bugs have been awful. Love your log loader trailer and I love how fast you can dig the soil back by hand for those posts! Hahaha.
hahaha I had a few extra cups of sludge
The US Forest Service just lifted our campfire ban. Now, in the near future, when an idiot gets the woods burning, our forest fires can meet up.
I sure hope ours gets wrapped up before long but judging by how far the fire is spread it may not be until the snow flies
Just out of curiosity, why place the post below frost heave when the center section will rise and fall with it?
I figure since I had the option to bury it below the frost line so I did that since I had the equipment. Deeper in the ground will ensure the post doesn't move at all side to side as well
Tack ahh hoochie
What happened to your Lewis Winch post hole digger?
I am going to start with positive statements as I have only hurt your feelings in my prior attempts. Since your worried about undercut, use it to your advantage and turn around in the dig and come from the other side so you can use the undercut to get a better angle of the bucket and go deeper and not so long a trench. The negative is.. machine for worn out as it is, a operator uses two levers at once and alleviates the jerky motions. Jerking it so hard is just wearing it out a lot worse than already is. Bad habits are twice as hard to unlearn. Please don't try to save my feelings on "I have tried" because you are just who you are Sandy. Never a operator, just a user of the equipment that you own and paid for. So go ahead and just enjoy using it the way you are. No need for any apologies as it is yours. I don't have a plugged nickel in this tool. I will still watch and enjoy seeing you in the canadian aftershave fighting to make your mark in this world we call normal now.
No hurt feelings here. I appreciate you watching. Happy Canada Day
you need to look at where your other holes are in relation to the one you are digging
Put some counter weight on the rear of it .
i think you should have mowed a little first before you started digging just a thought
I'll end up grading the land here a little bit I figure
You forgot to put “shou sugi ban” on the screen. It is pronounce shoe sooggey ban
hahah I think you're right!
Beatle juice, is your new name. 😂
I took an excavator course course years back. I really enjoy that machine. Wish I had the experience to help you.
Your desire for a quality job delivers a great amount of content for the viewer. 🤌
Thanks for that Rich
Sandy,take your time and things will get done correctly if not like you said you’ll have major problems later not pleasant to start over again but you already know that 🏚️❤😊👍
For sure. Some days I have to remind myself to slow down. Thanks for coming along for the video Todd