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  • @DieselCreek
    @DieselCreek  4 місяці тому +254

    Heads up everyone, Don't miss your favorite UA-camrs Saturday Aug 10th at the National Pike Steam Show. Meet and Greet details to follow soon. Show Details can be fount at nationalpike.com/ Ill see ya there! 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @stevea9604
      @stevea9604 4 місяці тому +12

      It will be a better place with you and your old iron toys there 👍🏻🤩😀😎

    • @timothyabraham2228
      @timothyabraham2228 4 місяці тому +8

      Hey dude, we're waiting to see u start the "Matt mansion" complete with the "diesel creek" dungeon(basement/mancave*Mattcave?*).. stop buying equipment and start building "diesel creek acres"?! 😂

    • @glennblum6410
      @glennblum6410 4 місяці тому +1

      I was hoping to run into you at the May 19th Show. I came up from Texas to visit my family and we went. Also I may know of some of the history of your red and white road crane. It may have been owned by Mingo Creek Construction 10 years ago.

    • @davidohler5611
      @davidohler5611 4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Matt - will put it in my calendar

    • @creamysbrianna
      @creamysbrianna 4 місяці тому

      @Diesel Creek ever thought about purchasing a small mobile trommel to screen/sift dirt?

  • @noahrousseau8801
    @noahrousseau8801 4 місяці тому +246

    Nothing better to wake up to on a weekend than a diesel Creek video!

    • @timfagan816
      @timfagan816 4 місяці тому +6

      It's Monday morning here. I was just about to go to bed. But I guess I'm watching this 1st ! 😂

    • @thomaswilkerson9961
      @thomaswilkerson9961 4 місяці тому +2

      Yep I selfishly get mad when he's behind in posting a new video. lol😆

    • @Yuri-rr1el
      @Yuri-rr1el 4 місяці тому +2

      Amen to that

    • @claybass1187
      @claybass1187 4 місяці тому +4

      I agree his videos are entertaining and enjoyable and I have
      Learned a lot about how to work on diesel engines
      And all kinds of other stuff!

    • @vadimalexandrov3944
      @vadimalexandrov3944 4 місяці тому +5

      Get a life

  • @paulhack5577
    @paulhack5577 4 місяці тому +52

    Just remember Matt there are many many of us who have no toys at all who love watching you use your tools and equipment and are just as fascinated with what you call very basic stuff. It's just always a manly pleasure to see stuff done.

  • @bigstick6332
    @bigstick6332 4 місяці тому +215

    A DC video is like an old friend coming. Always welcome.

    • @timkaldahl
      @timkaldahl 4 місяці тому +5

      I Marvel everytime a new DC video comes out.

    • @ToxicMrSmith
      @ToxicMrSmith 4 місяці тому +1

      Someone could easily misconstrue "old friend" as a euphemism for something far less innocent there.

    • @jjMcCartan9686
      @jjMcCartan9686 4 місяці тому +1

      ​@@ToxicMrSmithOnly in your toxic mind .

    • @ToxicMrSmith
      @ToxicMrSmith 4 місяці тому

      @@jjMcCartan9686 Nah pretty sure the internet is a lot worse than my mind is.

    • @waynewatts-ellson61
      @waynewatts-ellson61 4 місяці тому +1

      Get the beers out Matt's here!

  • @CatMeow24-qr7uo
    @CatMeow24-qr7uo 4 місяці тому +129

    The fact that you’ve got you own little Mining Operation is amazing! Your literally living my dream please keep on making content and sharing it with us, we absolutely love it! ❤❤❤

    • @gregorymatre
      @gregorymatre 4 місяці тому

      Did you check to see if you have any gold in there . Looks like some good area

  • @2A3A66
    @2A3A66 4 місяці тому +56

    Matt,
    In the recent past, I started sharing some of your videos with my older brother. He loves UA-cam and your videos. He was quite the handyman and tinkerer such as yourself. I knew your mechanical inclination and love for classic heavy machinery would be right up his alley.
    This morning as I sat watching your new video particularly when you brought the haul truck in for its first load, I became very nostalgic. As kids, back in the '70's, we spent countless hours performing these very same tasks in miniature with our extensive fleet of Tonka Trucks. We probably moved (what we thought were) hundreds of yards of earth.
    About 15 years ago, he loved helping me work on my bigger toy, a Cummins Diesel powered M818 military truck. However, those days are but mere memories for me now.
    You see, in the early morning hours of this past Thursday and Independence Day, the 4th of July 2024, my big brother passed into eternal rest finally succumbing after a long fight to ravages of cancer. I learned a lot from his self-taught expertise and acquired a love for all things mechanical from him. Your videos will always offer me a connection to those great times we shared.
    His name was Tim and he was a great man and a fantastic big brother. May he forever rest easy...

    • @taurota1554
      @taurota1554 4 місяці тому +8

      My condolences.May he rest in eternal peace and may The Lord grant you strength during this difficult time

    • @davidbalthaser1966
      @davidbalthaser1966 4 місяці тому +6

      Sorry to hear the news of your brother. Praying for you all.

    • @not-pc6937
      @not-pc6937 4 місяці тому +5

      I’m glad you’ve got some great memories of your brother Tim - they will help you through the tuff days ahead - I’m the last of 4 brothers and memories and great times come to mind when I think of them 😄 keep your chin up mate time does heel a bit big hug from Tasmania ❤

    • @stevemartin6934
      @stevemartin6934 4 місяці тому +1

      🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @frankhamilton9256
      @frankhamilton9256 5 днів тому +1

      Rip Tim...I love the channel as well having worked nearly all my days on 13 to 30 ton diggers track shovels and dozers I love to watch Matts goings on....

  • @KrazyMitchAdventures
    @KrazyMitchAdventures 4 місяці тому +31

    75% of the people watching are not subscribed.. If you're not going to subscribe, at least give Matt a Thumbs Up, and show him the appreciation this channel deserves..

    • @biggiemushanyuri5431
      @biggiemushanyuri5431 4 місяці тому +3

      That i support you the man puts alot to make these videos

    • @KrazyMitchAdventures
      @KrazyMitchAdventures 4 місяці тому +4

      @@biggiemushanyuri5431 His channel isn't anything I generally like. I'm into 4x4s and blowing things up.. But I have been following/Subscribed to Diesel Creek for 10 or 12 years now..

    • @hochhaul
      @hochhaul 4 місяці тому +4

      @@KrazyMitchAdventures It's annoying that a lot of the good channels on youtube are lucky to get 10% of viewers to give a thumbs up. I'm always saying "ain't that frickin hard dude"

    • @Official_Cyberwolf_Ledgic
      @Official_Cyberwolf_Ledgic 4 місяці тому +2

      I’m subscribed to Diesel Creek 👍🏻💪🏻🇺🇸

    • @piotrpartacz8622
      @piotrpartacz8622 4 місяці тому +1

      Regards from poland 😊

  • @regalbowman3143
    @regalbowman3143 4 місяці тому +32

    After a couple of years of watching all your content from day one, you're on my list of top 5 UA-cam must watch channels.

  • @norbertglaser3650
    @norbertglaser3650 Місяць тому

    Matt’s a man after my own heart, love his work and lifestyle. If you were my neighbour you would have a constant helper to call on. 👍

  • @brianblank9921
    @brianblank9921 4 місяці тому +75

    Great video Matt! You know, you could film those little "not worth filming" jobs and do a compilation video. I'm sure lots of people would watch it!

    • @jannearo328
      @jannearo328 4 місяці тому +6

      Hear hear!

    • @Harry_Gersack
      @Harry_Gersack 4 місяці тому +6

      Agree 💯

    • @jesperwall839
      @jesperwall839 4 місяці тому +1

      For sure! 👍

    • @ruagold
      @ruagold 4 місяці тому +1

      I’m a Kiwi and just love watching anything you put up Matt, keep them coming.

    • @michaelaustin2100
      @michaelaustin2100 4 місяці тому

      @@Harry_Gersack

  • @cuthbertdingleberry2325
    @cuthbertdingleberry2325 4 місяці тому +29

    So basically, dude didn’t get all the Tonka toys he wanted when he was a kid and worked REAL hard so as an adult he can mess about in the real thing! Bravo DC. Bravo.

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  4 місяці тому +19

      Somebody gets it!

    • @notajp
      @notajp 4 місяці тому +1

      My grandpa was a farmer, so I’m pretty much the same way when it comes to old tractors and farm equipment.

    • @steveminton8329
      @steveminton8329 2 місяці тому

      Real life Tonka toys 😂

  • @sdwputnam
    @sdwputnam 4 місяці тому +64

    Your doing a great job. My wife always asks why I have so many tools when she walks into my shop, I try to explain to her that if a man wants to get things done and be independent and save in the long run while have fun, you have a happy man, you must have tools.. And a Good Man is a happy man. Keep up the good work.

    • @lordcaptainvonthrust3rd
      @lordcaptainvonthrust3rd 4 місяці тому +6

      You can NEVER have too many tools
      Even if you don't use them
      At least you've got them if you NEED to use them 👍

    • @DavidSellars-b8l
      @DavidSellars-b8l 4 місяці тому +3

      @@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd Totally agree. No way to have too many tools or too large a shop. The projects will grow in number and size to use both and find the need for more.

    • @lawrencewillard6370
      @lawrencewillard6370 4 місяці тому

      Actually, you can. Gotta make room for a Benchtop mill, so off to my sons place with a lot of airtools.​@@lordcaptainvonthrust3rd

    • @LAP1050
      @LAP1050 4 місяці тому +4

      @sdwputnam - That’s a good one 👍
      When my wife says, “can you build this for me” and I do. I deliver the project with “good thing I had the tools to this for you, honey”.😂

    • @m2hmghb
      @m2hmghb 4 місяці тому +1

      For me it's because the right tool makes the job faster and takes less energy to do. You can improvise a lot, but if you don't have the energy to continue nothing's getting done.

  • @tuberzish
    @tuberzish 4 місяці тому +9

    Matt, one thing I admire about your work is that you don't settle for "quick and dirty", but you take the time to do things right (or you explain why you didn't). You know the difference between what you want and what you see, and you know it matters. I have worked with plenty of "dirt workers" who don't know or don't care, and they take the path of least resistance, and the quality of their work suffers. Roads wash out, septic systems fail, foundations settle, and they always blame it on someone else, but the problem began with shoddy dirt work. I realize they have pressure on them to get a job done and get paid, which is probably less of an issue for you, and I know what it's like to get pushed to get more done in less time (and I hate it!). Our culture today puts too much emphasis on quick/quantity and too little on quality, in my opinion.

  • @richardryan2264
    @richardryan2264 4 місяці тому +19

    66 years ago I did the same type of work with my Tonka Trucks. Memories.

  • @RyanWithAviators
    @RyanWithAviators 4 місяці тому +3

    You are right about us viewers. I know, for myself, I like to see the equipment getting used. The Kobelco is one of my favorites.

  • @jimmurihiku8009
    @jimmurihiku8009 4 місяці тому +114

    I'm not American but looks to me like you're living the American dream 😊

    • @josephdougherty2399
      @josephdougherty2399 4 місяці тому

      Come over...we'll get you sniffing diesel fumes quick

    • @Jankyyanki
      @Jankyyanki 4 місяці тому +20

      If owning land is the American dream (I think it is) . We as Americans are quickly coming to an end of this due to Blackrock style investment firms

    • @Harry_Gersack
      @Harry_Gersack 4 місяці тому +8

      Leave away "american"
      He's living THE dream.

    • @mikemcternan8249
      @mikemcternan8249 4 місяці тому +5

      @@Jankyyanki Nothing like owning land where ever it is 😄

    • @MattyEngland
      @MattyEngland 4 місяці тому

      ​@@Jankyyanki First they take your foreskin, then they come for your land

  • @johnparsons4332
    @johnparsons4332 4 місяці тому +17

    I love watching you. I'm 74 now and can remember working on the farm with my uncle. Everything we had was OLD.

  • @freedom_323
    @freedom_323 4 місяці тому +7

    That was the fastest 46-minute video ... I just zoned out like I was there, then poof, it was over ...Thanks Matt

  • @tnr900
    @tnr900 4 місяці тому +73

    Great! Diesel Creek on Sunday morning with my coffee.

  • @TokyoCraftsman
    @TokyoCraftsman 4 місяці тому +7

    Monday morning here in Tokyo, what a day, I get to watch Matt at Diesel Creek, Matt's Offroad Recovery, Paul at Fab Rats and Watch Wes Work!!

  • @lonhoerter3519
    @lonhoerter3519 4 місяці тому +54

    Time lapse on the fire was cool.

    • @silentepsilon888
      @silentepsilon888 4 місяці тому +1

      that was exactly my thought too. Saw many burn piles done in other channels but never a time lapse on it until now.

    • @petersmith5199
      @petersmith5199 4 місяці тому

      Exactly what I came here to say!

  • @Fireballsocal
    @Fireballsocal 4 місяці тому +9

    I started watching as the container shop had been put up on that property and the few pieces of equipment you had always needed something repaired or messed with before they would start. Big props to the hard work and constant grinding over the years to get where you are today, and taking along us viewers to demonstrate that success can be measured in old iron and ingenuity as much as in any other form. Great channel, great format.

  • @Mike_Engel
    @Mike_Engel 4 місяці тому +45

    Love it when you give us a video... I know you work hard to make these videos.... THANK YOU MATT!!!!

  • @daveshepherd5352
    @daveshepherd5352 4 місяці тому +3

    Pity that Mucker wasn't over from the UK at the time as I'm sure he'd have jumped on and ran one of those bits of equipment for you.
    Matt, try and get him over for that steam show in the fall ! You guys together are always great to watch and listen to 👍

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  4 місяці тому +3

      He will be here! I forgot to mention him

  • @MGower4465
    @MGower4465 4 місяці тому +356

    Trees on Matt's land are in constant fear. "I wan't torn out for the container shop." "I wasn't torn out for the driveway." "I wasn't torn out for the borrow pit." "I wasn't torn out for the big shop." "I wasn't torn out for the laydown yard." "I wasn't..oh come on!"

    • @glenns9557
      @glenns9557 4 місяці тому +9

      🤣😂

    • @jblob5764
      @jblob5764 4 місяці тому +21

      Pixar's next movie idea "what if Matt's trees had feelings?"
      They already tried giving toys, cars, emotions themselves, planes, and mixes of the above feelings 🤷‍♂️

    • @DavidWhitson-l5y
      @DavidWhitson-l5y 4 місяці тому +4

      @@jblob5764😂

    • @richardcline1337
      @richardcline1337 4 місяці тому +5

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Theshade_treemechanic
      @Theshade_treemechanic 4 місяці тому +20

      ​@@_RocketRooster He's joking

  • @paulmartin8212
    @paulmartin8212 4 місяці тому +6

    That steam show is great. Not a whole lot of steam but if you like old machinery that built the expressways in the 50's and 60's and before it's a fun day. Good food and a lot of like-minded people that could sit and watch old bull dozers and shovels work all day. I hope to make it out again. Great crowd for the spring show this year.

  • @patrickehaynes
    @patrickehaynes 4 місяці тому +55

    Coffee, cigar and Diesel Creek!

  • @PaulNeiberger
    @PaulNeiberger 4 місяці тому +4

    Matt, Really enjoy watching you work with your equipment. This is why the wife and I started watching your videos. The make it run videos are great but when you show us you using them for what they are intended is just very enjoyable.🇺🇸👍

  • @willowknollhomestead206
    @willowknollhomestead206 4 місяці тому +10

    You know we watch you bring this stuff back to life but it's even better when we see that stuff in action!

  • @FarmCraft101
    @FarmCraft101 4 місяці тому +2

    That's a big hole no doubt. How was your sphincter tone going down it with that dozer? Mine would have been significant... I'm comfortable on something like that with an excavator but a dozer seems more sketchy to me.

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  4 місяці тому +4

      I’m just the opposite, can’t scare me on a dozer. Excavator requires a lot more caution but that wasn’t bad. I’ve been on some gnarly stuff

  • @nordishkiel5985
    @nordishkiel5985 4 місяці тому +16

    I think the Kobelco has earned it´s exhaust leak getting fixed.

  • @michael_3985
    @michael_3985 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m glad you decided to video this for us Matt. Thanks

  • @smugfrogman4791
    @smugfrogman4791 4 місяці тому +60

    When i win the lottery my plan is to just have s ton of land and play with big toys on it like a big boy sandbox

    • @jblob5764
      @jblob5764 4 місяці тому +2

      Heck yeah man

    • @jblob5764
      @jblob5764 4 місяці тому +6

      Forget a model train set start laying real tracks 😂

    • @Hoaxer51
      @Hoaxer51 4 місяці тому +3

      Don’t forget to video and post it so we can all enjoy!

    • @sammax4245
      @sammax4245 4 місяці тому +4

      You can't loose if you don't play, keep playing one day you will have a big land under the bridge.

  • @Spawn303
    @Spawn303 4 місяці тому +4

    My favorite thing about Matt is his meme/troll capabilities. He knows for certain that someone will comment and complain about his culvert and road. Instead of easily picking up the “organic material” that breaks down over time, he’ll just have it in the next 5 shots of b roll.😂😅

  • @bradleysmith2021
    @bradleysmith2021 4 місяці тому +14

    I like the camouflage on the Kobelco @29:40! Anything you do is good content. Just keep doing it!

    • @Harry_Gersack
      @Harry_Gersack 4 місяці тому +1

      Duh... that's christmas decoration

    • @richardcline1337
      @richardcline1337 4 місяці тому +2

      I was thinking that is a lot like some countries do when they reach a certain point in a build. They top it off with a small tree.

  • @RogerEbert-vy5pv
    @RogerEbert-vy5pv 4 місяці тому +6

    I'm impressed with your video production and editing skills. Nice work.

  • @leebryant5443
    @leebryant5443 4 місяці тому +16

    Another great video Matt as always. You never disappoint. I can’t wait to see you install your wood boiler and hook it into you shop floor ! Would make for a great video . Thank you so much for taking the time to bring us along for your projects .

    • @lesterhutchins1621
      @lesterhutchins1621 4 місяці тому

      I want to feel the heat myself. I've heard it is warm on the feet.

  • @thethreshold
    @thethreshold 4 місяці тому +4

    After 30 years operating earthmovers on surface mines; everything from CAT D-8S TO 11s, TEREX Scrapers, even a RAYGO GIANT and I still sat here and watched Matt running that D41A for 45 minutes. Go figure.

  • @killermrcool1745
    @killermrcool1745 4 місяці тому +14

    Thank you for taking the time to video this. I love watching these kinds of projects. Also, those drone shots of pushing the topsoil in were great

  • @downmid
    @downmid 4 місяці тому +14

    Viewers enjoy watching these videos because they like seeing Matt’s heavy equipment being used in the hands of a pro. I’m no expert, but it seemed every pass he made was on target and leading up to a result he could see in his 3D mind. No wasted motion. Can other operators shake the dirt out of tree roots? Not only does he have a long term vision for his roads, shop, house, pond and who knows what else he has for us in the future, but he can see exactly what he must move to get the material he needs today, and he grades the area correctly. Next he improves a short road that’s perfect short of guard rails. And he does all this ALONE. You gotta admire his vision and work ethic.
    Editing and photography: Time lapse on fire, speeding up sections to show faster progress, view from the dozer, other editing to keep our interest and is getting better every week. This keeps his thousands of followers liking and subscribing, Matt is entertaining, fun to watch.

  • @paulstaab1705
    @paulstaab1705 4 місяці тому +21

    Nothing like the smell of freshly brewed dirt in the morning!! Job well done son!

  • @dale5898
    @dale5898 4 місяці тому +15

    Ten thousand thumbs up to you and Scrappy. Finding that old machine for let’s dig18.

    • @gullreefclub
      @gullreefclub 4 місяці тому +2

      That cable bucket machine Sam purchased and sold Let’s Dig isn’t old it’s a veteran machine that has experience. 😁

  • @baz-wc4fi
    @baz-wc4fi 4 місяці тому

    Hey Matt ,Good to see an honest Man doing Hard Work while the rest of the World is going down the Pan!!! Thanks! UK

  • @lucsurmon2623
    @lucsurmon2623 4 місяці тому +9

    Sunday afternoon in France, north Britanny. My mobile rings and makes my day, there comes a Diesel Creek's video ! 😊👍

  • @davekauffman8727
    @davekauffman8727 4 місяці тому

    I don't know how many other guys have mentioned this, but it would delete a future problem to remove the log jutting out from the soil you put in over the pipe, that log will rot away, and you'll eventually have a dip to fill in. If the steam show was held closer to Great Bend, Pennsylvania I would be in a better position to encourage people I know to join me to go see it. Love your channel Matt!

  • @toeknee5464
    @toeknee5464 4 місяці тому +4

    I cant wait for winter when we see what youve been working on while the weather allows

  • @philgrimsey3637
    @philgrimsey3637 4 місяці тому +2

    My hat is off to that little dozer at the start. Seemed to make light work of moving the dirt. Edit to add; im sure that a lot of that is down to your skill in operating the heavy machines :)
    Also, sat here thinking how I'd love to work machines like that ❤

  • @randygraham1267
    @randygraham1267 4 місяці тому +13

    Having the right tools for the job and the experience to use them makes any job just that more interesting. Thanks for the Sunday morning video Matt. 👏 👍

  • @veganvacuum2751
    @veganvacuum2751 4 місяці тому +1

    Its still amazing to me you dont have 1 million subscribers yet. The amount of time and work that goes into these is a ton, and especially in the last year or 2 the quality of the editing and music has improved a lot. This is basically a full episode of tv for free. Keep up the good work Matt. 👍

  • @thisisus.504
    @thisisus.504 4 місяці тому +21

    UK Sunday PM treat!! Thanks Matt.

  • @CharlieCrafts
    @CharlieCrafts 4 місяці тому

    My only negative comment I could make about Matt and Diesel Creek is that I want more and more frequently which I guess is a sign that this is a top quality channel. What more could you want, awesome scenery, cool vehicles and a nice intelligent guy to chat about it. Thanks to you I now fully, although unlikely correctly, believe that if you stuck me in front an old tractor I could get it running again.

  • @Fasthandsslowlaptimes
    @Fasthandsslowlaptimes 4 місяці тому +10

    46 minute video of a guy digging a hole on a sunday morning? HELL YEA

  • @BruceBergman
    @BruceBergman 4 місяці тому

    Blend the ashes and some tree chips into the topsoil, add manure and good organic matter and make it better soil for agriculture uses. 6:06 you have machines for blending.😊

  • @kingfisher9553
    @kingfisher9553 4 місяці тому +6

    just what I've been doing in my little back yard with a shovel and a wheel barrow the last three weeks! Loved this.

  • @XeaMau
    @XeaMau 4 місяці тому +1

    Hey Matt, I'm in the industry in Michigan, we do proofrolling with Front end loaders or haul trucks, and for a single case used a roller (it was for a portion that wasn't big enough to properly proof)

  • @kameljoe21
    @kameljoe21 4 місяці тому +6

    That shale is great for everything. Roads are worthy of being built!

  • @edwardshupe6215
    @edwardshupe6215 4 місяці тому

    When I think back, you buying each piece of equipment and restoring it. This is payback for all that work you did. Congratulations and well deserved.

  • @kenc1800
    @kenc1800 4 місяці тому +11

    Matt and Diesel Creek were made/designed to dig dirt and move stuff! Well done young lad!

  • @AnthonyRBlacker
    @AnthonyRBlacker 4 місяці тому

    It's nice to see you have ALL of your equipment in ONE location.. that's gotta be a great feeling. I know it's your personal property, but man.. nothing better than having a great piece of land that ONE DAY will be your FOREVER home.. AND SHOP. Yeah it doesn't get much better than that Matt. Turns out hard work DOES pay off!

  • @newandoldtech5634
    @newandoldtech5634 4 місяці тому +27

    If you are building a pond. Suggestion: put some heavy boards in a frame so that you can regulate the level by taking out or add boards.

    • @gullreefclub
      @gullreefclub 4 місяці тому +5

      Out of curiosity what is wrong with a properly constructed earthen dam with an overflow and or a spillway. Seems to me that a wooden spillway would be a continuous maintenance problem but then again I have never constructed a pond but I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express and watched few LetsDig and DirtPerfect videos. 😁
      Have a great day and a better tomorrow

    • @newandoldtech5634
      @newandoldtech5634 4 місяці тому +2

      @@gullreefclub Nothing wrong with that, but if you want to regulate the level, or even drain the pond for some reason. boards are a relativley simple solution

  • @kevingiel
    @kevingiel 4 місяці тому

    Matt, I know you started the channel with the Autocar in mind and having the channel show you working on older machinery. Which I absolutely love to see, but I also like these type of videos in between the big machine videos where you show the progress of your other ventures. Like the build process of the workshop, all the work you do on your terrain. It's a nice look into your progress of building the "Diesel Creek Farm". LOVE IT and thank you again for creating the channel!

  • @TURBOAWDWRX
    @TURBOAWDWRX 4 місяці тому +8

    When the dozer sailed down the embankment smooth as glass the resulting release of endorphins to my brain was EPIC! LOVE IT!! ❤😉😀

    • @davidduvall4655
      @davidduvall4655 4 місяці тому +2

      It's easy getting a machine to the bottom of a pot, the fun part is keeping it sunny side up.

  • @Philc231
    @Philc231 4 місяці тому +7

    Every real man wishes he had a stable of diesel horses like Matt . Ain’t nothing he can’t do .

    • @avioncamper
      @avioncamper 4 місяці тому

      and a cool F450 truck too. Wonder, how many acres Matt owns?

    • @dfross87
      @dfross87 4 місяці тому +1

      @@avioncamper Matt has said in previous videos that this property is about 30 acres.

    • @avioncamper
      @avioncamper 4 місяці тому +1

      @@dfross87 Thank You.

  • @liver.flush.maestro
    @liver.flush.maestro 4 місяці тому +8

    I like your editing trick with the dirt coming back to the dozer in the truck bed, and then disappearing at 33:45 :-)

    • @shannenmarchetta5492
      @shannenmarchetta5492 4 місяці тому

      I'm so glad I'm not the only one who saw that and had to go back and rewatch in slomo to be sure

  • @luisrodriquez6358
    @luisrodriquez6358 4 місяці тому +2

    Matt great seeing you do all this work using you heavy equipment.

  • @MrMatto84
    @MrMatto84 4 місяці тому +5

    Good idea building a massive pond that will attract all kinds of wildlife making a little oasis

  • @Aqvalar
    @Aqvalar 4 місяці тому

    Love to see the equipment in action. It's one thing to see you get them up & running, completely other world to see them actually doing some actual work!

  • @thomaskavanagh6985
    @thomaskavanagh6985 4 місяці тому +5

    Digger , dozer and diesel creek. working down in the woods.
    Makes for a great Sunday video in my book .

  • @billmoran3812
    @billmoran3812 4 місяці тому

    A lot better working conditions than the last time you dug from that pit.
    You’re a man that thinks like me. In my younger days, I jumped from machine to machine working on my projects. Keep working while you’re young. This getting old stuff isn’t nearly as much fun.

  • @johnsmith-xr6qy
    @johnsmith-xr6qy 4 місяці тому +18

    I am looking for the next video. . . as soon as this one ends! Sorry but I want to see more! This is better than ANY thing on TV. Whatever you have, BRING IT! I thank you.

  • @wayneboulier6107
    @wayneboulier6107 4 місяці тому +2

    I was kind of surprised you didn't use the D8 but considering the amount of trees and other obstacles I understand. The haul trucks were a great investment but I would like to see the old International running again some day thanks for the video its my weekly treat

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  4 місяці тому +1

      The D8 is at the Steam Show

    • @brianworley7705
      @brianworley7705 4 місяці тому

      ​@@DieselCreekI was thinking you had two larger dozers. Is my memory slipping?

  • @KCobra396
    @KCobra396 4 місяці тому +17

    It’s kinda satisfying seeing that dirt being pushed into that pit lol.

    • @silentepsilon888
      @silentepsilon888 4 місяці тому

      I especially loved the split screen with two camera angles at the same time.

  • @robertgreen94
    @robertgreen94 4 місяці тому +2

    Love the artfully placed branch on the Kobelco, helping to sneak up on trees.😂

  • @afineliner740
    @afineliner740 4 місяці тому +7

    I'm glad you decided to film this and share it with us. 👍

  • @johnmclean1046
    @johnmclean1046 4 місяці тому +1

    The fact all this work to alter the look and shape of the landscape is good for future generations to see why and how it was done.

  • @Konceptofnub
    @Konceptofnub 4 місяці тому +4

    Hey matt! I used to Work for ADS, the company that made that culvert. They say that for most of those when you have equipment driving over them, you should try for 24in of material on top of it. That you have on 39:36 looks pretty good!

  • @jameshelton8095
    @jameshelton8095 4 місяці тому

    7:33 I really appreciate the dble angle shot. Definitely a good call on turning this in to a video, was cool to watch. Thank you for sharing.

  • @YetiShots
    @YetiShots 4 місяці тому +5

    I personally would have used an excavator to do that job but it’s always nice to see an old dozer work hard.

    • @LordMuck
      @LordMuck 4 місяці тому

      Much quicker with a dozer on a short push like that with only one operator available.

  • @noahrousseau8801
    @noahrousseau8801 4 місяці тому

    Matt, I think having a pond out there is a great idea. I am a firefighter and having someplace you can get a firetruck to in a rural location like yours can be really important.
    You may even consider adding a dry hydrant

  • @Robert365
    @Robert365 4 місяці тому +7

    Just what the day needed hope all is good your way Matt love the content keep it up 👍

  • @burtzorn4059
    @burtzorn4059 4 місяці тому

    Pond will definitely be a nice addition to the yard . House will of course over the top.
    You can definitely play for the next 5 to 7 years and not run out of things to build and do .
    Hope your steam show turns out good and you get some visitors. TAKE CARE AND STAY COOL !!!!!!

  • @ericteipen
    @ericteipen 4 місяці тому +25

    You ever think about building a reservoir on your property? Some of those Hollers would make for killer lakes, probably up the property value substantially too no doubt.

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  4 місяці тому +12

      @@ericteipen that’s the plan

    • @bobs1345
      @bobs1345 4 місяці тому +4

      @@DieselCreek FWIW, About thirty years ago we had a local golf course that wanted to install a decorative water spaying fountain on the golf course. It was located on a ditch that was fed by a small spring about a quarter of a mile away. The feed pool for the fountain they constructed was too small to even float a row boat. The EPA came in and threatened to fine the owners for constructing and obstructing a waterway. I can not even imagine the paperwork and fees involved today here in SW PA for doing a pond of the size that you have planned.

    • @Hoaxer51
      @Hoaxer51 4 місяці тому +4

      @@bobs1345, I watch another UA-cam channel with an English guy named Colin Furze. He does some crazy stuff and is building a tunnel from a bunker on the back of his property to the house and onto an underground garage. When questioned about all the permitting it would take for something like that he finally told his little secret, he said it’s easier to get approval once it’s already built than to ask for approval to start building. Lol I’ll leave it at that.

    • @Harry_Gersack
      @Harry_Gersack 4 місяці тому +1

      @@Hoaxer51 I knew a guy that built a house under the same motto. He built it without permission but on his own property. The took both of it away from him

    • @Harry_Gersack
      @Harry_Gersack 4 місяці тому +1

      @@bobs1345 I don't know PA laws, but I would imagine it's not that big of a problem if he doesn't obstruct a waterway. And I didn't see any waterways.

  • @jesserobinson4382
    @jesserobinson4382 4 місяці тому

    I look forward to videos it brings me so much joy seeing the progress you are making on your property and the rebuilds of the vehicles. You are such an inspiration

  • @timfagan816
    @timfagan816 4 місяці тому +5

    Monday morning complete with another upload🎉🎉

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  4 місяці тому +4

      ehhhh its Sunday? lol

    • @timfagan816
      @timfagan816 4 місяці тому +8

      @DieselCreek lol. I live in the southern hemisphere, so I'm a day ahead. Unfortunately, I can't tell you the lottery numbers, though :(

  • @benjaminfunk2394
    @benjaminfunk2394 4 місяці тому +2

    I really like your Haul truck, I have commented before that you should keep both of them as they are really handy to have and will pay for themselves

    • @DieselCreek
      @DieselCreek  4 місяці тому +2

      The thought has crossed my mind

  • @braidenzammit6692
    @braidenzammit6692 4 місяці тому +8

    Yessss A SUNDAY VIDEOOO 🎉🎉❤

  • @1425race
    @1425race 4 місяці тому

    It just shows, the right machines and a good operator gets the big jobs done, great vid Matt.

  • @j.w.3345
    @j.w.3345 4 місяці тому +3

    Takes me back to being a kid with my Tonka Trucks and dozers. MOM, I'm going to go play in the dirt pile! OK, be home by dinner time. 🤣 Your toys are much better!

  • @wesleyblanton2432
    @wesleyblanton2432 4 місяці тому

    Diesel Creek videos on the Weekend to start the day are awesome, sit back with a cup of coffee or whatever beverage you want if it’s the appropriate time of the Day wherever You live. In California it’s coffee for most when these videos first drop, however on the Weekend It’s not unheard of to have an Adult Beverage before Noon time especially if Your Camping!!!

  • @williamjones3783
    @williamjones3783 4 місяці тому +9

    My suggestion is find the center of the bin and lay a piece of cardboard next to the outside wall use a string and marker to get your radius for a template to cut your flooring. Also I'd recommend you use some kind of underlayment under your flooring, such as 3/4 - 1" STYROFOAM INSTALLATION. That way your flooring will flex with any kind of settleing or if you have to re - levelin the future. Good luck and God bless. Congratulations on your wedding. Bill

  • @Nrgpack
    @Nrgpack 4 місяці тому +1

    That dozer is the perfect size to get through the forest 🙂. Great camera work and awesome music. Big thanks Matt!!!

  • @KKev
    @KKev 4 місяці тому +5

    Well matt even boring tasks are something that you make interesting 😁👍🏻 and i was so fast to click on this video !!🤟🏻

  • @kman-mi7su
    @kman-mi7su 4 місяці тому

    Diesel Creek and Andrew Camarata, my go-to channels for heavy equipment content! I just bought the Army green Diesel Creek shirt the other day, good quality stuff!

  • @ossxcx3440
    @ossxcx3440 4 місяці тому +4

    OMG new video from Matt and its dirt video, love it

  • @ft133
    @ft133 4 місяці тому

    Matt, Glad you are still going to restore the old Autocar. Really enjoy your channel.

  • @nealewalter
    @nealewalter 4 місяці тому +4

    My birthday today, looking forward to this video…

  • @jkell42
    @jkell42 4 місяці тому

    22:52 the supervillains are sounding better and better as the years go on!

  • @karlschwalb9402
    @karlschwalb9402 4 місяці тому

    Can't wait to meet you. I have watched you attempt the impossible (reviving that church) bringing life to the undead (countless 30, 40, 50, even 80 years old) heavy metal. Now that you are going to be building a new house, you have GOT to get things done. As you have said, Happy Wife, Happy life.
    I am offering my time, expertise and body at no charge to you so that you may get everything you need done this Summer/Fall.
    I am retired, but still look forward to facing challenges (as I did in business" No Time, or No money in getting things done. My biggest and proudest accomplishment was getting a NYC Federal Court back in service after 9/11. I was able to get the court backup and running after one of the Towers had collapsed on it. I condensed a 2-year timeline to 6 weeks, and under budget.
    This morning, I put together an outline of the projects on your plate this Summer / Fall, without including any Richie Brother side trips. I listed the priorities to get you through the Summer while the house is being built, and set you up for the Fall / Winter to move ahead and make you profitable and still have a Happy wife.
    THE OFFER, coming to the Farm and staying over the Summer (Fall too if you'll have me) at NO Charge. I will pay my way for everything. You can use my services any way you see fit. Organizationally, advisor or just as a gofer.
    I may ask you questions about your plans, but don't need answers. They are just to get you to think about the options that are available. I am not interested in your finances or what things cost you unless I see something off.
    Please let me know if you are interested in pursuing this further. I can see us having a lot of fun together.

  • @MrRoberoni117
    @MrRoberoni117 4 місяці тому +9

    That borrow pit is the beginning of a beautiful shooting range

  • @RobertBayliss
    @RobertBayliss 4 місяці тому

    Morning Matt,
    Great to see you being able to put your equipment to productive use not just repair (which I enjoy) and sell on. Keep up the great work
    B2
    28:02