A Big Dig In Progress To Build The Hickory Ridge Road…😳

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Man, that's some nice looking dirt you're working with there. When you were talking about working efficiently and speeding things up, it made me think about the guy that got me started in excavation. He mentioned the same things you did and also about setting up the worksite and how to load the truck quickly. He always preached to try to keep your swing at 90 degrees or less when loading the truck to shorten load times. He also taught me to spread my loads out when dumping them so I didn't have to spend so much time on the loader pushing piles to get my lifts ready for compaction. He was a smart guy and knew the excavation business. Now that I'm older, I really appreciate him sharing his knowledge with me and helping me to understand the business like you do for your viewers. Great job Mr. Sam. Nice message too.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, those are all good ways to be efficient. I need to do as you mentioned and spread it as I’m dumping. That would make things a touch quicker too. It is cool that you had someone show you the ropes too.

[@canadabrushcontrol]

That's some nice looking dirt to work with! I wish we had that lol, we deal with so much rock on the Canadian Shield, we practically grow rocks lol. Looks good Sam and the message at the end was well needed and received :)

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Grant. We definitely have some good red clay around here. Glad you enjoyed the message too…

[@DirtAndRocks]

Appreciate the video. Always enjoy watching what you are working on!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you, I appreciate that…😀

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

Nice work there! That road build has come a long ways for sure! And the hog, 313 and d5 do a great job together! Thanks for sharing the message! Its always encouraging to hear the Word!👍🙏

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! Those three definitely make a great team working together! Glad the message is always an encouragement. It sure help keep the fire going to know the message is helping folks. God Bless

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

@@tristardiggin 👍

[@davebanks5838]

Looks great Sam. Can’t wait to see the finished product. Great message! Thanks for all you do and thank you for your 23 years of service! God Bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Dave and I appreciate the Bible too! God Bless

[@Machines.In.Action]

Another great video, Sam! Your attention to detail and the way you explain your process is incredibly helpful. It’s clear you’re a master at what you do-keep up the fantastic work!

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks I appreciate that! Glad you are enjoying the videos and thanks for supporting the channel…

[@XxMK740xX]

New subscriber here. Love watching and learning your dirt work but definitely after you ending you earned a sub. Thank you for helping spread the word!

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks, I appreciate that and welcome to the channel! 😀 I’m glad you enjoyed the message, that is the best and most important part… God Bless

[@PeytonRobertson-y4b]

Good vid, and I like when you talk about what the plan is for what your doing

[@tristardiggin]

@PeytonRobertson-y4b Thank you Peyton, I appreciate that! I also enjoy hearing what folks are doing also. Helps me understand…😀👍

[@briangammons8242]

Road looks awesome Sam. Can’t wait to see it finished up.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Brian! Should have the last video ready to go for this Friday…

[@alexosborne5629]

Top notch work, Sam ! The rain didn't help with your site work, but would have given you time to catch up on paperwork 😬😂 29° slope is quite a climb, your machines made easy work of it, and a good cardio workout for you ! 23 years on the thin blue line, I tip my hat to you, Sir 🫡

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Alex! It is definitely steep for sure. I walked it several times and was out of breath…🤣

[@garybritt1209]

Nice work!.. Enjoy you talking and explaining what you’re doing!… Stay safe!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Gary and I appreciate the feedback on the videos…

[@BL-jr8tk]

The “extra talk” is why I’ve GREATLY improved on my personal projects this summer. Keep explaining why you’re doing the things you do!! Because of you and Todd at DL21, I’m making them striiiiiides!! Thanks!

[@tristardiggin]

That is cool to hear! Todd @digginlife21 and I both enjoy helping folks learn in our videos. I appreciate the feedback as well… Sam

[@ronsmith4434]

Great looking road Sam. Great message also. Thanks for sharing

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Ron, it was a doozy!

[@kevingardner4737]

Awesome video, and as always a great message.thanks Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Kevin! God Bless

[@7-oaksfarm]

Looking good Sam!!! Know you didn't want all the rain but we sure needed it.....

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! Yeah we definitely needed the rain. It had been pretty dry up until it started back…

[@joebacarella2829]

Love the road projects Sam, Keep em coming, be well my friend.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Joe, I appreciate that… God Bless

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Nice video Sam. Keep the nice videos coming.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Harold and glad you enjoyed and I appreciate you supporting the channel…

[@haroldhawkins9370]

@@tristardiggin You're welcome, I like supporting your Chanel.

[@spencer6764]

Looking Awesome Sammy Thanks for sharing 👍 😀

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jon!😀👍

[@planeanddirtsimple]

Great job! I thought you had punched a hole in the culvert when the dozer blade hit it. That is some good looking dirt.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, I was thinking a hole would be there too!😳 Tough pipe…🤣

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the video Sam great job building the road nice job. Take care of yourself and family and friends and be Blessed ❤️❤️.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks you Michael and hope y’all are doing great too! God Bless

[@jonathanzellner906]

That’s my new motto. I’ll stop when I hit the bottom. Another good video, man!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jonathan! It’s not the slide or rapid speed to the bottom that hurts. It’s the sudden stop that gets you!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@jonathanzellner906]

@@tristardiggin 😂😂

[@timberterra]

I like the explanation of what you're doing and why.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback…

[@1summitcity]

Another great video and message buddy! God bless ya

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and God Bless you as well!

[@JohnLOdle]

I enjoy your complete explanation of how you do things and why. I was a large equipment operator but retired but enjoy your show.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you John and I appreciate the feedback on that part of the video. Thanks for supporting the channel…😀

[@arthill6270]

Lot of work on that road, you make it look easy, nice job. That steep part might be interesting.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Art! It was a great project and I sure do enjoy projects like this. The steep part is definitely interesting…

[@smithworx1091]

I can tell that hill is steep! I think Cat equipment just attracts rain clouds. lol

[@tristardiggin]

It was a doozy for sure! I believe you are right about the rain being attracted by CATs…🤣🤣🤣

[@TJRemlik]

I really enjoy your videos! Keep them coming please!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and I appreciate you supporting the channel…👍😀

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job & Message!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Greg! 😀

[@Maint8784]

You should start a church on the Hiwassee River. Many would come to listen to your no nonsense straight from the word teachings. Your great at delivering the word.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Chris, I appreciate the encouragement! I did come up with a name for a church during this project. 🤣 “Hickory Faith Church” A church that withstands the storms and is deep rooted in the word!😀 Will see what the Lord has planned for this channel, it’s truly amazing what He has done so far! God Bless, Sam

[@pjs5191]

Noticed on the weather map it said ocoee,TN. Guess you’re down by the ocoee river. Had some fun rafting on that river in the past. Nice video as always Sam.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed the video. That was the Ocoee area where the project is…

[@randytedford6108]

I really enjoyed this video. The last time I saw your big dig borrow pit, it was about a quarter of that size. Glad I stopped by so I could recall the changes you made. By the way, are you going to put up an hysterical historical sign down in the bottom grassy strip between the Hickory Ridge Road and the neighbor's driveway that says "Ol' What-his-name parked here". Great message. I'm sure you've heard the old adage: "You want to make God smile? Tell Him you've got a plan..."

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Randy the borrow pit definitely got a bit bigger for sure. I ended up getting to do the neighbors driveway refresh too. It looks great. That’s definitely a chuckle for the Lord, I’m sure of that! God Bless

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Good job. Thnx for the message, god bless you all

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks and glad you enjoyed it! God Bless

[@Metromulchers]

Just a simple idea. Put a tall stake at each end of the pipe with a mark measured at whatever height you want your lift to be above it. Also helps locating end if you accidentally cover it.

[@tristardiggin]

Hoyt that would work for sure! Thanks for watching…

[@tberrysfixit]

Good work and a great message from the Word

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks I appreciate that and glad you enjoyed the message! God Bless, Sam

[@mikec8519]

I think you need to get away hickory ridge . Good video and a great message.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mike! Hickory Ridge is all finished up. The grand finale video is next week…😀

[@MotivationTech68688]

Nice video 👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate that! 😀

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Never trust a future cast 😂! I got to play in the 313 this afternoon! It’s pretty great. I’ve been using minis so much lately that it feels strange again. I think they have the settings turned down in this one. I didn’t mess with the settings any. Had to pull a big stump that was growing out of solid rock and I dug a few perk test holes. Really wish we had a dozer on this job. To be honest I’d like to have a dozer on every job no matter what it is. You’re doing an awesome job man! Keep up the great work! Love your vids.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, the weather has a mind of its own! The 313 is a great machine. I agree a dozer is always needed or well at least to look at…🤣

[@FroudWorx]

As always Great video Sam!!! Road is looking good And the message is spot on!! Keep up the great work. Duane from Arkansas Ps. Nice hat!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Duane and I wear it often. That is a good quality hat for sure…

[@brandonbaker9044]

Get you a couple of those reflective markers to mark the ends of your pipe it'll help you stay focused on where it's at. Save you a little time on having to clean it out

[@tristardiggin]

Brandon those would work pretty good. I was definitely in a hurry trying to beat the rain and cost myself some hand digging…🙄

[@raymondgochenour8725]

Enjoyed the video as always

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Raymond! 😀

[@michaelhaiden6718]

Amen to your message

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Michael! 😀

[@michaelhaiden6718]

@@tristardiggin do you know dirt fect well when i first saw you i tought yo0u were him just older i though my word what happened to him he aged over night and now is preaching GOD musta touched him and he does the same thing as you

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah, I’ve met Mike a few times. Actually did a podcast with him at his shop. It’s on his podcast channel called “A Few Points From Perfect”. There is also a video I did with him on my channel a few months back… Thanks

[@joshclovis9846]

Hi Sam, Quick question. Do you run your dozer at half throttle? Can't tell from Video but it sounds like it.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Josh, I run it in the eco mode which is about 3/4 throttle. But when it needs more power to push it will automatically raise the rpm’s and then back down when it doesn’t need it…

[@joshgregoryrealestate8505]

Mary Grace is so excited to see "the haawg!" again, haha.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Josh that is great! I’m sure she was excited to see the haawg in action again! Thanks

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam, Very Nice work Boss..I did receive my Hat and Sticker , Thank You ! Great Message, I appreciate You Sharing ! Take Care 👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Evert glad you got the hat! Thanks

[@jimjennings1970]

Hello sam , the rain helps and it hurts at the same time

[@tristardiggin]

Jim that is exactly right! Dry as a bone for weeks and then unstoppable rain for weeks…

[@shearit1854]

Another great video

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks and I appreciate you supporting the channel… Sam

[@montymc450]

Hi from the Netherlands. Great video.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Monty, that is pretty cool that you found the channel and are watching from the Netherlands. I appreciate you supporting the channel too…😀

[@montymc450]

@@tristardiggin Love your daily word.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Monty! Would love to have a bunch of folks from the Netherlands check out the channel if you can spread the word over there…😀👍

[@tristardiggin]

@montymc450 Thanks and glad you enjoyed it… God Bless

[@JohnVanMeter58]

Wish you could find a good helper on days like this.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks John! Lots to do for sure…

[@brianhubbard1621]

Thanks for such a good message today ! Really good video with so many camera angles, thanks again for your time and effort on messages and videos!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Brian! This was a cool project and was enjoyable to video too. Got one more, the grand finale, coming up next week to finish the project… God Bless

[@roxyevans3176]

Enjoyed the video and message.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Roxy and God Bless

[@10rcoleman]

I used to work as a C.O. Va dept of corrections I got a brother in law that is state police the biggest toll on me was stress related I can’t believe why anybody would become a cop nowadays but I thank God for them and God bless them.

[@tristardiggin]

Yes, I’m with you on that! Things have definitely changed since I was there. I’m thankful for them too. God Bless

[@scottneedham9765]

Great video and message. But I ain’t gonna lie during the message I kept noticing that my eyes would tend to stray to the beautiful front end of that Monte Carlo SS 😬

[@tristardiggin]

Yup! I would say you’re probably not the only one. 🤣

[@ASGDirtworx]

"It's a quiet day at work today.. Let's dump a load of water on the bottom of a 29* clay slope and see if we can get that ol' heartrate up....." 🤣

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, that’s exactly what happened! Wow, what a mindless thing to do…🤣🤣🤣

[@thomasburton5843]

I guess dozer didn't hurt the pipe with the love tap the blade gave it? Looking very good

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Thomas that was definitely a little more of love tap than I would have wanted to do! 🙄😳 Thanks it didn’t crush it…😀

[@Joneseliteexcavating]

Looks good bud

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and I appreciate that!

[@65BAJA]

Tristar Diggn' plus FarmCraft101 on the same day. And here I sit with no Dr Pepper.

[@tristardiggin]

Hit pause and run to the store! You definitely need a Dr. Pepper…😀

[@charleswalton5132]

That’s a big job, what’s the state road it’s on? I saw a job on 411 towards Old Fort that I thought might be this one. Good message and I sure didn’t know you had spent so long as a LEO, I bet you have some interesting stories from those days!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Charles! That is Hwy 411

[@allanpeters4403]

One day at a time as God will's for us. God is Good - all the time!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Amen! 😀

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Tristar shovelin’

[@tristardiggin]

I need to retire from manual labor! It makes my skin leak! 🥵

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@tristardiggin same here. Makes my back hurt too!

[@boitanoexcavation3564]

I’ve always been curious. Why no rippers on your dozer?

[@tristardiggin]

Would love to have rippers but new ones are very expensive and used ones aren’t easy to find… Thanks, Sam

[@medlinlandmaintenancellc]

AMEN brother

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mark!

[@kenbrewsaugh2473]

I've done that so many times. Now I put pieces of plywood in front of them.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, that’s a good idea! I definitely need to do something next time… Thanks

[@jont9903]

Rain rain go away come again another day 🎶

[@tristardiggin]

You aren’t kidding on that one for sure. I did get a full week in this week which I’m thankful for…😀

[@warninglamp]

I know the spoon now … it’s wonderful

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, that is pretty funny! 🤣

[@shannisgeorge]

Next time put 2x4 at end of pipe so its easy to find if that happens again

[@tristardiggin]

That would work, thanks for watching…

[@johnbeam-d3v]

Hello from Shelby N.C.

[@tristardiggin]

Hello John and glad you are watching from Shelby, NC! Thanks, Sam

[@terryholt2906]

Hey Sam what will you finish the 29 degree part of road with,great job enjoy

[@tristardiggin]

I didn’t remeasure it but I’m guessing around 25% slope. It is a steep one for sure…

[@johnwillis12454]

KNOCK 'EM OUT SAM ! HELLO FROM JOHNSON CITY !

[@tristardiggin]

Hello John, way up there in Johnson City! Hope things are going great up that way for yall! God Bless

[@mndew620]

Do you hual the JCB on your tag trailer?

[@tristardiggin]

Yes I haul it with the Mack…

[@jimposey8542]

Mike has a spoon hanging on his JD 850 exhaust 😂😂😂

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, and it generates a lot of comments for him! 🤣🤣🤣

[@stovebolt448]

Hi Sam, been busy here silly season to get things done, finally caught up with your videos, if you add sections to a tile you need the bell to be pointed in the right direction....right? don't mind me I just have a graduation degree from WhatsamatterU😁 Alright what is the spoon suppose to stand for?

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, that debate over tiles is pretty entertaining at times. Mike, over the years, has found a lot of spoons at his jobs sites and mentions it sometimes when he finds one. Aaron hung one on the dozer muffler as a comment generator on the channel.

[@stovebolt448]

@@tristardiggin Ok cheap trick, but it works, ok thanks for the info, see ya next video, OH yeah, when the rain started I was yelling at the screen, 'Dont worry about us get the dirt spread" now that's a comment!😁

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, that’s a good one! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesferris3129]

Hey Chris what happened to the old dumper truck, did you buy new.

[@tristardiggin]

James I sold the single axle a while back after I bought this Mack truck…

[@coupescuts]

Poughquag (Po-Kwayg), New York

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah, that’s a tough one to figure out! 🤣 Thanks

[@MrNiklas1967]

Hi buddy

[@tristardiggin]

Hello Niklas!

[@gregorycook9991]

🙂

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Gregory! 😃

[@montymc450]

This might interest you. I was watching a viseo tilted "excavator loading black sand into dump truck sand mining" on a KZbin channel MOUNTAIN SLOPE

[@tristardiggin]

I will check that out… Thanks

[@fishermanii4137]

Impressive video. Wow your messaage was great! 2 Corinthians 5: 10 states that all believers will someday stand b/4 Christ to be judged on what we have done in this life to spread the good news. Sam I think you have a crown waiting for you. GOD bless.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks, I appreciate what you said! The Gospel message is the only true hope we have in this world for sure! God Bless

[@robertgonzales5515]

Awesome work. Yes, Sir I know what you mean being glad not being in Law Enforcement anymore. I retired at 32 years in Law Enforcement and don't miss it at all. The Good Lord protected me all those years, Jesus is not only my Lord and savoir he's my rock and fortress. I think we have something in common, Working in shorts and a tee-shirt Amen brother. God Bless you my Law Enforcement Brotha .

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Robert, God Bless you as well. The Lord was definitely watching out for me too. But like you, I don’t miss it and thankful for the men and women who are taking care of business out there. Sam

[@cliff4695]

As a business owner, that does dirt work, you make hay while the sun shines. No reason to quit early or take weekends off. You have time to sit? You have time to work. Being your own boss sounds fun, till you realize you don't have off days. Quitting early on a Friday and taking next week, just doesn't make sense. If they are canning for rain, i get it, but if it's a dry weekend, than you work it

[@tristardiggin]

Definitely have to make hay when the sun is shining for sure! 😀👍

[@jamiewindsor7874]

You better start saving your money and thinking about retirement because there’s no money excavation business

[@tristardiggin]

Always good to be putting some back for retirement…👍 Thanks

[@Powerstroke7911]

@dirtperfect equals spoons and @letsdig18 equals Mylar balloons!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup!🤣🤣🤣 I have found a couple of balloons, several spoons but mostly golf balls…