Building a driveway entrance

[@DMHRC]

After watching your videos for the last few months I finally bought a 7 ft box blade yesterday morning and spent all day getting it dirty. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge!

[@ProudPapaw88]

I was getting worried about ya, hadn’t heard anything from you in a while lol. Great job you make that look easy. Thanks for sharing.

[@aaronburford5701]

This is what started it all for me Todd! You were so engaging, informative and knowledgeable! I didn't realize the amount of strategy and steps it took to do this.... I was hooked to your channel and driveway builds ever since!

[@DigginLife21]

🙏🏻👍

[@aaronburford5701]

@@DigginLife21 You started me addiction sir to driveway repairs and builds. Your standard has set mine compared to others....

[@JerichoRally]

Tricky entrance with all that traffic. Looks great though!

[@charliehenderson38]

Great video and very helpful, was wondering if there should be more cover on top of the pipe

[@johnmattu7262]

Great job on the driveway, turned out excellent Todd. Only thing I dislike about a culvert job is exactly what you brought up first thing, overhead and underground utilities. Man, you got to remember those wires, I bumped one two weeks ago, just fiber not hot, tied red danger tape to the boom so I'd keep it in mind, think I'm get'in C.R.S.

[@royreese993]

Good Job, Enjoy your Videos, Keep them Coming, = Ocala Florida

[@jaybrooks2502]

Man Todd that tilt is the ticket! Great work buddy

[@harlandixon3453]

Todd, I find it interesting how different contractors use different machines to do similar jobs. Some times I think a tractor with a box blade would work best, then I think a track loader with a bucket and a mastication head would be the ticket then the next video a rubber track excavator is what is needed…there are so many options and none of the are the perfect machine for all jobs. Great video. Keep the faith brother. Thanks.

[@cameronbell699]

@Harlan dixon man honestly a tractor with a box blade for jobs of this size is king for grading far as final product(ridge indenture) and production wise for what little stuff hes doing here, doing slightly bigger stuff youd want a dozer really and when doing practically roads a motor grader is the king of grading, my grandfather was the first asphalt pavin contractor here where I'm from and was in buisness for over 70 years, hard to beat a box blade finish

[@jimmyhorton1504]

Great job as always. I pay alot of attention to how you grade and spread material to get better with my tractor on my property.

[@johndonaldson1188]

Just wanted to say thank you for this information and instruction. 👍

[@Jarheadslandservice]

Love watching your work, I learn something new almost every time.

[@aaronburford5701]

Again one of the first videos that helped me become a fan of Todd! Amazing..

[@coyhowell8781]

I appreciate your videos. I’ve learned and I’m learning a lot! Thank you for what you do.

[@MAGAMAN]

Have you ever attached a bottle operen to the bucket and tried to use it to open a bottle? I have a feeling like you could probably do it pretty easily.

[@pete379x5]

Greetings from eastern Kentucky , keep up the good work and congratulations on your success. 30 years in excavation business myself

[@danslawncare8594]

Nice job Todd. Thanks for the video.

[@crnkin2]

Nice job bedding the culvert in top soil. I’d never have thought of that.

[@billyshumate853]

Looking good. Take care and have a blessed weekend and I'll see you on your next vidja.

[@aaronburford5701]

Absolutely love watching this video!

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for watching🙏🏻

[@aaronburford5701]

​@@DigginLife21this video was so informative for me!

[@michaelhenderson1972]

Another job well done.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Awesome job on building a new driveway entrance

[@NoFearKev]

Definitely make it look easy! Great job 🙌💯✔

[@henryh6727]

Came out great !!! Great video Thanks

[@chenesplit9158]

Very interesting ! 👍👏👏🤙

[@ds4769]

Good job Bud! Looks good.

[@sethwilson5106]

My boy and I love watching your videos! Always excited to see the notification of a new video!

[@hollandduck79]

from the Netherlands thanks for the video

[@fhuber7507]

I'm doing mine with a 25 HP tractor Slower than the bigger machines, but getting the job done.

[@stevejorden7087]

Thanks,,enjoyed the ride along.

[@rdj954]

looks great, thanks for the informative video

[@cobrakillz]

You always make it look so easy.

[@AzBachour]

Got to know your channel few days ago and liked it a lot. Congrats qnd continue with the great job you are doing here.

[@bikes7777]

Amazing skill!

[@wtomay7747]

Keep doing you man. Like a lot of your videos.

[@condeerogers5858]

You are a true teacher. Good job. New sub. I like you explaining what and why. I'm too old to do it, but I still love to learn it. At least armchair learning.

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks for subbing!

[@BillC253]

Great job

[@grade-aland2388]

Looks good man. Enjoy these videos.

[@jeffwilson1484]

Another great job.

[@markd2858]

Nice work

[@northeasterndirtandpropert7974]

Enjoy working in close proximity to other homes,usually someone in the neighborhood wants something done.All my completed jobs get a roadsign for about 2 weeks.

[@dirtworx]

Great Video! Very informative, love it

[@DigginLife21]

Thanks dirtworx!!!

[@bhermon265]

Great video 👍

[@anthonytyler8627]

First off I love your content and learning a lot from you. Thank you! How do you go about finding out about lines or pipes that may be in the ground before doing a job?

[@fredspindor1624]

i used to work for the country we used a gradall to install driveways good job good video

[@williamfarris1614]

Like your video good work

[@wendelhopkins4684]

Heck of a job 👍

[@IRV707]

Great job bro! very well explained and well done, total pro!

[@michaelp1856]

Great work & video... but how did you join the 2 pipes?

[@6582rg]

Todd-No need for fabric on this one? Just curious. I see some guys using it sometime, others all the time on driveways and pads.

[@aaronburford5701]

First driveway video that for me hooked in!

[@stevestock2439]

Nice work, great vid.

[@tenncutt]

Awesome, I need you. Wanna do a video in Tennessee? Was that a coupler between the new pipe sections?

[@wenotme2023]

Job well done. Stay safe

[@luiscaquias6523]

Do you bring any of ur ski loaders to your jobs especially the driveway repair?

[@michaellubinski9869]

Todd what do you think about chip and tar driveways? I have a long gravel driveway and parts of it exceed a 15ﾟ slope and I lose traction in 2 wheel drive...

[@Ontrackearthworx]

Nice work.

[@RunninOnCoal]

Hey Todd. Hope you're doing well. Your old L9000 has mostly been sitting. I start it up and drive it around every so often, I love that old truck. It starts up fast every time. Life has been crazy, but I have a cdl exam scheduled on the 30th. I have a trailer, and I've just about got all the pieces together to get started. It's hard to explain where the time went, still, I've been busy lol. Suffice to say, I think close to being turned loose. I got all of the paperwork and details done for starting my business. I'll probably give you a call to shoot the bull when I get everything up and running if that's cool. I probably should have bit the bullet and gone to truck driving school. That being said, I've about got things going. I've been making money with my shovel and chainsaws to cover my expenses at least. I'm looking forward to offering services with the truck and the skid steer. Eta: why didn't the tree company just cut that up?

[@terryclement9811]

Nice work Todd!

[@gerardkeohane740]

Greetings from Ireland buddy. Hope you're keeping well

[@kelvinsuarez8749]

Great video buddy

[@jimmydaring9494]

Looks great

[@donaldwhitt1232]

Can the sod youre hauling off be useful somewhere else on the property?

[@claytonl.covell2634]

Nice work Todd!!

[@martynwakeley5194]

Nice job Todd.

[@tucksmith8300]

Looks awesome bud

[@bxx7666]

Do you recommend steam rolling it afterwards? or just drive over it a bunch

[@DigginLife21]

I have found in most cases just driving in it works fine

[@timfetters7471]

Looks nice

[@floridabrushanddirt2482]

For just a spit sec I thought the first log was a sewer pipe when you started digging lol. I’m always like 😱 what is that when I’m digging even after a locate 😂

[@floridabrushanddirt2482]

Tanks sorry lol

[@zekesmith538]

Todd… as usual another great video…. One suggestion my friend…. Try to find music that is appealing to you and what would appeal to your audience…. Instead of the randomness that is easily found….. I know it’s tough w copyright infringement but the right music during the right timing in the video makes a world of difference w the mood your trying to capture! Keep it up !

[@coltonjohnson9617]

Hey I love and watch all your videos! Thank you, i learn so much, it's really helping me get started in the industry. One question, i always wonder how those tilt rotator bucket attachments work with a thumb. Does it mess anything up, like if you run the thumb at the wrong angle relative to the bucket? I love those tilt rotators but I am always scared of breaking or bending the thumb or bucket. Does anyone know if this is a logical concern?

[@davidmoreno5228]

What's the max weight you can haul with the dump truck in this video?

[@AndrewWelch1978]

I e got to get that attachment for my bucket! 🤙

[@waynetubbs5914]

You do good work

[@ItzRobbie96]

Did you check grade on that pipe and to see what way it’s suppose to fall?

[@young11984]

Man if that mini had a 6 way blade on it you would have an “all in 1” driveway machine lol

[@lzrd84]

Gradecavator 😂

[@jwynn007]

Wish you lived closer. I have a job that needs fixed

[@floridabrushanddirt2482]

Todd Great video!!!

[@nevillekinsley5610]

Good to see you back

[@abikerinpa]

Glad to see you again brother 😎

[@phoenixlove76]

Those pipes don’t float up out of the ground up there?

[@michaelshepherd733]

Good stuff man.....

[@berkoskilandscaping4247]

I must have missed something, where's the new Mack?!

[@Goodness11174]

I thought stabilizing fabric is supposed to be put down first.

[@Dirtdaddy953]

Nice!!

[@dignation216]

Good work man

[@kwhited2011]

That red clay dirt is a mess if it is super wet but good job

[@DigginLife21]

Than my friend 👍👍👍

[@libertyfreak1382]

What does a job like this one run?

[@TheWaiohana]

Amazing how not once did you compact ANYTHING on your driveway and when backfilling the drainpipe??? I as a construction guy on civil jobs here in Hawaii. When I install drain pipes and theres gonna be a driveway on top we ATLEAST compact the side of the pipe and even the driveways,once you cut to the subgrade of the driveway before laying down the base course at least compact with a sidewalk roller. 1 good heavy rain I bet that roadway especially by the ditch WONT LAST FOR LONG!!🤔

[@misterpalmieri498]

After you had everything how you wanted it why did you have to come in and cut it with the blade at the end? Im just trying to learn THANKS

[@spacepanda7431]

When should you use fabric for gravel driveways?

[@DigginLife21]

Most of the time if it’s a wet area with poor drainage ability

[@jeffgreen9109]

How much does this cost to have done?

[@mounirsarhane8476]

dream job

[@JulioRodriguez-wj1sn]

Do you have to get permission from the city or town , or let them know you are doing a driveway for someone’s house or could someone just rent a machine and see if people would want a better driveway or extra driveway

[@DigginLife21]

No permission is needed outside city limits. Permits are required in city limits

[@Anthony-v4k]

What is the name of the tubular pipe you use? Where can I order one.

[@DigginLife21]

@@Anthony-v4k it’s called “double wall plastic“ or hdpe. Most construction supply stores carry it

[@olympiatreecare7955]

Thanks!

[@floridabrushanddirt2482]

I need a tilt bucket like that for my machine

[@AFewGoodMenExcavating]

Hello sir, would you have done anything different in the beginning before placing the culvert pipe if they were water running in that small stream?

[@DigginLife21]

That’s a good question. I would build a small dam to temporarily stop the flow

[@goodboyringo9716]

I thought the pipe should have been set deeper.

[@gordiehattrick]

Looks like a track skid steer would have made the job quicker and easier? But, you did a damn good job with the track hoe!!! Love your channel!!!