Since I'm totally clueless on how to build a pond, let alone fix one, really appreciate the upfront description of what the project will entail. Makes it easier to follow when watching the actual work being done. Thanks again, Chris, for posting. P.S. This is a beautiful piece of property. Understand why the owners are investing in restoration of the pond and dam.
@36111361113 жыл бұрын
it amazes me how you can look at a new place and visualize how it will look when you are done.
@letsdig183 жыл бұрын
yeah I can already see how its going to look done before I even start
@cathiwim3 жыл бұрын
I cando the same thing with wood or fabric- seeing what its going to look like before you start so you know where to do what- or not. Its an engineer thing, i think.
@williambryant59463 жыл бұрын
That is what makes him so good at what he does.
@headhunter44883 жыл бұрын
I am pretty sure that he could tie your shoes with that excavator. A steady gentle hand on the controls. What a talented operator. A joy to watch a professional. Great video. Look forward to the next one.
@billwilliams95273 жыл бұрын
Chris it is a pleasure to watch you work. Ya take a walk, look around, plan it all out, and put that Volvo to work. Quite amazing, no wonder you have projects back logged.
@xCoolBreezex3 жыл бұрын
The explanations on what you’re doing while you’re doing it are gold buddy. Great to see you shining on your own with these new projects.
@jaquigreenlees3 жыл бұрын
Chris' rough grading with a digging bucket is a better finish grading than many other operators get.
@jwhayes19653 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I was thinking.
@davidhill73 жыл бұрын
Po o
@PhilJonesIII3 жыл бұрын
Ha! I renovated an old house some years back. I'd seen people put plaster on walls and even had one guy explain the technique. Well, I had plenty of walls and lots of time, so I tried, and tried, and tried. It got better and I was starting to persuade myself that the work was acceptable, even if the early efforts would have to be redone. Then, I had a builder put a concrete finish on the inside wall of my brick garage. He made my best work at plastering look like the surface of the moon. If I took up plastering as a career, the clients couldn't afford me and I still wouldn't make a profit. Some of us got it, some of us just don't.
@jwdickinson6433 жыл бұрын
after watching a bunch of your pond & dam build/repair vids, it struck me that I never realized the engineering complexity of a pond, and you sir, are a maestro! Where did you learn all the stuff you know? Your vids are ALWAYS fascinating!
@george88733 жыл бұрын
Your videos always seem too short, even if they're 40 minutes long. They fly by too fast. That's what happens when you put out quality content. Thanks for taking the time and putting them out as often as you do. I really appreciate them. I know it can't always be easy.
@letsdig183 жыл бұрын
thanks, it take a lot of planning and time to get everything put together
@cathiwim3 жыл бұрын
̇George H. I second your comment!
@jwhayes19653 жыл бұрын
And I third this comment. And what I really like is that the camera is mounted out of his way and he is always getting things done. Some of the other channels I watch, I have to wonder how much they get done one handed, since the other hand always has a camera in it.
@terryeason43193 жыл бұрын
I agree or maybe two a day
@enjoylife11763 жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks
@stephenkeefer34363 жыл бұрын
Chris, you’re the only fella I know that can drag your bucket sideways ONE time n folks say “ that sure is purty work” . ALL your stuff looks good bud.
@MrTodd513 жыл бұрын
Chris, I have watched and enjoyed your videos for a few years now and I am so impressed with your talents. You are an excellent equipment operator and a magician with the excavator. You also show talents as a landscape architect/designer while being sort of a naturalist looking out for the flora and fauna. Very well done young man and I wish you continued success.
@andrewarnold89823 жыл бұрын
As a child my father worked in the woods piling brush after logging had come thru. i used to ride behind the operators seat day after day . the placment of your camera takes me back to those simpler times. for that i thank you.keep up the great work. if you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life!!
@mslorry34203 жыл бұрын
I guess with the portfolio of past work that you have you can see where everything was originally and where it will be next week. My jaw just drops open and my eyes cross at hearing the description of the job at hand. You are an amazing person!Thank you for bringing us along!
@carlcallahan22262 жыл бұрын
I like the way you make every thing look so god. I know you can comb hair with your bucket teeth and that other bucket I can understand why that is your favorite one with all the side movement, your grooming bucket. If you ever work in North East Tennessee I would love to meet and talk with you. You have great details that goes with your work. which makes the videos even better. Do you own the gas station at your lot? I enjoy very much. By the way I am a 74 year old minister and did a lot of repairing equipment for 31 years at Tenn. Eastman Company. At Kingsport, the plant employed 16,000 workers and the maintenance department had 1,100 employs alone. We had 4 power houses and generated our own power, furnished the plant with steam. We made chemicals, yarn, tenite, cigrerites filters,dyes of all kind acids. We had a lot of equipment and produced gas from coal. It is 1/2 million operation in itself a day. I did a lot of welding,
@derrickpettit34893 жыл бұрын
Man you get the coolest jobs, an best part about it is the long videos you share with us, awesome content, thanks for sharing Chris, much appreciated
@kens.37293 жыл бұрын
You Never Waste any Time getting to Work and making Steady Progress on every Project. 👍
@jbonegw2 жыл бұрын
It’s impressive how with everything going on, trees, existing structures etc, you’re able to visualize a game plan.
@Bill_N_ATX3 жыл бұрын
Chris watching that snake like it’s going to jump up in the cab with him is hilarious.
@RumMonkeyable3 жыл бұрын
Not sure of all the snake 'varieties' available in this part of NC, but with all the hurricanes and rain, it seems to have flushed-out some big, bad ones....not just a black snake. Second looks and caution are always a good thing, IMHO.
@rockeerockey69413 жыл бұрын
Chris, is there a way you can reduce the commercials? It get old so often! Another great video from letsdig18
@ConstructionMachineryChannel3 жыл бұрын
@@rockeerockey6941 I don't mind watching them as long as he makes some money for putting his videos on KZbin.
@JC-yb3zb3 жыл бұрын
@@rockeerockey6941 I guess it depends on the browser add-ons. I never see commercials.
@ke6gwf3 жыл бұрын
@@rockeerockey6941 get KZbin Premium, it's worth it! Lol
@makingithappen51783 жыл бұрын
It's so good that you explain what you're doing all the time. It makes me understand what you do and why you do it. There is a very good Swedish digger, named "Hedblom" at YT, but he plays music almost all the time. It makes it harder to understand, at least for me.
@donbraden85333 жыл бұрын
That opened up nice now I can get a visual of what it will look like finished 😎👍👍
@TimmyMoza3 жыл бұрын
Always cool to see the start and try to understand how you approach these projects. Would love to see a drone shot of the layout too... was kinda hard to see
@clanharris43 жыл бұрын
In my neck of the woods we use old cars (only the metal) to keep the banks from eroding. Set them on their side and fill them with rocks.. works great.
@mikez41323 жыл бұрын
Watching Chris' vids would make me really afraid to hire someone else for a project if I was in that area. So much knowledge of why things are designed and constructed the way they are in addition to the great operating skills.
@JPGuay3 жыл бұрын
So nice to hear you describe your vision of the final layout. It takes a lot of creativity and experience to imagine and plan this. Well done !
@davidrobins40253 жыл бұрын
Interesting to watch the pond / dam take shape.
@jaywhitehead52943 жыл бұрын
I think your new bucket has you spoiled. Great start.
@chrisv46403 жыл бұрын
LD18 the pond savior. He is legend.
@rodlawrence59463 жыл бұрын
Dude is there anything you can’t do?!?!? You have real talent!
@stevedoty58412 жыл бұрын
WOW. Waiting like all to see a pond again.
@russellrankin79803 жыл бұрын
Are you ready 4 the fire Department to be called on ya??
@bobferranti52223 жыл бұрын
Chris, the first shot of the excavator sitting there made me think like it was a dog growling and waiting to raise hell. lol. That machine is awesome to see and watch work!
@georgetarabini65523 жыл бұрын
Love your vision, what we got, what we got to do, and how we’re going to get there, nice
@michaelpage98833 жыл бұрын
Dang! Got to wait another week to see this one finished. You can bet Mr. Black snake will be back.
@KPearce573 жыл бұрын
I went outside last night and all I heard was a bunch of hissing and rattling went inside turned the lights on, had 4 diamondbacks on the patio, 1st time I ever seen 4 together, they were gone in the morning.
@axe6093 жыл бұрын
And that's how patios get shot full of holes.
@Tailss13 жыл бұрын
This man has a good radio voice.
@aaronparker91613 жыл бұрын
This dude is awesome!!! I’m so hooked on watching him operate this machine,he is so talented with this machine it’s like the boom is an extension of his arm,just amazing to watch.I just love the sheer power of these machines,just awesome.Keep up the amazing videos Chris...you have also helped me through some hard times,when I get down I just put one of Chris’s videos on and it just changes my mood to happiness!!! Keep up the amazing work and most of all be safe.
@tomski383 жыл бұрын
I was about to go to bed, haha nope watch this to relax first.
@jackjeffery85743 жыл бұрын
Solid video! Your machines have definitely came along way from that old link belt and that case backhoe.
@terryeason43193 жыл бұрын
You're already primetime KZbin but if you were on a tv network I'm pretty sure you'd be primetime there too.
@Namaste30043 жыл бұрын
There's a snake nest somewhere! I don't like snakes. I am afraid of them! 😟 Greetings from Germany to everyone who reads this. 🙋♀️ #takecare #staysafe
@everythinganything68663 жыл бұрын
Awesome job, Thanks for sharing.
@marcryvon3 жыл бұрын
"just to make it nice and clean". That sets our young man Chris apart from any other. Utmost profesional. 👍👌
@shaneherman89063 жыл бұрын
Love the pond vids the most.....I win the Lottery I'm buying Chris what ever he needs to build me a pond here in Alabama....
@swalther103 жыл бұрын
It’s 1am, I jus got home from work, and I find myself “working” the phone, tryin to help push stuff around and clear and grade… even tho it’s a day behind, you’re welcome for the “help” from me moving the phone back and forth haha
@kirk4673 жыл бұрын
Looking good already Chris, good job brother! Get those snakes! lol 😂
@timw65963 жыл бұрын
Must be a boys and their toys thing for old guys like me to sit here for hours watching you play in the dirt !
@woodyvan60473 жыл бұрын
The ‘Pond Whisperer “ great work! 👍
@stanleybroadhead89783 жыл бұрын
Grading bucket, grading bucket we don't need no stinking grading bucket. We got this!!
@itsjustamir083 жыл бұрын
Hey guys lets get him to 10million subscribers he deserves it for all the stuff he have shown to us . love you bud and hi my name is amir and i am 12 years old
@jimmystrain8833 жыл бұрын
That grading bucket sure be nice with sand
@thomastaylor2983 жыл бұрын
I like the way you kept you eye on that snake. You did not just run over him. Live and let live unless he really bother you then you have to take aggressive action.
@terryskaggs20243 жыл бұрын
I think I spent more time looking for those snakes than I did watching you work and I still couldn't spot any of them
@marial58413 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, G’day from Australia. Love watching all your videos you truly are an amazing craftsman. Just a tad worried about you working 7 long days a week, you need to rest!
@Todd.Roberts3 жыл бұрын
Looks good already can’t wait to see the finished product
@dirtriffs54723 жыл бұрын
Nice, sad to see the Hitachi go...
@ranger23163 жыл бұрын
SNAKES! We're gonna have to take your word on the proposed layout ... you definitely have more imagination than I do!
@IslandHermit3 жыл бұрын
Chris: I'm gonna clear off that bank a bit. Me: That slope looks pretty steep. It'll erode quickly. Chris: Let's throw this back in there to soften that slope a bit. Me: Hey, I think I'm starting to get the hang of this!
@tedc38953 жыл бұрын
Gramps used to like a black snake in the corn crib. Or the barn. They are good mousers.
@johnleake7083 жыл бұрын
it is great to watch a man in harmony with his machine
@tomswindler643 жыл бұрын
With you and snakes you otta train your new puppie to be a snake chaser,bring him out to job and let him loose,that way he would protect you from the critters.lol going to be beautiful pond.great video 😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍
@JT.09153 жыл бұрын
Lookin at that bojangles cup makes me miss bein home in SC
@johnnyholland87653 жыл бұрын
That is almost like a dredging job with all that sand. How long do you think it will take for it to silt in?
@doctormcboy50093 жыл бұрын
you are a smoooooth operator dude. i like the sound of your machine, it is soothing and it puts me to sleep.
@MONSTERMISFITS3 жыл бұрын
I love all the work you do you guys seem to do top notch work
@stevenphare54553 жыл бұрын
Man! that Volvo takes no prisoners!!
@gregarioussolitudinist56953 жыл бұрын
really enjoy the videos. wonder if you could create a numbering system to keep project videos together. 45-1, 45-2, 45-3, etc. if not, just keep doing what you already are.
@csnelling43 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to next weekend Chris , looking good so far 👍🇬🇧🍺
@martineastburn36793 жыл бұрын
Aught to try to make a holder on the tractor for the other bucket - then you have both -have to pick it off this bucket due to weight - going back the two buckets can hold themselves. Just a thought - haven't done it myself.
@stevenphare54553 жыл бұрын
You sure make that Volvo do a days work!
@vhostovich3 жыл бұрын
It is so impressive ho much you accomplish in a day !!!
@leonlitz52713 жыл бұрын
Must be nice to work in the woods by yourself
@augustreil3 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same, agree 100%
@timgiven38263 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah gotta get my letsdif18 fix. Looks amazing, as I always.
@KoJo-qh9od3 жыл бұрын
It would have been nice if you could do a drone shot of the project before you started. It's kind of hard to get a picture in your mind of the layout you are working.
@timlarcombe90963 жыл бұрын
Love a good pond dig.
@ronhart41663 жыл бұрын
I really admire how you make your jobs look well and blend in with existing land. 👊 Since I found your channel I notice a lot of hack jobs out there in my area 😂
@Deutschehordenelite3 жыл бұрын
I still lack the vision for this project, but I'll get it eventually ;)
@12jeeplover3 жыл бұрын
You just love fixing damns and damn you are good at doing it.
@bobbybriggs1893 жыл бұрын
With the erosion control on the bend one tactic is to stake in a few hay bales across the channel at different intervals creating a bulwark of sorts. Slowing the energy, capturing sediment, encouraging plant life
@mischef183 жыл бұрын
Great video bro, the snakes are an interesting addition. Only snakes in NZ are attached to males of the human variety. Stay safe
@michaelridenour80543 жыл бұрын
I love watching you clear it's a true artform bud
@als83263 жыл бұрын
Wow you sir are extremely good I am an equipment operator not at your caliber military trained civilian experienced but you sir make it look easy & I know better & great video explaining what you’re doing and your equipment operating is above comment it’s just extremely great stumbled onto your videos and wow thank you for sharing
@TheHwnleatherguy3 жыл бұрын
the new bucket & thumb are really working great for you. guess your other machines for the company might be great investments/benefit to upgradethe buckets, thumbs & quick change??!!!
@philipblick88873 жыл бұрын
Another great video congratulations from New Zealand !
@Skorpychan3 жыл бұрын
Ah, the 'making a complete mess' stage of a pond project. The customers just need to remember the mantra: 'It'll look great when it's done'.
@juztyn003 жыл бұрын
Skorpy Nekomimi I think that’s why he worked on and slicked up one corner already, Just to give the customers an idea what the rest will turn out like.
@Skorpychan3 жыл бұрын
@@juztyn00 That, and him not being able to access the area later...
@davidclaudy48223 жыл бұрын
So, I have been watching all of Chris’s videos over the last weeks on and off. He really doesn’t like Snakes 🐍. Poor little guys just trying to survive with no legs and Chris in his big machine. Chris must have had some bad experiences with Mr No Shoulders in previous years, because he sounds like he really doesn’t like them. I’ve never had any problems with them, even my Army days all over the south. Ft Benning, Ft Bragg and Ft Rucker. It’s funny to hear the change in his voice when he starts talking about them and he keeps a daily tally of how many he’s seen.
@timmyfrierson26843 жыл бұрын
I’m glad to see that you and John have a lot of work between the two companies and that y’all are joining together to get everything accomplished like I said before there’s nothing like family true family to work with but another great video Chris you and John and yawls family y’all stay safe can’t wait to you get back next weekend to see what else you do
@HappilyHomicidalHooligan3 жыл бұрын
26:00 That bottom-land dirt is really good for 1 thing at least... It's GREAT for making one HELL of a mess!!! Just ask any 5 year old...they'd LOVE to get their grubby little hands on it for Mud Pies among other things...
@michaelmullins12903 жыл бұрын
We don't like snakes, and that one looked pretty big. I lost count on how many. Time to shut the cab and commence the killing. I think it be nice to say, Chris, fix this mess. Then love the finished product. Awesome as always.
@larryperdue5083 жыл бұрын
Boy that new bucket sure can move some dirt.
@SeanONeill133 жыл бұрын
Can you ever put the burn pile where the pond would end up being? Or does it have to be buried elsewhere?
@KevinBezold3 жыл бұрын
Can you adjust your camera a little lower so that we can watch the to joysticks? Thanks
@graemeramage60883 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain pal. We have the Scottish Midgie oot biting tonight. There clever with the old Midgies showing the young ones what grips to use to cause maximum pain. Nae snakes however. Happy Lockdown . Alva Central Scotland.
@handfull1563 жыл бұрын
good job fun to watch always wanted to just watch thank you
@martinspijker96613 жыл бұрын
great to see that mess turned into something good, great job..:)
@paulteirney35873 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if you give them a budget or a firm price for this type of job as what I see you do is so hard to tell what you are having to do with the ground cover. You do so good a job on these dams.
@letsdig183 жыл бұрын
I gave them a firm price but i didnt think there was going to be this much to dig out lol
@helenhelps96193 жыл бұрын
That LD18 bucket and thumb moves material. 👍 👍
@dougackerman41823 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Chris
@Sibbe25603 жыл бұрын
As soon as Chris appears on site you know it is going to be oke and the end result will be beautiful...👍👍
@juniorraines10423 жыл бұрын
Great video chris
@williambryant59463 жыл бұрын
I've built ponds before but not out toward the coast in the sandier soil. I've always been in good red clay or blue mucky clay that works when dried out. If you get into an area where its sand and no red dirt how do you build a pond in that type soil. What do you make a dam out of to hold the water in? I know it can be done I just never seen it done or had it explained to me. From Rowan county, Stay well. -Wil 👍