Fixing a Farm Drainage Issue With Excavator - Oddly Satisfying

[@digdrivediy]

"Put a farm tag on it"! Ha, I like that one👍 Congrats on the forward progress on the YT Yacht Project! Your growth and viewership is well deserved! Good work my friend.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you Neil!

[@jdsparky288]

I know you’re not quite to the “pre-booking” stage yet, but when you get this cabin built, I would certainly be interested in visiting! Glad to hear you’ve been blessed with provisions to move forward! Keep it up “bud”!

[@williammatthews2948]

I can see how that noise could be quite annoying. I was surprised at the amount of dirt that accumulated after cleaning out the ditch. Then again, it hadn't been cleaned out in ten years. Thanks for the update on the youtube yacht project. Have a blessed and safe week, and please stay healthy.

[@CaptainKleeman]

It kind of surprised me as well! A lot had accumulated. That area goes under water every year as well from the river coming up, so there is additional deposit from that which may be why it had built up so much.

[@Bazza1973ify]

Gotta hand it to you for the ditch work Captain, I'll give you a strong 8.5 for technique, there's so many on KZbin I'd only give a 3 or 4 to. Good ditch work is an art form & an operator competent in ditch work is hard to find. Give yourself a gold star Lol

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey thanks for the kind words!

[@onestepatatime2346]

It's a pleasure to watch you do your stuff. You are a pleasant man. Keep it up capitano!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@billyshumate853]

Looking good really getting green around the pond. Take care.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks and you as well!

[@justinotten6673]

When all else fails.. JAZZZ HANDS!!! Great vids keep em up!!

[@jefferyclark3501]

Nice video sir and congratulations on the forward progress of the KZbin yacht.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@allenmcgill9935]

Captain love your video you did a good job on the ditches and glad you are moving on with your cabin.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Captain you and Jerry work well together, the pond looks great and your site is coming along. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

[@CaptainKleeman]

And thanks for watching!

[@brucehuff5566]

Nice work on the ditches. Great news about yatch build and take some credit for providing great content for us to enjoy. Stay safe

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@nickkristiyost3537]

congrats on the septic permit and the pond is looking nice and green.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@robertwoodward4992]

You sir are a good man, congratulations on all your success so far.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@jamesmorton8431]

Great selection of tools there Brother 🤣 You do what you have to do sometimes 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

It’s what I had! 😂😂😂. Didn’t even need the wire strippers, believe that? 😂

[@rogerwiley7269]

A sign of a true professional. Always the proper tool for the job.

[@CaptainKleeman]

I may disagree slightly, sometimes it’s about getting the job done right with what a fella has. The main thing is a satisfied customer with a quality job I suppose

[@rogerwiley7269]

@@CaptainKleeman Was being a wise guy. After 40 yrs as a field mechanic I learned that the goal is to dig dirt.

[@DanielGouldingnavy]

Lets Dig 18 should be jealous of that ditching job, great work

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂. Thanks for watching sir!

[@deplorablelibertarian]

The captain isn’t quite the ninja with the excavator that LetsDig 18 is, but he’s up there....and I would say that Dirt Boss up in New York is probably 3rd in line in the terms of skill. I think you would be hard pressed to find someone that beats LetsDig on the excavator, you just couldn’t find them.

[@littlefinkle7757]

@@deplorablelibertarian seen a CAT demo operator play Mary had a Little Lamb on a keyboard with a mini about 20 years or so ago. I would like to see Letsdig 18 try it. He is good, but there are lots of good ones out there.

[@deplorablelibertarian]

@@littlefinkle7757...I’m not doubting that there are fantastic operators out there, I worked with one of those dudes a few times on a bulkhead job I did a few years back. They are out there; but they are few and far between.

[@pjs5191]

Dirt ninja has some skill too. Takes some searching but you can find some good operators right here on KZbin. Lookin good Kleeman, congrats on gettin the project going.

[@brucebenson9651]

The pond with all that grass looks like a golf course! Looking great!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely happy with the way it’s coming along!

[@utubota5522]

Congrats on the permit and KZbin success

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@DadzorRules]

Your vids are ALWAYS satisfying! Loved the Culvert Cam!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@donlowe9125]

Good job....like the little fixes.... by the way the pond looks great from previous video

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@kenthammarstrom8255]

Congrats Captain🖒you are good man making nice videos 🌟 Stay well and safe

[@CaptainKleeman]

You as well sir!

[@kenmccall8051]

Your right it is oddly satisfieing watch you do it on my end also great job can't wate to see the camp up and running

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@wolfpacva]

Glad to see the yacht project moving along.

[@NB_Jas]

Lovely to see the protect moving forward. Also great to see you using chaps with the chainsaw, Not enough people do. Nice work.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@jimchurchman2628]

Those impact driven chain binders are the bees knees! Stay safe

[@rickburns8492]

Nice video and update.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@robertsprafke9376]

Great! Thanks for the video, Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@CaptainKleeman]

You as well sir!

[@reddog376]

Always something with a dead battery on DP's equipment. lol I hope you enjoy your gift I sent and it serves you well. Merry Christmas also.

[@CaptainKleeman]

They are great sir! Already put to use and loving them. Can’t thank you enough. Hope all is well on your end this holiday season

[@Jake9521-t3b]

Captain, you are a smooth operator

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@CMDSR]

Loving the cold starts or not starting as is . Cool shots especially inside the pipe. I bet you wish that you were doing this in warm weather to enjoy the aroma of all that muck on the bottom of the ditch 😆

[@geraldheitman7687]

Glad to hear things are progressing with the Utube Yacht project. Look forward to following the progess as you go along !! :-)

[@CaptainKleeman]

Glad you’re tagging along!

[@waltermattson5566]

Another good video. It’s fun to see the progress.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@recon532002]

Excellent Job Capt.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@TheNoiseFamily]

Keep on the course Captain, enjoying your content thoroughly and the pond build was an amazing development. Looking forward to more of the Boat House.

[@michaelkoop6731]

Happy for u and ur family. I'm looking forward to seeing all this being done. Great video and really like ur work.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@richardhedrick5601]

Great to see you have the subscribes to start cabin can't wait to see it happen

[@CaptainKleeman]

We are definitely humbled and excited about!

[@buddyreed2623]

I think you should do all of your work on time lapse. Yeah, you get a lot more done in a shorter span of time!

[@JB-mf1zc]

Thanks for sharing Good video!

[@redmanreality6243]

Even the littlest repairs can bring great joy 😁

[@f250ford2004]

love progress on the yacht site

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@timkd5vmv583]

Always looking forward to the latest video!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for tagging along!

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

nice work - it always feels great to do the type of work we were made to do

[@CaptainKleeman]

Agree!

[@marcelw223]

You provide the entertainment, we watch. Win Win 👍😎

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for the support

[@randallparker8477]

Always a good time!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@DirtDoctors]

Another great video! I have a hammer just like the one you were using! Congrats on the yacht progress!!

[@davehillier4827]

Great work on the ditch looks very nice. But I've noticed that a lot of you guys in the states do ditch work but no one uses a proper ditch bucket 6-8ft wide speeds the job up loads. You tube yacht coming along nicely 👌 good luck to you an yours

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey thanks!

[@dougackerman4182]

Great video Captain

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@richg.8092]

Already subbed, I've smashed the like button, and here is my comment. I like the all the camera angles from cab view to gopher view to culvert view. Nice job on the ditch too.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you for all the support!

[@davidfisher69]

He's missing one camera view, the one from the drone. Lol

[@CaptainKleeman]

@@davidfisher69 funny

[@charlesfreed7834]

Good job with the ditch

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@chazco]

The ditch looks really good. Ahhh tree cutting. What fun

[@Jamieclarke88]

Awesome job mike glad to hear the footer are bout to start and no matter what I always get a laugh outta your videos well done your almost @ 20k subs too awesome stuff on the horizon I think 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for all the kind words!

[@terryfromsouthcarolina4601]

I wish my finances were better I would get some merchandise and donate a little. Maybe this summer. Be safe and have fun! Terry from South Carolina

[@CaptainKleeman]

Your comments and likes are enough! Thanks for all the support

[@sassysaucysurviving7749]

Permit! And footers yay!!! Moving right along. 🛳

[@CaptainKleeman]

Can’t wait to get it finished and have you all over for a stay!

[@allensharlow7763]

Gee, you use that excavator, like it was an extension of your arm and hand, very good operator 👌👌

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@LeeintheWoods]

Next video needs a pond update. It's got to be close to full now! Congrats on the permit!

[@bourbonthebiscuit]

Congratulations on getting the permit and money for footers its all starting to roll now well done 👍

[@larrykleeman353]

I noticed water tends to run downhill, great job.

[@nickpeterson4984]

Looking forward to the footers and what the layout is going to be. I have a picture in mind but can't wait till we see it.

[@CaptainKleeman]

We are just as excited!

[@josephzickert4051]

Love your adjustments

[@markkenes4848]

Nice work your doing Cpt !!! Your def making it happen that's for sure. Plus your vid has a lot of action in it and humor . Keep the vids coming Cpt. Don't like cliff hangers.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for the kind words sir!

[@tmacie2]

Solid work, sir! er....well, soggy work....Congrats on the permit and funding for the footers! I can't wait to see the progress, as I'm sure you can't either.

[@CaptainKleeman]

We are definitely excited!

[@DuaneT64]

Awesome video C. Kleeman

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@cubleycat]

Captain (happy) Kleeman to the rescue and I know I keep saying but "beautiful blue skies" just what I need to see, its soooo dark and nasty here today.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely was a beautiful day that day! Thanks for watching

[@karlwalton7687]

Nice job captain.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@michaelday7890]

I always enjoy your channel, try to improve your audio volume, I wish you and your family a happy and healthly holiday.

[@wildtimbrown]

Looking Grand Captain K! (I was M.I.A. for a month but I'm Baack!) wanted to watch your vids on a full size screen :-)

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Nice to see you are able to use the money you made from the channel to pay for the footers. Very cool, nice job!

[@CaptainKleeman]

We are pretty excited. Thanks for all the support

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

@@CaptainKleeman No problem man!

[@paulhoneyman6923]

Always enjoy your content buddy, be safe and Happy Christmas to you and the family. God bless

[@CaptainKleeman]

Same to you sir!

[@joycefuller9177]

Good job

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks Joyce

[@mikenixon9164]

Nice job with old squeaky. Good video.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@davecalvo6418]

Hey Captain, a tip in felling your trees, make your final back cut 1-2" higher than your hinge point.

[@maxlee6676]

Hey man that was pretty entertaining. Peaceee

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey thanks for watching!

[@alexosborne5629]

Oddly satisfying indeed sir, pleased we are able to contribute a small hand to your yacht project. Only problem is I can't assist in person Mike !! 😬😬😬🤣

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey I appreciate all the support!

[@dannyhunter1225]

Good video

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@Crewsy]

Congrats on the permit and the financial situation that will allow for progress on the KZbin Yacht project. I see in the background towards the end that the pond is looking even greener than it was in your update. I guess the weather is holding out and the grasses are still growing. All my grass is asleep under a blanket of snow. Yuck.

[@CaptainKleeman]

I am absolutely amazed at how well that grass has taken hold this time of year. Stay warm!

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

I can't help but laugh. When you were "adjusting" the latch with the pipe wrench in the left side of the frame is a hammer!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Everything’s a hammer 🤷‍♂️😂

[@dignation216]

Adjustable hammer 😂😂

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

Tell that to a dentist!

[@marlondeere3039R]

Nice video nice job nice guy

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you!

[@jemilapointe]

Your content always has “good entertainment value” thanks Kleeman ...pretty cool seeing the different waterlines in the culvert pipe shot you did.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey thanks for watching!

[@NotJustaTool]

Oh gosh, it sounds like the "warranty work" didn't fix that 120 squeak. DP says it is in a different area. Poor worksalot, having to charge by the pound... and now double $$ for the false accusations. DP's surely paying for Jason's entire move to Derby. LOL Cheers and Congrats Captain.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Personally I think he is doing it on purpose just trying to trick Jason in to coming back again 😂😂

[@hollandduck79]

👍 from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@craigmcknight1279]

Cool stuff

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@russorpcom]

Is there a video that gives your excavator experience? You seem quite at home operating these machines. Did you consider this a career at one time and because of getting in to the fire dept. choose it as a "hobby"?. I have enjoyed your videos and look forward to more!

[@CaptainKleeman]

That’s exactly it sir! Thanks for all the support

[@KG-yn9qi]

Hey that was a cute seat for MBTS! So are we going to see him before Christmas? Well tell him Hello for me!

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

Don’t let captain fool you he uses my booster seat all the time 😂😂😂

[@KG-yn9qi]

@@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931 Hello sir! Where are you? missing you appearance. You are a all right stand up guy to put up with all the kidding. But ya know it is in care and fun. So Have a Merry Christmas, tell HR and DP all you want for Christmas Is a pay Raise! Ha Ha Ha.

[@aaronbummmanbehindthescene4931]

@@KG-yn9qi 😂😂😂 I will get right on that

[@anthonycoogle8898]

Was this done before the warranty work was preformed o the 120?

[@CaptainKleeman]

After. But mike said he got it fixed today’s

[@Fatamus]

Be right back watching DP right now.

[@richwielechowski5191]

Did that first.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Understandable!!! I did the same thing 😂😂

[@murziki4574]

Классное видео)

[@littlefinkle7757]

Get that $$ ! Enjoyed the video.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@DirtBrute]

Hey you did a great job on that there ditch “bud” !

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thank you sir!

[@adammenz]

SO I REALLY HAD TO LAUGH AT THE SHOT WHERE I WAS STARING AT A HAMMER IN THE TOOLBOX ON THE 120 WHILE YOU WERE POUNDING ON THE LATCH WITH A PIPE WRENCH. lol

[@CaptainKleeman]

Pipe wrench was heavier there for a better hammer 🤷‍♂️😂

[@Crewsy]

Who needs a Gradall when you have a Kleeman? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@CaptainKleeman]

Now that’s a piece of equipment I’ve always wanted to try!

[@rogerwiley7269]

@@CaptainKleeman First time I operated a Gradall it was being used as a pit loader. Detroit up and down and no swing brakes. Get it swinging and time your dump.

[@brianwebber7168]

The 3 we had in our equipment fleet spent more time broken down than being productive. Lol.

[@mrmikeyd2]

I am used to seeing Pepsi cans in all of DP's equipment but just curious, what were you drinking while operating the backhoe? Nice view from the "septic tank site"😜 Thanks for posting

[@CaptainKleeman]

It’s just a drink mix that has caffeine. I’m not big on sodas. And typically only do coffee around the house. I’ve found this works pretty well for me on job sites

[@R_R_R_R_R_]

+1 point for fixing that toolbox, you need to make sure that shows up on the job notes hi-lighted in yellow.

[@CaptainKleeman]

😂😂

[@Chris-wh2gy]

So we all get a free stay in it once built 😀

[@CaptainKleeman]

Some people will

[@stevelalondejr2183]

LOL I know everyone does it that way with a pipe wrench ,but take it from a water well driller since 73 use the face of the wrench not the movable jaw side you break a handle or two you'll understand even though certain brands carry a lifetime guarantee on them ! Thanks for the videos !

[@CaptainKleeman]

You make great point!! Thanks for looking out

[@stevelalondejr2183]

@@CaptainKleeman you guys aren't that far from home enjoy all the videos stuff I grew up with & doing so thanks.

[@barryhansen6854]

You have a good coating of green there around the pond in the background Mike can't have been too cold there yet?

[@CaptainKleeman]

Not too bad yet. Our major cold snap is typically after the first of the year

[@davidmorse8432]

After losing multiple teeth I started welding the keeper to the tooth, top and bottom. If you do it with the bucket on the machine, disconnect the battery cables as the welder might mess with your alternator. Been there done that, cost me $450.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Some lessons are pricey. So you’re saying not weld the tooth to the bucket, but just the keeper so it doesn’t break and fall out? Have pretty good luck with that?

[@davidmorse8432]

@@CaptainKleeman Actually I ended up welding all five teeth to the shanks because dirt would get packed in to the space between the tooth and shank and make the tooth work it's way off. More difficult to replace but careful torching or a process called air-arc can cut thru the weld so a new tooth can be installed. I hate loose teeth. This is the final solution but if you do it use the 7018 rods. The 6011 shrinks too much and the weld will crack because ground engaging metal is highly tempered.

[@danielpullum1907]

Capt. this was one I had not seen. That was some pretty fine work with the hoe. I've never run a real hoe but I've run them at the CAT Museum in Peoria. Lot's of fun but limited. I have a Woods 7500 back hoe for my tractor. I used it one time on my ole B2710 and had a cylinder go bad. Took me forever to get a new cylinder. Again, job well done my Captain.

[@delcasaleexcavating9508]

I see Mike keeps thy inside of his truck as clean as his desk ! Lol

[@idadho]

You are sure appreciating those tight pins. No floppy boom, stick, and bucket..... Smooth moves. Maybe DP needs to hone the main boom pin to help it stop complaining.

[@CaptainKleeman]

He said he has it taken care of today. Said it was an easy fix. Not sure what it was exactly though

[@bobwinne3740]

All you need now is a custom made slick it up pivoting smooth bucket

[@CaptainKleeman]

It would come handy. A little less moving around of the machine