Excavator Venturing Out Onto Quicksand

[@audistik1199]

Chris, you have my admiration. You have a sharp mind a great work ethic, and lots of skill in what you do. In particular, this “Venture into quicksand” illustrates that. Obviously you’ve turned that into success. Kudos!

[@riparianlife97701]

As a child of the seventies, I thought quicksand would be a much larger part of my adult life.

[@oddwad6290]

One of your best and possibly the best utube video I've witnessed . Your monologue of the " quick condition " in silted sand while pond is being drained by siphoning , which is contributing to the quick condition , is perfect . Whew !

[@demandred1957]

Leave the door open for safety?? C'mon Chris, the cap'n is supposed to go down with the ship..lolz.

[@zebulundocallas]

He did that so that he could run out if something goes wrong and the excavator starts sinking.

[@iideathstarii2038]

Im 12 r/woooosh

[@pleaseholdwhileiprocessyou1513]

@@zebulundocallas Your shoe strings are made to keep your shoes on your feet.

[@coreywright6774]

HI

[@nikburman1471]

II Deathstar II r/ihavereddit

[@dpsears240z]

Time to order the "pontoon tracks" option.

[@walterwaller9784]

Great video Chris. I’m really interested in this project, and I’m not sure why!? I think it might be the pucker factor!! Lol Keep up the great work!!

[@garretlux4850]

@Geo Thomas Lol you've gotta be a pretty arrogant operator if you never experiance the pucker factor, either that or you dont care about equipment. Wouldnt want you on my crew!

[@digger7871]

Yeah I hope they are making good money on these high risk jobs. That could go south in a hurry lol

[@walterwaller9784]

Geo Thomas nope.

[@doughboy1966]

Might need some of them yeller arm floaties on those jobs. I agree with leaving the door open for the when it hits the fan acrobatic bail out mode.

[@keshlalish5586]

seen a lot of excavator operator, you are really good with that machine. we get maybe 1 really good for 10 average operator usually. keep on digging

[@jeffmclearen229]

That is the most gentle I have ever seen an excavator be with mats! Good on ya!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Hard to believe the homeowner isn't out there enjoying the show!

[@liammurphy2725]

He's watching the work on KZbin.

[@qzetu]

Oh, you didn't see that guy standing over there with a beer.

[@V4zz33]

It's raining.

[@nicksullivan8877]

Exactly

[@kendrury9108]

One more and I'm gonna be pushing my luck. Let's do one more. 😂

[@robey5021]

I read your comment before he said that and I thought you just meant getting sucked into another KZbin video in the middle of the night 😆

[@04ninjazx10rr]

Balls of steel. One hell of an operator .

[@poftchen9340]

man i have no idea what is going on in these videos beyond digging a hole but im six videos in and i cant stop. help

[@cornpop7805]

1st time I've ever thought a 20min KZbin video was way too short!

[@theymusthatetesla3186]

Sir, your precision of operations, is something to behold!

[@julianljackson]

Capt. Chris the captain always goes down with his sinking ship!!! ⛴⛴⛴

[@probablynotmyname8521]

Keep up with your pond maintenance contract folks!

[@cs_fl5048]

I have often wondered... Chris is so good at fixing pond dams better than they were.. I think if I had a pond to drain, especially when it's not really needed for anything profound, rather than siphons, I would have him just tear a channel in the dam. drain it completely, let it set several weeks then go in and dredge out the sludge. then he could repair the dam. And all that good silty soil could be spread on a field.

[@morganjames5129]

I come to watch the machinery. I stay for the funny commentary

[@hornetobiker]

Seriously?

[@socksumi]

Nice quiet excavator. Far cry from the old screaming diesels of my youth.

[@mirage4014]

Hello Chris and everyone world wide and Good evening from England

[@Rel1369]

And a good afternoon from Australia.

[@mirage4014]

@@Rel1369 Hello Rel from Australia, My brother and family live in Sydney, he is a nurse there!

[@Rel1369]

@@mirage4014 I spent my early yrs in Sydney but after getting married to a military guy we moved around a few times. I've lived in 4 states of Australia so far, now living in Qld.

[@mirage4014]

@@Rel1369 So you virtually live out of a suitcase then! ;-( always wanted to visit Oz but i think getting to old now

[@Rel1369]

No, the shortest I lived in an area was just over 2 yrs and the longest (including where I grew up) was a bit less than 12yrs. The funny thing is I moved more before I met my husband and after we separated than I did while we were together (which was 19yrs). Most moves were around the same state though (NSW). I've now been in Qld for almost 12yrs.

[@TheCat92067]

🎼A dredging we will go,🎵 🎼A dredging we will go,🎶 🎼Hi ho the ole Volvo,🎵 🎼A dredging we will go!🎶

[@larrymccready6778]

NC and sick of the rain. We'll have a draught in August.lol

[@ferky123]

Pilsner or stout?

[@toddreynolds8875]

Lmao

[@tutekohe1361]

Drought?

[@DieselNDirt_]

Todd Hoffman could learn a lot from your videos

[@ForensicCats]

Always enjoyable... thanks for uploading. PS the roof also has an escape hatch --if, you leave the window down....

[@mrs.eliteearthworks]

Exciting stuff! Glad the quicksand didn’t eat your excavator 😁

[@jarrettlambert4886]

Good thing he's in a Volvo and not a coo...I mean Takeuchi.

[@mrs.eliteearthworks]

Jarrett Lambert 😂

[@Tooomasbiwden]

Your a very good efficient operator. Good job

[@eddiekilby]

Chris the "Evil kenevil" of heavy equipment. Always looking forward to your videos.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

At least you had a fresh toothpick to chew on! 😉 nice work my friend can definitely see your an experienced operator! 👍🏻

[@chadbell8993]

Great Video as always Chris! Was wondering what kind of wood is your mats made out of? The mats seem to hold up pretty good.

[@robertrockwell7581]

it still amazes me that the mats can hold all that weight. nice job stay safe brother.

[@killingoldgrowthsince]

Put enough wood under them they float

[@donnytucker]

We want longer videos if possible. I could watch 45 mins of this haha. I'm sure you don't want to edit it though. :)

[@warrenmichael918]

that sounds so boring to watch him dig for an hour but i cant seem not to stand around and watch someone operate a machine as they dig for an hour or two !! LOL I wonder why we are so amazed when big toys play in the dirt and mud ????? HAHA I would also like to just watch an hour long unedited video of this dig process...

[@donnytucker]

I'm hooked on this for some reason as well!

[@aerofpv2109]

It's pretty therapeutic. Esp the humming of that machine.

[@ruthnorman1922]

Great to watch. You know how to work that machine bud. Amazing.

[@eddiereichel9354]

You need to get one of those conveyors mounted on a excavator like Parker has on Gold Rush.

[@andyjones1310]

Great vid. But, man, I wish it would been longer. Love seeing the progressionn real time.

[@briangardiner1015]

I know you get concerned but at least you have a plan when you start. Moving the stream over is a great idea. Do the rock check dams work if they are maintained correctly? I have complete faith in your abilities. Where you have an advantage is your years of experience where others might fail.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Man, those mats have paid themselves off, many, many times. 😁 Actually, you should make a video on the mats, like what they're made of, how to take care of them, what to look for when buying them .. stuff like that. i mean, they sure have saved your ass plenty of times, they're worth a little scrutiny.

[@CumminsDslPwr]

That Scuba Mask and Snorkel you wanted "Just In Case", are on the way Chris. The SS Vulva life ring may take a few more days. LMAO !

[@toddreynolds8875]

Its amazing them mats hold you up in that crap.

[@jamesmcgilberry6049]

Good video "Crawfish" GETTER DONE!

[@Lowcountrydave]

Chris, of all the years I have watched YT videos your channel has been my favorite to watch. One day all have a small excavator or backhoe for me and my 6 year old to run. Bsafe in all of your projects.

[@regsparkes6507]

I will admit,..this one had my full attention,...working on quick sand is something that I don't think I have the nerves for. I'm glad though, that you do Chris. It does make for interesting video to watch.

[@CharlieMacGregor]

Very interesting......for 1/2 a video. No passes even for a KZbin superstar. You're held to a higher standard!

[@darlenedeacon7912]

I find this very relaxing your videos

[@yves3560]

I can watch this for hours, relaxing.

[@puncherdavis9727]

Lol Lets dig I dont think that Volvo would let ya run. IT starts sinking and you start running that bucket would catch up and say NAHH were a team bro..blub blub :)

[@Gen3tx]

puncher davis captain goes down with his ship lol

[@puncherdavis9727]

Darn straight even though its a landbased ship he he@@Gen3tx

[@firedavin]

I would say I would wear the brown pants. but the pucker factor so tight it wouldn’t matter anyway.

[@MyOLD36chevy]

I think he likes the challenge have you looked at his earlier videos when he is clearing out Beaver dams?

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Awesome video man....it's been so darn wet here in NC...Just sold my back hoe..for a nice profit....pretty happy with it.

[@beyalabed1851]

8jours 66pmhmtpmtuotroyy

[@Jane14161]

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[@williamharshman6265]

@@beyalabed1851 you You on

[@bartpowers9972]

You got more guts than a slaughterhouse. True skill 👍

[@kvandyke252]

Question. Couldn't baffles be placed upstream to slow down the amount of silt getting into these ponds ?

[@pnwmotocross]

Feel free to truck that stuff to my motocross track in Shelton Washington lol!! Sand is always welcome in our glacial till laced region!

[@mariuxidavilagarcia7677]

Hi there, good video, what measures of carpets for very loose swamp recommend for an 11-ton excavator. thanks , greetings

[@hotrodhog2170]

You must have really been nervous! I have never heard you say to open the door for safety! Nice ending though LOL

[@kolecherniwchan484]

I own a couple Deere excavators and it is so nice to switch between buckets Iike your digging to you cleanup it’s a dream two bolts on quick coupler it’s awesome

[@jasonking2943]

Chris you know what you need for this job....wait for it ...wait for it......

[@chrisbarrell30]

Jason King drag queen?

[@jasonking2943]

@@chrisbarrell30 lmao ! I was like how does this dude know I'm doing a show tonight

[@willmeldrum5052]

thank god for whoever made mats

[@kane100574]

Awww, I was really into this one. any more parts? ;)

[@markduncan6690]

You are a braver man than me! A soil engineer I am not! The sand is so water logged- and at all stable!

[@pat318turbo3]

Come on.... We need hour long video chris!!lol

[@RetnuhWehttam9753]

Chris, you’re a legend.

[@crazygsxr1]

The sound of you picking up the mats to set your road tells alot of the story lol.

[@scrasebridge]

You got full control of my attention, then boom, the video ends !!!! When is the next part?

[@Yellowlab247_Outdoors]

Back out to Farrington... that place will go on record for the most dredged pond ever

[@oldbakedpotato]

You make it look so easy.

[@koerttijdens1234]

Wow, that was an adventure. Interesting to see how you do it.

[@enochwalker5660]

That could become an emergency in a hurry.

[@СергейИванов-д2ц4ш]

Отличная работа! БРАВО!

[@johankievit4362]

I love your video

[@GratefulNachos]

Man what an abrupt end to a great informative video. Part two please! Lol Bet those folks wished they kept their contract.

[@thomasoldenburg2085]

I appreciate your confidence, this is not your first rodeo!

[@philthemagician1949]

I love watching how you work things out the go ahead a start working on your Theroy ( please excuse my spelling mistakes ) !!

[@geltecmail]

Looks like a twenty mat job from here.

[@killingoldgrowthsince]

Only need 4, 3 to sit on and 1 for leap froging.

[@samson1200]

Just a quick comment. Why not get a mini drag line with a 5 cu yd, bucket and a 60' boom. That would be ideal for all the pond and mud work you do.

[@GRADE8BOLT]

Dredging a pond Yea I was involved in that once .....swamp track D3 And D6 .....and a Volvo rock truck ....what I learned as soon as you FEEL that sinking feeling stop immediately lol

[@jackalopasaurus]

Going out on that sand in that machine takes balls.

[@henriknystrom5402]

That looks like a fairly new Volvo digger, what's up with the absence of the "Rototilt" attachment? Makes every job so much easier! Great video by the way! Keep it up!

[@rickpyles414]

Love your videos, what balls to do a lake project! Have a Safe n Happy New Year.

[@davidclaudy4822]

For this project? I’d suggest the stainless steel ones. 😂

[@jamesbowers3540]

I didn't want it to end

[@stephencicero]

I miss the days when you built ponds.

[@stevesmith8854]

You do have some brass ones!

[@freddavis9718]

Hope you have GREAT Insurance.

[@digger7871]

Insurance adjuster said...... so how did the Volvo end up at the bottom of the pond?? Cuz I drove it out on quicksand dumb ass

[@djdarksidejungle559]

the fascinating world of jcb driving could watch this stuff for hours to be honest

[@jimdomoradzki483]

As you remove sand and dirt from the water your ecavator is vibrating making the material below you flow into the voids you made. Thus your excavator starts going down.

[@squirrellyboe7421]

As soon as we get to see some site development the vid ends

[@letsdig18]

that leaves you hanging for part 2 !!

[@wtftolate3782]

@@letsdig18 Would you make your videos around 30 minutes? Just asking...

[@lenny108]

3:30 wonder how often these wooden boards have to be replaced?

[@yetisdeuce1315]

Have you thought about using a larger bucket for jobs like this to move more material at a time? This looks like a good project I can't wait to see! Love your vids!

[@killingoldgrowthsince]

Maybe there's a method for his madness, like on by the hour or for less weight because he's working on pads.

[@cessnaflyer]

Well done!

[@williambrewer6346]

Looks like I'm gonna build me some matts. Would you tell how they are built?

[@SuperMrcat]

When are you guys over there going to start using swamp/ wide buckets? Back and forth with a digging /rock bucket would drive me to drink.

[@killingoldgrowthsince]

What's a swamp bucket ?

[@dennis4251]

Do you ever work with dry dirt? Yeah, I know 😉

[@louisadams8793]

I've been watching your videos for some time now and enjoying your escapades, digging, wading the big escavaders and mini's. But I just gotta ask you one question. When working on Matt's in watery sand, how many toothpicks do you go thru! Keep the videos coming Chris!

[@jonesconrad1]

you make that look so easy

[@spudgamer6049]

This may be an ignorant question, but is there some reason you couldn't have used the yanmar from the opposite shore for that first cut rather than risk the Volvo out on the quicksand?

[@torbenhansen2579]

Hello Chris. I like to see a champ driving a excavator like you. I Danish and hope you understand 👍😎

[@nicholasfontaine4305]

What's the largest excavator with a front blade available for rental do you happen to know?

[@jacobwilson4777]

Man awesome videos I've watched you for about 4 years now and I love it. Love your Volvo's there tough machines. I tell you man you need a Rotobec grapple saw or just any grapple saw that'll hook up to your machines, would make it alot easier for you and you would probably enjoy having one.

[@doubledarefan]

Ah, lets just play in the mud!

[@johnm.evangelis693]

Great video Chris, I am glad you didn't go swimming!!!

[@billcoley8520]

When I was a lineman, we were setting poles on islands near Cumberland islands so they would have electricity. As long as the tide was up we could work and set poles and run wire. We had to put what we called bog shoes on the poles so they didn’t sink. When the tide was out we would have to crawl . If we stood up we would sink. One guy sunk so bad we used a boat and rope to pull him out. I must admit the sand gnats or no see ens was the worst part of the job

[@DrMuto]

2:36 nope! Screw that.