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[@rdmollison]

Chris I am 71 years old & with out a stairway to your machine I could not even begin to get in your machines but , I just enjoy the hell out of watching you. Your work ethics are just unbelievable, along with the way you leave a site clean & manicured. I just appreciate someone who actually cares anymore. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! Ron

[@MrGaryGG48]

One of the things I'm really impressed over is the way Chris reaches out and gently scrapes the surface of the ground when he picks up a shovel full. That has to make the cleanup after the hauling is finished, much easier. Otherwise, they'd be dealing with gouges, troughs in the ground, and random holes all over the place. Maybe that's part of the reason he's a professional and not just another shovel jockey. Really well done!

[@MichaelBrown-qn9hi]

I remember when you first started this project, who would have thought it would have taken so long for it to look like it is now, but you hung in there and you have turned that "Sow's ear into a Silk Purse". Way to Go.

[@glennsparks8912]

Why a small bucket

[@billphillipstube]

Not all, but some of the videos that show this project: AMI bucket and thumb arrival: Aug 2, 2020 Job explanation: Aug 9, 2020 AMI grading bucket arrival: Sept 2, 2020 Silt Pond start: Sept. 7, 2020 Rock break fail: Sept 13, 2020 Silt pond finish: Sept 16, 2020 Site clearing start: Sept 21, 2020 Site clearing finish. Sept 26, 2020 Test drill/blasting rock: Oct. 6, 2020 Broke ground: Dec. 21, 2020 Boulder extraction: Jan. 8, 2021 Truck loading: Jan 14, 2021 Boulder busting: Jan 22, 2021 Rock loading: Feb. 5, 2021 Rock loading: Mar. 3, 2021 More boulder busting: Mar. 12, 2021

[@loveJessica281]

It's definitely been a while lol

[@uncommonlogic1698]

Think of chalk for a blackboard, if you sharpen it all the time, soon changing the stick. Points are used for precision shaping, blunt is used for busting waste. Great work Chris!

[@jessekincheloe2719]

She looks good that hammer operator did a fantastic job

[@jcomm120]

I'm watching due to Covid confinement boredom in a big city (Paris) + planning a single house build. After watching a few videos, I massively admire how you're sharing your knowledge with the public. These videos are a very valuable resource for young operators, planners, managers & even ordinary homeowners. Hats off to you, Sir.♡♧♡

[@ntepup77]

Love how they had the bit wrapped in plastic to protect it. 🤣😂

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

It's to maintain the protective oil coat to prevent rust - needs to be smooth so seals don't wear prematurely.

[@ntepup77]

@@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb I know but still amusing considering what it's for.

[@bostedtap8399]

@@manitoba-op4jx I hear the "Putty" was a big hit😂

[@darkomen42]

Robert is the man, he gets stuff fixed and gets us back working! We rarely ever use chisel bits, they wear down anyway and you're more likely to stick a bit if it's pointed. Better off just using the flat bits. They brought me that hammer today to replace the one that needed to go back to the shop.

[@letsdig18]

he had that thing changed out in about 35 mins

[@darkomen42]

@@letsdig18 yeah he came down Monday after he left you to charge my accumulators and we found some other things wrong with my machine so it's at the shop and they brought me the one she was in today.

[@rustysteel8714]

What a punishing transformation of this site... from start to finish! Great job to Chris , and all involved.

[@kjwoodlief]

I enjoyed the rocks even if Chris didn't. It looks great. He should be proud. Love the new boots and jeans.

[@justinlarrabee7932]

Every time he spins around pointing to the entrance i can help but think about what it looked like from day 1....they loaded out a legitimate metric shit ton of material out of there and the only casualty was a hammer bit but it wasn't his so it doesnt count lol.

[@contra1124]

you must be glad to finally be going somewhere with this job.

[@sbellock5]

I saw that broken bit, and thought, "damn, this job is cursed."

[@williamd6967]

🤣 lmao... so true

[@pubbarian]

I've seen two of those break on one job. The old one and the replacement, but they were hammering a lot of solid bed rock as opposed to what appear to be floating boulders. Sooo... yeah cursed sounds right

[@Nunyabusiness007]

@@pubbarian broken into 2 pieces

[@pubbarian]

@@Nunyabusiness007 you might have meant that for dave. I'm aware that it was broken in two I've seen it happen twice

[@budlvr]

I love your videos, but even I"M glad your done with this one !

[@ajax_46]

Perfect timing for a video from Chris!

[@davidbrickey7328]

That’s been a rough job on the equipment and the operator. I know you will be happy when it’s through. ☕️☕️👍

[@deernutOO]

Hammerbits are probably consumables in that business. Thanks for continuing taking us along on this project. Enjoyable to see it come together.

[@mitchstephen5491]

Yes about $10000 a crack

[@jonschneck4559]

@@mitchstephen5491 that was my guess I broke a 3 inch bit 2 years ago and it was 5 grand

[@bige9055]

I remember the first video on this project, digging the pond/water runoff pond. Better know as the start of the Rock project lol. Good videos Chris 👍

[@tda2806]

I find that, from time to time, if I implement a low maintenance approach to my equipment, it spontaneously disassembles in much the same way as that rock breaker bit did.🥴

[@russellmcknight7226]

They are building a fast food place next to where I work,, there has been a deere 320g with a hammer busting rock now for 7 weeks, really getting tired of the noise.

[@mslorry3420]

This portion of the job is done. Can only hope the next phase is easier and less bone jarring! Your extended forecast is calling for lots of rain in the next few weeks so this is the last day you will get dust on your new boots....

[@marcryvon]

Only to think that this mess started with a BIG boulder in the pond ! Who would have thought it was only the beginng of the nightmare ! 😳

[@home-powersystems7782]

If there was ever an Olympic Games for excavator Chris would win the gold every time.

[@mikew8214]

I hate to say it, because he's damned good, but I've seen just as good or better. I've also seen lots worse. The best thing about Chris is that he tells you why he's doing what he's doing and when he messed up or could do better...plus Justin

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

I don't know about that, there are some good operators in Europe too with some good channels as well.

[@warrenotey8258]

People operating equipment like Chris are hard to find. Yes I have seen REALLY good one, but Chris is good at all he does. That is why I'm always interested to see what he will do next! Keep it up!!

[@sydneyshinshi]

Its a big world mate.

[@chaseyt6650]

@@mikew8214 You correct Hooman

[@desolatemetro]

Now that my KZbin feeds me a stream of random excavator videos on my home page, I've noticed how sitting up on top of the pile is important for loading trucks. Definitely looks a lot easier, especially when you have rocks. All the videos with excavators used for mining have them up on top of a pile loading trucks that pull up on either side.

[@GARDENER42]

Are you sure, absolutely positively sure there are no more rocks hiding anywhere on the site? Pleasant dreams...😆

[@azwrenchmaster5334]

That's just so wrong man!

[@tgsmith16]

My Cousin had a large construction company in Fort Myers Florida. They built 100 miles + of Interstate 75 . Many golf course site preps. He said the goal was to tee off in KeyWest and play to Michigan ! I got to operate several of their machines including a Cat 245 More fun than any video game made ! Only took me about one Minute per bucket to load a Dump, Didn’t matter , I was having fun !

[@thomasyerbey337]

That's was a big project to do with all those rocks great video Chris 🇺🇲

[@tomsommer54]

You're a smooth operator. This reminds me of when I first got into trucking, running dirt.

[@davestuart6593]

Man that’s been a rocky bit of mayhem,I know your glad to see the end come and the equipment needs some TLC

[@gordondewald8267]

Always tried to put a couple buckets of small material or sand in first before bigger rocks.

[@aerotro]

Chris the hammer tips due to stress constant shock eventually develop micro fractures i.e. metal fatigue and will eventually break along the weakest point largest fracture under greatest stress. Love your channel especially the pond builds.

[@wrekitralf9808]

Love your videos. i'm one of those watch and learn kind of guys and have learned a lot from you. Keep em comin bro

[@andymanaus1077]

This job has been the gift that just keeps on giving.

[@steveadams99708]

Nice lookin'' building lot...

[@jasont5635]

Wow from day one to now the up and downs awesome job again Chris

[@michaelallen3667]

You make that look so easy.

[@markpashia7067]

When you look at the beginning of this job and the end of this job, you think of the volume that needs to be moved and how many truck loads. However it seems like it took three times as many loads to do the actual job. I guess it is all the air space between the rocks after they are broke up so man that is a lot of extra loading and hauling to do with this job. Makes you wonder if crushing it to sand might have been worth it to reduce haul loads and settling at the dump site. Just a thought. Besides it would have been good to see Charlie.

[@jamesbreault5762]

Chris has a great feel for the machine,excellent

[@lynntraylor1646]

Lots of rock!!!! Back to the mud.

[@MyTractorGuy]

I have the same boots and they are comfortable as heck! My jeans don't look nearly that nice. LOL!

[@tomh3652]

I think this took almost as long as the huge pond or lake you had to dredge years ago that took months because of the rainy year it was.

[@thebluehouseboys3935]

Reminds me of the old dirty Daewoo that you had

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Can’t believe no rocks. Great job

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Another great video Chris you and John and yawls family stay safe and keep the videos coming brother

[@steveandermatt5668]

Here in California we have a lot of equipment theft farm and construction do you have any lo-jack tracking on your equipment for when you have to leave it on a jobsite? I know I wouldn't be able to sleep worrying about thieves.

[@formhubfar]

17:00.., those teeth have eBay written all over them.., although I think it will be (best offer) this time around.

[@jbirtk9]

Ive got 2 pair of ariat work boots and their warranty is very easy if you ever have issues.

[@leol1682]

Now that job is done , and ike the small job .

[@blackshadows9950]

Have a nice day, even if here in italy we are going to sleep 😅😂😂

[@m35a2ww]

Listening to the buster squeak and rattle when it moves makes me think you should do a video on how you take care of yours. People will be amazed about how many lube points there are on just the carriage section alone and how labor intensive it is to own and maintain just one piece of machinery, let alone multiple pieces like you have. I am surprised no bucket teeth have broken in that nasty stuff!

[@r1mein54]

Another day at Rock Hill Animal Clinic. Did Barbie break that hammer bit or was it defective? Hi Uncle John. You will need to brush those boots if you don`t want dust all in your truck.

[@garyscott5746]

About time you finished that lol 😆

[@GKsGS400]

Well if her hammer was going to break anywhere it might as well be on this site. LOL Everything has gone bad here.

[@lawrenceaderneck7165]

whats a few rocks here and there nothing Chris cant handle well done

[@chrisv4640]

Will you show is how the dump truck bed looks after all that rock?

[@bobtucker9188]

It’s interesting to see how little hand movement it takes to operate the machine. You have to have a real seat of the pants feel for what you are doing.

[@nycat7906]

Do you have a new set of teeth ordered for the bucket for when this job is done?

[@wernerbraamskamp3279]

every time you swing your bucket is 2 seconds behind, those bushings didn't like all that rock haha

[@mitchstephen5491]

Most likely not the rock that has caused the problems. Digging ponds is way harder on the bushings than rock. The water washes the grease out of the bushings and then they wear. My Volvo has 7600 hours on it and most of its life has been digging rock. I just changed the dust seals on my bucket pin and it only had .03mm wear on the pin. Should try working in rock every day, makes you appreciate a little sand or clay to dig in.

[@tangowhisky14]

Karen at number 20 is fed-up with the noise she says can you start at 12, finish at 1.00 and have an hour for lunch.

[@rickkolbow1652]

You are going to have to put new pins in after all the punishment from the rocks on the Volvo.

[@mikegriffith8730]

Wait till 20 years from now when someone wants to build walkouts on the dumpsite

[@rossnolan2883]

Awesome 😊

[@davidstearns9664]

Fred's leaving the Slate sand and gravel pit.. Yaba Daba do

[@marcwohlmayer7897]

Nice video.she is doing a good job busting those Rocks Up.lots of Rocks in that area there.wonder how long a bit would last when ur busting Up Rocks all the Time.must be a 2000 Dollar bit in there.not sure how much a bit would Coast for a hammer. Nice excavator job Right there Chris 💪💪💪

[@ipanzerschrecku4732]

That was just perfect timing @29:12 Time to get done with that thing "DIIING"

[@lesflynn4455]

How often do hammers need to be greased and how much do they use. I'd think it would be quite a bit.

[@roddypryce454]

I think Demolition Dave could have helped a lot there.

[@btpearce]

Chris , It looks like they would have let you cut that whole hill out so you could see the building from 401. If they are anything like Wake Forest trees don't mean squat . Wake Forest is going to have to change its name soon to Wake Use To Be Forest.

[@rodneywroten2994]

Hard to think a the start of this job seems like that bolder would never change back to rock. lol. You think a chisel point would be a better for the job. Strang to watch a flat surface brake them

[@idr82]

nice place to work ,, 😁👍

[@roadbuilderofficial]

Great Work !

[@uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759]

Can anyone tell me in what material dump-truck beds are made of in US? Here in Sweden almost all are built with Hardox steel and a tight "ribcage" both for truck- and hooklift beds for gravel and rock . Have a nice day y'all!

[@manuelve1998]

In Canada we have hardox beds as well. Some are exterior ribbed, most are just smooth wall so they can flex instead of dent.

[@stephenkeefer3436]

Like they say in da hood “ you is a rock chucker, not a rock buster”. Job site really shaping up.

[@gslope1]

Did you know before bidding that there was so much rock (by core samples)? If not how do you deal with the extra cost? The rock breakers bid their part?

[@iwasnothere2]

in a different video he had stated that he has a 'rock clause' on his contracts.

[@gslope1]

@@iwasnothere2 Thanks. I must have missed that. I remembered him saying that rocks were an issue in that part of the country. I'm sure he's glad he's done with all that jarring.

[@azwrenchmaster5334]

@@gslope1 yeah he didn't know there was that much rock there, but did have a provision for it in the contract. The people that blasted the rock is a separate contractor... they are also the ones that had to come back and finish breaking the rock with the hammers.

[@azwrenchmaster5334]

You may not run a hammer on the daily, but pretty sure you can't say you're not a rock buster after this job!

[@juniorraines1042]

Looks great Chris

[@bobbymcbulge18]

👏🏻🤙🏼👌 🎊 🍾 🎉🎉 🥳 no more rock!!!!!!!

[@liamalferness2346]

Do a equipment tour and shop/farm toir to plz

[@malcolmbennett530]

Not seen the dump site lately it's probably full to over flowing.

[@robertmetz4105]

How do you know not to overload the truck?

[@lborate3543]

First? Chris we love you man!

[@scruffy6151]

Getting close to the end.

[@daviddesimone342]

John Sighting !! Lol

[@bradhanson4803]

At least there's a porta potty

[@andrewp.tucker3219]

I’d love to know how far over budget the dirt work was.

[@monkeyboy4746]

Ancient seabed, back when the Earth was young and clean.

[@ramtuff2007]

good video

[@kellypalmer1077]

Questions... are you saying that if this rock goes back to sand and mixed with soil it isn't good for other projects other than drive ways?

[@tux1968]

He was saying that if it was good rock it could be crushed into a size that would work well for a driveway. But since it just turns into sand, it's not useful for a driveway or worth the expense of putting it through a crusher.

[@steves.7872]

Chris did you ever think that would be this much rock when you hit that first rock at the beginning of the job.

[@ComboGaming6]

Well, his bucket teeth definitely got "well" used

[@assassinlexx1993]

I was thinking that same thing. You knew there was rock but not this nightmare of a job.

[@eugenejohnson5822]

Very good series! Question: As you referred to the hammering of the rock, you used the pronoun "she"! Was it a female breaking up that rock?

[@Blazer02LS]

Yep.

[@craigsmith8217]

Gotta be some sort of smart remark applicable to a lady breaking a hammer.

[@nickpitts3911]

You need air ride seat for this job

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

This made for some good video, and a lot of good income for Chris, the hammer outfit, and those that drove 400 some loads off site. I really have to question the architect that called for all this high cost, high effort site modification. The FIRST job of a good architect is to understand the project site, and design functional solutions that utilize the existing features. Had the architect been worth a sheit, he/she would gave designed with the rock dome on this location saving many hundreds of thousands of dollars in site prep. Good work, showing what can be done to grade through rocks, but bad work, stupid work, ignorant work, from the architect that called for this whole area to be lowered, rather than built upon. I give Chris and crew an A, and the architect behind this project a D-, avoiding an F only because with the right tools and right people, it was possible to lower the site.

[@Blazer02LS]

Give the local political mess the credit for the F not the design team. The building codes in the area are why they had to cut it all down instead of build on top. All because the driveway and access cannot be over a set angle.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

@@Blazer02LS Then change the structure and parking layout, and cut the shallow angle ramp, but not the whole darn site.

[@Blazer02LS]

@@jenniferwhitewolf3784 I agree with you that something might have been done, but they didn't and that was the reason given.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

@@Blazer02LS At least it employed some good workers, and gave us viewers an entertaining series to watch. No problem with that👍👍.

[@garymaris9471]

It's not good when yer bit falls off !!

[@adriancarter825]

What’s with the down votes I’m sure they just come on to thumbs down , don’t even watch ,get outa town you fools , ....... great video Chris as usual on the site from hell ,you will be off there soon great job done .

[@ko9446]

Chris, did you at least run the hammer to see how one feels when it’s correct

[@theresa4390]

A lot of slop in your Volvo going to retire that 220 or have it fixed I'm betting she has cracks starting

[@jimsvideos7201]

It seems frustrating that the rock is hard enough to need a hammer but too friable to be useful for gravel.

[@davidife597]

I bet those hammer bits are not cheap?

[@karencary3312]

What a money pit. Nice boots and jeans.