Grading a gravel driveway from ROUGH to BUTTERY SMOOTH

[@Ryan_Maineaquaria]

It’s crazy how gravel can be such different colors from region to region. If that were here in Maine I’d say it looks like dirt with 3 inch minus cobble mixed in.

[@guycripplecock7804]

It's probably bank run with is dirt and rock

[@In2investing]

@@guycripplecock7804 Bank run here in NE is a Grayish color

[@corym.3580]

I like to use ABC for driveways, it looks a lot like what you're using. Its easy to spread and packs down well, now I just need one of those trailers you've got. Good video, keep up the good work.

[@Luckingsworth]

Thats exactly what it was

[@johnhamilton9229]

It would take too many beers to get Maine.

[@gerardsirrine9370]

good evening Stan ❤ video my grandfather taught me using his 1969 case 310 and a steel I-beam with a chain he had made up with a section of chain fence God bless you and your family stay safe ❤

[@Dirtmonkey]

That is a cool story right there. I love hearing how people acquired their skills

[@rp1645]

YES seen the chain link Fence used on play fields for smooth out.

[@jester-gq9jq]

Love the new microphone Stan. We can finally hear you when you're in the machines or moving around. Love the videos love your attitude love your attention to quality. You and your crew are number one.

[@aaronburford5701]

Love the grading and hearing the scraping of the material. So relaxing to watch and listen!

[@marshallbell9354]

Love the commentary on technique and what you’re thinking. I have very little experience so it’s really helpful!!

[@DubhghlasMacDubhghlas]

I remember my camp in Iraq had put down gravel about every 3 months because it would sink in the sand. I would imagine that there is about 2 feet of gravel in the sand in the middle of desert.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thats a cool story. I would not imagine it sinking like that but it does make sense.

[@DubhghlasMacDubhghlas]

@@Dirtmonkey Base open up in like 04 and ran until 12. And that sand was fairly loose Walking in it you could sink 4 inches down when walking in areas that was not compacted. I do not think road was well compacted before they started laying gravel, and sand in Iraq is some of the oldest sand in the world it is like powder because it is super fine, more like dust than the sand you would find on many US beaches. Water trucks to spray the road like 3-4 times a day to keep dust down. All the civilian trucks and military trucks going on it. Our camp had about 2k soldiers and 8k civilian workers, outside the prison population. Each week or every two weeks we would have convo of prison busses bringing people in and out be release. They were be taken to Bagdad for release, or to go to trial, or bought there to serve their time or wait for their trail. That is like 6-8 tour busses. Not mention the convoy of supply trucks to supply everything in our camp. The UK camp that was not far off had to come to ours because we had hospital which could treat things, they could not due to them not having one. So, their field ambulances would often be escorted buy their tanks, since their base was an armor base. Now that was some convoy security.

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

@@DubhghlasMacDubhghlas Man everytime I thought the middle east couldn't get more unappealing to live in, I hear something like this lmao "hey, let's go build a village on an ocean of dust!"

[@DubhghlasMacDubhghlas]

@@GlorifiedGremlin Northern Iraq is not desert. Iran has some deserts but not all deserts.

[@GravelGuerrilla]

There is a thing called underlayment....

[@markashley9955]

Thanks for the video but not sure why you call that gravel. With the price of fuel and what everything cost I am amazed people can still afford to get things done. Thanks again and because I believe you are a quality contractor I know you will survive. I started working in the 70's and during the late 70's through the early 80's prices jumped and the wages did not keep up. Inflation was running around 8-10% we are told inflation right now is around 8-9% but to me it seems more like 20%. I survived just wished the internet was around then maybe I wouldn't made so many mistakes. The videos you put out are informative and life lessons are learned. Thanks

[@charlesahon]

That looks great Stan. Thanks for showing us what can be done. I can see your experience shining through.

[@oantech4252]

Around here we would use 3/4 process - road base. The stuff you are using seems like it will develop tire gullies with a few rain storms. Nice job spreading. Experience is a wonderful asset. 👍

[@johnhamilton9229]

Can’t seem to get enough of this trailer.

[@dashaunjones8368]

Stan I thank you for everything I’ve been with you a long time and I got to say thank you for helping me have the confidence to run equipment hope to meet you one day

[@Dirtmonkey]

Glad to help. Its good to hear that sharing my stories and experience goes a long way. much appreciated sir.

[@Moose-rq8gv]

Nice work no extra money spent. When I was a kid my dad would send us in woods to get plants and trees for yard. Free is best

[@johnbichell8023]

Always informative and entertaining. And the music. Well placed and great selection.

[@briansledd4836]

I can see that stuff packing well because it's mostly dirt. That's also why it looks so smooth. Around here we have crusher run, which packs very well, but it has way more gravel in it and after a few rains its packed gravel on top.

[@aaronward4790]

Thanks for the video stan!!! Have a blessed day!! Love watching your videos. Very relaxing

[@daveowenmusic1749]

Great job backing up with that thing!

[@In2investing]

That is a sick trailer for gating gravel on driveways!! No wires to worry about

[@andysukosd8177]

Great video, great job ! Love watching

[@Brandon-ll3ff]

Good stuff Stanley, how slick does that get with water? Does ice accumulate faster on that hard pack vs coarse gravel?

[@fredpayne7581]

Great job as always brother!! Sick trailer!!!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Appreciate it!!

[@aaronburford5701]

This looks great! Love the content!

[@michelpicton8357]

Love seeing that Bob can't in action! Great content

[@paulnelson9907]

What I would have given for a tractor loader with a box blade with down pressure! Box blade allows me to pull and push material as needed and down pressure lets me cut high points with the box. A bonus would have been scarifier teeth with hydraulic control. This allows me to break up the hard pan and combine the two materials. Bucket lets me finish the job as you have done with the Bobcat. A good box blade operator is getting harder to find now days as skid steers have taken over the market due to one machine to do multiple jobs and attachments, as tractors don't have the hydraulic volume.

[@rivervalleyrealestate-cont9838]

That was very satisfying to watch.

[@tonynewton7902]

Nice one Stan. 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mikenixon9164]

Should have gotten a grader attachment for us too preview. Good video.

[@1farmer608]

Stan. I had a great memorial day weekend. I went with my girlfriend to a flea market and I had lots of fun. The only problem was that i got roped into loading my truck full of old furniture for her parents but whatever At least her parents liked me. Then I drove up north and spent 12+ hours on the tractor working on our driveway. It was a blast. When maintaining mine and your driveway make sure you put a nice crown in it so the water runs off it. That way it doesn’t wash out. How was your memorial weekend?

[@Dirtmonkey]

"When maintaining mine and your driveway make sure you put a nice crown in it so the water runs off it. " So true- that is an important step. My weekend was phenominal-just got out the pontoon and up and running. No work for once. "he only problem was that i got roped into loading my truck full of old furniture for her parents but whatever At least her parents liked me." Sounds like you are in a real relationship now😃

[@chrisforthy]

@@Dirtmonkey where are your pants from? I remember you mentioned them in a video way back.

[@yardvarkslawncare7866]

I love watching a true pro! I love our bwise ultimate dump trailer but ANTS now has a side conveyer belt for mulch into a wheel barrow. Im getting a quote. They also have an enclosed and equipment trailer that drops all the way to the ground now!

[@petekleinschmidt4251]

Looks sweet Stan! I’m sure the you and your neighbors will love the smooth road! How come you don’t use the hydra bucket in this situation?

[@Organized-_-Chaos]

I think the hydro bucket would loosen or dig up what's there already and hes wanting to add tonight not move what's already there I think the hydro buckets more of a blender in hownit works

[@marknunya3035]

She locked me out... I can't believe she locked me out 😂😂😂. That would have been a funny thumbnail. As always good luck and God Bless.

[@steve32221]

I have absolutely no reason to be watching this. That said, some sort of selfie stick off the end of the bucket facing back at the machine would be a cool angle to watch. Thanks Stan - keep on keeping on bro!

[@scubatrucker6806]

That trailer saves alot of time from spreading materials on a job site . You can save on labor cost.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Yeah- that trailer is slick

[@timpottenburgh5407]

How much is something like that? I really like that trailer....I would rather have that over a dump..

[@scubatrucker6806]

@@timpottenburgh5407 look up ANT trailer sales. They give you a quote

[@timpottenburgh5407]

@@scubatrucker6806 will do thanks buddy..

[@alexandercosta1777]

Wassup stan, these kinds of videos are awsome, i like watching g the process of something like smoothing out a driveway form start to finish. , really satisfying. School was good today as well, this week is sur flying on by, never even anything like it,a nd after this week, 2 weeks will be officially left of school. Anyways stan, you have a great night, god bless nd go get em your pal and friend Alexander costa

[@TheFiremanJoe]

Imagine what that driveway would look like with actual gravel…

[@Mrigotyouu1432]

That's called bankrun gravel. It's great for road building because of how it compacgs

[@lk3595]

And straight edges

[@brianbelcher4793]

Yep, beautiful....hahaha Use the cutting edge going forward and then drag back with the backside of the bucket, until you got er on the plane you want, then use the "floating" position if you have that option on your equipment. Personally, I never really used the "float" even when available......

[@brianbelcher4793]

That conveyor trailer is BADDASS by the way!!!

[@brianbelcher4793]

So much easier using track equipment! I was always on rubber tires, other than track minis with a blade, hahaha. Everyone has their own flavor...

[@isaachill4725]

What year is that machine and how many hours does it have? Love the grading video. God bless!

[@sergioaleman8911]

Thats how its done. Using the back of bucket to pull back works way better than using the front blade

[@stanhensley3082]

That trailer can make hard work a lot easier. Putting small amounts of heavy gravel out is not fun with a dump trailer. 😕 That bucket makes that driveway smooth as a babies you know what!! Thanks 😊.

[@stevenwallard1181]

You do good work Im still learning I can do alright going back not so much going forward I always dig in a bit cause I can't see my blade so I have to feel it in controls

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Stan I think you need an old grader like diesel creek as I can remember that you regraded the drive last year just normal wear and tear readjustment 👍although I think you should make at least one video of you enjoying that beautiful property and that you don’t always go there to do more work

[@NewsNowLIVE1]

I think we have different definitions of gravel

[@aaronburford5701]

Great video!

[@isgdrone4426]

Love that trailer

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for tuning in.

[@manofinterests334]

My cat 299d2 locked me out like that while I went and got a trailer, but I had a surprise for her... a spare key! lol There's no way to accidentally "lock" the door... vibration must have caused it? It has never happened while I was in the cab, not sure what the remedy would be if that happened.

[@thebeans804]

Yay! I was waiting for this one! ☺🙏

[@Dirtmonkey]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@marm842]

bet your county road comisonor loves you

[@CZAnthonyX]

good evening Stan! I hop eyou are doing well! Gonna be a wet week for me from here on! We had something crazy happen to one of our mowers today - the blades dont disengage, we tried a new switch, nothing, we tried unplugging the clutch cable to see if the issue was there, and the blades just kept on running lol. Bad clutch we established. The things that happen sometimes lol. Keep up the great work! Have a great week!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thats a mower that just wants to work!😂👍

[@robburke8867]

I’m digging that trailer. Who makes it?

[@Dirtmonkey]

That is an ANTS trailer

[@liftedburblife]

Haven't you seen them dozer blades for skid steers with the topcon on them you can mount it on buckets as well

[@Dirtmonkey]

I have seen them. Awesome for grading long stretches but this is something I can do without all the fancy gizmos.

[@liftedburblife]

@@Dirtmonkey I was just seeing if you seen them I been seeing them more and more frequently being used

[@pernoy]

I like these kind of vids

[@brianjanovec5162]

Do you prefer your ASV over CAT and Kubota? Been looking at all three and ASV is many months behind. Would not see one until next year.

[@Quarry4x4]

Looks like loads of work.

[@chrisschultz143]

Handy trailer.

[@skeech]

So I guess "gravel" is the new name for dirt

[@andrewstevenson2721]

Will a 5/8 lime stone crush work for a paver base ?

[@tonbandiger1372]

Wich time was it when you upload this video? In Germany was it 1:01 am.

[@benwilkerson3762]

I’m a little confused. Will there actually be gravel placed on this gravel drive? Or is it just going to be dirt? That looks like it would be a muddy mess during wet weather.

[@krismarsh8130]

That’s what I was thinking I see some gravel in it but that will be a mess come winter

[@12vmoneypit]

Looks like traffic bond. Should pack in nice and tight.

[@Camz316]

That’s what I see is dirt

[@prizecowproductions]

Is it just me or have you wet down some of the last fill material. When I was driving water truck for NSW Forestry they required water to break up then grader breaking up with back tongs sometimes more aggregate ( stone and dirt material) then more water as grader mixed and blended material. If we were really lucky it would be rolled in with enough water to dry slowly and harden. The trucks would be rated at 64,500 kilos for logging trucks. that would drive over them so they had to be good. Aussie Jeff

[@nashcobb3056]

here to help

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks for all your help Nash!

[@bobbyg2694]

What kind of gravel is this? Now I'm motivated to get my driveway done this weekend.

[@Dirtmonkey]

Its pit run or bank run gravel. Not screened or processed. Just pulled out of a bank on my farm.

[@mraveragepainting]

What is your radius for doing work with landscaping type jobs? For example, retaining walls?

[@rossfudd256]

Hey Stan, That's not Butter smooth, thats Dolphin smooth. 😂😂

[@Organized-_-Chaos]

When you say back a bucket do you mean those apartments touching the ground Wouldn't that be the bottom side of the bucket and the back be the park closest to the cab of the skin steer

[@jackofall2305]

So when does the drive get the gravel?

[@wardo17]

Who manufacturers that trailer?

[@cbeserra]

Why is that material considered gravel?

[@ryanrockwell916]

Why not use your ABI SR3?

[@Johnthelittlebuilder]

Stan needs a ride on compactor/roller

[@kevinhogfeldt5843]

Why aren’t you using you cast loader.

[@gm08351]

crazy if i want to go get a new machine now I have to specifically ask if the damn thing might lock me out

[@theonlydenis]

Just how many times have backed down that drive way with trailer? Too smooth 😎

[@Dirtmonkey]

Its a long easy drive to back up on.

[@trope5105]

this is better than nothing, but this type of fix is pretty seasonal, i dont see this lasting even one or two rain storms honestly. but hey, what do i know

[@timmckeen7773]

Thats going to be a muddy mess when it rains

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

Medium rock small rock Put it in a dump truck an get a 95 percent smooth equal layer with exception of beginning two feet of dumping

[@RoseUnseen]

Long day at work , new higher ups , manager didn’t come back in and nobody was doing what there suppose to do and if they put in the same time into work they do texting we would be amazing but you know what it DONT WORK OUT LIKE THAT SOMETIMES , relax and joke with the crowd

[@Dirtmonkey]

sounds like the phones need to be put down and the tools picked up.

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

Is this really considered gravel? It's dirt with a handful of rocks chucked in lmao

[@AH-up8zh]

I would personally like working off a pile to spread

[@f5tornadeau]

Gravel? Looks like semi-rocky dirt to me.

[@heresteven]

I think you need a larger machine. The work will go faster.

[@kasnitch]

Pretty loose terminology to call that material gravel Stan . Looks to be 85%+ red clay with sand . However your work ethic and choice of music are always good .

[@tannerburkybile8115]

I am no expert and mean this comment with all respect and curiosity: why not just use a road grader?

[@Dirtmonkey]

Cause I don't have a road grader.

[@byronrobinson8633]

@@Dirtmonkey have you seen the grader dirt perfect has for his skid steer? Man I like that thing. It’s works great for grading driveways.

[@Bigzy1960]

Hi stan that bobcat does not soundwell I know you are recording but still does not sound good i now iv drove bobcats with tyers filled with foam and all so with tracks the track one was now good for hour job they sold it after 6 months and got another one with tyers we did tarmacing raods very good machine and they all were brand new up to 2 years old sold and got new very good bit of kit the buckets and sweepers attachment the sweeper are very good for cleaning up the job some time depending what we was doing very dusty depending but just dump water down still very good machine fast and you need a good operator driving if not he can cause a lot of damage more work which is not needed and you would be better off with a twin drum roller vibrating compact it down solid yes do put a crown on it too

[@thetrackhoeman5176]

Slick

[@tfrogginhfroggin]

Almost looks like you have done this before 😉

[@chrismader3689]

The Bobcat knows you’ve been cheating on it with the ASV.

[@Dirtmonkey]

She is still a good machine in her own way

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

Get you a four in one bucket learn how to use both open edges forward an backwards one edge ride up an over high spot other cuts in level no need to scope or raise bucket

[@LeoRousseau]

Please don't forget to smash that like button for Stanley! 🇺🇦🇺🇸🤜

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thanks Leo!😃👍

[@christopherlankard9730]

I just bought a grader from skid max. Amazing tool! Check it out

[@Shilling1721]

I would call that dirt and not gravel

[@h.trobsionrobisonservicesl6164]

thats not gravel..

[@jerrysberrys3415]

That isn't gravel lol

[@AH-up8zh]

Huh? 🤔

[@grantmeyer6097]

Comment

[@glennschroeder5140]

We’ll that was boring

[@daveowenmusic1749]

Great job backing up with that thing!