Grading Around The Pond

[@Handygrandad]

You have an eye for detail that not only completes a good job for the customer, it also satisfies your need to complete the job to your own exacting standards, which means in reality you will never be short of further contracts as long as you are in control. Thanks for the video.

[@egolliher6933]

Would love to see a pond tour someday of all of the pons you and your company has built over the years and how they are doing now love the videos make me keep moving forward 🙏

[@george8873]

Love how clean and crisp the pond edges look after you go over it with the bulldozer.

[@jbritt2549]

I have seen a lot of pond work and been involved with them you work at it the very best and timely manor of anyone in 40 or so yrs I have seen them built

[@Dirtmonkey]

That pond is huge! Great work and video, love the detail.

[@ronaldheit196]

Ok, can there be any doubt Chris is the Pond King ? The man has the Midas touch when it comes to grading any part of one.

[@careyaustin9330]

I have to say ole son, you’re one of the best operators I’ve seen in awhile. Congrats on the new machine 👍🏼

[@plympytheplumber4605]

I love watching the dozer work...very satisfying

[@johnapel2856]

Another enjoyable session of meditate while Chris loads and bulldozes dirt. Scoop...dump...scoop...dump... beep. Grading... grading... grading...ahh... soothing. Thanks.

[@holdenbriggs606]

i wanna see an update on the big pond/lake job with the stone bridge that’ll be built across

[@crkproductions5000]

I really didn’t get how big this pond is until I saw the track that you had built around it. Wow. It’s huge.

[@colinhunter8793]

We need drone footage to see the whole project! Definitely want to see it when its all done and full of water

[@chrismontgomery1521]

Beautiful Beautiful job. CM in Louisiana

[@tbonemc2118]

Four feet is about right for a 12 inch pipe if you want to compact it. That gives you 18 inches either side of the pipe for the wacker packer. Last time I did that was on a 150 ton coal mine haul road and I was only allowed to raise the level 8 inches each layer before a soil tester gave us the ok for 98% compaction. What a pain but I bet that trench never settled. With your trench being that shallow it was probably still like using a wacker packer on a trampoline directly over the pipe back at ground level. Your videos are great for reminiscing without having to get dirty.

[@davehoffman9767]

That's right Chris, do it right the first time, in-which your quality of work name continues, that's the way I look at it to, just in a different field,,,,, Very nice job!!!!

[@TheNathan343]

Chris great job every video I watch you always make everything look really good when you're done you never leave anything looking a mass you take pride in your work keep up the good work love the videos love the channel

[@andrewshullick4319]

It looks great. They all need a good bath after playing in the mud

[@dieseljunky8505]

Man he can sure run that dozer like no other. That man has skills for sure, and dang good on his excavator as well!!!!! Keep up the good work sir

[@davidbrickey5925]

That is some definitely beautiful work.

[@johncolasanto605]

Nice job... I watched a guy finish grade a lot today..he had a heavy section of C channel that had several loops of heavy chain welded to it.. he dragged it behind his skid steer .. when he was done..it didnt even look like a piece of equipment was on the job was pretty cool..

[@michaelb.5345]

Your machine timing is neat to watch, always getting out of the way when needed..

[@scssarge4409]

In Australia we call sandy, clay with top soil; Loam ground and it is top grass growing soil.

[@kasnitch]

Ontario also

[@barryhansen6854]

I gather the client is stocking the pond with fish since I see 3 or 4 piles of tree branches in the deep part of the pond? looking great so far.

[@keithdunlap2701]

Poof He Gone !! I was really watchin' too....lololol... Chris , Ya make it look to easy Man !! lolol... It's really looking Good, can't wait to see the Finish......Have a Great Evening ....

[@janvandenbos7085]

Very nice job again Chris, looking very nice 👍😎👌

[@MrBigblock3272]

Love the slope action Chris 😎😎😎😎

[@jerrylong3580]

What does it take to put a pond in? Ie permits and zoning? Do a set of plans have to drawn up?

[@neb4x4]

Your uncle is in a lot of videos. You should do a interview or something with him. Make him say hi to us!

[@jarrodwilliams264]

All I could think of seeing all that extra clay, was make the dam a little larger so the pond can be larger. Since your having to move it any ways. Great job on another pond job.

[@allenbo8234]

Anyone else notice how lets dig it guy and Ron Pratt from Midwest Recovery sound the same? Their mannerisms are even the same.

[@mslorry3420]

So does Scrap and Pallet man. I thing it may be the fact all three men talk to us instead of talking at us.

[@rileywoods6801]

Nice Job Chris!

[@Robert-nf1di]

That is a nice little pond y'all did.

[@sparky178]

Screw the pond, pave the outer ring and it could be mini Charlotte Speedway for go carts 🏎🏁🏁😆

[@rustyfan89]

With banks that steep I was thinking more like Bristol

[@firedavin]

Don’t know why it’s so satisfying watching you grading in that bulldozer but it is.

[@BergyVlogs15]

such an amazing operator

[@bobsandone3108]

I didn't notice any compaction rollers to compact the clay in the dam area. Do you think tracking it in was good enough ?

[@charlesdowdie121]

Been waiting and anticipating your next video. Cant wait til tomorrow. Ok gonna watch now.

[@tbonemc2118]

A lot of people have commented on how well you do your job. That is the entire secret for a successful business as when your last customer is completely satisfied and happy with your work your next job finds you. Can't buy word of mouth advertising.

[@mischef18]

Should look a real picture in 12 months from the house. Enjoyed your build of this pond dam bro.

[@jimcraig5208]

Is this the pond that U fryer digging on your property? And it was so wet I'm just curious

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Looking good 👍

[@tigerback64]

Just out of curiosity, why do they point the exhaust on dozers and other equipment towards the front, as oppose to the back on most vehicles?

[@philiplogemann314]

Tigerback 64 most equipment they just aim it away from the cab to reduce noice and keep fumes away. In a dozer that means forward, skid steers and excavators is backwards, and in most tractors are to the side

[@rharris5811]

How many years do you have in dirt work? You are one of the best I have ever seen and I do this crap for a living.

[@Snarkapotamus]

Not to get too oxymoronic, but that's the cleanest dirt I think I've ever seen..

[@TheVideoSteve]

'Scoop-n-Dump … Scoop-n-Dump.... Doze ..Doze....Doze....' Looks great... now pay me $$$$$ …… on to next job .. I could watch this all day,

[@gwpsr58]

Have you guys ever considered using a scraper? Seems with all the ponds you do that'd be just the tool to use.

[@casycasy5199]

you put those trees in the pond for fish ?

[@chrisgarland9381]

I’m an operating engineer in ny. Great dozer operator no doubt about it.

[@ohhpaul7364]

Are y'all going to get the job of replacing the giant culverts you had to dig up earlier this summer that had rotted out? Looks good, a bit muddy, is all that rainwater or did you hit a spring in there somewhere?

[@anitae]

why do people there have so many ponds? What are they used for? I don't know any one around here that has a pond.

[@TonyGeneseo]

Looks great ! Only sad part about your vids is when they end ! Lmao

[@aldimore]

Have you considered a wireless mic so you can have voice commentary while camera is on top of the dozer?

[@TheDirtyyoungman1]

How steep a slope can you run your dozer on it's side like that?

[@bbrooks891]

You do a great job. . . Only critisism I have is don't think youre so good someone else can't do it.

[@samson1200]

Would it be safe to say if you were to upgrade the dozer to the next size up you would have to ship it via heavy transport with permits and fees?

[@briangardiner1015]

Their dozer is the same size HP wise as a D5K Cat

[@samson1200]

@@briangardiner1015 Thanks Brian but that was not what I was asking. I was referring to the next class size up for Komatsu dozer referring to the weight limitations in NC.

[@Jeff-uq7iu]

Looks so shallow! shallow ponds are a pain to maintain. Once weeds and algae set in, can get over 8" of sediment a year slowly filling it in. That's been my experience, you can combat this with aeration or costly chemicals. From what I've learned over the years dealing with ponds 60% of the pond should be atleast 12' 15' is ideal.

[@donovanhomes1216]

How steep of a sideslope can that dozer work on?

[@barrymcbride]

Said it before love the pond builds

[@woodbutcher40]

What does it cost roughly, to get a 1 acre pond dug? I was going to dig ours myself but don't have the time. I am going to have to hire out.

[@owensandford8070]

There are a lot of variables, but if all your conditions are the same as this project, you're looking at about $40-50k after mobilization, labor, equipment, CBMPs and final stabilization. This assumes no haul off, permits, inspections, etc

[@steveduby4115]

I know a lot of dozens use GPS and other sensors. Do u use them or do you play it by ear

[@kingslawn]

I saw that transom....and all this time I thought you just eyeballed it 😂....ya right

[@ArizVern]

I've never seen a receiver mounted on any of Chris's machines. He puts little white flags around the pond as edge and water height markers.

[@BPMoments]

Transit*

[@vikkiireland5101]

Might be good timing if Hurricane Dorian makes it that far north if will be full in no time at all than again the season is just getting started or is there another natural water source. Like to see a drone picture of this one.

[@briangardiner1015]

What kind of slope do you like to put on your banks? 4:1

[@lanelee2044]

You did a good job 👏

[@buddhaboy10]

How come no over flow pipe or spillway ?

[@codynickerson2172]

hell of an operator, but why do you load the trucks over the cab?

[@grahamsobieski2507]

You need to clean out all the country drains ditches

[@CCscott]

Thought you were building a NASCAR track riding up on those banks like you did.

[@rickmoreland2675]

How deep will this pond end up being?

[@kengamble8595]

Believe he said 8 feet at the deep end and 3 on the shallow end.

[@timcavazos]

What's wrong with you today Chris? You're usually making small talk😕🐟🚜🚜🚜🚜 never mind I spoke to soon😅👍

[@timmyfrierson2684]

The ole WACKER PACKER, lmaoooo

[@charlesmiller5078]

You can thank, Mr Bramah and Mr Armstrong for coming up with Hydraulics, which changed the world, and put money in your pocket. And a pond in this guys back yard . When you put in a pond, do you have to inform your State Fish and Wildlife.

[@matspurs1629]

Tiny Tim likes his Tiny tools

[@johnnyholland8765]

Going to be a great little pond but I feel for the owner at tax time. Here in my county in Ga. if you drive so much as a nail the county tax folks are there to document it. Any improvments to property are promptly reported to the county by nosy jelous neighbors. It has gotten that bad. Now if he were to put some cows in and make it ag related he might actually get a break. But I guess if he can afford a pond he can swing the taxes.......... Sorry for the little rant. County folks were around this week snooping again.

[@joelbovaird5152]

Have you ever graded a incline that made you crap yourself?

[@johnsidor2206]

Hey do you know that allmessages are going away on you tube on sept 18 Chris

[@cscott839]

You have a good dozer hand.

[@robfraley4210]

💩💩💩👷‍♂️, That is some Mighty Fine Dozer Work ...!! ✅

[@davemi00]

Chris - you a live example 0f cognitive thinking, on the fly. They need to Teach that in our Schools.

[@joesmo6962]

I came in on this and I am kinda lost! I see you have a big farm, is this your construction company too?

[@lilsammich8252]

They are contractors.

[@howardmassengale7937]

Your uncle doesn't mind working....I'll say that.

[@garycooper4982]

and time is money at the end of the day

[@iainbrims3776]

What's your favourite tunes to listen to whilst operating?

[@letsdig18]

Rock when I'm hogging dirt and 90s country when I'm fine grading

[@iainbrims3776]

@@letsdig18 like a bit of country myself more a 70s and 80s sort of guy showing my age haha ! Enjoy your vids best wishes from the north of Scotland.

[@MrDefjef88]

Fist to view and comment and like!!! Keep up the great work, I love your videos!

[@24kgold27]

wheres the creek at

[@RKHarm24]

I have noticed some youtubers I watch have made the same statements you just made, Trust me I know what and how to do this most efficiently. Must be a bunch of keyboard experts making snide comments. Onelonelyfarmer is always making this statement and Tim at Cotontop3 has made it numerous times. Seems more often as the channel grows. I watch for entertainment and amazed at what you do with your equipment. Same with farming and logging, all a learning experience and entertainment. I will probably point and laugh at you if after changing oil and refilling you forget the plug or filter. Just ribbing fun. Thanks Chris

[@sighpocket5]

Nice!!!!

[@Todd.Roberts]

Well at least the pond was not full of water while you was grading the slopes off

[@donburg5125]

Kinda looks like you know what you're doing

[@johndebrular979]

Where''s the overflow ?

[@IVORY123100]

No disrespect .. But I have many .. Whatever's ! .. I guess I was upset years ago working on a 20 million dollar home on 40 acres and they built a 2 acre pond .. Had spawning beds on the bottom and my task on this project was to build a ramp and deck 2 inches above the . Hopeful to be waterline by lasering in the spill way .. I should have calculated it wrong !! .. The tycoon .. When I asked .. how do you intend to fill it .. " Drain the aquifer " .. So locals with wells go dry ?? So you have a place for your brats to splash their feet once a year and the fish have better beds than me .. I would like to know the cost ??

[@mikesmith-je3zt]

Sorry hello from Alabama

[@leol1682]

Like the video on 1 acres Pond .

[@jimcunniff6859]

PISSAH!

[@marksickels1749]

Are you in Indiana?

[@colonialroofingofnorthcaro441]

You know what your doing, lol you know everybody online knows more then you do even though they've never done this kind of work before lol, come on man, lmao

[@chriswhitehead8746]

We trust what we see in what we see is Prestige workmanship

[@Bass2010]

How did this happen am first one here

[@jiggjohns1028]

One acre pond my ass.

[@TPRPTech]

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[@mikesmith-je3zt]

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