I Managed To Make A Nice Pond From The Previous Mess!

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[@brentking-gmailking2570]

I would love to see that pond again in a couple of months.

[@GoatyHerps]

Seconded.

[@xSteve1983x]

I’d love to see follow ups for all the pond digs, and see if they held water, etc. Any pond can look good before you add water.

[@jordanlanier7063]

Follow up for sure

[@WaitWhat99]

Yes definitely need to see an update on how it looks now 👍👍👍

[@moetarded7757]

Dido

[@SeaLubber]

Chris, love the work you do. Any chance you could take us on a look back on ponds you've worked on (the then and now view)? We see these projects completed without water or landscaping and it would be neat to see what these places look like a year or two later.

[@biker932012]

as a lawncare worker, I can appreciate you grading that so a zero turn can safely mow around that pond. As someone who frequently mows around them, I wish that more people who do the grading around them would take the consideration that you did.

[@calveryc1]

We need a short follow up video once it’s full.

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Agreed! A quick follow up video would be great!

[@stuartholden2652]

Agreed, I would also like to see some of your projects after a year or so.

[@albinoblacksheep7826]

That's if the landowner would allow him.

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

@@albinoblacksheep7826 true

[@mojo6706]

You sir, are an artist. Master class. Watching you work is a good way to unwind at the end of the day.

[@jgsmith1624]

Really like the videos! Can you do a pond building 101? Meaning the type of soil you need, should be x for deep to hold fish, etc

[@jernst682]

Bad for business he’s a smart man if his knowledge gets out then other companies would know how to compete

[@mischef18]

Made a nice job of this pond bro i'm picking it will look right purdy once the grass grows around it. Stay safe up there

[@mslorry3420]

What a difference a month can make when when Letsdig18 is on the job. You sir have done an amazing job for the land owner. You didn't have to do the extra work by the house or take care of properly draining this and the neighbors land. You choose to do it and that is the best advertising you could do for your company. My daddy told me satisfaction will bring them back. Do your best plus a little bit more. Your an amazing young man, thank you for your time and talent Chris.

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

I am blown away that you took the dozer out on that slope! Yikes!

[@paulnauman4325]

SomeGuyInSandy oh yea that was some Mount Everest

[@c.r.edmister5223]

It looked hairy a few times 😬

[@fhuber7507]

Had me squirming when the dozer started to crab sideways.

[@christopherbassit2757]

Looks like fun honestly

[@danw.7935]

Yeah, flip one, the impact in that spot doesnt even have to kill you for it to be deadly.. if you get knocked unconscious and fall into the water, and nobody is around to try to help you, you're smoked.. and it happens.

[@epdk9sn]

Chris, you’ve got me wanting to spend so much money on my property my wife is threatening to make me block your channel! Haha!

[@Token_Black_Guy]

That's why you dont marry

[@G1ennbeckismyher0]

@Chrysostomos how does that make you a sinner

[@AlexanderVonMalachi]

@@G1ennbeckismyher0 probably talking about sex outside of wedlock

[@ithinkweregoingtoneedabigg8525]

Nataniel Jesus was born out of wedlock no?

[@G1ennbeckismyher0]

@@ithinkweregoingtoneedabigg8525 i think he was just explaining for the commenter above me. He might not nessisarily agree with the disposition.

[@bigscout1584]

Next on letsdig18. Dozer recovery.

[@montygomez495]

Hey Chris you owe me a computer chair !! ,, I broke the arms off trying to keep you from drowning in the pond at 14:00 min mark, you took 20 years of my life off there hahaha But let me tell you, you have a right to be proud that is one hell of job you did there bet that guy is sorry he did not get you from the start.....Stay safe and God bless...

[@100mphClub]

Same here... I would have slid off in the pond for sure. lol

[@jasonkary8431]

I was on the edge of my seat when you were grading the side of the pond! I was like 'Ohhh he's gonna end up in the pond and bury that dozer up to above the tracks!'.

[@TomTalley]

Thanks for taking us along. Scared the crap out of me on the dozer...getting it stuck in the pond in that wet stuff looked like you were a gonner...nice work.

[@johnkmcgregor5209]

Great job although I must admit I do like a pond with an irregular Bank with bays and peninsulas, makes it visually more exciting.

[@donbraden8533]

It went from a mud puddle to a pond nice job Chris 😎👍👍

[@1013redoak]

Beautiful job, Chris! It's amazing what someone who knows what their doing can accomplish! When will people learn that you get what you pay for, or in your case much more than they pay for! I can't wait for the next project video!

[@manifold1476]

Ya. When someone knows what THEY'RE doing, they usually do THEIR work well.

[@oldogbert]

Chris always does a great job... c'est un artiste de la saleté. plus he's funny and amusing. ( saleté means dirt)

[@anderleof]

@@manifold1476 👍👍👍

[@jakeschisler7525]

I use to fish a large pond, the overflow was in the center of the pond. At one time there was an iron bridge going over the pond on one end close to overflow. Before they put a grate over it, 2 guys in a Jon boat went down the overflow and came out at the bottom of the dam. I bet they had to change their shorts! We fished by the overflow and caught huge Crappies and lake was deeper than 30 feet.

[@jeffreyhouston2043]

Would really love some in cab video of the dozer work. Hearing your tips and advice is a plus.

[@celewign]

I love how delicate you can be while using a huge machine. It’s like an extension of your body.

[@nirui.o]

"An extension of your body" you say?

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Great job you did with that pond Chris y’all stay safe and keep the videos coming brother

[@Mephiston]

Nicely done, Chris. Sure hope they compensated you well for this dam rescue.

[@deermancr8007]

I thought the dozer would just slide into the pond a few times there, gotta be careful and smart like let's dig 18 if you are gonna do stuff like that

[@danw.7935]

Better off not risking it or at least having a spotter around. He has skill, no doubt, but that's a risk I wouldn't advise anyone to take.

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

Great job..... You sure made that place look a lot nicer. Have a great day and thank you for sharing.

[@dennis2376]

What you fixed is a Mosquitoes nest site, until nature does it thing. :) It is unbelievable how much work went into that pond. Thank you for sharing.

[@jeffdehart5227]

you my friend are an dirt moving artist. always nice to witness perfection in skilled tradesmen

[@donmiller358]

Terrific pond refab job there, Chris. Makes me yearn for a big piece of property and have you build me a pond.

[@scruffy6151]

Nice looking pond now well done.👍

[@odin-eliottodinson7330]

That turned out really nice and clean. Will you be seeding and strawing? And I hope you'll bring us back in a while, so we can see it when it grows back.

[@augustreil]

Chris, Have you ever done a seriously deep pond in all your pond building days, like a 20ft plus deep one ? Thanks.

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

Well he dammed up a creek in a valley that was deeper than his excavator is tall in a older video so idk if he dug one out that deep but he definately made ponds that deep by building up dams in "valleys"

[@deeryalex179]

Stop making Guesses he is just very busy

[@incorporeal3793]

@Juha Tuomala Chris does read comments I've seen his replies and had one myself, but you can't expect him or any other KZbinr to reply to them all.

[@epdk9sn]

He just liked a comment of mine on this video about 5 hours ago. So I guess he read it?

[@kirk467]

You always go the extra mile to get better results, I know that’s well appreciated CHRIS! Nothing but quality from you brother! Looks Awesome Chris!

[@WolfLarson]

The anxiety caused by him dozing that slope...

[@survivaldoggy]

VPF Video Pucker Factor

[@xsomeNOOBx]

Here I am after watching him dig out an excavator that got stuck (buried) digging a pond.

[@blackdogleg]

yep,,,excavator operators on dozers... lol

[@bigfluppus5461]

if you think thats bad you wouldnt survive our hill farm

[@tedcation7940]

Thats so awesome 🤩 you put the tree stump in the water for the fishys

[@bobkohl6779]

Love the finesse when grading the sides with the dozer. Start to slide, back off and go again.

[@scottfortune9016]

It's funny watching these older videos after watching you with the large articulating grading bucket you added. That large bucket really makes a huge difference in how you grade out ponds.

[@robertquast9684]

On jobs like this it would be interesting to know how many hours you spend fixing other people’s messes vs if you would have done the job from the start

[@lordhoho1]

Would be nice to see video a few months from now when vegetation is back

[@supersquirrel379]

I think it would be really cool if you could do some before and after drone shots of the ponds and other projects with side by side shots or as close to possible as in same distance or area shot to show the drastic difference and all the good work you do keep up all the good work and videos and thank you for including us

[@kirk467]

But I knew your jobs all turn out dam good! You’re the pond master!

[@craigwavra3495]

Cool video and nice job on the pond. Love your side projects.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Great job on the pond looks awesome now the land owner stock the pond with some catfish and bass when it fills up

[@pflick13]

i'm always amazed with how you become one with your equipment, they are an extension of yourself...very cool!

[@davidbrickey5925]

Very nice work on the pond 👍☕️🍀

[@brentking-gmailking2570]

Nice job Chris. We got to see this one when the grass gets established. Have a great day.

[@augustreil]

Chris, Ya screwed us on watching you put the overflow pipe in, not cool bro, not cool at all !!! JK, great job as always and a thumbs up.

[@DavidSmith-zr3nd]

Make you work button holes in the seat of that dozer on that kinda slope. Looked great

[@davidcassidy6226]

So amazing to see the work that you do. Doesn't matter if it's you from beginning to end or if you have to fix someone else's crap!!

[@jensruppert1860]

I was automatically leaning towards the hillside when you entered the slope with the dozer 🤣 that was looking pretty steep. Good job, Chris

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

I’m Glade you have plenty of opportunity to work ! And when you are young it’s easier to work eight days a week to get ahead , while the economy and weather is good .

[@aangelbf2]

Please show us the pond filled in the future if possible. Maybe an update on all your pond projects?

[@chaz2785]

Love your videos! Instead of only the finished project fly over at the end, it would be cool to see the before and after fly over at the end. Thanks for doing these videos! I enjoy them.

[@tracydavis3149]

I'm ready to go swimming. Who's with me. Awesome 👍 job Chris. Looks a million times better now than when you started. Love the videos Chris.

[@jeremychupp2581]

Would like to see it full and landscaped. 👍

[@timdenowh95]

Hope you grab a video of it when it fills up. Looks like that new to you machine is a keeper.

[@TL64329]

Really nice work!! I like that you can run all your different machines with quickness and efficiency . One man crew!!

[@indica3250]

Thank you for the awesome channel, reminds me of when I used to ride on the tractor fender with my great uncle Tommy.. thanks hoss

[@mikeseguin6443]

Looks like a professional made that pond.👏🏼👏🏼👍🥤🥤

[@keithdunlap2701]

Turned out Great Chris !! Call that one the "Boot Heel" Pond ....lolol... It's shaped like a boot heel....lolol.... Awesome work as always Man ! On to the Next ... Have a Great Evening !!

[@s10_4_life6]

I can definitely tell that you take Pride in your work and that you're the kind of guy that goes Over & Beyond what you're ask/paid to do just to make sure the Jobs to you're satisfaction & That's great, Great Job Man...

[@Dingbat217]

Looking good! I was wondering how deep it was going to be when you were done with it and was going to suggest digging a deeper part of the pond until you mentioned a water level of 7-8 foot, what did the final depth end up as?

[@petermilenz8620]

Awesome job yet again Chris. You make it look so easy and your attention to detail is second to none, keep up the good work and stay safe🙌

[@Stubbykca]

Great Job on the pond Chris!

[@damiensampson7323]

Hi Chris, I have been watching your channel for the last few years. I have come to the realization that there are so few people that can call themselves artists at what they can do. You doing your work is a very privileged thing to watch. I also like that you don't have to let your mouth do the talking for you. I can't imagine that anyone that's had you do work for them has ever not been totally satisfied with the outcome. You, Sir, are worth your weight in Gold. I could only dream of having you do work like that for me. So I'll just have to keep watching you do your fantastic work for others. I hope they appreciate you.

[@JasonWorksAlot]

I still think it would have come out better if you let me help. But you did pretty good on your own too. Yaknow. For a beginner 😘

[@kjwoodlief]

Looks great! The dozer is good calming therapy. Thanks!

[@rubenbraekman4515]

You drive that dozer like a freaking boss dude! How that think didn't flop over is beyond me lmao

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Looks good nice job 👍🏼

[@annafraley5388]

That’s Great..!!! ✅ Another unwanted mess all straitened up in the nice N. C. Farm country😎👍

[@jasonk399]

I found myself leaning in front of my computer screen to try and keep that dozer out of the pond!! LOL

[@williamd6967]

Much braver than me.I don't like equipment on steep slope's period!

[@williamd6967]

@Shane Humphrey I'm Electrican in Al so we don't or won't do anything to crazy with our mini or backhoe.Folks that do..city, county ECT use counter weights

[@williamd6967]

@Shane Humphrey yep Chris is for damn sure.

[@brodiehoard8195]

A lot of it is the familiarity of the machine /operating any machine. You get used to it the more you operate

[@williamd6967]

@@brodiehoard8195 like East Wood says man got to know his limitations.lol

[@anderleof]

slopes....plural is not possessive.

[@reidkirkpatrick997]

Been watching the videos for years and I’m always amazed how you turn piles of turds into diamonds. You do it every damn time! You be bad.

[@johnnyholland8765]

It is my guess he will have a job probably as long as he wants to have one...........

[@anthonycash4609]

It's amazing to see someone take chicken shit and make chicken salad . And makes it look easy to do may I add. Good job Chris.

[@Wakeywhodat]

12:33 And I thought I was brave cutting the ditch with my zero turn. Lol. My old 8N tractor typically would break loose before it would tip while traversing a hill. Looks like that and more with a dozer.

[@greghoffstadt667]

Fantastic job. You have one hell of a nack for driving that dozer.

[@terrybible1545]

Great Job. How long does it take for the pond water to clear up ?

[@augustreil]

A couple months I would guess ?

[@steveholton4130]

Might depend on how it fills and if there is reasonably heavy rain but not heavy enough to cause erosion in the area to contribute more soil to the pond.

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

Turns out to be a nice pond for its intended purpose, If i were to want to have a Pond - i i can ever afford it , the dam id want would have a very shallow slope on the back side so its very sturdy and I can mow it, it should have at least 15 yards depth for at least 1/3 of its area , a concrete fabric lined spillway so no corrosion issues ever and rip rap for most of the bottom and all sides of the shore so I have no algee or mud when I go swimming and way clearer whater and bigger stones laid in like a giant staircase to walk in, also concrete pillars for a wooden bridge and pieces of concrete pipes for catfisch

[@plroud6801]

You are bloody good at what You do ...well done again

[@mullalan]

Amazing difference in soils, one area completely red clay, rock in another (veterinary clinic) and now this with nice topsoil.

[@phillipjones3342]

I love the flyover at the end of the job if you have the time show the finish to some of your others also thanks for sharing Chris

[@Capt_Lucy]

Nice work. Suggestion: hyperlapse some of the work because it's really satisfying to watch but it's so long at 1x speed. It can help with editing the video down to a palatable size. Thanks for the content either way!

[@chuckobin2065]

Watching you use a dozer, is watching Picasso painting a true piece of art! You always do a good job Chris 👍👍👌

[@oldogbert]

naw... he's better than Picasso... his dams actually look like dams... Picasso musta done the work previously and Chris fixed it ;)

[@AlmaNegra420]

This has to be fun. It looks like fun. If I knew how to work these machines, I could totally do this for a living.

[@chrisbrodhagen3658]

My uncles dairy farm has a pond like that but for some reason it is full of cow poo! Nice work.

[@65MK]

I wonder if the guy that originally did the pond has watched this video to see how to do the job right?

[@michaelpage9883]

Those type of contractors talk a good game, they go in and start the job/ finish the job get paid and you never can get them again. Then someone like Chris comes in and fixes the problems.

[@100mphClub]

He has... and all 118 members of his family gave the video a thumbs down.

[@benjamindudley3798]

@Juha Tuomala people who half ass jobs should get criticized. I do construction, and I see half assed work constantly. Stuff, like this, where the guy doing it should have known better, but just wanted to do a rush job and get paid. It's particularly dishonest, because often the customers don't know how badly they're getting ripped off. People like Chris, calling out the previous person's mistakes, can help bring awareness to not only operators wanted to improve, but customers, and what they should expect.

[@LifeWithChase]

looks good, thought you were gonna plant that dozer in the pond there for a minute though lol

[@peteb2]

That is gonna become a little place similar to what i expect heaven looks like once its all established... absolutely fantastic work. Lucky owner!

[@CapnCrusty]

That's a nice job. It's completely transformed that original sloppy hole into an asset for the property.

[@marcryvon]

Awesome job as usual. This young man is gifted and quality minded.

[@michaelpage9883]

I bet the property owner wishes that he had hired you from the start. I thought we were going to get stuck on the slope when you slid down to the water. I was trying my best to turn the dozer to the right and go up the dam. Excellent job as always!

[@jeremykent9088]

GREAT JOB CHRIS, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE NEW BUCKET & THUMB ON THAT MACHINE

[@scalp684]

Very good job and beautiful pond... How many acre..?

[@supernoviable]

wow What a great pond you did a beautiful job

[@charlieaustin2818]

You made a masterpiece out of a total mess sir! Congratulations! The home owner is lucky to have found you!

[@dianedelong4209]

How deep do you try to have the deep water?? Up here in Mich any pond should have a spot at least 15' deep for water turn over. Up to 25' deep is better! Bud who used to move dirt!!

[@richardhalley6895]

Chris you did a he'll of a great job 100% better .

[@manifold1476]

Ya, a He*ll of a job.

[@kingslawn]

Looked for a minute like that mud and slop was calling for you and that dozer.....” closer, closer, just a little closer Chris” that would have made one heck of a failed video 😂

[@derrickpettit3489]

Hell of a job Chris, looks sweet, now it's time for that new AMI bucket, thanks for sharing budm

[@eytrix]

ive been waiting to see the update on this. the start was the first video of yours that i came across. something wildly entertaining about watching someone whos good at their job.

[@richwielechowski5191]

Looks great, sure didn’t take you long to bring the pond up to your standards.

[@hughbie7]

With all the videos I've watched I'm wondering if the slope you make helps to minimize the cattails that grow into the pond at its edges?

[@patrickdunne1150]

Hello from Chicago! How will the pond fill up and how long do you expect it to take?