letsdig18 vs Dirt Perfect pond building methods. Complete different approach, same result.

[@nancygoodman8273]

I just love when you two get together on a job and I have been following Chris for quite a while now but I like the both of y'all's helping each other out and I've been following you for a while now and here's a big 👍.

[@LatitudeSky]

One other difference that seems significant to me: Chris works alone most of the time, at least that we see. It is rare when his uncle runs the haul truck or someone else helps. So Chris is often working alone and trying to maximize what one man can do, versus having a crew doing multiple things. The ground differences also enable this. One man can do what Chris does because the task is different. Both groups do top notch work.

[@robnewell6123]

Great to see two experienced professionals learning from each other.

[@dansevern3291]

These "collaboration" videos are always great, kind of interesting to see how different techniques and mindsets kind of "blend" to make a successful job. Thanks.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

love and fully enjoy the cossover videos with you and Chris, and the different methods you each have and use for building pond dams. The other difference is that most of the time, at least on video, Chris is working alone, once in a while he will have someone helping him, but most the time he is a one man show, where you Mike, have Jerry and Aaron, on most of your pond dam builds. No matter the jobs, your both #1 to me in your fields and take great pride and show a lot of professionalism in what you do as well. Would LOVE to see you in Upstate New York, once and working with Maybe Andrew Camarata, whom is also pretty much a one man show, though on his road builds on his new property he has finally gotten some help. Like you Mike, 99% of the time, Andrew repairs his own machinery, and make it all work. what he knows for such a young man is amazing to me. Matt [ Diseil Creek ] is another all one man show, and also fixes his own machines most of the time by himself. again for what he knows about machines is impressive for a man his age..

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@tanyaknight8197]

It takes a humble man to see that someone's system has some advantages over what you have been doing. I like that. Always learning and improving.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@terywoodsr.8690]

As a Disaster Inspector, for that four letter group, and having to know the different soil and sub straight types, I think you have to be adaptable to the dirt you are moving. I know there is a huge difference in the soils between even the local states like NC, SC, TN, FL, TX, LA... etc. You have soft soils, sandy soils, hard clay, soft clay... wet, dry, and so on. A good dirt mover knows the soil in his back yard, so to speak. That is where you find the best way for what you're working with to get the job done right. Like in the border area between NC and SC, there might not be a good clay base where you want the pond, so you have to dig a borrow pit to get the clay you need or have a drainage issue from all the soft sandy dirt that is present. Where in other places, you have a very dense clay that you need the big machine to dig through it. In some places they have to set charges to break the clay enough to even do that. There are other places where the dirt is so soft and sloppy, all a big machine would do is get stuck, even with mats. There is not right way that fits all. There are different ways to do it right where you are doing it.

[@williamd6967]

Dirt.. u look like u were born on that damn Dozer.We know 18 is super thankful u had the time to help.TEAM PLAYER!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@kenlee5509]

Your time with Chris was so cool, and DAYUM! you are a fantastic operator. Chris really showed your true happy self.

[@lt1nut]

There's so much related to respect, civility, professionalism, a known and shared desire for the same end result, and an apparent friendship between/amongst you two that I'd love to dig through and flesh out here. It's not my place, and I certainly don't have an education to back any of my thoughts up (since that's of utmost importance to those who mainly/only know of formal education), but what you two show is an extremely great example of mutual respect that is honest, true, and mature. THANK YOU - both of you/youse/y'all - for showing and sharing that here. [I try to keep hoping that our North American society will realize how far we've strayed from that, how damaging it has been, the historical/known/proven destructive end result, and ultimately "re-learn"/implement mutual respect or at least civility.]

[@vaughnhill3437]

Thats one thing about chris. He takes immaculate care of his equipment

[@janlesinski4719]

It costs to much not to look after it

[@alexmikhael5061]

@@janlesinski4719 ''....it is MUCH *LESS* COSTLY if one does take EXTRA CARE in upkeep and keeping up with the equip, **THAN** if one just ''runs it till it dies and does maintainance 'whenever they remember' ....sigh''

[@DirtPerfect]

After Seeing in person fond that comment very interesting

[@alanglover613]

Mike, I hope the number one thing that you learned is that if you come to NC offering a little help, we will work you like a borrowed mule! Great videos, thanks for sharing!

[@kittty2005]

I saw a John Deere 120D excavator sitting at a 60'x60' lot getting ready to dig, I can see now why you like that model so much, it is a full size excavator with a small foot print, I doubt that Chris' 220E could do the same, he would probably use a mini. this was in town with a busy state highway at one end of the block and a busy avenue at the other and this street is used as a connector to the highway(short cut). I was impressed, thumbs up my friend, you are correct.

[@rickster9993]

Love to see people treating each other as colleagues instead of competitors. Some people have gone overboard with competition. Competition is for games, cooperation is for life.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and I agree

[@jcgoogle1808]

Not that you can't have alliances and fun with friends, but competition is what generates highest quality at the lowest cost in a free market society. It's part of what made America the richest most powerful nation in the world. Cooperation is what they do in communist socities where they generate the lowest quality at the highest cost. It's what thedemocrats are doing now to destroy the country. "You don't have to try, you don't even have to work... we'll take care of you,.. and everyone is poorer and defemdent on the next handout. Competition is good even among friends.

[@virtuestreams2616]

I enjoyed this commentary and the camera work to capture the described actions. It’s like poetry in motion watching two experts working together. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@TheWolfster001]

Nice, loved it💝💝 I have noticed, that it all depends on the area you live, on how the processes differ.. I live in far west central Indiana (on the border Indiana & Illinois) and we do jobs slightly different from you, I lived in Colorado & Georgia and they are also vastly different, but yet a lot of it is similar.. Codes also dictate on how some things are done also.. I enjoy watching channels like yours and LD18 cause it is more real people and shows people who care.. I have done about 40+ years of construction and the larger the company the less real it is (well to me anyway) Smaller companies is where the heart of the trades are, where you see the care and the love of the work shines, even in small jobs.. I have watched both of you go the extra mile more times then not, just because you wanted the job to be perfect... It would be nice to see you both collaborate and work together on a job from design to completion.. 10/10 😎😎

[@chrislaarman7532]

"Going deeper" when talking about ponds... :-) When I saw Chris' video on this job, it was the first time you came into view with me, and it took some time to realize how you relate (some auction video of his, I think). (And eventually, I have subscribed to more vloggers associated with you.) I admire your eagerness, Mike, to learn from others. I greatly appreciate your considerations by the end of this video. Yes, I think that you nailed different approaches due to the steepness of the slopes, so that you need to build tall dams in IN to create even small ponds, as opposed to low dams in NC to suffice for wide ponds. (Which then translates in different levels of sideways pressure to the dam.) Matt's pond might have succeeded in NC, with other soil and a lower dam. But then, as a Dutch (blokes') saying translates: if my aunt had had a [beep], she would have been my uncle. ;-)

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@mjalco7410]

Love the “LETS DIG PERFECT” team videos Thanks guys

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@DJ2CM]

Hi Mike, I have to admit this project with you and Chris working together has been an awesome experience to watch. Two amazing experienced operators working and see how it meshes to get the job done . With you both haveing the vision and knowing how to get there the most efficient way. Just awesome !!👍👍 Thank you both for doing this . Two of my favorites at the same time, not to mention you both have personalities that seem to have fun with this. In my experience with contractors not always do they play together well . Again thank you !!!! Stay safe and keep enjoying what you do !!! 🇨🇦 Craig

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy and thanks for watching

[@grahamallen3941]

Great seeing you two boys working together. It was a great job and just so good to see your different approaches to the same job. Understanding soil types and what work best for each of you. Very good . Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍

[@MichaelJones1527]

Glad to see you down in our great state. Chris can show you some good Southern hospitality.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes he did

[@roybrochu5409]

Like your explanation. I see the real difference between your channels is you tend to narrate more, which I appreciate. I just started watching your channel. Have been watching Chris’s channel for a while. Keep producing a great channel.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@kurtholzer9619]

Love the collaboration. Also the end commentary, Complimentary to the differences in technique to terrain.

[@brentclarke1841]

DP & Letsdig18,, when experts combine forces, dirt fly's and holes turn into ponds... Great video guy's, enjoyed watching two masters work... 👍😎👍

[@DirtPerfect]

😁

[@wldmcmullen]

Jerry was in the video.🤣🤣🤣

[@RickyCervo]

Nice to see the video with Chris, and was nice to see your different type of work with a pond building. Can't wait to see the Chris videos at your place!

[@thomasdesmond2248]

It's about time someone showed you how to build a pond. Lol God bless

[@bobjoncas2814]

..different roads, same destination...lol..great job, have a good week, keep safe..

[@gayle4804]

I love watching both of you it doesn't matter there is no right and no wrong everybody unk everybody has their way of doing everything everything kudos to both of you

[@geraldheitman7687]

Definitely enjoyed watching two professionals work together. It was easy to see that you knew what each other needed to do. Great Video !!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@cree5433]

It’s funny how careful you have to be when explaining different ways of doing things to not get people screaming. It’s always cool to watch the issues you deal with in the hills, and your different approach than we would take in My area. Good video!

[@cree5433]

@Barron I don’t know if it’s that or just that people lose all their manners when they get behind a keyboard. DP does a good job of keeping and open mind to learning new things and that such a positive attribute to have. Most people would rather live in their own alternate reality where they know everything about everything, and criticize everything.

[@DirtPerfect]

Agree

[@jimposey2224]

Two of the best operators and businesses !

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Mikey… words of wisdom from Aerosmith… “Live and learn from fools and from sages”. And from my dad… “Always use the right tool for the job. Unlessen, you don’t have it. That’s why you always keep a pair of pliers in your pocket.” My dad wasn’t a fool… and when I was young I certainly didn’t consider him a sage. But, as I get older my opinion of him is trending more and more toward that description! I enjoyed seeing the different approaches you two use…. Because I already know you two aren’t fools! See you two Thursday.

[@DirtPerfect]

Very true and can’t wait for Thursday

[@kennypridemore5466]

You two are always awesome together !!

[@Carl09of09]

I live in Southern Indiana, Jennings County, My grandson and I love your videos, You and Chris make a great team it's cool to see this pond build from 2 different perspectives! ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@andysukosd8177]

Great video guys, Nice to see you and Chris together. Keep these great videos coming. Thank you !

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@johnsteven6666]

I watch both your channels and it was good viewing.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@stevekissel605]

I watched u on Chris channel. I really enjoyed it. It's great to watch 2 guys that know what they are doing. 👍👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@ProudPapaw88]

IMHO, two of the best. Great job guys thanks for sharing.

[@doritleis2773]

Yes you and Chris make the ponds building of a different opinion. A think that have with the other earth ground to make. Is but a like. The best result of the country is important. Greeting 🇦🇹👌😉

[@tgiacobbi]

It's amazing how a job that produces 2 videos from 2 of the best operators in the county can produce completely different perspectives. This one is the best though 🙂. Great video Michael.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@Jim-nq9el]

Big thumbs up for posting this in an unusually timely manner. Might have forgotten about letsdig18's videos if it had been posted in December.

[@Diggingholes72]

We have wetter dirt down here and shallower water tables. So haul trucks are less likely to pump that water up.

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

It’s exactly like Chris had said in one of his videos you were in. Guys like the two of you never get to work together often because with your knowledge and availability your working for yourself with your own crews. I remember when I came home from the Marine Corps, I had made myself a promise I would never work for anyone but myself and my family. Was lucky to have it all turn out. Great content seeing how you guys get it done 👍 🇺🇸🦅🌏⚓️🇺🇸

[@TonyGeneseo]

Was cool seeing you two work together Mike ! Found myself chuckling away. Lol. And very good pints on the differences. In Maine we generally use a spillway method lined with rubber roofing and rip rap due to the fact the frost line here is 4’ and when the frost comes out it’ll generally lift the pipe causing a leak. Ask me how I know. Lmao. Different climates and soils certainly play into what works best. Take care Mike

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@bikerdad63]

Mike never watched your channel until I came across the videos Chris posted about this pond dam. You definitely have 2 different types of methods and your explanation of why that could be is well Dirt Perfect! Like the punn? I actually enjoy watching both your channels now and even they are different in style as well. Love to watch your time lapse video portions and Chris's ramblings as he's working. The back and forth between you and Chris is perfect it's just like my family, you're harassing each other just for fun of it but not in a mean way. I have malignant prostate cancer as well as 4 days ago having major back surgery so I have much more time to watch you both. However I have a hard time figuring out how many people actually work for you guys verse with you guys. Aaron and Jerry are great and the fact your willing to take as much grief as you dish out as the boss is nice to see. I've worked with people that can't handle it unless they are the ones dishing it out. I've always worked construction driving truck so you guys help pass the time for me and my wife even tends to watch portions of the videos but she usually doesn't have a choice when it comes to listening in🤣on them. Wishing you both well as your crews. Oh also can't wait to Lt Dan finished would have loved a chance to drive that thing. Jeff from Pa.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Jeff and welcome to the channel

[@jdcriswell2499]

Love both of your channels.... Both of u are great American's and great Craftsman. Always enjoy...

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@francesstratton695]

I love all the laughter you and Chris had working together!! Your both AWESOME!!👍👍😎😎🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@oldcdawg1]

Love you guys together, please get him to come work with you. Great job.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@jdelbrid]

Good explanation of the differences in your pond building methodology. Enjoyed the collaboration with the two of you.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@30farms70]

Cool to see the different ways people move dirt. We cut a core trench about 10-12 feet wide. We dig it till we hit red clay . Might be 2 feet deep or it might be 8 feet deep. Then we put clay in the core till we are back to grade. Then we do all of our dirt moving with pans and dress with the dozer. Good video. How did the Komatsu compare to the Cat. I've been looking at a D39.

[@billhurst178]

I loved seeing you and Chris working together, you 2;are my favorite youtubers. Chris gave you high praise in his video about you being able to see the big picture and not having to explain everything. Wish you guys lived closer so we could see so joint ventures

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@dansbrown1313]

Thank you Mike, what I see going on here are two very confident equipment operators who share valuable characteristics. Mutual respect for instance, confidence and a shared desire to do quality work! I think Chris is too polite to mention the muddy work boots in his Komatsu but tread gently around his 220. :)

[@peterselten500]

Great seeing you guys work so well together

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@hollandduck79]

from the Netherlands thanks for the video DP and Chris

[@young11984]

Good to see you two working together, i asked you on his channel what the difference was in the soul types. I see why you didnt answer me there, it was a lot more to it than a simple answer lol. You are right, everybody does things different and usually with different tools. Im a mechanic and have learned many shortcuts and how to do things different over the years with certain tools, none were the wrong way but each way had their own advantage

[@jamesjonesforsheriff]

Two great men doing an awesome job. Love your videos

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@AusJackal]

I enjoyed watching Chris' videos during your visit to NC. I noted before you mentioned it that you and he do your work very differently and while I've wondered why Chris seems to struggle to achieve his work... having said that he generally works alone and that accounts for a lot of what he does and how he does it... I truly admire Chris' skills and work ethic and remember you have multiple staff in particular Jerry to achieve your goals... you both have excellent skills, knowledge and work ethics... I love to watch your videos and see you turn a piece of dirt into a pond... I hope Chris gets a chance to return the favor...

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@paulr5875]

We all can learn from each other for sure!👍👍

[@thomasleonard1846]

Definitely advantageous to experience other geographical areas and techniques, I salute you!

[@renabee8246]

Been watching you and Chris on his channel. You guys really had me laughing. So now I’m here to watch your channel.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and welcome to the channel

[@raymondrussell500]

It’s been fun watching the two of you working together. Thank you for sharing. Be safe and be healthy!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@edwardreidt1230]

You both had a great time doing the videos are great. one of the things I got from the Chrises video is the great friendship you both have, how you both kidded with each other and the challenge you both did together was funny

[@john7414]

I have 3 ponds on my property in Pa. two have a similar setup to Chris' they seem to break surface tension on the surface it seems to draw floating leaves etc. to drain easy to use a rake to clean debris away from drain and remove so you don't have a mess .

[@chazco]

Having followed both channels for quite some time this was great seeing you view of the differences in processes. Thanks for sharing this

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks for Watching

[@natesamedic]

Thank you for explaining the difference in the overflows. I have wondered why you each do it the way you do. It was enjoyable to watch you two work together. I enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Just found you from Chris's channel. I know on his big pond projects, like 2 acres plus, I can definitely see how a big dozer would be better utilized. They battle with the haul truck a lot. Even shut jobs down because of it. I'm going to go watch your pond project next. Before I watch his video on it. Your channel is awesome!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and welcome to the channel hope you enjoy

[@robertburns8673]

Loved your comparisons between the two of you and Chris. This is why I enjoy watching both of you!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@MichaelBrown-qn9hi]

I watched 2 professional work together to achieve a thing of beauty, like you said "The end result is what's important".

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@maxmacdonald7174]

Chris seemed to be relaxed working with you. Then again you seemed to have that knack with people.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@M31292]

I hope to see you two collaborate more often in the future. And hopefully next time Chris lend you a hand. The dream would be a large project together with Chris, MBTS, Captain and the others. Could be the best comedy on KZbin haha! Keep it up and coming!

[@kenore4003]

Chris also lives in two different worlds. One is doing jobs for the company with the company equiptment and his uncle John. The other is on his own with his equiptment and most generally alone.

[@tonycole613]

DP it’s good to see you down in North Carolina you and Chris seem to be working real real well together learning the different techniques enjoy your trip down y’all stay safe pons coming together

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@littlefinkle7757]

Definitely great to have the opportunity to work with others who are very good at their craft. Education never stops for those who desire to be the best they can be. Great video and you weren't 2 months behind Chris on releasing this one. 😁

[@brycejeannotte7699]

I am new to your channel, been with Chris for some time. It was really great to get your perspective on the differences between you methods. Looking forward to more of you videos.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks welcome to the channel

[@TacticalMainframe]

It was awesome seeing you two work together. Keep on doing that works for you. Enjoy all your videos.

[@Christoffer83]

Nice to see both of your videos of the same pond build. Two different styles of videos that compliments etch other, just like on the job suite. Nice explanation of the different work methods.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@BealyGood]

I really like the way you edit your videos and attention to detail. Great to meet you.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy same here

[@erikgiggey4783]

i liked how you both gelled working together, as a software developer i learned long ago, the end product is what matters, both of you use what primarily supports your business, neither is wrong, you both get the job done, i watch both channels and others because i like to see many ways of doing things.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and same applies here

[@brucehuff5566]

That had to be a great working vacation. Looks great. Stay safe

[@DirtPerfect]

It was

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Loved the video. I've been watching Chris for a couple months now. Just found your channel today. Love both channels.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks hope you enjoyed the channel

[@alanhutchins4233]

Thank you for taking the time to explain the different methodologies. Very interesting.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@SpeedSmith]

Good to get your perspective on what works and not works for you verses Chris.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@dalecherry4044]

My son is in southern Indiana doing ground work on solar fields. He says he likes the area. Good fishing in private ponds.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup I know where he is spoofing just down the road

[@andrewcarnes1726]

Nice seeing y'all work together

[@StoicThrower]

I always enjoy videos with Letsdig18! Thanks for sharing.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@jwg19444]

👍👍 Seemed like a nice collab series of independent operators with complimentary skill sets. I'm looking forward to your hybrid street legal haul solution with Lt. Dan.

[@DirtPerfect]

Me To thanks

[@wbulex]

Enjoyed watching the comparison between two great earthmover contractors.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@exotictones1054]

Fun seeing you guys work together .good vid dude.

[@frank4532]

Loved theys videos Really liked seeing you working together Thanks for sharing 👍

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

Did North Carolina get the leading edge of the spoils that were pushed down by the glaciers all those years ago? That could explain the variety of soil types in such a small area.

[@projectturbocoupe4897]

Enjoyed watching you two work together, seeing the project through both cameras, and listening to each of you narrate. Hoping Chris makes it over to Derby some day. I think he'd be as impressed with the 850s as you were with the 220.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@jimmycurran5355]

Awesome video. Good to see the two of you working together.

[@pommy71]

It was really interesting hearing your Comments on this job basically being the same as Chris,s. It has been interesting and very enjoyable to see two experienced self employed operators getting together on the one project and working so well together.. It will be fun seeing Chris get together with you again on your home ground. Thank you to both of you for all the content you put out there for us to watch.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@jcgoogle1808]

Interesting video. Good discussion on approaches. Chris is coming along. It used to be brutal watching him leap frog piles of dirt with the excavator. Not that he's not an expert excavator operator, but adding a dozer to his fleet/pond builds is a long over due good step, just like adding your off road haul truck is for you. (Although if it's dry, renting as many regular dump trucks as needed can be done fairly cheaply for on (or off) site hauling.)

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@DefaultName-bw1bx]

Really enjoyed these videos from you and Chris and love your attitude about learning from each other. A new subscriber.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and Welcome to the channel

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Great video , really nice to see you two working together

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@Phil_86]

DP thanks for explaining the difference in how to move dirt and pond building. Like you said both methods work great and end result is a nice looking pond that will hold the water. I did notice the difference in the overflow methods you both did and thanks for explaining it. Stay safe and keep the great videos coming!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@michaelmullins1290]

A smart person will always admit, there can be another way to do things right. Pretty cool that you went and helped Chris do it his way. Next, Chris comes to help you. Soon I hope.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@richardparnell8235]

Nice video, showing respect for each others skill sets. And even tho you both work with different topography, requiring a different approach to the job, you still work together as a great team to get the job done.

[@Losttoanyreason]

It's so odd to hear you so soft spoken compared to your regular kidding around with your own gang. Really enjoyed seeing my two favorite diggers collaborating. The sign of a real professional is them recognizing that they don't know everything and are always ready and willing to learn something new from someone else.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks