Replacing An Undersized Road Culvert Pipe

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[@Frederwin]

Chris, you’re the best I’ve ever seen with all your equipment and tools......like a gifted surgeon..... Truly enjoy watching your videos daily..... Thank you..!!

[@IR-nq4qv]

You're only sayin that cause it's true

[@dogbucket]

You beat me to it. When I was a kid and my dad was trying to teach me how to do something, sometimes he would say 'maybe a little bit less like butchery, and more like surgery'. Chris is the dirt surgeon.

[@IR-nq4qv]

​@@dogbucket Wise words from a father...It doesn't matter what the profession is, finesse comes with being consistent in taking pride and care in whatever task you choose to do in life. Everybody is good at something, some are just more talented than others.

[@epilepsysoda6824]

'Andrew Camarata has entered the chat'

[@IR-nq4qv]

@@epilepsysoda6824 Lol ..Ehhh I did this before and I found that when it doesn't fit you get a bigger hammer... Andrew as a surgeon, "Nurse give me two zip ties and a soldering gun, we have a bleeder here..

[@RumMonkeyable]

For working guy/gal clothes and footwear, can't think of a better channel Ariat could pick to sponsor. letsdig18 ROCKS.....literally......😛🤗😎👍❤️️

[@tcsdoc]

I like to watch Chris’s videos before working on my home projects. Watching a skilled professional motivates me match the detail he puts into each project.

[@ogreatmaster8334]

New boots and jeans, gonna impress the Doosan Lady on Monday... !!!!!

[@alfadoofus]

LOL . I was gonna say that but she should be impressed by his work and machinery

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Yea you right, lmaoooo I dint even think about that, so that’s why he got the new boots and pants. Lmaoooo

[@Robert.84-]

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[@alfadoofus]

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[@randyhall5540]

I’m a driver for ADS, nice to see the product installed

[@ADSpipe1]

Very nice!

[@markreetz1001]

Good job Chris. I was a little surprised your dam held up so well because it was just mud and rocks. But when you went back to it, it was holding up really well and was quite full. Shows why you're running the machine & I'm watching it on KZbin! lol!

[@gold-diggersanonymous1085]

Hi Chris,WOW man, you upload so many video's in great quality doing a great job, awesome!!! stay healthy & safe!!!👍👍👍

[@kieranosullivan02]

True I don't get around to watching every one but enjoy them when I do

[@adavazquez3378]

That's a excellent job and it looks BEAUTIFUL, i love seeing water runing💝💝💝

[@warrenbridges4095]

Ariat has been my go to work boot for many years.. currently have 3 pair, most comfortable boots I've ever worn.

[@chrissmith513]

Funny how they had the little pipe in there ! Good thing you came along ! 🤗

[@janne65olsson]

I think it is a video of Chris making this pass from the beginning. So i think this were a kind of backwork for him. /J

[@asarand]

I can tell that there is no shortage of jobs for you. You do great work Chris. You're definitely a role model for young people. I hope they are watching you so that you can instill a good work ethic in them.

[@davidglaum2538]

I really enjoy the way you use the machine it is part of you. The bucket can twist and turn any way you need it to and you pay attention to the details that gets the job done right.

[@gilbucknam1780]

Looking good Chris, now you just need a jean shirt and jean jacket and you have yourself a Canadian Tuxedo.

[@jimmystrain883]

CHRIS YOUR THE KING OF CONSTRUCTION BEAUTIFUL JOB AS USUAL

[@keithwelton]

Chris has blown his annual clothing budget in one go this year. New boots and jeans, what extravagance. He must be making a fortune this year.

[@letsdig18]

I only go shopping about once every 2-3 years lol

[@giovannip919]

I would love to see that new culvert operating under a heavy rain - very cool!

[@dougwatts2732]

Ariat Rebar boots are awesome. Straight out of the box and on your feet already broke in.

[@michaelsmith7425]

Really nice job, using the available creek rocks for dressing/rip-rap and reusing the road dressing to save money for your customer gave me a new found respect for you :) Well done Sir !

[@conqueyourworld]

I am digging them boots. I have a pair of Justin steel toe and Ariat with oil resistant soles. Great for these working conditions.

[@Mike7478F]

Amazing. Well done sir. Those customers have made a wise choice employing your services. Bad luck for those who don't. I so enjoyed watching your skills on this one.

[@ricklane8554]

Chris ambitious and hard working man!

[@jeanenehea]

It was relaxing after all your hard work to watch the water flow through the new culvert while you were working on the other side. Thanks.

[@craigwavra3495]

Always like the weekend projects. Amazing the ideas you come up with when it’s only you. Liked how you set the pipe.

[@TL64329]

I really enjoy this type of jobs. You work so efficiently with that mini and seem to know what the next move is to minimize the work to be done. Great job.

[@GlobalistJuice]

That mini has served you well!

[@keithdunlap2701]

Like a Glove Man !!, Shot right on threw there as it should, another one in the books , job very well done !! Have a Great Evening Chris....On too the Next !!

[@myrtleman9623]

Chris, I enjoy how you methodically go at the job ending up with as you call it a "pretty" finish.

[@bobolson9865]

It's been along winter I keep losing track of what day it is. I've got to look ànd see what truck Chris is driving and then I can at least tell if it's the weekend or not. Soon I'll be able to Play in the dirt myself and problem will be solved. LoL

[@pattonph1]

Like the little mach. I have been doing this kinda work since 1967. You never Never start to fill in a pipe from the sides. You Always -----you hold the pipe down while filling from top. Always Try it!!!! Filling from sides leaves voids that can leak later. Rain down from top fills as you go... But you gotta hold it down. Your pipe picked up an inch or so. That leaves a part of Non-Compacted fill

[@Geekmasterproduction]

The way he snuck in the Ariat Advertisement was sooo smooth. It took me 10 minutes to realise that they sponsored him lol.

[@Binford2500]

Ariat boots are hands-down my favorites. Super comfy, and last longer than any of my other boots.

[@rkbrauercontractingservice2950]

Dual wall Corrugated...my favorite pipe.

[@richardclark148]

All your machines always look so clean..... a good workman always looks after his tools

[@bartramdilks26]

I have seen everyone of your videos of the last two years, you really do great work! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

[@thomasstrout1738]

Nice job Chris. I bought a brand new VIO-55-6A ( new red color) last summer and had the extra counterweight added. It took a few weeks to come in so I used it quite a bit without the counterweight. After the weight was added it made a big difference when using a 4 foot bucket. It added 4 inches to the swing clearance.

[@letsdig18]

I was wondering how much of a difference it made. thats good to know

[@thomasstrout1738]

@@letsdig18 I am very happy with the machine. I upgraded from a very nice John Deere 35D. The counterweight was $2600.00 but it really stabilizes the machine when reaching out with the 4 foot bucket full of wet gravel.

[@russellstephan6844]

Last Fall I manually dug a 13' hole to accept a 12' deep, 2' diameter culvert pipe as a huge external sump pump well casing. It took two months of nearly daily sweaty labor. Not only did I have to dig enough for the actual hole, I needed to terrace for manual dirt hauling out, access, and room to swing a mattock and spade shovel. The effort would have only taken a couple of days with a backhoe. But then, neighbors and friends wouldn't have been so impressed either... ;-) I'm envious of your toys!

[@John-yt5zr]

Another fine job, and what a nice little creek to have on one’s property to explore.

[@Thudd100]

Lookin spiffy. 😁 Nice touch putting a camera on the down side. I was thinkin, "I'd sure like to see the drain". And BAM! there it was.

[@mslorry3420]

I was waiting for a homemade sail boat to come through the calvert.

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Haha! Now that would be funny

[@johnbeck9997]

by the looks of the wash, they may need two of those big pipes and some rip rap

[@brennansnitkey8530]

Consult Post 10 before making any changes

[@markhayhurst1496]

so simple a procedure, yet so interesting to watch.

[@Outeniqua_Hiking]

The rain you never seem to have a shortage of also creates these kinds of jobs . Wish i was living in a part of the world where there simply is no shortage of rain. Great job

[@FarmPrepper1]

Came across your channel searching for info on my Komatsu rig. Brought me to tears how much your attitude and manners remind me of my adopted Brother and best friend Jack Causey Jr of Musella Ga . We would argue like brats who gets to run what. Couple of equipment junkies. God Bless you and Keep showing em how its done!👍👊😎

[@SPUDHOME]

This is fantastic, i have never seen a mini sheep foot. Or whatever it is called. It does a great job. Chris as usual you are the man.

[@chrisoaks4767]

Installed 60’ of 48” pipe a few years ago with a string level and a wore out Bobcat E20 mini. Would never have attempted if I hadn’t watched and studied so many of your videos. Thanks

[@charlesberry9683]

Hardest working man in the business.

[@RandomAmerican3000]

I once thought I wanted to do work like this. But it was just a pipe dream.

[@ron827]

Great job as usual. You are more accurate with the bucket than I am with a hand shovel. :-)

[@tlm3574]

Great job of removing tube without damaging it. Really a challenge with the rocks! It will definitely live to be reset another day.

[@Bow-j6c]

These videos remind me of my Grandfather when we use to dig post holes ,He would tell us in uncertain terms, Hey boy what comes out of a hole must go back in it other wise the post is loose and your not ramming the dirt in properly,Your a great operator and worker love your videos,

[@greghoffstadt667]

On to the next!! Great work Chris

[@gl309495]

Now, if you could get the compactor to work left and right as well as out and back. how about designing a four way 😉quick coupler

[@steveholton4130]

Or just have a big time heavy duty swivel between the quick-connect mount and the actual sheep's foot so that it would swivel to roll the same direction as the movement of the arm no matter what direction that might be. SDH the Great Unknown in CT

[@karlschupp8552]

They have one......alot more money though! Lol

[@gl309495]

@@steveholton4130 I thought of that also, but the swivel would be a weak point and make the arm longer.

[@steveholton4130]

@@gl309495 I'm not sure that what I was thinking of would be weaker but it would add a hundred pounds of weight to the roller and six inches to the effective length. It would just be a pair of heavy duty collars rotating against each other on a short length of large round stock with serious amount of grease zerks and serious welding.

[@gl309495]

@@steveholton4130 I was thinking along the lines of a grocery cart caster only HEAVY duty. pretty much the same. BUT, the swiveling would make it swivel at both ends of a swipe and make a hole. A 4-way quick coupler could just be 2 additional coupler bars perpendicular to the existing bars. Not arguing, just brainstorming. Will we get a patent for this, (don't think so)

[@myrtleman9623]

The quality of your work keeps your Uncle John in business and your weekend business busy. You got the formula for success. I predict you ll retire a rich and satisfying man.

[@philipwolf825]

thanks chris for entertaining all of us, never get tired of watching, always something new

[@isaacjacobs6192]

Thank you for the educational video as always. i will be tackling a similiar project and now i have more confidence to do it right.

[@kittty2005]

You are just too much, I really love your channel, the thing I like most is you get your point across with few words, and you get a ton of views , I'll try to get you some more.

[@michaelryall7893]

Good morning Chris from the UK, It never ceases to amaze how much work you get done in a day ! You are a true professional and workaholic ,bet you feel a lot happier now you are 95% finished at the new vet place that's been taking about six months. The excavator rescue video was a blinder for you - over 6.8m views...well done.

[@tomstephens4971]

You could never dig in the creek like that here in California let's be nice not to have to worry about that. Damn good work

[@assassinlexx1993]

The owner watch you do a top job. You listen to the hydraulics and you can tell, that you are right at maximum pressure. Chris you never mess around. You do the job looking better than ever. Where others be still standing figuring it out. 👍🇺🇸

[@timg8138]

When setting culvert pipes, should they be set so the normal flow of water is just at the bottom so when the water rises it has the wider midsection of pipe for flow or should the normal flow be set closer to mid way so it always has the widest section?

[@paulstoneburner3075]

It is recommended that 10% of the diameter of the pipe be set below the bottom of the stream channel.

[@vchism712]

I run a small Kabota front end loader/backhoe on occasion for my bro in law's plumbing company and watch your vids for tips! We're looking to add a small trackhoe to the plumbing company for the versatility I've seen on your channel! Great job! I wish you offered a "mentorship" so I could come work for you for a week or two and learn some tricks in my retirement!

[@bryanlloyd1099]

I have been dealing with a muscle problem called Dystonia and Your videos inspire me to work harder everyday!!👍👍

[@zman92630]

Your experience shows, brother. You are so efficient on that thing!

[@zippymax1]

You should collaborate with Post 10 (great culvert unclogging channel) and do some clandestine vigilante culvert repairs.

[@Mephiston]

Drainage dream team: Post 10, DrainAddict, Letsdig18

[@zippymax1]

@@Mephiston I'll have to check out DrainAddict. Thanks!

[@jenniferbutcher8393]

Wouldn't you love to see those 2 together....talking culverts and going out to explore and critique some? You tube dream come true! Awesome!

[@Mephiston]

@@zippymax1 He's a funny Aussie bloke with his job supervisor Ratty that does interesting work, I hope you enjoy.

[@donniebrown2896]

@@Mephiston and he has video proof that corn never goes away......never!!!! Lol

[@desolatemetro]

Nice, I think the culverts are probably my favorite type of job.

[@richardrice3137]

great idea to use that useless island for the temporary dam! shows how smart the operator really is. WELL DONE!

[@richardvernick4280]

And looking fine as frog hair and not half as fluffy. That looks great Chris have to say your the man with that equipment it is fun to watch you work a job. Please Take Care and allways watch your self around all equipment big or small.

[@george8873]

The creek should've had a bigger culvert from the start. Creek is flowing nicely now, especially after removing and using the rocks. Also, those are some spiffy boots. Look really nice.

[@gailrowland1672]

Beautiful road through the trees

[@TBJK07Jeep]

I used to wear Red Wing & then switched to (American Made)Keen. I like the slip on boots, but they are hell on my ankles. Keep up the good work.

[@terryturner2712]

I truly enjoy your videos and your witty comments 🤣🤣

[@andreasfrank6544]

Cool work! I miss your comments it is always cool when you speak at the diging! 👌👍

[@kirk467]

A lot of these guys on other sites sure could learn so from watching you my friend, I could name a few but I imagine you would know the ones if you get the chance to watch a few! lol you’re #1 brother! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@FJB2020]

This almost looks like he is redoing another youtubers work..

[@koreywilliams4570]

Finally got the leaf springs for my truck today. Kinda suprised it was a Sunday delivery, but glad there here. Now I just need my diff gasket stuff and I can start putting little brittle back together. Really need to get the tint redone and have a decal made for the back glass that says little brittle.

[@stephencarlson1160]

Chris they say if u love doing a particular type of work. You will be good at it. And you certainly are precise on all ur jobs. Stay safe great vids.

[@darlenemeek2201]

I got a piece like this Culvert and cut it into 3 feet sections. Makes great planters! And one I use for kitchen scraps for auto compost bin.

[@hilltophunter]

Very impressive on your finesse and video creation. You are definitely a master in your craft

[@jshef2624]

Be careful what you wish for... For years as I sat on a machine in the cool (or hot) air in God's country, I wished I could be in a warm office (or cool)...Now as I sit here at my desk in an office watching these videos wishing I was back in the great outdoors. I enjoy your videos.

[@robbieeades1956]

That guy on that other mini-ex should have came over and held the pipe down with his bucket while you got some cover over it. That would have helped a lot by keeping the pipe from moving any.

[@Fireball-il7mr]

Really enjoy your work. Rented a mini-ex for a month, to clean things up around my place. Started as a weekly rental, but the monthly is only twice the price of a single week.

[@ja5onl6]

Back in the days when I worked for a local township we always elevated the road 20' each side of a creek crossing. In the event of a major flood the bridge, culvert, box culvert would be fine and the road would wash which is much easier to fix due to permitting of putting a new pipe in.

[@PortersMob]

The sad part of jobs like this is you know the land owner already paid to do it wrong twice before, since the small pipe looked like the original and the other was added after the first time it washed out.

[@janne65olsson]

Sad to say. But i think Chris put all 3 pips in. I am quite shore he have a video, were he make this pass ower and lay the first pipes. /J

[@davemi00]

Just a Silent Smile from Chris, either way. 😉😏

[@davemi00]

Glenn Haege (rip) 2020, only Water - Always Wins !!

[@derke123]

@@janne65olsson its usually the land owner who will try to save money by having the operator put in two smaller pipes instead of one big one to save money thinking itll work just as well 😅

[@droceretik]

@@janne65olsson sure

[@robertcassick8614]

Very interesting! Thanks for taping it!

[@localcrew]

That cofferdam worked great.

[@williamdavis922]

I really like that new compactor, if it works as good as it looks to be working.

[@billneedham1286]

I could watch you for hours! When I was a kid long time ago 13 yrs old I used to play with HD 9 Dozers & Buro Crane & any thing else that was on Tracks! my DAD was a Master Mechanic for the RR and use to take me to work in the summer. age here is 81 gave up my CDL 3 years ago. Bad heart. 73 Bill

[@mongo6041]

New work Duds . Letsdig18GQ you go Young Man.

[@patricknorman8358]

Go Chris you the man. Great Jo's as always brother !

[@fancybobbybob]

You’re an artist with that machine, well done - thanks for posting!

[@BobCaseyAerial]

I can see why your always so busy..One day a Culvert next day clearing a lot etc etc.. I've seen some good operators in my day, most were big crane operators....Been around guys with backhoes and dozers.. BUT, your one of the best i've had the pleasure to watch...I'm sure your Clients and soon to be clients know this... I just #HOPE you take time for #You & the #Family all work and no play-----> I think you know the rest..LOL...I'm just glad you share your work in #KZbinLand.. Because i'll keep watchin....#StayWell #StaySafe

[@jonlowe8727]

Ha. These pipes look like there ready to pop out, but the suction they get is incredible. Handled like a pro 👌

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Chris another quality job and video. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

[@MRIsomewhaereguy]

LD18= 👍when starting the video. Certainly a good idea and thank you for being a great worker Sir!

[@stevemartinez6757]

Bought my first pair of Ariat work boots a couple of years ago. I won't wear any other brand. They were comfortable "out of the box" and didn't really require any break in.

[@timziegler9358]

Excellent job replacing that culvert! Enjoyed watching a real Pro at work. Best wishes.

[@noahproblemo1257]

Double the pipe diameter and you get four times the volume so from an 18" to a 48" it’s roughly 7 times volume. Probably good enough.

[@augustreil]

Correct. Most people don't understand that two, 24'' pipes will not carry as much water as a single 48''

[@K7DFA]

I was just doing the math . . . . 4 of the 24" pipes just to "EQUAL" the flow ("cross sectional area"), of the 48"! 😯 Leaving the 24" in the ground almost seems like a useless gesture by comparison. 🙂 Two 48" ers, and some "rip-rap" (as suggested in a different comment), may have saved the homeowner another visit by Chris to tear the driveway up again?!?!

[@Debbiebabe69]

@@K7DFA if a beever disrupts the flow to the big culvert, the big culvert gets clogged by mud/debris, or it caves in, the 24 will be enough 99.9% of the time. In fact the 18 was probably enough to carry the flow of the stream 99.9% of the time. Its just the odd overwhelming rainfall incident that will overtop the road hence why he put in the 48.

[@trader4239]

Very nice lucky to be working in such fine setting

[@FB-tq5ln]

Nice job. You make it look simple to do. Enjoy your working videos. Greeting from Dublin Ireland bless you.

[@satan2133]

Not bad for a rookie ha ha. Great job Chris. Stay healthy and safe from Alberta Canada 🇨🇦

[@TheVideoSteve]

Chris: Kept waiting for you to use the compacting attachment in a 'hammer mode' instead of trying to roll it only about 1' on that dirt around the pipe. Great videos. I look fwd to every one each day.

[@bobbietower7185]

Nice boots!! Love the longer videos.....some of the other youtube videos i watch on a regular basis are not long enough.....but you do alot of long ones!! great work