Building A New Driveway And Turn Around

[@earlsmithson4749]

Man, this video has it all, clearing, digging, hauling, spreading and finishing. Great work Chris.

[@makingithappen5178]

What a wonderful place to live and a long driveway provides peace and quiet.

[@JerryBeatFreak]

That driveway turned out really nice. Don't blame him for wanting to see that boulder, love that drive in to the property. What a place to live!

[@warren519]

SO peaceful to watch you excavate the land. Awesome

[@Silverhornet81]

Am I the only one who determines what job hes on by the thumb now? After seeing that new thumb in action I want to see more of it. That design is brilliant and best of all, it makes sense! Its one of those "why didn't anyone think of this before?" kinda things. Chris made it happen. Game changer.

[@cindyking9813]

I loved the boulders! It’s amazing what nature can do.

[@fredoropesa4939]

I swear I never get tired of watching your videos they’re all very interesting and I like how you explain what you’re doing and not over explain

[@kens.3729]

I’m sure you receive plenty of repeat work because customers are pleased with your work ethic. 👍

[@kathydoebke1059]

Lol lol l)

[@davidrobins4025]

Very nice job on the boulders and the driveway. Looks great.

[@davidbrickey5925]

Another nice driveway put in. You guys be safe out there.👍☕️🍀

[@cdish33]

@letsdig18 gotta love them sharp teeth and cutting edges on the new bucket when it comes to breaking trees in half! that little machine is very impressive though, it handles the 48in bucket very good and seems like it's got some decent power for a 160!

[@ranger2316]

That little skidsteer just gets it done ... no fuss, no muss. Great job!

[@bobcriss600]

I’ve watched several of your videos Chris. Am amazed at how smoothly you operate any piece of equipment you gave.... excavator, skid steer, dozer, grader, even just farm tractor... I’ve also watched several other operators in heavy equipment and I’d have to say, by far you, sir, are the best smoothest heavy equipment operator I’ve seen videos of!...

[@heathworsley8347]

I remember this job as well with the army truck but you sure didn't have the skid steer with the four-way bucket. That sure made that new section of driveway look nice good work Chris thanks for sharing.

[@kjwoodlief]

Lots of nice homes down those long driveways. The giant boulders are awesome. Too bad you can't burn that brush pile. 🏡🙂🔥

[@jdmkidd91]

Great Job Chris, I bet the folks are loving their new driveway/turn around spot. Keep up the good work buddy.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I remember that job. The boulders are very cool it’s crazy how you guys just randomly have them in places out there. Pretty slick with the 4in1 👍🏻

[@gordo4559]

When you get older when you are thinking back how long something has been, when you think it’s 5/6 years ago actually it’s 12/15 years lol scary how fast time flies when you get older like me now that I’m 66 years old

[@davidchapman7667]

I've been having this exact same thought these last few weeks. But it was about my kids; twin girls will be 18 in a month, son will be 17 in 2 months. Where did the time go?? Best projects I could ever have dreamed to help create. Lots of demo work, building and repairing, plenty of mistakes, cursing and praying too. Not done yet though. Not sure if you ever finish these projects.

[@alexosborne5629]

@@davidchapman7667 You can never complete jobs like this, all you can do is mould them into responsible young people and send them on their way. Let them find their own path, you supply the base on which they grow 👍

[@BigDawgCleveland]

So true, I am 65.

[@melissadyche8325]

I’m 67 will be 68 in November

[@kirk467]

That’s the first time I’ve heard you say that you didn’t know what type of tree it is! You always know the different types of trees you take down, your the tree master! lol

[@wansolve2036]

Great video nice work, that's for sharing. Hope the owner knows that clearing the brush and trees from around that Boulder that green moss covering it will soon die off.

[@chuwawa5]

Love what you do Chris, you’re videos have been helping me pass the time as i recover from surgery Thank you

[@meloniewalston2273]

You do Awesome work. Wish there were more people with your work ethic.

[@tedgarus1424]

I never comment in any video except for this one, that boulder scene is fantastic!

[@charlesmactaggart1676]

I like that bucket on the skid steer, very versatile.

[@davecrable1356]

New section of driveway really turned out nice. The existing driveway could use a few loads to freshen it up.

[@davestinson5691]

I been a fan since way back when. I remember u putting track on 210 w a log. U deserve much success. NOTHING but respect to men like you!!!!!!!

[@Fedharrison5634]

Looks like that new bucket and thumb is working good for you it fits just right..Sure miss Tim.. Thanks Chris for you hard work.. Stay Safe....

[@raywilson800]

Chris makes it look so easy...wish I could open a jar of pickles that easy😎

[@pegpowell2486]

Looks really nice. So enjoy your videos.

[@donmiller358]

Another great video, Chris. Man, I'd loive to have a couple hundred acres with a house tucked way back in it like that.

[@raywilson800]

That's one huge pile of brush!😎

[@michaelkoop6731]

Great job. Love the big boulders.

[@sandrarivera285]

Chris never thought I say this about dirt... It's beautiful red color rich n even fluffy... Like u just want to roll n the dirt... Beautiful property.... 🤓💕

[@melissadyche8325]

Love hearing the trees pop when you break them

[@kirk467]

Those boulders are awesome, another good job Chris!

[@nickbeam5432]

A very nice job... Well done Sir !

[@thewiremanbig]

The machine sure is smooth tracking in to the job!

[@kirk467]

Driveway looks great CHRIS!

[@robertrockwell7581]

pretty cool that he wants the rock as part of the landscaping as you drive in. one hell of a conversation piece.

[@magnanimus9692]

I'm really digging this channel.

[@albruce1949]

that skid steer bucket makes the job look a lot easier then a normal one

[@juliorosado8777]

Thanks Chris 4 talking about the property that you did Now my night is all set I'm gonna be watching 5 years ago I put him on auto play and I'll just start playing right after this one it's a rainy night here in Missouri now I get something to watch love your videos you going young man

[@jayschafer1760]

Glad you left that holly tree standing. Landowners should try to nourish that tree and let it grow bigger... Holly is one of the most expensive species of wood that is native to the U.S., with retail prices in the $20-30 range for a kiln-dried board foot (that's 1"x12"x12", or 1/12 cubic foot, after drying and shrinking in the kiln). Holly is one of the absolute whitest woods around, and is prized by woodworkers for that reason. Relative to other trees, holly trees tend to be relatively small, rare, and and require special care when harvesting and drying, which also contributes to the high prices for holly wood.

[@jeffthomas6158]

Damn Chris. You made that look amazing. I mean anyone could do it but you did it the best way. If you ever near Tulsa find me cause my son and me both would love to meet you and hopefully get a machine for ya to do some work out on some acreage!! Looks amazing.

[@mischef18]

Time goes so fast these days it's hard to remember any length of time other than when ya last peed. Those rocks really did need to be shown off properly as part of the farms patina. Enjoyed the video too. Stay safe ya'll.

[@jamjames1971]

I've been your fan for along time and you are such a hard and dedicated worker I can't remember this but I'll prolly down the road.

[@carlvinsant7449]

How do you turn Netflix off your how do you turn Netflix off your TV TV

[@stevekline3383]

That skid loader bucket is slick!

[@brettwilliamson9272]

Five years and it still looks great

[@phillipwright7124]

I love your videos, you are good I learn alot of trick with your technique.

[@APNFORD]

That's a huge difference from what you started with. Looks great.

[@richwielechowski5191]

The 4 way bucket on the skid steer has amazing versatility.

[@gethinjones1348]

Such a tidy finish on the job, great work Chris 👌 👍

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Another great video Chris keep them coming you and John and yawls family y’all stay safe and I wish Tim the best luck on his new adventure with his new job so I hope you tell him that a lot of people wondering about him because I really liked him but anyway a great video man

[@cyrilhudak4568]

So Tim is really gone?

[@stephenkeefer3436]

When did Tim leave? I watch every video religiously and dont recall anything being said.

[@kasnitch]

far as I could tell Tim was a good hand and worked well . gonna miss him working with Chris .

[@chetthejet3896]

@@stephenkeefer3436 Nor did I know he is gone.

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

Repeat customers, when they still remember you after 5 years you did a fine job the first time.

[@MRIsomewhaereguy]

I think this was one of the first videos I saw. I may have seen it by going back to older videos, but I've also been watching KZbin about 6 years. This job turned out great!

[@michaelvercande8175]

I think the reason I love this channel is because he has the job that every kid wants. Boys with Toys.

[@HaroldC4000]

We have some of those granite outcroppings here in Northern California. And Chris, that big bug was trying to get even for you destroying his home.

[@forky-reviews-and-rants]

Great update video of this place...Also you had a big shout out from the Upstate Brush Control channel on there latest video..Stay Safe

[@hi-seas]

That new bucket and thumb is a beast!!

[@xj9ox]

Your ancient druids' stone altar turned out pretty good.

[@johng8473]

I know you want to light that fire when time comes. LOL

[@kirk467]

I can’t understand why y’all burn hickory trees, I’d love to get my hands on some of that wood! I do a lot of smokin and hickory is a wonderful flavor wood!

[@Skorpychan]

Not worth hauling the logs away. Virus means the lumber market tanked.

[@MatthewHoag77]

I remember that old road project. The General did the job of moving all that dirt, and it was a bit of a mess for a while. Fun times, indeed.

[@greghoffstadt667]

Great video as always Chris. The artistic look you left behind. With the trees within the boulders was a great look. Also read alot of the comments. Thought it might be of some interest for you. All the granite out cropings in N. Carolina are from the result of plate tectonics. I looked it up. Don't trust Wikipedia ha ha

[@stanleybroadhead8978]

I have come to expect nothing less than perfection on your jobs and you've never let me down. If you don't mind me asking, where is Tim? Stay safe out there.

[@NotSureJoeBauers]

I believe that is what you would call a "glacial erratic" boulder or outcropping

[@ArnieD17]

Exactly.

[@kb7722]

That's what she said?

[@jcadult101]

Too far south for that, glaciation only made it to southern Ohio slanting up towards Northern Pennsylvania. There was an extensive, Himalaya like range from the collision of the african plate, These are probably remnants of that.

[@greghoffstadt667]

Plate tectonics is the reason for the diverse topography of the Carolinas. Some of the rocky out cropping are said to be 1.8 billion years old. Y'all made me wonder. So I looked it up. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@ArnieD17]

@@jcadult101The Boone Fork glacier was in about his location and probably the source. And yes looked it up. Not part of my country. The alps were caused by Africa moving north. The Himalaya Mountains were caused by the subcontinent of India slamming into Asia. Useless fact 1023 at one time the Appalachian Mountains rivaled the Himalaya Mountains in height.

[@716racingchannel]

The glaciers dropped them there

[@ipanzerschrecku4732]

That's going to be one splendid blaze.

[@cthybrgss1]

I am a female and know very little about your line of work. But I want to say that I really enjoy watching your videos. It is very satisfying to see the outcome. I can see why you are called in to clean up other folks messes. I do have a question, what would you have to do if you dig up human remains? Kind of a morbid question, I know. Anyway thanks for sharing. Stay Awesome.

[@janvandenbos7085]

Building a new driveway and turn arround, wow those enourmous folders 👌👍⚠️

[@kneedeepinit]

I enjoy your videos, thank you. I wonder if there is any possibility of lowering the camera a little bit because it would be great to see your hands articulating the controls

[@kenactofkindness4017]

love that skid steer bucket first time to see it

[@keithdunlap2701]

Turned out Great as always Chris ! But, I don't think Ol' Boy knew what he was in for when he told "You" to just stack it up into a burn pile !! Cause you have had some "Hella Fires" !!! Lololol....The Massive one on your farm always comes to mind when you leave umm a Nice Bonfire to start !! lolol....Have a Great Evening Man !! On to the Next......

[@johncampbell6382]

Maybe the owners are gonna have a big party around the fire with all that brush as that will be some fire 🔥.

[@stevenprice9327]

Upstate brush control just gave you a shout out! Love both channels.

[@rebelyank6361]

Another great job. Man I would gladly trade you all the granite you want for some of that nice red clay lol. Being the granite state does have some disadvantages.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Imagine the geological force that pushed the big granite Boulder up from the Earth. Those boulders have been there for thousands of years. Notice how they are smooth and rounded over. The ice ages moved and smoothed those boulders. Then said well I'll leave one hear and hear. Amazing the power geological activity. God bless

[@raywilson800]

Barn door hinges on tailgate..cool😎

[@ebdiging583]

7 years i have being watching this letsdig18 and u do a great job on or your jobs some day i be like u a good experience excavator operator keep it up chris

[@ohhpaul7364]

I think it was 2013 when he did this job originally.

[@stevecobb6001]

Wow looks good now.......but i bet it will look AMAZING in 12 months time! great job

[@robertbradford2734]

You did them a favor with that culvert and the drainage, those Boulders probably have another third of them below ground.✌

[@johnhonebein6851]

Nice bucket!

[@Tiffy552]

Wow!! customer burning his own trash, i hope that doesn't become a habit depriving us of a burn.

[@darylb4814]

Awesome work again Chris.

[@williamspears4159]

GLAD TO SEE YOU GOT A 5 N ONE BUCKED FOR SKID STEER

[@melissadyche8325]

Crunch and break the trees ❤️ it

[@craigwavra3495]

I thought I recognized that road with the General. Welcome back.

[@MyTractorGuy]

Nice work. Always first class

[@johnnychapman2143]

Skid steer sounding like the Jetson's car.

[@rickhemeon817]

I was trying to figure out what I could do with those two boulders outstanding

[@derrickpettit3489]

Yea I remember those videos of that job Chris, unreal how big those granite boulders are, they are cool to see,

[@AmraphelofShinar]

I figured out that poplar tree = tulip tree (liriodendron tulipifera). Those have some beautiful and interesting flowers.

[@ReadTheShrill]

That holly tree growing out of the rock is a great reminder of what soil is: it's simply the result of millions of years of trees and other vegetation growing and dying, breaking up rocks into smaller and smaller rocks, and mixing with their own organic material, until it becomes soil. It's fascinating to think about how that happened.

[@gimiesome]

that turned out Awsome...

[@Frank-dz8jt]

Would like to understand how you Charge for your work? You seem to do so many different types of digging!

[@magnushansson3570]

The camera outside from a distance is always the best,in my opinion 👍🏼

[@brackoncorbridge1966]

Now thts a demolition ranch size bon fire right there.

[@chetthejet3896]

I am glad to hear it was Tim that wanted to move on to something of more interest. I was sad when I heard Tim was gone. I greatly respect Chris and was sad at the first thought how dumb or foolish to allow Tim to leave. Tim will do well. but he will be missed.

[@markelec95]

Love the driveway

[@bobbaer869]

Great job Chris 👍👍