Installing Rock On The Dam Face Huge 9 Acre Pond Project!

[@dburto13]

Using the mini to load the 350 bucket really shows the size difference! Awesome job Chris!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Agree. Made that bucket look like a teaspoon.

[@deernutOO]

Agree, perspective so evident soon as the mini showed up loading the 350 bucket.

[@donpanzer5348]

It reminded of the time he used the mini to load Barney.

[@KipdoesStuff]

@@donpanzer5348 yep, the road project near his house, was just thinking about that.

[@misterj1968]

That definitely woke me up....bigger all around machine than I thought..............

[@TexDrinkwater]

LOL mini loading the 350 - that's like watching a baby bird feed the mama bird.

[@dderbydave]

Been with you for years now. Still loving it. 😊

[@jiggsborah7041]

Same here. It's my number one channel. 😊

[@nigelhales874]

Me too it's brilliant

[@anth956]

@@dderbydave yeah I remember when he was just busting beaver dams and clearing land with his uncle. I remember when they used the old army truck for the off road. And then he was on the lookout for the off-road truck

[@misterj1968]

Hear Hear!!

[@Machines.In.Action]

The way you tackled that dam face installation with the rock is seriously impressive. Looks sturdy enough to survive any storm! ⛈

[@paulkelly1702]

Your skills with those machines is awesome.

[@r1mein54]

Chris is 'rockin an rollin'. Mini to 350 looks like a ladel filling a bucket. A very good repair job of a broken pond dam.

[@danl.909]

Loving this project. One of Chris’s most interesting pond jobs.

[@terryrogers1025]

That is a sweet start to the slicking up the finish dam and pond, that rock really gives it a really nice finish look plus being functional, I like it, thanks for the update, enjoyed watching.

[@eileenmori8560]

Really enjoyed watching the mini fill up the 350 - there is quite a bit of difference in the amount it can hold

[@Damoinion]

Just think how long it would take to load the dump truck with the mini!

[@daff.wallace2267]

Love watching you fill the 350 bucket with the mini, just shows the size difference. Cheers from Australia.

[@Todd.Roberts]

That rock makes that dam look great

[@waynetubbs5914]

Chris I know your uncle and parents are proud of how far you've come since you started and I also know it is a good feeling to have the equipment to do any job you set your mind to do!!! Happy digging!!!!!

[@kbye5323]

This is an amazing looking pond! Nice work Sir!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

That dam looks so nice. You build so well, the world could fall apart and that dam will still stand. Awesome job, Chris. Thank you for sharing.

[@leolarocque-v5v]

Love the way the Pond Looks You Got Magic in your in your mine .and fingers ,👍👍👍👍

[@jonmcdole1179]

Never realized the size difference between the mini and the 350. Thanks for showing that. Neat tools.

[@victorlawver6957]

Good idea using the 350 as the dump truck, using the mini to smooth it out

[@keithdunlap2701]

Yeah, That does really look good with the "Rock" on the face of the dam like that, I think !! And saves a lot of time in keeping the weeds, and grass down off of it. Got it really looking nice Chris !! Great as Always, Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next...

[@huggy1712]

Chris the rock makes a huge difference looks great also cool way to fill up the 350 bucket with strawberry.

[@prestonvaughn2078]

Good old Strawberry Shortcake. Jason Works a Lot nailed that one!

[@CH-vk6zy]

Time lapse so good! The tamping down part was great. Why is that so satisfying to watch?!

[@katschs3965]

The tamping down was in time with the music…dancing excavators are so entertaining!

[@Couchtripper]

That trickling of the stone as you glide along the top of the dam at about 27:15 was fantastic. You should make that a clip.

[@Baileeeeey]

I was thinking the same thing, looked so cool

[@howiemoth3847]

Love the time lapse tune, fits perfect. Some of the sand on the old dam would make excellent fish nesting location.

[@robertmackle1743]

love the tune as well,who is it &what is it called.

[@derrickpettit86]

I'd be doing the rock the same way. Chris, that's the best way to do it, place looks a world of difference since u started that project, awesome work, an thanks for sharing 🇺🇲✊👍🤙💪

[@gravelydon7072]

Chris, what you need is one of the rotating off road dumps. Like a PRINOTH PANTHER T14R.

[@roymagnus827]

loving this, but just a thought, if you syarted at the furthest point, your trips would be getting shorter as you went along. i know same time either way. but phsycalogically , better.

[@Machines-TV]

love to watching your videos thank for sharing🥰

[@aarongrabowski3775]

The bucket setup on the mini is bad ass. Thx for the video Chris.

[@tonybalm1513]

I've been watching you for about 7 years. It takes me back to my childhood in the 1970's. I used to spend hours watching machines digging out the landscapes. It was all Hymac's, Internationals, JCB's and CATs back in those day's. I can't believe how advanced the machines have become. Thanks Chris

[@DeanWagner-hv9em]

Very nice job Chris!

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

It's looking really good. Won't be long to be all wrapped up and on your way to your next one. Yep, she's sure looking good. Turtle's already have moved in. Nothing wrong with that. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦🐢🐢

[@davidshay4773]

Nice job with the rock 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@BootsOnABagger]

loading that 350 bucket with the mini is like loading the truck with the 220

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

How are such dams actually regulated by law in your country or is everyone allowed to build whatever they like on their land? Greetings from Germany.

[@martinfeldhoff45]

The untere Wasserbehörde here in good old Germany would die by heart attac, seeing anybody building a pond on their own 😂

[@scrappy7571]

@@martinfeldhoff45 Same here in New Jersey. The EPA, DEP ASPCA and just about every karen in town would have something to say about the build.

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

@@martinfeldhoff45 Exactly! And you have to rebuild it at once and you have to pay big penalty.

[@daneclark3161]

If it is not in a flood zone and it is less than 25' tall then around here you can do pretty much anything you want on your own property here in Kansas. Some of the drier states out west claim ownership to all surface water and you are not allowed to collect your own water.

[@rons4778]

I hope one day you will be able to show this dam ,pond ,lake full of water it’s going to double the value of the surrounding houses

[@johnleonard5323]

Looks like another piece of magic turning a pig's ear into a silk purse. So gratifying to see the finish after all the work you have put into the project. Brian must be happy

[@jerrygoggins5663]

Aww that’s so cute the little bitty excavator feeding the the big ol’ granddaddy excavator! 😅

[@wilburroth5150]

Looking really nice Chris!

[@kubinka879]

When you think the mini’s bucket is a good size, when it loads the 350 you get a better idea of just how big the 350’s bucket is.😊

[@doritleis2773]

The Rock Ribbon on the Dam Flank, in the Height from the to Explanation Water level, a first Class Idea. Make a good limitation that the Water not can dig off the Shore by Wind. Chris You the Pond Master! 👌

[@iamslbc]

Using the mini to load the big bucket reminds me of the old cartoons of feeding Baby Huey.

[@rozmoran1840]

What a great job Chris. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you.

[@robertvirtue]

WOW Chris you really did put pearls on that pig. The mini and the 350 is the real money shot. Great job.

[@MikeDudley-b4b]

that was bucker ballet Chris, lovely to watch.

[@davehoffman9767]

Boy O Boy you do great work Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@philipberry2704]

Pond dam is looking awesome!!!

[@vintageboostaircooled3415]

Thinking one of those off road tracked dump things with the bed that spins would work but you still have to finish with the mini thanks for the video 😊

[@roseannvolrath2271]

😘💯🤗❤️🤠🥰💐excellent job Chris

[@johnbeam-d3v]

Amazing. Took 10 miniex scoops to fill the 350 bucket. That is a amazing machine. Mini Ex looks like a tonka toy next to the 350. This has been a awesome group of videos. Thank you so much for letting me tag along. Keep them coming my friend!

[@zacdrilling4554]

It’s really coming together Chris

[@hydraulic-hum]

beautiful work, made the face of the dam look neat and tidy..

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Nice video Chris. The pond is looking great.

[@CAMBOMachinery]

Great Videos and professional operator guide 🎉❤❤

[@Chico-td2fy]

Looking amazing 😊

[@remiewatkins8032]

A amzing job Chris a real Artist just love your videos

[@joebacarella2829]

The mini bucket, filling the 350 really puts the difference of size in perspective, that`s a quarter million dollar beast Chris, be well my friend.

[@denniscochran3357]

Most difficult project, clear, burn, dredge, plan and regroup, execute, absolutely on it. Thank you for this amazing show !

[@paradislarry]

#WHAT A #GREAT ending to my day, an unexpected video as I sit down to supper 😎

[@donnamullins2089]

Mini scooping 1 cup at a time. Doing a good job. Bank looks great with the rock. Thanks Chris.

[@jeffterhune8573]

You know someone going to say, you need a wheel loader, still tear up the damn. Or a side dump, then your in and out of the equipment. Your right, just no good way. Looking good.

[@joejohnson7097]

Looking great thanks for the video

[@Damoinion]

I was up close behind a transporter this afternoon with the same model of 350 on it. Now I get the size! Our transporters here are all rear loading so I got a good close look at the bucket.

[@richardharty898]

Chris, you have a world class talent on earthmoving machines, fast, smooth and accurate which converts to less maintenance over time,in your hands the equipment barely breaks into a sweat yet production is extremely high. This coupled with all aspects of your meticulous forward planning is what will keep you going long after your competition has quit……a pleasure to watch, thank you.

[@jcullipher01]

This has been a great project!

[@mikebultema2536]

Been watching Chris since he was busting beaver dams. Loved this pond series. Can’t imagine what his trucking bill is going to be like getting all the equipment back home.

[@martymclamb5750]

Chris that looks amazing buddy .. 👉

[@waynetubbs5914]

Heard you saying your gonna be done this week bet your happy!!! Me myself I can't wait until you move on to the next project more videos to come!!! Happy digging!!!!

[@CharlesDavis-r5f]

Hi Chris it almost looks like you have a Dump Truck and your tail gatting the gravel down on the black Matt along the ponds edge and it's really cool of the ideas 💡 you have came up with !

[@als8326]

Using the mini to fill the 350 really shows the size difference that is amazing and very cool👍😊

[@thatdave86]

If your trucking friend had a side dumping trailer ,the rock could be layed out on the matting ,as you are doing with excavator ! There will always be pond jobs that you need to lay rock out on the edge's! Even a fertilizer spreader trailer ,converted to spread rocks or stones , tow that behind the Komatsu ?

[@kirbyknechtel7445]

🇨🇦 ❤The mini filling the bucket of the 350. LOVE IT!❤🇨🇦

[@alive6517]

amazing spreading with the 350 the last few were , well incredible talent.

[@denniswilliams7780]

Pretty work. 👍

[@shanewoodall7938]

U should look into getting a rock box. It holds alot and u drag them around with the excavator. We use them all the time at work.

[@tomswindler64]

What a difference you made by just laying out the rock on the dam,whole project just another impressive piece that is well done.just keep on doing your thing.be safe.almost there.kudos to you sir.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@Navyuncle]

Chris, watching you operate reminds me of the first time operating machinery. I was working with a cleanup crew after the Mississippi River flooded in 1974. 50 years ago.

[@juliorosado6222]

I assume everybody and their brother told you there is a smaller dump truck on tracks that you can turn sideways and just jump as you go. That would make it probably cheaper in the long run. You just have to get good at dumping. You wouldn’t have to run a excavator back-and-forth, you would just run this rubberized trackdump truck. You should add one to your fleet with all of the ponds that you build. This would be a great idea and probably would not take you as long. Come on Chris. Another ride to the auction. You should find one.

[@viklund2725]

So cute when Yanmar feeds the Volvo 350 LOL 🥰

[@DarrenStewart-x7z]

The amount of tracking you do you’ll never have to worry about your track chain seizing up and kinking.

[@letsdig18]

It's amazing how long my undercarriage still last with as much tracking as I do

[@DarrenStewart-x7z]

Most likely because you keep them well maintained and you are an excellent operator and know their limits.

[@malcolmyarnold6172]

Good job mate looking great

[@stevecummins7834]

I have an idea for you to consider. I think you could use a "job-site" storage container to keep your tools, and other things you routinely use while working at an offsite location. Why not get a "dumpster" the kind most businesses use to hold their trash, the several cubic yard variety that are designed to be picked up with a set of forks and lifted vertically then rotated and dumped into the back end of a garbage truck. You could use the dumpster to store your tools, consumable's (grease, oils, microwave oven, fire extinguishers, lawn chairs, etc.) including your walk behind compactor, rakes, shovels and fishing equipment. The folding plastic covers can be made to be removed when they are not needed. So, whenever you are faced with a "transport dilemma" like how to get a lot of rock or soil from a central dumpsite location and transport it across a dam or some other restricted access location to be used as "fill material" or in this case as "rip-rap" along the front or back slopes if a dam, you empty it out of your stored "valuables" and convert it back into its primary intended use as a "dumpster". Here is where you get a little creative. You need to build a small cradle like wheeled undercarriage for the dumpster so you can effectively tow it behind your tracked excavator. Since you work alone a lot and you determined it was most cost and time effective to transport the rip-rap material in the bucket of your "350" excavator, this means you made a lot of back and forth trips between the primary rock dump site and the continuously advancing end use location of the rip-rap material. Even though the "350" bucket holds two or more yards of rip-rap rock material, there was a lot of transport time and energy spent with the 350 carrying an empty bucket going back for more fill material. I was thinking wouldn't it be "nice" if you could double (or more) the amount of rock or fill material per trip if you could easily transport another "bucket-load" worth of material with each trip? since the "dumpster" is mechanically fairly robust, and is designed to be picked up rotated and dumped out using the slotted holders, it would be a fairly simple modification for you to have an adapter created that would allow you to insert your excavator bucket into it to allow you to easily lift the dumpster filled with rock or soil off its towing rig so you can manipulate it as you would a normal bucket. A custom 4-wheel, slip-in-slip out undercarriage for the dumpster would probably work best to facilitate its hands-off transition from transport container to "bucket" use. The 4-wheel carriage would also probably make it easier to "steer" when pushing it out ahead of you when you reverse direction to go back for another pay-load. The tongue length of the carriage should be adjustable to deal with various road and site conditions. Most "dumpsters" are shaped in such a way as to promote the dumping of materials from inside of them. I think depending on your site requirements, you could attach and dump the contents of the dumpster toward or away from you as necessary. It goes without saying that this "container" was only designed for transport and dumping of trash like materials and would require additional metal and structural improvements to deal with the weight of rock and soil materials. What do you think of my idea? It has a real-world two purpose application, one as a potentially secure "lockable" off-site, portable/transportable storage locker for your hand tools and expendable supplies and second, also function as a "tow-behind" secondary bucket for your excavator (with appropriate structural modifications/additions necessary). What makes this design idea "unique" is the ability to use the dumpster as a secondary "bucket" for your excavator. Simply pulling a "trailer" behind your excavator filled with rock or soil is not all that helpful without a way to dump and strategically place the material without having to move it twice in the material handling process. Even using a "side-dump" trailer does not give you the flexibility I think you need to have at your fingertips when putting the finishing touches on your engineering projects. Of course having a large capacity side-dump trailer is a handy thing to have at times, but the cost of transporting it to a remote off-site location in a one-man operation might not be feasible for you. However, I think you could easily tow a "dumpster with wheels" behind your truck, or find room on a low-boy trailer already transporting heavy equipment to your remote location. From what I have seen so far, you don't typically set up an "off-site" storage locker for temporary storage of tools?

[@spencer6764]

Awesome video Chris 👍.

[@Peter-z5f]

Looking good

[@feliciacartwright6846]

Now that puts the 350 in perspective ! wow

[@davidepool5884]

Using your 350 and spreading it the way you did and coming in behind it with the other excavator smoothing it out was the way to go. It saved you a lot of trips and time. The pond is looking better every day. He must have a pretty big spring feeding that pond because it’s starting to collect a lot of water. He shouldn’t have a problem keeping it full. I don’t think that spillway will ever see water running over it with that big overflow pipe even in a hurricane.

[@mischef18]

Well for it needing a final slick up it looks mighty fine already bro, have enjoyed every video on this project. Safe travels. Ken.

[@heatherlane9270]

Laying fabric would take the place of a good work-out and installing rock on such a long dam face is time consuming but worth it in the end. All looking good. Brush Commando is also providing another perspective of your work too which is great.

[@rickhay9782]

Chri, if you would have started at the other end, the rock placement would have gotten faster with each pass 😅 just funning you brother !

[@Sean-i4r]

The side dump trailer for an 18 Wheeler.That Mike had from dirt perfect.This is that one case where that might work

[@fredhoyt6900]

Watching you load the 350 with the mini reminded me of the guy writing his name with the tool used to load nuclear fuel rods back in the day.

[@petebrooks6539]

Maybe a more efficient way to move the rock is with a Redi-mix cement truck. Years ago I watched the folks install my neighbors septic field with the mixer. It went fast and smooth.

[@ranger2316]

I wonder if you could have dumped that rock a tad closer to where you need it.

[@johnbulla8708]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME UNBELIEVABLE PHENOMENAL JOB WELL DONE HERO. AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS ON job well done. The min look like a miget besides the masses bucket

[@dhabbott41]

The right equipment makes a perfect job.

[@mikenelson6630]

Wow - you really get a good perspective on just how much bigger the 350 is over the the MINI. There must have been 10 scoops from the MINI to fill the 350's bucket just 1 time!

[@johnbulla8708]

Every job he had doneis UNBELIEVABLE. Ur transport driver he is unreal incredible nice person ever meet on the vedio.

[@Th3Mast3rL0ck]

its crazy to watch the moon move in the timelapse...time flies when your playing with big toys

[@charleswelch249]

Your mini has done a lot of work for you in the past. But when you filled up the 350 bucket with your ditching bucket. It really shows how big your 350 is. I think this pond is as nice as Geoff's pond now. Time to start moving equipment again to the next job.

[@alfadoofus]

That was a tedious job but you nailed it

[@selssius142]

At least that dam gets really well packed.

[@fredhoyt6900]

The 350 to move it then the mini if you think you need to. ❤

[@TheVideoSteve]

Chris: Looks like you need a big smooth grading bucket for the 350 !??