Finally It's Time To Start On The New Pond In The Woods!

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[@pauldillinger2286]

I like watching that machine chew up those trees. Very nice project.

[@BensHalloween]

Looking forward how you create the new pond. The 'Kind of Earth Art'.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

One of the things I love to watch, is how easily you get a 55,000 lb machine to gently toss sticks & roots to the side. Then followed by plucking a tree out of the ground. You are such a joy to watch, Chris. Thanks for bringing us all along.

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Also love another pond site!

[@tomrogers9467]

Watching some of the other similar channels makes me realize how absolutely smooth Chris manipulates those massive excavators compared to the jump and jerk operation of the others!

[@antonipieterse6539]

I agree 100%

[@davidnichols1363]

He's the original smooth operator

[@stevebury6560]

@@tomrogers9467 Most other operators work for someone that owns the equipment, they do not care and do what they have to at the owner's expense.

[@LittellFarms]

After a stressful day love watching you rip out brush and trees!!!!!

[@stevedoty5841]

Will be a fun set of videos watching the pond come to life.

[@mischef18]

Clearing where the pond will sit fairly quickly bro, it looks a great spot for it too. Safe travels. Ken.

[@craigwavra3495]

Can’t wait to see the new pond get laid out and how you design it

[@nigelhales874]

Love to watch the pond build

[@heatherlane9270]

Another pond build - always fun to watch it take shape from the beginning - human beavers hard at work. One thing is for sure - there is no way the work that LetsDig18 does is boring even if at times he says some tasks are so - all is very interesting.

[@jaquigreenlees]

I still have the image of a 6 month old labrador puppy jumping around with joy with the word POND echoing and being repeated as Chris' brain every time he even sees a pond, never mind having to build one or fix one up. ;)

[@terryrogers1025]

This reminds me of the project you just recently finished with all the long road around the property, and all the mud you ended up getting a dozer stuck in the upper end of the pond, yep, that one. I have several reasons for watching your channel, the one big reason is as you are working the sight you are planning out everything you want to do with a contingency plan if things don’t quite go as planned, watch how smooth you operate your equipment, which by the way, in my opinion, is why your equipment runs and lasts as long as it does, enjoyable to listen and watch, thanks for the update sir

[@texastimcebuph]

Nice video can’t wait to see how the pond turn out

[@brodiehoard8195]

Nice. We can finally see the Hyundai dig dirt. Weather's getting colder but dirt still moves as long as it isn't too wet.

[@victorlawver6957]

Or frozen

[@brodiehoard8195]

@@victorlawver6957 We really don't get all that much frozen ground in the Carolinas. Cold weather but nothing like the norther climate where you have 4 feet of frost.

[@victorlawver6957]

I live in north eastern Ohio, I can vouch for your remark

[@nigelhales874]

Like watching you're experienced operating Chris see the woods 🪵 getting cleared up going to look good 👍

[@tomthompson489]

You made a good showing today plus a load of logs looks like a good spot for a pond

[@waynetharp]

Seems like a long time coming on the pond dream, but I'm sure glad to see it starting to unfold for ya!👍 You better salvage the stone for the 20 miles of driveways you have to maintain now!😂

[@michaelmullins1290]

That load was leaning hard. It's gonna be a nice pond site.

[@allenj5865]

Every few years the power company clears the power lines of trees and brush. The condition I give them to come onto my property is that all of the debris has to be removed. They bring a big crew with all sorts of toys and get it done without leaving me a mess.

[@Blazer02LS]

Here it depends on who does the clearing work for the power lines. Some will cut it in log lengths and ship it to a mill, others just drop it and leave it. There have been a couple that cut logs and then offer it to anyone who wants firewood. You just need to go get it. Like you have discovered though, many times even free wood doesn't go anywhere...

[@keithdunlap2701]

Got it coming on along in there now !! Hell, I missed this video , and the burning video been out doing some tree work myself but, going to watch the burning one now , then go get back after it !! lololol... Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Saturday Man !! On too the Next !!

[@LittellFarms]

Chris, you could cut wood all day with a dull chain i would never say a thing. Your always going to have arm chair experts!!!!

[@dansbrown1313]

Hello Les, armchair experts don't spend/waste their time commenting on the dangers of running a dull chain or wearing a baseball cap while sawing down trees instead of a hard hat, for fun. The reason is, we care about Chris and don't want to see him injured. Logging is inherently dangerous and not something to take lightly. Nuff said.

[@frenchcreekvalley]

Regarding what the power company does with the trees that they cut on an easement- At least they do drop them onto the closest "landowners" property. They cleared about 3/4 of a mile along an edge of our place a few years ago and I salvaged about 1500 board feet of decent hardwood lumber from that event.

[@mattsutherland120]

Hows it all goin, thanks for sharing all the great videos Chris, appreciate your hard work

[@donnamullins2089]

Logger Wade is proud. That's a full load. Lot's of progress today. Thanks Chris.

[@nickchannel5364]

Your Volvo will always be my favorite machine. It looks like a cross between a spaceship and a dinosaur.

[@dennis2376]

Those trees do not have many roots, but they are sure being stubborn. Can hear the electrical lines or the dozer. :) Thank you and have a wonderful day.

[@tomswindler64]

Great video,looks like this will be a beautiful location for the pond.still a lot to do,but makes for a great video’s.continue on doing your thing and carry on.great job 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@leol1682]

Like the video and now your in the wood for the pond . that was fast .

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Great job. Like how you always keep a clean mess. 😊😊😊😊

[@charlessmyth]

[20:34] For the quality of the ground, the tree grew well enough :-)

[@ronaldheit196]

Nice to come home from my 69th birthday dinner at our friends from my Bebita Wife's Church apartment there's a new Chris Letsdig18 episode in my feed. Pizza and Triece Leche cake. Left over Hawian pizza to munch on as I'm watching Chris getting started on the pond clearing. Couldn't be a better way to top off my birthday at my age.

[@Todd.Roberts]

Should be a interesting pond build .

[@george8873]

Your post on Instagram last night has me looking forward to seeing your new toy coming into your fleet. Will be cool to see how much that D7 can push. Figured you'd end up with it with the way you were playing around on it when you were at C&C Equipment, lol.

[@andytaylor3098]

hi Chris just seen c&c finish off your d7 very impressive sir will be a shame to get her dirty hope it dose you well sir respect 👍👍👍

[@hanshollander3745]

Hello from Germany from Kakenstorf Hans and Oci... topp job ❤❤❤👍👍👍❤❤❤

[@dougmay8924]

Wow!!! LOTSA Work!!! Let's Dig 18,,!!!❤ Thanks AGAIN 😊 🙏 🙌 ☺️

[@johnbarberio4370]

Hey Chris just curious. Watched your latest video and the leaves on the trees are still fairly green. When does the leaves start changing colors in your area?

[@winsurfer123]

Just got back from therapy because you didn't post at 4:30. Ha! I just realized I stage my chores so I can watch your videos. What a pleasant surprise. Thanks Chris.

[@kittty2005]

@15:54 get some det cord and try that 5 wraps will take a medium tree in two plus it's really loud and noisy, much like a chainsaw but less time, I knew a farmer who did that the trees would pop up slightly then fall.

[@rhacker3058]

Hey Chris, I Had Forgotten The Sweet Sound Of "SNAPPING" Trees, When That Machine Gets Ahold Of Them!!! It's Like Music To The Ears!!! Thanks For The Great Video Brother!! Later!!

[@martineastburn3679]

May have been a gravel pit or maybe that is a hole that gravel rock and stone was dumped. One never knows in the farming / forest area.

[@edneialmeida7612]

Bom dia muito top esse serviço máquina meu amigo

[@mirage4014]

Depends how you think! a few stacks of Old logs is good for wildlife! ( And a Home in Winter ) and Insects and stuff! No need to burn it all! Hiya Everyone!

[@p.d.nickthielen6600]

Set some of that gravel aside for the bottom of the pond and the fishes

[@robmatthews7972]

All of that gravel in one area under that poplar tree might have been an old dump pile. Might you want to keep a spare set of batteries in the work truck for the laser?

[@edholst1992]

Something that really would be good and I love your videos is more time lapse instead of skipping a lot of the material at the end great videos keep up the good work

[@cwbean3087]

Lol,...You can't say: "Timber" when the tree is on the ground! Good video and excellent work! :)

[@p.d.nickthielen6600]

West of Madison Wisconsin 7 years ago they put in a new power line along the freeway. The cleared the line for the line, cut up and nicely stacked the good trees, and made up perfect loads for later pickup, cleared all the brush then left the cut trees, 7 years, seems like such a waste.

[@donnaflanagan6612]

Whoo hoo, a new pond build😊

[@garysmith8575]

Stone may be staging’s site for power line construction

[@bradherchick1188]

White gravel... get your gold pan!!!

[@annafraley5388]

They got your D-7 looking like NEW up there in Indiana…!!! ✅

[@joemonks3161]

Some of those tree root systems are Harry Potter specimens.

[@NeilMaclachlan]

Plenty trees lol....making progress though Chris....stay safe bud

[@glennspreeman1634]

Will the D7 get in on the action? Big boy could really move some fill in a hurry.

[@falcon1722002]

220 got some random buzz sound maybe a hydro pump or something noticed it towards the end. Just an observation great videos as always

[@doritleis2773]

Oh Chris, by the Stumping is Finale Time. You go with new Vitiality in the new Adventure, a new Pond in the Wood to building. To first beginn You with the to Root out from Tree's, to You to the great Oak come. The Cut You with the Chainsaw and Metre the. You work Quick. To the Weekend come Rain, and You can Burn the Heap. 💪👌👍🌧️🔥

[@markpashia7067]

Productive day and a half for sure. Looking good.

[@KG-yn9qi]

PS So 330 Is going to be Fred!!!😂😂👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lindaleslie5634]

WOW… I can see your reflection in your front glass! Maybe you should loan Dirt Perfect some of your Windex ‼️ 🤣 😉 🙋‍♀️💖🇨🇱 I Love when y’all do a collaboration 👍👏

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

After using a rental excavator myself its alway impressive how fast and smooth that 220 is. Of course a good operator like you are makes a big difference

[@applianceman6194]

How did that line go on Top Gun? "It's not the plane...it's the pilot." 👌👌

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

@@applianceman6194 very true

[@joejohnson7097]

Look like someone dump gravel in that one spot. Thanks for the video

[@cliffmorain7215]

Mr. Clint said you bought a d-7, cant wait to see it in action. It looks to be like a very nice machine.

[@applianceman6194]

🤔If only that sweet 330 had a thumb. I imagine the ease of wrestling around those trees. I won't say a word, Chris. 🤫🤣

[@nandi123]

I wonder how log it will before a thumb magically appears. 😉

[@larryweltsek1354]

Chris said not likely. The additional weight would cut lifting capacity and make transport more difficult.

[@applianceman6194]

@@larryweltsek1354 I say there will be a thumb under his Christmas tree from Satna. 10 to 1

[@metalartcustomsLLC]

All that gravel makes me think your going to be putting a layer of clay down. Hope not but….. I think we’ve all been having pond build withdrawals lol

[@stevedoty5841]

You got that right.😅😮

[@ErictheAmateur]

So, when’s the thumb coming for the big Hyundai? I love that monster.

[@milosterwheeler2520]

I'm gonna hate seeing "Big Bertha" go. Too bad she can't stand until she comes down naturally.

[@MrFrankturbo1]

Chis , no more Uncle John at all ?

[@meyer629]

Yayyyyy! Was watching Drain Addict. Chris popped up. Had to change viewing! Priorities!

[@dirtguy6537]

The 220 is making a noise little hum .

[@normangarrand1106]

😅 nothing beats a sharp chain on a chainsaw .thanks for listening I just hate to watch people struggle with a dull chain ,ax chisel,power saw etc.

[@ramtuff2007]

good pond video

[@rickhaymond3477]

Need to get you a pet cat to ride along with you , exciting.

[@stephanieedmonds1667]

The Big Boy 330 doing it , need to name it The Big Boy !!!!

[@dennis2376]

I believe the 330 already has a name, just can not remember it. :)

[@Luke.B2184]

Brutus

[@williamwelling4872]

Looks like that rock would be good for the road to the pond chris

[@74_Green]

Should be able to work most of Friday til ~3pm then some rather lively thunderstorms roll in.

[@74_Green]

might be able to set a pile ablaze??

[@montymc450]

Lots of expert advice Haha. The definition of expert... Ex is a " has been" and Spurt is a drip under pressure

[@roseannvolrath2271]

Good morning Chris❤🎉😊

[@1unaffiliated1]

You gonna design a wicked bucket for the 330?

[@ianbird9143]

220 has a hole in the bucket …. Can we see Chris weld ?🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@letsdig18]

vent holes from the factory

[@jamesrogers6376]

I watched a video today of someone found an abandoned mine with Cat equipment. All equipment ran when parked. There's a 330 excavator, and a 990 loader. I guess it would cost about 8k to get one of em. Imho you should look at that equipment.

[@Monkeysic]

The 220 is making a wierd noise! Sounds like a vibration or somthing.

[@gdotone1]

lol, everybody wants a pond nobody ask for a mountain? 😂🤣😂🤣

[@KG-yn9qi]

The gravel was from the road work/building or was the power Co. doing! Any was a dump leftover!!! In the low spot of the property…

[@BennieKleynhans]

How big is the pond?

[@ktcarroll4723]

There is a show called Treeson on KZbin and watching Chris remove those trees is real Treeson

[@rossnolan2883]

Getting it done ✔️

[@leegoldman7491]

Chris you do know that when you get to your late 60's early 70's you are going to regret those hard jerks that those roots put on your body, and I am speaking from experience, I know you have jobs to do but no matter what you do you will feel the pain later in life, and I'm sure you know all of this, all I can say is "travel on"...

[@scottchrist1677]

We need to check in on Winston !

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

I bet you wish that 330 had a thumb on it. It make life a lot easier for you with pulling out trees.👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@prinzeugenvansovoyen732]

If that job is only a short distance drive from you, then you should borrow the street legal truck from your uncle and ship that gravel to your farm as roadbase

[@liamterry5301]

What do you do with the walnut and oak trees you have to clear out? I'd come haul them off for you.

[@thomasleonard1846]

Hard to believe power company can cut off their right of way and dump it on your property!

[@MichaelHolloway]

could be the crew put them there to come pick up after work b/c they're good straight wood. ?

[@rfaulkner9597]

I have my 80year old mom watching your videos now

[@TomGuimond]

A forestry mulcher attachment would be a good investment either a version for excavator or a version installed on its new Skid Steer which is a high flow machine so perfect for a forestry mulcher

[@brodiehoard8195]

Forestry mulchers are nice if you can let it sit for a few years before working it When you have to work right over top of a mulcher it is no fun. Burning it is a much better plan for immediate use

[@texancowboy9988]

That is a great idea ! When will you buy one for Chris? Burn baby burn.

[@savagertg2680]

GOLD under that gravel?

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

So with the 10 seconds worth of chainsawing in high speed. You could have used the doll chain nobody would have known 😂 You should have nuts 319 show you how to sharpen one. Then you could do it when you're using it oh it's dull lets sharpen it😊

[@74_Green]

Pond bottom full of pay-dirt :D

[@bosshogg3548]

Job well done 👍🏻

[@bosautomotiveservice]

Are you steppin in what I'm steppin over ; )

[@markshietze4783]

Thems lookin purty good logs you sawed ; can your lumberman use those in any way ?