Turning A Sloppy Wet Field Into A Road

[@shirleyreynolds2090]

FYI ...for those of us that are shut-in...we appreciate and anticipate your videos everyday....tks again for taking us along!

[@kittty2005]

Yeah I second that.

[@Squat5000]

For those shut in, remember, it's by your own choice to cooperate Peace out, and live! 👍

[@shirleyreynolds2090]

In my case it's not! Full-time care giver for 92 year old.mother with dementia!

[@kittty2005]

I'm recovering from surgery and going in for more this month, true it's my choice but I've suffered from a debilitating hernia for 30 years, what is your excuse for judging us when all we look for is entertainment and possibly making a friend along the way and people waxing all philosophical feel they need to judge us.

[@marcryvon]

@@kittty2005 See Roberta, if everyone does what has to be done, a.k.a. use common sense, your own country would'nt be in such deep shit. Good luck to you girl, get well soon ! Marc, from Québec, Canada

[@tamrau.1686]

I found this channel yesterday. I had no idea I would enjoy watching something like this. I have watched probably 30 video's in the past day. Totally addicted. Super impressed on how skilled this man is. His machines truly are an extension of himself.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

Just curious but have you been on another planet?

[@leeharris3061]

TAMRA...now you have ten years of previous videos to watch and a tshirt to buy 😁

[@deplorablelibertarian]

How are you just now finding this guy? Have you been on sabbatical in the Yukon wildness maybe?

[@davidnull5590]

None of the responses here understand how KZbin works, I doubt anyone here watches any of the top 10 KZbin channels, I know I don't. I watch Chris' videos, but Letsdig18 is around 29,700 in the rankings. Really. This isn't a criticism of Letsdig18, it's just the way the world works. Here's the top 10 KZbin channels (I have never seen any of these) 1. T-Series[7] T-Series 136 Music IND Hindi 2. Cocomelon - Nursery Rhymes[8] Fullscreen 86 Education USA English 3. SET India[9] Sony Pictures Networks India 73 Entertainment IND Hindi 4. Zee TV[10] Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited 53 5. WWE[11] WWE 50 Sports USA English 6. Like Nastya[12] Yoola 45 Entertainment RUS Russian and English 7. Movieclips[13] Movieclips 44 Film USA English 8. Ryan's World[14] N/A 42 Entertainment 9. Kids Diana Show[15] AIR[16] UKR 10. SAB TV[17]

[@leeharris3061]

@@davidnull5590 wow..interesting and im with ya on that saying i wouldnt wanna watch that stuff either..you seem to know a few things..i have a question: how many different channels are there on youtube? Millions i assume

[@davidbrickey5925]

I was in construction for 40 years. And you’re one of the smoothest operators I’ve ever seen an excavator. ☕️👍🍀

[@davecrable1356]

You can tell that Chris cares about his work and providing a quality product. There are a lot of contractors who would have scraped off the worst of the mud/topsoil, laid out the filter fabric and set the roadbed. Eventually that would have pumped...

[@brianyoungs337]

You have the best job. You get to play in the mud with big machines. Love watching your videos.

[@michaelpage9883]

So I see that you learned something from Brandon’s visit. The time lapse of the skid steer moving mud was great. Haul the mud to the farm and let it dry and then you should have some good top soil.

[@alexmodern6667]

There was old show I used to watch ATEAM and George Pepard would have discussed how they would accomplish a difficult task. ....." I love it when a plan comes together" Same thing here. ....Discuss, resolve,implement plan of action, we all get a great lesson on how handle challenging issues in construction. ....Excellent OJT.....On the job training. ....Can't beat that......

[@greghoffstadt667]

Thanks for the video. It is nice to see how you and your uncle. Constantly evolve the construction as the ground reveals its composition and makeup.

[@georgiapatriot4575]

I live in Georgia and grew up in northwest Florida and had a life-long disgust of red clay until I started watching your channel. Seeing how you search it out for certain applications makes me appreciate it now.

[@andyjones1310]

Love the timelapse! Awesome stuff.

[@grahamallen3941]

Great job Chris, 👍👍👍👍 great decision on digging down those extra few inches to get rid of the mud and replace with that good clay soil. Nice pile of mud and top soil!! Take care and be safe. Graham 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@george8873]

Can really see the advantages of the 4in1 buckets in this video, especially when scooping up the mud.

[@rickkube4608]

Nice to see someone that does it right!!.....seen so many companies that don't go down to a good base.....that is VERY IMPORTANT in many aspects of many areas of construction!!! From a small backyard patio to a industrial parking lot!!! (I've had to correct so damn many!) Well worth the time to do it right the first time!! Keep up the great work!

[@GARDENER42]

That mud will be great topsoil once it's been stacked for a few months. I guess the moral of this video is never throw dirt away, as you don't know when you'll need it. 😁

[@rockybigdog8506]

Your spot on and could be used as a berm on location.

[@bradh74]

At least you scrap the mud out and put down a solid job every time. Even when you're helping someone out trying to save money you do the right thing for them. That's good to see. I was hoping to see a show with all the equipment you have at the moment. Nice job on the drive/road!

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Chris you really take pride in your jobs. Thanks for sharing. Kevin

[@pqworks9019]

So few people do such a high quality job like you do!! You did so well stripping all of that mud and laying and compacting the road base!!

[@maineman11]

Clearly you have never done excavation before.

[@thegoodearth7]

Once again, you have the patience of Job. Nice work!

[@leonascherer1617]

I can only repeat what many others have said about the quality of the work you do Chris. I also want to compliment your driver who instinctively knows what you want him to do. What a great team!

[@JerichoRally]

Technically it's the other way around; that's Chris' uncle, John. It's a family business and Chris works for the family business. Chris does, however have his own equipment and does side jobs as well and showcases both on this channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWGyqmyBrq6WqNU

[@davidbriggs8076]

Finally, the waste from one job becomes the foundation for another job. Thanks for pumping these videos out, it's very much appreciated.

[@kirk467]

I can’t wait to see you cross the creek, I like watching you put in the big culverts!

[@bigredracer7848]

7👍's up thanks again for taking us all along with you

[@neilbaschuk1665]

I hope to be as smooth and as skilled as you are with the machine. Trying to figure out school right now but covid has messed up a lot. Can’t wait to get into the machines and start doing what actually interests me in a career.

[@iankemp2627]

"One man's trash is another man's treasure." Or in this case, "one job's leftovers is another job's roadbed". Smart thinking!

[@randysteele2042]

Chris is the best I have ever seen,so smooth!!!

[@Skorpychan]

Practice makes perfect, and he's been doing this daily for years.

[@simonwalters6733]

Bloody ell Chris you certainly know how to make a skidsteer move 😂😂😂😂

[@brockshields9336]

Some people on YT are hard to listen to...... Besides all the fun and interesting work you do, your conversational style really makes your channel a success.

[@kens.3729]

A Lot of Effort involved Removing the Muck but the Finished Product is the Most Important Part.👍

[@popmccoy3454]

You got it in one, “always leave you construction site end of day thinking it might rain for a week”. ! Another terrific video, thank you mate 👍🤗

[@tracyjohnson7017]

You need a squeegee on your roller to keep it clean while rolling, that darn clay sticks to it and ruins that trademark LetsDig18 smooth look!

[@famfirst6660]

Well this a a treat for a boring saturday night at home

[@Scoutdogs]

The reverse fill on the skid steer is so cool! On the first scoop I was like "wait, did I just see that?!" LOL

[@jerryhoschouer5076]

Very impressive Sir! You take a lot of pride in your work and I enjoy your videos. Thank You and Merry Christmas to all !

[@greg9403]

Chris you gone the extra mile by making the road base to prefect. Good base means a long lasting road. 👍🇺🇲💪

[@tommyrasmussen1180]

This is always the case here in Denmark when we build a new road Move a lot of top soil to find hard soil and build on usually up to a meter. Good video continued to make them thanks

[@mischef18]

The clay and rock from another job sure made a lot of sense bro and saves finding somewhere to take it, well with the rock in it anyway. Enjoyed the video too. Safe travels

[@rickirelan8385]

Looking Good Chris!, anxious to see the crossing and pad work!

[@virginian7317]

Watching you work is amazing. Do it right or dont do it! I love it

[@mykalmcb]

the clam shell buck on the skid-steer is amazing

[@jaymann]

Coming along nicely Chris. Well done mate.

[@markpowell4701]

Nice to see Boss John spreading the clay and stone, he' doing much better than a year ago. Also, good to see Zack helping out, just no substitute for experience.

[@michaelkoop6731]

Haul it home and get ur friends screener and make new top soil and sell it. Great video Chris and thanks for the video and looking forward to see this whole process. Thanks a bunch and I hope u have a great Christmas and new yr.

[@scottpecora371]

Just a thought, my neighbor is a big fan of crushed cement for fill. It's cheaper than crushed rock and for underlayment works just as well

[@cayminlast]

What transformation, amazing how experience and a little knowledge of dirt can make such a difference. You da man...

[@GMtransmissiontech74]

Haha you can’t wait for summer, been binge watching your videos since Thursday after getting 3 feet of snow. Rock on man love the equipment and operator skill!!!

[@kennethhume8628]

It’s situations like this that make construction work so difficult to price , variables happen out of nowhere . Having Zac help really worked out well .

[@kirk467]

Looking good with the new dirt all rolled in

[@sandybarnes887]

Looking good, as usual. Love your videos

[@johng8473]

Nice job Chris again... I can see how you wear out the back end of that bucket, But if that works, oh well. Your end result and the speed you get there is a big deal. What I see is worth the wear, your work is top notch. As always THANKS FOR SHARING.... Have a great Christmas Holiday, Stay well.. Merry Christmas to John, Brandon Tim, and the rest of your crew.:)

[@brads4625]

Always thinking outside the box!

[@Larry-325]

Awesome job Chris! Everyone gets some clay mud in there stocking for Christmas! 😃😃😬👍👍

[@mikekehoe2927]

Very cool. Got paid to haul the dirt from the vet. Got paid to dig out the mud. Got paid to put in a new base of clay and you'll get paid to haul away 8 or 9 loads of top.

[@teddycrenshaw223]

I've been battling the rain myself seems like its two steps forward and 3 steps back here lately I be glad when we see some dryer weather myself.

[@noc8076]

Use the dirt to build a bank along the main road for more privacy.

[@argylemanni280]

Use the dirt to build a bank so folks who are dirt poor can make a withdrawal.

[@maineman11]

Trees would be a better use for that.

[@cathiwim]

Its called a berm, and i would do that too! Keeps the dirt from the road from drifting to the house and yard.

[@watchthe1369]

Take the topsoil down to the hard pan and that pan is HARD. The road bed just might become a sort of french drain.... giggles at adding boulders back into the middle of a farm field after how many years spent removing it.

[@ericjs961]

You make it look so easy. I have some work to do in my backyard with a skid steer and I hope I can do it without wrecking something.

[@Trknlife680]

Nice job. Keep the timelapes coming!

[@marymullings3823]

Just beautiful workmanship Chris. Colin and I learn something new every time we watch your videos. On your previous video, I said to my husband that it looked like beach sand you put down at the start of the driveway. Lol Merry Christmas to you and Winston of course and stay safe. Thanks for the interesting videos

[@kevinpoore5626]

Man you just can't stay out of the mud LOL Keep On Keepin On

[@judyfenske1429]

Team work. Love it. 💘 Dry dirt. Makes me feel good to see you succeed.

[@peggsargent7192]

Yes I really look forward to seeing what you are doing today thanks buddy Merry Christmas 🎄

[@ronstopfer2315]

Fascinating series. I have 45 unimproved acres and boy, could I ever put your equipment to good use. Great job you’re doing!

[@Namaste3004]

Well, that looks very good so far. Great job! 👏😀 What a huge pile of mud is left! 🤭

[@sandybarnes887]

He is always up to his ass in mud it seems 😆

[@Namaste3004]

@@sandybarnes887 Not always, but more and more often. 🤭😉

[@sandybarnes887]

@@Namaste3004 😜😏

[@kirbyconner9952]

You know exactly how to build a good road base. I'm am always surprised in our area of Virginia to see people start spreading gravel on top of topsoil. And then you know what happens lol.

[@cathiwim]

Yep, i used to work for VDOT and saw some really strange things from private owners.

[@SledgeHammer43]

Watching this I can't help but think where's the grader or Dozer when you need it. I think you may want to adjust those scrapers, but use heat to break them free from my experience or you will just snap the bolts.

[@fhuber7507]

Good of you to think about saving a customer money.

[@dackerson5]

Hey Chris, I have family in Little River SC, not far from Charlie, they have sand.. and sand and more sand. Dig a few inches, water gushes out of the ground. Stone is not around, they use coquina or crushed seashells for base. My development is just over the border into NC, it has a major water problem when digging lots.

[@kittty2005]

@18:25 It's like the momma bird feeding the baby bird,LOL.

[@ronaldheit196]

WOW, it's the first time I got under the first 100 likes on any of these excavator / skid steer guys. Of course I know it's gonna be an awesome job and be vlog by Chris. He's definitely the Maestro on skid Steers.

[@raymondsyphers4239]

Thanks for sharing another great video. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and your family and all your friends too

[@r1mein54]

Glad you solved your base problem. Those ruts looks like some World War One pictures with trucks and wagons plowing through 12 inch deep ruts. Lucky you did not need the Animal Hospital clay/sand screened to get the small boulders out. Enjoy your weekend.

[@jaquigreenlees]

Put the big culvert in the creek and use the mud etc. to fill around it to grade. still need something like clay or pack-able water resistant material around the culvert but the dryest stuff you pulled out can bring the driveway level up so no slope down and up for the creek.

[@williamfindspeople4341]

I think that gray is original decompose plant matter. The rock clay was a great idea 💡 👌

[@SledgeHammer43]

That topsoil could do wonders for your hay or Grass production at the farm.

[@mslorry3420]

Nice job! Zack didn't even say hi! Oh well was good he stopped by to lend a hand. Have a great weekend and as always thank you for sharing your world with us.

[@ZachsTreeService]

I wasnt in a talking mood yesterday lol. It was cold and windy.

[@videolabguy]

Watching you scoop mud pies on the wholesale level has caused me to get a craving for Moon Pies. Darn!

[@margaretckamaka5552]

Yep enjoying your adventure in what you do 🤙🏽❤️🌴🍍🌺Aloha

[@gregorydomaradzki9776]

I apologize. You did well. Just used to watching Chris. Thanks for answering! Good Luck...what an awesome career!!!

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

Did you'll work until Wednesday? MERRY CHRISTMAS! 🎄🎅

[@iRangoTango]

Turboskidsteer today. That was fun!

[@BannerTrucking2]

Lol when I seen that part of the video only thing I could think of was WALL-E

[@CLEARVIEW666]

Chris Loves Rocks, you can tell by the way he throws them around lol.

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Another good video Chris I bet you were glad your buddy came over there to help you out but anyway brother you and John and yawls family stay safe and y’all have a merry Christmas and a happy new year

[@r8drvr819]

I admire your attention to quality!

[@Natural-Causes]

Chris I noticed watching many different channels that not everyone takes the mud out to get to a solid base, seems to me it would be the only way to ensure a solid road going forward without it failing. Some just throw geo fabric right over the mud then cover it with stone. Is there a certain amount of mud that you could skip digging it out (say only a few inches deep) and just throw the fabric down with stone and call it a day? On the other hand, I would think that if that area is saturated with water then the clay would eventually turn to moosh under the fabric and the road would get soft again? Interested in your thoughts on my synopsis?

[@mikeoneil2281]

im always amazed just how good you are.

[@marcryvon]

Will ya propose ?? 😂😂😂😂

[@jasonmushersee]

amazing pine trees grow in that mud. one big straight line wind there all down

[@bryanlloyd9664]

The road is looking good!!

[@davestuart6593]

You have a good crew Chris,I enjoy the process! I’m right next door in NE Ohio so our weather is similar,kinda wet,ours maybe colder. I don’t envy your working outside,especially in the cold,so take care and keep it on grade!

[@ati-equipment5947]

Chris is in East Central NC. :)

[@DigginLife21]

🔥🔥🔥 Gettin it done my brother!!! I may have to build a road into my bamboo job just to be able to load out 😂😂😂

[@richardhalley6895]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU CHRIS

[@davestuart6593]

Sorry Chris,forgot where you were,wet is wet though,in Ohio or NCarolina,got some cousins there! I do enjoy watching you do great work,stay safe and warm!

[@nicksmy2405]

Another great video and workmanship.

[@donaldalexanderrichards4422]

The driveway is going to look good when you have finished Thanks for the video for today

[@jimmystrain883]

Great video Chris, thanks for sharing

[@petenikolic5244]

You been polishing that Yanmar it is looking almost showroom .

[@marcryvon]

This young man takes real good care of his equipment. And it shows ! Can't have a better business card in this field.

[@MichaelBrown-qn9hi]

Now that's how you take Lemons and make Lemonade. GREAT JOB

[@keithdunlap2701]

Oh Yes !! Plan "B " seems to come into play more than not, this time of year !! lolol.... Looks like that worked out Great, moving right a long , except for the 7-8 extra unseen loads !! lolol... Great as always Chris ! On to the Next....

[@jimmystrain883]

Sure looks good when it's rolled in

[@littlefinkle7757]

Saw teeth on that skid steer bucket and though Brandon was helping you again for a minute. Good video!

[@pjs5191]

Lookin good al always Chris. Can’t wait to see the end of this project.