She is NOT a Fan? Hits Hard, Harbor Freight Plate Compactor!

Today we stack some lumber fro the Woodmizer Sawmill, Move dirt with the Kubota MX 5400 and KX057-4 Excavator. Then we try out the Harbor Freight Central Machinery Plate Compactor around the cistern tank.
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[@Sellarmusic]

I'm grateful that you put the videos out there on a regular basis for us to watch period. Your production skills and the music you choose to support the videos are both first rate. The fact that your channel continues to grow and you've been so successful are proof positive that you're doing something right!

[@matthewsims359]

Well said

[@billh2735]

Hi Mike and Melissa. My name is Bill I subscribe to your KZbin channels. I am 73 and live in cranberry township. I really like your content. We have a golden retriever named Riley who has many of the same characteristics as Archie. I was very saddened when I saw the video where you lost Stanley. I know it is heartbreaking. I too love guns and I'm a benefactor life member of the NRA. I am also very patriotic. I especially like the videos with Hunter in them. His smile is infectious. Keep on doing what you're doing and show more of Hunter. Regards. Bill

[@aswan2140]

I wish thinking that Melissa was doing it just as well as you Mike. And she seems to be single handedly bringing back the mom blue jeans! Thanks for a great video!🙏🇺🇲

[@frankbever1788]

Most people have a volume control button, if the music is too loud, use it. If it’s not loud enough, turn it up!

[@tughilldog]

I agree: seat up/seat down; either way same stuff disappears when you pull the handle...

[@bobblenuts]

@@tughilldog GOT IT 🚽🧻🚽 LOL

[@michaelwebb4833]

We love you and your channel because you are true and honest. So with that said keep it up 👍🏼

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thank you Michael

[@mikegriffin2904]

I like the wireless microphone use because I get to hear what’s on your mind while the work is being done. You can’t please everyone! Keep up the great work and videos! HI HUNTER!! HOW ARE YOU TODAY? 😂

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thank you Mike

[@mstuartk]

Don’t ever change who you are or what you’re doing, Mr. Morgan. The world needs more real people like you and your family. God bless.

[@papajj3]

We don't need Husbands who "slave drive" their wives to work that Men should be doing!

[@stevehawkins8066]

OCD or great pride in workmanship, it doesn't matter. Great stacking job Mike. I know we didn't see you stacking the wood in real time, but it didn't look like it took much extra time to do a good job. Leaving the gaps between rows and between boards will help the boards to dry evenly and faster. Thanks again for your videos.

[@streetrodder2846]

Your finished product of videos reveal a great deal of professionalism. The music fades out when you begin to talk. Great job, Mike! 👍

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thanks

[@stanfromalabama443]

Mike your still pleasing the VAST majority of your viewers consistently. Your channel is way ahead of the game. Good assessment and solution in your comments. Love the variety you and Mellisa bring to us. Thanks so much.

[@johnsadler8637]

Good evening all! I’m chilling on the ‘patio’, which is really just a bit of concrete pad east of the smaller cabin. So we have a great expansive view of the valley to the east when the sun starts going behind the hill to the west. Shadows are lengthening, and the sky has come out from the overcast we had most of the day and we have blue sky and cotton ball clouds. It’s really awesome. Again today I’ve used Mike’s back drag to ready loose gravel and soil to make the scoop easier. Thanks for teaching me something neither of us knew I needed! I’ve also run a chainsaw, hung a gate, back filled a retaining wall, put gravel in front of the west entrances to the shop, re-established a berm intended to divert runoff from running through the open part of the shed (where I put the gravel), and mowed the rest of the yard. The retaining wall backfill was work. I was ready to call it a day. I have been impressed with the quality of your videos. Your fades into and out of music when you transition to time lapse are pretty slick. I’ve been impressed by how the cadence and mood match the content too. For what it’s worth, I’d much rather have your music on the time lapse instead of silence or Alvin Chipmunk-style compressed audio. So I vote keep on doing what you do. 😀

[@stephencollins7223]

Highlight of my day is watching what the Morgans are doing. Love the video and the music. Please keep sending out great family entertainment. Thanks from Milton, FL.

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thank you Stephen thank you

[@dougwalk8034]

WOW, I just discovered something pretty amazing about this 'puter' thing, it actually has a 'volume' switch, I can turn it up or down if I don't want to hear something, and I can fast forward a little if I don't want to watch something, as for me, I like the entire video, so I would never turn the volume up or down, or fast forward, maybe some would, keep up the good work, from AZ !!!

[@Morgansunleashed]

This “puter” comment made me laugh

[@TheSuperDupler]

As a cop, if I can give you any advice.... don’t focus on the 5% who always have something negative to say, focus on the 95% who are optimistic and enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. My wife is a special education teacher. All her students are diagnosed with Autism. We both grew up on a sawmill and farm. We can relate to your videos and enjoy your style!

[@Morgansunleashed]

This is an excellent comment thank you JP

[@maintenancebynathan2150]

Stay safe brother! Life is great after LE.

[@TheSuperDupler]

@@maintenancebynathan2150 Jan 9, 2043 🤣 unless I keep watching these videos. Might end up on the Mill 😂

[@ev2sqd]

I agree with JP 100%. Naysayers like to be negative. It's a disease, but it's THEIR disease, not yours!

[@fairkid100]

Yup! Good point, but JP, we used to say 98% are good people, then you focus 98% on the 2% remaining. We have to focus on the 98% of the people. After LE, I went into ministry and let me tell you, as a pastor, it's the same and some people are just never pleased. Keep up with the great videos and content. You have a top notch site and it's a hoot tagging along for the ride.

[@stevemartinez6757]

First I wanted to comment about how "OCD" you are about stacking your lumber. That's not a bad thing, rather it shows how you pay attention to detail. As far as your channel, the content and presentation, I have been watching ever since near the beginning and have seen it evolve and grow. I remember commenting and giving some "advice" to Melissa when she first started appearing. She seemed very shy and nervous at first. Fast-forward to today and you can tell that she's perfectly comfortable being in front of the camera. Just keep doing what you do. This is by far one of my favorite channels to watch, and I have recommended it to friends.

[@visiperl]

Mike I've never commented on a video (ever), but have to say "BEST response ever". And I quote, "...so what I'm going to do is, just keep doing what I've been doing". LOVE IT!

[@TheDrewCharles]

I love the music! Just not so loud. I like to hear everything thats going on. Have a Great Day!

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thanks Drew

[@rydfree]

@@jimdomoradzki483 Down when the music plays then back up to hear the commentary every time gets old . Most every YT video has the music blaringly loud though :(

[@pmae9010]

Mike, I love the precise way you stack and sticker your lumber. When I was very young, in 1960-ish, My Dad worked in a lumber mill in Peshastin Wa. I remember the Straddle buggies carrying stacks of lumber to and from the kiln, they looked just like yours, very nice. And a great memory. Thanks!

[@dannybickerdike6121]

Kudos to Melissa for not being afraid too try something new and certainly not afraid to give her honest opinion about something. Mike keep up the great work on editing your videos, your style keeps me watching because your more original. Be yourself.

[@bobbyd6499]

GREAT teamwork M&M. It is sooooooooo refreshing to see a married couple working TOGETHER to accomplish a task that would have taken one man 3X the time. Melissa, nagging about trivial stuff solves NOTHING, as I’m sure you already know.

[@marlapulsipher3624]

Alan here, I enjoy the varied selection of music you use on your channels. Back filling on the cistern with the narrower bucket. And tell Hunter hello for me, he is one classical young man.

[@thecriticallogicalthinker]

Mike, i think you and your wife are awesome and I lovced the country lifestyle you live. So peaceful and tranquil. I live in Minnesota so the wood prices vary here as follows: Home Depot - $13 - $25 per board and could go higher based on whether its pressured treated, sanded, etc Lowes - $25-50 per board depending on pressure treated, sanded, etc Menards-(Local large Home Improvement store in the Midwest based in Wisconsin) $11-$25 depending on finish and type of wood i.e. Pine, Maple, Red Oak

[@kentilghman204]

Mike and Melissa, I was not fortunate enough to start watching your channel from the start, however I’m slowly getting caught up and have thoroughly enjoyed every video. As I watched you unpack and assemble the firewood bundled, you mentioned placing a knife of some sort in a small pocket built into the frame. I thought it would be easier to attach a magnet on the outside of the stack frame to hold a knife. Mike, I’m always impressed with how you operate your machinery. Deliberate and precise. Calming.

[@jameszoglmann2326]

I really like the commentary, music and fast-forward. Actually, I love the muic . Keep doing what you're doing Mike, your success is proof that it's working for most! Forgot to mention, your editing is awesome!

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thank you for this kind comment

[@dogpotter]

Listening to your comments about comments. I was watching a video the other day and the producer of the video was having this very conversation. He gave instructions on how to mute the video and how to listen to their own music. Keep up the great work.

[@midniteoyl8913]

I LOVE the music. First thing I do after coffee is brewed is sit down and relax to one of your vids. Helps keep the blood pressure low :) Please, keep them going.

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thank you for sharing this comment and thanks for watching

[@chumvanhefty7743]

I enjoy watching Melissa working, she approach's everything like it has teeth but to her credit she will try anything, equipment saws, splitter compactor. Mellissa keep up the good. You are under appreciated at times.

[@vanbly.1479]

Fill your bucket with dirt when you tamp with it to give more drop weight with less jolt.

[@davidmorse8432]

You are right about this, good point! 👏

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Canvas tarps are nice... used them for years to temporarily cover inventory outdoors on rainy days. One thing we found though was that they needed to be sloped so water could not lay on the tarp otherwise the rain would soak through. Having an air space between the stored item and the tarp in addition to the slope was ideal... We had some thin wall tubing for that purpose.

[@kenmiller8499]

You might want to build a short spreader bar that spans the length of your compactor. Short chains on each end that go down to the hand holds on the machine with an attachment point on the top for picking up with your tractor. No damage to the machine and easier on the back! Your music selections are great!

[@garylanier5210]

I love them all! Because its just a guy and his camera showing what he does. Plain and simple. Oh and I love that as busy as you all are you can jump in the Sidekick and catch a sunset. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@delRio956]

I must say, the way you controlled those machines, and specifically towards the end as well, was very impressive. In a lot of videos I’ve seen people seem to struggle which is fine, I don’t imagine I’d be any great either. I would assume it’s more so the pressure of being watched, but you sir made it look so easy. The even distribution of the soil as she was compacting was amazing to watch. 👏🏼👏🏼😁

[@kenteaney5436]

Ha! Mike, after 45 years as a post production mixer ..... I can tell you that how ever many people are in the studio with you .... that's how many opinions you get. Keep making yourself happy.

[@rcote1234]

Interesting. I genuinely like everything you guys do: music, video, drone, various projects, new mics/commentary ...etc. keep it up please! Heck, I even ordered a Wolfe Ridge splitter.

[@1rustytree]

Mike , you and Melissa's "debate" about the compactor had me laughing, sounded very familiar! Job is coming along nice!

[@dennisryan7487]

Hey Mike ! Great Fan here, No negativity. When backfilling with the bucket try doing it with a full bucket. It'll give you about 15-18% more compaction due to the weight. Love the Channel! Keep it up !

[@davidbishop4015]

That wood paneling is going to look great in your new building. Can't wait to see the finished product. Melissa you can't let the tamper run you, you have to run the tamper. Lol

[@tommyordoyne7461]

Mike, my course evaluations as a college math instructor are exactly the same. One would say, "Best instructor I ever had". Next one would say, "Worst instructor I ever had ". Both from the same class. Probably sitting next to each other. Keep the videos coming. Have a productive day.

[@Morgansunleashed]

Oh my I could not even imagine being a college instructor- wow good for you being a instructor and good example

[@johnobiro5202]

Hi guys. You can drag the Wacker plate (as we call them in the UK) backwards to correct your steering. Also, let it rub against the wall of the Tank, it will help guide it and won’t do any harm. You’re doing great.

[@randychesnut3889]

Your channel. Every one has a fast forward option and a volume control or off button keep up the good job you are doing.

[@Morgansunleashed]

True - thanks

[@waynegallaher3929]

Mike you do how you want with your videos, you can't make everybody happy all the time. I do not suggest or critque any video. I enjoy all your videos. Keep up the good work. Stay safe and God bless you and your family.

[@markkelso1141]

Can’t imagine how much money you guys have saved by taking on all the excavating on these jobs. It’s coming along beautifully. Keep it up!

[@noelwest8234]

The WhiteDuck products ARE awesome. I found the customer service to be top notch. I heat with wood and had just had hand surgery when Mike shared WhiteDuck the first time. Instead of 2 or 3 pcs of wood I was able to bring in an arm load.

[@TheChief3102]

Oh no, trouble in paradise! 😂😂 Melissa’s face says it all, “not a fan”! Still stuck with it and worked together! Have a day!

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thank you chief

[@DragonflyAcres2022]

That is what you get from harbor freight lol 😂

[@offanchor]

Love the music and the commentary. Keep on, keeping on!

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thank you

[@luvbigiron]

Mike, I use old metal roofing to cover my drying stacks. The tarp blocks air on the sides even though most of the moisture escapes through the end grain.

[@rickb6889]

Mike I bought the log carrier from that company the day you posted it a couple of months ago it was shipped when they said it was going to be shipped and got it earlier then what they said it was well worth the money if there tarps are like the log carrier then it will a great investment for a long time thanks Rick from Massachusetts have a great week 😀👍

[@guanobucks]

Compaction tips, good that u using the shale fill, tryto tamp as much as u can withbucket, use plate tamper every 18” to 24” even that may be a bit thick. It will minimize your long term settlements. Also your fill looks dry, some water will help compaction

[@phinney4398]

You can not please everybody Mike keep up what your doing this is your channel. You're doing an awesome job with the videos.

[@dancrites453]

Just keep doing what you guys are doing! I have only been watching a year or so, but I'm a huge fan. You can't keep everyone happy and keep your self-respect. The Morgans are amazing... Thanks.

[@GVJack1065]

Make a lift bar for your plate tamper by getting a length of angle iron a little longer than the base plate and put chains with hooks on each end that will go down to the lift handles on the tamper then on the top side of the angle iron put a lift shackle at the balance point. You should be able to clear the muffler and be able lift the tamper.

[@maryfranzen5297]

LMAO Before plate tampers they had, an still do, called a jumping jack. By the end of the summer I could walk that thing out of a ditch. Melissa "let the machine do the work". There is an art to everything even a shovel. A+++ for effort as usual. Mike, what's the plan on keeping the tank full? Think about a couple of your down spouts discharging into the tank and use 5 gal water bottle dispenser for drinking and ice. Much less of a headache keeping the water potable and not worth the risk if ya ask me. You have a work ethic second to none.

[@davidlopata7532]

I love that harbor fright compactor. Mine start on the first pull every time! I've had it for years and it's still going strong.

[@millcrafters]

It's real simple. The plate compactor is good on even surfaces. Some additional soil needed to be put on the side so the compactor wouldn't slide down the "hill" toward the concrete cistern. Melissa showed she has the real stuff when she shut it off each time before it hit it. She also was able to climb it back out of the gulley too. Love it. Gotta love a woman with grit. All the right stuff.

[@stevengullison5123]

Good afternoon Mike and family, beautiful job on the lumber. Keep up on the great videos. I really want to thank you for taking the time to video. I know it takes a lot of time. I don't think some people really don't understand. Thank you from Canada

[@ScottyLo]

Keep doing things like you’ve been doing them. Everyone has an opinion and since it’s your channel your opinion is the one that counts. As with most KZbin channels they all evolve with better audio, video,editing, and content over time and you have done a great job at all of it.

[@WindowGeek1]

That’s right, Mike. Keep doing what you’re doing! 😁😁😁 I bought a White Duck log carrier on your recommendation a couple or three months back. Great product! Great workmanship. We heat with wood near full time. 👍👍👍

[@mikesarver8925]

Mike, Air dry a bit of lumber myself. All research leans toward keeping the air flowing. Believe the canvas tarp may hinder this. I use metal roofing weighted down with blocks. I imagine you could build a structure with roofing and weights that you could remove with forks when needing to add additional lumber.

[@TheDuffer426]

An 8ft 1x10 select pine at Indiana Menards is $23.03 each. 8ft 1x10 quality pine board is 13.61 each

[@HallnoutMhall]

Good afternoon Morgan's. About to grill and chill. Have a day!

[@Morgansunleashed]

Michael sounds good ... I think I will do that too for dinner

[@W7PVA]

Mike! It's your channel. Keep doing what is comfortable for you. My wife and I look forward to seeing your videos every day. We appreciate the music you select and your commentary. You and Melissa are very lucky to have each other and your wonderful family. Whatever you do we will keep watching!!

[@richardlefrancois7886]

Melissa is right, plate compactors work better on level ground. Our laborers use a shovel to even out each lift of soil. Good job, for sticking with it

[@stevemichel3877]

Last week I got 1x10x8 and they were 16 dollars and some change a piece. I like your music selection.

[@PEI_Guy]

I've puts many miles on a plate compactor and as far as hard to handle its a joy compared to a jumping jack.

[@justinbrown2093]

Hi Mike. One thing we need to remember, these are your videos ,you do what you want , nothing wrong with the music ,if he don't like the music turn the bloody volume down

[@thomasyerbey337]

Love All your videos Mike 🇺🇲 keep doing what you are doing 🇺🇲 from Florence Alabama 🇺🇲

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thank you

[@iPhil77]

Just look at the big box near me. It’s looking like 1x10: 8 foot long kiln white board is: $18.50 per board. If you eventually tie the cistern to the garage down spouts, then it’ll take roughly 2” rain storm to fill it up roughly 90% full.

[@louislarsen2256]

Melissa is totally correct. Surface preparation makes all the difference.

[@mikemcguire8351]

Melissa is not a fan of tamping....its the damn music Mike, it's the music. Thanks for sharing. 🇺🇸

[@papajj3]

I agree and she tried to tell the BOZO that but he wasn't listening! He's got a future son-in-law. Get him out here to help out!

[@matthewsims359]

I have never ran a plate compactor before but i would like to give it try. It appears to do a good job. Stay well, stay safe and yall HAVE A DAY

[@Meister1551]

Bravo! You are creating art. The videos you make are artistic in nature and you do a wonderful job adding the right elements to your videos to give the viewers the punch YOU want them to see and hear. Keep doing what you are doing because it's obviously working well for you...

[@Morgansunleashed]

Thank you

[@fredbarrigar8991]

Mike! you are doing a great job with your channel. Video, MUSIC, is all great, love it. I'm so glad that you put out videos on a regular basis. I look forward to each one, very informative and entertaining. To reiterate your comment, "Keep doing what your doing".

[@307j.o.a.t9]

Its a good thing ya had a plate compactor and not a jumping jack. Melissa really would have hated that lol! They can be a handfull the first time running them though. She did great!

[@billk8780]

Mike, "Just keep doin' what you're doin'! All the Best from the Great Lakes State!

[@joshloughner847]

I really like the music, Mike. The selection that you choose really goes well with the outdoor setting and anything that you are doing. I actually wish there was a way you could make a soundtrack..lol. But you can never please everyone. Keep up the great work. Always look forward to Morgan footage!

[@michaelricheson1333]

Have thought about a shiplap for the boards. I did it in my barn apartment on some #2 pine. Came out great.

[@chucksmith155]

Hi Mike I’m in Ct and I just bought rough sawn 1bye 12 at $2.10sf up a $1.20 from last March great job on that plate compactor Mellisa ,

[@500VulcanRider]

Not sure about that size but 2x4x8s are 11 bucks each where I live now

[@davehenderson47240]

I hope you decide to go ahead and collect rainwater in the cistern. I have leaf guards on the gutters of my building and for about every half inch of rain I get approximately 400 gallons and it is all really clean. It's absolutely the best for washing vehicles and doesn't leave the first water spot etc. Hoping you give it some consideration!!

[@Ninebadge]

Yep you nailed it Mike. 1x8x10 common board at Home Depot is $15.51. Funny cuz all the saw mills I’ve seen up in Venango and Crawford counties have logs stacked for days and are probably working around the clock. Somebody somewhere has a warehouse full of lumber I bet. 😉

[@haroldschmidlap8487]

My wife has experience as a plate compactor, I've had a few plates compacted on my noggin a few times. PJ IN O-HI-O

[@Morgansunleashed]

Oh my this made me laugh!

[@chuckandgailperry2405]

🎵”You can’t please everyone so, you got to please yourself.”🎶 Ricky Nelson

[@garbagecanfriedspam6254]

Garden Party

[@overheadcam32]

My family enjoys your videos a great deal and have learned a lot. Put whatever music you want or talk as much as you want. If people don’t like it, they have a volume button. I wish I had your energy.

[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

Music, no music...it doesn't matter to me. I'm here for the content. It's much more satisfying than watching TV! And sometimes I actually learn something! Great job! Keep up the good work.

[@michaelprewitt806]

Mike your videos entertain us all. If we were all alike GOD would not have anything to do. Glad you do what you do. Hope Tai liked his shovel l sent him. Maybe he can talk you into letting him clean the tracks on the excavator and play in the saw dust. Keep on keeping on for us. You are better than tv.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

It is really coming together nicely

[@joetterolison4093]

You know more than I do when You do Your projects/videos and I always get plenty of Info for future projects Plus You are investing way more cash to get Great Results than I can do right now I had one job where they installed buried cable and after the laborers (Me) raked the soil back onto/into the trench the backhoe driver would drive on the trench to compact it better than a Plate compactor That tractor is about as big as the backhoe we used and it had plenty of weight, and We would rake more dirt on top to allow it to settle I bought one of those Harbor Freight Plate compactors to do some patio paver work and it ran great, but for the depth of the hole You have it might take several rain storms to to get it to settle that way Your decision was right to NOT getting that hole with the Plate Compactor because the walls might cave in and trap who ever is in it OSHA requires specific side wall SHORING for anything over 3 or 4 feet deep if people are going to be working in the excavated hole Walls of collapsed dirt or sand will KILL anyone caught inside where their lungs will be compressed like a constricting snake KILLS You can't dig fast enough to get them out safely Hillsborough County Florida has Marxist Nazi democrats in POWER that have made it illegal to collect rain water They are following Agenda-21 Plans and are control the use of Property owners Land Look up I.C.L.E.I. for land use sustainability that is ran by the "United Nations", and they have declared International Soil ownership in Salt Lake City Utah Search both on KZbin for an education I think Your system is Great Thanks Ken in Florida

[@PabloP169]

Use a spreader bar across the top of the plate compactor to keep the chains away from the motor bits,

[@larryprestage8127]

Tell them you play the music you like and that is the way it is, the volume is up to you. Keep up the good work and helpful instructions .

[@fleminj2pa]

That pile of lumber you’re building is gaining equity with each passing day. Getting that sawmill was fortuitous, to say the least.

[@gusbracewell3856]

Hey Mike I hope you leveled the base for your wood pile because if you didn’t what ever twist is in the base will transfer into your wood,that canvas tarp looks like military grade material

[@thomasstrout1738]

I have been suggesting to Mike for more than a year to get a plate compactor. Blame me Melissa. You were doing fine with it. Just take a rake and contour the back fill against the tank wall to be angled away slightly and it will compact very easily. Nice work.

[@Dinomitsios]

I know you can’t own every possible type of equipment but a jumping jack would be better suited for that type of work. The plate compactor is great for patios, but for backfilling a jumping jack is the way to go.

[@clamdigr]

I think your videos are a great mix of talking, equipment sounds and music, keep up the great work Mike. And it's really cool to see Melissa running the equipment, my wife seems to have conveniently forgotten that, as a teenager, she used to drive her dad's Ford 9n with a Woods mower to cut their lawn, LOL.

[@andyrobinson339]

Mike--Your channel is like licorice. Not everybody likes licorice, but the people who like licorice really like licorice. Keep on truckin'.

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Mike - Thanks for sharing the comments on the music you put in your videos (made me smile, as I thought about the fact that you absolutely cannot please everyone. Great quote from Ricky Nelson below which fits perfectly). I have to commend Melissa for keeping it together as she talked about her experience with the "thumper." I think she was using all of her self control to keep from telling us how she truly felt about the experience. What a trooper. Blessings to you both, and to your family. Hi to Hunter, Hannah, and Eva.

[@jonaozo540]

"and you just kept adding more dirt...." I won't say anything else. God bless all of you. We watch all of the 'Morgan' channels.

[@jacobsmeltzer2306]

My dad bought the same plate compacter from harbor freight. What agreat machine. We love it.

[@mikeelwood8626]

The plate compactor, being run under the constraints to avoid the cistern, yet pack the ditch, could be tricky. The uneven terrain made the job harder. But I thought the task was done sufficiently, if not technically perfectly. Job done.

[@chrisnash2154]

What’s gotten you here is YOU. Not a focus group. So you keep on doin’ YOU! MELISSA... I applaud your effort to even work the compactor. You’re an incredible woman.

[@victorrodea7163]

Great video Mr. Morgan. As to lifting the vibro plate...if you are using the handles and are concerned about hitting motor parts as you lift use a spreader bar with 2 inch wide straps to attach to and lift away. Hope this helps and damn the naysayers.