Pond Reconstruction Job Is Off to a Rough Start.

I knew this job would be a challenge. My little dump truck is giving it all she's got.

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job!!

[@listenstoflowers7277]

I’m glad you are sharing this with us. It’s normal for crap to go wrong. If it was easy, everyone would do it.

[@smithworx1091]

It's my pleasure. I like to show the struggles. It's reality

[@williamhill9432]

For what it’s worth, I think you’re doing a fine job. Please remember that when everything seems to be going the wrong way, God is always there to help us get through. I have to remind myself many times each day to “count my many blessings”.

[@smithworx1091]

Thank you very much brother. You're right. Usually after I pitch a fit, I thank God for what he's done for me and ask forgiveness. There was a time when I prayed for these opportunities

[@lovejcdc]

Brother that was a great video! I tell you what you got that dirt pushin nailed son. I was really impressed with the bucket behind the skidsteer hack. Excellent work. God bless y'all Lindsey and looking for the next one

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks brother. Other than a few setbacks, I'm really enjoying this job.

[@aussiebushman2514]

Just keep ya chin up , we all have problems with machinery and jobs that’s just part of doing dirt works

[@davidlockyer]

You need that six wheel drive dump truck 😊

[@smithworx1091]

Sure do! Keeping watch for one.

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

Looks like your having my kind of luck. At least you found some good help at the end.

[@smithworx1091]

She helped put a smile back on my face lol

[@jeffrussell2337]

Keep on keeping on. It will shape up. Doing a good job.

[@smithworx1091]

Appreciate you brother!

[@johnstark3058]

Pro tip....putting pressure on the outside of the tracks will walk em off every time....friend told me one time always run a bucket on a tracked machine 2to3 inches wider than the tracks on both sides, that way the dirt ledge on either side of what your cutting will be much further out than the tracks 😁

[@smithworx1091]

Yep. That's what happened.

[@karleywarrenn]

Addie was the best part ☺️

[@smithworx1091]

She sure was!

[@derrickpettit86]

Good work brother, ground was like jello, crazy, but your getting er done man, some days go perfect an other days just go against ya, but keep up the awesome work an thanks for sharing 🇺🇲💪✊🤙👌

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks bro. I finally figured out a good path. Been making good progress on it

[@jimmytew9468]

Just keep working through your problems and think positive and you will get things done. I know that having too work with what got seems to be enough that when you have to make it be enough by thinking through the problem. Like I keep saying You Got This! People are always going to try and tell you what you're doing wrong but they're not there have to do the work. So ignore the negative crap and listen to the positive things. It's nothing like having a young child around to brighten up your day! And keep Rook off your equipment he uses it like it doesn't belong to him. LoL Be Safe Out There and Try To Think Positive!

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot Jim. I just smile through the pain most of the time lol. This is going to be one beautiful pond when I'm done with it. Can't wait for y'all to see the next few videos.

[@jimmytew9468]

@@smithworx1091 your welcome! I've had to smile through the pain myself lots of times. But it makes you feel great when you accomplish what you started. Can't wait to see the next video.

[@deeper4cheaper128]

Moving 💩 loads of dirt is always interesting! Hopefully you can get that 299 figured out, see the price of a skid steer these days!? I am sure you (as do I) want a haul truck, the little Hydrema rigs are cool.

[@smithworx1091]

Yeah my Cat salesman wants me to get rid of my "dinosaur" as he calls it and buy a new one. Lol. I really like those Hydrema trucks. I been keeping an eye out for one. They seem pretty rare to find

[@deeper4cheaper128]

⁠@@smithworx1091well I found a couple at auction near me in Michigan. I can send you the link if you want.

[@smithworx1091]

@deeper4cheaper128 man yeah that would be great. [e-mail]

[@ShawnMughal]

Seems like a lot of work than I anticipated when you started job. Hopefully it'll still be a profitable job. I remember in the first video you mentioned the owner did not want to spend too much money.

[@smithworx1091]

I'm doing a little more than I said I would. I just want it to be right

[@TNT27767]

I’ve learned that if it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Sometimes I just wonder what I’ve done so bad for me to keep having such bad luck!! I see you’ve got a trainee. Couldn’t be any better teacher that you. 👍🏻😎 I really like watching your videos. Never a dull moment.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks for watching buddy. I don't know if I'm the greatest teacher. But I enjoy when kids wants to see the equipment.

[@tristardiggin]

Looks like you need to run the weedeater down the passenger side of that truck! 😂🤣😁

[@smithworx1091]

🤣🤣 it's your fault I kept getting stuck!

[@tristardiggin]

Man, this video brings back bad memories for me! That pad job I did was exactly like this. Stuck, stuck, stuck and stuck again...

[@smithworx1091]

@@tristardiggin I remember. Makes you appreciate the hog!

[@lovejcdc]

Lindsey I don't know if you seen it yet but you're air horn is about to get squished lol when you get a good heavy load on your truck the lip over the cab is mashing on the horn 😅

[@smithworx1091]

@@lovejcdc yet it rubs a little bit lol

[@pauldillinger2286]

Hey bud im not there of course but why cant you under cut where you need your road and track in some good clay? I di dnt realize you had that much room to work with. Thats going to be so nice when you are finished my friend. Wish your videos were longer my friend and Addy show him how to move some dirt girl. Showing her with you was so awesome. You need to show more of your family having a great time with you. That would be so awesome.

[@smithworx1091]

I was gonna do that with the road like you mentioned but about 2 feet down, I start to hit ground water. I think the next video I'll show what's going on with it. I try to show the kids and family when they're around. I tried to take Addie home with me but they wouldn't let me keep her lol. I appreciate you watching bro

[@mthompson3891]

All my stuff runs fine

[@smithworx1091]

That why you had to drain the tank on the lift?

[@austinavery4772]

Half loads... Pack a road.. Offset tracks.. Sometimes its hard to judge if its worth it to do a pre- trenching bucket grid... Turn the ground to dry... Blaze it up becuase its half soft... But hard to say how much time it could save?... Just dont dig too deep

[@smithworx1091]

Turning the ground helped a lot. I only had about a foot and a half crust in some places. I guess from where they borrowed dirt to build the original levee

[@davidpritch718]

Addie didn't come to You-ba-do-ba-tube-ba, she came to work...she has her business face on. ;)

[@smithworx1091]

🤣🤣 she sure did!

[@mthompson3891]

Dump truck looks clean who’s pressure washer you use?

[@smithworx1091]

I used mine. It's been at my shop for 3 years.

[@mthompson3891]

I was wondering who blew white paint off every where at my shop.

[@randywilson6869]

I don’t think I understand what a dozer is. It seems like a lot of energy to get a small amount of dirt that far

[@goodboyringo9716]

You could always get your shelve out and use less energy , showing him how it's done.

[@smithworx1091]

It is

[@Gcitylofi_]

Are you digging the pond deeper?

[@smithworx1091]

Yes. It'll be at least 4 to 5ft deeper once I dig it out and set the overflow pipe.

[@Gcitylofi_]

@@smithworx1091 👍 🔥💯

[@davidlockyer]

Maybe invest in a wide bucket without digging teeth 😊

[@smithworx1091]

I have one. Just haven't took the time to hook it up lol

[@Harikarikillboy]

Getting it done bud! I’m just catching up on ye olde smithworx, been really busy destroying my own machine lmmfao. Jk, I’m no professional but I’m getting much better. Only got 30hrs pullin levers but it’s coming along, taking my time. Nice video bruh, imma got caught up today. I think lol. Imma try. And dang, had to add that them viewers subscriptions jumped up over 4K! Congrats! I still remember the March to 1k, that’s friggin good things bruh!

[@smithworx1091]

I'm glad you been getting some seat time. It's hard to do anything else when you enjoy running equipment. Yeah these pond videos have really helped my views and subscriptions. I appreciate your support brother!

[@goodboyringo9716]

At time 18:52 The bed is hitting the horns on the roof , just so you know.

[@smithworx1091]

Yeah I bent the bed a long time ago when I had the 309 lol

[@goodboyringo9716]

@@smithworx1091 ... Oh I see , the 131 can pull it back. Or , just move those cool horns

[@smithworx1091]

@goodboyringo9716 man those horns are so loud! I love when a kid does the trucker arm and I let them sing! 🤣🤣

[@M_J_Glide_22]

Nice job .....but way to much moving if dirt around....not an efficient process.....you have equipment, you didn't use to do certain things....

[@mthompson3891]

Why are you breathing so hard?

[@smithworx1091]

I'm fat!

[@listenstoflowers7277]

You are not!😂

[@smithworx1091]

@listenstoflowers7277 ok I'm out of shape lol

[@tonymiles3106]

Let that D3 finish that job for you, that job is where dozers shine.

[@smithworx1091]

@tonymiles3106 I've been working it a lot on this job. It's made a world of difference having it