RIPPING A NEW ROAD ACROSS HICKORY RIDGE… WHAT A CHALLENGE THIS WAS!

Well it’s an all new challenge here on Hickory Ridge. This is the first of several videos from this new road build. Buckle up it is steep and difficult…
#tristardiggin #tristardigging #roadbuild #new road #catD5 #CAT313 #gravel #road #dangerous #relaxing #satisfying #mustsee #cantmiss #dozer #excavator #heavyequipment #miniexcavator #minix

[@margaretckamaka5552]

Thank you for your encouragement through the WORD of God. Enjoyed this video🌺🍍🌴🇺🇸✝️🤙🏽

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Margaret, I appreciate that! God Bless

[@BENNHENDRICKS33]

Sam I’m one of the people you’re mailing a hat to. I watch your videos, and learn. Not only some equipment stuff (I’m also a track ho operator) and have a business. I learn from your attitude, and your kind spirit. I’m a Christian, a back slidin one, but I am one. I appreciate you putting a message in each video, it’s my favorite part. So yeah I’m proud to wear a tri star diggin hat, while supporting your ministry, because I believe your being led to speak to men and women through your skill set. In a month, I’m going back to Atlanta to take my CCO again, I went for Heavy equipment and crane, unfortunately morning of crane test I had a medical issue. It’s been long enough I’m going back for it.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Benn, I appreciate what you said and glad you are supporting and enjoying the message. I hope you can slide on back into a close relationship with the Lord!😀🤣 I believe the Lord had me start up this channel in order to reach folks with the message. Hope you do well with the testing to get that. God Bless, Sam

[@user-dr3pj1tz9m]

My, my, my… that was an excellent word!!! I’m still chewing 😂. Amazing how you have an ability too see through all the woods and have a nicely finished road. Keep on keeping on brother Sam, may the Lord keep you and bless you and your family!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Allon. Yup, it’s a challenge to get a path cut through the woods. I have a lot of the road already built and it’s looking great. Some cool videos coming on the project…

[@roxyevans3176]

Loved this video. Loved the message more! ❤ Blessings

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Roxy! 😀

[@nategrose7673]

Great video and great message!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Nate! 😀 God Bless

[@keithsuits9792]

Great video great message

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Keith! 😀 God Bless

[@AllstarVentures]

3 days old, 13k views and 21.5k subs. Keep diggin’ and spreading the Truth,Sam. We’ve been getting the occasional afternoon thunderstorms but before that the dust was awful. Great video and message. God bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Joey! The channel is really doing great. It just definitely takes time for sure. Glad yall are getting some rain. We need some pretty bad around here. God Bless

[@jonathanzellner906]

As an industrial mechanic, I feel you on the tough jobs. And trying to be a decent person, I always love the message at the end. Keep up the good work

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jonathan, I appreciate that! I do enjoy the tough ones.😀🤪 Keeps you on your toes for sure. Thanks for the feedback on the message and glad you are enjoying it… God Bless, Sam

[@denniswilhelm1316]

Again, thanks for your boldness to present the Gospel 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Dennis and glad you enjoyed it! God Bless

[@ronsmith4434]

You're right about the dust. I feel like I've ate enough this week to build a road. Glad it finally rained. Great message Sam. Keep em coming

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Ron, I know that’s right! The dust has been bad but the rain settled it a little bit. Glad you enjoyed the message… Gosh Bless

[@joebacarella2829]

I love the road builds, be well my friend.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Joe and I sure love the road builds too! 😀

[@sueted1]

I absolutely love your word. You are the diggin man!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Theodore! 😀

[@Lonestardiggin]

Man those hickory roots remind me of the mesquites we have here. But if you break the roots off mesquites and don’t get all them, they will grow into another tree/bush. I’ve seen some roots 60’ long in all directions lol. Enjoyed the message and video sir!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, sounds like they are a pain like the Hickory! Thanks

[@countrycartier]

Thank you for representing Tennessee well.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Darryl, I really appreciate that!😀 Sam

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Good video and message god bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you! 😀

[@jeffbensoutdoors1623]

Awesome video, awesome message, God bless you brother .

[@tristardiggin]

Hey, I appreciate that and glad you enjoyed the message!😀 God Bless

[@jeffbensoutdoors1623]

@@tristardiggin there’s nobody like Jesus

[@tristardiggin]

@@jeffbensoutdoors1623 Amen!

[@VideoBulldozer]

very good

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you, I appreciate that!😀

[@briangammons8242]

Dry here too. Looking good though Sam. 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Brian! Yeah this heat and dry weather is rough for sure…

[@spencer6764]

Awesome Job Sammy. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jon!😀

[@hall28630]

Howdy brother from NC great video stay safe God bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Randy and God Bless…

[@yogaadisetiawan3335]

Nice videos My Bro 🔥🔥👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

I appreciate that and thanks for watching and supporting the channel…😀

[@medlinlandmaintenancellc]

Another AWESOME VIDEO AND MESSAGE. Thank you brother!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mark!😀 God Bless

[@rp1645]

I just found your channel 😊❤😊 I love watching guys use equipment to push new Roads through wildlands. I love your explanation of what to watch for in the "BAD" trees. For me personally I would love to open land for driveways it the wild. What made you pick CAT ( being new to your video) is it the service, reliability. I see you have new equipment, are they yours or do you Rent/Lease from cat. So glad the property owner put orange tape on trees to mark your parh. 😊

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks I appreciate that and welcome to the channel. I post new videos on Fridays… I do buy CAT machines for their reliability and great service. But of course other brands have reliability and service as well. Basically I just like the CAT brand and enjoy running them. I do own the machines that you see in the videos. Sam

[@gcflower99]

Where is your forest mulcher ? Great video and narration! New Subscriber. God Bless you and remember Emmanuel (God with us) is right there with you hugging that hickory tree!

[@tristardiggin]

I sold it with the 308 a while back when I bought the 313….

[@brianhubbard1621]

Thanks for the message and encouragement , good video of getting started on a job, looking forward to the rest of the work ! PS, watched the little Henry Easter egg short, looks like he may have management potential in tristar! $$

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Brian! Should have some good videos of the road build coming up. Ole Henry is a good one for sure. That little video was hilarious when it happened. He is definitely in the running for CFO…

[@NicolasBN]

Hey, Sam, big job ! 11:20 This is the season of the year when there’s a lot of dust 😬 31:00 The post office building is pretty 👍 See you soon with some beers for you, a lot of water for Diesel and Diesel for 313 and D4 🤣🤣🤣

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Nicolas! It’s definitely dusty around here. I will trade in the beers for some Dr. Pepper!🤪🤣

[@7-oaksfarm]

Looking good Sam you are right man it's dry and hot sure don't help with the frustrations!!! Good message as well!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Wow, that’s right! It’s too hot this early in the summer. 🥵

[@sonomalandworks]

Awesome project. Looks like a fun one for the dozer and the excavator!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Patrick! Road building is definitely one of my favorite projects to do…

[@alexosborne5629]

You couldn't see the wood for the trees !!! 😬😂 At least you had the orange tags to follow, can't have been much fun looking for them ! 😬 And all that dust..... that would have me sneezing all day 😵 Sure looks to be another adventure for you, Sam 💪💪💪

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Alex that is right. The dust and think undergrowth was a challenge. Thanks

[@thomassawyer820]

Nice work!! Sam love the message

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Thomas, I appreciate that! God Bless

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Man, those hickory trees ain't no joke. I took out one when I put my driveway in 25 years ago that I still haven't forgotten. That thing was the size of a basketball at the base, and I had a hole big enough to drop a skidsteer into when I got done. I know everyone always says you need to buy this or that in the comments, but you really should look into a stumper for the 313. Best tool I own for taking out trees, bushes, or stumps. It's a lot easier on the machine and a great time saver. I bought mine from USA Attachments in King, NC. It took them about a week to build it, and the price was fair. Once you learn the technique, you'll wonder why you didn't get one sooner. If you need any help for the next 5 days, I'm in Sevierville on vacation. Lol. Thanks for sharing the video Sam.

[@tristardiggin]

You are right about those Hickory trees. Wow, that was a pain at times. I’ve thought about a stumper and other attachments for the 313 but it doesn’t have a quick attach so I would be knocking out pins and wrestling with that thing by myself. But I’ve seen those stumpers and they work great. Swing by and will put you in the Hog hauling dirt. Oh and by the way it still has no A/C. Wow, I’m dreading that next week…🥵

[@blackdogexcavator21]

@tristardiggin hey, wait just a doggone minute. I can't function without AC. I done got soft in my old age. Lol

[@tristardiggin]

@@blackdogexcavator21 Maybe I should have kept that part out! Wow, that thing gets stuffy for sure. The mechanic I use has had the new compressor for months now and well it just hasn’t been fixed yet…

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

Those hickory trees definately put up a fight! Great job though its looking good... thanks for the message and im glad the channel is growing. I found you when you bought the 714. Thanks for sharing👍

[@tristardiggin]

Yes they definitely put up a fight!🥵 Glad you enjoyed the message and I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. You came in at a good time when the Hog arrived…🤣

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

@@tristardiggin 👍

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job & Message!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Greg! 😀 God Bless…

[@mattd8411]

That's a awesome job. I'm pretty new to this so glad to see all the little things happen to everyone. Lol I used take it personally running out of grease. Breaking something. I'm 30 worked 2 jobs my whole life mainly mow but just got a excavator trying stay busy doing little things. Do alot of little stuff the bigger guys don't want but I'll take whatever. Thanks for your advice and sharing everything stay safe.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Matt. That’s cool that you bought an excavator to get started. That is exactly how you get started and get your name out there. You do anything and everything, within reason 😳, that comes your way. Keep at it and you will continue to grow…

[@mattd8411]

@tristardiggin thanks buddy thanks for the reply thats alot keep up with. Yeah I'll bury cows alpaca lol water lines anything. I really need learn how grade and level up for buildings and small pools. If your ever up in east tn holler.

[@tristardiggin]

I’m in East TN, Polk County. Where are you located…

[@tristardiggin]

Well you’re in the right place to learn. I have watched a lot of KZbin learning how to do this work…

[@mattd8411]

Tri cities buddy.

[@neilemsley967]

You are a joy to watch Sam… all the way from 🇬🇧

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Neil, I appreciate that and I think it’s cool how people in other countries find and watch the videos. Thanks for supporting the channel… 😀

[@georgewindsor4182]

Doing a great job Sam When you get aggravated just idle down a minute and think about the talent Gods given you and to be able to get up everyday and do what you love God Bless my friend!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you George I appreciate that. It definitely a good idea to idle down and think things over! God Bless

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Amen to that one ❤❤❤.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Michael! 😀

[@jamesfranks545]

Hickory and White oak are some of the toughest to get out. Sycamore can be pretty bad too. Good job Sam.

[@tristardiggin]

James that is definitely right! Wow, they can be difficult… Thanks

[@Cedarsman.]

Interesting and great job you did Sam 👍👏 By the way, i like too much your editing way it's been like documentary, and it's not let the viewers fall into the boredom of long scenes 👏👏👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Joseph I appreciate that! Thanks for the feedback on the video editing because that is exactly what I’m trying to do with the videos. Sam

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Ole diesel better look out in them woods lol. There’s a cat tearing trees down!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, he has to watch for the cats…

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@tristardiggin those rocks you found look like Arkansas!!

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@tristardiggin hickory is a tough ole tree! The little ones will get wound up in a mulching head and aggravate a feller.

[@tristardiggin]

@poorfarm-nn6ii well you can just come and get them to take back to their home.🤣😀🤪

[@tristardiggin]

@poorfarm-nn6ii wow, they were getting the best of me on this job…

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam , We are dealing with the same “Dust Bowl” here as well. A Good Ole Hickory will test a Feller 😃 . Looks like You’re off to a Good Start on the Road 👍🏻 Thank You for Sharing the Message , Always Spot on ! Take Care and God Bless !

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Evert! We can definitely need some of that rain that we fuss about during the wet season.🥵 God Bless

[@jg6142]

Another great one! 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate that!😀

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the video Sam well done 👍❤❤. Your dry were wet up here in NW WI. Take care of yourself and family and friends and be Blessed ❤️.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Michael, send us some rain this way…🤣😀😳

[@shareD_1]

Mans best friend is never far away, lucky u can take him with u on all your jobs...

[@tristardiggin]

Ole Diesel is a good one! Glad to be able to take him to work with me… Thanks for watching

[@65BAJA]

To hot to be outside. Time to watch some Tristar Diggin'!

[@tristardiggin]

That’s what I’m thinking too! 🤣🤣🤣

[@bjadvanturz]

21.4k Subs! I remember when you had 5k. So happy for you and the great videos that you are putting out. They may come for the excavation work, but I believe people are subbing you because of the message. Keep doing God's work.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Brad! 😀 Yup, I remember 5k too. Actually remember the first 10 and then the first 50…🤣 I’m definitely glad folks are enjoying the messages… God Bless

[@kevingardner4737]

Great video Sam, we need to be rooted in Jesus!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Kevin and Amen! God Bless

[@guyhowell8176]

Always love your videos. I also love the messages you pass on. Keep up the good work

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Guy! I appreciate that and thanks for supporting the channel…😀 God Bless

[@dburto13]

Awesome work Sam!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Don! 😀

[@jimjennings1970]

I Enjoy that type of work

[@tristardiggin]

Jim, I enjoy it too! But I do like building the road better than clearing the land…🤪

[@williamhilbert9172]

That hickory tree got hit by lightning ⚡

[@tristardiggin]

William it may have. It was in bad shape for sure… Thanks, Sam

[@patrickswagger]

Be blessed my friend

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Patrick! God Bless, Sam

[@shearit1854]

As always good video!

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks, I appreciate that!😀

[@rngn2010]

Great video

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you I appreciate that!

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Nice video Sam.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Harold! 😀

[@10rcoleman]

The end message is the best part of the video no offense lol

[@tristardiggin]

No offense taken I agree with that! 😀😀😀 Thanks

[@scottdominguez7939]

I wish i lived closer Sam. I would love to help you out running equipment. All it would cost is lunch.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Scott! Whew, even lunch is pricey nowadays…😀🤣🤪

[@scottdominguez7939]

@tristardiggin very true ok I'll settle for a chocolate chip 🍪 cookie lol

[@tristardiggin]

🤣

[@richardmarsh3879]

You might want to check diesel for ticks they are bad this year

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Richard. They are definitely bad, I’ve already seen a lot of them so far…

[@donalddickey9150]

Amen

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! 😀

[@allanpeters4403]

Amen and God Bless - Sam!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Allan, God Bless…

[@byronfrancois4674]

Man how good it is to finally see a great video without that silly music 🎶.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, got to mix it up a bit…

[@brucegay4847]

To get that little tree out of the teeth on the bucket you need to place and end of it close to one of the tracks and walk forward so the track gets on top of it and that will help pull it out!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks for the info. Most of the time though they stick out to the side and wouldn’t be able to get the track on it. Very aggravating when those things get stuck…

[@chuckbearden9709]

Amen ! ❤. You are right .

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Chuck and glad you enjoyed the message… God Bless

[@raymondgochenour8725]

You make it look easy. Enjoy your video.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Raymond! I just keep pushing and pulling the controls and hope for the best! 🤣🤪

[@albuser8641]

Amen, Brother!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Al! 😀

[@tugboat2739]

Howdy Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Hello Tugboat…

[@davidredd7535]

Ask Chris about his stumper.He”s tickled to no end the way it removes trees and stumps.

[@tristardiggin]

I saw that thing and it looks like it works great! 👍 😀

[@MrNiklas1967]

Hi buddy

[@tristardiggin]

Hello Niklas…

[@jrexcavatingsons]

Amen Amen Amen!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the message… God Bless

[@arthill6270]

Wouldn’t it have been easier to use one of those mulcher heads on a bob cat?

[@tristardiggin]

Mulching leaves the stumps in the ground. To build a road the stumps have to be taken out of the ground…

[@bjadvanturz]

Great video Sam. What happened to your Bible? I know it's hard to get a new one, but it might be time? Great message!

[@tristardiggin]

That’s the one I carry in the truck. It was in storage and got wet. But I’ve had it a really long time and just enjoy keeping it around…

[@vikacandle]

😍😍💝

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks 👍

[@alfredpedneau9598]

J 3:16 NKJV !!! 😊😊😊

[@tristardiggin]

Amen!😀

[@scottdominguez7939]

Hey Sam did you ever get a six foot pole with a orange flag on it to protect your tripod?

[@tristardiggin]

Not yet! But I’m being a lot more careful…🤣😀😳

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Need a better camera angle in the dozer - can't see the blade/tracks

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks will check on that…

[@jacobbuckley8232]

U burning all the brush or just leaving it piked in the woods?

[@tristardiggin]

No burning. Property owner just wanted it out of the way…

[@dabneylandscaping]

I have the same Cat 313. What’s up with the maintenance issue you spoke about. Cat came out and updated my computer it’s a whole new machine!!👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Not sure unless it was the 1000 hour service. I do have a video from several weeks back that you may want to check out. I had hydraulic oil getting into the swing bearing housing. It was repaired and covered under warranty….

[@dabneylandscaping]

@@tristardiggin thank you sir! And May Jesus continue to bless you, your family and your business! Dabo Charleston SC

[@tristardiggin]

@@dabneylandscaping thank you Dabo, I appreciate that and God Bless you and your family as well… Sam

[@scottdominguez7939]

Someday maybe you can get yourself a Thundercreek fuel ⛽️ trailer

[@tristardiggin]

Those trailers are nice for sure! 👍

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Is it those teeth causing stuff to get stuck?

[@tristardiggin]

Yes, they are kind of shaped like a wedge and they get hung between the teeth…

[@spankywagner7740]

Trees BY JOYCE KILMER I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in Summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. May the Lord bless you, Sam, and keep you and your viewers safe. Mike&Pat

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you I appreciate that… God Bless

[@spankywagner7740]

@@tristardiggin I think the poem reminds us that we create nothing - the tree in Kilmer's poem. It is a humble reminder of just one of the remarkable gifts that God has given to us.

[@tristardiggin]

@spankywagner7740 That’s right, Amen!

[@jimedwards9310]

Dude. I love ya. But dam you talk a lot in the videos

[@tristardiggin]

Well Thanks, I think! 🤔 🤣

[@user-rg4fj4wy5u]

How far are you away from Sunbright Tn. ?

[@tristardiggin]

Google maps is showing around 2 hours from there…

[@user-rg4fj4wy5u]

@@tristardiggin that’s where our place is. I watch your videos and like your content and glad to see another brother in Christ doing great work and spreading the word of God.

[@tristardiggin]

@user-rg4fj4wy5u Thank you I really appreciate that and thanks for watching and supporting the channel. It’s pretty cool what the Lord is doing with the message in the videos. God Bless, Sam

[@fullers1966]

I was trying to get two hats ordered but I cannot figure out how to do it went to your email and keeps coming back no such address been wanting to blue ones

[@tristardiggin]

Well, not sure what’s happening with that. Copy and paste this and see if it works, [e-mail] Or you can send me your address and I will respond to it with the info… Thanks

[@stovebolt448]

Hi Sam!🙃

[@tristardiggin]

Hello James, hope all is well! 😀

[@stovebolt448]

@@tristardiggin Yep just busy.🙂 YOU have a great day!

[@josephmccorkel7021]

The reason that bucket won't dig is cuz you got rock teeth on it.

[@tristardiggin]

I had those on to help rip through the root. I have new digging teeth to go on after the clearing is done… Thanks, Sam

[@josephmccorkel7021]

@@tristardiggin Yessir.

[@fullers1966]

Also found out something about the Middle East you might find interesting everything is in place for the Magog war to start it could happen any day and if you're truly understand scripture the true Church of God won't be here when it happens

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, it may not be long at all!

[@scottneedham9765]

Great video and message

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Scott! God Bless