Some diggin' basics, how I dig footings.

[@rowey7777]

Friends can’t believe I can sit and watch a guy dig holes. It’s mesmerising. Hoping to buy a backhoe for my retirement on a small farm. Lots of boxthorn to remove and to dig footings for a house. I’m a builder by trade and have always wanted to dig my own footings. I have learnt a lot from watching your videos. Thanks.

[@Digginok]

Good luck!

[@lovejcdc]

That's what I call "PROFESSIONAL" operator. Damn fine work ethic and skill. I love seeing that in the tradesman field's. My uncle is a rancher but he is also a great equipment operator. He taught me to do everything in the mindset of being very aware of what your doing and do it well. And to take care of your equipment while operating and the maintenance. And to this day I am what you would call slightly OCD about that stuff lol but I am thankful for it because in the end my vehicles etc. last and are in good shape. My work is always good and it is done in a way to stand the test of time. Don't cut corners or do stuff half assed. Thank you for showing that in your videos.

[@dirtydug1831]

My boss in the Marine Corps gave me some advice in marksmanship but I think it translates in to almost anything...... He said "Be Brilliant at the Basics" He also preached that "slow is smooth, and smooth is fast" I think it is great advice......to bad I don't use the advice much..... nice video

[@Digginok]

I love it! He is right slow is smooth and smooth is fast!!! Never heard it put that way, but I agree it applies to almost everything, except politics! Lol

[@TrevorDennis100]

It's a saying I come across a lot in books that feature SpecOps like the Rangers and Seal teams. Kudos for your time in the Marines, and glad you survived it.

[@timfreeman476]

@DIRTY DUG YOU SAID WHAT I WAS THINKING JUST WHAT MY DAD ALWAYS TOLD ME.

[@DC-1]

Great words of wisdom talking about your trade and passing along experience youve learned over the years. You have a steady hand and a lotta patience digging around those obstacles. Thanks for sharing. 👍🇺🇸

[@Digginok]

Thank you!

[@DieselandIron]

That's some of the cleanest digging I've seen. You're a good operator and your soil conditions are making me a little jealous.

[@Digginok]

Thanks! I get to dig in the best dirt around

[@homesculptor]

I'm a contractor, and getting a guy like you to dig footings is tough. It really saves on concrete waste, and so nice looking. I dig my own footings now. You'll like finish footing digger! Well done!

[@jayadinash9102]

Skip to 8:45 for the good stuff. This guy cuts some damn clean holes!

[@Digginok]

Jayadi Nash thanks!

[@arturoakaarthur]

An experienced craftsman with the right tool is like a musician with his favorite instrument, the results will always be beautiful. As a new operator I greatly appreciate your advice. I like the way you position your machine and how you align the pivot pin to get those nice straight lines. Thank you.

[@powertothepeople139]

I would love to work with you. You sound like a passionate operator. Nice choice of words.

[@HankinsExcavating]

Truly amazing on how well your footings look. You definitely hit the nail on the head about being patient!!! Thanks for sharing the insight.

[@Digginok]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@dalepremo3695]

That was REALLY informative and interesting. It's such a pleasure to watch you performing your art. Thank you so much for sharing this with the rest of us. BTW some of these guys you work with are really good and helpful. They give you hand signals that sometimes I can tell what they're meaning, but not always. Would love to hear you mention what you learn from what they signal. Thank you again!

[@Digginok]

Dale Premo thank you glad you liked it! I think passing along what we learn is better than dying with it! As for hand signals, I’m confused on a lot of them! 😂 The grade checker gives me a thumbs up on this job, sometimes that is confusing. 4 fingers and then 8 fingers was 4 feet 8 inches. I think?

[@dalepremo3695]

@@Digginok Hey, glad it's not just me!

[@yopappy891]

Looks like an older machine but it sure looks tight, you must keep her well maintained. Very impressed with your skill and attention to detail.

[@Digginok]

Thanks! This machine is over 10,000 hours and has had a lot of work done on it. I appreciate you watching!

[@sandy1653]

When it comes to setup time, my dad loved to say that there was always time to do it right the second time around, so take your time and do it right the first time. I wish all operators took their time to dig such nice neat holes. My company was putting in a private fiber network for a country club and the excavation crew that got brought in to put trenches in for us wasn't nearly as neat & careful as you were and it probably added an extra 2-3 days to the whole darn project because of it.

[@Digginok]

Some great advice! I rarely have anyone tell me to hurry up, neat clean work usually means you move less dirt, not mention breaking other utilities!

[@arjaya]

How many guys watch you closely bringing that machine to dig on site, then change their attitude when they see your skill? Seriously awesome job. I just got into doing small excavation with my mini that I just bought. Brand new yanmar sv40. I'll have to get some video to post!

[@scrapmanindustries]

Thanks for posting all these videos. I watched a few of your welding videos awhile ago never knew you had backhoe stuff like this. I’ve been thinking of trying to figure out a way to get one recently. Backhoe work might be easier on the body years down the road compared to what I’m doing now.

[@RockCreekEnterprisesNM]

Nice work Frank, and very good advise. My biggest problem is I get in a hurry, always want a full bucket. I need to take Dirty Dug's advise, " slow is smooth and smooth is fast"

[@Digginok]

MS Earthworks thanks! Slow is smooth! Smooth is fast!!! Best advice I have ever found! You will figure it out I’m sure! Thanks for watching!!!

[@daytonquibell8703]

Just the video i was looking for. 12 years now first time cutting pannels boy how fun and challenging. Digging footings was something i never encountered in this trade incredibly difficult and a whole new ball park. Today i did my first staircase so a square footing and two bases attachment to one side 4ft hard pan. Very difficult getting those tiny corners sqaure up top everything chips on the top

[@daydrinker187]

I will be operating a back hoe for work in a couple months. On the job training, which is basically just throwing me in the seat and telling me to go😂 very much looking forward to being a reliable and and efficient operator. Awesome video. This is the kind of operator I aspire to be. Thanks for uploading

[@marshallbell9354]

Love all the pointers and watching your expertise at work!!!

[@Digginok]

Thanks so much!

[@DefLama]

Excellent Lessons in this video, on more than just the machine. Thank You!

[@Digginok]

Glad you liked it!

[@oldfarmer4700]

A good layout guy helps a lot too. I was never around someone digging footings a lot but its a lot like anything else in construction you can sure see the good from the bad. I was always around utilities digging and the majority was repair where we didn't care if the ditch looked good it was mostly not wanting the Cowboys tearing a 2 thousand pair phone line out trying to fix a 3/4 in water line. We mostly fixed water, sewer and gas. You can sure see the quality in your work.

[@Digginok]

oldfarmer that’s true layout is very important! The repair work is a bit different, still need go at it carefully! Thanks for watching!

[@digginanddumpinexcavating3086]

The work of an artist! Beautiful footings and beautiful dirt.

[@Digginok]

Thank you sir!

[@pjs5191]

Always love the videos Frank and the backhoe tips are always nice too. I’m still a rookie for sure and always trying to learn what I can.

[@Digginok]

Thanks 👍

[@martywoodrow131]

That’s a nice looking footing ,I have run backhoes for years and I appreciate good work when I see it.

[@Digginok]

Marty Woodrow thanks!

[@thereasonableamericans411]

A real pro with a humble and straight forward approach. Thanks for the tips.

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@Lasttruegrafters]

I watched this video years ago, I used your tips and now I earn a good living from driving an excavator. Thanks!

[@dirtediggin]

Nice words of wisdom. As someone who also digs quite a few footings with a mini ex and a backhoe, I totally agree with your advice.

[@Digginok]

Thanks!!!

[@barrywhittle6696]

Your very good with the old girl and I can watch and listen to you for ages my friend.

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@MiguelAngel-oh1ub]

What an operator. One of the smoothest controlled boom and bucket I’ve seen.

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@kewalram6371]

Very good training sir. Thank you so much.

[@billmullis7797]

Thank you, that was very helpful! Now I just need to go out tomorrow and apply your instructions. I will be going back and watching all your videos. Folks like you who give so much never receive enough thanks. THANK YOU from Statesville NC. home of red clay.

[@Digginok]

Patience is key, take it slow until you have the bucket going exactly where you want every time. Hope it helps, to be good at anything you have to put in the work.

[@nickhill3362]

Hi if you have a quick hitch it's quicker to change buckets as you pointed out but also you don't have to grease your pins so much as they are not incontact with the soil as much that's what I found out when I fitted one on my JCB 3cx some years ago great vid

[@homesculptor]

3" off the dirt for rebar typically. Dobes are three inches, and they do have smaller ones for drive ways.

[@paybax]

Excellent info! Thanks More videos on repositioning a backhoe efficiently would be good too. You gave one about positioning over a ditch before which was helpful for me. I have a little Kubota that I use as basically a handyman with a tractor. I was working on a job a few days ago, a small yard maybe 30x30 and I had to dig a perimeter around it but only 4 feet wide so I couldn’t be digging it dead on, I had to be setup 90 degrees to it. Anyway it was a huge pain due to reposting and space to dump. In hindsight maybe I should have setup parallel to it to give for dump space and I did tell the owner upfront a miniex would be quicker. Anyway don’t need a reply but again repositioning info would be great 👍

[@Digginok]

I'll see what I can do.

[@barneyroberts668]

18 minutes in learned two good pointers fresh teeth and minni x curl on short ditch is difficult.But I like the minni x with sand bucket mostly because for the last year I have been digging at a airport with live wires popo pipes telecommunications you name it.I really like being able to dig and pile dirt 360. This gentleman is very good second generation I could hear and see he had the motor revved down.Thanks great tutorial

[@Digginok]

Thanks! Smooth bucket is great working around lines, but for clean top edges nothing beats some sharp teeth set wider than the bucket. I know 360 is good in some cases, but not when you are digging a long footing, most efficient to set spoils to the side. I don’t dislike mini x, but the backhoe is easer for me to make nice clean footings. I don’t run the machine wide open, no need to most of the time.

[@barneyroberts668]

@@Digginok I work for a backhoe service and most of the old veterans prefer backhoes Iam beginning to understand why thanks again Iam a decent operator well-rounded but I only have a couple years in trenching that's why I subscribed to you.

[@Digginok]

Barney Roberts thanks, I am willing to help any way I can.

[@RiverValleyAcres]

You’re slick on that backhoe sir. You make it look easy. I can never get use to the blind spot of the boom in my face. I’m going to dig out a footer on Monday so I’m looking for some pointers and I can honestly say my dig out won’t look nearly as clean as yours lol.

[@Digginok]

Thanks! Once you get a good kink in your neck you will enjoy the backhoe life. Key to footings is sharp teeth, put new outers on if you got them. Don’t get greedy, most of the first few inches you won’t have a full bucket. Consistent and attention to detail make all the difference, if something looks a bit out of line, straighten it up before moving forward. Thanks for watching

[@RiverValleyAcres]

@@Digginok thank you for the awesome tips. I appreciate it. I’m use to digging pipeline ditch. I dig from the outside of my tracks and pull into the middle then dig the middle out. It slopes my ditch line into a v ditch. I’m in between jobs and doing some work to stay busy. I dug a basement out a few weeks ago and I got carried away and over dug it a bit. Poor soil(sand&gravel) and poor set up on my part doesn’t make for a pretty hole lol.

[@Digginok]

For foundation work I find it’s always best to establish the outside line down to grade, then do the slope or bench last, that way the layout is not lost, footing work is a bit different for sure. I know it seems to be a waste of time, but less is more when cutting footings. Concrete is expensive, and a bit more time getting the dig right is appreciated by the guys that have to buy it. Some days I can save 5-10 cubic yards of concrete by spending maybe an hour extra. Haven’t had anyone throw rocks at me yet.

[@RiverValleyAcres]

@@Digginok you definitely have it down to a science! You’re right about that. I just gotta take my time and work on making it look good.

[@petemiller519]

That is nice digging! I bought some acreage and will buy a used ol' girl for the excavation, grading, and septic. Thanks for the pointers. Cheers from Canada.

[@Stand4Good]

Great work! Great video! Thank you.

[@fernandocovarrubiascomander]

Hey Frank, great informative video once again.

[@thylacine1962]

I thought this was a great vid. Im an opperatior of backhoes & I learnt a lot here. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@AnsariBaksh]

Very neat work. 😃 I have a mini excavator and use that same trick to check my layout before digging

[@Digginok]

Thanks 👍

[@fulltiltgrading8366]

That is some fine looking work! Nice job 👍🏻

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@TruthSeekers369]

Thanks for explaining this process. I now see what I was doing wrong. Thanks you!

[@Digginok]

Thanks for watching

[@tortugalisa4748]

Love your style of diggin👏👏👏😃 Prescott,Arizona here🌵 🌟New Subscriber🌟

[@dunep6465]

Pure Joy to watch you operate there. Good lessons for the youngsters.

[@Digginok]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@soldierofdirt81]

An artist with his favorite paint brush!! And awesome advice Frank! And I couldn't agree more, slow is smooth, and smooth is fast!

[@Digginok]

Thanks Albert!

[@jot017]

Thanks for the wisdom! I'm digging some footer drains this weekend (video to follow up hopefully) and I'll keep your words in mind.

[@Digginok]

jot017 you’re welcome, use this wisdom with caution!!!😂 good luck with the job and video!!!

[@jot017]

@@Digginok well it's a given that one should take your advice with a grain of salt. I was just being polite 😂 😂

[@opengchris18]

Great insight, I agree with what you have said here. Pride in your work is key, if you don't care on how it looks or take pride in a job well done its going to show in the end result, maybe not receive that return call as well. Great job!

[@Digginok]

Thank you!!! That’s very true!

[@DaleDirt]

Great instructional video . I am a rookie operator and I can already see there is a science to it .

[@Digginok]

Thanks! Hope it helps, there is a lot to it if you want to make the work you do look good. The fact that you are looking to improve shows that you take what you do serious. I have learned a lot from every operator that I watch. Some show you how to do it, some how not to do it, the important thing is to know the difference between the two.

[@GlenSRII]

Great watching you Frank... fantastic operator I drive a jcb 3cx over here in Ireland on sticks great watching your little tips and tricks and somebody who takes pride is what they do like myself !Il tell you whoever says driving a backhoe is easy is talking out there ass I drove excavators for 8 years before i got asked to drive a backhoe ... Backhoe is alot more of a challenge you need to read every situation but please keep the vids coming Il happily buy you a pint of guinness if your ever over here 🇮🇪

[@Digginok]

@@GlenSRII thanks for watching! I do think that for digging neat straight footings a backhoe is the easiest way to do it, of course it takes a bit more planning.

[@melaniew77msn]

All the advice about work ethic and here is great. Because it applies to any vocation. If you're not working the hardest you don't stand a chance at being the best. I couldn't agree more

[@Digginok]

Very true!

[@jeridjanikowski9338]

Experienced operators use the boom and stick to load bucket; bucket stays flat; and bottom of the ditch is smooth and maintains grade;beginners tend to hog and curl the bucket to load it; you can get grade doing that but it takes a lot more time to make bottom of the ditch smooth ; and its a lot harder to fill for an obstacle curling the bucket to load it; i know some will disagree but a well experienced operator could dang near dig a hole blind doing it by feal and could stop as soon as they felt something not right Thanks for the pointers frank another good video as always

[@Digginok]

Jerid Janikowski yes it drives me crazy when I see operators stick the bucket in the ground and just curl the bucket. Makes a big mess usually.

[@MrChriskep1]

IIm inexperienced and have to dig a lot of footing. soon. Very helpful you even have the exact same backhoe i have! Thanks

[@FullyGored]

Take 5 and plan what you need to do, and how you are going to it, without back tracking and runing over your trenches.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Great video Frank! Always pick up some tips to help me improve digging footings, thank you! Even though I run an excavator lol!

[@Digginok]

Elite Earthworks LLC thanks Brandon! Good to hear it's helpful, maybe you will come around someday! Lol

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Digginok LoL! Maybe I think I have a long ways to go 🤣

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Digginok I knew what you meant I was just saying it would take a lot for me to get a backhoe lol

[@Digginok]

Elite Earthworks LLC 😂

[@familywest1697]

Listening to him talk, as you read the captioning is hilarious!!! I can't get enough!....lol. Waaaay off!

[@budlvr]

It's a pleasure to see an expert at work !

[@Digginok]

Thanks

[@bruceblais7958]

Love the way you move the machine, great job those holes are straight cool. Have a good day. Peace

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@upstatehauling6996]

Like that video, even learned something I'll be incorporating into my digging with lining up the pin. Just wondering why you dug the bigger footings and then came back and dug the connecting trenches afterwords?

[@faith4today]

Excellent work...and thanks for the advice!

[@waynecompton7612]

Good evening Frank, thank you for the video and explaining how you dig footings etc 👍😎🇬🇧.

[@Digginok]

You are welcome!😎🇺🇸👍

[@ottohonkala6861]

That's some serious experience on digging. Great work.

[@Digginok]

Thanks, I have spent a lot of time figuring out what works and what don’t, still don’t know it all, but I’m gaining on it

[@andrewhaylock289]

Actually really liked that video. It was relaxing to watch somehow. haha. Definitely smashed the like button for ya. Keep up the good work!

[@kennethdodds2323]

"And they shall know you by your work." There are fine points that can help with just about anything you set out to do. Not like the "Never enough time to do it right but always enough time to do it over" folks.

[@Digginok]

You are right I think it applies in lots of places for sure. Probably more wisdom in the comments than In the video!Thank you for watching sir.

[@kennethdodds2323]

@@Digginok I think there's plenty of wisdom in the video.

[@Digginok]

Kenneth Dodds thanks!

[@azwrenchmaster5334]

Holy crap that's a bunch of conduit. I've never been around a job that size. Great job, as usual. Must have learned how to do that from Brandon. :)

[@Digginok]

Az wrenchmaster yeah there were a few out there! If only Brandon had a backhoe!😉. Here is another one with some pipes. Thanks for watching, kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWWvhXaphchqqZI

[@bobvincent4841]

Wow, u can run a backhoe quite good. Though a mini excavator can't move piles of dirt like the loader can, they sure spoil a guy for quick positioning and ease of maneuvering. My first machine was a Cat 426b x-hoe. Still have it and i still use it a little, but, man, for the last 2 years I've primarily used, and LOVE using, my Yanmar Vio35-6A with it's thumb and i really like the wide 38 inch flat edge bucket. It's great for square holes and retaining wall footers.

[@Digginok]

Thanks! I like the mini's too but I will always prefer a backhoe for footings, I travel quite aways so more than one machine is ot practical for me. thanks for watching!

[@buggyman77]

My dad always said “Perfect practice makes you better”; VERY nice video!

[@Digginok]

That’s true! Thanks for watching!

[@ArtW7906]

You'r the best. Greatings from Poland.

[@mdsloads]

Dude you’re awesome. Music is cool. Keep up the good work

[@osmarcasanova363]

Trabalho organizado e caprichado. Obrigado pelo vídeo, saudações do Brasil.

[@chggrup]

Simply the best!!! Greatings from Romania!!!

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@cookiesservices4552]

Frank you have easy listening voice and do a real nice job on these videos. Real advantage in having good work ethics you can be proud of the work that you do top notch. Thanks for the video and if you think you’re an old man what does that make me 😔 bummer

[@Digginok]

Thank you! That’s good to hear, I agree with having pride in what you do! You’re only as old as you act?!?! Thanks for watching.

[@gregrozycki1419]

Top notch digging mate.Greetings from down under

[@Digginok]

Howdy! Thanks

[@richardmcdaniel93]

Digging around all those obstacles would make me more nervous than a long tail cat in a room full of rocking chairs. You make it look too easy. I enjoy watching you work.

[@Digginok]

That's my favorite kind of work! Makes the day go by faster it seems. Thank you sir!

[@mrandrewdennis1]

I still like a backhoe great information about digging. I try to tell my students don't blow out the dirt and don't be a bottom digger. I am differently am going to use this video in my classroom. Thank you for sharing.

[@Digginok]

#MBGA!!! Thank you! I hope it will be helpful!

[@mrandrewdennis1]

It is nice for my students to hear information from someone other then myself.

[@eeschguy2]

"We" mainly do minor digging (water valve replacement, water main breaks) and our supervisor wants more of us to know how to operate the backhoe. Any tips or ways to practice, before actually doing the real work? I can take as much time to learn/practice as I need. Maybe make a video on basic digging techniques and how to practice offsite (?)

[@Digginok]

As for things to practice, try to dig level, fill the bucket in a long stroke and don’t take too big of a bite. If possible set the machine at a slight angle to allow a better view of the ditch, keep the machine tires on the ground slightly and keep it level. Low throttle at first and as you build confidence add speed. If you master the backhoe there is not much you will have trouble operating.

[@eeschguy2]

@@Digginok thanks for the reply. Should the teeth be straight down or "out" straight, when extending to dig and first touching the ground? (or doesn't really matter?)

[@Digginok]

Brian Schmid if you are not concerned about the top crust breaking it don’t matter. If I’m afraid of snagging a pipe or utility line I will lay the teeth back or away from the hoe so it will bounce over.

[@brianwebber7168]

Good video. In every job you have people who take pride in their work and themselves yet are humble and those that are just there for the paycheck. Quality work is being sacrificed in the name of production. Too many steering wheel holders is part of the reason I don't drive otr anymore.

[@Digginok]

Thanks!!! Glad you enjoyed it, I agree.

[@andyb3735]

What's the best technique to dig when you get to the required elevation to keep excavated surface leveled? I dip very often when digging for footings.

[@Digginok]

It’s a lot of practice, I still make a dip now and then. Generally the backhoe makes a natural slope up as you pull back. Try to look at the side of the bottom of the ditch, you can see the straight line at that point. The more you do it the easier you can “see” the grade.

[@franciscoguillen3836]

Thank you for all the tips

[@Digginok]

You are welcome thanks for watching

[@98Pete]

Nice skills, im not quite there yet but always welcome pointers

[@Digginok]

Thanks! It takes a bit of proper practice

[@burningdinosaurs]

Great explanation! Great advice! Great video! Thanks for another fantastic video! Keep making them backhoes great!

[@Digginok]

burningdinosaurs thanks !!! #MBGA!!!

[@DeuceGenius]

how come we run a backhoe over an excavator? just curious.

[@gregorylaughlin2556]

Wonderful control (from Australia).

[@TrevorDennis100]

It adds interest knowing what area you operate in so we can look up the weather forecast. I mention this because of how wrapped up your man with the laser stick was. I expected to find it was close to freezing, but Google tells me it is 85° (24° in real money) in the Mulhal ok area, so your man must really fell the cold. I've heard you give tips on digging neat footings before, but this was more comprehensive, and interesting as all heck. I almost feel that I could get on a backhoe and have half a chance of digging a half tidy ditch, which is completely ridiculous, but testifies to your skills as a teacher. With apologies for putting you on the spot, is it fair to say you are highly respected at what you do? By the guys with the hard hats I mean. We've seen a few different people checking grade for you, and they all seem to have complete confidence in you. Today's grade checker was a bit stingy with his feedback. It looked like a quarter inch movement of a finger tip was supposed to give you a picture of the bottom of that blind hole.

[@Digginok]

This was last winter, it’s still pretty warm now. Thanks for watching!

[@Ra-218]

Good stuff mate. I was hearing two voices in the cab and thinking, "Why didn't he just remove the other sound track?", and then I realised I had another one of your videos open at the same time. :D Thanks for sharing your tips. They will come in handy.

[@Digginok]

Lol thanks for watching! But I recommend one at a time. Appreciate you watching and commenting

[@mightymoeexcavating754]

Glad to support your channel, I'm sure alot of people don't know what its like to have thousands of hours of seat time! Lol easy job! Good info here!

[@Digginok]

Good to have your support!!! That could be on the seat time, but the seat time counts for more if the expected result is higher! I know some guys with more seat time than me, but I can out work them. Thanks!!!

[@billllllllllly]

Am I seeing that correctly at the end... you back up to your box and then pull yourself over the box and putting your stabilizers down to straddle the box? I’ve only ever dug regular trenches nothing like this.

[@Digginok]

Billy Shrubb yes that’s what I’m doing. It doesn’t work with some soils as it won’t take the weight of the machine. The other option would be to dig the small footing then switch buckets for the large boxes then switch back. This way I only switch buckets once.

[@billllllllllly]

Digginok yeah I was thinking that could get a little hairy with some soils. Thanks for the reply!

[@juanaguirre4754]

Using or attaching a wireless camera on top or on the side of the hole with a cell phone inside the cabin looking live inside the hole might help.

[@Digginok]

Not a bad idea!

[@melaniew77msn]

That's a lot of good advice. That one foot bucket is still driving me nuts and I'm sure it ain't do it anymore for your sanity

[@Digginok]

Thanks Tim! If I didn’t have it bucket I wouldn’t be doing this job

[@melaniew77msn]

@@Digginok what I meant is you dig better then that bucket does. I'm glad that you found a spot dry enough to be able to dig in.

[@ArizVern]

THANKS! Just bought mini-X for personal use.

[@Digginok]

Good hope it helps good luck!

[@ArizVern]

@@Digginok - Disabled Vietnam Vet. Can't move left arm very good. Need lots of practice. Glad most of left arm is pull push action. Got to teach arms what to do without thinking which way to move joy sticks.

[@MistaJayLJ]

Great tips, thanks from hobby mini digger guy in uk

[@Digginok]

Thanks! Glad it helped

[@samiamm5764]

Excellent excavating, thanks for the valuable insight i appreciate your kindly sharing.

[@topnotchexcavatingllc5193]

Very good advice ! Thank's for posting !

[@Digginok]

Thank you!

[@thereasonableamericans411]

Intended on watching the video, ended up trying to learn the guitar part. Thanks? lol

[@simonsantander248]

WHAT A DIFFERENCE WHEN YOU PAINT BEFORE YOU DIG. NICE JOB THX.

[@bertrutledge4546]

You say what Ron Pratt at Midwest Truck says about wrecker operation "small slow increments " is safer for him and more accurate for you. Thanks.

[@Nates707]

If you could get a new backhoe what would it be

[@Digginok]

Dirtman707 a 2007 New Holland B95 if possible, if I buy brand new it would probably be a toss up between case and Deere, I get sick to my stomach thinking of either, 😂

[@cruisersism]

Excellent.

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@HavocDH]

Thank you for making this video.

[@Digginok]

Thanks for watching

[@whatyousaidbud]

Just out of curiosity, how much concrete can one of the mixer lorries carry?

[@Digginok]

9 cubic yards I believe, some may carry a bit more.

[@kreso4794]

As a civil engineer I wont you on my building site.....great work Maestro 👍

[@Digginok]

Thanks!

[@kreso4794]

Working on this way You saved a lot of time and money to other workers.....keep going 👍

[@shawncockrell6007]

Damn fine work there sir .

[@Digginok]

Shawn Cockrell thank ya!