THIS JOB SITE IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING… A REAL CAT FIGHT, WILL I WIN OR JUST GO HOME?

Back at the swamp road project for yet another eventful day! This job site is the gift that just keeps on giving. I’m working to build the pad and upper part of the road and I have run into a rock wall, literally. But time will tell if the CATs prevail…
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[@davebanks5838]

Great video Sam. I’ve said it before and I will say it again… I learn so much from your videos! Not only from the excavating side of things but also the spiritual aspect. Thanks for all you do!

[@tristardiggin]

I appreciate that Dave! Glad the videos are a help… God Bless

[@haroldlopez2530]

That's the best part, God's massage.

[@tristardiggin]

@@haroldlopez2530 Thanks Harold and glad you enjoy the message! God Bless

[@blackdogexcavator21]

I've had jobs like that, they seem like they will never end, and every day is a struggle. They will make you appreciate the easier days for sure. I loved the message. I'm just glad God has sign posts out where I can find them, because it seems like I go in the wrong direction a lot. Lol. Stay safe brother.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, I know what you mean on those jobs. I may just see you on the roads in the wrong direction. I’m there occasionally myself… But God is good for sure God Bless

[@jonathanzellner906]

Life truly is like that wall. I’ve said it before, your videos are great, and the message at the end is perfectly delivered. You’re doing great work in both aspects

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir, that is life for sure! Thanks Jonathan I appreciate what you said… God Bless

[@jonathanzellner906]

@@tristardiggin you’re doing a better job than so many churches and news stations with an agenda. You might be reaching a smaller number of views. But you are actually REACHING the way you deliver, not pushing people away and that’s going to trickle down ❤️

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jonathan and the Lord is definitely working! It’s awesome to watch what He is doing…

[@brianhubbard1621]

Great message today, this world is like scratching against that wall , keep diggin . That job almost like a military job ,use what you got and keep going! Thanks for the message and video!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Brian! We just keep on scratching through this world.🤪 This job has its challenges but I sure do enjoy the tough ones… God Bless

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

That rock wall seems very tough, and it gets taller as you dig... The 313 WILL get it done though me and my brother enjoy excavation work as well... I appreciate the message it is always great to hear... Thanks🙏

[@tristardiggin]

Right, the wall is definitely getting taller. But the ole 313 will get it out of there. Hope you guys do well with your work. Glad you enjoyed the message too… God Bless

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

@@tristardiggin 👍

[@Lonestardiggin]

Enjoyed video and message brother! That’s a tough wall to dig. Life can be hard like that wall but God will always get you through it or over it!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Cody and well said! God Bless

[@DiamondbackDW406]

Great video, I really enjoyed the ending. A man that works hard and is a believer is what this world needs more of these days!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate what you said! And we definitely need more believers and doing some good work… God Bless, Sam

[@jesselyall7519]

Just a helpful tip. Anything shale an rock like ur dealing with. Its allot easier on machine when ya get on top of it an dig upwards. Depending on circumstance. I found it allot easier myself that is

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jesse, I appreciate the info. I sure wish I could get on the top side to dig but it’s too steep on this site. But you are right it digs a lot better that way… Sam

[@EarthServe-tk8tm]

Outstanding film making, Sam! I've learned so much from your videos on technical aspects of excavation but also from your Messages. I really only go to church a few times per year these days but your Message always gives me something to take with me through the week - thank you!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you! I really appreciate what you said. It’s pretty cool to know the Lord is using the videos about work and especially the message to help folks. God Bless and I appreciate you supporting the channel… Sam

[@scottneedham9765]

Awesome message. And that jobs coming right along

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Scott, this one is challenging but I’m enjoying it… God Bless

[@rolandg5785]

Hello Sam just wanted to say thank you for all your do and the fact that you don’t waver on your faith…God Bless you and I enjoy your messages

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Roland! I appreciate what said and for supporting the channel… God Bless

[@allanpeters4403]

Your faith will get you through that swamp road project Sam!! Keep plugging - God Bless.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Allan! We are going to whoop that swamp before too long. God Bless,

[@LifeWithButch]

Great video and message once again. Thanks Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Bruce! 😀

[@briangammons8242]

Enjoyed watching the video. It’s awesome how that rock out that bank packed in that road that looks really good. The message hit home again. Scratching and clawing. That’s the way I feel. Working three jobs right now with a plan and goal. Plans and goals can change but yea scratching and clawing. Take care.

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah Brian, I do a bit of scratching and clawing too! Definitely glad to find that rock and dirt to build the pad and road, it is good stuff… God Bless

[@fivestring4653]

Job is lookin good Sam and appreciate the encouragment . Thanks for sharing and them rock teeth should make a big difference I hope .

[@tristardiggin]

You are very welcome and I appreciate you supporting the channel! I’m hoping the rock teeth are going to be the ticket to cutting through that rock. God Bless

[@kevingardner4737]

Another great video and message. You do great work.

[@tristardiggin]

I appreciate that Kevin! Thanks for supporting the channel…

[@charleswelch249]

Looks better already, putting the chirt on the road will definitely make a great base for finishing up with stone.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Charles! It is definitely going to be a great road. I have lots of that rock and dirt to build it with… Sam

[@tracypratt5897]

Great video I really enjoy your channel. I watch a lot of videos like yours and yours is one of the best. I especially love the devotions at the end. I am a retired heavy equipment operator and pastor. I really miss running equipment and preaching! I hope to get back to preaching as soon as my health lets me. God bless you and you and your family are in my prayers!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Tracy and I certainly appreciate those prayers! That’s cool that you ran all the good ole equipment back in the day. I hope you can get back to preaching too, I’m sure you miss it! God Bless and thanks for supporting the channel… Sam

[@alexosborne5629]

There you are, inspiring the next generation of plant operators, Sam !! Young Max has gone and followed his dream, all it took was one spark and a channel !😃 I also follow Ed and gave Half Tilt his nickname 😂 You are scratching away at the stone, one stroke at a time.... 😬💪 a ripper tooth may be worth hiring before a hammer 🤔 It is turning out to be great road base material, reckon you will need a drainage pipe under there if possible 🤔 but then you probably have one ready to go !! 😂

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Alex, that is right and pretty cool how a KZbin channel a half a world away can encourage folks to chase their dreams. “Half Tilt” now that is a good one. Haven’t heard that before.🤪😀 I have ordered some rock teeth and I’m thinking that will be a big help. Yup, planning a pipe when I get the final grade figured out on the road. Definitely have enjoyed this project…

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the video Sam well done with the job moving the rocks out ❤❤. Take care of yourself and family and friends and be Blessed ❤️❤️.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Michael, it has been an interesting job so far and still more to do… God Bless

[@snickrologen]

It’s almost as if the machines are under dimensioned for the job, but smaller bites are also getting the job done! Nice work and video!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate that! Getting big bites is a full load for the 313 for sure… Sam

[@jont9903]

That wall is tough but the product you’re getting from it will make that road last a lifetime. Thanks for the video!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jon, there is definitely some great material on this job site. The road should be around for a long time… Sam

[@Dozerguy71]

Looking good over there I see you found some good road and pad building material there 😃

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! Yup, found the good stuff…

[@planeanddirtsimple]

Good work! I was hollering at the first of the video “its not in 4wd, its not in 4wd” lol. We don’t have the chert rock but looks like it works well. Great message!

[@tristardiggin]

I sure wish I had heard you hollering. It was one of those deals where you accidentally turned it off at some point and you are sure it’s turned on! 🤪🥵 I thought you might like that hat a feller gave me…😀

[@planeanddirtsimple]

@@tristardiggin ha!! I commented on wrong video 🙈I was watching the new road video.

[@georgewindsor4182]

Another great video Sam You never give up and you make a great mentor God Bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you George! I appreciate that very much… God Bless

[@planeanddirtsimple]

Road is looking great! Love the way the hawg backs over the piles. We don’t have any material like that in my area. Would be nice to have especially on site. Man what a nice hat you had on during the message 😅. Loved the word!

[@tristardiggin]

I thought you might like that hat. The hog does a great job moving dirt around too. Thanks

[@ronsmith4434]

Great job Sam. Love that road block you used

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Ron! Yup, that is my home made stay out gate…🤪🤣

[@mikec8519]

Dynamite !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the message.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mike! 😀

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job & Message!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Greg! 😀

[@dburto13]

Nice work Brother! It’s finally making sense to me. You’ve done a great job making that mess accessible. 👍👊👋

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Don! This is definitely a step by step process for this job… Sam

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Looks like you found some rocks with that dozer!!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, plenty of rock around this place…

[@jaredgoogoo5852]

That 313 is a beautyyyy

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jared! I love this 313, it’s a great machine for sure… Sam

[@rolandrobles7974]

Great message and awesome road work, God bless and keep Faith

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Roland, it has been a challenge but I do enjoy these kind of projects…

[@alfredpedneau9598]

Please do a Video about the Walls of Jericho. Thank you for your Videos !!! 😊😊😊

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Alfred, that is a good idea for a message. Will try to work that in somewhere… God Bless, Sam

[@raymondgochenour8725]

Well, all that chill makes good road base, but it looks hard Enjoy the video as always

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Raymond! I have lots of good material to build the pad and road with. Sometimes that is the biggest challenge, having good material to work with… Sam

[@DigorDie29]

Another great video! Thank you for the messages they are always very encouraging. Keep up the good work👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@nyrasan2240]

Love your actions, you working hard ❤

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Nyra, I appreciate that! 😀

[@user-ld3ir4qq9r]

The black shirt is a good looking shirt. Glad to see ya wearing it. Ha

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Bill, I thought you might like that shirt!😀👍

[@rdemarco0]

Thank you for the video and the message. I love how you are using KZbin as a tool to teach us about the work and Christ. Keep ‘em coming!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Bob and I appreciate the support and encouragement for the channel. It’s folks like you that help the channel grow so we can reach more people with the Gospel message… God Bless, Sam

[@jmalone2758]

My 1st time viewing, I think you do pretty awesome for a one man show. Too bad dynamite service are so costly but, imagine 3-4 holes would probably take a lot of work out of it.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate that and welcome to the channel. Wow! It would be cool to blow that up! 🤪😀😳

[@NakedDave100]

Another quality video Sam!!! Keepim coming!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Dave, glad you enjoyed it!

[@jg6142]

Great job Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you, I appreciate you supporting the channel…

[@SteveSmallwood21]

Don’t know if you are done with this job yet, but I’d say more trees above the cut will have to come out to make more building pad.

[@tristardiggin]

I’m still digging on it! That rock is getting tougher to dig every bucket full. I ordered some rock teeth today so that should help… Thanks, Sam

[@williamgroel2880]

Love your videos God Bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you William! God Bless

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam.. I’m late once again on commenting. Lol ..I’d like to have some of that kind of ground here in Arkansas, It looks like it Makes Awesome fill ! Good Video as always , Thank You for Sharing the Message ! Take Care 👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Evert! If you can’t show up on time just show up when you can! 🤪😀🤣 Thanks

[@ledirtworks8403]

@@tristardiggin 😂😂 Noted

[@davidstewart8081]

Thanks Sam. GOD Bless!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you David! 😀

[@user-ff5ut5xm2z]

How’s it going Sam? Looks like you found some good base material for your road. Really like your videos Sam and you had a great message as always thanks 👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Tom! This job site is blessed with some great road material. Actually a lot more than I need but that is a good problem to have. Not having enough starts getting expensive to haul in… God Bless

[@azizchkour6106]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks 😀👍

[@jimmytew9468]

That was a great message Sam! You have the road looking good. It's a good thing you have the rock on site. It would really be a mess if you had to haul rock in.😂 I'm try to catch up on my videos. Still recovering from having rods and screws put in my neck. Man recovery from this is something else. But one day at a time. Be Safe Out There and GOD BLESS!

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Jim, good to hear from you and hope your recovery is going good. Won’t be long and you will be going strong again! God Bless

[@jimmytew9468]

@@tristardiggin Thanks Sam I just want to go fishing again it's been 3 years.

[@jeremyrice81]

cat scratch fever lol

[@tristardiggin]

Right, that is for sure! 😀

[@douglascole3842]

Good job on the excavating.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Douglas, I appreciate that… Sam

[@DustyGroundHog]

Some times you will have those days.

[@tristardiggin]

Dusty that is definitely the truth! 🤪

[@NicolasBN]

Hi Sam. Diesel is on vacation ? 😅 Good work so far, remember to show us the result at the end.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Nicolas. Ole Diesel has been here a time or two. 😀 Will definitely do a video on the final results. Sam

[@chevyford100]

It's interesting to see how others do the same job differently than you would do it. I will humbly say how I would do that job. I would remove the "rock" with the excavator and load it in the dump truck, then I would put about 14 to 15 loads of that truck on the street every 100 meters. (To make a 30cm layer, each truck load covers 6 meters long and 4 meters wide, that would be 24m2x 0.30cm = 7m3 each truck.) After having all the rock on the street, I would use the dozer to spread it and compact it.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Adrian, appreciate it. It is definitely interesting how things are done differently. And all jobs sites have their own challenges for sure…

[@chevyford100]

@@tristardiggin maybe a ripper is a good acquisition for that 313

[@tristardiggin]

@chevyford100 been thinking about one. I did order some rock teeth yesterday. Curious to see how those cut through the slate rock…

[@toddsmith2766]

Job is looking good Sam good message I couldn’t make it through this life without Jesus he is our only hope and peace

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Todd and I am with you on that! God Bless

[@toddsmith2766]

God bless brother

[@diggindeeperPCG]

Sam, thank you for another enjoyable video!! Glad the 313 is back in operation for you. Any word from the dealer on why the turntable had issues?

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Phil thanks and I’m glad to have the 313 back as well! No definite cause for it other than the big nut that hold that gear came loose and started backing off causing it to leak into the swing gear housing. Thankful it was a warranty repair… Thanks

[@diggindeeperPCG]

@@tristardiggin I'm sure there is a good sermon in their somewhere. Warranty = Blood of Jesus...Holy Spirit is our witness, etc...Thanks for all you do Sam!!

[@tristardiggin]

@diggindeeperPCG yup, I believe you are right! God Bless

[@zates2272]

Thnx brother

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, God Bless…

[@fullers1966]

Need to get yourself some Dynamite that'll take care of them rocks😂😂😂😂😂 God bless and take care

[@tristardiggin]

I agree and it would be fun too! 🤪😀🤣

[@spankywagner7740]

A lady once wrote her autobiography in four short chapters. Chapter One: I walked down a new street. There was a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fell into it. It wasn't my fault. It took me a long time, but I finally got out. Chapter Two: I walked down the SAME street. There was a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fell into it. It WAS my fault. It took me a long time, but I finally got out. Chapter Three: I walked down the SAME street. There was a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walked around it. Chapter four: I walked down a different street. "You can't get there from here," as the old saying goes when someone often asks another person for directions...Take a different path. Change your "here." Project is looking good Sam. Best regards, until next time. Mike&Pat

[@tristardiggin]

That is good stuff!🤣 Jobs is coming along nicely but a ways to go yet! God Bless

[@7-oaksfarm]

Looking good Sam! I use the tree gates as well lol! I don't know the answer so asking, but would it of been easier to cut a bench out on top for the excavator and pull toward you digging and swing over to the hog. May be to risky sliding but I really enjoy when excavator is higher than the truck anytime I can make it happen.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, those tree gates work well! 🤪 A bench and pulling upward would definitely cut through the rock a lot better and load better too. It is just so steep up there and getting up there, I just didn’t want to risk it. Thanks

[@jasonmccoy3724]

My word is overcomer amen Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jason and Amen! God Bless

[@DigginLife21]

First in line

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, quick on the draw, no doubt! 🤣

[@DigginLife21]

@@tristardiggin 😂😂😂

[@qualitydirtmoving]

I'm also 14 and I also do excavating so it's cool to know it's not only me .😂 (I also make videos about it)

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, that is right! Seems like you have your future planned out. Thanks

[@user-es6jt6eb7t]

45 degree loading is a whole lot quicker

[@tristardiggin]

It definitely makes a difference! Thanks

[@Michael-fd8ob]

Question for you!! Wouldn’t it have been better to haul that in the jcb truck instead of pushing t all that way?? Well right after I asked that and sent it you started to load the truck. So I had to laugh about that

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Michael, we were thinking on the same page there… Thanks, Sam

[@ShaikShataj-gm3zi]

😅😅😊

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks😀

[@WombleUK]

You have come a long way from when I first started watching your videos she you pretty much juts had your mini digger & farm truck. Your definitely pulling in much bigger & more challenging jobs now which makes for great content & hopefully a healthy bank account for you 😉 Would a ripper claw for the excavator work better at ripping that rock out than the toothed bucket? Or maybe you will just have to buy a 30tn machine like Chris from Letsdig18 LOL

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Womble UK! It seems like many years ago that I started the videos and things have definitely changed. I’ve been blessed for sure! I certainly enjoy the bigger and challenging jobs. It keeps your mind working all the time. I would love to have a ripper for the 313 but they are pretty expensive and the 313 doesn’t have a quick connect so it would be time consuming and a pain to change back and forth from the bucket to load and the ripper to rip it out. However, I did order some rock teeth yesterday and I’m hoping that will be a big help. A big ole digger like Chris has would be sweet!

[@joshuarivera8584]

Hey buddy where you buy your jcb hog what's the real name for it thanks alot

[@tristardiggin]

Joshua I bought it from a guy off of Facebook Marketplace. I think he was from Missouri. It is a JCB 714 and it’s a great size truck for what I do… Thanks, Sam

[@joshuarivera8584]

@@tristardiggin thank you boss keep up God's work fix his land 🙏 amen

[@stovebolt448]

Go Home? nope you'll stay till you defeat the forces of evil, or get the road built.😁

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, but going home sounds better sometimes…🤪🤣😀

[@reyhansalvendy9361]

🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Reyhan, I appreciate that!😀👍

[@reyhansalvendy9361]

good job👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@tristardiggin]

@@reyhansalvendy9361 😀

[@charlesyell6318]

Do you pastor or have you pastored a church.

[@tristardiggin]

Charles I haven’t been a Pastor. Just enjoy sharing the Word when I can… Thanks and God Bless, Sam

[@KB-ji7mj]

Aman

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Anthony! 😀

[@ToddStanton-bo1cz]

New to the channel but I love the work and content you post. Keep up the good work!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Todd, I appreciate that and welcome to the channel!😀