Two CATs Slashing Through The Pine Forest, Building A New Home Site…

[@toddsmith2766]

Good message good video Sam God bless you my friend

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Todd and God Bless you as well…😀👍

[@davidianero5528]

Just want to say I enjoy your videos, but I enjoy your message much much more thank you. Gone through a tough patch in my life and it’s really nice to constantly hear the actual word of Christ it’s truly blessing

[@tristardiggin]

Hey David, I appreciate that! It’s cool to hear that God is using the message to help and be a blessing. I hope things are getting better for you too… God Bless

[@Johnnie-tx5mp]

Another great video of a honest man making a honest living keep the videos coming

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Johnnie, I really appreciate that! Sam

[@brianhubbard1621]

Good message today, everyone needs to have the bench mark of truth to get through this world ! Fun video on how to clear a small lot , nice camera work showing the steps on this job , thanks for you effort !!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Brian and I enjoyed doing that message as well. A lot of good truth in that one! God Bless

[@DirtAndRocks]

Enjoyed watching while brush cutting a utility right of way! Like the benchmark analogy in the message too. Have a great rest of your week

[@tristardiggin]

@@DirtAndRocks Thanks Andy! That’s funny because I watch/listen to videos while working sometimes. Glad you enjoyed that message. Have a great week as well…

[@sonomalandworks]

Nice job Sam. Looks like you made quick work of that project. I'm impressed with how much you got done.

[@tristardiggin]

@@sonomalandworks Thank you Patrick, I appreciate that. My work can’t hold a candle to the work you get done, wow! I think occasionally about how cool it would be to find a partner like you. Wow, the sky would be the limit on what could be accomplished…🤣🤣🤣

[@Dozer-CAMBO]

I really like the machinery type of videos.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks I appreciate that!

[@65BAJA]

Wake up from my old man nap, make myself a tasty beverage, sit down in front of the You Tube and lo and behold. A new Tristar vid. The makings of a great afternoon.

[@tristardiggin]

@@65BAJA Hey, I’m just not sure how it gets any better than that!!!🤣🤣🤣 Thanks

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job & Message!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Greg! 😀

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam..Very Nice Job on the land clearing, Turned out Great !! I need to look in to one of them Sharpeners, I dull my chain often . Lol Thank You for the Message ! Take Care and God Bless Sam 👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Evert! You will love that sharpener. It gets it very sharp. Glad you enjoyed the message…

[@FroudWorx]

Great Job Sam!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Duane! 😀

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

This is truly the fun stuff!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup just grab it and pull it out! 👍😀

[@scottneedham9765]

Great video and message

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Scott! 😀

[@diggindeeperPCG]

You had me nervous with that house next door! Sorry about the chainsaw...seems its always something on every single job in this business. Murphy's law I guess. Thank you for wearing our hat at the end of the video!! Another great video Sam!!

[@tristardiggin]

@@diggindeeperPCG Had me a bit nervous too! 😳 Definitely Part of the job to break stuff unfortunately. Glad to wear the hat to help support… Thanks

[@johnbeam-d3v]

Great video and a great message again! Thanks brother. Enjoyed the video. (Notice I am not saying anything about those poor old trailers)! Love it brother. Thanks for taking me with you.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey John I appreciate you supporting the channel! I deserve some poking for that trailer. I’ve let it get too far gone…😳🤣🤣🤣

[@keithsuits9792]

Very good video the finished product is very rewarding and I enjoyed the message keep them coming.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Keith and I’m glad you are enjoying the message… God Bless

[@spencer6764]

Thanks for sharing 👍 Awesome Video 👍 Awesome Message. Take care Sammy 🙂

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jon, I appreciate you supporting the channel for the last few years…

[@spencer6764]

@tristardiggin no problem Sir!! I'm just sorry I'm not as supportive as I use to be I don't have as much time as I use to. I still want to get a hat. I will check out your website now. 😀 Thanks Sam

[@spencer6764]

How do I find your merchandise

[@tristardiggin]

@spencer6764 I handle hat orders thru email. Shoot me an email at [e-mail] with your address and what color, blue or grey. I will email you back the different ways to send payment. Thanks

[@joebacarella2829]

You did a nice job sharpening that chainsaw Sam, she`s cutting like butter, tha lot looks great my friend.

[@tristardiggin]

Joe that sharpener is the best thing I have tried yet. Thanks

[@allonu4real]

Another wonderful video, a job well done through your hard work an ingenuity ( chain saw)😂 and as always an awesome message!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Allon, I had to MacGyver that saw back together. Glad you enjoyed the message… God Bless

[@mikec8519]

Thats how you clear a lot!!!!! Great message!!~!!!

[@tristardiggin]

@@mikec8519 Thank you Mike! 😀

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

That place looks totally different now! I always enjoy watching these transformations where forests get transformed into building sites... Great job it definately turned out awesome! Thanks for the message! We christians NEED to make sure we are using our Bible as our benchmark! Great comparison and thanks for sharing!👍🙏🏽

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! Yeah I agree with you. These jobs really transform a property. It turned out great. Glad you enjoyed the message and the Bible should be our benchmark for sure…

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

@@tristardiggin 👍

[@toddfuss]

Another great video Sam. I am so glad mine aren't the only fingers that will find any sharp edge within 3 feet. I will never understand the mentality of "neighbors" like that. Crazy. A great message.

[@tristardiggin]

@@toddfuss Thanks Todd! Yeah my fingers just enjoy leaking the red stuff! That lady came by the next day and stuck her tongue out at me as she drove by…🤣🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed the message…

[@toddfuss]

@@tristardiggin If she hadn't been horrible the day before, it might have been funny with driving by sticking her tongue out.

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah it was definitely funny! I was laughing really hard about that one…🤣🤣🤣

[@davebanks5838]

Good stuff Sam. Great clearing job. Those cold hearted Stihl saws sure do take a beating and keep on ticking. I’m gonna look into that chain sharpener. Nothing worse than the saw leading off to the side. As always, thanks for all you do!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Dave! Yeah this ole Stihl has been through the wringer and still going strong! You will love that sharpener. Takes a few minutes to figure out the setup but after you get comfortable with it that thing will flat sharpener a chain with the perfect pitch on each tooth.

[@fullers1966]

Loved how you came across with the scriptures wish I was able to do what you're doing

[@tristardiggin]

@@fullers1966 Thanks I appreciate that and glad you enjoyed that message. I do enjoy the work and thankful for it… God Bless

[@NicolasBN]

2:05 Nice set of vehicles the Mack, trailer and 313 ! 51:30 I really like this tool on the skid steer.

[@tristardiggin]

@@NicolasBN thanks Nicolas! Yeah that works great for brush…

[@canadabrushcontrol]

Oh man I had that happen this year when I was doing a few trees and it smacked my saw and broke the casing as well. The sweater looks awesome Sam! 😊

[@tristardiggin]

Grant it’s a bad day when we break the saw! Yup, that hoodie came in handy there for a few days! Now we are back to summer like weather…🥵

[@carlkaufman5257]

As a Canadian viewer was pleased to see your hoodie.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Carl I’m glad you enjoyed that! That is Grant’s hoodie from the KZbin channel Canada Brush Control… But you may already know that…😀

[@blackdogexcavator21]

I had to laugh at something that happened to me a few weeks ago when you mentioned yellow jackets. I was using my tractor to do something (open cab) and hit a yellow jacket nest. The first one that got me went down in my ear. I had earbuds in and couldn't get him out. I finally did, but I lost one of my earbuds and got hit 5 more times before I could abandon ship and get away from them. That was not a good day. Lol. Nice job on the lost clearing and great message. Thanks for sharing Sam.

[@tristardiggin]

Jeff that would be the worst day ever getting one of those suckers in your ear and not get it out quick enough! 😳 Man those suckers will be on you like crazy before you even know it…🤣 Thanks for always supporting the channel and glad you enjoyed the message too…

[@travisjones9348]

Love your videos! 🙏

[@tristardiggin]

😀👍

[@kevingardner4737]

Awesome video Sam, and yes Jesus is the chief Cornerstone. Thanks keep em coming.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank Kevin! Amen to that… God Bless

[@Cotton2Ennis]

Sam you answered my question about a skid steer of clearing brush and leveling dirt. I need to rent one for my property now. Great video..BTW save the (box) if nothing else you could lay sheet on that trailer until you get some boards. Just a friendly suggestion

[@tristardiggin]

Hey that will be cool to rent a skid steer for a bit! The wood will be handy for that…🤣🤣🤣

[@randytedford6108]

My grandson said you weren't playing fair by "shoving" all those trees down. He did approve of your "Stihl skill". He wants to know if you got in trouble when you went home with your busted saw. Great video and your message, as usual, was sublime.

[@tristardiggin]

Yes, little Moma wasn’t happy about me breaking the saw! 🤣

[@ASGDirtworx]

Ok.... I got a call from the Scoutmaster. They want your Totin' Chip merit badge back. 🤣 Also, that sharpener is pretty spiffy ! Look at those chips fly ! A roll of duct tape and the saw will be good as new...

[@tristardiggin]

🤣🤣🤣 Yeah that sharpener is the bees 🐝 knees for sure! Didn’t think about the duct tape but I did Mcgyver the thing back together…😳

[@Purecountry99]

Rough grading and brush cutting i tell my wife is pie work.your exactly right No thinking to it lol. Just get out and "play" and at the end of the day you wonder how in the world you get paid to have fun.

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah that’s right! It’s a no brainer except trying not to hit the neighbors house or drop one on the excavator…🤣🤣🤣 Thanks, Sam

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Nice video Sam. It sucks that you damaged your chain saw.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Harold! Yeah, that was a bad idea to try and toss the log over it. Thankfully it’s still running strong…😀

[@Andydaryl]

Great day too you Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Andy and Great day to you as well!

[@alexosborne5629]

A decent little job for you, Sam ! Off to a dodgy start (pun intended) though... That little chain sharpening tool was useful, probably the sharpest tool in the box 😂 If you had a skyhook, your chainsaw may have been in better shape 😂🤦‍♂️ I agree with your message, a good solid foundation is a must. I found mine fifteen years ago, got married a second time around ! Never had an argument yet !! 😁 Ex was a real snake oil charmer..... 😬🤦‍♂️

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Alex! Definitely the sharpest tool in the box.🤣 Skyhook to the rescue. We definitely need a solid foundation for sure…

[@jimposey2224]

At least you got some good lumber salvaged.

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah my buddy Sam, with the sawmill, was glad to get those logs. He ended up with 140 logs…

[@spankywagner7740]

God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. He has given us the indwelling strength and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The rest, Sam, is up to us...May the Lord bless you and keep you and viewers safe. Mike&Pat

[@tristardiggin]

@@spankywagner7740 Thanks Mike&Pat, I appreciate that! We do have His strength and guidance for sure… God Bless

[@Newbzzz]

Buy a 500i they are the best saws lots of power would be perfect for stuff like that.

[@tristardiggin]

@@Newbzzz cool, will check that out.. Thanks

[@richardchilds54]

I love how neighbors can complain about how things are on property they don’t own. If you want to control it then own it yourself.

[@tristardiggin]

Richard that was well said! I unfortunately deal with that more than I should in this line of work…

[@ChokerTVMODIFIED]

AMEN!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Walter! 😀

[@auciellon9871]

Sam glad to see you a diesel well after the storm. You ever try that cover all I recommended?

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate that! I haven’t tried it yet. I keep thinking about doing that. I’m definitely curious about it. I ordered the wrong stuff to begin with and just dropped the ball on it.

[@charlesedwards8030]

Check chassis grounds on the Mack and battery grounds

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Charles and that is a great idea to check those first…😀👍

[@dwaynerussell9711]

Can you give me the information on your root bucket? You make great videos, sir.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Dwayne I will look and see if there is a brand name on it. I wouldn’t recommend this one for a skid steer. I’m thinking it was made for a tractor which has the ability to roll the grapple back further. The way it’s made the skid isn’t able to roll it back far enough to keep the teeth from digging in the ground when you lower the arms all the way down. I’m probably going to sale it and get one with the double jaws instead of the single jaw. Double jaws work better too… Thanks, Sam

[@dwaynerussell9711]

@tristardiggin great information, that's why I asked. No need to get the info on it if it isn't what I need. I'm trying to find one that's what you and I both would use for root raking. I'll be putting it on a new 259D3. I also appreciate you getting back to me.

[@tristardiggin]

@dwaynerussell9711 No problem Dwayne, glad to help.

[@7-oaksfarm]

Looking good Sam minus the non-cranking's, cussing's, and crushing's. Your right its bad dry again, a fire right there right now make sure to have the video running lol.

[@tristardiggin]

Well Nathan when you add up all the issues it seems to be a lot going on! 🤣 Yeah buddy that would burn down all of the Ocoee area for sure…😳

[@jamiewindsor7874]

Back in the day when I was in this messed upped worlds work force I was into cutting trees and I got two jobs with my neighbor who had cat equipment and he had on two of his jobs to get some trees out of the tonkas way and so he wound up hireing me to deal with the trees and on both of those jobs of his I went in there and delt with the trees before he came in there with the tonkas and he told me not to worry about what that was left because the tonkas would handle that and when I use to cut trees I would cut them an inch above the root ball and that would give me a lot more wood

[@tristardiggin]

Jamie it sounds like you had some fun cutting on those trees. I generally cut close to the root ball but if there is a lot of dirt I move down a little bit to not dull the saw as quickly… Thanks

[@martintrost2220]

Thank you for your great video! I have a technical question. I'm taking delivery of my CAT 313 GC next week. I don't have a truck and trailer yet and am figuring out what the best combination is. And to be honest, I think your dump truck with the trailer is a perfect combination!!! Maybe I'm looking wrong, but the dump trucks I see don't have the certification to pull that much weight. Or am I reading the wrong information on the internet? How much weight can you put on your dumptruck? With the dozer blade I get a total of 32,310 lbs, plus the weight of the trailer. The dump truck should be able to pull at least 40,000 lbs for the combination to work. Or am I wrong?

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Martin I appreciate that. The Mack can legally haul 40k pounds of material which puts me at a gross legal weight of 65,500lbs. So my current registration tag is for a gross weight of 74k. Which actually I can reduce to a 66k tag. Best I can tell I’m currently weighing around 66,500 lbs hauling the 313. But from what I have been told by the TN commercial DOT they look at tire weight rating and the registered tag weight to see if your gross weight is in compliance with the tires and the registration. The Trooper mentioned the truck specs wasn’t something they really even looked at, which I thought was odd. Before the Mack I was hauling it with a single axle International dump truck. I should the truck trailer and excavator pictures to a DOT officer and he said even that was legal as long as the registration and the tire rating were right. All the stuff about legal and not legal is a bit confusing to me but I think the current setup now is safe and legal. Also, a class A CDL is required as well… Hope this helps some…

[@martintrost2220]

@@tristardiggin Thank you for your very detailed answer! I really appreciate the time you invest in answering questions and making videos! I'll have to decide whether to choose your combination or a normal semi-truck with a step-deck trailer. With the step-deck trailer, I might be able to get the skid steer on. But I couldn't take any waste from the customer. My plan is to offer land clearing in SW Florida. With a dump truck I would be flexible, but I would have to drive twice if I needed the skid steer with a mulching attachment. Maybe that's the better idea in the end. The whole weight distribution and regulations are really confusing, but where I'm from, Germany, it's just as confusing. I got my Florida CDL last year. Unfortunately, I wasn't allowed to have my German CDL transferred to the US. Are you satisfied with your CAT 313? I have the dozer blade on it because I don't have a dozer. I also have rubber pads on the tracks to be a little more flexible when loading and unloading at private customers. I'm curious to see if I made the right decision. And also whether the 73 hp is enough, that's not much for an excavator in this weight class. Best regards, Martin

[@tristardiggin]

@martintrost2220 Martin I agree! All the weight info, CDL requirements and load securement is way to complicated. I hop you get to haul both on the same trailer. That is super handy. The hp for that 313 is plenty for sure. I’m super impressed with how mine handles the work…

[@raymondgochenour8725]

I get that a lot of people complain that the development land and I just know actually point out where you should’ve bought it if you didn’t want nobody to be here

[@tristardiggin]

@@raymondgochenour8725 Right! Folks just can’t mind their own business…🤣🤣🤣

[@raymondgochenour8725]

@@tristardiggin I see we were over dirt perfect while ago

[@tristardiggin]

@raymondgochenour8725 yeah I saw you on there! Mike does a good live stream. Had like 1200 folks on there watching. Pretty impressive…

[@chrisharris9710]

You could use at least 1 part time helper.

[@tristardiggin]

Chris it would be nice to have help occasionally! I did check on insurance for that and it was crazy what they wanted to add some part time help! 😳

[@Bill-tn8qq]

Do you have a class A or class B CDL to drive the dump truck + hauling 15 tons? I currently operate equipment for a road construction business but eventually want to buy my own equipment to start doing my own thing

[@tristardiggin]

You would need a Class B to drive a dump truck but if pulling a trailer you would need a class A…

[@jamiewindsor7874]

You need to get a 360 degree rotateing grapple

[@tristardiggin]

Jamie that would be cool to have for sure

[@ronsmith4434]

Looks like you're going in the logging buisness. Looks good Sam.

[@tristardiggin]

😀 Whew, those logs are gonna get me…

[@jameskett5241]

Hey Sam, I emailed that clip of you throwing the log on the chainsaw to Stihl. Maybe they'll hook you up. 😂

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks James! Maybe they will feel bad for me and hook me up on a demo. On second thought they may not want me to destroy it…🤣😀🤣

[@jameskett5241]

@@tristardiggin I told them it's some good advertising, maybe they can go you up with something for it. Can't hurt to ask. 🤣

[@tristardiggin]

@@jameskett5241 Yup, thanks😀

[@jameskett5241]

@tristardiggin They actually read it, but... maybe next time. lol Valued STIHL Customer, Thank you for contacting STIHL Inc. We would like to start by saying that your enthusiasm and appreciation for STIHL products means a lot to us, as we strive to deliver top quality in all aspects to our consumers. That being said, please understand that we generally do not support this type of requests, as STIHL does not have any sponsorship programs in place at the given time. We remain at your disposal for further assistance. Kind regards, STIHL Inc. 536 Viking Drive VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 USA

[@garybritt1209]

Man I’m sorry Sam you had to hear someone cursing you out just because you’re trying to feed you and your family.. This world is just so full of hate these days… I hope God lays on his heart to at least go and apologize to you…Bad thing is it wasn’t any of his or her business..Sorry brother… and you’re doing a fine job!… Stay safe!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Gary! Yes we live in a strange world for sure. The hate and disrespect towards other people is sad.

[@toddchristopher4787]

I’m interested to know Sam it’s none of my business but do you price these clearing jobs by the hour or by the job. I price mine by the job. Just wondering and always trying to learn more. Thanks

[@tristardiggin]

I generally do jobs by a daily rate. This job I did as a fixed price and also kept up with my hours to see the difference. I found there was only $100 difference between the two. I suppose it’s all in how comfortable you are in bidding jobs as a fixed price. That’s why I’m more comfortable doing jobs by a daily rate. I suppose we all do it a little differently…👍😀

[@daviddavis6855]

You talking about a cuss’n from that neighbor what do you think they would wind up telling you if you burnt the whole woods down?

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah David that would be a bad day! 😳

[@jont9903]

Ok back to work 💪🤣

[@tristardiggin]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MrNiklas1967]

Hi buddy

[@tristardiggin]

😀

[@jeffabbett9652]

👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jeff! 😀👍

[@JohnVanMeter58]

I miss the good old days of busting up tripods. Next video could you destroy one for your loyal viewers.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, this current tripod has outlived its life expectancy around here. Viewers seem hard to come by here lately…

[@tristardiggin]

@@JohnVanMeter58 John, here is an update on your wish about the tripod from 4 weeks ago! STAY TUNED…😳🥵🙄Friday 11-29-24 🤣

[@jimjennings1970]

Hello sam

[@tristardiggin]

@@jimjennings1970 Hello Jim! 👍😀

[@gregorycook9991]

🙂

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks 😀

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

It was diesel.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup 👍

[@joshuarivera8584]

Tell me spelling on sharpener please for chainsaw saw

[@tristardiggin]

@@joshuarivera8584 Hey Joshua the spelling is “Timberline Sharpener”. You will love the way that thing sharpens a chain. Below is a link to their website. timberlinesharpener.com/product/timberline-sharpener/

[@joshuarivera8584]

@@tristardiggin you the man brother love you and the hard work you do we do the same work I'm in new york I need to do some videos I be busy lol 😆 I have 5 go pro cameras never used them yet 5 yrs later lol 😆

[@tristardiggin]

@joshuarivera8584 Hey Joshua love you guys as well. There are a lot of great folks that support the channel and I sure appreciate it. Sounds like you are GoPro poor! 🤣 KZbin is definitely a lot of work, no doubt about it…

[@10rcoleman]

I don’t care how good of person you are if you don’t accept Jesus then it’s all for not I had a uncle that was the best person in the world but he didn’t have Jesus when he was younger I worried so much about him but he finally I would say the last 15 years of his life went to Jesus I thank god for that it’s never to late God bless

[@tristardiggin]

Yes that is exactly right. Without Christ there is no salvation…