What A Mess!!! Why Did I Start This Job On A Friday??? 🥵

Just when you think you can start a new job on Friday, it all quickly falls apart! Come along as I work through the challenges of this drainage and gravel driveway repair. Big challenges and big results…
#tristardiggin #tristardigging #graveldriveway #drivewaytransformation #newroad #drivewayrepair #frenchdrain #minix #excavator #cat304 #cat259 #mack #mackdumptruck #dumptruck #rock #dangerous #mustsee #relaxing #satisfying #skidsteer #driveway #diy #diydriveway #diyfrenchdrain

[@georgewindsor4182]

Another great video Sam My wife and I love to watch your videos she knows I love tractors and equipment and she says your pretty good eye candy Shes battling cancer for about a year now and your videos give us a break from the everyday world God Bless Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Thank y’all and I appreciate that! Got to love those tractors and equipment for sure! I’ve been called a lot of things in my life but eye candy hasn’t been on the list!😳🤣🤣🤣. Praying for healing and strength while she is going through the treatments and glad the videos are a blessing… God Bless,

[@brianhubbard1621]

On the first message of yours I heard I knew it was something special, people want the truth and it’s hard to get even in church’s here at home ! God bless you and the channel and everything you do, thank you for your time and effort it is really a blessing! Also this video was helpful and educational , picked up some good ideas , keep diggin!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Brian and I certainly appreciate your prayers and support of the channel. Glad you picked up a few tricks too. God Bless

[@rolandrobles7974]

Really enjoyed this video and I always enjoy the message that you bring to us. You are highly blessed

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Roland and glad the message was a blessing! God Bless

[@Footmanconcrete]

I love that you also spread the word in your videos. As believers that’s what we should do 🙏🏽

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and amen to that! God Bless, Sam

[@Lonestardiggin]

We need to invent a cheap easy to use, accurate waterline locator lol! Praying for you and your Chanel to keep growing bring the word to people! Love ya brother!

[@tristardiggin]

Cody if we could invent that we could retire and just play on the equipment. 😀🤣 I really appreciate the prayers and support, thank you for that! God Bless and Love ya brother…

[@randytedford6108]

Sam, watching your KZbin videos and getting to know you has led to a strengthening of my Christian Faith. Not only are your work videos informative, but your delivery of God's Word in their applications to everyday life and the good/bad, happy/sad events of every viewer never fail to bring to mind successes and trials. As I watched you solve problems that arose during this video, I couldn't help remembering the words Clint Eastwood spoke in "Hamburger Hill"..."Improvise, adapt and overcome." Your requested prayers are Heavenbound. PS...You gonna confess to Mike Miller or do I get to rat you out ?

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Randy that is encouraging to know the messages have been a help to you for sure. Adapt and overcome! I might as well embrace it. 🤣🤣🤣 No confession needed. He will see it shortly and give me a hard time for sure…🤣 God Bless

[@fullers1966]

The nice thing is when you do your message you make it simple to understand can you get on a lot of these pastors that are on KZbin and you can't understand what they're saying they make things more difficult and they don't make it clear you're making everything clear and understandable keep up the good work God bless and take care

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate that! I have to keep it simple for me to understand it too! 🤣 I agree, there are folks that talk way over the heads of the people that are listening…

[@scottneedham9765]

Great video and message. But truly amazing that someone in another country may come to know Jesus thru your videos keep up the great messages and videos Sam god bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Scott I really appreciate that! I agree it’s amazing that the Gospel is reaching into other countries through the videos. God Bless

[@toddchristopher4787]

God is using you. Awesome job and wonderful news that the gospel is getting spread around the world. Yes work and life are important but the bigger and main issue is Eternity and you are doing your part to help the cause. May God continue to bless you in every way possible.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Todd and I appreciate the encouragement! God is doing great things for sure! 😀

[@spankywagner7740]

Proud of you Sam. Thanks again for taking us to work with you. We continue to pray that God will lead you to those who need you most...May the Lord bless you and keep you and your viewers safe. Mike&Pat

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mike&Pat! With all the support and prayers we can reach more folks with the message! God Bless

[@spankywagner7740]

@@tristardiggin Remember Peter, Andrew, James, John, Philip, Nathaniel, Matthew, Thomas, James (the less), Simon, Judas (not Iscariot), and Judas - Twelve Ordinary men, who were "hopelessly" human, but available and obedient to the Master's call. God chose these men because they were humble so that there never would be any questions about the source of power when their lives changed the world. Power is in the Word.

[@tristardiggin]

@@spankywagner7740 Amen!

[@johnpollard9235]

Great video Sam, I will glady pray that God continues to use your videos to reach people and I will pray that God continues to bless you and your family for being a great servant of the Lord. God Bless You my friend!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you John and I really appreciate the prayers! Also for supporting the channel to help it reach more folks with the message… God Bless

[@TheHammer24-7]

Sam thank you for taking time of your life to show us how to be a better operator, a better Christian and a better person all around. I will pray for the message to impact as many people as possible and also for you and your family. ...for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and I appreciate what you said.

[@kevingardner4737]

Sam you are a light to those who watch your messages. You are a great ambassador for Jesus Christ. Also your videos are great. Thanks!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Kevin!

[@allanpeters4403]

That's amazing Sam - I pray that your message's reach as many people as possible!!!! God Bless you for those message's. Good thing it was this Fri (13) - might have been worse - LOL

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Allan! Yes if it was today the 13th there is no telling what would happen.🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnCapps-p5m]

I will be praying for you, my friend and your business and family that God will bless you immensely keep up the good work the messages are great.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and I appreciate the prayers. Will all the amazing support from folks we can reach more people with the message! God Bless

[@thehobbytimefarm4049]

Sam, You are an encouragement with every video . I appreciate your messages and look forward to everyone . Thank you !!! BTW you have helped me learn some new excavation skills !

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you! 😀 That’s cool that you are learning a few tricks of the trade too! God Bless

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

That job turned out real nice as usual! Listen, those Mike Miller hat jokes got me cracking🤣! Appreciate all the work you do spreading the mesaage! Its amazing that you can preach to them people in asia without you having to go there! I will definately pray that God continues to bless your mesaages! And your bussines and family too! Thanks for sharing!👍🙏🏽

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I have to give ole Mike a hard time for sure! Yeah it’s pretty cool that the message can reach people in parts of the world that I will never see. I appreciate the prayers and God Bless…

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

@@tristardiggin 👍

[@ronaldthaxton6538]

In the future get you a can of liquid tape to put on the wiring. Nice job and love the messages at the end. God bless you and your family

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Ronald! I’ve had a few comments about liquid tape and I’m definitely getting some of that. Glad you enjoyed the video and especially the message. God Bless, Sam

[@ASGDirtworx]

Beautiful work my friend ! --- Bless you and your ministry my Brother.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Kujo and I appreciate that! 😀

[@manfredbismark6688]

Bravo, thumb up all the good, hard work! Rudi.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Rudi! 😀

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the video Sam well done with the French drain even though you got the water line, it happens ❤. Take care of yourself and family and friends and diesel and be Blessed ❤️.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Michael! Yeah we got those pesky water lines occasionally…🥵

[@jont9903]

Tristar diggin And plumbing!! 🪠 🪠!!😂 This was actually a fun project to watch, thanks Sam.

[@tristardiggin]

Whew! Plumbing isn’t my thing for sure. But I can only hope to stop the drips!🤣🤣🤣 Thanks

[@stephenpaul394]

Another great job, and your messages will save someone and that is great

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Stephen and that is definitely the hope that I have as well! 😀 God Bless

[@jimposey2224]

Another great project Sam ! You're not a goof ball. God has obviously chosen your path in life. You're edifying Christ with your messages. I'm praying for increase for you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jim I really appreciate that!

[@Bill-k8n]

Thank you and God bless you for the good work you do everyday.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Bill and God Bless you as well! 😀

[@drakelivestockfarms7478]

Sam enjoyed the video. At least you stayed dry with your plumbing adventures. Grab you a roll of rubber tape and a bottle of liquid electrical tape. That’s what I’ve been using for underwater splices. Heat shrink, then rubber tape, cover it with liquid and if I want extra protection a layer of regular tape. Your work and demeanor caught my eye on the first video. Then your open message made me stay. I became intrigued when I found out you left the chicken farm for an excavator. Now I pray with you that those that need to hear about Jesus will see your channel. Was ordained as a Deacon almost a year ago. How time flies.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks for the info. I have a lot to learn about plumbing and electrical repairs. 🤣🤣🤣 I appreciate what you said and for supporting the channel to help spread the message. The dirt I dig and push smells a lot better than the chickens! 🐓 🤣🤣🤣 God Bless

[@drakelivestockfarms7478]

@@tristardiggin Yes that dirt smells better. Just finished the chickens for the night. Chicken barns have taught me a lot about plumbing and electrical repairs over the last 15 years.

[@joebacarella2829]

A job well done Sam, it cleaned up real nice and should solve his water issues in front of the garage, the driveway stone looks great as well, be well my friend.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Joe! I had to put my thinking cap on for this one. What a challenge for sure…

[@ronsmith4434]

Great looking finished product on the French Drain. God is using you and your channel in a big way. You're reaching folks that may have never heard the good news. I'm praying for you Sam. Keep it going. God bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Ron and it’s cool to see the message traveling like it is. Exciting to think about what you said, “may have never heard the good news”.

[@JohnAltherr-e3j]

Sam, another great video. You could use lawn edger to cut the grass on either side of the bucket and would give you a clean cut when you dig.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate that! The lawn edging would work pretty good…

[@nadovidaich2364]

Great job!!! Love your work!

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks, I appreciate that!

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Lol, I knew as soon as you mentioned the water line, it would make an appearance. It never fails with me, if I talk about it, I find it. I went through a streak one time hitting water lines, I started keeping short sections of pipe, a few couplings, and some glue in my truck just in case. I don't remember if I've even hit another one since I got all my plumbing supplies that I now carry on my truck. We've talked about it before about your messages and how God can use your channel to reach people. It's actually the reason I started following your channel. There's all kinds of videos out there about excavation and such, but your channel stood out to me. I watch for the entertainment value, for sure, but I love the messages you bring. I've been a Christian since I was 19(I'm almost 60 now), but I still like to hear the word and be encouraged by other Christians. It does my heart good. Thanks for sharing and be safe brother.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jeff and I really appreciate that! Yeah, I kind of messed up talking about that pesky water line. Oh well, just more plumbing practice for me!🤣 It is amazing how the message is traveling around to other countries for sure. Thanks for the prayers and supporting the channel to help spread the Gospel! God Bless

[@AurigaMV]

Great job on the site! It's clear you pay close attention to every detail and aim for quality. I particularly liked the way you handled the concrete slab, smart solution! 💪

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and I appreciate what you said! I do try hard to get things done right and looking good… Sam

[@MichaelLemaster-i8v]

Been there done that. Those compression couplings are handy , save them for later. Still watching. Keep sharing the Word!

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah it happens more than we like for sure! The fittings are in the truck…🤣🤣🤣

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Nice video Sam, gob well done.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Harold and glad you enjoyed it!😀

[@jamesbreault5762]

Good job Sam

[@tristardiggin]

James I appreciate that! Thanks

[@RichtonRenovations]

And the award goes to Diesel! For best supporting dog influencer😂

[@tristardiggin]

Hey that’s a great idea but he will get the big head and expect steaks for supper! 🤣🤣🤣

[@gregallsup9522]

Awesome Job & Message!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Greg! 😀 God Bless

[@vonzelshuler2184]

Just subbed. Was thinking about it until the end and heard the message. No doubt I want to be a part of this channel now. God bless you and keep you! 🙏🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks I appreciate that! I’m glad you enjoyed the video and especially the message. God Bless, Sam

[@pjs5191]

Lots of times if you cut on both sides of the trench with a spade and then slide your bucket under the grass it’ll pick it up in one solid piece as long as you leave some dirt on it. I did a French drain the other day too but I had tons of wires to cross and had to end up hand digging. Think last count was 14 wires of various things, electric, cable. Now just need some rain to see if mine works. Last nights rain wasn’t too good of a test. Amen Sam. See you in October in Louisville if you’ll be at the trade show again.

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah that would help to cut it for sure. Wow, sounds like you had some big time challenges with all those wires!🥵 I’m thinking about going to Louisville in October.

[@mikec8519]

Nice job looks good. Your message reaches around the world !!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mike and it’s pretty cool to know how the Lord is spreading the message in other parts of the world… God Bless

[@johnbeam-d3v]

Once again great video and great message. Can not wait till next one. Have a blessed day.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you John and I have the next video already recorded and will have it ready to go next Friday…😀 Thanks and God Bless

[@canadabrushcontrol]

Great video Sam! Love the message and happy to see the impact your messages are making. The world definitely needs more positivity and hope! Nice finish on the job as well! Grant

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Grant! Yeah it’s pretty cool to see the message being heard in other countries too. I appreciate it, Sam

[@alanwestgard4632]

Praying that your messages continue to expand and reach people around the globe. Enjoy watching how you work through the problems.

[@tristardiggin]

Amen! Thank you Alan, I appreciate that… God Bless

[@JohnVanMeter58]

Yes I enjoyed your video.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you John! 😀

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam..Very Nice Job ! Getting that concrete in and out without any damage was impressive 😄 I Like seeing the Stats on Who is watching the Videos ! You’re doing a Great Job sharing these Messages, Prayers for them to Land Exactly Where They Need to. Keep scattering them Seeds Buddy !!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Evert! I must have been living right that day to not break that concrete.🤣🤣🤣 It is very cool to see where all the videos are being seen. Thanks for the prayers and I’m with you on that, land where they need to… God Bless

[@medlinlandmaintenancellc]

Awesome video Mr. Sam, also AWESOME NUMBERS on the videos that hear the gospel. THANK YOU JESUS! Thank you Sam for the messages!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mark! It’s amazing what He is doing with the message! God Bless

[@medlinlandmaintenancellc]

@@tristardiggin he's an AMAZING GOD

[@tristardiggin]

@medlinlandmaintenancellc Amen!😀

[@kennethney4260]

To make life wasier when pulling a slab try cutting twice on each seam. Once strainght up and down and one angled slightly inward toward the piece to be removed. That will eliminate pinching when removing and make reinstallation easier too Eta: when you have a short piece of pipe to fit in like that glue the bell end first because it has to slip in deeper than the coupling end. Its not much but a little less struggle to get it slipped in there

[@tristardiggin]

Hey thanks for the info that would probably work well on both ideas… Sam

[@mikewhittemorejr]

Great video. I enjoy your videos and the message at the end.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mike and God Bless…

[@flyinPowerlines]

Praying brother ❤❤❤

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks and hoping we can reach even more as we go along. I appreciate you supporting the message… God Bless

[@FroudWorx]

Sam , as always another great video! Message spot on.. way to be a light in this dark world. I appreciate all that u do. Keep it up!! Your friend in Arkansas Duane Ps.. I like that HAT!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Duane, I hope I said your name right this time!🤣

[@Captain-Donut]

❤️🙏 Love always Scotland 🙏❤️

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you!😀

[@garymessina1609]

Thank you sam

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Gary!

[@raymondgochenour8725]

Enjoyed the video as always, didn’t know you were such a good plumber

[@tristardiggin]

Well Raymond plumbing wouldn’t be listed in my resume! 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks

[@terrybrockway5376]

Thank you 😊

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks for supporting the channel Terry! 😀

[@parker1ray]

I was a plumber for a long time and the rain or shine glue is a little more expensive but works everytime! Even when you get a little water in the joint!

[@tristardiggin]

That’s good info, thanks! So, are those compression fitting ok to use in an underground situation?

[@Bulldozer-jh2po]

​@tristardiggin they can be but it's not the most ideal it's better to use glue and couplings

[@gatorsadventures2298]

In the future, if you have to move a piece of concrete and replace it, you can use a can of spray foam to put under the piece and lock it and the edge in place and have structure. something to keep in mind.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks for the info and that would work great…😀

[@davidshope6211]

Good job Sam .

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks David, I appreciate that! 😀

[@jeffabbett9652]

Good job

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jeff! 😀

[@stovebolt448]

Hi Sam, better late than never, busy here.

[@tristardiggin]

Oh yeah! 😀👍

[@PatrickMccallum-zn4fs]

Hey Sam job came out great not sure if you know but compression fittings are perfectly acceptable for the repair you did on the water line also they make electrical repair kits for buried electrical lines don’t ask me how I know 😂😂😂been down the same road as you you with unknown utilities have a great weekend can’t wait for the next video

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Patrick thanks for that info! Wasn’t sure if burying those compression fittings was a proper thing to do. I didn’t know about the electrical repair kits either. Where would I get one of those? Thanks, Sam

[@PatrickMccallum-zn4fs]

@@tristardiggin Hey Sam any electrical supply should have them if not you just tell them that you need to repair a buried electrical and they be able to put something together for you I have made my own with liquid electrical tape shrink tube

[@tristardiggin]

@@PatrickMccallum-zn4fs gotcha, thanks

[@7-oaksfarm]

Good job on handling that slab without breaking! Message reaching out there Sam good job!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Nathan! I thought I broke it a few times when I dropped it. Pretty cool to see how the message is reaching out…

[@smithworx1091]

Turned out awesome bro. You taught me something with the concrete.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! Yeah that concrete was touch and go. Flying by the seat of my pants…🤣🤣🤣

[@mxp2000]

I had my doubts about the slab but hey it turned out fine : ) Can you eventually make a video to see how the french drain performs when it rains? Appreciate it!

[@tristardiggin]

I had my doubts too! 🤣🤣🤣 I will see about going back to see how it’s working. We sure need some rain around here in a bad way… Thanks

[@garybritt1209]

Great video my friend!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Gary! 😀

[@michaelengland4793]

Loved the video I'm considering a career in heavy equipment if I don't ever get into the railroad

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Michael! If the railroad is your desire I hope you get it. Equipment operator is a pretty cool job too…

[@AnomadAlaska]

They poured that sidewalk when concrete was cheap! Pallet forks would have worked well for lifting that segment. I use my tractor pallet forks for all kinds of weird stuff. Like moving a refrigerator today. Saved a lot of heavy lifting.

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah he was telling what he paid for his sidewalks and driveway and it was dirt cheap compared to today’s prices. I thought about taking the pallet forks but didn’t get it down there…

[@Justin-s8g9c]

Hi Sam…I’ve really enjoyed your videos the past few months and have learned so much, not just about digging! I have a question that came to mind as I was watching this video after watching a video you did about a year ago on repairing some roads and ditches at a church camp facility. The question I have as a new guy is why do most driveway builds/re-builds get a fabric layer under the rock while the roads don’t? I’m thinking it may be due to the fact that it’s just not cost effective for a bigger road but thought I’d ask in case there is something I’m missing. I’m just getting started in this business and trying to soak it all in…thanks again!

[@tristardiggin]

Justin I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. It’s cool to know the videos are helping you along the way. I generally only use fabric on roads/driveways where the dirt base is soft or stays wet during parts of the year. If I have a strong dirt base I don’t see the need in putting fabric down. Also I like to put down a rock base using 1.5” to 2” rock. After that I will put down crusher run (which packs better) or 57’s. You will always want to use crusher run on driveways/roads that have a steeper grade because it’s pack downs and holds better. Some people use fabric on pretty much everything, but I don’t. Just when I know it’s needed. Hope that helps some…

[@Justin-s8g9c]

Thanks, I appreciate you taking the time to explain this.

[@brian7327]

Sam you have to lop them old Mack's over Hard in order to get in real trouble

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Brian that is good to know. I get a little more comfortable with it each time I use it.

[@SovaKlr]

We pull sections out of municipal sidewalks all the time to run fiber and honestly sometimes we have a tough time getting them to break up. We never put them back. Pin and repour. Too many liabilities on public sidewalks.

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah I’m sure it’s a liability nightmare on public property for sure. Thanks, Sam

[@gatorsadventures2298]

I have used Liquid Electric Tape. it works good for issues where you can't get the shrink wrap on a wire.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey that’s good info! I didn’t know there was such a thing as that. I guess you get it at Lowe’s or Home Depot?

[@gatorsadventures2298]

@@tristardiggin yes in the area of the wire nuts and stuff.

[@tristardiggin]

Nice! Thanks…

[@parker1ray]

As my old grand daddy used say, "close only counts with horseshoes and hand grenades LOL!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, sounds right and I sure got close on this one…🥵😳

[@rtundlt1]

Hitting that water line is luck like I have. I had to dig in my yard and was worried about hitting my water line from the meter to the house. My brother came over and with 2 metal coat hangers he "witched" the water line and while he was at it was able to find my septic tank too. I don't know how it works, but it works.

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah just seems to happen a lot.🤣 I’ve seen folks use the metal rods and I’ve tried it too. But didn’t have much success with it. Thanks

[@65BAJA]

N95 Bandana. Good to go.

[@tristardiggin]

Now that’s funny right there!🤣🤣🤣

[@jimjennings1970]

Tighter areas are sometimes fun because they add a challenge or to try something different

[@tristardiggin]

No doubt Jim! This was a tough one for sure…

[@jimjennings1970]

@tristardiggin you'll gain knowledge so that's a good thing

[@tristardiggin]

@@jimjennings1970 yes it is! 😀

[@QuintonBowen2546]

Man thats some pretty finish work! Last time i had to french drain under a sidewalk i punched a "10 casing under it, but that was with only one "4 pipe going through it

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Quinton! 😀 Pushing a 10” casing through was a good idea.👍 I will have to remember that one…

[@Joneseliteexcavating]

I told you before the tilt rotator is a game changer you'll never go back I wouldn't know what to do now without it

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah that thing would be cool to have for sure! 😀

[@JeffClark-rc1tf]

Mighty dry in your neck of the woods. Same here in central Virginia.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Jeff, it is dry as a bone here for sure. Hope we all get some rain soon… Thanks, Sam

[@earltheiss1927]

Keep a set of brass rods on your truck to find those lines.

[@tristardiggin]

I definitely should have tried that! 😀

[@alexosborne5629]

September 6th, it was a treacle (molasses) day for me, too 😬🤦‍♂️ nothing was going straightforward ! Great to see your videos getting plenty of views, just goes to prove The Lord moves in mysterious ways !

[@tristardiggin]

Well Alex it sounds like we both had a difficult day! 🥵 Yes He does work in mysterious ways. Thanks and God Bless

[@jasonmccoy3724]

Amen Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jason! 😀

[@fullers1966]

Well now the homeowner knows where his water line is😂😂😂

[@tristardiggin]

Oh yeah that is for sure! 🤣🤣🤣

[@matttaylor373]

Amen ,God is good all the time! Ive always said if God can use a donkey to get the job done he can surely use me!!! thanks for the videos. God bless.

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Matt that is exactly right! Amen… 🤣🤣🤣 God Bless

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

That is a thick sidewalk... heck... concrete blades on a chain saw are good for these deep cuts

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah that’s what I was thinking too. It was thick! Concrete blade on a chainsaw would be handy… Thanks

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Also tip to make that concrete level the first time. Screet it with a bit of timber makes it level

[@DiamondbackDW406]

I saw and drill concrete for a living. As long as that rebar is cut the slab should have popped first whatcha with the ex. Good work though 🤘🏽

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah concrete definitely isn’t my specialty.🤣 Just glad I didn’t break it… Thanks, Sam

[@stevewaugh1622]

Try drilling hole in concrete insert anchor with lifting eye and lift concrete up and out

[@tristardiggin]

That would probably work good…

[@joeynelson5084]

You know went you cover up a wires in aa ditch you neeed to put tape in the ditch about 6 inches from top so if someone else dig there they know they're is wires there to look out for😊

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Joey and that a good idea. They will hit rocks and pipe before they get into that line again…😀😀😀

[@tugboat2739]

Howdy Sam

[@tristardiggin]

👍✋🏻

[@kennym4291]

Hey Sam, I’ve been watching for quite a while now and I’m thinking of picking up a 2019 Cat 304e cr from a dealer a few hours from me, it is fully enclosed, has a thumb and has just around 1000 hours on it with tracks that have 250 hours on them. They are asking $45,000 out the door and where I’m located (Northern California) it’s hard to find a clean one with low miles for around that price and for me to rent a machine of that size is about 4-500 a day which is half the payment on this 304e cr I’m looking at. Do you have any comments or tips about that machine? Maybe what to look out for? Also what year is your 304?

[@tristardiggin]

Kenny that sounds like a good machine and a good price. A new one would probably be in the 70k range. Mine was around 69k and that was several years ago. As long as there’s no structural damage and the pins and bushings aren’t worn out it will be a great machine. You could also ask for any oil analysis reports and any work reports through CAT that has been done to it. But overall 1000hrs is nothing for an excavator. I think mine is a 2020 or maybe 2021. They also will probably offer extended warranty on it too. You are right about buying instead of renting. I look at it like an occasional rent is ok but when you have consistent work every month it’s better to buy one. Wish you well on it… Same

[@jamiewindsor7874]

It’s not good useing the pipe with holes in it because the dirt go’s through it and clogs it up the core gated pipe is the very best pipe for any drainage system

[@tristardiggin]

In this situation it has fabric on 3 sides and rock on top so not sure where that dirt would come from. But if not properly installed I can see what you’re saying could happen… Thanks, Sam

[@cliffcarden3411]

LoL it never fails phone lines and waterlines Internet lines it never fails your going to get one of them but what gets me is they will come out and mark them and you can be two feet away and still hit them they will come out oh it must have moved LoL so I feel your pain

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Cliff the pain is real for sure! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jameskett5241]

Are those old Mazda, and or Nissan pickup trucks?

[@tristardiggin]

Yes, one was a Mazda and the other was a Nissan.

[@markhutchinson2952]

Great video for why you need to locate services prior to digging! So much time wasted on unnecessary issues

[@tristardiggin]

@@markhutchinson2952 Yeah, unfortunately on this one the locate company doesn’t and can’t find water lines on the customers side of the meter. But in this case it was a well system and those can’t be located either…

[@markhutchinson2952]

@@tristardiggin yea you guys do things differently than we do here in Australia. I am a service locator and I would have pushed the GPR over the excavation site to attempt to find the water lines.

[@tristardiggin]

Yes, that would be nice to have one of those to locate the water lines for sure…

[@kennethney4260]

Sheesh, that wire to the well wasn't even rated for direct burial

[@tristardiggin]

It did look like just regular wire you see in a house.

[@kennethney4260]

@@tristardiggin yeah the direct burial has the coating throughout and no paper inside. Much tougher to strip or puncture since it's not just a hollow sleeve around the wires

[@tristardiggin]

@kennethney4260 gotcha, good info.

[@coocookachoo2806]

All glory to God, thanks brother. Romans 12:4-8 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

[@tristardiggin]

Amen to that! Thanks and God Bless, Sam

[@dennisryan7487]

" Endcaps?"

[@tristardiggin]

The owner is picking up some guards for the open end and the burried ends are capped with rock… Thanks, Sam

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Jesus Saves trust in Him Amen.

[@tristardiggin]

Amen!😀