Dredging The Famous Mill Dam Pond Out Again

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@Vickie-Bligh Жыл бұрын

Wow. 17 years you guys have been working with this golf course. It shows what awesome work you do and that it's you who want to work their property. I also love how you set up what you're going to do and you explain it all so well. There are several construction/excavation jobs happening around my house. I've become so used to how effortlessly you do things, how the excavator is a part of you that watching others can be a bit jarring because they aren't as smooth & efficient as you. Thanks for the share, Chris. This will be a fun project to watch.

@Vickie-Bligh Жыл бұрын

Maybe one day I'll learn grammar. It should say "...that's its you who they want to work with". Oh well. I think you understood what I tried to say.

@jandyg Жыл бұрын

@@Vickie-Bligh I usually blame my grammar on auto spell. Hope all are well and safe.

@dansbrown1313 Жыл бұрын

Same for me Vickie, Chris and Mike pretty much post a new video every day and we watch and pretty soon think that skill level is normal and it isn't normal. Still glad they do it though.

@AquaPeet Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to do the intro/run down! :) Man it's awesome that you guys now own a long reach. Let us know how you think it performs!

@geoff738 Жыл бұрын

I like how you give us the run down and plan for the day …always good to have a goal 👍

@peteacher52 Жыл бұрын

From my p.o.v, one of your more interesting videos, Chris, enhanced as usual by your informative commentary with no unnecessary selfies and no time-wasting repetitive introductions. You've hit on a winning formula-please don't change anything.

@deconteesawyer5758 Жыл бұрын

Best part is no annoying sidekick to waste half the video trading mock insults and inane banter with.

@pinwizz69 Жыл бұрын

Well, I wanted another pond series after a long stumping and clearing one. I thought it'd be a build a pond series. Turns out it's another golf course pond clearing series and it'll be just as entertaining watching Chris and his Uncle John getting this one done.

@eric3638 Жыл бұрын

This pond dredge was the first video I ever saw over a decade ago... I've been watching ever since

@michaelschuenemann3505 Жыл бұрын

That old Mill Pond Rock Wall is very Interesting indeed - History Preserved ! Great Job on the Pond and we are looking Forward to Part 2 Tomorrow - well done and many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!

@brianelliot2719 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris…that long stick looks way easier than it probably is to operate. Love the rock wall in the dam that the old-timers built for the mill pond.

@garymurt9112 Жыл бұрын

It is definitely not a machine everyone can run, it's a lot like running a crawler crane, slow and steady, with no sudden changes. You've got to plan several moves ahead and watch your balance.

@dixiebourne752 Жыл бұрын

Chris I just love the way you do your video s you turn every one into a learning video you tell what you are doing step by step.

@jeffallen1151 Жыл бұрын

About forgot how relaxing it was to watch y’all dredge a pond. Love your videos!! Keep ‘em coming!!

@skagit58 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how much sand and dirt is in there. Great work as always! 👍👌

@craigwavra3495 Жыл бұрын

Always cool to visit and see old projects. Enjoying the view of the long reach.

@paulbriggs8035 Жыл бұрын

I am always waiting on anticipation for the moment @Letsdig18 finds a full golf cart in one of those ponds!

@dennisholst4322 7 ай бұрын

If he finds a cart probably some clubs that were thrown at it also

@woodcrestwoodworkingnc Жыл бұрын

With all of these pond dredgings and that big one you did last year, that haul truck has hauled a lot of mud.

@debc2596 Жыл бұрын

Love watching the pond dredging videos. That’s how I stumbled on to your channel 3yrs ago watched a pond dredge. I have been watching since. Great job as usual Chris.

@Dontworryboutit315 Жыл бұрын

This golf course just goes to show if you do good work then you can have repeat business for over a decade! I can’t count the number of videos I’ve seen you working on this place

@littlefinkle7757 Жыл бұрын

Repeat customers are the absolute best! Love my long term customers 🙏

@loggerfan1 Жыл бұрын

Plus you can get better pricing because the company knows what it took last time and what hazards exist (super deep mud)

@vercopolis Жыл бұрын

He owns it.😊

@zachfairchild378 Жыл бұрын

@@loggerfan1yeah ok lol

@roses0227 Жыл бұрын

Love watching you do these types of jobs! One of my favorite things you do!

@farmerbob728 Жыл бұрын

That long reach is nice. The less you need to move, the less you dig up the area.

@elijahcavin2408 Жыл бұрын

I have watched so many of your videos and learned a lot by watching your techniques and explanations. I have got a job mostly running equipment now after some smaller jobs getting some basic experience and I'm loving it even though it's much smaller equipment. Working on a pond now building a driveway across that had mud as bad or worse than this that is spring fed. Thanks for recording and uploading these videos and putting the time in. I hope to one day own my own equipment but for now I'm enjoying just operating.

@mischef18 Жыл бұрын

That's odd no balloons bro. Enjoyed seeing the long reach baling slop too. Safe travels

@sandy1653 Жыл бұрын

When you mention Liebherr long reaches, the one that always pops into mind is you cleaning out that canal with the one that had Deere controls and getting more and more pissed off at the rig as you went on.

@patrickcolahan7499 Жыл бұрын

That is a lot of fill. The long reach is really the machine for this type of job. Thanks very much for sharing.

@virtuestreams2616 Жыл бұрын

I remember this job-it’s been a minute for sure. Quality contractors get the callback 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍

@heatherlane9270 Жыл бұрын

Love this type of 'strolling' destinations. Great history to this pond in your work. The years of experience in dredging are obvious in how you approach this job.

@terryrogers1025 Жыл бұрын

Lots of mud to move, going to look great when your done if you can hold to plan. Long reach definitely the machine for this job. Thanks for the ride along sir

@richardvernick4280 Жыл бұрын

Chris Even with that long boom unit, you make it look so smooth, easy, and productive. That is another reason why it is so great to set and watch you put those excavator through their paces. Please take care of yourself and be careful around all heavy equipment. 🤓👍🤗😎.

@nickjones6747 Жыл бұрын

I had to load side dumps with the long reach cleaning a silt basin last month. That takes some getting used to when the truck is 50 feet away from you.

@madelinelambert605 Жыл бұрын

This one is going to be fun to watch! Awesome job you did on the rock wall. Love it!

@Farmerknowsbest Жыл бұрын

605k subs? WOW. I remember back when you hit 10k and how crazy that was. Good on you Chris!

@fayekimball3538 Жыл бұрын

Hope your New Year is full of work, happiness, lots of fun & loads of prosperity. Thank you for a clean mouthed channel. My 6 year old Great Granddaughter & her 10 year old brother enjoy our "popcorn & Chris" evenings.

@kennethhume8628 Жыл бұрын

Not too many pond job’s lately so this was an excellent surprise and nearly an hour long , good stuff 👍👍🇬🇧

@robertforrest7956 Жыл бұрын

That long reach is certainly a nice one to have... Really makes it a lot easier for you than wading thru the Muck and mats breaking under you. 👍🏻 🎄☃️

@sharonmiller6436 Жыл бұрын

Especially given the prices for new mats! 🙂

@JamesHall-bv3rb 6 ай бұрын

Mr Cris, I'm a old 75 year old vietnam veteran and I just won't to tell you how much I have enjoyed watching you over the last two or three years . this is something that I would have really enjoyed learning and doing in my later years but it wasn't in the cards for me I guess. So I thank you for getting on youtube and sharing your moments so old farts like me to enjoy. Thank you again and keep up your good work.

@rondastump8930 Жыл бұрын

Luv this project. After 17 yrs u are back to clean it up again. Your God given gift as excavator pro is serving u so very well. Luv this video! God's blessings and take care of yourself.

@ShainAndrews Жыл бұрын

Why the post 2020 account...

@bobbydawson7706 Жыл бұрын

Looking great, enjoyed the video

@csnelling4 Жыл бұрын

Love these jobs Chris , great work !!!👏👏👏👏👌👍🍺🍺

@leegoldman7491 Жыл бұрын

I have no idea how far away Chris's shop is, but you (talking about the golf course) are very fortunate to be able to secure Chris, I don't know the man never met him and have no ties to him, but when all the votes are counted he is the winner by a country mile, he has the smoothest touch in the industry I am 74 years old I never imaged that I would be entertained by watching a man operate an escalator but here I am and so glad that I am...lets dig some more...

@kevinmurray7135 Жыл бұрын

Chris you pretty smooth with the long reach too although it looks a bit tricky but you handle it pretty well must be all them years playing with big toys 😎🇺🇸

@tommyhardin8720 Жыл бұрын

Love all your Videos look forward everyday to see what your up to. Watched pond video from beginning to end. God Bless

@davidrobins4025 Жыл бұрын

You are one smooth operator which makes the job go much more quickly.

@keithdunlap2701 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's been a good minute , if you guys still had the Army Truck !! Looks like you got quite a bit dug out and laid back there today.... I know Unk John was diggin' some hella ruts getting over there to the pit, and back !! You said, what I was thinking Chris, That bucket just looks little way out there on the long reach, when really it's a pretty damn big bucket !! The Long Reach is a good looking machine too !! That was crazy when you was digging the pit, every scoop you got was full of damn golf balls from last time you guys was there...lololol.. They was falling out everywhere...lolol... Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!

@anthonybarrett2342 Жыл бұрын

Seeing the offroad truck on the golf course made me think how useful it would have been to help me find my ball because where it landed was usually very rough.

@ChrisLawley43 Жыл бұрын

This video really helped me to understand how to dredge. I’m learning to run a Kaiser S1 Mobil excavator also know as the Spider here in south Louisiana. I can not see most the time what I’m doing but going by feel. This video was a HUGE help in learning to wipe out canals. Thanks

@theshadow4292 Жыл бұрын

I know that the long-reach excavator cost the company a lot of money, but watching it work for the second time, it certainly seems to have been money well spent. Inasmuch, as it saves moving the machine so much, saves driving into the pond to dig out the mud, and saves buying, placing, and continuously moving machine mats to sit on. I am sure, it also saves a whole lot of personal aggravation in getting the mud and debris out of the pond, spillway, or wherever, and having to clean the machine will not be nearly as bad as when you were moving around in the sloppy mess. So I am happy for you that your Uncle John opened up the company's wallet and spent some of that money that he has been banking.

@vrisntell Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the history, Chris rally adds to the video and that you have so much histoy with this particular job.

@janlesinski4719 Жыл бұрын

You have great touch on the long reach showcases your skill.

@danwithrow4489 Жыл бұрын

The pond Picasso is at it again

@ladonnadouglas7664 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy my year watching your videos. Have a Merry Christmas

@ntepup77 Жыл бұрын

I recognize this place!!! OG indeed! 💜

@Snake_808. Жыл бұрын

Be neat if they made some outriggers on the long reach machines for when you are track sideways like that.

@TrevorDennis100 Жыл бұрын

I think what makes this channel so good, is Chris' commentary. He lets us know what is happening and why, and explains the process keeping us involved and interested. Two or three years ago, there used to be a lot of comments comparing this channel to Andrew Camarata. That does not seem to happen now as the two channels have diverged so much. Plus Chris is getting ever more slick with excellent equipment that he takes enormous pride in, and Andrew keeps buying junk and breaking it (for no reason). His channel is becoming too cringe making to watch with his super sketchy work practices. In his last upload he has bought a rock crusher that he promptly breaks by being something between careless and stupid. But the thing that left me shaking my head was when he towed a nice extendable camper to the top of his new mountain property. There he was with an area that included a dozer and skid steer, but when he tried to open the extending part of the camper it was jammed because the frame was so twisted. Instead of using the dozer or skid steer to grade a nice flat area for the camper, he instead used a high-lift to force it open doing all sorts of damage. That is entirely typical of how he works nowadays, and it is painful to watch.

@dansbrown1313 Жыл бұрын

I had hoped Samantha would calm Andrew down. Hasn't happened yet.

@Stratos53100 Жыл бұрын

Ive tried to watch A C channel w long term type watch etc etc & i just cant, Not even in the same ballpark imo.

@darkrevenger04 Жыл бұрын

From what I can tell Andrew's viewers like seeing the improvements he makes and him repairing things or building things instead of buying which is why he buys what some would call junk or do questionable things like what you described with the camper.

@denisoconnell3490 Жыл бұрын

Fully agree and stopped watching and barred his channel from appearing on my recommendation list. It was mechanical torture. Good editing skills though. Overall his channel is like a reality to show , excess drama for now reason. Chris doesn’t do drama even when occasionally things go wrong. D

@airplanemaniacgaming7877 Жыл бұрын

List of things I, somebody who watches A C and enjoys it, would like to call out on your rant: 1. Claiming he's "cringe" because he doesn't buy the fanciest and newest shit is like claiming somebody is stupid because they don't know the dealership employees on a first name basis. Also, that's probably the reason he buys "junk" (We all know the saying, you're just ignoring it in your little "holier-than-thou" rant) is BECAUSE he has stuff happen. 2. Yes, he isn't Captain High-Vis in terms of safety. Yes, he does dumb shit from time to time. EVERYBODY does. You're bullshitting if you claim otherwise, and I don't tolerate bullshit. 3. Consider the following: What is Andrew currently doing? Working on cleaning up a MOUNTAIN TOP. What does Chris do? Jobs mostly involving dirt. Buying a Rock Crusher (especially since he's using the rocks he crushes as road gravel) to crush up all the rock he moves is a no-brainer. 4. How did the Rock Crusher "break" in your words (not just pulling a Biden and stammering constantly before saying "yknow, the thing! C'mon man!" ) as in the ACTUAL damage? (Note to folks who haven't seen the video where he brought it up: the belt motor got bent out of position by a branch, somehow, as he was WALKING IT UP THE MOUNTAIN BECAUSE ITS A FUCKING MASSIVE ROCK CRUSHER and this was before he had any gravel road for grip. Don't try to claim he could just have the guy haul it up.) If something like "Oh, he just dinged the paint! Its junk now!" is how you operate, then don't fucking touch any kind of machinery. 5. You yourself said in your comment: quote "There he was with an area that included a dozer and skid steer, but when he tried to open the extending part of the camper it was _jammed because the frame was so twisted_ Instead of using the dozer or skid steer to grade a nice flat area for the camper, he instead used a high-lift to force it open doing all sorts of damage." mind elaborating for the class? Or are we just going to circle-jerk about how one guy operates? TL;DR: Don't go sucking each other off while shitting on somebody just because the guy doesn't act EXACTLY how you like. Don't claim somebody is "cringe" just because they don't buy the fanciest toys either.

@bullittdog4352 Жыл бұрын

I’m watching my favorite KZfaq guy baling muck then bam.. he’s in the Google commercial! Man Chris you’ve made it big time !

@jamesbreault5762 Жыл бұрын

Looking good Chris 👍👍👍👍👍

@leeshaver7825 Жыл бұрын

So I've been watching your channel for about 6 years on my phone only Yesterday I watched your video on my kids 75" HD tv Wow what a difference I thought I was in the machine with you 😆

@martineastburn3679 Жыл бұрын

Wonder if the hole in the center was for fish habitat ? Perfect example of a cement pumper for your bucket to fill and pump into a truck or spread it out or create a feature.

@berrypainter Жыл бұрын

I'm impressed with how steady the machine is on its tracks with that big boom and dipper fully extended with a heavy bucket of mud. Is the machine purpose built with a heavier counterweight or is it an add on ?

@christopherwedemeyer2993 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same.thing. I'd bet the bucket is a lot smaller than what we usually see Chris working with. Less capacity to account for the additional leverage

@williamd6967 Жыл бұрын

He did say when first tried it out he wanted a bigger bucket at first but was glad they didn't buy one.Fully extended full it was tippy.Can't tell if it has a factory counter weight or not.

@richardschipper5989 Жыл бұрын

@@williamd6967 no he said it had a bigger bucket than he'd like

@sharonmiller6436 Жыл бұрын

@@richardschipper5989 In the next video he says that it is actually a 5' wide bucket but that it looks small because it's so far away from the camera. With a heaping load he figured it was moving 2 yards at a time.

@andrewoxner1100 Жыл бұрын

I love seeing you grade with that long reach! Nice job sir!

@brianshanahan6196 Жыл бұрын

Its amasing how much common sense and natural engineering can achieve with that mess that you really do make it look easy .

@kevinbooth2063 Жыл бұрын

Amazing I have never seen this process before. Ya times you almost need a larger counter weight when you get a bucket load. Glad it was you in the seat and not me haha.

@apollorobb Жыл бұрын

The long reach is really cool ive always wanted to run one .

@kensmith8832 Жыл бұрын

Seems like good humor to have a quick sand trap with a few feet of mud! Makes for the perfect golf outing.

@kevinhandy751 Жыл бұрын

Son you guys did an awesome job and that's from the entrance looks amazing now even without the the gate

@tjjewell4115 Жыл бұрын

What an Awesome job Chris, that is a long reach Excavator, keep up the great work.

@oleran4569 Жыл бұрын

So Chris is operating "Tippy" today.

@MrBIGNAWD Жыл бұрын

I REMEMBER THIS COURSE WITH THE ARMY DUMP TRUCK.. BEEN AWHILE....

@mfelton7041 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always. The long reach seems to let you make less incidental mess, which must make the customer happier

@cmc7106 Жыл бұрын

Looks like the membership fees will be going up !!! Great job as always!!!

@kenore4003 Жыл бұрын

Place looks like they actually budget for maintenance.

@doritleis2773 Жыл бұрын

Chris on a Golfplatz a Dampond to Dredging out. The Excavator with the Long Reach come to insertion, is a great Work Facilitation. You must not in the Mut go with the Excavator. Very good Work and the Video to Fascinating how You Work. Is Mark Letsdig18. Greeting 👌🇦🇹

@letsdig18 Жыл бұрын

It's already like $75k to be a member here lol

@littlefinkle7757 Жыл бұрын

@@letsdig18 dang it boy! That's definitely high rolling!

@bshorty2510 Жыл бұрын

One day, someone will build some kind of dragline that "shoots" (without the need for a large jib) a bucket out over a distance before dragging/filling it with the mud/slurry on the return. Just a thought, lol.

@BruceMoore-bv9ze Жыл бұрын

I worked over 30 years in Construction, and I've never seen anyone run an excavator as smooth as Chris.

@orlandomcintosh5325 Жыл бұрын

Good evening Chris excellent job today bro very well done 👌👌👌💯💯💯💯💯❤️👍👍😊.

@bobjoncas2814 Жыл бұрын

lookin' good, nice work, keep safe...

@Grandpa-Chris Жыл бұрын

Morning Chris, thanks for sharing yet another great video, You don’t really get a true perspective of just how much material you shift until you give us a wide angle view of you working that monster… I bet that there were many badly behaved golf balls hiding in that sludge. Can I wish you a very happy Christmas and a prosperous new year, Stay safe Sir.

@globin010252 Жыл бұрын

sweeet, looks like a mini dredge would be better for that job

@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441 Жыл бұрын

Interesting job is going to be looking forward. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

@greggbala6686 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the history in the beginning of your video keep up the good work. 👍

@donspence4190 Жыл бұрын

That long reach makes a big difference.

@tomswindler64 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always,when you were reminiscing about the golf course,I was remembering I watched you do so many projects on that place.that means you were in your twenties.god your old.Lol. Great job,just keep doing your thing.plus little thinner and shorter hair.Lol.😎😎😎👍👍👍

@jhayward1940 Жыл бұрын

Gotta love when they say just dig it out and stack it up haha. I laugh when owners tell me this and I tell them mud won't stack, it just runs.

@jefferymitchell9574 Жыл бұрын

You could've used that long reach on the big pond job with the new house build. Not having to lay over so many times.

@keithzetler9614 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for another good video!!!

@rickallen9382 Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up to another great video👍

@johnbaskett2309 Жыл бұрын

Will we ever get a meet and greet with Uncle John?

@davemi00 Жыл бұрын

I learn Two things watching Chris. He explains it so well that I … Think I could do this and realize how badly I could screw it up.

@ohhpaul7364 Жыл бұрын

You did a farm pond with the Leihber too, didn't you? I remember that one, this pond, not so much. Glad to see this golf course enjoys y'all working for them still; you have made many a video fixing things for them.

@revolt7829 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the run down.

@johnbradley9525 Жыл бұрын

Your new machine sure is quiet 😊

@kennethunderwood7767 Жыл бұрын

Can imagine lots of golf balls in that mud😊

@stevekissel605 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍 👍

@WrB980 Жыл бұрын

Tailgate on haul truck coming in handy

@corkhayman5064 Жыл бұрын

Love all your videos. Question, how deep are most ponds you dig? Should they be as deep as possible?

@TheHillbillyEngineer Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you walk the 220 up to the tee and see how close to the hole you could get the ball. :)

@BeytekinConstructionMachinery Жыл бұрын

Lake Mud is now history!

@Mtlmshr Жыл бұрын

Boy I wish I could follow you around with my metal detector at some of the older historical places you work at like family farms! I know from past experience in NC there is so much history there. I use to vacation at Figure 8 island by Wilmington and it used to be a old Army Air Corps gunnery Range so I would find a bunch of brass from the airplanes that would use it back then!

@martymclamb5750 Жыл бұрын

Nice clean job

@DustinPryde1 Жыл бұрын

That's a sweet machine. I always wondered if the controls were more touchy with a long reach. Never ran one.

@donnaflanagan6612 Жыл бұрын

How good is that Long Reach, for the right job of course? Would’ve been very handy on the big pond dredging job 9-10months ago. Take care & cheers 🐨🦘🥰

@chosen1one930 Жыл бұрын

Golf courses prefer a deeper drop off for ponds with the edges, they like this because weeds will be less likely to grow, hence this one has rocks, for a straight down edge but I'm sure it varies depending on the course and club members

@martingardener90 Жыл бұрын

One of those nice jobs when you go home at the end of the day you can actually see what you have achieved - unlike stumping when you seem to end up with a bigger mess than you started with! 😂

@rejej200c Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris enjoyed the video as usual the obvious silt issue would or should lead those in the know to question the position of the pond while no doubt there maybe some historical value to the old mill pond the suggested use of silt traps may promote extended times between dredging lol