Reconstructing The Pond Dam

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@BeytekinConstructionMachinery
@BeytekinConstructionMachinery 3 жыл бұрын
Nice camera work, nice machines and nice comments by Chris. Thx for daily reports! Best regards from across the Atlantic.
@stephengile530
@stephengile530 3 жыл бұрын
When you said that the ash pile was so dry it wouldn't absorb the water, it got me to remember what a problem it was after the Hayman Fire here in Colorado back in 2002. This will explain it better than I can..... Hydrophobic soil - soil that is hydrophobic - causes water to collect on the soil surface rather than infiltrate into the ground. Wild fires generally cause soils to be hydrophobic temporarily, which increases water repellency, surface runoff and erosion in post-burn sites. Soil dispersion due to sodification causes similar problems. You could take a bottle of water, pour it out on the soil and it would run off without getting the soil wet in any way.
@rolf_pedersen
@rolf_pedersen 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched so many of these videos that I've begun to pick socks out of the washer and put them in the dryer as if my hand were the bucket on the 250. When I start making hydraulic pump noises, it's time to call the boys in the white suits! Thanks for the good work.
@MonsoonEast
@MonsoonEast 3 жыл бұрын
I'd say you're ok for now but if you beep when the dryer is full then you should be concerned!😂😂
@markpashia7067
@markpashia7067 3 жыл бұрын
Boy oh boy, when you do a remodel you do all kinds of cool upgrades. Proper slope, proper overflow, debris gone underground or burned. This is looking like a whole new dam. Of course that takes a customer that is willing to pay for it done right instead of functional on the cheap. Well done Chris. PS Next you get to play in the mud!!!
@johnapel2856
@johnapel2856 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! That is good looking dirt. Thanks, and Woof to Winston.
@williamd6967
@williamd6967 3 жыл бұрын
Always amazed 18 the improviseing that goes into your work.Borrow pits for dirt and used to bury the crap you don't need.mighty smart!
@Talvin4
@Talvin4 3 жыл бұрын
I swear there is nothing more satisfying than grading with good, clean material.
@ConstructionMachineryChannel
@ConstructionMachineryChannel 3 жыл бұрын
I love watching it!
@MrDonkeyface2
@MrDonkeyface2 3 жыл бұрын
I think any teacher would agree.
@frankw1799
@frankw1799 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy your daily contributions Thanks for sharing
@jeffreyneihart1614
@jeffreyneihart1614 3 жыл бұрын
Chris 1 cubic yard is equal to 200 gallons of water!!!! Great job as usual!! Keep them coming!!! Thanks!!!
@kevinkenyon7045
@kevinkenyon7045 3 жыл бұрын
Chris that slope on the back side of the damn looks great and adds so much to the pond. When the grass grows in it’s going to be nice. Thanks for sharing. Kevin
@jasonmckee5030
@jasonmckee5030 3 жыл бұрын
Chris I really enjoy you posting videos of your daily work. That's what I like. Thanks! 👍
@gethinjones1348
@gethinjones1348 3 жыл бұрын
That red dirt looks just the job!, great find Chris! 👍
@regsparkes6507
@regsparkes6507 3 жыл бұрын
Is it just my hearing or is this 'older' 'dozer sounding more smooth / powerful than the new one? Man, I'd love to spend a day or three 'dozing that material,..it looks so good to place there!
@virginian7317
@virginian7317 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, it doesn't seem to matter what piece of equipment you operate, you get it. Watching you shape that dam....amazing young man. I like seeing smart people work. The it factor😎
@mslorry3420
@mslorry3420 3 жыл бұрын
Sure is a change in job site since the last time you were here! Going to look fantastic in another day! Your hard work shows. Thanks for bring us along.
@keithdunlap2701
@keithdunlap2701 3 жыл бұрын
Wooooeeee !! Man that clay graded out real nice so far Chris !! That is gonna look really , really nice when you get done with it !! I know you was ready for a good run at it after this long muddy winter we all had....lololol... Looking Great Chris !! Have a Great Evening ....On too the Next !!
@buck3409
@buck3409 3 жыл бұрын
I have run farm tractors with all sorts of implements and grain combines starting when I was about 12 years old on the farm. I'm now 59. I bought my first dozer about a year ago. An old John Deere 450G. Obviously I'm just learning how to dig trees and push dirt. But even so, I think I know enough already to say there is a definite talent involved here. A lot of it comes from experience it seems, but I think some from born talent too. I don't think everyone can be successful running heavy equipment. After watching a lot of your videos its clear you are a pro at this. Its hard to see from a video clearly what you see on the site. But I have learned so much from your videos. I thank you. And I hope to see many more.
@addiedeguzman3201
@addiedeguzman3201 3 жыл бұрын
I don't any idea about machine's you are using but I enjoyed watching you every project for the past almost 3years now, make some more video
@carlpeters9523
@carlpeters9523 3 жыл бұрын
boy did you luck out with the moisture content in that clay . tracked in great , what a great job .
@billf.9440
@billf.9440 3 жыл бұрын
Damn finally pond work im happy happy happy, great job chris love the pond projects. bringem on!
@tedc3895
@tedc3895 3 жыл бұрын
That red clay makes fantastic dirt tracks for Sprint cars. Horses too.
@tedc3895
@tedc3895 3 жыл бұрын
You need to catch a grower combining grass seed and buy a truck load right in the field. Or rye or wheat. And an old drill some where. It is really good to help hold dirt and grass seed broad cast into it. Then just mow. Grass catches up and rye or wheat dies out. Or let it grow in flat places mow and bale for straw grass won't care. Cows would like for feed and bedding.
@adriancartlidge4018
@adriancartlidge4018 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris. Pond looks great, a job well done.
@elliskev2
@elliskev2 3 жыл бұрын
Would love to see this pond later in the spring.
@kens.3729
@kens.3729 3 жыл бұрын
55:52 is exactly what we were looking for on a Thursday Night. 😬 This would be Tough to Beat.👍
@leol1682
@leol1682 3 жыл бұрын
Love this video Chris and it was Dry dirt .
@sandrafinney535
@sandrafinney535 3 жыл бұрын
You back up those machines so awesome!! I don't know how you do it. I've been mesmerized watching a couple videos about this here, the other dam you did nicely then it had like 11 inches of rain and you had to redo it. Also watched you demo that old cement/wood bldg by the cemetery during my marathon for the past few hours. I still haven't gone to sleep! I really enjoy all your videos I've watched and thankful you have many more!! You have taken the time to provide us entertainment as well as document your work and teach others who might be interested in pursuing a career in your field. You are a master. I get dizzy just watching sometimes. Not a height fan for sure. Awesome video!!
@DavidSmith-zr3nd
@DavidSmith-zr3nd 3 жыл бұрын
Pond dam looks great. Excellent dozer work.
@george8873
@george8873 3 жыл бұрын
You're right Chris. Having dry material makes all the difference in the world. Final product looks so much better than when it's wet. I'm wondering if those big trees on the narrow dam was causing the leaking. There were a lot.
@bradstubbings9871
@bradstubbings9871 3 жыл бұрын
Love that dump truck , been watching the build of the one for Dirt Perfect. Love your videos.
@jpdunamislodge
@jpdunamislodge Жыл бұрын
Amazing how God gave us all of these materials right at our machinery bucket finger tips.
@michaelmullins1290
@michaelmullins1290 3 жыл бұрын
Just awesome skills. The dozer work is intriguing.
@robertrockwell7581
@robertrockwell7581 3 жыл бұрын
there should be no problem mowing that when the grass grows. nice work.
@dudestuff3352
@dudestuff3352 3 жыл бұрын
Started a new drinking game, every time you said "pond dam" I took a shot; missed your video last night I was at my AA meeting.
@CALVINLNIKONT
@CALVINLNIKONT 3 жыл бұрын
Too Funny!!!
@marcryvon
@marcryvon 3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Good one there, Dude !
@timmyfrierson2684
@timmyfrierson2684 3 жыл бұрын
Lmaoooo, that’s a good one. Lol
@MedicRyan18
@MedicRyan18 3 жыл бұрын
This is a strong contender for my favorite comment of all time....
@HappilyHomicidalHooligan
@HappilyHomicidalHooligan 3 жыл бұрын
So where are you on the Liver Transplant Waiting List? 😁😂🤣
@deernutOO
@deernutOO 3 жыл бұрын
Good to see how you work.. you don't cut corners, and leave near perfect results when you are finished. tks for taking us along.
@thomasyerbey337
@thomasyerbey337 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris 🇺🇲 I really enjoy watching you and how you get things done and well 🇺🇲
@mischef18
@mischef18 3 жыл бұрын
Looks right tidy once the dozer gets to do it's thing bro. Enjoyed the video too. Safe travels
@arthurdickinson1651
@arthurdickinson1651 3 жыл бұрын
The breeze tends to swirl behind obstructions... i.e. excavators, dump trucks, etc. You wind up becoming the chimney... 🤣🤣🤣
@robertsharp8804
@robertsharp8804 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy watching you work I wish I could spend some time with you it reminds me of my younger years . Keep up the good work as always. Robert
@adriancarter825
@adriancarter825 3 жыл бұрын
Can tell you love the pond jobs Chris .
@louisroman7134
@louisroman7134 3 жыл бұрын
Love the view from the old machine better,great job, thanks for sharing again.
@cuznjo1
@cuznjo1 3 жыл бұрын
you should go work for the TV show THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND. you get more dirt moved in one video, than they have in 5 years
@noahproblemo1257
@noahproblemo1257 3 жыл бұрын
Chris could relocate the whole island in one season (and they still wouldn’t find anything).
@cuznjo1
@cuznjo1 3 жыл бұрын
@@noahproblemo1257 i agree
@ranger2316
@ranger2316 3 жыл бұрын
@@cuznjo1 You know how to make a small fortune? Start with a BIG fortune!
@saltbeltupstateny4857
@saltbeltupstateny4857 3 жыл бұрын
You’re right, I wish on “ Oak Island” they’d finally dig up something, anything..🥴🥴
@ranger2316
@ranger2316 3 жыл бұрын
@@saltbeltupstateny4857 That island is going to collapse one day, considering the number of 'test holes' they've dug.
@alansmith4734
@alansmith4734 3 жыл бұрын
Florida needs your assistance with a Retention Pond. It is leaking! Call Piney Point ASAP! You are to Ponds, as Red Adair was to Oil Well Fires. If John Wayne was alive, he'd make a movie about you, as he did about Red Adair! Possible Movie Title: The Swamp Monster
@davidnull5590
@davidnull5590 3 жыл бұрын
You didn't tell Chris the leaking retention pond in Florida is mildly radioactive.
@marcryvon
@marcryvon 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidnull5590 Send the Trump Team, they're supposed to know how to clean a swamp !
@davidnull5590
@davidnull5590 3 жыл бұрын
@@marcryvon - The problem in Florida is trying to keep a really huge retention pond from collapsing and dropping all of the water and stored waste into the sea, the pond there is huge. No one wants to touch it, pay for it or be responsible for it. The State is worried it would collapse and the wave it creates would wash tourists off the beach with a 25 foot wall of water.
@Mercmad
@Mercmad 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidnull5590 The bodies would glow in the dark though, and be easy to find.
@kirk467
@kirk467 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, I’m glad you have some help today! I know you’re Superman but sometimes you need to get some help! GOOD JOB GUYS! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻I hope Winston is doing ok Chris, I know you stay so busy and probably see after dark every day! Everything you do always makes since! I enjoy every video! Still dealing with the two hurricanes down here, l can’t wait to make my order for some shirts and at least one hoodie buddy! Hopefully by the summer, things are moving so slow here! Y’all stay safe! 🙋🏼
@Todd.Roberts
@Todd.Roberts 3 жыл бұрын
It’s nice to have a bunch of friends who can help out when you need them
@marcwohlmayer7897
@marcwohlmayer7897 3 жыл бұрын
Thats True enough 😀
@bobjoncas2814
@bobjoncas2814 3 жыл бұрын
...playin' in the Spring mud..lol....lookin' good, nice job, stay safe..
@stephencarlson1160
@stephencarlson1160 3 жыл бұрын
Great weather finally to hopefully stay out of the mud.. Great vid Chris
@infoanorexic
@infoanorexic 3 жыл бұрын
That original dam did look mighty narrow for the size of the pond. 3 feet or more ➡ for every 1 foot ⬆, as a rule of thumb, is what I was told years ago, for slope. Never had that confirmed or denied by anyone that build ponds on a regular basis, though. I've seen a few that really were too steep. Impossible to repair a wash properly, trying to walk the loose stuff in would have been like trying to go down a cliff. Especially with a flat shoe trackloader.
@RichardFrost800
@RichardFrost800 3 жыл бұрын
Brings back happy memories of being on a cat 225 and old d6 in Coggeshall uk
@jimculbertson2376
@jimculbertson2376 3 жыл бұрын
I love watching you work the machine: a man who can walk, talk, chew gum, rub your belly and pat your head all at the same time. My guess is if you ever decided to learn how to fly a helicopter, you could solo in two weeks.
@CAJONES53
@CAJONES53 3 жыл бұрын
Job well done Chris 👍😎🇬🇧
@daviddesimone342
@daviddesimone342 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see you John !!!!
@pb4414
@pb4414 3 жыл бұрын
It’s great to see you all shifting dry dirt.
@ringstinga
@ringstinga 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice work Chris !
@kasnhasn
@kasnhasn 3 жыл бұрын
That looks like a beautiful place to live
@colinmatthews3613
@colinmatthews3613 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris I was a dumpster driver in the uk ,we call them tippers, I worked for over 10 years doing site work,IE getting loaded with machines like what you own, without doubt.... YOU SIR. ARE THE BEST MACHINE DRIVER I HAVE EVER SEEN, Love watching all you videos,im 71 now and been retired for 7 years was an 18 wheeler driver as well keep the vids coming Chris great work BUD
@stephenkeefer3436
@stephenkeefer3436 3 жыл бұрын
By golly Chris, that’s some smooooth dozer running. Beautiful work bud.
@uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759
@uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy how he build a slope. Skilled work!
@skyhunter823
@skyhunter823 3 жыл бұрын
Dat there is some gorgeous Red clay great building material
@rustysteel8714
@rustysteel8714 3 жыл бұрын
That ash is nasty stuff...I'll take the mud any day over moving it. 😷 🤧 Fine work on the back side of the dam, Chris. Nice gradual slope!
@stevedoty5841
@stevedoty5841 2 жыл бұрын
It’s great to see you have a truck driver today. Way to much for just you. LOL
@waynecummins9713
@waynecummins9713 3 жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 from Hampshire UK 🇬🇧
@kens.3729
@kens.3729 3 жыл бұрын
You Dig, Load, Haul and Dump dirt, Efficiently. Explains why you don’t have a shortage of work. 👍
@craigwavra3495
@craigwavra3495 3 жыл бұрын
Grading skills are on point. Very nice job making that pond dam look respectable now.
@matthewrogers94mr
@matthewrogers94mr 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that dam looks amazing
@johndarin4582
@johndarin4582 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing job chris and you haven't even finished it yet.
@tedc3895
@tedc3895 3 жыл бұрын
It really looks Great.
@csnelling4
@csnelling4 3 жыл бұрын
Starting to look very nice Chris 👌👍🇬🇧🍺🍺
@buckzillakiller
@buckzillakiller 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the ride along on the dozer, hope I was helpful. I never spilled a drop of coffe
@donaldtrabeaux5235
@donaldtrabeaux5235 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely awesome work
@desertmulehunter
@desertmulehunter 3 жыл бұрын
What's up Chris how's your Thursday going? Thanks for making mine great!
@jbbrown7907
@jbbrown7907 10 ай бұрын
I enjoy watching this work.
@thomasleonard1846
@thomasleonard1846 3 жыл бұрын
That has been a great dozer!
@clydeacor1911
@clydeacor1911 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great, good enough to seed and straw if you wanted to.
@bonniebarhorst497
@bonniebarhorst497 3 жыл бұрын
Looks beautiful!!!
@bobbyb322
@bobbyb322 3 жыл бұрын
That sure is a lot of work for such a small pond
@brentclarke1841
@brentclarke1841 3 жыл бұрын
To the Pond Master,, another pretty job, man you sure do nice work....................
@suejackson1731
@suejackson1731 3 жыл бұрын
l would love to be across the pond and rent somewhere so l could watch you do a job from start to finish, l find it so relaxing.
@murphystravels
@murphystravels 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty red dirt, NO boulders 😁😁😁😁
@jakemoeller7850
@jakemoeller7850 3 жыл бұрын
Reconstructing the pond dam is way better than reconstructing the dam pond. Great work! 👍
@larryiowatexasrooster9317
@larryiowatexasrooster9317 3 жыл бұрын
👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed! Nice job on the dam! Looks a lot better with the maintainable slope!
@briangardner5764
@briangardner5764 3 жыл бұрын
Chris, your buddy did a hell of a nice job for you today! Seemed like he did a lot more work than the usual dump truck driver, whats his name? John something?LOL
@chrisbarrell9657
@chrisbarrell9657 3 жыл бұрын
Or Timmy...
@bosshogg6030
@bosshogg6030 3 жыл бұрын
great job buddy and great video as always 😎👊🏻👍🏻
@randycharest4507
@randycharest4507 5 ай бұрын
ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO CHRIS 😊
@bryanlloyd1099
@bryanlloyd1099 3 жыл бұрын
Always a nice job!!
@martymclamb5750
@martymclamb5750 3 жыл бұрын
Looked great
@TheBlueberry606
@TheBlueberry606 3 жыл бұрын
Looks almost perfect 👌
@josianrodriguez1249
@josianrodriguez1249 3 жыл бұрын
SALUDOS CHRIS. ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS. G.B.Y.
@AquaPeet
@AquaPeet 3 жыл бұрын
Back by popular demand: Two Fifty & The Dump Truck with their greatest hit Movin' Dirt Doesn't Hurt
@Gotblade
@Gotblade 3 жыл бұрын
That did look purdy 👍
@kirk467
@kirk467 3 жыл бұрын
I love the 250, I hope you never get rid of her! She’s one beast of a lady and I love how she handles those trees Chris! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻 looking great as always my brother!
@tatmanco
@tatmanco 3 жыл бұрын
You sure make a good looking, strong looking dam Excellent job
@donbraden8533
@donbraden8533 3 жыл бұрын
Looking good 😎👍👍
@kevins5092
@kevins5092 3 жыл бұрын
Always a good day for a video
@lpkendolol1481
@lpkendolol1481 3 жыл бұрын
Súper como siempre el mejor saludos de charley
@drmautz
@drmautz 3 жыл бұрын
Looks good
@HalfCutGarage
@HalfCutGarage 3 жыл бұрын
Hard getting something done while zoned off into space watching your videos!
@gayle4804
@gayle4804 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome job well done
@kat2641
@kat2641 3 жыл бұрын
Man she is looking great!!
@stefenosthepom2649
@stefenosthepom2649 3 жыл бұрын
I have been running a d5xl with a pat blade ,man I can do anything ,great bit of gear.
@stevencorley2352
@stevencorley2352 3 жыл бұрын
It's been so long I don't even remember this job. 😄😄
@Mephiston
@Mephiston 3 жыл бұрын
I sure remember him setting fire to the machine.
@stevencorley2352
@stevencorley2352 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mephiston oh, yea. THAT job. Now I remember. 😄
@SMSabriIsmail
@SMSabriIsmail 3 жыл бұрын
@@stevencorley2352 I think this job, that I call *New Pond 2* was first shown in ... *New Pond Cleanup With The 250!* - 29 Jan 2021 - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hdqhoplh3Mytd2Q.html
@mikeseguin6443
@mikeseguin6443 3 жыл бұрын
Dam that’s a nice job.
@Dovrizzo
@Dovrizzo 3 жыл бұрын
With all respect, is there any chance we could get a video that is not filmed in “Standard” or “Activity” mode on the GoPro? Maybe try “Cinematic” mode which will smooth out the fish-eye effect? I hate complaining because your videos are amazing, I’ve just been watching for about a year now and I’m starting to get more interested in how you make grade. It’s hard to see with the curvature of the lens on the GoPro. In either case keep up the excellent work!
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