Andrew.Thankyou for giving us old guys a new life! Beats sitting in lounge watching goggle box. Winter nights tucked up with iPad dreaming of great past days when we were doing hard work like you do.
You don't need a huge crew to do the kind of stuff he does. It's alot of business for him and it's cheaper for the customer since it's just him and his machines.
Andrew Camarata if I lived near Andrew I would work for free just to be taught by the best in my opinion, I follow orders well and can keep my mouth shut when told to, I’ll put in my resume if I ever move there Lol / I also have a good inspector that will come to and love to be Levi’s assistant and pal
@@AndrewCamarata I like the fact that his video's aren't full of swearing for the sake of swearing. Even when hit with problems always even keeled. Engineer tells him to completely redo a leeching field and Andrew is "kind of annoyed" Video editing nearly the best I have seen on RUclips. Doesn't cut out mistakes, etc. I could go on but I think Andrew get's the message I'm trying to relay.
I married an angel who passed recently after 46yrs. One day soon there will be true peace on earth and she like others will be back and we can all do your kinda work restoring this wrecked earth into a paradise like it was promised us originally. So Thankyou for giving us a vision of how to reshape the earth and entertaining us in the meantime....you’re a great man.
He would have had the bring something in to accomplish the reinforcement anyway. That truck time etc is mir than offset by his "find". Each piece of equipment has to find its way..pay for itself hourly. He has to think this way. He's analytical. Plus or minus everything must pay for itself. He gets paid for his repairs too. He gets paid via keeping busy w minimal lost days. That's the overall calculation he makes as as businessman. He also just has a philosophy about his work. I did. You're either happy with your situation or you're not. If not, you bump your quotes. As I've said elsewhere it's part arithmetic and part art. All in all you want to keep as busy as your bills plus wants require.
I sure hope that lost foundation wasn't an historical landmark of the Iroquois Nation! Nice to find old content and firm understanding how Andrew honed his skills while building his fiefdom. Love the Artistic talent on display I'm certain he never charged for such an excellent craftsmanship!
You always go above and beyond, that entrance looked great and I’m sure it was more than the customer expected. Great repurpose of the old foundation stone.
This is the second time I have watched this entire playlist. so useful and entertaining! I wish I recorded some of my past projects like you have. Thanks for posting!
You have no idea how refreshing it is to finally watch someone who knows how to operate their equipment climb on it and get shit done. No bullshit panning around at local wildlife, no filming pets, no going off into a spiel about unrelated crap, no ignorant-ass commentary, and most importantly, a man taking the time to produce a video that doesn’t look like it was filmed with a toaster. Just a man, on his skid steer, getting shit done, and making it look easy. Fantastic job, brother. I can tell you take pride in what you do. Cool find with that old foundation. Had to be 19th century stuff. Prolly took a homesteader weeks to build. Go drink a beer and tell yourself I bought it for ya. You damn well deserve it. Subscribed. I’m certain I’m going to learn something following you around. Happy new year, bro.
Great video Andrew! My wife and I are getting ready to do this exact project on our land in a few weeks, and this is just the video we needed to visualize how to correctly install our crossing
Very satisfying to watch. You're a good, smooth operator, who is easy on his machine, executes a plan correctly, and utilizes good time management. Good stuff, man. I enjoy your vids.
My boss wanted to know why I been late for work every day for the last month , so I showed him your RUclips channel and now I make to work before him , but I'm still late🤣
My opinion: is these old places might be a great place to visit with a metal detector. Not saying that you would find anything of value, but fun to do. Thanks for your time and videos.👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Great videos young man, thanks for sharing. As I watch your videos I have realize you n myself are allot alike in how things get done. I am 60 yrs old with a major low back condition, so take care of your back n lifting. You do Not want to be where I have been since 95. It's hard to retire when you were forced into it while still young. I am considering getting into the tree mulching business but still thinking things thru as its a very big risk for failure due to my health. As I have (6) heart stents n 3 in the widow maker. So one can recognize the overall issue. I was a heavy equipment mechanic n ranching background n work my butt off till I was forced out. I know now, that it was the best thing overall, as I was having issues getting big jobs done due to bad back issue. They just get a younger guy to replace you, then when his day comes. He also will in up crippled or worst. So all you young guys n gals, protect your back n use cranes n blocks whatever it takes to keep your back in good shape. Sounds good, but it's hard to do most days if you're in the field working by yourself 90% of the time. I don't really have the funds to jump into the tree n mulching business, yet I love running equipment n moving dirt n rocks, trees ect. I really enjoy watching your videos, if nothing else I can dream. No one will hire a guy with bad back issues, so remember that when you push your luck lifting equipment parts some over 150 lbs in awkward positions ect,,, Being that can do guy n one hell of a field mechanic only goes so far. I probably worked too hard all my life, but that was all I knew other than being a Paradog. Keep them videos coming sir, I really enjoy them. An your castle n shop is awesome from the outside view. Excaltly what I always wanted too. Thanks, Ty,,, Northern Michigan,,,
I like how ever time you put in a drain pipe you make a nice rock wall on ether end from the rocks just laying around the site. It's nice to see we have people like you who care about the job they do in our area.
I've been catching up on your Video's started watching about a month ago. One thing I love about them is on every Job you do you do them like they are for you, You do Great Work Andrew, Wish I lived in NY I would most Definitely Hire You for any Job I had to be done.
I'm only now finding this channel and even though I live on an island in the Caribbean where landscaping isn't seen everyday. It's fascinating how this young man works, kinda reminds me of myself. If you ain't gonna do it right don't do it at all. You actually got me thinking of making videos and posting them. I work in the Marine diesel field but often do repairs on old trucks and excavators and I'm 23 years young. Keep up the great work!
Your video editing is excellent. You know just when to cut a scene, speed things up or regular motion such that your action moves along without boring or repetitive moments. The music is just right for setting the mood without being overpowering or dull. So, in addition to keeping your audience, you keep them coming back for more. Plus, you can work that earth moving equipment like its an extension of your body!! Great work on your job and recording how you do it.
I like how you are very detailed with every job I find that very good a lot of companies don’t do that they just install it and Collett good they don’t care about how long it’s going to last
This channel has inspired me a lot the fact that you don't care if you don't know how to do something you try it anyway. that to me is how you get ish done. Good job man I wish you the best keep up the good work.
Howard Fortyfive Where I live (NS), if we find a foundation in the middle of nowhere, we have to call an archeologist to take a look before we take or do anything from/to the site. A road for a development near my house was delayed for 14 months because a foundation was found. Turns out it was for a barn built in the early 1920s.
@@howardfortyfive9676 More than likely Victorian era judging by the construction. I live in NY too and the place is littered with foundations from that time. Lots of small factories, water wheels, etc. also.
I love coming across old stuff like that foundation, you can’t help but think about the history. Wouldn’t it be great if you could just touch it and you’d get a time lapse image of its life in that location. I’ve been watching too much sci-fi I already know! LoL
Congratulations on the 864. It's a real workhorse, my father had one for years. Just a footnote, the frame is not as strong as the machine since it was the first track machine for Bobcat. When prying at a rock or hard ground, go from the center of bucket, not the side. It can crack the boom. It never happened to us, but there were quite a few at the dealers service dept.
You make it look so easy. BUT then again, I know it isn't unless you have experience with those machines that you have. The way that you do the landscaping, IT is cool. Awesome job.
You always go above and beyond! As someone that has contracted a few houses I see it! Most excavators would have dropped that conduit, covered it and said that's the way to do it! You took the time to FINISH it. We are all supposed to do our best, hot just good enough!
Great job as always. You can eyeball and stack those boulders so a tight wall results. Looks great. Weak part of that 864 is the center ram. Neighbor had his fly past his head twice and then traded it for a Takeuchi. I have a Cat 257.(engine is in correctly-not sideways!!) Good Job!
bobcat makes the best skid steer equipment i have ran and fixed them all. also owne bobcat and takeuchi they are great. reliable relativley easy and cheep to fix
This video has bee very helpful. I am wanting to put a drain in a low area of my rural driveway and this is my starting point. I may need to install 2 drains but thanks so much for this helpful guide :)
Andrew, might invest into a metal detector, might find a few items of interest, but of course use with property owner permission, my opinion, great video, job and music.👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
I've been watching your videos for a long time. Do you know what I love the most? You work as if you are doing it on your own property. Regards, from a Brazilian fan.
I think Andrew over builds things.. but look how the large rocks prevent smaller rock from moving in time around the culvert.it’s done right and no worriers into the future.. great job Andrew!
It's the little things that matter, like that rock wall to make the culvert look better. Plus the fact that you didn't wreck anything of that old foundation when you pulled rocks for the wall as well
The back ground music reminded me on the tv show, Night Rider. And I don't mean it as a bad thing. I enjoyed actually. Again, you have done well with your videos. Keep sharing Andrew.
I have watched few of your videos. Man you're the man at work. I just love the detail and the effort you put down. 'meantime' do your videos... hahaha, you're great!! I thank you thousands times for the entertainment!! People who havnt a clue of doing things with passion wont understand... You are a big star in my sky. Keep on doing your job and continue MAKING THOSE VIDEOS!! Salut!
Andrew, thanks for great videos, some cool sound tracks, and free entertainment! you really do some great work my friend and its easy to see that you take pride in what you do. it would be awesome if your videos could be sorted by job site. man id love to see one of your projects completed one phase at a time...... start to finish. Fantastic man! keep it up.
Andrew very soon you will have 700 hundred thousand subscriber, please keep up the work and surprise us with a weekly video of you choice. Hi to the dogs.
Nice work. I don't know if you knew the big rocks were available, but that's a really nice way to finish around the culvert. Where I live they they don't allow use of plastic. Just metal or concrete.
When working this close to a road, use the heavy machinery to protect your six. Just in case a driver loses control or is distracted, have them hit the loader. I’m still catching up with all your videos, but wanted to make that suggestion after watching you build those rock walls. You do great work, keep it going!
John Furey .....was thinking the same thing. Ive operated equipment off and on for years. Trackhoes, dozer, skid-loader, frontend-loader, backhoe etc. His ability to cleanly remove the ditch material and scoop it up that cleanly was impressive.
Just a tip for ya when you go to push a tree over, whether with a bobcat or a track loader, go into the tree with a level bucket and as you push tilt up slowly and it will pull the root ball up and over. i did not believe the guy when he told me until i tried it and wow what a difference
Love your videos and it's great how you don't get to excited when you have a break down. I'm still trying to figure out what state and city you're in. I'm in Ohio and when I was 26, I started my own excavating company which I operated with 18 people. Started with $50. I sold it 8 yrs later after continued issues with a greedy selfish antichrist ex. I bought a failed retail business and a lot better profit margins and lower overhead. As for the driveway, a few things... 1. It looks like you retired the D4 for the new 864. From the comments I see you recently got it and love it. However I think I would have used the D4, which I hope you bring out of retirement and we see more videos of. 2. It didn't look like you didn't strip the topsoil on the drive, or there wasn't much. So yeah, the fabric is good although expensive! 3. As for the culvert, I have read all of the comments. Aside from my retail business, I am also an civil inspector for for the Ohio Dept. of Transportation. You need to make sure if you are plastic for driveway culverts that you use double walled. Additionally, I don't want to get to technical on you here, but here is our Spec. that I hold contractors to... Type C Conduits Except for Plastic Pipe, Type D Conduits Except for Plastic Pipe, and Type F Conduits Except for Underdrain Outlets in a Cut or Fill Situation Place and compact the backfill in the trench with either Structural Backfill Type 1 or 2, Soil, or Granular Embankment. For these pipe types there are no changes in the width requirements for the trench between cut and fill situations. See Standard Drawing DM-1.4 (www.dot.state.oh.us/divisions/engineering/hydraulics/Standard%20Drawings/Forms/Drainage%20Miscellaneous.aspx Type C and D Conduits for Plastic Pipe in a Cut or Fill Situation For Type C and D thermoplastic pipe, Structural Backfill Type 1 or 2 is required for 1 foot (.3m) above the pipe for cuts or fill situations. Structural Backfill may be substituted with soils and/or granular embankment above the 1-foot (.3m) height to the subgrade or ground elevation. Additionally Andrew, we have charts with weight limits and the use of hoe packs depending on the soil type and how much fill, which you need 5 feet before I will let you put a compactor on top of a plastic pipe. Also, if you look at your video as about 5:45, you really need to place culverts deeper. Your current application will trap water on the inlet side. Plus, bear in mind that a township, county, state normally has a right-of-way to the the utility poles. So if they do a road improvement such as ditching, now you are in trouble as your culvert installation with definitely trap water. Your best bet is as a few others commented to 1/4 or 1/2 the pipe to allow for future improvements. Not sure what state your in but here in Ohio, if we run into this problem, it will be the property owner's expense, plus they need to get a permit. We are having a major problem with farmers getting subsidies to tile fields, which of course they drain them into our ditches, which are designed to only handle so much water. Third, I loved the rock headwalls. For everyone, always use headwalls! 1. they prevent leaching and erosion along pipes or conduits. 2. they hold down or hold the ends of the pipes in place. From my experience, galvanized is the way to go if you cannot afford RCP (reinforced concrete pipe) We have done a third lane on I-71 from Cleveland, Ohio to Cincinnati, Ohio and we pulled out RCP that was in better shape than the new double walled plastic. We have spent millions on sending a re-rounder though egg shaped plastic pipes . So make sure you get them deep enough and with AT LEAST a couple feet of cover on them. Just some food for thought and helpful future advice! Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming! Get the D4 back into the game as well! ;-)
Yes, I still have the D4, I just didn't feel I needed it there, especially as this was a long drive. That is interesting information about the different grades of culvert. I'm going to the pipe place tomorrow, I may ask about that. I think it is double walled though. Do you really think that pipe should be deeper? I think if it was any deeper it would fill up with dirt. I guess that makes sense if they ever re-dug the side of the road, it wouldn't be deep enough. How long do you think galvanized pipes last? I'm often replacing those because they are rusted out, usually in less than 20 years. Thank you for the good information.
Nah. Probably just folded it in to his machine time. That seems to be how he works some of the time. That's why he gets such repeat biz. I'm a retired Northeast GC. You (and customers) look over your bills from these guys. You look for them to make sense (+/-). He also works pretty efficiently so his bids (when he ballparks them...or nails them) are competitive from the git go. Just a guess on my part. You judge a sub over a set of jobs and make your assessment. It's part common sense...part "a sense". You need a regular guy. It's expensive (i.e. time consuming) to get multiple bids. Besides, how many AC types are out there? You also look at the equipment. Are you paying him or his lender. W AC there clearly ain't no banker...lol.
I don't know if you ever run a bobcat with a backhoe attachment but I did on one big one and that little arm was powerful, In fact we pulled electric through conduit with it cause where that electric came up by their shop with about only four or more feet to go and we give out. Hooked that pull strap to the arm and we were convinced we pulled by hand the last electric line. It just came like butter. Then we got under side of house with it for sewer pipe and then took a couple of rocks out of driveway. Nice. not fast but nice
Thanks. I have a bunch of videos that were finished a few weeks ago, I've just been waiting to upload them so I could go back and get some good finished shots first.
Love the videos, nothing like a working man working hard for living! That gravel must have come from a river bed, they were pretty rounded. You want sharp, angular rocks for a bed above the frost line. With sharp rock, as the fines of smaller gravel sink down, they lock everything in place tighter over time, but with such smooth rocks, they won't "lock" in place, just rise as the fines filter down. Water and ice will cause that to be way worse and always have issues. If this is going to be paved when complete ok, but if this is going to stay a gravel driveway, I would bring in some sand/ stone dust and hit it with a vibratory roller before putting anything else over the top.
Interesting advice, the plan is to use the driveway like that while the house is being built, than cover it with some finer gravel once the construction is finished.
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You go above and beyond on these jobs. It's easy to understand why you have steady work. Thanks for the videos.
Andrew.Thankyou for giving us old guys a new life! Beats sitting in lounge watching goggle box. Winter nights tucked up with iPad dreaming of great past days when we were doing hard work like you do.
I like the fact you work alone. No drama just work.
You don't need a huge crew to do the kind of stuff he does. It's alot of business for him and it's cheaper for the customer since it's just him and his machines.
Its tough finding people that are any good.
and by that you mean aren't meth addicts .. heh @@AndrewCamarata
Andrew Camarata if I lived near Andrew I would work for free just to be taught by the best in my opinion, I follow orders well and can keep my mouth shut when told to, I’ll put in my resume if I ever move there Lol / I also have a good inspector that will come to and love to be Levi’s assistant and pal
@@AndrewCamarata I like the fact that his video's aren't full of swearing for the sake of swearing. Even when hit with problems always even keeled. Engineer tells him to completely redo a leeching field and Andrew is "kind of annoyed" Video editing nearly the best I have seen on RUclips. Doesn't cut out mistakes, etc. I could go on but I think Andrew get's the message I'm trying to relay.
I married an angel who passed recently after 46yrs. One day soon there will be true peace on earth and she like others will be back and we can all do your kinda work restoring this wrecked earth into a paradise like it was promised us originally. So Thankyou for giving us a vision of how to reshape the earth and entertaining us in the meantime....you’re a great man.
You definitely put a lot of thought into your work. Wise beyond your age. You do great work Andrew.
I always love your signature rocks around the ends of the culvert pipe as that always adds a special look to a job done with pride!
He would have had the bring something in to accomplish the reinforcement anyway. That truck time etc is mir than offset by his "find". Each piece of equipment has to find its way..pay for itself hourly. He has to think this way. He's analytical. Plus or minus everything must pay for itself. He gets paid for his repairs too. He gets paid via keeping busy w minimal lost days. That's the overall calculation he makes as as businessman. He also just has a philosophy about his work. I did. You're either happy with your situation or you're not. If not, you bump your quotes. As I've said elsewhere it's part arithmetic and part art. All in all you want to keep as busy as your bills plus wants require.
I sure hope that lost foundation wasn't an historical landmark of the Iroquois Nation! Nice to find old content and firm understanding how Andrew honed his skills while building his fiefdom. Love the Artistic talent on display I'm certain he never charged for such an excellent craftsmanship!
You always go above and beyond, that entrance looked great and I’m sure it was more than the customer expected. Great repurpose of the old foundation stone.
One of my favorite video’s , Andrew is awesome
This is the second time I have watched this entire playlist. so useful and entertaining! I wish I recorded some of my past projects like you have. Thanks for posting!
You have no idea how refreshing it is to finally watch someone who knows how to operate their equipment climb on it and get shit done. No bullshit panning around at local wildlife, no filming pets, no going off into a spiel about unrelated crap, no ignorant-ass commentary, and most importantly, a man taking the time to produce a video that doesn’t look like it was filmed with a toaster. Just a man, on his skid steer, getting shit done, and making it look easy. Fantastic job, brother. I can tell you take pride in what you do. Cool find with that old foundation. Had to be 19th century stuff. Prolly took a homesteader weeks to build. Go drink a beer and tell yourself I bought it for ya. You damn well deserve it. Subscribed. I’m certain I’m going to learn something following you around. Happy new year, bro.
Great video Andrew! My wife and I are getting ready to do this exact project on our land in a few weeks, and this is just the video we needed to visualize how to correctly install our crossing
That entrance looks awesome. I like that you were able to find big stones right in sight and that’s what made it really look great.
Very satisfying to watch. You're a good, smooth operator, who is easy on his machine, executes a plan correctly, and utilizes good time management. Good stuff, man. I enjoy your vids.
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I don't know how I ended up on your channel, but I'm loving it.
My boss wanted to know why I been late for work every day for the last month , so I showed him your RUclips channel and now I make to work before him , but I'm still late🤣
That's a very fascinating find. And they way you managed to incorporate the old foundation stones in to the new driveway is art.
My opinion: is these old places might be a great place to visit with a metal detector. Not saying that you would find anything of value, but fun to do. Thanks for your time and videos.👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
For a bunch of mis matched rocks, he sure made awsome straight walls
Great videos young man, thanks for sharing. As I watch your videos I have realize you n myself are allot alike in how things get done. I am 60 yrs old with a major low back condition, so take care of your back n lifting. You do Not want to be where I have been since 95. It's hard to retire when you were forced into it while still young. I am considering getting into the tree mulching business but still thinking things thru as its a very big risk for failure due to my health. As I have (6) heart stents n 3 in the widow maker. So one can recognize the overall issue. I was a heavy equipment mechanic n ranching background n work my butt off till I was forced out. I know now, that it was the best thing overall, as I was having issues getting big jobs done due to bad back issue. They just get a younger guy to replace you, then when his day comes. He also will in up crippled or worst. So all you young guys n gals, protect your back n use cranes n blocks whatever it takes to keep your back in good shape. Sounds good, but it's hard to do most days if you're in the field working by yourself 90% of the time.
I don't really have the funds to jump into the tree n mulching business, yet I love running equipment n moving dirt n rocks, trees ect. I really enjoy watching your videos, if nothing else I can dream. No one will hire a guy with bad back issues, so remember that when you push your luck lifting equipment parts some over 150 lbs in awkward positions ect,,, Being that can do guy n one hell of a field mechanic only goes so far. I probably worked too hard all my life, but that was all I knew other than being a Paradog. Keep them videos coming sir, I really enjoy them. An your castle n shop is awesome from the outside view. Excaltly what I always wanted too. Thanks, Ty,,, Northern Michigan,,,
Thanks, I've never had any back pain, I'll try to watch my back lifting, I usually use equipment to move heavy stuff.
that little bobcat is something else. I want one. your work is so interesting and creative.
All your videos are awesome. I like that you aren't afraid to get out and use your hands to
The little touches you do as that rock support wall set you apart from the rest. Do not change what your doing. BRAVO Andrea! (Sorry for Italiano)
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Rewatched! Liked, Viewed, Subscribed, shared, Commented. Great content, video and skid steer work! Always does a great job!
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Been watching your series with great interested.and learning quite a lot. You, sir, are a real artist with all of your equipment.
I like how ever time you put in a drain pipe you make a nice rock wall on ether end from the rocks just laying around the site. It's nice to see we have people like you who care about the job they do in our area.
I've been catching up on your Video's started watching about a month ago. One thing I love about them is on every Job you do you do them like they are for you, You do Great Work Andrew, Wish I lived in NY I would most Definitely Hire You for any Job I had to be done.
I'm only now finding this channel and even though I live on an island in the Caribbean where landscaping isn't seen everyday. It's fascinating how this young man works, kinda reminds me of myself. If you ain't gonna do it right don't do it at all. You actually got me thinking of making videos and posting them. I work in the Marine diesel field but often do repairs on old trucks and excavators and I'm 23 years young. Keep up the great work!
Your video editing is excellent. You know just when to cut a scene, speed things up or regular motion such that your action moves along without boring or repetitive moments. The music is just right for setting the mood without being overpowering or dull. So, in addition to keeping your audience, you keep them coming back for more. Plus, you can work that earth moving equipment like its an extension of your body!! Great work on your job and recording how you do it.
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I like how you are very detailed with every job I find that very good a lot of companies don’t do that they just install it and Collett good they don’t care about how long it’s going to last
This channel has inspired me a lot the fact that you don't care if you don't know how to do something you try it anyway. that to me is how you get ish done. Good job man I wish you the best keep up the good work.
I like all your videos and I particularly enjoy watching the way you arrange rocks.
bro took u half hour to get sum rocks and stack thm and ur job looks ten times beter.... u do realy nice work gud sht bro keep it up
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Being you're in NY that foundation could be from the *Revolution Era.* Pretty KEWL..
Howard Fortyfive Where I live (NS), if we find a foundation in the middle of nowhere, we have to call an archeologist to take a look before we take or do anything from/to the site. A road for a development near my house was delayed for 14 months because a foundation was found. Turns out it was for a barn built in the early 1920s.
@@howardfortyfive9676 More than likely Victorian era judging by the construction. I live in NY too and the place is littered with foundations from that time. Lots of small factories, water wheels, etc. also.
I like that you did not disturber the only foundation.Also used the old rock around the new drive. Good karma
WOW ,your bobcat moves quick to...Peace, God Bless America... Smile that's what it's all about....
I love coming across old stuff like that foundation, you can’t help but think about the history. Wouldn’t it be great if you could just touch it and you’d get a time lapse image of its life in that location. I’ve been watching too much sci-fi I already know! LoL
Awesome video. Thanks, man. I love how you repurposed the stones.
I LIKE HOW YOU PLACE ROCKS AT EACH END OF THE CULVERTS, AWESOME JOB!
Man, I would hate to live in your area Andrew, rocks EVERYWHERE!! Great job as always!!
Congratulations on the 864. It's a real workhorse, my father had one for years. Just a footnote, the frame is not as strong as the machine since it was the first track machine for Bobcat. When prying at a rock or hard ground, go from the center of bucket, not the side. It can crack the boom. It never happened to us, but there were quite a few at the dealers service dept.
Good advice, yeah I see how it could potentially break. I was digging some stumps today, and I just used the excavator instead.
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You make it look so easy. BUT then again, I know it isn't unless you have experience with those machines that you have. The way that you do the landscaping, IT is cool. Awesome job.
You always go above and beyond! As someone that has contracted a few houses I see it! Most excavators would have dropped that conduit, covered it and said that's the way to do it! You took the time to FINISH it. We are all supposed to do our best, hot just good enough!
Good quality work. You take the time to do it right.
I like the way you put the big rocks around the end of the pipe.
What a pleasure to watch your work, thank you.
What ever you charge for the job's you do has got to be a Great deal because of you work ethic and care to do the finishing work. WTG
You're a jack of all trades Andrew, good job!!!
Great job as always. You can eyeball and stack those boulders so a tight wall results. Looks great. Weak part of that 864 is the center ram. Neighbor had his fly past his head twice and then traded it for a Takeuchi. I have a Cat 257.(engine is in correctly-not sideways!!) Good Job!
Thanks. I haven't had to 864 long, but I really like it so far.
bobcat makes the best skid steer equipment i have ran and fixed them all. also owne bobcat and takeuchi they are great. reliable relativley easy and cheep to fix
This video has bee very helpful. I am wanting to put a drain in a low area of my rural driveway and this is my starting point. I may need to install 2 drains but thanks so much for this helpful guide :)
1:47 I love that melody, it's my favorite
I sware im looking at myself 15 years in the future when i watch your videos.
Andrew, might invest into a metal detector, might find a few items of interest, but of course use with property owner permission, my opinion, great video, job and music.👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
I've been watching your videos for a long time. Do you know what I love the most? You work as if you are doing it on your own property. Regards, from a Brazilian fan.
A ética protestante dos norte-americanos do trabalho está a anos luz da nossa.
I think Andrew over builds things.. but look how the large rocks prevent smaller rock from moving in time around the culvert.it’s done right and no worriers into the future.. great job Andrew!
Looks like you are setting it up for your self to live in. Good work.
It's the little things that matter, like that rock wall to make the culvert look better. Plus the fact that you didn't wreck anything of that old foundation when you pulled rocks for the wall as well
just started watching...love your work ,from down under
I like how you look for ways to recycle before deciding to purchase new. Great way to put an old abandon foundation to use.
I sub a week ago and been watching at least a video a day. To see him alone doing all the jobs is amazing.
I like how you mentioned the future videos for this site.
Im loving your channel you are the person I watch to make me fell better
The back ground music reminded me on the tv show, Night Rider. And I don't mean it as a bad thing. I enjoyed actually.
Again, you have done well with your videos. Keep sharing Andrew.
I have watched few of your videos. Man you're the man at work. I just love the detail and the effort you put down. 'meantime' do your videos... hahaha, you're great!! I thank you thousands times for the entertainment!! People who havnt a clue of doing things with passion wont understand... You are a big star in my sky. Keep on doing your job and continue MAKING THOSE VIDEOS!! Salut!
Man you are a F-ing MASTER...Watching you is relaxing for me. Is strange I know, but watching a master work is a pleasure to behold!
Thanks
Idk why but I love watching stuff like this and enjoy it and you have the best videos, keep up the great content your an amazing at what you do.
Andrew, thanks for great videos, some cool sound tracks, and free entertainment! you really do some great work my friend and its easy to see that you take pride in what you do. it would be awesome if your videos could be sorted by job site. man id love to see one of your projects completed one phase at a time...... start to finish. Fantastic man! keep it up.
Andrew very soon you will have 700 hundred thousand subscriber, please keep up the work and surprise us with a weekly video of you choice. Hi to the dogs.
My wife was in the other room....I had this playing...she said, "are you watching porn." I said yes, indeed I am.
That's funny.
D Barr indeed!
what a nice job!
ROTFLMAO ! My wife said the same thing, but I said "Landscaping porn" lol 😂
You should’ve said get back in the kitchen women and make me a samich
Nice work. I don't know if you knew the big rocks were available, but that's a really nice way to finish around the culvert. Where I live they they don't allow use of plastic. Just metal or concrete.
What's wrong with plastic? I have seen the metal rust out quickly.
A great grafter , i like how he sorts out problems on the go , love his tyre removal video
This more satisfying then watch reality show..no drama,no script,no add😂😂😂..or can skip add..huhu
Always enjoy your videos! Watched, Liked, Subscribed, Shared, Commented...
When working this close to a road, use the heavy machinery to protect your six. Just in case a driver loses control or is distracted, have them hit the loader.
I’m still catching up with all your videos, but wanted to make that suggestion after watching you build those rock walls.
You do great work, keep it going!
From one Equiment operator to the next you got skills brother
Thanks.
John Furey .....was thinking the same thing. Ive operated equipment off and on for years. Trackhoes, dozer, skid-loader, frontend-loader, backhoe etc. His ability to cleanly remove the ditch material and scoop it up that cleanly was impressive.
You are very consistent Andrew!!
Like a damn surgeon with that bobcat. 💪💪💪
Just a tip for ya when you go to push a tree over, whether with a bobcat or a track loader, go into the tree with a level bucket and as you push tilt up slowly and it will pull the root ball up and over. i did not believe the guy when he told me until i tried it and wow what a difference
great job man ,i love to here the engine sound of your machine
The tree removal was really cool to see. I didn't know you could do that with a bobcat!
Great work Andrew. Thank you!
2:30am up watching your videos andrew keep up the good work man love watching your videos
Great work man! I enjoy watching your stuff. Very entertaining and interesting
The pipe inlet dry walls came out nice!
I think this will become a series "from bush to house"!
;-)
Thx for the vid!
Thanks, it could be, there will be a few more videos at this site. They have me doing all the excavation there.
Love your videos and it's great how you don't get to excited when you have a break down. I'm still trying to figure out what state and city you're in. I'm in Ohio and when I was 26, I started my own excavating company which I operated with 18 people. Started with $50. I sold it 8 yrs later after continued issues with a greedy selfish antichrist ex. I bought a failed retail business and a lot better profit margins and lower overhead.
As for the driveway, a few things... 1. It looks like you retired the D4 for the new 864. From the comments I see you recently got it and love it. However I think I would have used the D4, which I hope you bring out of retirement and we see more videos of. 2. It didn't look like you didn't strip the topsoil on the drive, or there wasn't much. So yeah, the fabric is good although expensive! 3. As for the culvert, I have read all of the comments. Aside from my retail business, I am also an civil inspector for for the Ohio Dept. of Transportation. You need to make sure if you are plastic for driveway culverts that you use double walled. Additionally, I don't want to get to technical on you here, but here is our Spec. that I hold contractors to...
Type C Conduits Except for Plastic Pipe, Type D Conduits Except for Plastic Pipe, and Type F Conduits Except for Underdrain Outlets in a Cut or Fill Situation
Place and compact the backfill in the trench with either Structural Backfill Type 1 or 2, Soil, or Granular Embankment. For these pipe types there are no changes in the width requirements for the trench between cut and fill situations. See Standard Drawing DM-1.4 (www.dot.state.oh.us/divisions/engineering/hydraulics/Standard%20Drawings/Forms/Drainage%20Miscellaneous.aspx
Type C and D Conduits for Plastic Pipe in a Cut or Fill Situation
For Type C and D thermoplastic pipe, Structural Backfill Type 1 or 2 is required for 1 foot (.3m) above the pipe for cuts or fill situations. Structural Backfill may be substituted with soils and/or granular embankment above the 1-foot (.3m) height to the subgrade or ground elevation.
Additionally Andrew, we have charts with weight limits and the use of hoe packs depending on the soil type and how much fill, which you need 5 feet before I will let you put a compactor on top of a plastic pipe.
Also, if you look at your video as about 5:45, you really need to place culverts deeper. Your current application will trap water on the inlet side. Plus, bear in mind that a township, county, state normally has a right-of-way to the the utility poles. So if they do a road improvement such as ditching, now you are in trouble as your culvert installation with definitely trap water. Your best bet is as a few others commented to 1/4 or 1/2 the pipe to allow for future improvements. Not sure what state your in but here in Ohio, if we run into this problem, it will be the property owner's expense, plus they need to get a permit. We are having a major problem with farmers getting subsidies to tile fields, which of course they drain them into our ditches, which are designed to only handle so much water. Third, I loved the rock headwalls. For everyone, always use headwalls! 1. they prevent leaching and erosion along pipes or conduits. 2. they hold down or hold the ends of the pipes in place.
From my experience, galvanized is the way to go if you cannot afford RCP (reinforced concrete pipe) We have done a third lane on I-71 from Cleveland, Ohio to Cincinnati, Ohio and we pulled out RCP that was in better shape than the new double walled plastic. We have spent millions on sending a re-rounder though egg shaped plastic pipes . So make sure you get them deep enough and with AT LEAST a couple feet of cover on them.
Just some food for thought and helpful future advice! Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming! Get the D4 back into the game as well! ;-)
Yes, I still have the D4, I just didn't feel I needed it there, especially as this was a long drive. That is interesting information about the different grades of culvert. I'm going to the pipe place tomorrow, I may ask about that. I think it is double walled though. Do you really think that pipe should be deeper? I think if it was any deeper it would fill up with dirt. I guess that makes sense if they ever re-dug the side of the road, it wouldn't be deep enough.
How long do you think galvanized pipes last? I'm often replacing those because they are rusted out, usually in less than 20 years.
Thank you for the good information.
You do really nice work Andrew.
Thanks
Some say old foundation... I say free rocks
Im sure he charged the folks for those rocks.
@@GrandDudeBill I bet they paid it too.
Nah. Probably just folded it in to his machine time. That seems to be how he works some of the time. That's why he gets such repeat biz. I'm a retired Northeast GC. You (and customers) look over your bills from these guys. You look for them to make sense (+/-). He also works pretty efficiently so his bids (when he ballparks them...or nails them) are competitive from the git go. Just a guess on my part. You judge a sub over a set of jobs and make your assessment. It's part common sense...part "a sense". You need a regular guy. It's expensive (i.e. time consuming) to get multiple bids. Besides, how many AC types are out there? You also look at the equipment. Are you paying him or his lender. W AC there clearly ain't no banker...lol.
I don't know if you ever run a bobcat with a backhoe attachment but I did on one big one and that little arm was powerful, In fact we pulled electric through conduit with it cause where that electric came up by their shop with about only four or more feet to go and we give out. Hooked that pull strap to the arm and we were convinced we pulled by hand the last electric line. It just came like butter. Then we got under side of house with it for sewer pipe and then took a couple of rocks out of driveway. Nice. not fast but nice
I get baked and watch these videos... nice song choice too!
I like these videos. Cool container building
Would love to see the reaction of the owner.Because dam that pretty awesome
You do stuff like it was your stuff
You a 1 man team I've been watching your videos after videos after videos great work AC
This was incredible sir!
Excellent job Andrew !
Nice work stacking the stone like the old-time masons.
Looks like a fun job.
That foundation was a cool find.
Nicely done. I have a similar project awaiting... but no bobcat in sight....
Thanks for video I enjoy watching can’t wait for the next one
Thanks. I have a bunch of videos that were finished a few weeks ago, I've just been waiting to upload them so I could go back and get some good finished shots first.
Great video sir You’re good at what you do
Love the videos, nothing like a working man working hard for living! That gravel must have come from a river bed, they were pretty rounded. You want sharp, angular rocks for a bed above the frost line. With sharp rock, as the fines of smaller gravel sink down, they lock everything in place tighter over time, but with such smooth rocks, they won't "lock" in place, just rise as the fines filter down. Water and ice will cause that to be way worse and always have issues. If this is going to be paved when complete ok, but if this is going to stay a gravel driveway, I would bring in some sand/ stone dust and hit it with a vibratory roller before putting anything else over the top.
Interesting advice, the plan is to use the driveway like that while the house is being built, than cover it with some finer gravel once the construction is finished.