Hammering Rock With A GIANT Excavator | Building Our Road

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024

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  • @soulis1000
    @soulis1000 Год назад +173

    Im sorry if im boring but take an advice from me, dont jump out of the escavator, you maybee dont feel anything now but after years of jumping out the knees will take damage. Step yourself down and use your arms on the handlebars. You will thank me later.

    • @joeg9920
      @joeg9920 Год назад +18

      Also back issues will develop .

    • @jasonlightfoot4145
      @jasonlightfoot4145 Год назад +8

      I absolutely second this advice, trust some old dudes who did not listen to the old dudes and are now paying the price. It may not seem like much and it's so much faster but repetitive impacts are brutal on the joints. Riley I just have to say that your ingenuity, drive and skills are really impressive and so much fun to watch. Courtney is as well and the two of you together is a recipe for beautiful creations 😊

    • @BrettASnell
      @BrettASnell Год назад +9

      As an old M1A1 tanker I will have to agree!

    • @stum8374
      @stum8374 Год назад +5

      I agree with all comments as a hgv 1 driver in the uk my back is gone and I won't be working again 😡

    • @LiezlLawas-kb7he
      @LiezlLawas-kb7he Год назад +6

      I agree probably your back Is going krack krack

  • @MrWoodshoes
    @MrWoodshoes Год назад +7

    Riley you probably already know, but when you were tightening that hydraulic line with the channel locks, you had them upside down and they don't lock as they are supposed to and will slip, just saying !

  • @tweakkarma9665
    @tweakkarma9665 Год назад +4

    For our machines when we are breaking, we have a chunk of plexan we hang in front of the main window. It takes any hits instead of the glass. Chunk of that and some bungee cord to hold it up, could save you a damage claim!

  • @LilYeshua
    @LilYeshua Год назад +5

    At the concrete ready mix company I retired from our concrete truck's hydraulic lines would rub through and leak until the industry got wise years back and started securing hydraulic lines in some kind of plastic or nylon hose looms. Since then hydraulic line rub throughs has become a thing of the past.

  • @stephanelamothe294
    @stephanelamothe294 Год назад +3

    You should try to seperate more the first feet of top soil a side and try not mixing too much with the good stuff will always stay muddy if you dont

  • @stevecam724
    @stevecam724 Год назад +6

    How cute is Oliver 💙

    • @paige6028
      @paige6028 Год назад +1

      Ikr! He melts my heart! 💕

  • @soniabaileywood5265
    @soniabaileywood5265 Год назад +8

    ❤🎉 baby Oliver is so beautiful and precious!!! Congratulations!

  • @johnensminger7675
    @johnensminger7675 Год назад +7

    Ambition ROCKS!!

  • @iliasiliasgr4983
    @iliasiliasgr4983 Год назад +3

    😊 Hello from Greece,thank you!!!

  • @x35mmman
    @x35mmman Год назад +5

    Are you telling me you used to listen to music by MC Hammer ? It's hammer time......lol. I saw him in concert along with Vanilla Ice.....ice ice baby.

    • @paige6028
      @paige6028 Год назад

      OMG, those were the best days! Those two went as fast as they arrived! It's mind boggling how MUCH money MC Hammer made & blew through in such a short amount of time!

    • @x35mmman
      @x35mmman Год назад

      @@paige6028 you are right about that. Amazing how two words brings back memories. The gorgeous lady I took to the concert and I had to drive a 100 miles to see it she was crazy about Vanilla Ice

  • @ToddDesiato
    @ToddDesiato Год назад +17

    Great job. I wouldn't use the jackhammer like a broom to sweep the rocks out of the way. Could you get the excavator next to you to remove the debris?

  • @karenspeer7378
    @karenspeer7378 Год назад +4

    Wow!!! Have an Awesome 4th of July 🎉🎉🎉

  • @garrickclau
    @garrickclau Год назад +31

    This is the most ambitious do-it-yourself project I've ever seen in my entire life. Amazing work guys!

    • @Delekham
      @Delekham Год назад +4

      You realize they have no idea of what they are doing Road Construction Wise. Yes? NO?
      While I LOVE LOVE LOVE your comment 😍.
      This road will never be truly safe because of Snow/Ice and Rain on a mountain. A solution for this escapes me. If it were only Rain? A swale to catch the rain. Since they are living in a Four season climate.
      Frost plays a rather large factor in road building for the winter. For the summer? Where does the Rain Water or the Winter Runoff go?
      These are things that Riley has not even thought about YET!
      I hope he has thought of this and for the "ditch" to prevent a possible "washout", he has plenty of rocks for the ditch to prevent erosion of the road during heavy rain and or snow melts :)
      What is that old saying "Never Give Up and Never Surrender"!

    • @mattlewis383
      @mattlewis383 Год назад

      ​@@DelekhamSTFU

  • @ericoops3760
    @ericoops3760 Год назад +3

    I have a 289d and that hose is a constant 6 - 1 years problem. I wrapped it where it goes thru the cab and it helps. But still need to maintain the wrap.

  • @johneken2056
    @johneken2056 Год назад +2

    Pour mineral oil in the pond to kill the mosquito larva, it won't hurt the pond. (also good for constipation )

  • @JackTruitt
    @JackTruitt Год назад +62

    just a heads up, when you started hammering your tracks were backwards. the final drives are heavier than the idlers so having them at the rear means you have a little more counterweight. also, if a rock hits your idler it's much less likely to cause damage than it would be to damage the final drives. keep on hammering!

    • @markmitchell457
      @markmitchell457 Год назад +11

      Holy Moly, there is a lot to know, to use heavy equipment correctly.
      Even at 70, I would pay to work on that road with that team, and equipment.
      My dad steered me away from heavy equipment when I was young.
      He was a ship builder, welder, heavy equipment operator, and diesel mechanic at Long Beach ship yard during WWII.
      When I appeared, he was a motorcycle shop owner. When I expressed an interest in diesel mechanics, he pointed out that diesel parts are big, heavy, and ruin your back.
      He pointed out that motorcycle mechanics can be done on the bench.
      Glad I listened
      I became a computer systems engineer. Computer parts don't weigh much, and you can work on computer hardware from a chair.😎

    • @Cindyloudickel
      @Cindyloudickel Год назад +6

      Same thing my husband said

    • @JackTruitt
      @JackTruitt Год назад +3

      @@markmitchell457 haha your dad was definitely right. I just had a love for it ever since I was a kid, whenever a garbage truck or school bus went by I was floored. I didn't have any family in the business so had to figure it out myself but operating heavy equipment is something I'm very passionate about. I've worked on everything a little bit, just love to tinker. Built my first computer, my first car and first truck. Haven't rebuilt a tractor yet but I'm sure at some point I'll do that too

    • @BarnStangz
      @BarnStangz Год назад +3

      @@markmitchell457 I'm in IT as well, have been for 25 years, still think about operating heavy equipment every once and a while, it looks like fun, just wouldn't want to do it day in and day out either... But man, that 330 is insane, that would be a fun one to play with.

    • @michaelwitzgall9345
      @michaelwitzgall9345 Год назад

      Correct, drives to rear

  • @charlesheinlein1923
    @charlesheinlein1923 Год назад +3

    Glad to see the progress.
    Vote for more videos.
    Good thing Riley is an amazing Operator
    He is not a stand up comedian.
    With all the equipment it is time for the real Operator to get her turn.
    Looking. Great keep up the great work.
    Thanks

  • @victormaggrah1251
    @victormaggrah1251 Год назад +3

    Old timers file or grind another groove in the adjustable wrench to give it that little bit of extra opening.

  • @railguy6639
    @railguy6639 Год назад +3

    Your road base should not sit on top soil. Push the top soil out of your way and build on rock and compacted clay. Then place the top soil back over the sides, leaving the gravel of the road on top of compacted clay. Building on top top soil and organics can cause your hill side to slip at a later date.

  • @chrischapman7452
    @chrischapman7452 Год назад +34

    Riley if you pour a bucket with the spout at the top, it helps with air and angle, its a game changer lol you guys are awesome!

  • @Thingamadoo
    @Thingamadoo Год назад +21

    Those hammers are not meant to be used for prying or moving material. You’ll break the hammer tool and damage the bushings inside. Hammer at 90 degrees and clean up with the bucket afterwards. Great video!

    • @JackTruitt
      @JackTruitt Год назад

      don't be gentle, it's a rental

    • @andrewr2650
      @andrewr2650 Год назад +6

      Riley is demonstrating why it’s a bad idea to buy used equipment that was part of a rental fleet 😂

  • @soulcontractor1641
    @soulcontractor1641 Год назад +1

    Wow! Riley and Courtney the "Kid's" are going to love it! Dean( Soul)

  • @paige6028
    @paige6028 Год назад +2

    OMG...Baby Oliver has GOT to be THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BABY EVER! 🤩❤️

  • @jacksongomez758
    @jacksongomez758 Год назад +5

    I think as you bring up the road you should compact it as you bring it higher and higher so it doesn’t shift on yah!

  • @johnensminger7675
    @johnensminger7675 Год назад +1

    Can't wait for next time!!😊

  • @jamiemorrow4184
    @jamiemorrow4184 Год назад +10

    Hey Riley! We love watching your progress on that road!
    Just to let you know, my husband who has 50+ years of heavy equipment experience as a mechanic and an operator, says you have the tracks too tight on the dozer. It causes undue wear and tear. 1-1/2" of slack is optimum. He's the experience, I'm just passing along the info.😊
    Keep up the great work! Love the videos!

  • @JamesPhieffer
    @JamesPhieffer Год назад +6

    Looking good! That big Cat excavator sure is a game changer when you add in the rock hammer.
    Have you guys considered renting a roller to compact the road bed. A solid road bed won't be as vulnerable to becoming mud every time it sprinkles, and won't swallow all the gravel in the same way, especially since your driveway is going to get a lot less use than a standard road.
    Put down a layer of dirt/aggregate /etc, then compact it, repeat. The quality of the base is key to any road. And it will really help when it comes to having the ability for heavy vehicles to reach your homestead.
    Glad Bailey is better. Are the dogs enjoying having Oliver to investigate?
    Enjoy your summer!

  • @grumpbrewer5893
    @grumpbrewer5893 Год назад +2

    I hope you check the other side hoses

  • @rickallman1318
    @rickallman1318 Год назад +18

    Vibration is the #1 enemy! Bailey is looking like a happy doggie again!

  • @ThorbjrnPrytz
    @ThorbjrnPrytz Год назад +6

    Big machines makes for big progress!

  • @janetkoball44
    @janetkoball44 Год назад +5

    Great video... didn't even blink. I can hardly believe how big your rental is. Is Oliver cooing at you and Courtney and the dog it just wanting in the equipment?? He is adorable! See you all next time. From Central Okla.

  • @keonikaig9247
    @keonikaig9247 Год назад +4

    AWESOMENESS....keep safe and more content....👍

  • @damianzanolli1845
    @damianzanolli1845 Год назад +10

    Riley, when you pour you fluids from a 5 gal container, put the spout up top that way you won’t get a huge glug that misses your funnel. Great vid, can’t wait to see the road start to take shape. Like to watch how you get so excited in doing things that many other people don’t usually see.

  • @ScantlessBeatz
    @ScantlessBeatz Год назад +4

    God bless you guys enjoy the rest of summer.😊

  • @MrPeyregne
    @MrPeyregne Год назад +2

    Fire is never a good thing to hear when you are working on heavy equipment. You got me again for another episode.

  • @walterquave6811
    @walterquave6811 Год назад +1

    Pressure wash the radiator and hyd. Oil cooler , or blow the debri out of the radiator and oil cooler with an air hose, this is regular maintenance in dry dusty weather.

  • @kenhouse9240
    @kenhouse9240 Год назад +1

    Another piece of equipment that you could use would be a stone crusher. Take those rocks that you are breaking and crush them to use on the drive way to build a great drive surface. I enjoy all of your videos. God bless.

  • @DashPar
    @DashPar Год назад +1

    Work is all about the tools! Right tool for the right job, makes it easy and effective! Nice job!

  • @waltburrus7776
    @waltburrus7776 Год назад +2

    Try leaving the engine cowling open on the Hitachi. It's helps a bit with overheating 😊

  • @Drew-sq2ds
    @Drew-sq2ds Год назад +2

    Skidsteer Jackhammer Attachment required

  • @Onemanstrash1
    @Onemanstrash1 Год назад +2

    I had a cold chisel come out of a spot like that and fly 20 feet up , strike the tin on the inside wall and leave an imprint sideways.... you got lucky it never spit it out and nailed you

  • @davesmith8936
    @davesmith8936 Год назад +8

    Great content ! ! ! Be a little careful pulling solid rock with the bucket on the 330. If you put all the power into one bucket tooth you can literally tear the bucket. We did this with a John Deere 800 (which is a 168k lb excavator) and the bucket was 3 inch thick solid steel! Tore like a piece of paper! These machines are incredibly powerful.
    Keep up the good work!

  • @GreyfyreShelties
    @GreyfyreShelties Год назад +14

    I could use a whole lot more footage of the machines working from the cabs. Such awesome machines.

  • @normandrioux2529
    @normandrioux2529 Год назад +1

    You are having way too much fun with your toys ;-)

  • @sharronmiller451
    @sharronmiller451 Год назад

    Baby boy is so adorable!

  • @geekazoid
    @geekazoid Год назад +19

    I didn't realize how big that excavator was until you were standing beside the tool end of the machine.

  • @johnhamilton9229
    @johnhamilton9229 Год назад +2

    Your daily fun is the same as the daydreams I had as a kid with my toy steel CAT dump truck and loader. So fun to watch you building you hideaway.

  • @retiredlogman
    @retiredlogman Год назад +2

    I understand that there is a very good operator living at the end of your road that would like to operate the 330. This individual has long hair and has shown great skill in the past. HINT, HINT !!

  • @seafieldgrant6957
    @seafieldgrant6957 Год назад +2

    I like this

  • @tysonparker7403
    @tysonparker7403 Год назад +1

    Liquid to air cooler will solve the hydraulic overheating issue. If the unit has one you can add an electric fan to it like a car radiator and tie it in to the ignition so it stays on while you are operating.

  • @arthuralzamora7331
    @arthuralzamora7331 Год назад +13

    I enjoy your videos, time lapse excavation work is very cool - we get to actually watch it change quickly. Repair videos also very cool - showing that it can be done. I’m doing some similar excavating, but on a much smaller scale

  • @lukeheath63
    @lukeheath63 Год назад +4

    That cat has so much power

  • @dwaynenicholas2284
    @dwaynenicholas2284 Год назад +3

    Dirt and roots under the rocks will let sink holes and major shifts in the road.

  • @codycopithorne6294
    @codycopithorne6294 Год назад +8

    You might want to let some grease out of your dozer tracks. You want some droop between the top rollers so that the track chain won't have all that tension on the links. It wears out the pins and links extra fast and they aren't cheap or easy to replace. The info should be online as to how much droop, according to that particular model. When tightening tracks, always tighten some and then move the machine back and forth so the grease can equalize things out. Repeat until you get the desired tension. Excavators are similar, but again, read up for that particular size and model machine.

  • @michealwhynot
    @michealwhynot Год назад +2

    Man I waited all week to watch the dozor to work now I have to wait for another weeks :(

  • @healthandwellness1707
    @healthandwellness1707 Год назад +1

    My dad used to operate heavy equip. He was an engineer. He worked for the Corps of Engineers. He helped build Hoover Dam. This reminds me of him. Thx !

  • @insaynbcr
    @insaynbcr Год назад

    I can see Riley shopping for various spare hydro fittings, couplers, repair unions, hose, hydro oil and all the jib jab tools for getting repairs done on the property now that the collection of equipment is creeping up. 😊

  • @movingon5951
    @movingon5951 Год назад +7

    Riley, the overheating issue could be from dirty restricting airflow through the radiator, I power wash all my vehicles once a year to help cooling and ac performance. You can also try a better antifreeze like Evan's Coolant.

  • @lauraquigley6403
    @lauraquigley6403 Год назад +6

    Good morning Courtney & Riley & baby Oliver & Friends! So thrilled you Guy’s have people to help you on the Homestead! Riley always makes things look so easy like changing tools & breaking the huge rock (Finally)!🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

  • @stuartkorte1642
    @stuartkorte1642 Год назад +1

    You know what would have been a blast? Good ol’ fashion road blasting.

  • @kenogden7221
    @kenogden7221 Год назад +1

    Hey Riley, I saw you installed a hose protector on your hydraulic hose.
    You might look into using some straight coolant hose in the future. You can split it with a razor blade knife at whatever length you desire and you won’t have a sharp edge at the end of the protector. Apply with heavy duty Ty wraps.
    A good choice is Gates 24024. This would work on most any hose for all of your machines!!

  • @crbrash8329
    @crbrash8329 Год назад +5

    Awesome video Riley !!

  • @JCZ2601NL
    @JCZ2601NL Год назад +2

    SUPER GOOD VIDEO 👍👍👍👍🍀🍀💯💯🍀

  • @paurano
    @paurano Год назад +1

    🤠Duel to the final hammer blow. When a giant boulder meets a man aboard a cat330 with a hydraulic hammer, the boulder is a dead rock😱.❤

  • @johnensminger7675
    @johnensminger7675 Год назад +6

    Looks great!!😊

  • @warrenhorne6432
    @warrenhorne6432 Год назад +1

    Riley one should always have a 24” and 36” Adjustable Spanners in One’s Toolbox.

  • @MarkSnop
    @MarkSnop Год назад +3

    Too much fun. Wish I lived closer and I would come and help! Keep smiling. Thanks for a great video.

  • @richardjones5255
    @richardjones5255 Год назад +1

    Seeing you caryying your youngster round in the carrier brought back memories of walking round Hong Kong, skipping through the mass transit system, mixing feeds on the top decks of Hong Hong buses to the amazement of several elderly Chinese women before returning to our then home in Yokohama. Youngesters of baby carrier ages are so much easier than when they get hypermobile in their own right. Warning then the real 'fun' starts!

  • @15halerobert
    @15halerobert Год назад +1

    The shot of you working the machine through the trees is like watching some prehistoric creature reviling over it's kill in the fastness of the high Rocky mountains

  • @debayanmajumdar3494
    @debayanmajumdar3494 Год назад +2

    Awesome

  • @tomchaplin2420
    @tomchaplin2420 Год назад +2

    Seeing you are new to such a big & heavy machine, it is not hard to break the point on the hammer, which are not cheap, don't pray the rock using the hammer point.

  • @attwasmi
    @attwasmi Год назад +2

    Great Job!! It's nice to see the repairs along the way. When all you see is the plus work, then you try it for yourself, the minus keeps you from starting some projects!! Great Job again!

  • @whotknots
    @whotknots Год назад

    Guys your youthful enthusiasm, optimism and can-do attitudes are most enjoyable and refreshing.

  • @JohnGemhunterDX
    @JohnGemhunterDX Год назад +3

    I love work! I could sit in my recliner and watch it all day. Awesome video, I am looking forward to your new road. Be safe...Just sayin'

  • @MrNichols747
    @MrNichols747 Год назад +2

    I live down in the basalt fortress of the Columbia River Gorge - that rock hammer must be an awesome resource!!!

  • @richardroyles1423
    @richardroyles1423 Год назад +1

    Wow. God bless.

  • @midway241
    @midway241 Год назад +9

    Those machines are so massive and effective. You guys are in Road building Heaven.

  • @shephusted2714
    @shephusted2714 Год назад +1

    go even wider than you think you have to and take out more trees, crown the road nd put in good ditches on each side - it is a job even with the big machinery

  • @salihehsa8782
    @salihehsa8782 Год назад +1

    Cat is rocking the rock

  • @chasmarischen4459
    @chasmarischen4459 Год назад +2

    WOW! The 330 is the real mover. Good luck 'just' patching-up the dozer.

  • @floydhenry2262
    @floydhenry2262 Год назад +2

    tracks on the D8 way to tight, will wear everything fast or break something. use a straight edge on rear sprocket and first roller , need about 1" sag

  • @jeepxj
    @jeepxj Год назад +2

    pour the 5 gallon jugs with the spout on top. much easier.

  • @johntrevor5532
    @johntrevor5532 Год назад +1

    I cant that you two let the future boss Oliver sleep while your working.Great vid watching from London UK

  • @lilmsgs
    @lilmsgs Год назад +1

    nice job on the dozer startup clip edit

  • @the03mach1
    @the03mach1 Год назад +2

    I love watching other people being productive...

  • @scottrittenhouse3131
    @scottrittenhouse3131 Год назад +13

    Amazing job as always, you guys,will have something to be so proud of.

  • @kingrepoman
    @kingrepoman Год назад +1

    Sending my love and support for this channel and all you folks do. From Bangladesh 🇧🇩

  • @billroberts3864
    @billroberts3864 Год назад +25

    Riley and Courtney, you will be so happy when you have your road project completed soon. Then the drive up the hill in the winter will not be such a challenge. The rock hammer sure breaks the rocks into bite size pieces and will make a great base for your road. Blessings to you all.

  • @Loggerlou
    @Loggerlou Год назад

    Hey buddy, good rule of thumb, if the 5 gallon bucket is over half full, pour with the spout on top instead of bottom. 👍🏻 love the videos!

  • @DougPoulton
    @DougPoulton Год назад +1

    When I was living in Taiwan I saw one of those big hammers working on a three story building across the street when I left for work at 0700 and when I got home at 1900 the building was completely gone. The next day it started hammering into the ground 30 foot long sections of railroad track to earthquake proof the new foundation. That took about a week and it drove everybody insane listening to all that hammering.

  • @hauk3839
    @hauk3839 Год назад +1

    Hard work but having fun is all worth it. Great video.

  • @robotafflicition
    @robotafflicition Год назад +2

    I appreciate the beauty shots of the dozer lol

  • @leighwalker3914
    @leighwalker3914 Год назад

    Nice work Riley and Tyler.

  • @t.r.766
    @t.r.766 Год назад +1

    Digging all that Rock it’s like Barney & Fred Flintstone! Fred’s favorite time was quitting time ! Have a great 4th of July weekend and don’t use the hammer as a pry tool.Use the second excavator to move the material.

  • @ahorseman4ever1
    @ahorseman4ever1 Год назад +22

    We always love watching your videos. It's amazing how much progress you have made. With so much work being done is there a chance of bi weekly videos? It was nice seeing Courtney and Oliver's cameo appearance. We miss seeing you in the fray of things Courtney. Extremely important job you have with Oliver just saying we miss you. Deb and I have the 5 and 7 year old grandsons this weekend and now I think I know why God made women so much tougher than men. Have a great week.

    • @itsbob2609
      @itsbob2609 Год назад +2

      Ha
      As busy as these folks are, I’m honestly surprised they get out as many videos as they do.
      And every one is “great”

  • @jimcoplan9502
    @jimcoplan9502 Год назад +3

    This should be fun - the rock will finally be gone!

  • @davidkeys1879
    @davidkeys1879 Год назад +7

    Not sure about that hammer but the ones I’ve been around need to be greased a lot and often. Y’all are doing an amazing job!!

    • @JackTruitt
      @JackTruitt Год назад +1

      there's usually a sticker on the rentals that says grease every 2 operating hours. very important if you own the hammer but most rentals only get greased when they're at the dealer haha

  • @michaelmcclure8673
    @michaelmcclure8673 Год назад +3

    Riley your going to have a super high way before you stop.😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅😊

  • @rajivprasad3487
    @rajivprasad3487 Год назад +1

    Great videos doing super cool stuff. Maybe you could include a map showing what the road is/was which would make it much easier for us to visualise what you are doing. Don't have to show a real map even just a mockup made on paint would work. Just a suggestion. Would watch the videos regardless though. Love to see people doing what they enjoy.

  • @bofus1813
    @bofus1813 Год назад +1

    if you open the engine cover and hold it open with the prop rod it will help with the over heating