How to Build a Gravel Driveway That Will Last FOREVER!

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
  • How to build a gravel driveway with a Compact Tractor. Kubota L3901 L3902 E174
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  • @PineyGroveHomestead
    @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад

    See the driveway start here if you missed it: ruclips.net/video/wJVx5s2_CgM/видео.html
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  • @PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead
    @PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Год назад +22

    Takes longer and costs more than planned. That is always the way! Driveway is looking good!

  • @jameslaszlo-tf5nw
    @jameslaszlo-tf5nw Год назад +6

    Brad you did an excellent job on the driveway project!
    So, now that your parents are all moved into their new home on your homestead, I hope they are happy with their move.
    It's great that your parents can now enjoy all the projects You and Deb are doing.
    Enjoy your Spring!
    GOD Bless You All

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад +2

      Thanks for watching and commenting. We've just about got them all set.

  • @carmenmariacortesmarin2664
    @carmenmariacortesmarin2664 Год назад +6

    Your parents appreciate that, and more likely saw you at times doing it, enjoyed it and took pride on it.
    You did a very good job. I appreciate you taking us along and also share what it cost you.
    Have a nice weekend Brad and Deb.

  • @earlyriser8998
    @earlyriser8998 Год назад +3

    good job on this.
    I do my own driveway maintenance, and I am a novice too, but I am learning. You did every step I do and did it well.

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching. It has had a few rains since then and setup really good.

  • @georgewest2096
    @georgewest2096 Год назад +2

    If you raise the front of the grader box then you can grad from inside the box and you can see what is happening. What you did looks very nice. I was just sugjesting what I have done for many decades.

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад +1

      You are not wrong! I had it in more of a cutting angle that I should have.

  • @HolidayWayLLC
    @HolidayWayLLC 3 месяца назад

    Thank you... Looks great. The ties are smart.

  • @outsidewithrodney8240
    @outsidewithrodney8240 Год назад +2

    You did a awesome job!!! It looks great!!!!

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад +2

      Thank you. I was a little stressed working with limestone gravel for the first time, but it came out great and has been several big rains without issue!

    • @outsidewithrodney8240
      @outsidewithrodney8240 Год назад

      @@PineyGroveHomestead that's good. I hope y'all did ok with the big storm y'all had.

  • @tristondoyle9286
    @tristondoyle9286 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hey just bought a small parcel of land in Oklahoma and am starting a gravel driveway in April. Your video is helpful and definitely taught me a few things so thank you. Ps throughout the video your leveling skills improved from where you started to where you stopped.

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  6 месяцев назад

      It's all a learning process! Here's the front of the building: ruclips.net/video/ukDdhCxLVzE/видео.html

    • @STOCKmarket-fo1fh
      @STOCKmarket-fo1fh 4 месяца назад

      I am from Oklahoma too..

  • @gregharper7075
    @gregharper7075 3 месяца назад

    For this being your first time, dang good job, sir.

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  3 месяца назад

      Thanks! More videos here: ruclips.net/p/PLG5yS75HLzo3RVqEuA0f6IioXV6FtFhHW

  • @OldIronAcres
    @OldIronAcres Год назад

    I'm no pro with grading either... I mostly do it with a bucket on my tractor, and use my grapple teeth if I want to chew up some potholes or ruts. I think it looks like you did a great job! I find the more times I go over something (and with the longest passes possible) the smoother job I do.... I would never expect someone to go over the rock once and have it perfect!! Great series of videos. Congrats on the nice driveway! Enjoy it!

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад +1

      Like anything, you need to develop muscle memory over time, right?! Thanks for watching.

  • @aaronburford5701
    @aaronburford5701 9 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely love your channel, great content, great commentary.... i have subscribed.... this must watch content! I love driveway repairs and refreshes with box blades....

  • @tpack670
    @tpack670 Год назад +1

    Great job. I've got an L3901 and really happy with it. Really enjoy the video`s.

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад

      Glad you enjoy it! We have many videos of it in action! We just did our 400 hour service video: ruclips.net/video/QwnB-MaMWaY/видео.html

    • @tpack670
      @tpack670 Год назад

      I`ve only got 80 hours on mine and I bought it new in 2015. Should have sold it when I sold our other property, but I like the convenience the few times I do use it. They`re handy to have around.@@PineyGroveHomestead

  • @aaronburford5701
    @aaronburford5701 8 месяцев назад

    Looks great! Love driveway gravel grading!

  • @jennyanimal9046
    @jennyanimal9046 Месяц назад

    The cost at 5:32. Good to know. thank you for your video,it was informative.

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Месяц назад

      Glad it was helpful! We did another one in this video: ruclips.net/video/Sf0U9w5oVC0/видео.html

  • @jorgecayonsr2663
    @jorgecayonsr2663 Год назад

    Dont kid, yoyrself. You definitely have the skills. Great job. Enjoy your videos

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад

      Thanks! With the price of gravel in our area, it's not something you want to mess up!

    • @jorgecayonsr2663
      @jorgecayonsr2663 Год назад

      @@PineyGroveHomestead agree

  • @carlgrayman7663
    @carlgrayman7663 Год назад +5

    I'm a decent operator and I always get gravel to where I should leave it alone but I try to do one more thing and end up with a rut or a low spot that takes me another 1/2 hour...lol

  • @richardford1031
    @richardford1031 Месяц назад

    Looks great

  • @SmallBackhoeRental
    @SmallBackhoeRental Год назад

    Great video! I too am a beginner and your video was VERY helpful! Great Job!!!

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад

      Good operator were bad operators at one time, right? Thanks for watching.

  • @smokester7764
    @smokester7764 Год назад

    When your #57s get integrated with the dense grad (road base) a good topper for ease of maintenance is #11s (chips) there called #11s in Indiana. #57s roll alot, like a whole lot. Hard to keep them in your driveway for long periods of time, great base but I perfer a topper on my driveway. Good luck and good job

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад +1

      Thanks....maybe because it's limestone and not granite, but this driveway has locked in like concrete. We've had some toad soaking rains here in Florida and not a single rock has moved. Amazed the heck out of us!!

  • @johnkemp4370
    @johnkemp4370 Месяц назад

    Watch the videos on a grader scraper. It is the tool you want. Great choice on the limestone and remember you are never finished

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Месяц назад

      We did this one next! ruclips.net/video/Y3eNXzum-uQ/видео.html

  • @ortizfarm
    @ortizfarm Год назад +1

    Cost isn't just there at Piney Grove! Each time we need dirt or millings etc. we get hit with your way out west! We're about 20-25 minutes from the city of PSL, We are in Florida as well. Just another way for them to make more money while they can. We hope prices come down in the near future. Your property is looking good.

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад

      Thanks for watching. We just did another gravel project....prices went up!

  • @OrangeismyNewGreen
    @OrangeismyNewGreen Год назад

    I need a load for my driveway and maybe some topsoil, I’m afraid to call to get the price 🥴, you did a great job Brad 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♂️🙂

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад +1

      Depending on how far you are from the quarry, it can be pricey! Thanks for watching Luc.

  • @daverodrigue4527
    @daverodrigue4527 Год назад

    AWESOME Job..........................

  • @B.Salcon
    @B.Salcon 4 месяца назад

    good job my man

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! 😃 Here's another gravel project: ruclips.net/video/Y3eNXzum-uQ/видео.html

  • @SeaPro360
    @SeaPro360 6 месяцев назад

    Its a flat driveway. It would be fine with anything but pea gravel. Looks good, and fun!

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  6 месяцев назад

      Here's another gravel project: ruclips.net/video/Y3eNXzum-uQ/видео.html

  • @amandahopkins3842
    @amandahopkins3842 3 месяца назад

    Wonderful! Thank you! How long did that take you?

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  3 месяца назад

      I had to dig it out first, so probably 4 weekends. You can scroll through this playlist and find all the videos on the process: ruclips.net/p/PLG5yS75HLzo3RVqEuA0f6IioXV6FtFhHW

  • @JakeHolder
    @JakeHolder 4 месяца назад +1

    how do you like the asphalt millings?

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  4 месяца назад +1

      We prefer them but they've gotten pricey! Here's a recent video about them: ruclips.net/video/V6Bz6DvSjyQ/видео.html

  • @JoJo-oo7zt
    @JoJo-oo7zt Месяц назад

    What do you use to plow the snow?

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Месяц назад +1

      We are in Florida....never snows here.

    • @JoJo-oo7zt
      @JoJo-oo7zt Месяц назад

      @@PineyGroveHomestead oh okay. I moved to Montana from Cali and new to the snow. I have a long gravel driveway, been looking for ways to plow the snow or snow blow it without picking up the gravel. So far the plower on my zero turn just scooped the gravel up.
      Still searching lol.

  • @BellyUpFishGarage
    @BellyUpFishGarage 5 месяцев назад

    How well has this packed down over the last 11 months?

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  5 месяцев назад

      It's perfect...not a stone has moved! You can see it in the background of this video: ruclips.net/video/UCip7Zy11ig/видео.html

  • @JimWashington-q5x
    @JimWashington-q5x 7 месяцев назад

    Great video! How many square feet did you cover? And how many yards are in one of your loads? Thanks!

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  7 месяцев назад

      That was the second video on that gravel spread, here's the first: ruclips.net/video/4DKx6sLC_nM/видео.html It was 40T of road base and 40T of gravel.....2 dual axle dump truck loads of each.
      I think we talked about coverage in this video: ruclips.net/video/Sf0U9w5oVC0/видео.html

  • @caseywest8512
    @caseywest8512 5 месяцев назад +1

    I'm sorry, but this goes against every road standard out there. Your top coat should contain 15-18% fines, which is how you get your compaction. That clean gravel is a nightmare. Won't compact, moves every time you drive on it, and develops potholes. Always design either slope or crown into your roads, water is the biggest killer on roads. The right equipment makes all the difference in price. We just did 1500 feet of driveway lift for $6,800. But the grader is our bread and butter, crowning and sloping in just a few passes. You have the ability with your box blade to crown and slope, it just takes more time.

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  5 месяцев назад +4

      It's almost a year old with lots of driving and torrential Florida rains. Pretty much the same as when I graded it in that video. You can see it in the background of this video: ruclips.net/video/UCip7Zy11ig/видео.html

  • @TomParker-p7i
    @TomParker-p7i 5 дней назад

    Great video

  • @leeroys207
    @leeroys207 Год назад +1

    This is not easy to get right

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Год назад

      Agree! People that get it right the first time are very skilled. We got there eventually.

  • @Magila6034
    @Magila6034 2 месяца назад

    Test

  • @davecalvo6418
    @davecalvo6418 Месяц назад

    Nice job sir, I think it came out as good if not better than a contractor would have done. I'm purchasing raw land in northern Idaho soon and I need to install a 1000' driveway on it and I'm doing it myself as I'm a decent operator on excavators and track loaders. I figured my cost at abut 10k for the job not including the cost for the excavator of course

    • @PineyGroveHomestead
      @PineyGroveHomestead  Месяц назад

      Yes, you can definitely do it! Here's another gravel project: ruclips.net/video/jvUWgklkTLA/видео.html