Finish Grading The Dam And Spillway On The 10 Acre Pond

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  • Опубликовано: 16 янв 2025

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  • @allenbeaulieu7077
    @allenbeaulieu7077 2 года назад +37

    Chris, I’m going to miss this project when complete. I’ve seen all types of work done here, trees coming down, digging huge amounts of dirt, replacing and rebuilding, it’s been the biggest treat seeing you and your team turn this into magnificence. Thank you. Glad you’re feeling better.

  • @Tiffy552
    @Tiffy552 2 года назад +2

    The sun's shining, the boy feels better and out of the mud. What a beautiful day.

  • @pinwizz69
    @pinwizz69 2 года назад +56

    37 minutes and 1.4 K likes is most definitely proof that Chris Letsdig18 is easily one of the most popular channels on Facebook.
    Could it be the extreme quality of his content.
    His professionalism at what he does and the fact he goes well above the level of duty others on here do to keep us supplied with quality videos to watch.
    Ooh, and the face he explains his methods and equipment that anyone can understand no matter how much they may not know what he's doing.

    • @frankrester3727
      @frankrester3727 2 года назад +4

      His professionalism is what drew me to his channel and I like so well 👍👍 I could watch his channel all day and never be bored

  • @DebOxy
    @DebOxy 2 года назад +90

    I’ve been so fascinated with this pond refurb, I’ve watched every vid from the start and I have nothing to do with excavations or the like, I actually work on historic aircraft lol 😆 well done on capturing my attention Chris. Can you put together a vid with your drone footage from start to filled pond, loved to see the full finish. All the best from the east coast NSW Australia 🇦🇺

    • @mazdehay587
      @mazdehay587 2 года назад +14

      I’m Aussie to i found the channel about 6 months ago, and had the same experience, not my field. but love watching

    • @DebOxy
      @DebOxy 2 года назад +12

      @@mazdehay587 something very satisfying hey, weird but cool that I find someone digging mud and levelling rocks way way across the big pacific pond enthralling 🥴

    • @markparker2873
      @markparker2873 2 года назад +10

      I'm also an Aussie, Western Victoria and i love Chris's channel, great work, great thinker, enplanes what he is about to do quite well, even i understand it and great problem solver and the way he moves from one machine to another quite comfortably is real great, thank you Chris for your video's! 🙂👍

    • @heatherlane9270
      @heatherlane9270 2 года назад +6

      Aussie here too. Son in excavation, raised on farm, love the 'dirt' work Letsdig18 does so well - so clever. You have an interesting job Deb..

    • @waynehoch3009
      @waynehoch3009 2 года назад +5

      I'd love to see him build one from sratch.

  • @glennegan219
    @glennegan219 2 года назад +2

    Haul truck is looking pretty sharp kid !!!

  • @stephenkeefer3436
    @stephenkeefer3436 2 года назад +7

    Man that grading bucket sure puts the silk purse finish on things. Makes ya wonder how you ever got along without it. Glad you’re on the mend Chris.

  • @marlondeere3039R
    @marlondeere3039R 2 года назад +4

    I'm ready for a 6" rain let's watch this baby work!

  • @Ellerby111
    @Ellerby111 2 года назад +2

    It was so satisfying to watch to see all the final jobs being done and everything being cleaned up. I loved watching every bit of this project and will miss it.

  • @latisimusd
    @latisimusd 2 года назад +24

    Sure can tell you feel better, you & Volvo seem more synchronized. Glad you were able to kick it so fast - stay healthy!

    • @marcryvon
      @marcryvon 2 года назад

      You noted too the other day !

  • @barrykulmom
    @barrykulmom 2 года назад +3

    You build it up just enough to take it back down to grade. No corners cut. Shows your professionalism.

  • @mojo6706
    @mojo6706 2 года назад +2

    Should be good for another 300 years. MASTER CLASS!!

  • @tracypratt5897
    @tracypratt5897 2 года назад +13

    Chris I love the way you explain everything you do. You are a man of many talents. Hope you get to feeling better.

  • @craigwavra3495
    @craigwavra3495 2 года назад +6

    Really like how you used the materials you had on hand. You can tell you out a lot of thought into how you designed it and it turned out perfect. Really enjoyed the series.

  • @robinl.a.matheson1838
    @robinl.a.matheson1838 2 года назад +1

    Delighted you're feeling 5x better than yesterday. Your voice sounded 5x better yesterday than the day before.

  • @zoelangfield6057
    @zoelangfield6057 2 года назад +16

    You are a true artist, not only due you make a pond a piece of art work but even a a pile of rubbish concrete.
    I must admit I love this stage of your projects and have even thought of skipping through to the end. But then you miss out on the sweat and tears as it develops and yhen you just appreciate even more. Well done done Chris you arethe one person you can really trust.😊

    • @sharonmiller6436
      @sharonmiller6436 2 года назад +2

      You also miss the insights as to the why of what he's doing when you skip or fast forward.

  • @DMAN10
    @DMAN10 2 года назад +7

    What a huge improvement! The dam is so wide now, compared to what it was. As usual, your attention to detail shows immensely in your work.

  • @marksaunders2500
    @marksaunders2500 2 года назад +1

    Hi ftom uk chris and all👋👍 excellent job on the spillway chris👌 never thought you could make a roadway on a spillway but in your work I definitely trust👍the water will very minimally get to that point I know you go above and beyond👌 this has been a great project for us all apart your bug of course (maybe should of buried the bug behind dam 😂 hope your ok tho mate still just getting on with it and appreciate you for that 💪 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon👍👋

  • @nickgironda8932
    @nickgironda8932 2 года назад +1

    As far as fish habitat or “structure” a bucket wide channel cut into the bottom of any pond or lake would be WONDERFUL!
    Thanks for your great content, Chris!

  • @rustysteel8714
    @rustysteel8714 2 года назад +3

    THIS project has really shown how INVOLVED, and LABOR INTENSIVE, these pond rehabs can become. 🤯
    YOU did such a great job here, Chris, the owner should be VERY pleased. 👍
    Saw you mixing your own 2B modified in the haul truck...smart...and cheaper. 👏

  • @donnamullins2089
    @donnamullins2089 2 года назад +1

    Glad you are feeling better. 50% and you still do 100% plus perfection. Enjoyed.
    Drone footage tomorrow. Please. Love me some music and aerial views.

  • @dwaynekoblitz6032
    @dwaynekoblitz6032 2 года назад +1

    If after this project and the "experts" still try to tell you how you should've done it we can all just give up hope they'll ever learn. You are a dirt magician! Every thing just always ends up absolutely perfect. Mind blowing.

  • @jamiepeeler9660
    @jamiepeeler9660 2 года назад +1

    It is refreshing to see a grading contractor do a first class job. I've had many years of dealing with folks who want only to do just enough to get by. Beautiful work!

  • @raycandle5209
    @raycandle5209 2 года назад +13

    I’m still amazed at what you can do with these ponds & pond dams, hats off to ya Chris & thanks for sharing, thoroughly entertaining 🙂👍

  • @damiensampson7323
    @damiensampson7323 Год назад

    I after all of these years really enjoy every part of your videos.

  • @bigmalcvids
    @bigmalcvids 2 года назад

    Simple,but clever.Very relaxing watch Chris,& very good operator🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸👏👊👍

  • @petermartinez5573
    @petermartinez5573 2 года назад +2

    Wow what a difference from what you started with. The water has risen and looks a lot cleaner now. Bet the fish are happy. It's looking great, awesome job.

  • @ronaldclark1178
    @ronaldclark1178 2 года назад +2

    The Laser sure beats having to drive a bunch of grade sticks!!

  • @jamesfarnham1976
    @jamesfarnham1976 2 года назад +2

    Slicker that snail spit in South Africa. Great job Chris!!

  • @SudheendraKaranam
    @SudheendraKaranam 2 года назад +1

    Almost the the home stretch now, please do visit in in few months to show us how it looks - with so much clean up it’s going to be awesome video

  • @Todd.Roberts
    @Todd.Roberts 2 года назад +3

    The pond looks great . I’m glad I had a small part in help fixing it back

    • @ryanhoward1013
      @ryanhoward1013 2 года назад +2

      Todd you did a great job helping Chris and so did the other fella I don't remember what his name is but thank you

    • @Todd.Roberts
      @Todd.Roberts 2 года назад

      @@ryanhoward1013 your welcome. I have helped him on a few jobs now . And enjoy every time I help him

    • @ryanhoward1013
      @ryanhoward1013 2 года назад +2

      @@Todd.Roberts your a lucky person to work with Chris and spend time with. He seems to be a great person

    • @Todd.Roberts
      @Todd.Roberts 2 года назад +1

      @@ryanhoward1013 yes he is a nice guy

  • @davidmays5231
    @davidmays5231 2 года назад +6

    That bucket sure saves you alot of time. It can hog it out faster if loose and can grade and smooth at the same time. That bucket is awesome.

  • @peterbarbary6055
    @peterbarbary6055 2 года назад

    Hi Chris been watching for many months absolutely love your work and being apart of your operation we follow you every night and it is a huge pleasure to be with you will talk about some caps tee shirt and jumpers talk soon Peter Barbary Victoria Australia.

  • @scottharvey9357
    @scottharvey9357 2 года назад

    Hey Chris it is both an honor and privilege to watch your videos if anybody deserves a channel award because you your integrity your honesty and your peer progress and knowledge of content is fascinating I will always enjoy watching your videos from beginning to end

  • @chuckbeliles3242
    @chuckbeliles3242 2 года назад

    The bucket trick was pretty good now your showing off. You're a damn good operator.

  • @brianbiesterveld3996
    @brianbiesterveld3996 2 года назад +2

    It never gets old watching how smooth you run equipment.

  • @redc8783
    @redc8783 2 года назад +1

    Now the fun begins, clean up job site & equipment, get it all hauled off for the next job. Should be all out by next Monday. 👍😎

  • @dixiebourne752
    @dixiebourne752 2 года назад +4

    Chris I am so happy that you are felling better no matter how sick you are you still make your pond dam,s look so great.

  • @wendymorrison5803
    @wendymorrison5803 2 года назад +3

    All the tree huggers that criticise you should take note of the eco points of this site. Using on site materials. Much fewer road miles and less fuel used. Making water storage more secure. Reusing old concrete. Directing over flows into natural water courses. Its all good. Not just decorations.

  • @gscompston3856
    @gscompston3856 2 года назад +2

    The way he picked up the bucket of grout and set it down so gently. His excavator is literally a third arm!

  • @peteacher52
    @peteacher52 2 года назад

    If located in an area with winters cold enough to sustain sufficient ice, that pond would make a superb playground for winter games and sports! Chris, you're a master of your art and it's clear that you do not resort to lazy or dishonest short cuts on the job. Your commentaries are informative and your careful use of machinery is exemplary.

  • @donburg5125
    @donburg5125 2 года назад +6

    Drone footage from start to finish will show it all. Another job well done mr Chris. Thanks young man

  • @wwjoesr
    @wwjoesr 2 года назад +2

    The only channel I’m subscribed to that I hit the like button before watching the video! Haven’t been disappointed yet 😊

  • @GlobalistJuice
    @GlobalistJuice 2 года назад

    The haul truck looks so nice in that line-up ... hope to see it sometime soon, lined-up next to "Betty" and that CAT dozer on your bigger jobs!

  • @johnperdue3791
    @johnperdue3791 2 года назад +1

    You make the work look so easy we are glad you are feeling better thanks

  • @jwg19444
    @jwg19444 2 года назад +3

    👍Looks like the stars aligned pretty well for this project. Enough mud for the viewers, near perfect clay pit to do a nice wide dam renovation, good placement space for the waste material including the old concrete products, and a couple of workers that meshed pretty well with Chris' work flow. Thanks for sharing and feel better.

  • @johnblecker4206
    @johnblecker4206 2 года назад +2

    Now all your hard work deserves some good extra protection with this extra spillway and this is the most clay fill I ever seen added to any of your existing dam structures.

  • @feliciaparten4009
    @feliciaparten4009 2 года назад

    This may be my favorite project that you've done. Seeing the beginning to end transformation and all the precision and hard work in between, even while you're sick is amazing. You are truly talented, and this project turned out so beautiful. Great Job.

  • @dennismalcolm6620
    @dennismalcolm6620 2 года назад +2

    I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS FOR A FEW YEARS NOW AND I MUST SAY THAT THIS JOB AND THE ONE YOU DID ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO BUSTING UP ALL THAT ROCK TO BUILD WHAT I THINK WAS A ANIMAL HOSPITAL HAVE BEEN YOUR TOUGHEST JOBS TO DATE!!!!.GREAT JOB...CANT WATE TO SEE THE NEXT PROJECT.

  • @peterpullen958
    @peterpullen958 2 года назад

    The man is an artist and a sculptor.

  • @DonnaMSchmid
    @DonnaMSchmid 2 года назад +2

    Oooh... Almost done!!! It must feel great to be so close to finishing!

  • @bruceayers512
    @bruceayers512 2 года назад +6

    You sound better. I'm looking forward to the flyover on this one.

  • @keithdunlap2701
    @keithdunlap2701 2 года назад +2

    Really coming together now Chris !! Glad your feeling a bit better too Man... That Big Grading Bucket is a must have , ya know it ? lolol.... Works so, so good on the finishing. Hey Chris, did you see that nice Pick up , up there by those gravel piles, Man you really have it set up nice !! Well, have a Great Evening , and , On too the Next !!

  • @Gotblade
    @Gotblade 2 года назад +1

    Your voice does sound better. Like there's some energy there in spite of the congestion. Good to hear! ❤

  • @JD-zm4eh
    @JD-zm4eh 2 года назад +5

    Your sounding alot better young man, great for us. Proud of your work, the outcome of each project is top notch.

  • @heatherlane9270
    @heatherlane9270 2 года назад +4

    Lots accomplished on the pond dam as depicted in this video. Great to see the grading bucket out - means things are coming together. Wondered when the grout bucket would be moved - easy done! Good to hear you are feeling much better - being crook is no fun.

  • @daviddraper7364
    @daviddraper7364 2 года назад +3

    awesome job chris your doing a very nice job even with not feeling well!!😄😄😄

  • @rondastump8930
    @rondastump8930 2 года назад

    Wow, amazing project. You are not only an excavator pro, you can see finished project and landscape it. Have so enjoyed this series! God's blessings and get some rest!

  • @johnlewis1443
    @johnlewis1443 2 года назад +2

    Sure glad to hear you are feeling somewhat better. Great job on this dam, as always.

  • @asarand
    @asarand 2 года назад +4

    I can't wait to see the drone before and after. I think this pond is looking amazing, and I remember what it looked like when you started.

  • @rickbell3402
    @rickbell3402 2 года назад +3

    Another job well done, Chris! Hope you’re back to feeling 100% very soon.

  • @berndtlindstrom830
    @berndtlindstrom830 2 года назад +7

    saw once in the 70's I think, a feature in the news, about how an Åkerman's excavator (formerly Volvo) pressed a cork in a bottle without it breaking. This is to show how far you have come with the precision of the hydraulics then. But it certainly required such a skilled "operator" as you. Get well. by the way wonderful to see you play with the "right scoop" 😀

    • @bfcmik
      @bfcmik 2 года назад +5

      If you look back in Chris's archive their is a challenge (I think it's with Dirt Perfect) for picking up a raw egg and sitting it on top of a bottle without breaking it!

    • @darkrevenger04
      @darkrevenger04 2 года назад +3

      @@bfcmik According to the creator of the challenge it was about just picking up the egg without breaking it.

  • @steve4477
    @steve4477 2 года назад

    one of your best video series ever done this 10 Acre pond dam re-work

  • @pompouspilot7058
    @pompouspilot7058 2 года назад +3

    Glad ur feeling better man.

  • @danielcohn-bendit701
    @danielcohn-bendit701 2 года назад +3

    Great use of the concrete. Better than paying to haul it away. I think the spillway looks great-I was waiting to see what you’d do with it. The whole project has turned out great. What an improvement!

    • @JCrook1028
      @JCrook1028 2 года назад

      Yep, same use that it had before he got there.

    • @sharonmiller6436
      @sharonmiller6436 2 года назад +1

      @@JCrook1028 Just looks better . . .

    • @JCrook1028
      @JCrook1028 2 года назад

      @@sharonmiller6436 1000%!

  • @lutzbeinholzl765
    @lutzbeinholzl765 2 года назад

    You have a good eye for the beauty , and a lot of feeling , resect ! Greetings from Deutschland :

  • @jamesbreault5762
    @jamesbreault5762 2 года назад

    Looking good Chris 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @fartzinacan
    @fartzinacan 2 года назад +12

    Sounding better. I'm certain it's the sunshine and diesel exhaust knocking out that head cold.

  • @jeroen1836
    @jeroen1836 2 года назад

    Hey Chris, nice & perfect craftsmanship 👍👏

  • @BB-wt8md
    @BB-wt8md 2 года назад +1

    your work ethic is inspirational. Hope you feel better.

  • @andrewcooper8980
    @andrewcooper8980 2 года назад +2

    I know that you are a busy man Chris with work and the videos but on this video it would have been awesome to see you do the final grade on Timelapse on the pond dam. The pond dam looks as wide as a county road lol. Very cool

  • @tomadelsberger6101
    @tomadelsberger6101 2 года назад +2

    Damn looks excellent 👌 spillway on its way to being awesome I'll say another prayer to get you feeling better For feeling bad you sure get alot of top shelf work done!

  • @stevengullison5123
    @stevengullison5123 2 года назад +2

    Looking great Chris, sounds like you are feeling a little bit better. Thank you for all the great videos

  • @SpeedSmith
    @SpeedSmith 2 года назад +9

    Coming along very nicely. It would be great to see this when the pond is full and again when the whole road way is finished.

  • @jonlloyd87
    @jonlloyd87 2 года назад +11

    Glad your feeling better than the 10% you felt yesterday, I wish we had ponds like that over here in the UK more, I'd love to be able to do what you do everyday.

    • @stevechapple9569
      @stevechapple9569 2 года назад +5

      Can you imagine trying to get planning permission for something like this……

    • @paulprigge1209
      @paulprigge1209 2 года назад

      I can only imagine you’d be digging up bombsWell I guess you still are from World War II

    • @jonlloyd87
      @jonlloyd87 2 года назад

      @@paulprigge1209 dude, im not even from before the millenium.. but as long as its not WW3 ones i dont care

  • @scottburk4083
    @scottburk4083 2 года назад +2

    Prayers toward your continuing improvement in feeling better. Great job as always. Kinda bittersweet on this project,I've enjoyed watching the process. Hate to see it come to an end. Looking forward to all that follows. I'm still going back and watching your older videos. I like them all but ponds are by far my favorite. Keep on keeping on Brother!

  • @thomasfleming2593
    @thomasfleming2593 2 года назад +3

    A million-dollar remodel. Looking forward to the before and after comparisons. You do great work.

  • @MyTractorGuy
    @MyTractorGuy 2 года назад +2

    Nice! I like that receiver on the dozer.

  • @deernutOO
    @deernutOO 2 года назад +2

    Gotta feel real good to be placing the finishing touches back on this project. Very interesting and enjoyable to go along with you on this long project. Hope the head cold gets better as the days go by, and am already looking forward to the next projects in hopes that you take us along on them too. Appreciate all the extra care and work to get the video's worked up for us to enjoy. thanks

  • @Ironhorse41
    @Ironhorse41 2 года назад

    Lovely job, very satisfying watching the dam coming together ...

  • @snappingbear
    @snappingbear 2 года назад +7

    Great job as usual Chris. For those wanting to build a bass pond, instead of one for irrigation I would have left the ridge of mud as well as put a lot of the concrete in the pond. Building berms, underwater humps and channels creates a varied topography on the bottom which is key for a productive fishing pond. Bass need ambush points and prey fish need cover.

  • @ricklane8554
    @ricklane8554 2 года назад +3

    Always amazed to see your projects. You are a skilled worker !!

  • @bear1245
    @bear1245 2 года назад

    This pond and surround will look mint 👌🏻

  • @kittty2005
    @kittty2005 2 года назад +1

    You're a very nice man, it needed to be said.

  • @bitspieces3885
    @bitspieces3885 2 года назад +2

    The pond is really looking good Chris. It’ll be very scenic once you put on the finishing touches and it fills with water.

  • @larryperdue508
    @larryperdue508 2 года назад +1

    Really starting to shape up 😎

  • @davecoombs6060
    @davecoombs6060 2 года назад +4

    This project is looking amazing, sick or not, you get it done & done right, Awesome job Chris!👊💪

  • @johnpierce1251
    @johnpierce1251 2 года назад +2

    I know you won’t respond but your pride in your pond work really shows you are amazing operator even sick you still got it stay safe and get well soon

  • @TheWolfster001
    @TheWolfster001 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing Chris, always makes my day when I see you uploaded another video..

  • @warrenjohnknight.9831
    @warrenjohnknight.9831 2 года назад

    I definitely love when the grading bucket is pressed into work, it's similar to watching a artists at work, ☺.

  • @Bealeguy1
    @Bealeguy1 2 года назад +2

    Happy you are feeling better and your portfolio of video's have got to have you backed up with countless work, Nice job, Chris. p.s. Thanks for taking is along for the ride.

  • @joeSHMO8347
    @joeSHMO8347 2 года назад +2

    Looks good brother!! Wish you were in Indiana! We'd have ya fix some of our stuff!

  • @CK-yi6pc
    @CK-yi6pc 2 года назад +1

    That was good standing that bucket upright,,,, I saw !👀

  • @cliffmorain7215
    @cliffmorain7215 2 года назад +1

    It's all about pride. Great video Chris.

  • @mischef18
    @mischef18 2 года назад +1

    Looking real good bro, give it 6 months and will look awesome once the grass has grown and lake full. Safe travels

  • @dougthibault8515
    @dougthibault8515 2 года назад +5

    Glad your getting better you always amaze me at how you can picture the final look of things as your doing the job but I am guessing it ain’t your first kick at the can I really appreciate your attention to detail you show how professional you truly are 😁👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @TL64329
    @TL64329 2 года назад +1

    Great job-your work is looking better every day.

  • @boomersadventures
    @boomersadventures 2 года назад

    I enjoyed the Clickety clackety of the tracks I find it very relaxing reminds me of work

  • @gunny8783
    @gunny8783 2 года назад +4

    Glad to hear you are feeling better. Great job as usual.

  • @zacdrilling4554
    @zacdrilling4554 2 года назад +1

    Wish you could have had old Betti there to move all that broken concrete, she a good ol' gale

  • @rangeroverl322
    @rangeroverl322 2 года назад +3

    Really great job you guys have turned out on this dam . Glad your recovery is under way too. All the best 👍👍