I wish I recorded what we did with the a Cat. Pretty much the EXACT same thing but we didnt make it across before the angle of attack coming out pulled fuel from the injectors. What a pain in the arse for about 4 hours. In the snow. Not running. Hydraulics maxed out. Farm Jack's. 2 4x4 trucks yanking it back and forth. The only reason we got it out was determination. It's what you'd call 4 guys and an excavator!
New Pond Project in about 2 Month - lets Blaze that Trail with the Mini and start Digging Test Holes looking for Clay - You sounded very Happy with the Results ! That Pond will look Stunning - hey cant wait for You to start ! Nice Mini Ex . ! Cheers from Australia !!!!
Excellent, Need more of these future job type clips... Not only is Chris a Professional operator, he is also a Salesman, Congrats for the owner, Looking forward to it.
Sounds like a scaled down version of Beally Good's job. Lots of stumping, hauling, and re-contouring. Cool. Although this one looks to have a lot more top soil to work with at the end. Pretty rich looking too. More hardwoods? Less cedars? Lots of field wash from above? Cannot wait to see this one finished.
It's interesting the way you show and explain the process of finding the best salutation to properly lay out a new pond. Take care and I'll see you in the next one!👍🙏❤️🇺🇲
Looks like another really great project. Clear the area, push off topsoil, dig a core trench,dig clay and backfill and compact the dam, grade out the shorelines and regrade the topsoil. Then reseed and straw. Right in your wheelhouse, Chris. I love watching you develop a property like this! I will be watching !
This is going to be a beautiful pond when finished - it's lovely setting. Great that another big pond is on its way. Mini stuck - gave a perspective of the steepness.
Nice that a client purchased a Yanmar after seeing it on your channel, hopefully Yanmar are giving you a finder's bonus. 👍 That would be embarrassing saying to the client as your leaving, your Yanmar is parked in the wood.🤣😂🤣
We all got a lesson on getting out of a bind. You know you're a rockstar when you show up for a gig and they say " Here, use my equipment! ". That 550 would be handy for this one.
THAT... was a great, informative video. Thanks, Chris. I always enjoy when you show a "Before" like this. It really helps to see how you arrive at the final product when you show what you're starting and dealing with............
Chris I thought for a second when the tracks were spinning then out you pop. Hope you have a bucket of water to clean up the customer machine. Could this be a job for the 550? Would make quick work. Look forward to another beautiful deep water lake/pond. Another slice of beautiful land. Thanks Chris.
@@tonyhargrove2869 Yeah, but he has mentioned that he might need a Volvo 350 or 400 in the future, because those machines can be moved around without all the hassle the 550 requires, and they're still big enough to speed things up quite a bit. To the big ponds, the 220 seems just a tad too small.
Around 12:30 I was thinking Chris was gonna have to skip to the scenes where he had to bring in the equipment and start the pond immediately!! 😂😂 But first, we have to dig out your mini I buried in the bottom!!! Hope you don’t mind,,,,,, 😂😂😂😂. This will be a very nice pond Chris! Looking forward to the build!
Glad you showed us all of your survey work that leads to you being "the Pond Master". I was not worried about you getting stuck, you have unstuck lots worse before.
Looks like a great setting for a dream house and pond. I’ll tell ya the truth , I was a little worried when you sunk that mini because I know some of the smaller pieces of equipment don’t have the hyd. power to recover themselves. With that being said the X factor is the 20,000 hours of experience the guy operating that Yanmar has in excavators.
@@tiredoldmechanic1791 Went ahead and watched it a bit ago, Yeah Its never choice to get a 320 wet like that, 'ol buddy Hal is the master but Mr Wilbert is the Man.
I am sure of one thing, you will be successful building the lake. Anticipation and knowing where the dirt for the dam is going to be taken to be successful is the secret of Chris success.
It's fascinating watching how you can look at a site and see the pond inside. At the same time plan the dirt’s movement and the water’s management for its construction.
Funny how the last two customers have had identical machines to yours! Shows how positive your channel is to them. Volvo should definitely cut you a deal on one of those new released machines for free advertising
Agreed, As i said in my comment above : Excellent, Need more of these future job type clips... Not only is Chris a Professional operator, he is also a Salesman, Congrats for the owner, Looking forward to it.
That will be a nice pond. I said to myself that I would have buried the machine good thing you were operating it cause I would have to have you get it unburied 😁.glad you got clay on-site.
This looks like another fun build. Hopefully not as much dirt moving as the last couple.😜Looking forward to this one, Chris. Hope you're having fun at ConExpo.
I expect there will be a LOT of dirt moving . . first move out the topsoil and cache it out of the way, then the same with the sand, then finally digging the core trench and starting to move in and pack the clay . . . then moving the sand back for the bottom and the beach, and the topsoil to finish off the edges of the fields and the back side of the dam. With luck all will be firm enough so the off-road truck doesn't sink. 🙂
Question for the community: If you could only afford one piece of equipment for a homestead, what would you buy? To build roads, site prep for a cabin, and a small pond….
I had mixed feelings when it looked like you were getting stuck. Didn’t want to wish a hardship on you but I was quite eager to watch you dig yourself out !
I am SO excited for this project :) and yes, I was slightly worried when you were crossing that creek but knew you'd nail it out of there no trouble :D
Thought for a minute was gonna turn into a recovery video...... I even double checked the title of the video quick while you were pawing around to see if you mention swamping a customer's brand new mini 😂
I’m looking forward to this one! What’s the exact reason for customers want a pond? Is it just because they want a pond or are they usually trying to dry and area out? Like in this case the hay Fields??
Knew you found decent clay on the one hole when the excavator started laboring harder to dig, lol. I've noticed that's usually a good sign when looking for clay from watching your videos over the years.
How far time-wise from home is this project? Another nice size pond build to watch you create. I'm thinking equipment needed for this project: new 220 with grapple and stumper, dump truck, club foot compactor, D6 and root rake, & Komatsu.
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Love watching pond builds from start to finish.
The pond master getting back into his habitat!! 🇬🇧🇬🇧
That looks like it’s going to be a fun pond to build .
Appreciate the walk thru on how you start the process. Looking forward to the new pond build.
Good evening all from the UK, thanks again Chris for all the videos. 👍🇬🇧
I wish I recorded what we did with the a Cat. Pretty much the EXACT same thing but we didnt make it across before the angle of attack coming out pulled fuel from the injectors. What a pain in the arse for about 4 hours. In the snow. Not running. Hydraulics maxed out. Farm Jack's. 2 4x4 trucks yanking it back and forth. The only reason we got it out was determination.
It's what you'd call 4 guys and an excavator!
Awesome that you took us along for the planing stage.
I love when you post job exploration videos! It’s interesting to see all the planning that goes into the massive projects you do!
Nice to get in on the early planning stages of creating a pond. Look forward to it.
If you dig up enough sand you should make spawning beds with it or a beach.
Big Pond up next? And you'll testing a Volvo EC750E? That would be a dream.
Chris, good to see how you start to evaluate a pond site. There is more to it than just pulling up and starting. Greetings from Australia
New Pond Project in about 2 Month - lets Blaze that Trail with the Mini and start Digging Test Holes looking for Clay - You sounded very Happy with the Results ! That Pond will look Stunning - hey cant wait for You to start ! Nice Mini Ex . ! Cheers from Australia !!!!
Great intro to your initial site assessment of geotechnical considerations - you can't beat the touchy touchy with soil.
Excellent, Need more of these future job type clips... Not only is Chris a Professional operator, he is also a Salesman, Congrats for the owner, Looking forward to it.
We can all see your vision on this project Chris, once cleared this will make a really nice area for a pond. 👌
Sounds like a scaled down version of Beally Good's job. Lots of stumping, hauling, and re-contouring. Cool. Although this one looks to have a lot more top soil to work with at the end. Pretty rich looking too. More hardwoods? Less cedars? Lots of field wash from above? Cannot wait to see this one finished.
Ohhh I can't wait. The pond builds are the best. Truly a master when it comes to building ponds..
It's interesting the way you show and explain the process of finding the best salutation to properly lay out a new pond. Take care and I'll see you in the next one!👍🙏❤️🇺🇲
Nice a nice sized pond with all the fixing's logging, stumping and burning.
In my mini I tell the customer "I'm not stuck the engine is still running" it's going to be a nice job.
Looks like another really great project.
Clear the area, push off topsoil, dig a core trench,dig clay and backfill and compact the dam, grade out the shorelines and regrade the topsoil. Then reseed and straw. Right in your wheelhouse, Chris.
I love watching you develop a property like this! I will be watching !
So will I, can't wait
Don't forget to set the overflow pipe.
. . and he's got sand for the swimming beach and the bottom of the pond when he's done.
@@bassmaster1953 And the Trash Rack.
Wow you’re so smart.
I am looking forward to this pond build. It might be a little tricky navigating the wet spots so it will be fun watching you.
Love to see you making a new pond .
This is going to be a beautiful pond when finished - it's lovely setting. Great that another big pond is on its way. Mini stuck - gave a perspective of the steepness.
You are becoming the go to guy for ponds
Nice that a client purchased a Yanmar after seeing it on your channel, hopefully Yanmar are giving you a finder's bonus. 👍 That would be embarrassing saying to the client as your leaving, your Yanmar is parked in the wood.🤣😂🤣
Beautiful property!!
Thanks for the update, looking forward to the new pond build.
Great video on the start of a new pond project thanks Chris for having us along
Can’t wait!! Another pond! Yippee!
Looking forward to this build, bet that’s going look awesome when its finished. Thanks for the ride along sir.
We all got a lesson on getting out of a bind. You know you're a rockstar when you show up for a gig and they say " Here, use my equipment! ". That 550 would be handy for this one.
THAT... was a great, informative video. Thanks, Chris. I always enjoy when you show a "Before" like this. It really helps to see how you arrive at the final product when you show what you're starting and dealing with............
I like how quiet that little Yanmar is. It just hums and buzzes along.
Chris I thought for a second when the tracks were spinning then out you pop. Hope you have a bucket of water to clean up the customer machine. Could this be a job for the 550? Would make quick work. Look forward to another beautiful deep water lake/pond. Another slice of beautiful land. Thanks Chris.
The 550 is gone. It was just on loan for that job we saw.
@@tonyhargrove2869 yes I do know that. Thanks.
@@tonyhargrove2869 Yeah, but he has mentioned that he might need a Volvo 350 or 400 in the future, because those machines can be moved around without all the hassle the 550 requires, and they're still big enough to speed things up quite a bit. To the big ponds, the 220 seems just a tad too small.
Looking forward to the start chris 👌👍🍺
Around 12:30 I was thinking Chris was gonna have to skip to the scenes where he had to bring in the equipment and start the pond immediately!! 😂😂 But first, we have to dig out your mini I buried in the bottom!!! Hope you don’t mind,,,,,, 😂😂😂😂.
This will be a very nice pond Chris! Looking forward to the build!
Yes!! Another Summer pond.
Looking forward in seeing your new dig for the pond
I like that this gives us a little insight as to how you see things and plan ahead. Thanks Chris
I'm anxious to watch this series! Cool little backhoe, just held my breath for a minute... LOL! Be well, be safe!
Love your videos. Are you able to include ballpark costs of the large pond/ grading projects?
Chris I seen you come off the hill seen you stuck a little but you are one smart man watch all your videos enjoy them a lot.
Thinks for the walk through Chris. I learn more with every video.
Glad you showed us all of your survey work that leads to you being "the Pond Master". I was not worried about you getting stuck, you have unstuck lots worse before.
Nice, that you show us the testing of the area/ground.
The little tree at 3:47-3:48 would make someone a beautiful walking stick! It is like a screw auger.
Looks like a great setting for a dream house and pond. I’ll tell ya the truth , I was a little worried when you sunk that mini because I know some of the smaller pieces of equipment don’t have the hyd. power to recover themselves. With that being said the X factor is the 20,000 hours of experience the guy operating that Yanmar has in excavators.
Sumter Wrecker just had a video of a Cat excavator with a mulching head stuck in a swamp that they pulled out.
@@tiredoldmechanic1791 Yeah have not watched it yet, S W is a great channel, always a good watch
@@tiredoldmechanic1791 Went ahead and watched it a bit ago, Yeah Its never choice to get a 320 wet like that, 'ol buddy Hal is the master but Mr Wilbert is the Man.
Thanks Chris looking forward to the new pond.
Oooh...another pond build!
Awesome.!
I remember a pond on this scale in your past. Be fun to see how this one turns out.
That was a fun pond to help dig
@@Todd.Roberts hope to see you out there
@@Justalittleoutoftown I hope that I’m out there to
@@Todd.Roberts do you work somewhere else and just help Chris when he needs you?
@@Justalittleoutoftown I am actually retired . But I move equipment for another guy from time to time .
I am sure of one thing, you will be successful building the lake. Anticipation and knowing where the dirt for the dam is going to be taken to be successful is the secret of Chris success.
Hay Chris that’s going to be a beautiful pond and home site. Glad the letsdig 18 was successful on the clay find.
Perfect start to a pond Video Thanks 👍👍
Oh yes, another pond project can’t come soon enough. 😊
Nice looking piece of land. A pond will be nice. Thanks for sharing.
It's fascinating watching how you can look at a site and see the pond inside. At the same time plan the dirt’s movement and the water’s management for its construction.
A lot of work to be done. Always good to get some ideas of what you're getting into.
Funny how the last two customers have had identical machines to yours! Shows how positive your channel is to them. Volvo should definitely cut you a deal on one of those new released machines for free advertising
Agreed, As i said in my comment above : Excellent, Need more of these future job type clips... Not only is Chris a Professional operator, he is also a Salesman, Congrats for the owner, Looking forward to it.
Another pond build on the way for our viewing pleasure. Looking forward to it bro. Safe travels
I'm looking forward to the videos on this one. The 260 should make quick work of this.
The 250 is John's machine . . .
That will be a nice pond. I said to myself that I would have buried the machine good thing you were operating it cause I would have to have you get it unburied 😁.glad you got clay on-site.
And that’s how you cross a creak with a Mini! Go Chris
Like the video of the evaluation and planning of the pond.
Looks like a great spot for a pond,plenty of water in the fall and winter
Can’t wait! Love the pond builds
Well that was an exciting video, getting to see the very beginning of a project! Great explanations of your plans!
Beating the tar out that poor little Yanmar. 😅
Thanks for the video!
The new pond sounds like fun! Can't wait! The Owner will love it,
Good evening from Nova Scotia Canada, thanks Chris lookin forward to this project.
This looks like another fun build. Hopefully not as much dirt moving as the last couple.😜Looking forward to this one, Chris. Hope you're having fun at ConExpo.
I expect there will be a LOT of dirt moving . . first move out the topsoil and cache it out of the way, then the same with the sand, then finally digging the core trench and starting to move in and pack the clay . . . then moving the sand back for the bottom and the beach, and the topsoil to finish off the edges of the fields and the back side of the dam. With luck all will be firm enough so the off-road truck doesn't sink. 🙂
Question for the community: If you could only afford one piece of equipment for a homestead, what would you buy?
To build roads, site prep for a cabin, and a small pond….
I would think an excavator with various quick change attachments.
For versatility, a compact track ladder. On a budget, a 4wd tractor.
I had mixed feelings when it looked like you were getting stuck. Didn’t want to wish a hardship on you but I was quite eager to watch you dig yourself out !
Can't wait to see the build videos
Can't wait to see this pond build!
Thought you were stuck for a minute there.! Love the videos and as always keep up the great work!
You know you’re reshaping parts of the earth, right?
You’re work is by far exceptional.
Another great pond build. Like you said will look great by the hay fields. Cant wait buddy.
Thank you, can't wait. Love the bigger projects which make me, an old and decrepid man feel part of the mix.
Don’t forget the before & after drone shot 👍🏼
Can't wait for this project to start
I am SO excited for this project :) and yes, I was slightly worried when you were crossing that creek but knew you'd nail it out of there no trouble :D
Looking forward to the pond build!
Looking forward to this pond build
Looks like an interesting project. You make it look so simple ! Yeah right !!!
Thought for a minute was gonna turn into a recovery video...... I even double checked the title of the video quick while you were pawing around to see if you mention swamping a customer's brand new mini 😂
I’m looking forward to this one! What’s the exact reason for customers want a pond? Is it just because they want a pond or are they usually trying to dry and area out? Like in this case the hay
Fields??
I asked that question a while back and the answer was leisure, crop reservoir and fire prevention / bulk water source
@@foghornleghornish that all makes sense. In this video sure looks like that whole area is pretty saturated.
@@jeremydobbert1287 and there's another reason!
I always wondered the same. I had never thought of that
you should get a 300 to 350 sized maschine - best for stumping and mass earth moval while still transportable in one piece heavy haul
Liked the added drama. Never doubted your ability. Looking forward to this project.
Hello Chris. Looks like this one is gonna be interesting. Good luck. Can't wait to see it.
Something has been gnawing on those trees, for sure. Looking forward to this project.
Great video as always,keep doing your thing.👍👍👍😎😎😎
He says he used a shovel, but we never actually saw him use one. I suspect he really hired in a shovel operator..
Knew you found decent clay on the one hole when the excavator started laboring harder to dig, lol. I've noticed that's usually a good sign when looking for clay from watching your videos over the years.
A 3-acre? Yesss!!!
good lookin' plans for a new pond, keep safe...
How far time-wise from home is this project? Another nice size pond build to watch you create. I'm thinking equipment needed for this project: new 220 with grapple and stumper, dump truck, club foot compactor, D6 and root rake, & Komatsu.
:) Mud and 4x4 digging lets call this project Mud bogging Pond :)
13:00 drive it like you own it...NICE!!!!
Wow that whole land was one big spring at that one section. Gonna be a nice pond if it ends up deep.