Weekend at logger Wades loading trucks and dredging a pond
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Start the Day off loading out trucks and then move over the hill to the pond project we started last winter. All work is done with the Volvo 140.
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When I got started in the excavating business, I went to work for a guy that was a great machine operator and he understood dirt. He put me on a machine in a catch pond to let me learn how to operate the machine without having to think about what lever does what. I swung sand out of that catch pond for 13 hours straight only stopping to eat lunch and to pee once. Lol. After I could run the machine to his liking, I had to sit beside him and he would show me the process and the methods he used to do the job right and quickly. Then he put me on jobs that weren't time sensitive and let me do the work. When I could operate satisfactorily he started sending me out on my own. This probably took about a year or so to learn. Working on my own I learned the importance of planning the job out in my mind before I ever dug the first scoop of dirt. He was a great teacher and operator and put me in the position that I'm in now. You kind of remind me of him in some ways. Keep teaching those young guys.
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@@DirtPerfect This is exactly how our boss works and boy is he a taskmaster to begin with ;-) But when you prove yourself, he looks after you. Had me on the 18t vibe roller between a D6 and grader setting down road stone between kerbs. Three machines "dancing" around each other setting a road base for tarmac the next day. No radio, just knowing each other and a few hand signals. Oh and a gang checking depth as ew proceed!!! Had a crowd taking a video of us too :-)
That guy sounds like a pretty awesome guy to work for you didn't have a shovel in your hands for years.
Regardless of what job or work you do, nothing can beat hands on experience, time, and dedication. Books can't teach that.😊
You da man DP! People will always criticize. I would love to see what they could do in the same situation. You have the correct mind set! You and your gang of characters start my day with ball busting and laughter! Keep up the GOOD work!
The right attitude goes a long way with me, no matter an employee’s experience level. A master of a trade who is a pain to work with makes for a miserable experience.
I agree with you 100%. Those are the educated people with enough experience to get into trouble.
You are so right with what you are saying
on experience, vs education. almost 50 years as a truck driver in the Washinton area taught me, you never stop learning. And formal education just won't cut it..
I love watching a experienced operator on any piece of equipment because, like you said you can learn the little things that make a big difference. That being said I have been running equipment since I was a little fella with my daddy being one of the best operators I have ever seen, and I am a firm believer in passing on knowledge. I put my son on an excavator in the middle of a chalk mine at age 3 and let him learn the way I did. He is 11 now and can run equipment as good as I can now.
Experience is worth its weight in gold
absolutely correct with your statement mike. TIME IS MONEY
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Teacher D P 👍🏻🇺🇲 Mike 🙏 Gotta teach them youngins 👍🏻👍🏻 How I learned to drive a wrecker 🙂
God Bless John & Carl ❤️ 😥
You learn perfect world with education you learn real world with experience.
Lol love the Rant!!!! So true.
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Michael, it’s all good I would not let it bother me. Sling mud buddy. 🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
You keep doing what works for you and your family! It’s your company, as long as it good for DP, that’s all that matters!
you are 100% correct, every day you run a machine or do any job you learn something
Experience is king. I have 8 years in the Navy and I have two degrees. Which I have used very little of my schooling verse my training on the job. I learned more on the job than in schools.
My thoughts on experience: A new person has no bad habits to try and change. They can be molded into what you would like to have with a little guidance. Explain what you want and watch how they react to the directions and later give them input on how you feel they could improve.
Experience = hands on
Yup
C&C is giving his boys some of that experience that you spoke of. Come to think of it, that's where you started. I agree with everything you said.
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Hi Mike,
You had me cracking up. After the third time you said I'm done ranting, I cracked up. My wife would have said I do the same thing. 😊👍
Blessings
Ed from Chicago 🙂
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100% WITH YOU ON THE CW SCRATCHES!
You are so right your just working hard that's the way it should be
You can teach the technique , but you can’t give them the talent that comes from experience .
Tell them to kiss where the sun don’t shine !!!!! I think you are just kicking tale and getting the job done !
Thanks Garry
Really looks great. I thought I was seeing things you with a mountain dew in your hand instead of a Pepsi. At least you kept it in the family. Thanks for the video
I think the experience vice school education comment is an understatement. I tell my folks wisdom is worth more than knowledge. I wish our institutions (colleges and universities) required job experience between bachelor's and masters and then again for doctoriates. How can you master a profession without experience? I took 7 years between my bachelor's and masters and everyday I appreciate it because there is a lot of problems that there just isn't a book answer for. You have to learn from mistakes in order to grow. Well said comment.
Ugh that blue/grey clay brings back memories. Our horses used to sink up to their shoulders in that stuff (horses have a lot of weight and small feet). We couldn't afford to rent an excavator at the time so one day my Wife says "I'm gonna dig that out with the tractor". Yeah 4WD 32hp tractor and a 60" wide FEL bucket.. No way was that gonna work! Hah.. She had a soupy hole 5 feet deep and that little machine dragged out about 10 yards of filth and didn't get stuck. We back filled with red clay and packed it down by driving over it. Gosh darn it it worked like a charm. Took all day but heck, no more sinking horses!
Kept on kept going on your doing great
Kept on keeping on your doing good like your your work
Another Excellent Video
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I ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO DP ❤😊
I have been around excavation for about 15 years. I now have been building a septic division for a plumbing and well pump company. I have lives by the seven Ps.
Piss poor planning produces piss poor production.
Every job is about setup and planning your steps. Thats why i work so efficently i get shit done because i take 5 minutes to plan everything out.
Although when work gets going you have humps to get over. Some things do the way you planned but now you have a plan you can deviate from and come back to after you get your problem solved. Thats why i like watching you and letsdig18 yalls planning is great. Keep up the good work
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Morning to ya. The only way for someone to get experience at any job is to roll up them sleeves and get dirty and do the job. Before long you start to get that experience everybody wants. It takes time to get that experience. Have a wonderful day love your video's
Yup 👍
You always keep learning. My Father-in-Law said he learns something new everyday. He was an Operator for 60 plus years.
Yup I agree
I was always told that the day you don’t learn something is the day your dead.
There's no substitute for experience.
I don’t let the equipment do the talking , I let my work do the talking! You just went to the top of my list! Good job as always! Be safe!
Awesome! Thank you!
I have seen you operate lots, you are good and very smooth, with a lot product in a short time,and I like the name of you truck ,very respectfully to your dad.
Thanks don
Counter weight is a big hunk of pigeon and it doesn’t cry when it gets scratched. Without moving parts it is just there to keep the rest of the machine and operator safe!
Love your small rants
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I work in a completely different field, 20 years in IT and software development but what you are saying and showing is spot on whatever the work. Training and knowledge is useful, experience is better, the peak quality is having the good attitude that there is always something new to learn. That is the real wisdom and your comments and past videos actually show you do that. I don't mind inexperience in my team providing they are enthusiastic to learn and get better, your videos and people show that in spades, or perhaps I should phrase that buckets. :)
I like the way you taking kept up the good work
Hands on experience for new guys, and watch and learn, like you said.
With your rant about truck drivers same here on the west coast!!🤷♂️🤷♂️🤦🤷♂️🤦🤷♂️🤦🤦 the buddy system, and wait for each other. Some do that. That’s a bunch of bs. I’m a dump truck driver but I don’t play that game. Load and go! 😂😂😂 when I get loaded my boss says take your time going but hurry back👍🏻😉
I appreciate the explanation of what you are doing.
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Great video beautiful property 🇺🇸
Looks like lava flowing down!
Screw the haters. That’s my opinion. You do great works and have a great channel. I’m glad you take the time to share all you work and thoughts with us.
Lol thanks buddy
Well said ! If those people worried about scratches on their machines and are continually painting and prepping them then they don’t have enough work on. I’ve never seen a good machine that doesn’t have ‘wear and tear’. Just like your favourite boots. Keep up the good work. Flamin’ mud!
Great job thanks for sharing have a great day and stay safe out there
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Fun video thanks 😊
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Great work Mike!
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Your attitude towards people with experience is what helps you be successful. Attitude and flexibility towards your work can overcome a lot of obstacles. Thanks DP.
Thanks John
I have to agree with John your attitude sets the latitude
@@kenthammarstrom8255 you wwwwwh
What you are saying is so true 👍
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As long as you are happy and you are doing a great job. I wouldn't care what other people think.
I love me a good rant! 😂
You tell them #dirtperfect
Great video Michael
Thanks Tom
I agree with you on the counterweight ,it just happens.
Let your stand for it's self
Mud will wash off with a whole lot of water your equipment is used not abused keep the vids coming
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that was interesting , and informative . thank you
Captain is always good for a laugh. Good video.
Thanks mike
love the hold video keep it up
Good video again my friend good job operating excavator you know how to run it be safe
Thanks buddy
Another great video and ya saved a couple of critters. Safe travels
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Awesome Job!!
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Scratches on the counter weight are like callouses on your hands. Work happens. Scratches are experience. That snapping turtle was sitting there looking for his wife and kids.
Like that
Hey DP, you asked for comments. I'm not a professional operator, I'm a low voltage tech. The way I see it, if you have a few scratches from swinging over your blade, that's a design issue. If you are hitting the counter weight on trees or other objects that's carelessness and a completely different conversation.
Like several have said, it's a machine. I understand wanting to take care of the equipment, but you also have to be willing to to get in and get the job done.
As always, great work in the dirt and on the camera work!
Thanks ron
You are a lucky man
I don’t think I have ever seen such shiny, pretty dump trucks.
This is one time I am glad. We still don't have smellavision. Lol God bless
Lol
Keep it up your the best, great video
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Amazing knowledge 😉
I’m a young operator and small business owner but I learned by getting my cdl, operating and driving trucks go hand in hand a lot. After years or driving and loading dump trucks with various equipment I got enough basic knowledge to start operating and learn more from there.
Machine is a beast of burden - you ain't scratching it, you ain't using it!
The mud on your counterweight, is a sign that you are working and feeding and looking after your family!
This was a Mudperfect job. Lol God bless
Good work dp but best part was Phil hollering make her walk it to you Michael 🤣 😄
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Love watching your vids.I agree with you about getting experience on anything .An old Army Dentist showed me, a 17 year old how to anticipate his moves and to see ahead of him .That was a life skill I still use to this very day and now I'm 70.
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You are right with the counter weight it is only a little paint
Just shows that you're working it
Cornbread and bacon! That's a triple hinge!
You tell them dirt perfect kick ass
Experience is the best teacher in about all aspects of life. It is pretty sad that the majority of today’s work force either don’t want to work or don’t care what kind of job they do.
You do many more of these kinda jobs and you'll need some mats like ol Chris!
You don’t need mats as long as your careful
Scratches paint is not damage it is part of the wear on the equipment/ character.
Is the machine functioning as it should and well maintained. YES that is what truly means everything. Keeping the equipment clean and functioning with minimal on the job breakdowns keeps the cash flowing in not the paint job.
Enough said. Keep up the great work.
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Dave
I wouldn't worry about a little paint rub Rookie. Lol God bless
People who have unscratched machines either don't work or only work in clean environments. But their attitudes don't matter. You are right, your work matters and you do good work.
you are correct my machines worked all ight thats all that counts frank....
it's been two years but your comment on experience is spot on. I have 35 year in my field and 7 years managing. In my field I grew up in an aviation shop with my dad and uncle, went to college for automotive, worked in several dealers starting at 18, worked with the dealer's race team for several years, built and raced my own cars for 25 years ( did it all from fabrication to head porting and flowing) and ran my own business for 25 years. The people that were my friends were Ford and Chrysler engineers. So much experience that 99% of the mechanics out there never get. But it seems that everyone with a computer is an expert. So many internet arguments. My first racing mentors used to tell me that the first rule of racing was "never argue with idiots". Rarely do I answer posts on the internet any more in observance of that rule. I could never be a RUclipsr for that reason and I appreciate what you do. It doesn't take long watching your videos to see that you have the experience and integrity. Tough sometimes your mechanic videos make me crazy but I bite my tongue. ;)
I also was in the excavation business and your work should do the talking for you if you need new paint for that you are in the wrong business. man, I think you do a great job keep up the good work.
Preach it DP! Grain hauler's are the same way and then complain about long lines!
I like keeping my truck and trailer clean but corn and soybeans are dusty so I figure it shows I'm working. Great video once again and thank you for sharing!
I call that slot dozing. I do the same thing with a skid loader too.
Yup
Counter b weight/mud trowel
Years ago (68-70) I worked at a full service gas station. Every few months we had pull the floor grates in the the service bay and shovel and/or bucket out the mud in the grease trap. We called the residue "la blah" That stuff stunk like some of the stuff you dug out on that job.
Your ability and your work is what's important NOT the scratch s your 100 percent right
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I keep forgetting to mention this Mike if you read this I would absolutely love to have Big Mama and Big Daddy of logger Wade on the podcast I'm not sure Big Daddy would come on willingly but Joanne would I do believe. I would absolutely love to hear Mama and Daddy's rendition and here about Wade bringing brought up by them
Neat video Mike
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your take on equipment and work ethics are right on, if it's to pretty to use should leave it at the shop, truck drivers are the same in whatever industry you work in, always run in packs
If you have time and room let the gray stuff lay on top and dry out some . If not seams it never drys out long as it's under ground . Seen a few old drill pits . 30 plus years old and still like the stuff you dug up . We sank a skidder in one couldn't even tell it was there till I hit it . I'm saying it been there 30 years from talking to landowner .
Yr absolutely correct Mike,if you can see the finished product before you start yr site work you have a gift.I like OJT On the job training. You can't have wasted moves when operating yr equipment, it's costly and wasted time
Glad you spotted that turtle. I spied him earlier in the video crawling toward the mud and the dozer. Happy that you relocated him!
I like the guys that buy a good beefy four-wheel-drive truck then refuse to take it offroad because it might get scratched. In my opinion, you don't want it scratched park it in a garage, and don't drive it.
Lol true
@@DirtPerfect gotta luv the ones that bitch moan whine that their shocks,springs squeak creak on anything but blacktop/concrete. gawd forbid that $50k grocery getter ever sees anything more then a trader joe's gravel lot
That’s part of the “ Little Man Syndrome “ !!!!
You know what they say, "Haters are gonna hate" .. I am a retired master carpenter, Haters complain if you have to use a catspaw you aren't that good of a carpenter.. I used to hear it all the time.. Funny part is, I owned the company and it was my employee's doing the ragging, LOL.. Not often the owner work's his ass off more then the help.. LOL .. That's another reason I like your channel, You are always doing the brunt of the work... But on that old pond mud, a lot of my farming buddies, say's that mud is great for growing crops in, cause of all the bacteria & decomposing plant matter in it.. I know it smell's real bad, Yet I do see if you let it set long, there is gonna be lots of grass growing on/in it...