Digging a driveway by hand.
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2022
- Yes a lot of hard work went into building my driveway. When you are on a budget, sometimes you have to put in an extra effort to get things done and that is what I did to build my driveway. It all started with cutting down a tree, removing the root and then a lot of digging to get it done. But it looks great.
I am completely impressed! Holy cow. I am in pretty good shape and there is no way I would try that.
It was definitely good exercise but I have to admit, I was pretty sore at the begging and wondered what the hell was I doing but I got er done. Very nice to have a driveway. Thanks. Stevo
Skid steer. Some day. When the lottery pays off. You are the working man. Good for you
I thought a lot about a skid steer but then how much fun is that. Thanks Bruce. Stevo
I was a helper on a construction job and the Boss asked why are you screwing the stakes on the board first ..I told him so
I can pound the board down level .The forming Guy said wow I have been lifting the board up and down and then putting the screws
or nails in it
😂
It only made sense to do it that way. The first board is always the hardest then it goes pretty smooth after that. Glad I have a driveway now. Thanks. Stevo
Man, you're strong man... I'm so glad to see your driveway had nicely done!
It was a therapy job of sorts. Everyday I would get some exercise by loading a trailer full of dirt and then do it all over again the next day. There were rain days so I did get some breaks. Thanks. Stevo
Nice work might try myself purely for the exercise and not being in a huge rush
That's how I approached it. Every evening I would load my trailer with dirt. It definitely helps if you are not in a hurry. Thanks. Stevo
Really good job, took longer than you thought but its done,if you rushed you would have probably sickened yourself well done achieving that job with only hand tools 👍
There was a lot of work involved but I feel I have achieved something. And it is so awesome having a driveway. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 well done
That looks like too much work for a guy like me who is already needing a quadruple bypass. You are doing a good job.
I really only had one day where it was a tough sled but I just took my time. It really feels good to be done though. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 it’s just compacted gravel and not a setup base for concrete?
@@haneyoakie14 That is right. I made sure I have a good gravel base, about 6 inches, so that in the future concrete would be easy. I am just using my truck to compact it so one should leave it a year before doing concrete. I don't know if I will go there. Stevo
Better than going to the gym!
That was my thinking. Stevo
There have been many times when I am in the middle of task, shaking my head, saying to myself, "This seemed like a good idea at the time." Besides your friends, do you think other people get your dry sense of humor? I literally Laugh Out Loud.
I will admit I was a little deflated when I decided to finish off to the street. I was going to take a bit of a break but I am so glad I finished. Now I can enjoy the rest of the summer without that on my mind. Thanks. Stevo
it's a good thing that is a heavy tractor,, that's exactly how I turned my little tractor,, trying to dump the trailer.
I remember that video, you hurt your hand. The big tractor saved me from unloading a lot of dirt. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 yes since the tongue of the trailer was chained to the bucket the trailer started going over an nothing else to do was take the ride.. lol
Put that down as one of the worst feelings in the world. It happens so fast you don't have time to think. Stevo@@MissouriOldTimer
Wow great job sir
It's one of those jobs I am glad I did. So nice to have the convenience of a driveway. Thanks. Stevo
Well Stevo you're definitely not afraid of hard work. I appreciate that about you. I had to ice my back and knees down just watching the video. One thing I learned having to fill holes in my driveway is it always takes way more gravel than you thought. I always say when I win the lottery I'm going to pave my half mile long driveway 🤣 Why do we park in a driveway and drive in a parkway???
I used the excuse that I was digging for the exercise but it was starting to wear thin in the end. I will admit that I was pretty sore at the beginning. Lotto money would pay for concrete. I guess we will have to put up with a little gravel. Thanks Dave. Stevo
Nope not me. I agree with the Bobcat thingy. Me to old to do any of that. As long as you did it at your pace and enjoyed the activity it is all good. I can not believe all the hard stuff you do. I would have crushed my house or neighbors with that large tree. Great job. Thanks for the videos.
I don't mind the hard work but truth be told, I'm too cheap to pay someone else to do it. I figure I got a few more years where I can take on jobs like this then I will have to start paying. I did confirm that slow and steady gets er done. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 I am with you when it I have to pay someone to do things I think I should be able to do but I now am at the older end of the spectrum with a bad heart as well. So I now have to pay folks to do some things. And it seems they never do a job as good as I think I would do. But things have to get done.
Wait!? Is this that tree stump area?
You can retitle this to that super popular video
Just searched for the follow up video on that now and found this 🙌🏽
Yep. The driveway was the reason for the total root removal. Normally you just cut the roots and take out the stumps but I had to remove the roots. Love the driveway. Would have been easier if I threw a lot of money at it but where is the fun. Thanks. stevo