My Most Expensive HARBOR FREIGHT Purchase So FAR!!! Is it WORTH the Money? Plate Compactor
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- My Most Expensive HARBOR FREIGHT Purchase So FAR!!! Is it WORTH the Money? Plate Compactor
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When backfilling and compacting trenches, it is recommended do it it in layers. Like: add 4-6 inches of fill - compact it, then repeat! Trying to compact a trench after it is fully filled will most likely not give the desired results. Also, as you found out, running a compactor over mud isn't such a great idea.
in construction they are called lifts 6 to 8 inch lifts
@@henryknight7876 --- OK, fair enough, but back in the 1960's whenever I was on the handle of one of those compactors building electric substations out in California, we just called them layers of backfill. Ran pneumatic tampers as well.
@@terrye6196 well i'm not in or from California, but I am in Louisiana and have done dirt/fill work in Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina also I am a Q.C. Manager for the US Army corps of Engineers and have done levee's for them several times was only trying to help you
Don't think he does his research first
@@henryknight7876 I’m none of the above but my experience with the Army Corps of Engineers is they can’t build a sand castle and make it right. Dealt with them on lake shore projects and the end result was worse than the initial problem.
I purchased a Harbor Freight plate tamper 5 years ago when I was building a paver block patio. In those five years, at least 10 friends and family members have also used it for their own projects. By far the best thing I have ever purchased from Harbor Freight. The only advice I can give is to keep the air filter clean.
I agree GH. Also change the oil frequently. Oil is cheap compared to a new engine. Have a great day.
Good morning Lumnah Acres. Al, why not lower the rippers on the box scraper and run them through your leech field to till the soil & remove roots and stones and also ditch the upper side of the driveway to drain water down to the culvert . Have fun and keep extra underwere handy !!!!
Happy Monday from Wisconsin - I just pulled out over 2 and a half **correction*** gallons not pounds *** of potatoes from my little garden. I planted a dozen seed potatoes and cut them up. Al...you were right I did get a good crop. and how exciting it is going to be as I eat from my own garden. Next year I will fertilize the soil better and get even more. Congrats on your new toy. We are having so much fun watching you two prep your off grid land. Have a great week and God Bless!
Fresh potatoes are the best
I don't know what it is about growing your own taters, but it seems to be so rewarding... even though potatoes are purchased so inexpensively at the store. It almost doesn't make sense to spend the time and resources to grow your own, but it appears to be SO satisfying! Glad you had a good haul and learned some for next year! Thanks for sharing...👍
We're in Wisconsin too! North side of Milwaukee, where are you guys?
@@samvalentine3206 Where I shop it's $7 for 10lbs.
I’m from Jefferson county Wisconsin!
Things are getting real interesting on this project. Simply breathtaking. Thanks for sharing.
Al be safe with all your project's. It is exciting to see the many projects you ate doing to the off grid property ready!!
Something to consider - using #2 gravel is good for a top coating on your driveway, but to establish a good base, try getting some bankrun- larger stones mixed with sand for a great driveway base. Then top with your #2 unwashed gravel.
Yes this!
This might seem mean spirited but it's not meant to be. Watching the compactor sinking was just the laugh I needed to start my day.
It's exciting to see things moving along so fast now. Best wishes.
Nice job on the driveway. Have fun with your new toy. Wonderful to see things coming together there. So happy for you. Sending blessings your way.
Watching you try to compact mud was very humorous. Made me chuckle.
You are the first person I've ever seen conpact mud.
Thank you for the video. I do look forward to watching them. Have a great week.
I love how you guys are getting along on your project and I love how you wife does simple meal of three things
Outdoor with the Morgan’s (CZcams) bought the same one. He used his to compact the cement floor inside the building he built. He laid something so the floor would be heated that was poured over with cement. About 75 or so yards was poured.
Al, I've had my HF plate compactor for almost a decade, it's been a great runner and for the money, I don't think you could have gotten anything else any better for the price.
I also bought their portable sawmill earlier this year for the same reason, not to mention that every other brand I tried to purchase, had a 4-6 month period, before they could get it shipped. I got mine in 5 days and have been using it for months and if I had bought elsewhere, I would still be waiting for it to arrive.
Enjoy seeing you and the content you put out there. It's been a wet year for you so far, not so for us here in the Pacific Northwest. I hope the weather settles down, so you can get everything accomplished before winter storms set in. Can't wait to see the tiny house get underway.
Keep up the GREAT work!
Gina, I had to take my garden down last year and when you started picking the frest tomatoes and cukes I was REALLY envious. Beautiful.
Doing a Great job! 👍🏽Remember to take your time with a clear mind. God bless your family…
Seeing how well that plate compactor worked, I'd say you picked a winner. I hope that wet spot isn't a natural spring seeping thru. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for sharing the new toy, I mean tool. It will surly come in handy for many projects over the years. You're going to be very busy over the next couple of months getting all these jobs done and inspected. Hope the contractors/workers, materials and inspection teams keep up the pace. Have a Blessed day.
Thanks for another GREAT video,loved it guys!!!!
Keep the video coming guy I look forward to them all
Great video and a good chunk of work done
Glad it's coming together. I can't wait to see some builing!!!
That should work out well for you. Mike Morgan ("Outdoors with the Morgans") has one of theirs. He knows construction machines, and he's quite happy with his.
good morning family this cucumber salad is very good with rice and beans it is delicious 😍 a fried egg too 😋😋😋
Hi Al, love your work. I would use your skip loader to compact as you go. Fill the bucket with dirt and drive back and forth. on the final lift use the Vibra plate. I would use the scraper in the back of the skip loader to grade it, also. it will make it smoother. Keep up the good work.
Gooood morning from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great day!
Howdy there, David! Hope you and yours have a great day too! 👍
Good morning David
@@teresahyneman4349 Good morning Teresa!👋
Awesome job on the drive way .we don,t have a harbour fraight in NOVA SCOTIA WISH WE DID .THE STOMP-ER WORKED WELL
Al, speaking from experience your not using your biggest asset, the tractor. With the bucket, you can spread and level the gravel not to mention, haul more.
I was looking at that box blade, just sitting there all alone…
@@kevincameron8437 what does the machine sound like
Hey Al. It always amazes me how good and entertaining your content is. Just keep up the great work. Good morning from Ireland.
Al, I thought you and the whacker were gonna disappear down that quik sand. 😂 Good job in keeping it going 👍
I really like your new toy, Al. Hope you had a great weekend:)
Great video, I am going to get one for gravel compaction
Bring you boom closer to the cab might make grading a little easier for fine touches. Thank you for all the great content!
Nice to see someone who still has faith in Harbor Freight. I used to like them and buy regularly until I had so many failures that I now rarely buy anything from Harbor Freight.
Like Al..our store never has what I want in stock....hmmmmm might be that way all over. 😆🤣😂LOL
Good job with all of the progress. Maybe find some old lawnmower handles and switch them with those on your new piece of equipment. Looks as though they made them for short folks like me.
Looks like you need a longer handle on the compactor.
I agree, it looked like he had to slump over it to get it across the driveway.
I hope you are ready for some Rain, remnants from Fred. Where I live, in Eastern, PA we are forecast to get anywhere from 3" to 5" of rain from the remnants of Fred, Plus about .33" of rain today on top of that. Stay safe.
Looking forward to next few videos!
Hey AL, once you get rock pile low enough. Take your box blade drag it and level where you need it. You can get a better looking job with the box blade. Just an idea.
I, too was a bit surprised Al didn't use his box scrapper on this one. But then he knows the hassles he has in switching out both vehicles and attaching the proper implement.
@@dwighthires3163 Yes he already had the box blade on the tractor. To me it would have been easier. But he made it work that what count.
I like that Bobgatti. It is a great tool! 👍😁
Good work today!! Everyday progress wins in the end!! Love the content!! Dinner looks great stay blessed you guys!!
Good morning Al, Gina, & Olivia! I am excited right with you. Really does seem like you've accomplished a lot in such a short time on our end of the camera. I know you have been busy on the off-grid property. Fall is almost upon us.
Love watching you guys with your sunny sky's and gardens everything is right in your world here its a disaster so many out of homes or have lost their homes 😞 along with co-vid and now a election. Kind of depressing so thank you for your video it is really appreciated thank yous thank yous love your level headedness love and light gina al and olivia 💕🙏👍god bless
I agree with you! A lot of people find peace and happiness, for many different reasons, by watching Lumnah Acres videos! I am so stressed about what is happening in Afganistan! The Afghan people are "good" people who don't deserve to be run out of their homes, beaten, raped, tortured, or killed!! All white people, all Afghans who help whites, all afgan police, and all Afghan military are being killed!! The Taliban now have enough power to greatly increase US terrorism!! This world needs a lot of praying for all of the disasters that are happening and will happen!
Here in salmon arm bc we got rain on some of the fires can see the mountains today still a bit smokey... Got a good sleep not worrying about fire over night.. Hope the rain keeps up... Taking down pool have to wash everything soot on everything..
Wow, that has to be hard to have the fires close to you. I hope you don't get burnt out. Take care.
Hi Al, those Predator engines are basically a Honda GX Series Clone. The big difference is the air cleaner and all the sheet metal parts (shroud, recoil, and gas tank). Those engines should always have the gas run dry if they are going to be moved or stored. Turn off the black fuel valve and let itself run the carburetor out of gas…then you have zero problems with the carburetor or gas running into the oil. Hope this helps you….
Good advice about running the carb out of gas.
I bought that same compactor about 8 years ago I also bought some wheels and bolts about 8 in Long to go through on the holes on the side of the compactor to roll it around easy peasy
Good idea!
Gooood morning Lumnah's everything is looking so good up there! God bless y'all!
Howdy Loren! God bless you and yours as well!
Good save on Tippy the Excavator! Luckily your bucket arm was in the right position for you to right the 'Vator. Your water on the culvert might be a sign of a hidden spring?
I love the way you filmed/edited the intro to Gina’s cooking! Very nice!!!
Great job on the homestead.
We bought the chepo WEN plate compactor from Menards. Worked well enough for us. About the same price, and slightly higher advertised compaction force.
Good Tuesday mornin Moose Crossing ... hope you are having a nice day AL, Gina & Olivia .. take care.
Maybe there is a spring there. Always seems to be wet. Thanks for sharing your journey!
Gina prepares such beautiful meals.
There is something called road plastic (it is black in color) you lay it down first on your roads before you lay your gravel down. This way your gravel won't disappear into the dirt. Holy COW took my breath away for a couple of seconds when you almost tipped over whew whew whew you saved yourself for sure good thinking. God's blessings.
Already prepping the leach field good.
ive been using two old plate compactors to crush rock for a few years, custom rock crusher... took some engineering but works well and made use of old equipment
Looking good...you might want to think about an extension on the handle to save your back. 😉
My second patio going in at this house. This time I purchased the same compactor because of the price, especially the cost of used ones. Having it on hand while the project is progressing is a must. Quality of this unit is by far enough for how much I will use it in it's lifetime. Would have been cheaper to rent but having to get and return it wasn't worth the savings. At the end of all my projects I'll sell it or just keep it to loan out.
I think that's a nice idea to hang on to it to loan out. I wish every county had a tool library and a fab lab.
Al the proper way to avoid continued settling of your trenches is to use water to jet ,Using water helps to fill voids with dirt.The next step is to use a roller with spikes embedded that you pull behind a tractor.The roller is nicknamed “sheeps foot”.The spikes are flat at the tip to enhance compaction.Hope this helps.I enjoy your channel.Thanks
Can’t wait to see All the New Buildings..👍😎
Congrats for your hard worked progress. Those peppers looked amazing!
It will be a real bonus and it will pay for itself vey quickly. Wonderful going home to beautifully cooked food.
Morning, y'all are rocking it.
That compactor looks fun!
I have a plate compactor from H/F and haven't had any problems with it yet I'm putting some wheels on it to make it easier to move around. That's the only thing I see to be a problem. I like your videos I'm hoping you get dry whether for you so you can get off to a great start on your build
I bought a couple years ago and still running great There Predator motors are all top notch
In Australia those plate compactors are always called “Wacker Packers”. Using a wacker packer on mud or wet clay surfaces creates liquefaction or a bog, not a great idea. 🇦🇺
Haha. Lend me your Wacker Packer for the weekend.
Just as I was about to say "You should have bought a Honda" it started, way to go! LOL!
We are getting snow on 14ers mountain this week in CO
Love the progress!
Great job with the gravel! I would've dug out the wet stuff and replaced it with dry, but that's Florida for ya, looks like it'll dry out fine
The new driveway looks nice and it will be interesting to see what's coming.
A couple of thoughts. Why not give the driveway a slight crown so that any water can run off to the sides and more easily to the ditch keeping the center more stable. Also it could be useful to place a suitably large rock on each side of the driveway to mark out the culvert. That will be good marks for trucks and trailers to avoid accidental damage to the culvert ends.
Great music again
As you noticed (LOL) compacting wet soil or gravel just brings water to the surface and creates a large soft area. Top the wet area of with a thick layer of dry gravel and just lightly compact, not to long, and let it dry/stabilize.
Liquefaction
That is a great addition to your tool shed! On the same note, it won't be sufficient enough for the pad of your future home. You need a big one with more power behind it for that as you really don't want nor need the ground to move under your pad. That one you're going to want to rent, or have a professional team with the big mac daddy ones, come prep the pad for you.
Goooooood morning Lumnah family from Melville Saskatchewan have a blessed day your life is about to get even busier good luck hope everything runs a scheduled
I just came along and seen your video. I'm going to have to subscribe. Lol your hilarious. Do you do humorous videos every one?
Gooooooood Day , Al , Gina & Olivia ,
It appears to me like the excavator can do a fair job of compacting it self. Although the plate compactor is probably better for pinpoint compacting. The compactor also looks fairly easy to use. At least in the forward direction. The plate compactor will settle itself into the mud pretty quickly. I've seen an animal that does that also. A turtle or perhaps a bull frog ? They hibernate in the mud. Compact the mud for too long and you'll need the excavator to get it out . lol
Lumnah Acres II looks like it will give you something to do for quite a long time.
When you were filling the gas tank on the plate compactor , why did you not use the battery powered pump ? Less work ( trying to hold the gas can up and hold it steady ) and no spillage.
Gina, Al bought a new tool again, don’t spare the rod.😂😂😂 cool, so many things to level off on the new property. Have a great week. God bless.🕊🏴❤️ p.s. definitely made for a chinese night, could have put a longer handle on it. Does the job well though.
Those red bell peppers were beautiful, Gina!
Good luck with your new toy, but what's wrong with build in the USA ???
Well done
Good Morning Al, Gina and Olivia.
Mike from Outdoor with the Morgans bought one and loves it. Hope you like yours also.
Dig it all out and build a bridge across the trench.
I hope 2 trucks come together, one to pull the first one out when it goes axle deep.
Hope that I'm wrong.
yes i saw that scary to watch thought you would go over nearly hahahaha was amazed the compactor did all that thought was really for small jobs did good !!!
Praying for God's grace and favor with the inspection lovie. GOD BLESS you are doing so well. Just love you guys so much sister in Christ. N.z.
I have 3 motors from harber fright and all still running today 4 years old this month good motors if you take care of them.
Oh man...I did the funniest thing. When you started to fall into that "quicksand" I said "Nooo" and clicked on the video to stop you from going down. My hand was already on the mouse, so it happened in a spit second Haha.
Outdoors with the Morgans youtube strongly supports this plate compactor. Good Job!!
Hi Al, have you ever thought about using road fabric, I work for a highway department here in New Hampshire and where we have used it we have no mud, may want to ask your dirt guy about road fabric, your videos are awesome
Yeah, got one of those plate compactors back when they had 20% off coupons. Still only used it once so far on a spot by the curb around my Water meter. I thought it would stop the grass from growing there, it didn't.
This was so satisfying to watch 😍
Love your new toy 👍
I use a small de thatcher (around $30) on the back of my riding mower to level out driveway or lawn (you can put on a few small blocks for added weight) THEN compact a level surface. But then again I buy STONECRETE - it cost more but turns into concrete. My second driveway is rock hard & level...
I’m a fan of harbor freight power equipment. I have a bunch of generators I use on roofing projects, a welder and plasma cutter. If you treat the machines right you get a lot of value for the money. As far as those gas cans go, I have a few of the ones you have and think they are garbage, I like my old school round 5 gallon cans way better. Good job up there pal!
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That's funny when you said putting John Deere oil in it might make it run like a Deere. That new tool is pretty impressive in how it solids the gravel up. The driveway is a lot of area to cover. It must have taken hours to cover all that. It looks good. Did I see you almost tip over clearing the leach field in the excavator? The GoPro did catch it because I did see it. That cucumber salad you made Gina looks delish. Nice dinner. Thanks for this video.