Building concrete footings for a cattle guard Hole dug with a John Deere 317 skid steer SkidPro Stump Bucket used as a "backhoe" skidpro.com/sk... 3 yards of concrete
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you did an outstanding job on the cattle guard. back in the late '40s and early 50's on the farm in Tenn. we made then basically the same way, but we used logs and 2X4 instead of concrete and steel pipes. (Mississippi gulf coast)
Great work! When I worked for a farming company 85 percent of the time I did work independently, but it was a Labor of Love and I didn't call it a job it just came naturally. Unfortunately, the company closed down and I'll never find one like it again. Every day was a different work order. Thanks for tip on how to build a cattle guard.
....Lots and Lots of Dedication and Effort to not only build the Cattle Guard Forms and get the concrete poured....but also to Video Record and Edit all of the footage of you project....Thanks for showing all of us How-to-get-Things-Done....
Much props to you brother for doing all that work by yourself but we have been using that cattle gar here in Mexico for years and it works great. Good video
"Of course the hole was a little bit too narrow so I had to dig it out"... hey, that's my line! Good show. Thank you for sharing. Definitely helpful (and yes, I am in Texas, too!)
@@LewisRenovation I'm actually trying to solve a problem of ice on a long sloped drive for my girlfriend's parents in TN. I thought that a good ol TX cattle guard would provide the grate and lessen ice buildup that would keep them from sliding down the hill.
Нравится мне, как они там заморачиваются на элементарными вещами. Главное у них есть все, что бы так заморочиться, и Техника и инструмент и бетон прямо в поле приезжает! )))
Mostly that much work because of my heavy clay soil. My dad 18 miles west of here can just put a cattle guard directly on the ground because he has rock on the surface. But my place sure looks better in the heat of summer.
Thank you for the nice comment. Hard work has its rewards. A fully loaded concrete truck drove over the cattle guard the other day and had no issues. I
Nice work and I feel for you in the heat as we get our share here in GA to. Hard to believe 1.7 million people took the time to watch someone else work hard in the heat. (me included)
My grandpa had one of those in his property now it's back in the 70s pretty much looks the same there's a little difference I was trained nice seeing how it was made cuz I was a little kid back then I can't add a general idea how it was made I was pretty close to Hope I was thinking nice to see the work you did I thought it turned out pretty decent what it's used for I do know
Cattle guards also work for horses, as long as the horse can see it. On dark, foggy nights they will walk by feel and easily cross one and wind up standing in the middle of a paved county road. A road where no one obeys the 45 mph speed limit, even on dark, foggy early mornings. A compact pickup doing 60 mph hitting a large horse sounds just like you would think it does.
Just had found your channel. Man congratulations, you did this amazing work by yourself. I'm working now, but promise that will watch all your videos. Liked so much because I love to work by myself too. If you want something perfect just do it. Have a wonderful week.
Never needed this type of bridge. Cattle wont cross? Like them not going down stairs i guess? Ive seen plenty when i was a kid but never thought the purpose was that cows just dont cross them? I did notice them standing behind it before installed. Thought the dog was scaring em! Lol! Great vid!!
@@LewisRenovation i grew up passing by them going to town and never understood what those things were for. Cows dont like unsure footing? Scares them a bit? Looking at other vids sence, i now get it. Awsome that it works!! Thanks for the reply!!
you should put a narrow strip of expanded metal where you walk up to lock the gate incase you fall thought it. i know a guy that fell through one and broke his leg and the dude was stuck there for five hours until they found him. thats if you put a gate there :P
@@anthonyspicer874 yeah a lot of them have a little walk way made out of expanded metal so u dont hurt yourself by accident, shit happens then you step on it no matter what anyone thinks. freak accidents happen
I build my forms first...Then I know how deep / wide the hole will be...... Spray paint the ground so I can see as I dig.... PLUS.... My driveway doesn't have a BIG HOLE in it as I am back at the shop building....... And the cattle LOL at you......
What kind of weight will that handle? We usually build two perpendicular concrete supports approximately dump truck width apart for duallys with heavy loads, like concrete trucks, dump trucks, feed trucks, grain trucks, etc... Great video though. best wishes and good luck.
What a beautifully done book czcams.com/users/postUgkxo4aMFkUegBx-KHPIJlfwKPHu7kQXAR9N ! The text and the photographs are brilliant. It is thorough and genuinely informative. Joseph Truini got another winner! No one does it better! Love the Cape Cod Shed with the Blue door!
With screws and hard work
you did an outstanding job on the cattle guard. back in the late '40s and early 50's on the farm in Tenn. we made then basically the same way, but we used logs and 2X4 instead of concrete and steel pipes. (Mississippi gulf coast)
Thanks for commenting. I'm sure vehicles were a lot lighter back then. I had to make this one to support a concert truck. Take care.
Fantastic effort and result. Clearly you're quite skilled. The quality of the work is admirable.
I learnt quite a bit from your video.
Thanks.
Thank you for the great comment! Are you working on a similar project?
Great work! When I worked for a farming company 85 percent of the time I did work independently, but it was a Labor of Love and I didn't call it a job it just came naturally. Unfortunately, the company closed down and I'll never find one like it again. Every day was a different work order. Thanks for tip on how to build a cattle guard.
Your welcome. I worked for a large ranch when I was in my teens and it was an enjoyable job as well
A lot of work yet you still did a video on it. Thank you for the video.
Your work is appreciating. Thinking of working alone is great but doing is really different. Hats off to you...
Thanks! Sometimes you've got to just get started.
....Lots and Lots of Dedication and Effort to not only build the Cattle Guard Forms and get the concrete poured....but also to Video Record and Edit all of the footage of you project....Thanks for showing all of us How-to-get-Things-Done....
Your very welcome sir. Shooting video adds excitement to is generally a long day.
@@LewisRenovation how big was your cattle guard and how far apart was the pipe
Much props to you brother for doing all that work by yourself but we have been using that cattle gar here in Mexico for years and it works great. Good video
"Of course the hole was a little bit too narrow so I had to dig it out"... hey, that's my line! Good show. Thank you for sharing. Definitely helpful
(and yes, I am in Texas, too!)
Are you installing a cattle gaurd? Good luck!
@@LewisRenovation I'm actually trying to solve a problem of ice on a long sloped drive for my girlfriend's parents in TN. I thought that a good ol TX cattle guard would provide the grate and lessen ice buildup that would keep them from sliding down the hill.
Lucky I left icy roads when I moved back to Texas when I got out of the navy. Hope you figure something out to help your girlfriends parents
Thanks well done. We've had one for the cattle yard scince 1970 and can't imagine ever having a gate there.
Thanks. Yes, they are much more convenient.
I think you earned a beer this day. Nice job. It is hot like that where I live in Western Australia. We NEVER complain about rain.
Have a good day mate
Nice Job. I dug a hole and used cinderblock for support. It kinda works but I am thinking of "borrowing" your idea. Gotta love Texas Summers!
Thanks for commenting!!
That’s amazing building your stuff by yourself.
Нравится мне, как они там заморачиваются на элементарными вещами. Главное у них есть все, что бы так заморочиться, и Техника и инструмент и бетон прямо в поле приезжает! )))
хех заплати много денег и приедут и ктебе с бетоном )))
very interesting, never imagined a cattle guard was this much work, however, the cows seemed to be most interested in what he was doing at one point.
Mostly that much work because of my heavy clay soil. My dad 18 miles west of here can just put a cattle guard directly on the ground because he has rock on the surface. But my place sure looks better in the heat of summer.
Very well composed and produced... If you ever get tired of Texas heat & Ranch work you may have a job as a pro youtuber! Texas...Gotta Love Her!
Thanks for the nice comment! I think I might need a few hundred thousand more subs before I go pro :)
That was a ton of work for one person ,, Thanks for sharing
Thank you the nice comment.
Naaaa he cheated ! The dog helped him.:)
When you said poor mans backhoe I spit my drink out because my poor mans backhoe is a pick and shovel. Nice job. Great video.
Yeah, your right about that. Thanks for commenting!
Pick & shovel All Day
Good work lewis
Thank you!
Farm where I was born had a cattle guard with several Indian head pennies in the concrete.ya done a good job.
Thanks
I can see why you are successful, great job, quality work and you did it on a very hot day with out help, one tough dude! Congrats.
this here in Brazil is called a dumb forest, this prevents the herd of cattle from escaping and avoids the need for gates.
Good job. Lots of hard, hard work for one man. I have worn those shoes. It is never easy being like you...but it sure is rewarding.
Thank you for the nice comment. Hard work has its rewards.
A fully loaded concrete truck drove over the cattle guard the other day and had no issues. I
Really nice work! I've done things like that in unbearable heat. Always fun to look at it on a very good day. Think Wow!
Thank you sir
Nice work and I feel for you in the heat as we get our share here in GA to. Hard to believe 1.7 million people took the time to watch someone else work hard in the heat. (me included)
Thanks. Hard for me to believe that many people want to watch my cattle guard video as well. It's not even my best video
Great build and video especially in that blistering heat. and the dog's definitely know how to keep cool 👏👏👏
Thanks for the nice words. Take care.
You did a good job brother........ That cattle guard is permanently secure.......
thanks for the compliment
My grandpa had one of those in his property now it's back in the 70s pretty much looks the same there's a little difference I was trained nice seeing how it was made cuz I was a little kid back then I can't add a general idea how it was made I was pretty close to Hope I was thinking nice to see the work you did I thought it turned out pretty decent what it's used for I do know
Never complain about rain, yea buddy! Same here in namibie africa two yars of drought till now we got our first rain
Hopefully the rains continue for you! Take care in Namibia
Keep showing the Human Spirit, Brother! Blessings to You and Your Family in 2020!!
Thank you! May 2020 be a good year for you as well
El viejo y querido MATABURROS para los criollos......mucha tecnologia para poca cosa
Felicitaciones igual por el video 👏👏
Yes, a lot of work but worth not opening a gate several times a day for many years.
Great job. Farm work always has been very hard. All the best to you.
Thanks. It's hard but out sure beats being at a desk
doing the form work indoors on tables no less, terribly smart! Work smarter not harder! Nice example of good thinking bro!
Nice Terence to EC! And, nice video.
Not sure but hopefully a complement :)
Lewis Renovation & Repair I meant nice reference to EC. Essential Craftsman.
@@samsdad638 oh, I'm a little slow sometimes. He's one of my favorites.
Cattle guards also work for horses, as long as the horse can see it. On dark, foggy nights they will walk by feel and easily cross one and wind up standing in the middle of a paved county road. A road where no one obeys the 45 mph speed limit, even on dark, foggy early mornings. A compact pickup doing 60 mph hitting a large horse sounds just like you would think it does.
I bet hitting a horse can cause some real damage. Generally in Texas hitting livestock is the driver's fault.
TEXAS!!!!! Can't wait to move back
good work my man. Texas here and about to have to put 2-3 in and looking for the most efficient way.
Thanks. Probably the most efficient is to buy precast footings, but I could never find any
Good job Lewis!!!
Maaaaaaan What u did there is great work for one person thx for sharing
thank you for the nice comment
You did a much better job than I would of done.
Thanks! I've got another one to put in and I'm thinking about trying railroad ties. might be less work.
I thought you did a great job with this project and the video.
Thanks for tbe nice comment!
You should be proud of yourself great job 👍
Great job bro!!!
Really cool gives me an idea from my own ranch easy to do by yourself
Good luck on your projects!
Great Job!
Thank you
I'm from italy but i love Texas, best state in the usa
I agree! Hopefully I can visit your wonderful country someday.
Damn right
Just had found your channel.
Man congratulations, you did this amazing work by yourself. I'm working now, but promise that will watch all your videos. Liked so much because I love to work by myself too.
If you want something perfect just do it. Have a wonderful week.
You have a wonderful day as well!
one man machine... love it!
thank you!
Never needed this type of bridge.
Cattle wont cross? Like them not going down stairs i guess? Ive seen plenty when i was a kid but never thought the purpose was that cows just dont cross them? I did notice them standing behind it before installed. Thought the dog was scaring em! Lol! Great vid!!
They don't cross my 8' wide cattle guard but a couple do jump over my dad's 6' wide one
@@LewisRenovation i grew up passing by them going to town and never understood what those things were for. Cows dont like unsure footing? Scares them a bit? Looking at other vids sence, i now get it. Awsome that it works!! Thanks for the reply!!
@ascott They must be really scared of unsure footing. Shadows or even white strips will sometimes stop cows.
Forward - looking work, will last a long time.😊👍
And, God help, bless you throughout your life, today and in the future.
Damn Fine Work Sir! Very impressive!
Job well done.
Thanks!!
Nice video. I saw a poor man's cattle guard somewhere in Utah. It was white stripes painted on the asphalt. Don't know how effective it was.
I've heard white lines are effective, just need the $50k laying around to pave my road so I'll have something to paint them on. :)
I would have loved to send you some of our rain from Virginia, 2018 was the worst year, rained every other day.
I think its just the nature of Eastern US weather. When its wet in the east, its dry in Texas, and when its wet in Texas, its dry in the east.
Yup, it’s directly caused by El Niño, when it’s here we’re wet, and your dry and when it’s there visa-versa.
you should put a narrow strip of expanded metal where you walk up to lock the gate incase you fall thought it. i know a guy that fell through one and broke his leg and the dude was stuck there for five hours until they found him. thats if you put a gate there :P
That's a good idea.....
@@anthonyspicer874 yeah a lot of them have a little walk way made out of expanded metal so u dont hurt yourself by accident, shit happens then you step on it no matter what anyone thinks. freak accidents happen
If he had a gate, why would he use a cattle guard?
@@bobmaki3000 to keep human cattle out of an area
@@johndowe7003 I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you have a gate then there's no need for a cattle guard.
Nice work
Thank you!
Good job 👍
Thank you!
Texas farmers are the best👍
$&#@ yeah!
One of our rocket scientist politician was going to fire every cattle guard out there because she thought they were on the payroll 24/7/365
Where are you from?
@@LewisRenovation
NW Colo heart of the Gas Patch
That's funny.
great job
Thank you!
Nice work buddy.....built right, if its built tough.
Thanks for commenting!
I build my forms first...Then I know how deep / wide the hole will be...... Spray paint the ground so I can see as I dig.... PLUS.... My driveway doesn't have a BIG HOLE in it as I am back at the shop building....... And the cattle LOL at you......
Good, very beautiful, very beautiful.
Thanks for the nice comment
Greetings from Ireland. Super job 💪
Hello back to you from Texas!
You should have called a good friend to come help out
All my friends like the A/C too much. :)
@@LewisRenovation where you live i can go and helpyou for you nex proyect i like to lear samting new awesome proyect and nice video
Good work, nice to see the process, Cheers!
thanks for the nice comment
Moving! Good work!
Thanks!
Good job
Thank you!
Well done buddy!
Thanks!
Well done great job 👌
Great video!
Thanks!
Great job
in nz ..we say hard yakka..I.e serious hard work. top bloke
Thanks!
Expert job. Shoulda painted it tho. All that work you'd want it to last wouldnt you?
Thank you! It’s been my experience that steel not in permanent contact with the ground or water lasts pretty much forever even when not painted
@@LewisRenovation i believe some engineers call that..."controlled rust."
No esnada Los mexianos trabajamos mas somos mas jevi during note cras mui Buena idea 👍👍👍
Really nice hello from San Antonio tx👏🏻
Thank you! I'm just a couple hours north of you.
Cada uno tiene un capricho de Aser un puente para su coche y qué las aguas pasen por debajo estupendo la idea
Good Job Budd.
Muy buen trabajo sr. Quedó muy bien ese puente !!!
Muchas gracias senior!
Good video 👍
great JOB!
Thanks!
Nice job 👍
Dogs r smart.
GREAT video top job, well done being on your own
Great job....
thank you
Nice build
What kind of weight will that handle? We usually build two perpendicular concrete supports approximately dump truck width apart for duallys with heavy loads, like concrete trucks, dump trucks, feed trucks, grain trucks, etc...
Great video though. best wishes and good luck.
It's designed to handle 80 tons. I've tested it once with a concrete truck snd it did fine. Take care.
Great job. . It looks professional..
Seriously? You heard him it's just a cattle guard, this is a fucked up mess, honey combs, crooked forms etc, nothing professional at all
Who else came from iFunny wonder what a cattle gaurs was?!? S/O to learning me something today
Porządna praca. Pozdrawiam z Polski.
Dziękuję Panu
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Have a great day too!
muy buen trabajo.felicitaciones
muchas gracias!
Legal seu traballo amigo top
Tooth Bucket? Man beating yourself up.......
Don't fuck with the tax cowboy 😎
i like it
Yea...well... what was the humidity? Humidity level is what kicks your ass.
Probably 60%
Great job mate im from new Zealand
Thank you from Texas USA
Grating is good in six mm better than pipes
Not sure I understand the question. what do you mean?
Me diga, tu fez um buraco é fez uma ponte certo? Mas para que a ponte no meio do seco?