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  1. J

    Photo Test for Showtime

    A little bit of what I've been working on the last few years. I'm going to try to post more photos, I'm a little rusty with this stuff. Hopefully you guys like pics as much as I do!
  2. J

    CCR.gov ??

    I'm thinking about signing up with ccr (federal government) to try to generate more work for my self. Just wondering if any of you are in this program and if it's worth while to join? It sounds like they are gearing it toward the smaller contractor, like myself. The projects they work with...
  3. J

    Do underground pipe locaters work???

    I'm looking for some reviews on under ground pipe locators. Are these worthy tools to invest in?? I've used several types and have not been too impressed- Your thoughts?!
  4. J

    Pond diggin photos

    There worth a thousand words you know! I'd love to see some of your work in this area. I'm bidding on a pond project soon. 150'x100'x12' Heavy brush and tree removal, year round creek runs through the middle of work area so I think I should expect high ground water. Also very limited access...
  5. J

    Is C.A.R.B. going away?

    I heard a rummer that the California Air Resource Board my get voted out of existence in November. Does anyone have more info on this? If this is true, we all should make sure to vote in this election. The CARB is going to put me and a lot of other smaller dirt work guys out of business here...
  6. J

    The pulse of America

    I just heard that the rescission is over. Hmmm. I'm a small excavating/constructing co. in nor. Cal. Every customer I come across is quite willing to absolutely beat me up over my prices. I'm starting to feel bad if I make more than my wage. But the customer seems to be in such a "shopping"...
  7. J

    Kobelco Blade runner, replace a dozer????

    I know the question has been asked. Could someone make due with one of these blade runners and due away with their komatsu d38-e? We don't do a lot of heavy excavation. But I do use the old d38 for clearing, finish work. These blade runners are very tempting though! I'd love to here from...
  8. J

    Water main installation pricing

    I'm bidding 3000' of c-900 water main. The bid is only for labor, no parts. My question is this, I need to come up with an installation cost, mainly labor hrs. The work path is very rural, no streets to deal with. There's a lot more to this whole thing that I've already considered, but...
  9. J

    Looking for a Photo (grade stakes)

    Hello all! I am continuing my on the job education. Or trying too anyway. I would love to SEE a photo or two of grade staking a fill. As you bring up the fill, how do you determine each lifts' exact placement?? I am still in the little leagues, so I don't have a grade setter! Therefore I...
  10. J

    Estimating Fill Qunantities

    I'm working on a house pad, coming up short on dirt. My question to you all is; what is the "best" way to estimate a fill quantity on a slope? Including swell/compaction. Are you guys pulling out your tape? Or are you shooting from the hip? This is a small house pad, split level. The extra...
  11. J

    Komatsu D38E-1 finish dozer?

    To anyone who has experience with this model dozer; would you say it's user friendly? Would you use it for finish work? I bought one of these models. I know I need to get used to it, but maybe it's more the machine than me? The blade just seems a little hard to finesse. Here's an oddball...
  12. J

    MX Track Building

    I know there are some of you out there. Are you getting any of this type of work? Are you able to find people who are willing to pay more than $2500? I'd love to see some pics too.
  13. J

    Building a cut and fill

    I just won a bid on a split level house pad. My question is this; the plans call for using the cut material for the fill material. The engineer has not calculated the quantity actually needed. So my concern is starting my fill in the right place. If I start the fill too far down, I won't...
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