"Just due to the nature of where we live, that's how it works...gravity" - David O'dell I love watching these great videos showing the awesome craftsmanship, along with the occasional science lesson from the boss.
My first time doing block work I was 15yrs old and I learned how to setup the blocks, leveling bricks, concrete work of all kinds. I remember setting up the bricks because if they weren't setup correctly they were kicked over and I was running to grab another one. I learned quick, because the 100+ degree heat will wear you out quick. I did it for 2 summers and I was good after that. Hat off to anybody who works in the elements everyday. Keep up the good video's.
Odell, I'd like to see the actual filling of the bond beam and the verticals. I understood ur narration but I'd still like to see the work done. Great vid as usual
Nice! I’ve been laying between 5-6 hundred a day of these (except they’re 16 not 18) in the past 3 weeks. Different work method here in AZ but it’s nice to see other block layers do a good job.
Last block job I did, the masons I hired got the tan motor from the block work on the freshly finished driveway with sand finish. Was so mad because of the stains. Put down protection!!!
Great video, if you are working this fast what prevents the previous lines of bricks from going out of level as you tap the ones on top? What prevents the bottom lines from moving?
one of the finishes we used to do on blocks a bit dodgy using only one plank to walk on..better two for safety...was the bucket handle...we used an old half round bucket handle bent into an 'S' shape amd rubbed along the joint....I suppose you could use a piece of 1/2 inch copper pipe...
Every time someone does a video there is a group of people who have a doctorate in safety that will pick the video apart. Thanks for sharing the video it's very informative.
@@utubewatcher360 And I should listen to you why? I have family and friends who are in masonry, admittedly I am not, and I may not know every aspect of working with concrete but Odell does good work. Can you prove me wrong with your splendid concrete work? Go troll someone else!
Absolutely beautiful. I want to go my property the same but I have seen some properties with horrible block work. I just don’t trust anyone around here to do it right like you all. So I’m going to do it myself. I have a few questions if you get time to answer. I will be doing a wall about 120’ long but will have a 16’ sliding gate. Should I continue the foundation monolithic the whole 130 foot. Or should I do two separate and leave the gate area open? Also if you could go over how you do your 90 degree turns in the wall. I noticed where the gate was you built that little wall right up next to the main wall. But for the pool pump area you did it differently. I know it’s a lot to ask and you are obviously really busy. So I appreciate all that you show us
Love watching your videos! You and your crews do amazing work! The rain might have been nature's way of trying to get the block cutter into compliance with OSHA's crystalline silica standard... haha
Regarding the cold joint. Eventually that will be the break point after a long time. The earth got movement. Would it be better to reinforced that point with more rebars? Perhaps continue the block causes over 60 feet. I trust your experience and wish to hear your comment. Also what happened if i have 2 feet split or drop floor level over the neighbor's land? What is the rule of thumb over the maximum height for such block fencing? I assumed your fence height say 7 feet + 2 feet split level. Too high for such foundation to handle the load? Please advice. Tq. Appreciate that.
Mr Odell, I'm building a 4' tall, L-shaped wall to hide my trash cans. The short part of the L will be 8 feet long and the long part will be 10' long. Can you tell me how wide and deep a concrete footer I should prepare? I'm using 8x16x8 block in Central TX. I'm going DIY because I can't find a contractor to handle such a small job. Your helpful video have given me the confidence to give it a shot. Thank you sir. BTW...my daughters name is Layla....and I miss the OG intro music too!
Do I need a footing on a three high slump block wall with flat cap along the sidewalk just for stopping sprinkler run off water? I'm thinking of just laying down a wider bond beam block just under grade with steel and fill the cells with concrete. It's non retaining wall and permit is not required in my city.
I believe earlier in the video, mention made that the existing wall had quarter inch mortar depth on the courses, and the new wall had 3/8 inch mortar depth on the courses. Please correct me if this is incorrect.
@@xraydelta100 not talking about the bed joints lining up to old wall, talking about the head joints are off from bottom course when guy is laying it there not lining up on half bond
Hi David. Wonderful work by you and the team! Just a quick question for clarification: at the very beginning of the job, you cut out a section of the concrete slab at the back yard which were then patched up at the end of this video, at 15:35. How come that much of the slab had to be removed? there was a much narrower footing down the rest of the line.
Do you have any after pics or video of the neighbor side wall once complete . Or how does someone go about filling the less that one inch gap between the existing concrete slab and the new existing wall . Say around 15:55 . Awesome job btw
Odell Complete Concrete Gotchya, I have to do it to extend my driveway so would be awesome if you did. I’ve seen almost everyone one of your videos so I didn’t think you had.
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thanks for the timely response. I've found GATORBAR only has a #3 product to replace 1/2 " steel rebar. Are you familiar with other composite rebar that offers more than 1 diameter?
Is it ever hard for you to find workers because my dad owns his own masonry and concrete business and he can never find good help. Do you have any advice?
FishFind3000 block work is typically bid to the customers by SF. The only time we use per piece is when we are figuring out production per man, or when we want to sub the work to someone else (if we are unable to perform ourselves)
Yo ver Latinos trabajado y US hablando Ingles. Si nos nesecitan para algo. I see Latinos working and US guy talking English. They still need us any way.
good job uncle David 👍 But here it is you brought the 2nd generation block layers in correct but Donald Trump want's to keep them all out if you know what I mean not good ..
Здравствуйте уважаемый Девид ,я живу в России и у нас нет в продаже нет инструмента для concrete, не могли бы вы выслать мне старый инструмент, который вы не используете,буду вам очень признателен, спасибо большое
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"Just due to the nature of where we live, that's how it works...gravity" - David O'dell
I love watching these great videos showing the awesome craftsmanship, along with the occasional science lesson from the boss.
Yes
Makes more fun
TY
who ties your shoes
miss that OG intro music, I go back and watch a few old vids from time to time
That works I guess
My first time doing block work I was 15yrs old and I learned how to setup the blocks, leveling bricks, concrete work of all kinds. I remember setting up the bricks because if they weren't setup correctly they were kicked over and I was running to grab another one. I learned quick, because the 100+ degree heat will wear you out quick. I did it for 2 summers and I was good after that. Hat off to anybody who works in the elements everyday. Keep up the good video's.
Sounds familiar.
TY
Love watching bricks being laid by professionals.
Thanks
Rod
me too
TY
Lookup mike haddok he’s a mason. Makes nice videos.
Your voice is sooo calming.
TY
"Just due to the nature of where we live, that's how it works... gravity." 😆
OSS
@@OdellCompleteConcrete 2 things. Make this Quote a Shirt and......OSS? You do Bjj?
Definitely enhanced the property value. It is a wall to behold.
I concur
TY
You really hit that on the nail about Team Work for a large job like that. One can really see the detailed Team Work going on here.
Team work wins.
OSS
YES! Good teamwork is key!
Yes that's what wins the Super Bowl
Dude i love this guys. Your videos will outlive all of us while future generation enjoy and learn from the best
That sounds like a good possibility
TY
Odell, I'd like to see the actual filling of the bond beam and the verticals. I understood ur narration but I'd still like to see the work done. Great vid as usual
yess they never show much of that part
Nice! I’ve been laying between 5-6 hundred a day of these (except they’re 16 not 18) in the past 3 weeks. Different work method here in AZ but it’s nice to see other block layers do a good job.
Are using interlock block with no head joints?
It's a pleasure to watch professionals work.
TY
Awesome as always. What can i say, when your good your good. Thanks David and the team much appreciated.
TY
David. The wall looks fantastic. Baie dankie vir jou vaardigheid. Dit inspireer my baie.
Groete Christo
Awesome
Your videos have been awesome would like to see one of you walking through your tool inventory!
Thats intense but sounds good on a rain day
Big job. Turned out great!
TY
Details are everything, and you always give them! Great video!
ty
When you start singing the old tune and the new intro music hits you like a surprise hook...
OSS
Looks great!
TY
Very nice joint finish....I like it!!!!
TY
Quality of work 👌
TY
Last block job I did, the masons I hired got the tan motor from the block work on the freshly finished driveway with sand finish. Was so mad because of the stains. Put down protection!!!
true story
The wall came out really good! You guys do some great work!!
TY
wow beautiful wall! and that fireplace looked awesome!
TY
Robert
only the good stuff 👍🏼
Ty
You guys are the best!
This is like watching bob the builder but for us older guys.
right on
Those joints sure did get off in a hurry. Great place for a potted palm tree. Turned out great
Yes 1/8" times 12 blocks 1.5"s at top
Very good work. You guys impress everytime. Keep up the good work!
TY
Beautiful job! Great team!
TY
Like the new intro music.
TY
You need a quickie saw with a diamond blade for cutting block and a paddle drill with 5 gallon bucket for mixing mud. Really speed progress
We have all that but they choose this, probably because of so few cuts
Beautiful wall. I hope the neighbors were good to work with.
Oh yes beautiful in fact
Amazing
Thanks
Great looking job.
TY
For generations to come
Perfection
Good work, Odell
TY
Great video, if you are working this fast what prevents the previous lines of bricks from going out of level as you tap the ones on top? What prevents the bottom lines from moving?
Set up quickly, and stands on the aggregate
Looks really good
TY
Good looking wall!
TY
one of the finishes we used to do on blocks a bit dodgy using only one plank to walk on..better two for safety...was the bucket handle...we used an old half round bucket handle bent into an 'S' shape amd rubbed along the joint....I suppose you could use a piece of 1/2 inch copper pipe...
Yes whatever you have handy
Every time someone does a video there is a group of people who have a doctorate in safety that will pick the video apart. Thanks for sharing the video it's very informative.
Yes that's true.
TY
Man, you always do a great job!
TY
@@utubewatcher360 And I should listen to you why? I have family and friends who are in masonry, admittedly I am not, and I may not know every aspect of working with concrete but Odell does good work. Can you prove me wrong with your splendid concrete work? Go troll someone else!
nice work as usual...only good stuff
Right on
TY
was it raining! wow impressive!
Yes
Rain was coming down
A well built wall
I concur
TY
Absolutely beautiful. I want to go my property the same but I have seen some properties with horrible block work. I just don’t trust anyone around here to do it right like you all. So I’m going to do it myself. I have a few questions if you get time to answer. I will be doing a wall about 120’ long but will have a 16’ sliding gate. Should I continue the foundation monolithic the whole 130 foot. Or should I do two separate and leave the gate area open? Also if you could go over how you do your 90 degree turns in the wall. I noticed where the gate was you built that little wall right up next to the main wall. But for the pool pump area you did it differently. I know it’s a lot to ask and you are obviously really busy. So I appreciate all that you show us
I would leave the gate areas open.,
The corners are interlocked
Love watching your videos! You and your crews do amazing work!
The rain might have been nature's way of trying to get the block cutter into compliance with OSHA's crystalline silica standard... haha
Yes mother nature has its ways, don't try to fight them
LOL... As the Safety Officer in a local municipality, I can't rely on Mother Nature washing away bad evidence in our work sites... haha
great
Loved the intro!
TY
Man, I love your vids. These vids are great. Wish you did work out in Twentynine Palms.
Maybe one day!
Regarding the cold joint. Eventually that will be the break point after a long time. The earth got movement. Would it be better to reinforced that point with more rebars? Perhaps continue the block causes over 60 feet. I trust your experience and wish to hear your comment.
Also what happened if i have 2 feet split or drop floor level over the neighbor's land? What is the rule of thumb over the maximum height for such block fencing? I assumed your fence height say 7 feet + 2 feet split level. Too high for such foundation to handle the load? Please advice. Tq. Appreciate that.
retaining wall.
City engineered drawings.
Jesus, you are cutting blocks without blade guard! You're brave...
it's a little scary
I wouldn't call it bravery, rather something else...
No dust control or respirators either. Doesn't CAL OSHA have a silica dust standard?
Top
I hate laying regular 6's. I've never seen 6x18 split face block. Looks really nice. I wish I lived near you, I'd love to work for you.
me too.
these are slump stone
Mr Odell,
I'm building a 4' tall, L-shaped wall to hide my trash cans. The short part of the L will be 8 feet long and the long part will be 10' long. Can you tell me how wide and deep a concrete footer I should prepare? I'm using 8x16x8 block in Central TX. I'm going DIY because I can't find a contractor to handle such a small job. Your helpful video have given me the confidence to give it a shot. Thank you sir.
BTW...my daughters name is Layla....and I miss the OG intro music too!
1 x 1
Do I need a footing on a three high slump block wall with flat cap along the sidewalk just for stopping sprinkler run off water? I'm thinking of just laying down a wider bond beam block just under grade with steel and fill the cells with concrete. It's non retaining wall and permit is not required in my city.
A small footing will help the longevity.
4" x 8"
Nyce jawnts!
ty
Hey David. Did the neighbors go in on this wall together? Seemed like they were cooperative.
Cool. Thanks.
Yes
and both parties have to sign a property line agreement form
That’s grinder cut OMG Sketchy
Yes it is but it seems to be common practice.
No 1
Sweet! 👍
you did it again
TY
How did it get so far off the head joints from the bottom course
I believe earlier in the video, mention made that the existing wall had quarter inch mortar depth on the courses, and the new wall had 3/8 inch mortar depth on the courses. Please correct me if this is incorrect.
@@xraydelta100 not talking about the bed joints lining up to old wall, talking about the head joints are off from bottom course when guy is laying it there not lining up on half bond
Yes the exsisting wall was thin bed joints
Head joints looked off
Is it a good/bad idea to put a horizontal rebar at mid point of wall
The more the merrier
Great Work ;-)
TY
Would of liked to seen them grouting those cells Mr. Odell.
Buckets and buckets almost two yards
Hi David. Wonderful work by you and the team! Just a quick question for clarification: at the very beginning of the job, you cut out a section of the concrete slab at the back yard which were then patched up at the end of this video, at 15:35. How come that much of the slab had to be removed? there was a much narrower footing down the rest of the line.
The saw can only get so close to a vertical obstruction
Do you have any after pics or video of the neighbor side wall once complete . Or how does someone go about filling the less that one inch gap between the existing concrete slab and the new existing wall . Say around 15:55 . Awesome job btw
we filled it in with concrete
how much mortar did you use for lets say for about
100 blocks, did you buy pre mixed or did you buy mortar and sand?
About 4 bags
May i know what type of block is that? Is that a clay cement block non fired?
Slump stone
How big can a disk on a grinder get before it’s too dangerous? 🤔
Especially when operating it without the wheel guard. Safety third! 🤣
Depends on how large the guard is
Would you recommend pulling that palm tree in the front? Any danger of the root ball heaving the wall in a high wind?
I think removing the palm is a good idea
Do you have any videos of having to cut in a driveway at the road?? I
I dont think so but I have done it for asphalt patch backs
Odell Complete Concrete Gotchya, I have to do it to extend my driveway so would be awesome if you did. I’ve seen almost everyone one of your videos so I didn’t think you had.
How do you restore the grey colored concrete on a stamped driveway/front patio?
I'm lost at what I should do.
water base stain and seal
Mexican Power
Get it on
what are your thoughts on composite rebar?
I like it
@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thanks for the timely response. I've found GATORBAR only has a #3 product to replace 1/2 " steel rebar. Are you familiar with other composite rebar that offers more than 1 diameter?
I’m Trying to learn how to lay block
Practice makes perfect
@@OdellCompleteConcrete yes sir it does
How much does a wall like that cost?
Yeah, saturate with mortar then skree level with block
Get it on
Will there be a part 3 of the finished wall?
The gate and the fire pit
Is it ever hard for you to find workers because my dad owns his own masonry and concrete business and he can never find good help. Do you have any advice?
keep looking
How much does a wall like that run for?
7500
Odell Complete Concrete do you do work in the city of Chino?
Those Mexcians can work!!
OSS
En México no hacen las bardas con tan poco acero en la cimentación
Quote .....Those joints are so crooked.......15:52 priceless
you must be blind
Odell Complete Concrete he was talking about what you said about the joints on the concrete floor
Have you ever checked out South East Construction Products?
no
what are they like
It's a building material place as well. It's like a resource located in southern California. Search it up pretty cool.
TY
Do you fill the wall with concrete?
David said each cell that has the vertical re-bar was grouted.
Where steel occurs
Do you charge by sqft of wall or per brick?
FishFind3000 block work is typically bid to the customers by SF. The only time we use per piece is when we are figuring out production per man, or when we want to sub the work to someone else (if we are unable to perform ourselves)
Lineal foot
Did each neighbor go half on cost?
yes
IDK
..I drunk off of Mickey's malt liquor
NIce choice
So how does everybody go to the bathroom on these jobs ? Gotta lot of folks there....
Porta potty
Make sure the OSHA inspector doesn’t see that guard missing, they’ll fine you.
For sure.
Yo ver Latinos trabajado y US hablando Ingles. Si nos nesecitan para algo.
I see Latinos working and US guy talking English. They still need us any way.
OSS
The guys who did my 80 ft wall filled the cavities with concrete, they also didn't put a cold stop.
Confused why.
different building codes maybe
very tidy
TY
good job uncle David 👍 But here it is you brought the 2nd generation block layers in correct but Donald Trump want's to keep them all out if you know what I mean not good ..
Not all just illegal border crossers
So who payed for the wall? Was it one homeowner or did the two neighbors split it?
Yes this was a split, but not always
“Gravity”
Is real
Bob Villa had a episode where interlocking stone filled with stone was used for a "good Christian wall...amen..."
Interesting
synchronized
Bring back Layla!
I wish
Did you have to avoid copyright, or what?
Здравствуйте уважаемый Девид ,я живу в России и у нас нет в продаже нет инструмента для concrete, не могли бы вы выслать мне старый инструмент, который вы не используете,буду вам очень признателен, спасибо большое
This is an English channel! If you are gonna beg for handouts, at least do it in English!
Hello David,I live in Russia, we do not have such a hand tools for concrete, could you please share with me your old tools thet you don't use
@@user-eq4gw8ud8n Don't be a schmuck! You have the exakt same tools in Russia (бетонный шпатель). Nobody owes you anything!
Doesnt seem very economical
@@user-eq4gw8ud8n Spare us the profanities, and learn some proper English instead, blyat! 😂