Really great that you and Tyler are taking the time to teach Shane what you both have learned in the trade. Also it's good to see Shane wanting to learn and hopefully become one of your regular finishers. I think he did an awesome job!
Yes I agree….if you want good workers and workers that are highly skilled….this is how you do it….my sense is that demeaning and yelling like a drill Sargent will get them to do what you want but only as much as they will do so to not be yelled at…I bet that guy willbe a great finisher soon…
I watch your videos because I used to do this for 6 years. I enjoy watching you do it because it brings back fond memories but I don't miss it one bit, good lord did I hate doing concrete lol.
Shane is doing a great job! I'm more than twice his age and I've done some small slabs within the past few years. It definitely takes practice to get it to look good. My front patio project required about 3 pallets (60# bags) and I used the 'Steele Mixer', completely manual (no power). One bag at a time, working solo. Much respect for Shane getting deeper into the trade. (btw, tell him I loved his "Valley Girl" song 😉)
To much brother Shane getting in there. Shoutout to the bro passing on the knowledge and techniques to be a asset to any concrete team. I just started concrete and the guys i work with wouldnt even take the time to show you or explain any of this if you dont know your stuck on clean up spectating hoping that these grown men would pass on their experience to the younger fella. God bless Odell love your operations man people over here in NZ gotta take notes on how to run efficiently with quality finishes aswell as a positive team working environment. Take care keep up the top tier work. Cheering for you Shane on your future endeavors. Will be on the lookout for more videos to learn from so i can try show these fellas to teach me properly. Greatful for your in depth step by step walk-throughs learn more from watching a couple your videos than from the guys that employ me
Neat video lads, Great to see Shane getting on the tools I think he is more than ready to step his game up and do more finishing etc ! [Extra pay Shane lol ]
I like to use plastic film underneath, on amateur jobs I do around my place, just to retain moisture for the cure and waterproofing mainly. Maybe not that much difference in final strength though.
1) How much time do you have to finish from the first pour from the wheelbarrow to the last and then from the last poutr from the wheelbarrow until the final smoothing must be finished? 2) What is the maximum area one can person can pour and smooth on his/her own?
Great vid. Question why 4500 vs 5000psi? What are the pros and cons of both aside from cost? Second question is there any kind of slope for drainage? If not how do you decide how tall to make the slab to avoid flooding or constant water sitting at ground level?
Funny and clever how you tricked Shane into finishing the slab while you and your bro sat around and watched him work. Just kidding. Best way to learn is to do what you're trying to learn. And that's exactly what you did. He now has a valuable skill. So, I imagine he got a huge raise right?
It was nice to see Shane get the hands-on experience. He did a very nice job.
Really great that you and Tyler are taking the time to teach Shane what you both have learned in the trade. Also it's good to see Shane wanting to learn and hopefully become one of your regular finishers. I think he did an awesome job!
Our pleasure!
Yes I agree….if you want good workers and workers that are highly skilled….this is how you do it….my sense is that demeaning and yelling like a drill Sargent will get them to do what you want but only as much as they will do so to not be yelled at…I bet that guy willbe a great finisher soon…
post more of you teaching him and his progress please ! you drop a lot of gems for us DIY folks while you're teaching him, thanks for the vid!
I watch your videos because I used to do this for 6 years. I enjoy watching you do it because it brings back fond memories but I don't miss it one bit, good lord did I hate doing concrete lol.
I'm sure you get this all the time, but you're pops really rocks and its extremely cool to see you following in his footsteps.
Thanks Appreciate
Shane done good for an apprentice.
I’m sure he will get a lot better once he more practice.
👍👍👍
Shane gonna be getting a raise soon.
Shane is doing a great job!
I'm more than twice his age and I've done some small slabs within the past few years. It definitely takes practice to get it to look good.
My front patio project required about 3 pallets (60# bags) and I used the 'Steele Mixer', completely manual (no power). One bag at a time, working solo.
Much respect for Shane getting deeper into the trade. (btw, tell him I loved his "Valley Girl" song 😉)
Great job Shane, Timmy & Tyler 👏👍 And awesome homeowner bringing the donuts 🍩🤤👍
Bingo
Looks like a day at the gym. Great job guys! huge effort!
PS- did yall sell the Mud Mixer? Seems like this would have been a good job for it
Great job guys, another great looking slab. Shane is doing a great job. Keep at it you’ll be a great finisher in no time. You have great teachers
That's the plan!
Man these videos are so doggon relaxing :D
To much brother Shane getting in there. Shoutout to the bro passing on the knowledge and techniques to be a asset to any concrete team. I just started concrete and the guys i work with wouldnt even take the time to show you or explain any of this if you dont know your stuck on clean up spectating hoping that these grown men would pass on their experience to the younger fella. God bless Odell love your operations man people over here in NZ gotta take notes on how to run efficiently with quality finishes aswell as a positive team working environment. Take care keep up the top tier work. Cheering for you Shane on your future endeavors. Will be on the lookout for more videos to learn from so i can try show these fellas to teach me properly. Greatful for your in depth step by step walk-throughs learn more from watching a couple your videos than from the guys that employ me
Awesome
TY
Normally when dudes are looking at racks on a phone it isn't for a truck. 😂😂😂
Yea I hear that
😂😂😂😂
What are you 12?
Is that what all those guys on the unemployment line are staring at while they wait?
Great job Shane lookin smooooooth!
WTG Shane! Nice finishing work!
Thank you! Cheers!
I remember seeing the one with the rebar to split the bags. Good idea.
Yes
Neat video lads, Great to see Shane getting on the tools I think he is more than ready to step his game up and do more finishing etc ! [Extra pay Shane lol ]
Love this type tie downs
I like to use plastic film underneath, on amateur jobs I do around my place,
just to retain moisture for the cure and waterproofing mainly.
Maybe not that much difference in final strength though.
When do you remove the forms ? Did you use a release agent ?
Sweet tutorial 👍
Kia Ora & Good Morning from Unsworth Heights, North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand ...Another Great Video Bro.
Good morning! Thanks!
1) How much time do you have to finish from the first pour from the wheelbarrow to the last and then from the last poutr from the wheelbarrow until the final smoothing must be finished? 2) What is the maximum area one can person can pour and smooth on his/her own?
Great vid. Question why 4500 vs 5000psi? What are the pros and cons of both aside from cost?
Second question is there any kind of slope for drainage? If not how do you decide how tall to make the slab to avoid flooding or constant water sitting at ground level?
Why would you need slope for a slab your building a shed on?
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I went and watched your video from 7 years ago mixing concrete. Way to call your future self a atud. Well played 😂
I appreciate that!
Yep, Shane is doing a good job :)
Always good to teacher Your trade brother.👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Right on
Set up an obstacle course for Shane with a loaded wheelbarrow, I want to confirm something 😅
atta boy shane!
Y’all are the best !! So pretty much once you set your forms, you used the excavated dirt to put on the outside of the forms ?
Nice it ended up in the shade
with the rebar grid, why did you lay a piece from one corner to the opposite corner? Love the videos, thanks
Good job Shane
Shane knows glazed buttermilk is the best! 😉🍩
It looks good
Funny and clever how you tricked Shane into finishing the slab while you and your bro sat around and watched him work. Just kidding. Best way to learn is to do what you're trying to learn. And that's exactly what you did. He now has a valuable skill. So, I imagine he got a huge raise right?
No, but it's inevitable
What did you mean, “come back and polish the slab”? I thought Shane did a great job. ❤❤❤
Do you have good luck with that Makita rebar gun
@Odell, do you make the mix a little wet to keep it from setting up too quick?
I've noticed that a lot of your pads don't have footings. Is that not required in your area?
What instances would add a base for a pour? Like say if I was working on a parking pad in my backyard. Would I add the base?
Location and soil conditions
A lot of PSI for slab?
Dave do you ever mess around with tension slabs? In AZ we don't even dig footings for foundations
Yes I have a video up in AZ with post tension slab
Sounds like you have 2 extra guys for this 1 man job !
It's beautiful boys~!
Is the funny float also magnesium?
No
Fiberglass
Why no sub base? Thanks
👍👍
Man you should invest in a mud mixer at half of the labor and same amount of time.
Pouring concrete is a breeze...finishing is a bitch and requires true art!
I only came to enjoy the pastries !
Not sure if it happens to anyone but I get dizzy with the camera movement
Same here. I skip those shots with the head camera.
Good to know.
solo? i guess those are invisible people you're working with
First
Right on schedule
TY
That fence looks a mess.
True
Needs work, lots of work.
What's wrong,?
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Wouldn't it be super slippery when it's polished? If wet or oil drips in shed?