This guy’s concrete videos are awesome - he goes into very specific details you can use to do your own projects at an elevated level. Not a lot of needless chatter but lots of very useful tips and techniques. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Nice looking walls! Thanks for showing the process! Great that the customer wanted the holes. Nothing is perfect, its nice that some people appreciate that.
I loved this sort of thing when I was in the trades- creating things like this which had some artistic flair and customers trusting you to provide the end product they were after. Huge satisfaction when the customer is happy.
little tip from France: insert a PVC tube in the pole ( post ? Not sure about my translate ) to be able in the future to insert the wires for a camera or lights
Concrete veterans are always cool, chill people. My family has a concrete company 3 generations deep now, ive also worked for another company where it was just me and 2 older guys. I was the tool bitch, ran the buggy, helped with forms and demo for the most part. But both my uncle and these other guys were amazing finishers. Loved doing stamp jobs the most, and I miss the feeling of satisfaction I’d get from doing a good job, and it turning out beautiful, took a lot of pride in that line of work. getting off of work after a day of busting ass is an amazing feeling, it’s like a natural high. The job I have now is cake compared to that, and I miss it
The guy who I bought my house from did concert work for a living, and left a bunch of stuff behind. I found a bunch of metal wedge things. After seeing you building the wall, I was that's them. But yours were shiny. Great job, you made it look easy.
I saw the beginning and saw the plywood and thought “ oh here we go “ because it’s not MDO but it turned out . Would recommend getting the Milwaukee 16ga battery nailer and dewalt nipper/nailpuller for chamfers.
That’s tight work! Just found your videos a few days ago. Your RUclips production value is just about as perfect as your hardscape work. So Interesting. I’m local, I hope to come across your work soon.
I'm always so envious of the aggregate in residential concrete. I do concrete construction and it pretty much has boulders in it lol. Once I get some more experience, I think I'm gonna open my own business and focus on residential
Thank you for the video. I like your format, and the lack of disco-music and hype that the other builders use. I have watched about twenty of your videos. I have never worked in a job that uses my hands, unless you count typing or moving a computer-mouse. I have no common-sense when it comes to such task. During the COVID pandemic, I have had thousands of hours to just sit and go stir-crazy insane. I have watched at least 2,000 hours of RUclips, since the pandemic started, in addition to over 10 years of normal watching. I practically have an Associate's Degree in RUclips Viewing. I live in Texas far from a large major city, but almost in the suburbs. I see concrete trucks coming and going as the city expands, and workers ( mostly from south of the Texas border, who speak no English ), doing 100% of the work, building roads and laying bricks. I do not see any way I could fit in there, but I do speak some Spanish.
Yes I've been there and done that. On crews where I was the only English speaker and my Spanish was none existent. Got the jobs done but not a lot of communication.
I did formwork for concrete for 18 years. Never saw any concrete in a deck wall or column poured without a vibrator. All our wall panels had studs 1 foot on center and we built and chamfered the bulkheads before we installed them. We usually ran our whalers horizontal across vertical studs. The bulkheads would be nailed thru the wall panel with 8 penny duplex and chamfer was nailed with blue nails. Of course the liner devices would have turnbuckles and the column would be locked up with column brackets. With what you had the wall and column came out not too bad. Good job. Personally I hate the raw look of concrete. Probably because I saw it for 18 years. Also, they did come out with fiberglass rods that you can use as ties instead of snapties. The fiberglass ties used a sort of cone that you slid on and butted up to the whaler. Then you locked it by using a pipe to fit over the tie and drive wedges into the end of the cone. Don't dare hit the tie with the vibrator though because the cones would start to loosen. Snapties are the bomb though, aren't they?
The whole time I was thinking 'why not just build a wood wall'.But when I saw the finished product it all becomes much clearer.I would love to see this home when it's finished.Are they going to put grass in the spaces between the slabs?
can i ask a question. is it okay to leave a poured concrete without plaster? does it affect the durability of the structure if we do not use any plastering finish?
hello love your video! just a question. is it okay to leave a poured concrete without plaster? does it affect the durability of the structure if we do not use any plastering finish?
You mentioned this was special ply wood from a supplier. what makes it different from plywood from a big box store? is it treated with a release agent (noticed you didnt mention your synthetic Mobil one application). The chamfers on the edges look awesome BTW
Note for next time , it’s easier to break ties before stripping plywood. In your case it was a small enough wall to do it the way you did , but if you get to bigger walls it becomes a pain 😀 awesome job as always. Also allows you not to scratch the concrete.
bro i have a question. is it okay to leave a poured concrete without plaster? does it affect the durability of the structure if we do not use any plastering finish?
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Man I can watch his videos all day, I find them interesting and relaxing.
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Yeah its nice watching other people work, while im sitting on my ass. Lol
100%!!!
Me too bro... Love this works
I do!
This guy’s concrete videos are awesome - he goes into very specific details you can use to do your own projects at an elevated level. Not a lot of needless chatter but lots of very useful tips and techniques. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Glad you like them!
Nice looking walls! Thanks for showing the process! Great that the customer wanted the holes. Nothing is perfect, its nice that some people appreciate that.
True
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thats some of the best forming i ever seen, given the scale of work involved.
TY
I loved this sort of thing when I was in the trades- creating things like this which had some artistic flair and customers trusting you to provide the end product they were after.
Huge satisfaction when the customer is happy.
I concur
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Wish you guys were up here in northern Central Valley
Me too
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The TRUE BEST IN THE WEST! This one was very interesting, great work as always!
Thank you very much!
I can watch these all day.
thank you :)
Idk why I find these type of walls so cool and satisfying
I need this. This is drive-by protection.
Liscensed carpenter and concrete guy here in Canada. Thank you for posting your videos I learn something new everyone I watch one of your videos.
Great
YW
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That forming is art work. Best demo to the point I think I could go out in the back yard and slap one up. Thanks for the detail.
You bet.
Get it on
Got to say it again.. your videos are 200 percent... so interesting and detailed...
TY
Wow the chamfer on the corners really adds a nice detail. Perfect proportions.
I concur
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My favorite show!
Hi Richard
Thanks for the tunes
I binged watch all of the videos ! Great work!
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David Odell is THE MAN! Love all your vids!
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Is it ever nice to see such professional work. Great video, thank you guys!
Our pleasure!
little tip from France: insert a PVC tube in the pole ( post ? Not sure about my translate ) to be able in the future to insert the wires for a camera or lights
Solar
Concrete veterans are always cool, chill people. My family has a concrete company 3 generations deep now, ive also worked for another company where it was just me and 2 older guys. I was the tool bitch, ran the buggy, helped with forms and demo for the most part. But both my uncle and these other guys were amazing finishers. Loved doing stamp jobs the most, and I miss the feeling of satisfaction I’d get from doing a good job, and it turning out beautiful, took a lot of pride in that line of work. getting off of work after a day of busting ass is an amazing feeling, it’s like a natural high. The job I have now is cake compared to that, and I miss it
Sounds familar.
TY
Love to see finished project in 12 months! Looking good so far!
Yes
Me too
Love this video the aesthetic is beautiful. Would love to see more like this
finally some vertical work! good stuff
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I love the industrial design the owner has gone for, great commentary
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I like that unfinished look !! Great job as always.
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The guy who I bought my house from did concert work for a living, and left a bunch of stuff behind. I found a bunch of metal wedge things. After seeing you building the wall, I was that's them. But yours were shiny. Great job, you made it look easy.
Very cool!
We call them cat heads or cow pussies in the south
That is SOOOO cool!! I want these walls all around my property now!!
It's a nice solid look
Your voice over is fantastic !
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That’s a nice looking little wall
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Looks real nice!!! Good to see you finally wearing a mask
I do occasionally
Only when he goes into lowes or home depot.
I love the eye for detail that you have
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Raw concrete walls are so nice. Very modern.
I concur
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wow that set up's more complex than i thought. yes, 110% form work. educational at how it reveals the air entrainment coming off the truck.
Good point
Boy!! i wish to have 4 concrete columns to hold my 2 floor porch like here .Beautiful work ,
Good idea
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I saw the beginning and saw the plywood and thought “ oh here we go “ because it’s not MDO but it turned out . Would recommend getting the Milwaukee 16ga battery nailer and dewalt nipper/nailpuller for chamfers.
Good idea
TY
I do these type of walls all day at work mr Odell good stuff
TY
Love that pitted look. Beautiful work.
TY
That’s tight work! Just found your videos a few days ago. Your RUclips production value is just about as perfect as your hardscape work.
So Interesting. I’m local, I hope to come across your work soon.
A good possibility
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Glad i watched this, me an a buddy gotta put in two columns for some gates n learned a few extra tips thanks i love your videos
Glad to hear it!
These videos are so satisfying I could watch them all day, you guys are total pro's.
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That form work right there is why you make the big bucks.
I wish
Lol, Dont we all. But reguardless beutiful work. Love the vidz keep up all the good work cuz its a dieng breed out here.
I'm always so envious of the aggregate in residential concrete. I do concrete construction and it pretty much has boulders in it lol. Once I get some more experience, I think I'm gonna open my own business and focus on residential
good idea
You may make less money, but more gratifying
Love your work. From Central Texas.
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"right ways and wrong ways to use a vibrator" 12 year old me is laughing so hard right now!
OSS
I was gonna say my ex could give lessons if need be.
@@Bill_N_ATX
Interesting
Imagine the back of a pink tarzan sticking out of the concrete slab after vibrating it for too long
You will know when you get it wrong...
Remember gentlemen your set up is the most important, if it’s done right you’re pour will be good 👊🏽
True
Don't forget us concrete addicted ladies ;)
Looks beautiful
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Thanks David I sure enjoy your vids as I'm going to attempt a small retaining wall my self this was so helpful. Keep on posting please... Tks, Mike.
YW
GL
Love the raw concrete look with all the work showing. Great formwork as always.
TY
Enjoyable. Unusual driveway to garage.
Glad you enjoyed it
Very clean product. Keep up the great work and stay safe. 😎
TY
He'll be pleased with that . Nice job .
I concur
TY
Very nice detailed work my friend.... Awesome video....
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful walls.
Outstanding work!!! I need you here at my house!!!!
Any time!
Nice job David love your channel back in the uk 👍
TY
It came out great. Everyone needs to get some hard cover outside their front door in case of mostly peaceful protesters...
I concur
That is beautiful wall.
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This is like the fourth time I've watched this video. We are building a house and this is what I need - not want :)
Good choice
GL
Ok I'm back...
Thank you for the video. I like your format, and the lack of disco-music and hype that the other builders use.
I have watched about twenty of your videos. I have never worked in a job that uses my hands, unless you count typing or moving a computer-mouse. I have no common-sense when it comes to such task. During the COVID pandemic, I have had thousands of hours to just sit and go stir-crazy insane. I have watched at least 2,000 hours of RUclips, since the pandemic started, in addition to over 10 years of normal watching. I practically have an Associate's Degree in RUclips Viewing. I live in Texas far from a large major city, but almost in the suburbs. I see concrete trucks coming and going as the city expands, and workers ( mostly from south of the Texas border, who speak no English ), doing 100% of the work, building
roads and laying bricks. I do not see any way I could fit in there, but I do speak some Spanish.
Yes I've been there and done that. On crews where I was the only English speaker and my Spanish was none existent.
Got the jobs done but not a lot of communication.
Very cool job Dave 👌🏼
TY
You do great work, a true pro. I just don't get who are the people that don't like your videos.
Hard to say
Really good info👍🏼 this guys work is solid/ odd place for wall but that’s customer’s choice.
Getting it on
OSS
Great work. Love seeing the form work. That’s magic.
Thanks a bunch!
What kind of release agent?
Any idea as to the reason for this wall? Love this vids!
Nice work as always
TY
I did formwork for concrete for 18 years. Never saw any concrete in a deck wall or column poured without a vibrator. All our wall panels had studs 1 foot on center and we built and chamfered the bulkheads before we installed them. We usually ran our whalers horizontal across vertical studs. The bulkheads would be nailed thru the wall panel with 8 penny duplex and chamfer was nailed with blue nails. Of course the liner devices would have turnbuckles and the column would be locked up with column brackets. With what you had the wall and column came out not too bad. Good job. Personally I hate the raw look of concrete. Probably because I saw it for 18 years. Also, they did come out with fiberglass rods that you can use as ties instead of snapties. The fiberglass ties used a sort of cone that you slid on and butted up to the whaler. Then you locked it by using a pipe to fit over the tie and drive wedges into the end of the cone. Don't dare hit the tie with the vibrator though because the cones would start to loosen. Snapties are the bomb though, aren't they?
As always very nice.
Thanks again!
GREAT JOB, David! 🙌😷🇺🇸
ty
Great work gents!
Much appreciated!
Awesome video. Thank you
My pleasure!
Nice work !!
Thank you! Cheers!
The whole time I was thinking 'why not just build a wood wall'.But when I saw the finished product it all becomes much clearer.I would love to see this home when it's finished.Are they going to put grass in the spaces between the slabs?
maybe gavel or bricks, will have to wait and see what david says in the next pour video
Decorative gravel was his plan
Awesome project for any house as an entrance, and safe. Keep the ideas coming. Like always a great job we’ll done.
Thanks! Will do!
Haha damn Dave I'm impressed with the work you do. Your amazing!
Keep up the great work and the awesome videos!👍🏽👌🏽🙏🏽🙋🏽♂️
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Good job man I've doing concrete since 2012 and this looks mint 👌
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can i ask a question. is it okay to leave a poured concrete without plaster? does it affect the durability of the structure if we do not use any plastering finish?
Nice Work 👍
Thanks ✌
I noticed you using a wheelbarrow to catch the water/gel while you were priming. Will that just tip down the drain?
it goes to the dump
You create excellent videos, thank you.
Glad you like them!
Very satisfying, nice work.
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Great job
TY
Nice work sir.
Thank you kindly
Looks great!! Can you ever reuse your forms?
Yes if it's full panels
213k subs to a concrete pouring channel. I bet even the channel owner can hardly believe that. Good job.
I concur
Wow that’s really neat. It’s a little different than your regular jobs. It’s going to look really good tho
I think so too!
TY
Looks great
Ty
hello love your video! just a question. is it okay to leave a poured concrete without plaster? does it affect the durability of the structure if we do not use any plastering finish?
Good video . What tie system would you use if you were making a wall against an existing wall and didn't have access to both ends of the snap tie .
Have to drill and screw
You mentioned this was special ply wood from a supplier. what makes it different from plywood from a big box store? is it treated with a release agent (noticed you didnt mention your synthetic Mobil one application).
The chamfers on the edges look awesome BTW
Yes it is pre oiled
And it’s 7 ply so its more layers to make it stronger overall
Top job!
TY
Hi David, I’m just curious if this were your home would you have gone with cast in place concrete or used hollow tile block and coated it? 🤔
Probably block in this setting
Good question. I guess, it's all preference! I must say, this wall has a different feel to have this way when I know it's all full concrete.
Have you ever used or considered coil and cone spreaders with threaded rod ? It's initially more work but much easier to strip and reusable.
Haven't used that system, I'll check it out
Note for next time , it’s easier to break ties before stripping plywood. In your case it was a small enough wall to do it the way you did , but if you get to bigger walls it becomes a pain 😀 awesome job as always. Also allows you not to scratch the concrete.
Sounds good
bro i have a question. is it okay to leave a poured concrete without plaster? does it affect the durability of the structure if we do not use any plastering finish?
so satisfying , thank you so much Sir )
YW
@@OdellCompleteConcrete much love and Respect from Algeria )
Nice work, most of the work looks like it goes into making the forms though .
True
Which is why as a carpenter I love form work! Liquid GOLD! ;)
Very nice!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Do you need a permit to build something like this
Great video...can I do the same idea for my privacy fence > columns...straight rebar then cover it...thank you have a blessed day and be blessed
Sure can
Nice! David do you have a preference on knee pads? I've gone through many pairs and haven't found ones I like.
troxell
The chamfers looks great, a soft corner, what’s with the gaps in the driveway?
Decorative rock is going there
Very educational thank you
YW
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