How to make a Stylish Concrete Basin - Don't Make the Same Mistake I Did!
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2023
- I forgot to mention in the video that I made a concrete sink about ten years ago. I should've shown it but wasn't thinking. It was for our laundry and was much bigger and heavier than this one.
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I forgot to mention in the video that I made a concrete sink about ten years ago. I should've shown it but wasn't thinking. It was for our laundry and was much bigger and heavier than this one. :)
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I wonder if you could have burned out the plywood from the middle. It would leave ash, but I imagine the ash is easier to clean/sand away than all the effort you put into removal on this one.
@@weeveferrelaine6973 Using a piece of high density styrofoam (as he mentioned) is the easiest way. Just pour a little petroleum based solvent on it and it melts away. Much easier than stripping a form, one splinter at a time.
Beautiful work, as usual
The only drawback I can see are the lines around it that will collect dirt.
They could be filled with coloured epoxy to give a smooth surface, perhaps a beige tint that matches the wood.
Wouldn’t the concrete crack from the heat if you burned the plywood?
@@steffenschaeuf6759 Yes, if you tried to use a torch to burn out the wood, the concrete would pop and spall all over the place.
The “smooth/ribbed/smooth” exterior makes it look like 3 layers of material were used. Way cool job. We all appreciate learning from your first efforts! Thank you!
Glad you like it Blake! :)
What I always appreciate is your determination to finish no matter what obstacles you encounter. I admire that hugely as it's a discipline I don't possess! Beautiful end result - as always, Thank you sincerely for sharing.
I think I would have thrown it into the sun when faced with chiseling out the plywood.
I never even thought about giving in - there's usually a way to save most things. Glad you like it! :)
well it is a discipline you could possess, if your life depended on it. Alas, first-world comforts make one lazy don't it?
The part that makes you a craftsperson is learning to fix mistakes and take it in stride otherwise you'll never be able to learn (and apply those learnings) without constantly feeling like it's a failed project.
Nice work. As you discovered, right angles are the enemy of mold makers! Putting a slight angle on everything makes complicates building the mold, of course, but it sure does simplify removal! Showed the sink to my wife, and she got a thoughtful look on her face- until I pointed out that I just don't have time to build something like that!
Definitely need Draft Angle on your internal core box.
@@johnmcmunn3827only if you are reusing the mold.
Thanks Steve! I thought about adding a draft angle but knew I could get the mold out one way or another. :)
@@PaskMakesat least for fibreglass blowing air into it is a nice way to get things out. Though I'd be a little wary of how those psi's add up over that much surface area with something brittle like concrete.
@@zyeborm I had 3/16 Formica type laminate stuck to a small countertop and tried everything to unstick it. I picked up my air hose and was blowing off the top of the laminate and it blew into a small hole I had drilled, and BANG! The whole darn thing came unstuck and cracked in several places. Powerful thing, air pressure...
This mistake cost me hours of painstaking work, but I like the outcome better anyway.
I might have just thrown it against the wall. 😂😂😂
Your positivity never ceases to amaze me. Well done as always.
I most definitely would have distroyed it in a fit of rage.
@@turtleman190I was thinking the same thing: Five hours of sanding? Nope, I'd have tossed it on the garage floor and tried again or gone to the big box store and ordered one. lol
At around 2:00, if you want to avoid your plywood getting exploded when you use the router, it might be a good idea to use some blue tape to protect them, this way, the cut will be perfect and it will not explode as a result, i saw that trick on youtube some months ago. I can’t remember which one but it did works.
I had problems with getting sheetfoam, too. So i used spray foam in an old pastic container and after hardening i shaped the inner mold out of that block. It was also a lot cheaper as the foam sheets would have been 😊
That's a great idea and if I'd have thought of that I definitely would've gone that way. Thanks! :)
Man with no vanity builds vanity! I’m just a few minutes in and I’m already smiling that you face, through any project, the same issues we all have, and are upfront about it.
Glad you enjoyed it John! :)
Me being employed over 25 years in the prefabricated concrete building components I advise you to:
A - taper the sides of the mold-component of the inner of the bassin.
B - get to round of al te edges possible.
C - for small component as this base you can use compressed air, just mount a coupler to connect a hose connected to a compressor.
The looks are great !!
Thanks very much for the tips - I thought about a draft angle then thought it's just a one off and I'd remove the mold one way or another. :)
That contrasting ribbed and smooth texture make the sink look so good.
I've never seen a concrete sink that doesn't feel like a concrete sink. They all have that utilitarian, industrial quality but yours feels more refined and beautiful. Thanks for the amazing videos! :)
Turned out great Neil. I take my hat off to you for sanding those stains for five hours 🎩, but I guess when you’ve come that far there wasn’t an alternative 🌟
That's it Mandy - I wasn't going to give up at that point. Glad you like it! :)
Molds with patterns like that, consider place a small amount in and rolling it around edgways to allow the patterns to fill and release air bubbles, even brushing helps. Vacuum degassing or pressure would work too.
Thanks - something to think about fro next time! :)
Kudos, Mate! Five hours to sand out the CA glue. There are things I like to do that I wouldn't want to do for 5 hours!
Thanks Charlie! It was good audiobook listening time! :)
For the corners, if you do this again, make one corner block, drill it out, then cut into 4 pieces, one for each corner. Much easier than drilling out 4 corners.
I was thinking, "why not use a cove bit on the router?" A couple of ogees set at right angles could give the corners an interesting fluted effect.
This renovation is going to be amazing!!!
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You are an amazing craftsman and I always learn something new from your videos. Thank you for putting in the time and energy.
Thanks Robert! :)
As usual, your patience and persistence are inspirational. Looks awesome!
I'm gobsmacked at the beauty of it. I'm not a fan of concrete cabinets, countertops, and the like but I would love to have this in my bathroom. It looks perfect. The texture is interesting and all over it looks perfect with your cabinet. Thanks for sharing, Neil. Not only your "mistakes here" but your gorgeous sink.
Thanks very much Vickie and glad you like the overall look with the vanity! :)
Resting the guide of a reciprocating saw with the blade removed on the sides of a mold makes a good vibrating tool. Great job as always 👌🏼
This is fantastic!!! I can’t wait to see the finished sink cabinet and bathroom!
Again, Neil, your level of patience is astounding! Thank you for the inspiration!
Making your own concrete sink: 8/10... inspiring more than a million people all round the world: a really significant life achievement. Hats off to you sir!
I had always thought about making a tool holder for a wood lathe. The fact that you have precise control is what gives a metal lathe and advantage.
That's why I used it but it really would've been easy enough to finish on the wood lathe. :)
@@PaskMakes One of these days you might make an attachment.
I really love your videos. Your problem solving skills, your patience and the general quality of your work is exceptional. Keep up the good work. ❤
I started watching your RUclipss 4 or 5 years ago and your craftsmanship has come so far.
Way cool project I’m looking forward to the other cabinet and seeing it all come together. Thanks
Amazing final product!
If I had only about ten precent of Neil's patience and persistance I'd be a way better man.
Awesome project!
Excellent project....and a LOT of work! Thanks.
That tuned out really amazing. Great job.
The ribbed look on the outside of the sink is definitely different and turned out great. It stinks you had to go through so much sanding because of the stains. Can't wait to see more as this project progresses.
Thanks Mike! I wanted texture but still wanted something stylish - I think I achieved it. I didn't mind the sanding too much as I liked how it turned out in the end. :)
Wonderful. The grooves give it a natural stone look.
I am always amazed at your incredible patience
Happy Birthday🎉🎉. A little late but no less from the heart. Thank you for inviting us into the shop for some quality time.
Super nice project, thanks for sharing.
Well done Neil! That sink turned out looking great! 👍👍
Great job! Interesting to see just how much work goes into it.
Great work. You never cease to amaze with your projects
Great Video Neil.. Lots of helpfull tips in there. Im glad you dont hide mistakes - cause it adds so much more to the video know what and why things happened, and how you remedy'd them.
Nice one as usual! I love the love, precision and care you put into your work! It's the same way i do my job: I couldn't do it in any other way! Ty!🙏
It turned out very well. Looks nice.
love your builds and how you create solutions.
This is really coming out looking sharp! Nice work!. As usual, your patience and persistence are inspirational. Looks awesome!.
Impressive work. I truly enjoy warching your videos, and I’m very impressed by your patience 🙂👍
Another beautiful project.
please never stop posting such awesome videos, thank you
Great project as always!
Looks amazing… great job!
The shot of that large piece of the mold coming off the bottom is extremely satisfying!
And my condolences for the work that went into sanding out the CA glue. I hope your shoulders got a well-deserved rest afterward!
Looks really nice! I like the textured look (ribbed stripes) outside. Good job!
lovely build, looks great !
Excellent results, as always.
What a job.
It looks great!
It looks really great! When the yellow spots appeared, I already thought that would be impossible to repair. But you managed to make it look soo good!
Thoroughly loved it Neil, thanks.
Absolutely blown away by how fast you are able to sand this mold by hand. It's insane. I've never seen anyone move that fast!
That turned out beautifully.
Lovely bit of hand and mind crafts
This looks stunning!
A beautiful sink, great match for the vanity
Work of art. The way you made the mould is very good
This is really coming out looking sharp! Nice work!
This was amazing to watch 😮 great job!!
Looking great. 🙂
I always screw together my moulds, I never glue them; if doing deep casting then I add relief angles, 5 degrees relief goes a long way as help, but one has to think ahead how it is to come apart,
Happy birthday, Neil!
It's good to see someone putting a lot of effort into even the smallest things.👍
The textured sides are a nice touch. 👍
Consistantly the most innovative, interesting and inspiring craftsman on youtube... love ya Neil!!
Well done Pask! I admire that you try so may different things and especially that you show your mistakes. Again, we’ll done. Darlington, South Carolina USA
Happy Birthday Neil and may you have many many more!
Incredible job!
I really like the bubbles/holes/whatever in the planter and on the corners of the sink. I like the look.
happy birthday... hope this new year brings you everything you wish for, and more unbelievable projects like all the ones you share
I love the ridges on the outside. I found a few times when I thought you'd made a mistake or were going to, but was quite surprised when it turned out to be the staining. Bummer that it took so long to sand out, but it turned out great.
Super nice and looks great with the cabinet. Thanks for sharing and happy birthday!
Amazing job Niel! Happy Birthday.
Happy birthday! 🎉✨️ And the sink looks amazing! 🙌🌟
For your first time the end result turned out amazing Mate, can't wait for more of the remodel. A cordless sawzaw with the blade removed makes a good option for vibrating out air bubbles.
That was a crazy amount of work, glad it turned out! I’m always nervous doing projects like that; where there are days of complex prep, and the final step can ruin it all.
Beautiful modern sink! 👌🏽
I think it turned out perfect Neil. I like the groove finish.
I'm looking forward to the next video mate.
The amount of work that was put into making this makes watching you removing the mold nerve wrecking because it's very easy to chip the sink.
Awesome video John. I agree 100% no newbie should be using this tool. 👍🏾
Incredible and inspiring!
*Awesome guy, love his videos, great inspiration just gets better* 🔥💚
That is super cool awesome job.
Happy belated birthday Neil, sink looks absolutely gorgeous!
Excellent Travail 👏
Neil, that is a really nice complement to your awesome vanity cabinet! It is going to look smashing installed!
Thanks very much Tom - Glad you like it! :)
I admire the hell out of your tenacity good sir. Way to go
Such talent and skill. It becam a work of art. Keep up the great work 👍👍
Love the video and Happy Birthday Mate!
Reminded me a little bit of the old concrete laundry tubs from yesteryear. Although they weren’t as classy as this version. Great job.
Fui diversas vezes no botão do Like pra ter certeza que já estava clicado 😂
Esse video merece um belo Like 👊🏼😉👍🏼
Happy birthday Neal, and the sink looks great
Wow it's beautiful! 😍 you are so tenacious at solving problems. Hope you had a good birthday 🥳, thank you for the videos
Turned out pretty good.
Draught would help in releasing the form.
Thanks for sharing
Cheers
Looks great and Happy Birthday!
Lovely job
Looks great!