Estimating sand, cement, water for mortar to lay block

In this video I demonstrate how to figure sand, cement, and water to make mortar to lay a block wall.

[@mackcollins1618]

Thanks this was a great help. Great clarity and easy to follow

[@thetruthhurtz8891]

Thanks again Tim, Appreciate you brother.

[@alsemi-back-up579]

WTF. NOIZE!!!!!

[@timpalmer-logstolumber1999]

Sorry about the noise, I have a small refrig. that makes the noise, I guess I'm used to it and don't notice it anymore.

[@getthestrap314]

So why do you add the 8+6 which equals 14

[@oswincrawford2085]

5x5.5x8 is the volume per "core"...not the volume per block. 5x5.5x8x2 is the volume per block.