How to Bend Rebar into Rings fast! Ferrocement

10mm Rebar can be bent into circles by hand using simple tools. Watch how its done in this video. These rings are perfect for pillars.
More Videos on Ferrocement on this channel. For more on ferrocement techniques, see Peter's book Fantastic Ferrocement: smile.amazon.com/Fantastic-Fe... and our site www.fantasticferrocement.com. Peter's arts and crafts, books etc for sale, with lots of pictures: www.peterharris.art. Enjoy, and explore the dream!
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[@alexg8849]

I really like the wire twist trick! Thanks for sharing

[@wizardofeutopia]

Im glad! It's nice to share ideas that work... I get so many from youtube!

[@davidwellman5221]

a pair of kleins and a tie wire reel is 1000% faster in the right hands. And those vertical dowels should go in the inside of the bands. At least that's how the structural engineers design them for buildings and such

[@jameshenthorn1324]

What are the name of the bolts used to tie the tie wire? I know you said counter sunk bolts which comes factory but curious if u drilled the holes yourself? Thanks in advance

[@matthewrutter7062]

@@jameshenthorn1324 looks like he has drilled the holes himself, bolt doesnt look machined to me

[@SparxI0]

@@jameshenthorn1324 carriage bolts, he drilled 4 holes with countersinks (cone shaped dip around them)

[@curiositea258]

"If they are not meeting up, just give it a whack..." Good life advice right there.

[@rockandmeatroll]

a local soccer post in a local green area kept falling over, I grabbed a bit of old rebar bent it around the manhole cover and whacked it into the ground, it worked a treat :) The lawnmower guys not going to be too happy though :)

[@code-fox]

@@rockandmeatroll 😂🤣

[@welshhomestead]

My thought exactly - if in doubt, give it a clout!

[@KyleHatch21]

What a delightful human being and a wonderfully informative video! Cheers!

[@BarbieTheWelder]

Agreed!🤘🏻🤩

[@dwebster50]

It’s great seeing Peter working & sharing his creations ....he is a blast & fun to watch. Fine example of good creative humans 😊🇨🇦😊🇨🇦😊🇨🇦😊👍

[@uiop545]

simple yet ingenious; none of the bs buying expensive equipment to do the job; many thanks.

[@fellzer]

Based king

[@bobrossaholic6615]

Thank you Mr. Harris. Proving once again that - Less Is More. Completely informative and educational, not to mention INSPIRATIONAL, in such a short time. Without all the dreary chit chat that is so common on KZbin. I'm so eager to try out your methods. May this find you well and healthy.

[@Olan...]

Just subbed...awesome when a guy with skillz shares it in laymen terms and in an uncomplicated manner. Some channels are like listening to a foriegn language when tradesmen expect everyone to know the trade terms and expressions.

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

Metal splinters in the eye, “not advisable”. Got it. Jajaja, I love him. What a wonderful tutorial.

[@timdurpos3298]

Yea just flick them out with the flicker machine at the emergency room they actlly have a machine that does that I know it happened to me when I was welding

[@SpiderKissFly]

Oh! At first I thought it was the eyes that "had to be taken out" :)

[@MAGAman-uy7wh]

Thank You!!! You saved me a lot of money and headaches on a garden project I am doing.

[@Mr2at]

The bolt twister is ingenious.

[@walterkersting6238]

I don’t see why you need twenty twists on a single wire wrapped once around a Re rod.

[@jarrettg7937]

​@@walterkersting6238 I mean when you can do 20 in less time then 3 by hand... why not? You have to admit it looks pretty clean (at least to my amateur eye) I guess more wraps would be better than more twists though? maybe that's what you meant edit: grammar

[@rwatson2609]

Absolutely brilliant. from a straight piece of rebar to rings installed with humour along the way.

[@kdthehun]

Thank you! I learned 2 things in this little video! 1 How to make the rebar rings, 2 How make the steel wire twister gadget. Keep being awesome! After watching this, I subbed. There was no need to even ask for it. Such a great guy!

[@timdougall5415]

That's a whole new level of genius. I love your artwork.

[@Gubber81]

If I am not wrong, this could also help in construction. Not just art. This man deserves all the praise he gets for this video.

[@wizardofeutopia]

Yep for sure... Either weld the ends or toe two rings with join on opposite sides

[@crpth1]

Coming from a country where reinforced concrete can be called a tradition. Making the rings was no surprise. Almost every construction site has a rebar bending table ad hoc built! But I loved the trick to twist the wires. Not that it would "work" on a professional site! But for my amateurish needs is just perfect. ;-) Cheers

[@wiebkej]

Amazing! You just solved my problem about how to make rebar to reinforce my post foundation. So resourceful!

[@JohnSmith-pi4ju]

The old dunny featuring prominently in the background adds a special charm to this excellent video!

[@m74796]

The rebar KING. Pretty smart dude !

[@boobyhatch7897]

That was fun. Thank you. Hello from SanDiego

[@Joel-bz8fg]

I've worked in construction for 9 year's. Not once have i seen or been thought this faster and easier method. Thank you for your humbleness and teaching your way of bending rebar God bless you. : )

[@DanielWilliams-ry6ub]

Well, new sub! This is truly a man after my own heart.

[@davidharris5736]

Nice little video Peter. Looking forward to seeing more of your channel. Thank you for sharing.

[@abpccpba]

Very well-thought-out gig. Like the pipe hook best. : = ))

[@jmi7562]

Great hints in a short video. Thank you very much! I always wear a face shield when using a grinder and recommend it.

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Thank you for the lesson in simplicity. Smart teacher, stay safe. PS, I subscribed !

[@glen1arthur]

Hi from Canada - Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge. Take Care ~Eh

[@dantefulo]

Wow thats cost effective.thank you sir for sharing these simple technique.God bless

[@osito021]

These are the kind of videos that I like to watch. Thank you.

[@Ballarattrumpetguy]

Genius! Thankyou for posting this amazing demonstration .

[@the_larsonfamily7640]

Back in his day, he would bend it with his teeth. You kids got it easy nowadays😜🤣

[@sindarpeacheyeisacommie8688]

He had to gather the ore and make the rebar first too.

[@fluorescentblack4336]

Always great to get tips from someone who really knows what theyre doing. Thanks for the video

[@julian4305]

That pipe's the real mvp there.

[@steffenkarl7967]

Thankyou for your generosity sharing your know how. What a decent human

[@t.h.o.r.]

Hi Peter- Im not searching any ferro cement stuff but You Tube has pushed this video to me solidly all week - Finally I succumbed. Oh and I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for Cafe Eutopia. I marvel at it every time I head north- Oh and Tony Watkins Karaka Bay says hi!

[@wizardofeutopia]

Lovely... thanks for that. A LOT of people are succumbing to this 'lord jf the rings' video! :) Weird but good. And yes...we'll always have Eutopia...

[@Shammyboi89]

That bolt wire tie absolutely Genius.

[@mariotrigonis7866]

A true artist and visionary! Love the organic forms. Thank you for sharing.

[@robertfournier7766]

He is a old timer like me and knows what work is and not afraid or it.

[@nicktaran4703]

Thank you for your tips and tricks. Love the artwork!

[@freda1078]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Very nice job.

[@bryniebear3547]

casually talks about steel splitters in the eye, "Not advisable." Cheers for that

[@ScarboroughSt]

My buddy just uses a magnet to get them out haha

[@VisionsTruth]

have to wait in the ER, uggh what a drag, lol

[@maplebones]

He should get a face shield. The last time I had a shrad picked out in emergency I got a bill for $800. It took less than a minute and 10 days wages to pay for it. US health care.

[@glen1arthur]

@@maplebones I believe our friend here is a Brit and like us Canucks he has publicly fund healthcare. So no 800$ bill. Take Care~eh

[@hamsolo474]

@@glen1arthur he's a kiwi, but yes government health care.

[@markol7819]

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!

[@mightysprocket]

Love the commitment to make things better, and by hand!

[@kenkibaara6385]

I am lucky to visit this site. You can imagine i wasted the better part of this morn looking for ways to make the rings fast enough to decorate my driveway gate. Great idea

[@wizardofeutopia]

Thanks Ken! Glad we can share progress on the web and visually is so good for quick learnings!

[@forename_surname]

Nice strong rare earth magnet works a treat to get those steel shards out of the cornea quick.

[@CharlesM-dp4xe]

Ah, very interesting techniques, I see that smart can outdo superman in a pinch !

[@NS-dd9ou]

Thank you Sir! This is really helpful as I'll be probably doing reinforced concrete piers for my house foundations.

[@dnc307]

Exactly what I was looking for: how to make rebar circles. Amazing video, wonderful host, and I learned!

[@johannesfiftyeight9287]

I like the wire twister!

[@onetun6953]

Absolute magic ! The worlds a better place with you and your post

[@josecanisales3491]

Thank You, very good way to make/bend iron rings.

[@nicktaran4703]

You have real good ideas!!

[@Bigskyguy56]

Great tips and easier way of making rings. Thank for sharing.

[@Sdefdom]

This guy is a genius!

[@robertmanley7556]

Thank you sir this is very handy to know how to do !! I love the wire twist idea as well !!

[@drbelli]

levers... made us have superman strength ! thx old greeks

[@thethinkerer]

I don't think we need to thank the old Greeks for that!

[@JC-gi7mi]

Absolutely amazing tips

[@nicholascohen852]

Brilliant! Great video. Ozzie ingenuity!

[@jimgardner9044]

Thanks, some neat tricks I can use.

[@elihanna5517]

Wow, I can tell you how much wisdom and so beautifully crafted your work is!! Thank you

[@wizardofeutopia]

Thanks Lily...I try! The hue gourds we made look as new still at the landing site... children love climbing on them, and rabbits graze around them as I noticed on Sunday when I visited.. tge doglets were very excited!

[@chrisguice139]

Super sweet idea with the bolt.

[@macvugum]

perfect example of keeping it simple !

[@Donndexx]

Thankyou so much for sharing.

[@allanwood3562]

Brilliant!

[@TROOPERfarcry]

This is *exactly* how I -- and everyone I know of who needs to -- make rings for chainmail. We put a 3/8 steel dowel into a variable speed drill and then wind the wire around it. It makes a coil or spring, and then we cut the rings off.

[@jamesrankin9833]

Good stuff!

[@chamroeunlim5808]

Excellent , genius, thank you for sharing!!

[@subjectofgov]

Well done.

[@atiger4716]

Thanks for sharing those clever knowledge!

[@danbradley1943]

Thank you sir. I was looking at building a ferrocrete boat and this was very helpful.

[@wizardofeutopia]

My son in law has a ferro keeler...old and good. Sailed the south Pacific in it. I have an excellent book by the Hartley boat designers who did ferro designs in the 60s I think... it is probably out of print . I'll look... Have you seen my www.fantasticferrocement.com? I will look at adding a section on ferro boats.

[@craigkeller]

Great tips! Thank you 🙏

[@cowboyyoga]

Thank you Mr. Harris! Very nice way to bend these circles! Great video! )))

[@awake8925]

That was so easy, thank you Sir

[@davidb7358]

Awesome! Thanks so much for showing!

[@TheAntipedy]

Good on ya mate - Great stuff.

[@reynaldokratos4223]

Thank you very much, for this video !!!

[@wizardofeutopia]

You're very welcome! Thanks for feedback.

[@annebennett6741]

Thanks for sharing this. Really inspiring!

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

Thank you for the great lesson

[@steelcannibal]

Fantastic work! Cheers good sir!

[@Clifford270]

This will save me alot of money. Thank you for sharing this

[@wizardofeutopia]

Thanks for letting me know:) Go well!

[@jerrodlopes186]

Thank you. Very helpful indeed.

[@jonkwilloughby]

Thanks! Great video!!

[@johnbrown2972]

You are incredible! Thank you

[@croquest8749]

Love your work!

[@jasoncouch6902]

Nice, new trick and I have bent a lot of bar...thank you.

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Very interesting, great job.

[@g0ddam]

Mate, you are a clever guy and I love the ingenuity of your methods to streamline your work. Brilliant stuff, big fan.

[@wizardofeutopia]

Yes, it makes it all worthwhile to be able to explore and discover new things in any field, large or small...

[@52memor]

Brilliant !!!! thanks

[@mikecrawford5331]

Great ideas thanks for sharing!

[@orowizard1369]

awesome idea, thanks

[@bobfalk2896]

You are a clever man!

[@TheZemun]

So simple ... so godam good !

[@deancooke513]

Very smart. Thanks

[@luisbatista1103]

very resourceful even has the toilet handy for when nature calls 👍👍👍🇨🇦

[@migmagingenieria]

Great vid!!!! Thanks a lot for sharing!!!!!!!

[@qtheband751]

Slick set up.

[@dennisseeker36]

thanks for making the vid and sharing i hope to try a little ferrocement and will check out your other vids

[@eugenio1542]

Way ta go mate. Good on ya..

[@riftalope]

Love the pipe tool. I'd forgotten about it.

[@eliktsur1]

Nice tricks. Thanx

[@annettebertora4434]

THANK YOU.