How to finish concrete with a copter

[@manuelmartinez7178]

I have been doing concrete for 18 years and I can tell you that this crew is excellent, very good work.

[@FBOConcrete]

I do concrete in the usa from a state called Utah. It's crazy how every concrete guy has there own way of pouring, and finishing. I love it! I'm definitely going to start calling the power trowel, a helicopter now haha. Keep it up guys! We are a dieing breed, no one wants to do hard work anymore.

[@concreteninja]

Landyn Burris thanks bro and you are definitely right no one likes doing our job any more that’s why I’m trying to make it is fun and enjoyable as I can be . Hopefully the young generation will say that it’s not that bad

[@trophytaker100]

I been doing concrete for 24 years,and it really isnt hard.especially when you have good help...now roofing is hard to me and ill never do it again.lol

[@deyc3]

It makes more sense. That's what it looks like!

[@_eddie710]

Hello It seems easy, but I know it's not. I got bootcamp training in December. Once I pass I join local 300, I've been wanting to join this industry since age 18 now I'm 22 hopefully Im not late

[@tolomas3213]

Like all your videos ...MUY BUENOS , We follow all you videos from Mallorca Spain...Keep up your excellent work ...And your sense off good aussie humor.

[@tonybilco1317]

Beautiful job you guys are amazing..I did my drive at home it is such hard work to get a good finish concrete is so unpredictable ..mastering a trowel takes a lot of practice.. years.. you have to do the job to appreciate the skills used in this video..thankyou for passing your knowledge,skills and expertise on to others I'm learning so much from videos you guys make...big thumbs-up great video..

[@concreteninja]

Tony bilco thanks mate I really appreciate the positive comments 👊

[@nathanmcintosh6004]

The ninja has spoken!! I have learnt a lot from you and from these videos A lot of watching you guys have a good time and also slowing down, here in North America so many guys start screaming as soon as the concrete shows up. Keep up the good work!

[@concreteninja]

Nathan McIntosh thanks buddy for the kind words . The way I look at it is them guys that starts screaming straight away is because they are not very confident in what they are doing I have had a lot of different bosses and I have learnt that the one that know what they’re doing never scream at the workers unless they fuck up properly 👍👊 .

[@basone]

Nice work this is the first time I heard of and saw the helicopter being used.

[@mattburnard7928]

Our power screed broke down and we had to hand screed. We got er done in time but you make a hard job look easy keep up the great vids. Watching from Ontario Canada

[@concreteninja]

Matt Burnard thanks brother it is a hard job when you do not do it all the time that’s why it’s easy for me because I do it every day 😜💪👊🇦🇺 . Hello from Australia 🇦🇺

[@deyc3]

Great video, man. It's wonderful to see how ya'll do it on your side of the world. Thanks for making the effort!

[@davidhunter7173]

Nice jobs mate, being a part timer you give us some excellent tips.....cheers.

[@cesara.pereza.1201]

good job, I know put slab of concrete and finish is hard job I do concrete floors for 25 years, Hello bro from Toronto, Canada.

[@concreteninja]

Cesar A. Perez A. Thanks bro and it’s definitely hard work but with the right people it’s easy 💯👊

[@sirtherock]

Great to see professionals at work, that produce such works of high calibre. Thanks for all the tips especially on the screeding. Cheers

[@eng.saifal-bayati7140]

Why the top edges of the raft foundation not chamfered ?

[@chadchristensen1114]

Deadly video bro. Respect from Canada.

[@keithgardner3148]

Can you please do video on using a trowel machine eg, steering, how many passes. How to finish a house slab and burning? Anything else you want to throw in feel free! Haha love your work blokes!

[@rodneyreiff5139]

Great job on the screed,you make it look easy👍👍

[@gamingwithsniperboinyc1993]

Great finish brother god bless you and your family

[@imperator708]

actually LOL'd at the "if you go on a helicopter before using a trowel" comment. great video, thanks

[@concreteninja]

1mperat0r thanks buddy 👍

[@johnlockett1565]

How does it work. Like a floor polishing machine? If you lift the handle it goes to the left and if you lower the handle it goes to the right or something similar.

[@tylerpuhl2066]

It’s funny, I’ve been doing concrete for almost 20 years and I always like watching your videos. If I have time I’m going to try to make some videos to show how we do it in Oregon. I do like how you guys screed and I’ve bought an 8ft, 6ft, and a 4ft like yours. I can’t find anything bigger. I would like get a 10ft do you have any idea where to buy online. And send you some videos and or pictures. Keep up the good work.

[@concreteninja]

Tyler Puhl Thanks bro 👊 I would love to see your videos when you make some that would be awesome . That’s cool that you brought some screeds i’m sure it’s gonna help you a lot . I’m not sure where to buy 10 ft . . I’m sure if you keep looking you will find one . And if you can’t I will buy one here and send it to you for price 🤔 👊

[@xgeneral_mafia8666]

Here in Florida we use 16 feet screeds, an have two men on each side

[@christymasden2709]

They have a place in Louisville Kentucky called white cap or hd supply co to where you can order a 10ft or 12ft one i have both myself or a company called marshalltown is the company who makes them

[@seanward2831]

Awesome work ninja love the videos keep them coming 💪💪💪

[@concreteninja]

Sean Ward thanks bro I have a full week next week so there will be plenty of videos coming 👍

[@andyo4813]

I don’t think 99% of people realize how fucking punishing the screed is on your back. Also, the dude in flip flops is my new hero!

[@concreteninja]

Andy O ha ha definitely bro you know it’s not easy . Ben will be stoked to hear he has got a fan 👊

[@joelfreitas7230]

Awesome work once again Concrete Ninja Team. Loving the Videos :) Keep them coming

[@concreteninja]

Thanks bro 👊

[@petergambier]

Back in the stone age when dinosaurs walked the earth was when I did my first bit of floor screeding. Luckily there were cement trucks rather than having to mix it all by hand but due to the floor area being miles from the truck the mortar had to be brought in by wheelbarrow which was then ruled and tamped into place with long lengths of 4x2. We never had a copter or the spinning roller thingy but we did have an aerator, these were tools that hadn't been invented yet and after the days screeding my back was an agony of pain so many thanks to the building gods for designing and building these fantastic little helpers it's also nice when you have the good weather like you guys seem to get because here in the UK it's mostly either raining, cloudy and overcast, snow or hale, everything but sunshine really. So it's nice to see a demonstration of how to properly lay down a floor, well done and the best of luck for the future.

[@concreteninja]

Peter Gambier thanks for the kind words mate I really appreciate it . it was definitely a lot harder in the old days . The tools we use today really do help a lot makes life a lot easier . And hello from Australia 👊 . Many more videos coming in the next couple weeks stay tuned .

[@petergambier]

My pleasure. I actually work using lime putty mortars and plasters which I slake and make myself but it's so specialist that as you can imagine work is hard to find. I also have a small museum of old mortars and plasters as well as 3 inch thick chunks of lime flooring and one treasured piece of haired lime mortar on a straw background that has an 1846 newspaper stuck to it. One thing that surprised me was learning that cement and lime will continue to harden up to 6 years later. I was reading about an old Roman cement harbour still in one piece where the mortar is harder today than it was when it was first built a few thousand years ago. This is because of small plate like structures that form in the mortar when sea water comes into contact with the pumis or lava in the mix called 'Phillipsite' which bends rather than shatters when it's stressed. Anyway, enough learning for one day, and all the best from the South of England.

[@concreteninja]

Peter Gambier thanks mate that’s some awesome information I love my history and all I know is that concrete takes 25 years too hard but it sounds like the Romans had something even better . Thanks for the information mate welcome to tell your stories any time 👊 . Have an awesome weekend from Australia to youin England 🙏

[@AdelMalik101]

Awesome job I have no background on masonary just an average DIY Joe.. takes interest in everything...but man... that's awesome... thumbs up indeed

[@concreteninja]

Adeel A. Malik thanks buddy thanks for watching I hope the videos help 🤙🏻

[@rileyherewini8254]

Flip flops are a concreters best friend when machining

[@ciceromobster]

Riley Herewini here in the states you don’t that. I’ve only see. That in these videos

[@TheSoloman27]

Short shorts and flip flops thats how confident this guys are

[@Spinafication]

Hey Ninja, nice finish mate. Might have my second pour soon, a small shed for a mate. :)

[@concreteninja]

Spinafication Awesome thanks bro you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask I’m here to help mate . Good luck 👊💪

[@sergioaleman8911]

Dude in the mini shorts and sandals. So funny

[@trophytaker100]

You guys do good work,what do you get square foot for broom and slick finish,just cusrious.thanks.

[@peterquintana3307]

Never mind that's none of yours

[@trophytaker100]

@@peterquintana3307 . your right that is non and done with your channel..buh,buh..lol

[@LifeLikeLee]

Aye great job brotha!! Looks really good!

[@concreteninja]

Thanks bro 👊🍺

[@izandevainmyheart1129]

Sepo from Cali says: AWESOME!!!!

[@22jduran]

In flip flop!! Damn that's hard core, hopefully he still has his toes!

[@concreteninja]

Jose Duran definitely must be different concrete Australia we do not get concrete burn very often I have not had it for at least 15 years 👍

[@22jduran]

Concrete ninja - I meant power troweling with flip flop not the safest

[@concreteninja]

Jose Duran in Australia a lot of people wear them around the job site I don’t as you see my videos . But best thing is then put your feet near the chopper 😂😉

[@deyc3]

I wish we could work in flip-flops here. If my feet are hot, my whole body is hot.

[@ericakubia8692]

Great job

[@bw7925]

nice work boots mate

[@nony350]

Where you get your screed at?? I like that 1 man and with a handle on top I would like o have one of them cause most time you have another guy who don’t know what he is doing mess things up when they are screeding with you.

[@iRekehhh]

NONY im in ireland and we call it an aussie screed 😂 they are a great job.. i just made one from an old aluminium screed and mig welded on a handle they are the shit ✌

[@williamriverabarreto8393]

Eres una máquina chabalote,,,si estuviese cerca te buscaría para trabajar,,esto yo lo hago hace 20años,

[@grbaaKSA]

Where r u from ineed that tools u used from wich country lf any boudy now tell me please

[@rotaxrider]

Do you have a video that shows that grid or sub base of blocks that you guys have under the wire mesh? Is that styrofoam?

[@sathiyamoorthy459]

what is the name of the vibrating tool and how much

[@jonygarcia1193]

Great job, congratulations. How mach charge por square foots. Thanks so mach answer please

[@concreteninja]

Jony Garcia Think this one was about 200 m²

[@jonygarcia1193]

@@concreteninja thanks 200 houndres dollar m2 every thing,.?? Right so how mach charge only to pour the concrete

[@espedieabrasado4597]

Great bro...nice job ...

[@matheobesson4349]

hello, what is the liquide used when you troweling ?

[@danyf3116]

My friend who does that for a living uses plain water.

[@scottyjames8170]

I finish exactly your way good work bro

[@vidzaya]

Nice work!! Keep it up and show us more :)

[@lukethreadwell6954]

Looks mint bro

[@concreteninja]

Luke Threadwell thanks mate

[@milosjdm5419]

Cómo me gusta ese trabajo es fuerte y se gana buen dinero yo lo trabaje 8 años en Atlanta Georgia

[@pferdy62]

Do any of the setup guys you know post their own videos on KZbin to show how they set up the formwork for a slab pour?

[@concreteninja]

pferdy62 No mate not at the moment I’m trying to get someone to start doing their own . 👊

[@santiagopino2407]

Everything looking good, but something about a concrete man in chanclas makes me want to thow up. It’s all good but not my way. 😝

[@bulentyucel6313]

thats excellent job mate.just wondering why is your ffl higher then next doors?also when you fill up the all beams especially hot days you have cold joints i know u vibrated well thats your way but technically u should not do that

[@joshz1120]

Bulent Yucel do you have laser level for eyes?? Pretty sure you don’t base you ffl on the neighbourhoods ffl. Last time I checked the world wasn’t flat. And cold joints?? They aren’t doing the beams one day and the rest of the slab the next. The whole slab was in within 2 hours No cold joins there bud. Stick to accounting buddy

[@ian_s7481]

Love it.. I’ve learned a lot 👍

[@rosietherivetor2306]

nice work

[@concreteninja]

Rosie theRivetor thanks Rosie 👍

[@neckarsulme]

do you cut any joints in later?

[@LEBANNERED]

Nice bro.chippy by trade learning from your vids so i can lay sum slabs at home without funking it right up .haha😂keep em coming

[@concreteninja]

LEBANNERED That’s awesome bro are used to be a chippy when I was younger you should check out my latest post awesome mini chopper

[@msuine]

These vids are great... Mate! I laid 40sqm charcoal driveway last weekend based on your videos. Only did a brush finish. I will be laying 50sqm shed slab soon. At what point do i use the helicopter? How much should my foot sink into the mud... 2mm or 10mm or 15 mm?

[@concreteninja]

Peter S Hi mate thanks for the kind words . As long as you screed it flat 2mm and just make sure your blinds are right . And very low revving at the start . There is a lot of videos on my channel of me talking about helicopter . I’m sure if you want most of them you’ll get a good idea . Good luck bro 👊

[@msuine]

Awesome... I will watch more. These are the best concreting vids by far. Hits the bunnings dyi vids for six. They could learn from ya. What is the max limit my foot should sink, when helicoptering?

[@psaunder1975]

great video thank you. Very entertaining video. Also ignore some comments and keep swearing! :)

[@concreteninja]

Patrick Saunders Thanks bro appreciate the positive feedback thanks for watching

[@GibsonMathew]

how much m³?

[@missionDan]

I have a beam screeder, i assume theres a reason why you dont use one

[@missionDan]

V PHOENIX see in the UK we have two choices to get the job done, 2 euro immigrants or a beam screed... we save the peanuts for paying with

[@heeschenaar0412]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 nice work

[@concreteninja]

Robin van Venrooij thanks mate 👍

[@samlopez6453]

What’s that one tool called the one that looks like a weed eater ? And what’s it for

[@tacorobbie8451]

Sam Lopez I think you’re referring to the vibe! It ensures that concrete fills every nook and cranny and so you avoid honeycomb on your edges once the boards have been stripped

[@normanbishop7631]

lol you was speaking the truth at the end. do you work for simon I like how you watching the boss vibrating lol.

[@concreteninja]

Bishop Concrete Services LLC Thanks buddy I work for Simon one day a week . I work for 15 different concrete crew. And don’t worry I do my fair share of work 😜

[@normanbishop7631]

o I know you work we all do. I got one guy working for me on my jobs. I help 3 concrete companies. my old boss, my old supervisor. and a old co worker. they all call me for help.

[@concreteninja]

Bishop Concrete Services LLC Nice that’s the way I like it no real boss have a day off when I like . 👌🍺

[@benhunt2251]

Happy fathers day mate keep up the vids cya soon buddy

[@concreteninja]

Ben Hunt Thanks brother happy Father’s Day to you too bro 👊👌 .

[@TheNzmikey]

Thanks for that. Yep agree with you at the end 100%

[@concreteninja]

Mike Adamson Thanks bro 👊

[@BaberJacks]

When you machine it reall good and water swipe it. Had to due to worn blades and tilt cable snapped. Can't complain for a brand new second hand for 1200bucks. We used it a couple times, otherwise all in all goes good.

[@BaberJacks]

Coming back at it dont buy second hand. Couldce bought a newie just about what i put in it. Live and learn.

[@skitzochik]

So I'm just wondering...do you only do the screeding?cuz it seems to me it would be more efficient if everybody helped with everything.

[@concreteninja]

skitzo chik T That’s what they pay me to come and do And then I finish the slab and it’s easy because it’s nice and flat and all closed up 👌👍

[@omarabdelfatah6186]

What is the cost of 1 meter cube of concrete in your state bro ...?

[@armidaleconcrete]

top job.

[@concreteninja]

armidaleconcrete 👊

[@joneth781]

Why is he vibrating it? And can’t you push the mesh down as you concrete instead of setting it all out before?

[@concreteninja]

KING DONG 😂🤔no

[@joneth781]

Concrete ninja why?

[@concreteninja]

KING DONG you have to set it all out so the inspector can expect that and then it gets past and then you can pour it . You always have to set the steel up first on a house . A little tiny job you could put the mash in later not something like this . 👍

[@peterquintana3307]

That's the proper way

[@deyc3]

If you have a lot of steel and footings you have to vibrate the air out or you get honeycombing down underneath--big voids that make the structure useless. Google "honeycombing in concrete" and you'll see what I mean.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

When you say "set up" are you talking about your form work, or something else?

[@concreteninja]

Dodgy Brothers Engineering we are talking about the formwork . 👍

[@cliffecliffe8358]

I've never used one.Hopefully oneday

[@matthewfrench2871]

good work!

[@pivvo09]

Świetna robota. Pozdrowienia z Polski

[@borabora7870]

Mate how many m3 concrete poured also cost of the job? Good on you.

[@concreteninja]

Bora Bora Hey bro not sure what the question is , 🤔

[@borabora7870]

@@concreteninja estimation for single store house foundation cost. Get an idea.

[@concreteninja]

Bora Bora are usually work on around $110 a square metre maybe a little bit more depends on where the house is what is the ground like . Where do you live

[@djmarzell4569]

@@concreteninja $110 a square meter is that 4 just labour only or supply concrete trucks and pump a u guys in ozzie

[@concreteninja]

MAZEL CONCRETE that’s you supplying everything $27 a square metre no supply

[@dougaledgar1672]

Sweet.

[@lizzguzman1074]

Hey ninja ahy like nice job Whit concret saludos from México locos

[@concreteninja]

lizz guzman Thanks mate thanks for watching hello from Australia to you in Mexico 👊

[@juanjiminez7938]

What's the hottest it gets over there? I do concrete in Houston ,Texas during the summer it's really hot

[@TimKollat]

That dude is seriously wearing flip flops on the trowel machine HAHA YES! You Ozzies are great. Anyone do that here in the US and theyd be kicked off the jobsite...but I bet the flip flops dont put any deep tread marks which is why Im guessing hes wearing them...or hes just a straight up bad ass that dont give a flying f*ck Also "stick trowel"...we call those walking trowels here (or just a "walker") ..Cool to see guys doing the same thing Ive done my whole life with different lingo...and the flip flops with short shorts is just golden

[@billbradleymusic]

We call that a trowel.

[@mikep5489]

GOOD JOB

[@danstrayer111]

Known by tradesmen in the U.S. as a power trowel

[@concreteninja]

Dan Strayer okay thanks buddy 👍

[@danstrayer111]

just never heard helicopter in the US.....but I see this is way down under

[@concreteninja]

Dan Strayer we just call them choppers in Australia 👍

[@iRekehhh]

power float in ireland, and the stick trowel is a bull float or a "push n pull" here too

[@scottyjames8170]

Flat trowel love it only way until hard

[@macondugard7428]

Bravo 🍾🎊🎉🎈

[@gregbrown9271]

Gray gold ninja👍

[@concreteninja]

Greg Brown 👊

[@johngoodspeed2662]

Copter its a power trowel

[@dicksuphoesdown]

cant stop thinking about getting a trowel blade to the toe, with those flip flops on

[@mariarochellejulies2372]

Balance principle

[@AndreLuis-dr1vn]

Se eu fasso um piso desse no Brasil não recebo

[@baruanyar3410]

In malaysia only 8sen/food

[@lukesheppard1065]

Hey mate check out new shop concrete slab on youtube watch the vid then read the comments its got me fucked

[@concreteninja]

Luke Sheppard have you got the link for that video .

[@adrianobrandao2935]

Perfeito ótimo profissionais

[@mikep5489]

DO MORE VIDEOS

[@mommyrubskitchenfamilylife8284]

not bad

[@StoneUFO]

mint

[@aldairflores399]

Sorry but that’s not how you use a power trowel. floor had potential to look so much better

[@Lovechangestheworld1]

Great job thanks. Please don’t swear.

[@bangbang7527]

You can’t tell an aussie on a trade site not to swear!!

[@wesleycooke1111]

Guy in flip flops...begging for it.

[@johnjosephson9277]

Pretty traditional concreting gear in Aus from what I've seen around...

[@concretedr.2871]

Put some boots on...when you run a Power Trowel..."Don't run machine until you know how to run a trowel.."...and you know what your doing..

[@concreteninja]

Joseph Torres 👍

[@trophytaker100]

Best to use some flat tred slip on shoes when running a trial machine..all yea,thats what we call them here in the states.

[@brincosdieras1318]

Mini shorts and sandls On concrete job Man ✋🤔 😂😂😂 That's from sissie

[@FredD63]

Concrete work wearing flip flops 🤣

[@davidpolczer9880]

Finishing machine

[@JoseSanchez-dc7rp]

Good job guys! but Next time is not look good work in "sandals" thats bad example and is realy dengerous! You come to my side work in sandals you "go home"