How to Make a Fireplace Surround with Concrete & Wood

[@ZacJones]

Respect the cherry! great work, digging the contrast between the cherry and concrete!

[@SpecificLove7]

That is a great looking fireplace and mantle

[@prestigewoodwide8351]

Respect the cherry, respect the pocket holes and respect the video and project. Well done!

[@ChiefMoonChunks]

Nice!! I'm actually mid-fireplace remodel myself and have a concrete hearth to finish up. It's cool when the videos happen to line up with current projects!

[@MakeSomething]

We’re in sync!

[@jasonbailey9139]

Came here for the projects. Come back “every Tuesday and Thursday” for the music. Looking forward to hearing more of it. Just teasing about the T&Th thing. I thought you were insane and were going to burn out trying to keep up that pace. Glad you didn’t burnout. Keep up the great work, be safe, have fun, stay passionate, and make something!

[@Chrismoughan]

Wolfmother is amazing. Wish they would tour the East Coast. Nice enclosure too!

[@L0pzana]

Great job on this one! It might not have been my favorite project, but I loved the edit. Especially the first few minutes. I really liked how you synced up the music to the tools. Keep it up!

[@PatrickHennessey1764]

Music is so good. Really makes the video a pleasure to watch

[@MakeSomething]

Thank you!

[@j.justin1511]

Another fantastic video, David. You and Eric are a blast to watch. Keep it up, my dude.

[@PeterOConnl]

Nice job dude, that groove could look cool with an inlay

[@Slovenianwoodworker]

Nice looking project. Even with pocket holes ;-) I like the filming too. Regards

[@Anthony-H]

Ordered a Snappy countersink drill set. Been looking for a good set. Also: I caught myself singing "sand in the place where you live" yesterday in the shop. Thanks for the laugh!

[@MakeSomething]

Right on!!! Ha!!

[@edvargo291]

I just recently bought a set of those countersink drillbit things. I looked everywhere and couldn't find them but then ran across them online. They are Amazing!

[@bwhite220]

Looks awesome! I love (LOVE) the idea about chamfering the sides that attach to the ply. Looks amazing and eliminates the need to fill any gaps. Freaking brilliant and looks great.

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks Brandon!

[@brett2890]

Wow that little lip you added to compensate for the gap makes a huge impact on the look! Love it!

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks!

[@oscardanielgarcia]

I Love the combination of sounds to do music

[@wicked650s]

Loved this video!! I liked how you and Eric did the scene cuts and angles. Very creative!!

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks!

[@aflodstrom8]

Definitely worth taking the day off of work. Looks great!

[@MakeSomething]

Hahaha!! Send me an invoice for lost wages.

[@davebauerart]

I love the look of the simple lines and cherry.

[@denno021]

Oh boy that groove is gonna catch so much dust!

[@MakeSomething]

That’s how furniture works. It collects dust and then we clean it. Like adults! 😁

[@tonyozimek2116]

Great Build!

[@Truth69322]

Really like the new back drop, and great job on the fireplace.

[@modustrial]

Really cool to see you getting into concrete - would love to see more!

[@MakeSomething]

I plan on doing more!

[@dirtlips7688]

I really liked the way that you

[@peterpoertner7042]

Nice job David! I love the 'design change opportunity' that Eric gave you on the trim and how you rolled with it. Maybe if you want to make it 'stand out' put an inlay of contrasting material in there? Always a fan, keep'em coming!

[@JohnMadeit]

I like how that turned out. i want to try some concert projects also they look like fun

[@SouthernStyleDIY]

"Respect the pocket holes" Love it!

[@moakadarkmaster]

I really enjoyed your video! I liked the idea, how you handled the small gap at the top of your build. Thanks for sharing David! Regards from Germany.

[@brainfornothing]

Thanks for sharing !

[@gsilcoful]

Great job.

[@juanjacobo36]

Looks great! Cherry is so pretty. Bandy clamps from rockler would be good for the side banding of the top.

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks! I just smacked my head, I totally forgot that I had bandy clamps!

[@ashrafmahdy6091]

There is something about Dave... respect from Egypt

[@BruceAUlrich]

What happened to getting a running start with the drill? ha! I have some of their dowel plug cutters. They work great! I've tried 3 other kinds of plug cutters, and these are the best. Also, fun fact: the first piece of walnut I ever worked with was from Kencraft. I called and ordered from them after watching one of your videos over two years ago. Great video, David!

[@MakeSomething]

The running start is coming back! Thanks Bruce!!

[@CuriousCreator]

Cool video :) so much respect for the cherry. Nice mix of concrete and wood!

[@BruceAUlrich]

I really like that combo too!

[@NirvanaWoodWorksbyJanie]

For a second there, at 1:23, I thought you were going to throw the laptop like you (sometimes) do the clamps 😳! BALLA!!! Haha. Good video.

[@MakeSomething]

We discussed buying a super cheap used laptop just to do that! hehe!

[@damienbrand9422]

Great vid Dave!

[@X3WorkshopDesigns]

Looking solid my man!! I love the look of that cherry wood against the concrete. Personally I would’ve gone with a white concrete mix and you can easily fake the marble look with some black pigments veins.

[@gvente87]

Love the music at ~2:00 reminds me of Beverly Hills Cop and all the other classic 80 movies

[@MrBez007]

that is cool ! best use stainless reel re bar if you have minimal cover like that

[@TheQuiptastic]

"OK...how can I mess with people this week? Hmmm...respect the cherry...respect the pocket holes in Bob's accent...yeah, that ought to work..." Love it! Great project!

[@crucialjosh5951]

Love the project! And dude I laughed at you doing the accent when talkin’ about pocket holes haha

[@PeterOConnl]

I love your kicks btw

[@joelvarney5091]

Nice build! Also the accent fits. 😁

[@Torsan1977]

Sweet look! Funny story, at Makers Central I tried out some square drive screws at the Robertson booth. They instructed me to put the screw onto the bit before screwing it in. I asked if I needed to get the screw started before screwing it to the board. I don't think they watch your channel. 😂😂

[@MakeSomething]

Hahahahaha!!!!!!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Looks awesome David! 👍👊 ..... I've got that bit and countersink set from Snappy, good stuff! 😀👍

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks!!

[@wmfranz]

kick out the jam!

[@drmkiwi]

Sweet. Nearly didn't watch this but was amply rewarded with some classically poor taste humour and some motivation to try casting concrete! The "groove" between the lipping and veneered board is referred to as a "shadow line" and is used specifically for what you are hiding as it is close to impossible to make that joint consistently tight. The width is around 1/8" (3mm) and is a nice detail that is easy to achieve. Cheers, David.

[@MrPotato2]

Looking good.

[@eggsngritstn]

Great project. Another tip I've seen for concrete casting is to wax the melamine for easy release. I guess one could use aluminum for the surround if the weight were too great with the concrete?

[@kdurham98]

Really digging the side table next to the installed surround. I presume you built that as well?

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks! I did! That video was released a couple months back!

[@nicholasphelps7489]

Love that cherry! And it looks super good next to that concrete!

[@MakeBrooklyn]

Awesome. Love that you leave all the whoopsie and booboo's in the video!

[@JonathanRansom]

Loving that green chair!

[@Rouverius]

2:00 He's channeling his inner Bob Clagett :D

[@bogsdolics]

Hi David surrond looks great ,you can put a little oil like veg oil on form to help release to cement ,you could also drill the cement and epoxy in the bolt , you never started the fire ,light up the fire ,G.

[@motzemog]

That cherry and concrete combo is only going get better with age.

[@BradDudenhoffer]

Respect the cherry! I'm dying over here 🤣🤣🤣

[@makeorbreakshop]

Love how you turned a mess up into a feature for the groove around the trim. Maybe Eric needs to mess up more... 😂

[@MakeSomething]

haha!

[@ManCrafting]

That came out great. “Respect the Cherry”. Lol

[@EvanDunville]

The project looks great, The sponsor looks like a great product too.

[@Loztc0ld]

I like the concrete.

[@ConstantineChoutos]

Hello, great video! Im currently making a small wooden pendant, made of short pencil pieces. What oil woild you recommend to coat it with after i glue the pieces together? I have heard linseed oil may be a good choice, but the smell is a bit bad. Thanks!

[@garagemonkeysan]

Beautiful project and movie. Great solution on the trim gap. : )

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks!

[@dougpichler501]

Respect.

[@jrichards1979]

Respect the jams.

[@johnhilgeford9928]

Nice project! MC5 on the tube😎 I recognizes Rob Tyner’s ‘fro right off. You have good taste in Woodworking and music.

[@seansysig]

Nice project. Shouldn't the rebar be below the surface of the concrete for strength? Also shouldn't it be covered or sealed from the air to prevent rusting.

[@seandegroote1915]

Did you just use a Cherry board to stir the concrete??? Ha ha ha, just messing with the trolls! Why can't we all just have some fun!

[@MakeSomething]

Oh man! Now I wish I would have!!!!

[@FigmentsMade]

Nice project! And video! I think the gap on the top adds an interesting detail. And where did that accent come from??

[@jbratt]

Did you like the sealer? Did it darken the concrete? Did it even out the finish?

[@MakeSomething]

I liked the feel of the sealer. It slightly darkened and slightly evened out the tone.

[@bennywoodworks7194]

lol #respectthecherry. Another great build David!

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks!

[@mihumus]

Great work man, love the results.

[@rakeyohn222]

Damn. That came out nice.

[@BDGilly1990]

That caulk plug trick is excellent! Only wish I'd had it a couple weeks ago. I just tossed out 2 tubes.

[@nicktravis5496]

I could build that too if my car wasn’t big enough and I didn’t have long enough clamps! Great build!

[@MakeSomething]

😁

[@pteddie6965]

This is a cool looking project. Great creativity. I'm glad that your wiener dog was able to make a cameo appearance. BTW: A good motto would be, "It's Eric's fault".

[@mwrcrft]

Great looking surround, where did you hide the gas valve

[@video4all100]

nice hank you

[@joshuasidwell9139]

If you wanted to make the hold on the concrete stronger you could drill in some concrete wedge or sleeve anchors.

[@christopherleyburn4347]

Great video, like the fireplace looks clean and simple.

[@farithjarir7616]

this dude is awesome! ^_^

[@silverss396chevelle]

I would have use..... wait for it..... Formica Nails...

[@DrNewton1]

would it be possible to pour the form as 1 solid piece and avoid the gaps

[@fomitty7076]

MC5....cool..x

[@distortohio]

Kick out the jams!

[@Hoserthomas]

Could the 2x4 clamps dry and let go of the concrete?

[@christopherheffner]

concretein it!!!!

[@KyleVeatch]

You need to up your tv game! Get some 4K HDR up in here

[@MakeSomething]

I know! Someday!

[@brandtAU]

nice work

[@tiffanyjohnson3110]

The snappy site is under construction & I hope not for long. I'd really like to look I to ordering from them. Great video!

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks Tiffany! You can also find their tools on Amazon: amzn.to/2rzJStx

[@tiffanyjohnson3110]

Make Something oh thank you. I didn't even think of that. That's awesome that chose you to sponsor. Congrats!

[@billdiehl156]

Love the way this project turned out, David. But I expect nothing less from the master! Have a video idea for you: Makers helping Makers. Simple premise, you travel a short distance to help out a maker in need. Say a really cool guy (Me!) who was building a cradle for his daughter and his first grandson. However, said cool guy was fallen by an arterial by-pass in his leg and is now 3 weeks kept out of his woodshop. He has only 10 spindles left to laquer before he can begin assembly. (Can you feel the tension?) Will he get back in his shop in time to complete the project by the end of May? Is there another Maker (David P.) wearing a cape and can save the day? Wow! What drama. That's a show I'D watch!! Lol!! Take it easy, Brother!

[@MakeSomething]

Oh man!! That’d be a great show! Recover fast and stay healthy!

[@JunkWorkshop]

Picciuto don't forget Respect the concrete!

[@MakeSomething]

Always!

[@JunkWorkshop]

Btw i really love your style and the energy you put in your videos. Big fan from Italy ! Respect "The Picciuto " ahah

[@artiet5982]

Yessss new video !

[@artiet5982]

Hey what was up with the last podcast? Seemed different. No intro. I don't know maybe it wasn't. Great video none the less! Keep it up man !

[@ewhiles]

You should have a jingle for when you use pocket holes and call it the pocket hole “jig”!

[@MakeSomething]

Ha!

[@krtwood]

concrete solid

[@theflava]

How about making a cool geometric form for the last hearth pour to soften the edges and create a more interesting transition?

[@alanscannell]

Lovely job Dave 👍 you should make a Pac man cherry for the centre piece. Respect the cherry 😂

[@donutman3089]

Now that it's been a few years, how's the concrete holding up to the heat of the fireplace?

[@MakeSomething]

It looks exactly the same. Concrete has held up well. A couple of months ago I made a video of a house tour and you can see it in there.

[@InfiniteCraftsman]

No walnut? I miss classic Percutio!

[@mhaz49]

Nice job, just be careful of the heat from fireplace on your TV. Too much will cause problems.