How to mix concrete in a mixer

In this Video we show you how to go over the basics of mixing concrete in a mixer and also in a wheel barrel and the basic principals of going about it.
OdellConcrete.com
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[@veconsports7650]

Your tip for splitting bags literally saved our project. We split 24 bags and set them up before we even plugged in the mixer. We wouldnt have been able to lift all that cement and get it perfect w/o ur tip. Thanks so much for posting this!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Awesome! Glad to have helped!

[@agmiller2]

by far the best tip to date

[@ATX45]

Same here. What a great tip!

[@shockingguy]

Yeah yeah

[@tienasands4932]

Thank you SO MUCH for the trick to cut bags in half. You are a lifesaver. I may only buy 60 pound bags...but I'm 5'2" tall, 65 years old, and have several medical issues. My shoulders and back thank you!!

[@user-gu9lp2ug3c]

Ive been picking the whole bag up crete up for the past 5 years. Tomorrow im going to split the bags with ur trick whether my boss likes it or not. Wish me luck boys

[@kismetcorp]

I just bought the mixer so who's the boss now? Love it

[@bradturner4832]

Timothy, your tip on the rebar splitting the bag is genius. Not only are they lighter, they are much easier to load into the mixer. Something so simple baked all the difference. Also helped keep things clean. Odell videos are great. Thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad to help

[@danpark417]

Love that rebar trick! Keep posting these quick tips. Congrats on passing 18k subscribers!!! You guys deserve it.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Dan Park TY

[@rksmith5273]

Appreciate you showing two ways of mixing. I liked the rebar usage. Thanks.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@josephgraham1065]

Wow the cutting the bag in half is genius... so simple yet I never thought about it until I saw it... Well Done

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes GL

[@khcopter]

You are the man thank you so much for making a video!! you helped my nephew, and I with so many cool tricks. Splitting the bag to putting down a cloth. It’s absolute simple, brilliant video. Can’t thank you enough saved our backs!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Great GL

[@SheepDogActual]

Never mixed concrete before, this helped a lot. Thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@SteveRawcliffe]

Love the trick for splitting the bags. I was beginning to feel like a wimp 'cos I just can't lift a 40 kg (88 lb) bag and pour its contents into the mixer under control. Tried it once and nearly pulled the mixer over! Just a safety point (you probably know this, but other viewers might not) ... don't EVER put your hand into a mixer while it's running (e.g. to check the consistency, or scrape material off the back). I don't think I need to paint a picture of what will happen to your hand and arm if your hand gets caught, hmm?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's for sure. Good advice TY

[@markd5067]

Good advice, but a shame it has to be said. People are just getting dumber and dumber....

[@TheTinminator]

These little tip are so useful. I like how you cut the bags in half for better control and easy on the back

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes it's a game changer

[@rickoleum]

Dude, you saved my back!

[@philykshen741]

Awesome trick breaking the bag in half. Thanks!

[@MP-ef6mc]

Thanks man, very simple, informative and to the point.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@Q8Duelist]

good tip for splitting bags thank you!

[@fakenewselon7759]

Been rocking with team Odell since 2018

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Right on TY

[@jmdpo17]

Have always done the wheelbarrow way but im about to buy a mixer. Cool rebar trick. You sound young so good for you to be skilled and a hard worker

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Thank you, the mixer makes a big difference

[@Ruben901]

Ive been putting the recommended water in first and have the mixer running while pouring cement into it. This method leaves no hardened or difficult to scrape cement on the mixer, looks as if its mixing ice cream 😎

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

good job that's the way to do it

[@dave_ecclectic]

One suggestion is to prep the bags right on the pile. You eliminate moving them to the ground and from the ground to the mixer You eliminate picking them up from the ground, they are pick up height for a few bags.

[@lauramurphy3463]

Love the idea of seeing knitting the bag!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too!!

[@pininfrna]

Thanks. This is how all KZbin instructional videos should be. Now off to rent a mixer.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Get it on

[@lovesoccer6180]

Thanks for the tip. That save my back.

[@RodneySass]

Thanks for taking the time to help me!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@treystewart544]

That concrete mixer reminds me of bob the builder sounds awesome 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@greggb1416]

Woefully late to viewing this video. Freaking “genius” bag splitter technique…! Thank you sir.

[@southerntommygun1353]

My mixer should be here in the next couple of days. That rebar trick is gonna save my back. Thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes it will GL

[@saachap]

Rebar trick was gold!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur TY

[@dawktah2680]

Your tip for splitting bags made fifteen 80# bags each to manage working alone! Thanks so much for posting video!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You are so welcome!

[@HawkGTboy]

That bag splitting trick is great! I wish I could buy you a beer!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes this trick is a must, come down to OC/LA I’ll drink a beer wit ya

[@Learning_new_things_70]

You did a wonderful job explaining this. Great job.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@bananazen]

Love the rebar trick. I'll be using that on the 160 bags I need to split next week. :)

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good idea GL

[@terencehood]

My local place only has 80lb bags... I can handle a 80lb bag but it's not safe or graceful lol. So I came to KZbin to see what the trick of the trade was for handling these without wrecking myself. This is going to keep me from being wore out before I even get going and from having to drive way further for those smaller bags at the big box store.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

A nice trick.

[@GungaLaGunga]

Love the vids. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. For the beginners out there, if you are hand mixing in a container of some sort, use a hoe designed for the job. There's a very big blade hoe with large 1-2 inch or so holes in the blade, and requires much less muscle to mix than trying to stir it like your mixing a bowl of cookie dough with a spoon. or skinny shovel lol.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

yes I've tried that, and I prefer to turn the mud over with a trenching shovel

[@outlet6989]

Regardless of what your DIY project is, you have three considerations to take into account. Time, Effort, and Cost. If you are willing to expend these yourself, then go for it. If not, let a pro do the project. In the DIY world, it's too easy to bite off more than you can chew.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

True story

[@angeladifilippi2690]

Good tip on cutting the bag in half first.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

A back saver

[@rdvideoclips]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@richied9305]

Nice tip how to cut the bags in half. Thanks.

[@kingofslotsmillion3263]

Bruh I knew I could count on you tube for this video. Thanks bru

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad I could help

[@Zues64]

cool. How many of those 90lb bags Can you put in your mixer at a time?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

3

[@StillAliveAndKicking_]

Stupid question, can I pour from the mixer straight into a bucket? Or will it spill everywhere?

[@aomanchutube]

I'm trying to decide if I want to mix in my wheelbarrow or get a mixer. I noticed that wheelbarrow mixing is actually much faster than the mixer. The quickrete material just needs the water. You can literally add the same exact amount of water each time by measuring the first mix accurately. Once you know this amount, just mark it on a bucket and toss the water in first, then the dry mix. Use a hoe to mix it up and it works faster than the Machine. However it is probably more tiring? This is what I don't know really. I've always used a machine and lifting the bags is crazy on your back.

[@menagerie1066]

Really helpful. Thanks!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rickyjackson1258]

I like your bag split trick with the rebar.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@Cenlalowell]

Just used the method for opening bags. THANK YOU

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Get it on

[@blackkitty2871]

You need one of those European style mixers. They're like a drum sitting upright with mesh on top and teeth on the mesh to open the bags. 3 arms move around inside and you have a chute out one side that you open for the concrete to come out. I saw some for the first time a few days ago.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That sounds good

[@Joemama13479]

good job mr. O'Dell Jr but when you mix the concrete in a wheelbarrow that is old school and that's a good workout for your arms I'm sure your dad will tell you that and to get back to what I was saying is you don't have to be a stud to lift 90 pounds of bags but the way you did it was an awesome way to show people how to do it the right way take care of you guys and I'm actually looking forward to buy a couple shirts off you 2x is what I'm looking for take care of Brothers

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

This how we get it on.

[@Joemama13479]

Odell Complete Concrete HANDLING SON✌✌😆

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Hey thanks Joe we appreciate the input and comments, and yeah we can definitely get you a couple shirts just give us a email of your paypal and address plus what color you would like it in, we have blue or grey.

[@FreeThaTurtles]

Ha your fat😂😂😂

[@dannyg.781]

Another good video. I have a pretty big motorized mortar mixer. It has an old wisconsin motor, which sounds really good and strong. I can mix about 4-5 60lb bags of cement and I've mixed close to 360lbs of stucco mix. Up to how much cement do you reccomened mixing in a mixer before calling a cement truck? Like to where it becomes more cost effective? 1 yard? Yard and a half?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

1.5 yds.

[@dannyg.781]

Cool. Thanks!!

[@jkoorts]

Google says 1 yard is nearly a meter. Calling a truck in when doing more than 1.5 meters? You crazy?

[@semajniffirg230]

Jacques Koorts 1.5 cubic yards = 1.15 cubic meters. It is about 6100lbs or 2800 kg. Thats a bitch to mix and pour by hand.

[@jkoorts]

James Griffin thanks for clearing up. I have done 1 cube with the help of 5 workers @ $15 a day per worker. Have to do 3 cube soon. Think ill go truck on this one

[@shawnkilbourne8103]

So you put 2 bags in I think, how many minutes do you mix it for?

[@ZeOatmeal]

Thanks man ❤

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

No problem 👍

[@skerriesrockart]

Great video

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@jeromedenis4754]

Nice video. Two questions that I'd really appreciate answers to. 1. Which brand is the quietest portable concrete mixer available in this size? 2. Is the mix in this video the right amount of soup or water or is that too much water? I'm trying to follow as some say do not mix it too wet or soupy. I don't want a extremely noisy mixer like a Harbor Freight brand as I have close neighbors with a baby. Thanks

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good question, probably check the sound decimal on the products spec sheet. The mix is good if want to get a finish on it.

[@jeromedenis4754]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete Thanks Timothy! I'm wanting to pour and finish my own drive at my home this spring/summer by myself. I like the small mixer style you have in this video and my top pick so far is the Yardmax 5 Cu Ft. 3/4 hp. Model Number: YM0146. I might have a couple more questions at a later date. But I wanted to let you know I've been watching your dad's videos for some time and really appreciate his candid nature on video. You sound like you have that too. To all of you a very good 2019.

[@ramblin_man23]

You can wet it up a little more than he did

[@MrAloha999]

So those bags of concrete are pre mixed? I remember having to shovel sand and rock in the mixer

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Premix is easy cleanup

[@FuzzballToday]

Thanks i learned something from you!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@dannyburleigh1]

Good knowledge Thanks!!

[@IPINA75]

What oil do you use to maintain the concrete mixer? 😅😊

[@David-zv2em]

thanks, please let me know the spec of your mixer. Just wonder what professional folks use.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Stud Status

[@mercade1349]

Recent slab video brought you here?

[@steveramirez1654]

👍👍

[@smallnuts2]

If your doing a large project. Say 20ft long, 3ft high and 8 inches thick. Using a mixer and it's just me doing it. Should I do it in 3 sections? That way the first section gets vibrated with a concrete vibrator then smoothed. Then move on to the 2nd and 3rd section? Or should you do it all in one pour? Concerned about cold joints but if its 1 person doing that much?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Section it off and make cold joints.

[@embededfabrication4482]

I thought i could save doing it myself but a 94 lb bag of portland is 22 bucks. I can get redimix for 155 a yard.

[@mportklr]

I've been watching your videos now for about a month. I'm about to start pouring a small slab (5' x 19' x 3"). They mostly sell quikrete at home depot. I read a comment that mentioned the quikrete bag uses too much rocks in the mix and makes it difficult to smooth out properly. I see you are using a different brand. Where can I find it and how much per bag? Great job by the way.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Lowes

[@steveoneway1]

Is it still the quikcrete brand or a different one?

[@JBM425]

@@OdellCompleteConcrete As of April 2022, Lowe’s no longer sells the Blue Hawk brand of concrete. Do you have an updated recommendation?

[@sethdistler5332]

You can add quart of Portland cement and half quart of sand to each bag so that when you mag the concrete it's a bit more creamy on top.

[@eric514]

I owe you a beer for the rebar thing.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Appreciate

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

We always used to beat the outside the drum with a hammer when the concrete used to stick

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Lots of dings

[@robertbelknap]

What make and model, cu. ft, mixer are you guys using in this video? GREAT VIDEOS!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I got it at Home Depot.

[@Desideratapoem]

What is your opinion of 3.5 cu ft vs 6 cu ft? And what is your opinion of the style mixer you have in this video vs the mixers that are a wheelbarrow design?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I can't find that style anymore, but that's my favorite

[@briantrenchard8700]

Good stuff guys ......

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ty

[@Joemama13479]

by the way when are you or jr going to download more O'Dell video's that's the big question 🤔

[@felipeperez2991]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

YW

[@BUDDY63131]

Hey from a fellow bricklayer. I'm looking for a new mixer. What brand is this mixer you're using? Is it the Full Boar?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Cant find this one anymore

[@vbroder15]

Thank you for your video. Just wondering if you using the water hose how do know of how much water did you put in mixer?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

When it looks good

[@dunnyodonovan3947]

My lower back greatly appreciates your ree bar trick regards my lower back

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Sweet

[@sashaschiavi3308]

Was this your first time mixing concrete? If not, how come you didnt put the water first? Just forgot???

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I like to add water first

[@josiahpulemau6214]

I have the same mixer and the tightener on the inside broke off. Any tips on how to fix please? I really need that mixer for more projects and I’m just a beginner getting started

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I wish. GL

[@7coondogs]

What name/ make / model of mixer did you use in this video and do you recommend it or another one?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

This is a good one but home depot doesn't carry it anymore

[@larryburns777]

But can I add bags of sand to my concrete mix or can I perhaps pour the concrete over busted up rubble concrete and save myself mix???

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Not sure

[@AdrenalineCrew]

[@brettweakley2441]

Hey Mr. Odell . Do you guys prefer to use electric or gas powered mixer?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I like gas if your going big, because you have to worry about the breaker switch.

[@brettweakley2441]

Yeah that’s true. Do you guys always buy your mixers new or do you think it’s too risky to buy a used one? Thank you

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Brett Weakley New is better for mixers. They take a beating.

[@nighthawk7667]

Thanks Bro.😁👌🇺🇸

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

You bet

[@heroknaderi]

Incredible thanks I’m curious how many 80lbs bags can fit in one mixer 😎

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Good question! 4

[@el-moyetooooo784]

I put 2 full bags today and 28 shovels of sand wheel barrel was heavy asf 🤣🤣😭

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Depends on the mixer

[@badassmother1426]

This should be required learning in HIgh school.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I concur

[@oldschoolfoil2365]

Bro you make a good tik tokker. Im glad you doing cement uploads instead of stabbing your neighbors for views.

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Me too. TY

[@Zenconstructions]

Interesting 👍

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

For sure

[@sauloviedo4410]

That’s crazy how most of y’all didn’t know about splitting the bag in half lol I thought it was common sense

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Not really

[@jestineka]

What’s the model of the machine you use?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Home Depot

[@wkeil1981]

how much working time is there from your first wheel barrow dump

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

2 to 4 hours

[@skynetlabs]

Way too wet. Should be dryer, not "soupy".

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

OSS

[@graphguy]

Great rbar trick

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

TY

[@wileyfox4984]

Is it best to mix by weight or volume?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

That's how the batch plants do it

[@avilesnba]

No sand aggregate to this concrete mix?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Yes but very fine

[@jimjimmis5071]

I'm confused, you put no sand in there and no gravel, just cement?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

I wish

[@ntxbankfishing7815]

He’s using ready mix, it’s got sand, gravel and cement in the bags.

[@fredjones1238]

no steel in the footing ?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Another of steel

[@erickarobinson3981]

How many bags can the mixer hold

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

4 60lb.

[@ckckxkxkxkx4085]

I have CMENT mixer

[@goofeybutreal4398]

❤👍🏿

[@akira5982]

Wouldnt it be faster & cheaper to get a cement truck in 🤔

[@enginebae3471]

Most concrete trucks have a minimum amount. Usually 4 or 5 yards. That was way under that.

[@abigaylebluepusz4084]

hey thanks ur cool

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

ty

[@manuelgrado8170]

how many 80 lbs bags can that mixer handle?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

300 lbs.

[@johnvargo5695]

Save your back, mix three half bags at a time.

[@w33m4n]

what mixer is this?

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

The one from Home Depot

[@w33m4n]

Is it worth buying one like the Kushlan 600DD vs the one you have from Home Depot? www.homedepot.com/p/Kushlan-6-0-cu-ft-3-4-HP-120-Volt-Motor-Direct-Drive-Cement-Mixer-600DD/203195237

[@3oldman]

I notice you had some sticking to the back. Are there any other tips on how to avoid that, like putting in lots of water first and tilting the drum back perpendicular to the ground? In thinking about this I'm betting putting the dry mix in very slowly at first is the answer, so it's getting mixed slowly enough so no dry mix makes it to the back of the drum.

[@jonahvimeo4276]

yes... 1st mix app. 1/3 of sand/gravel with most of water amount and than put cement. The pre-mixed sand-gravel-water would dissolve cement. Than add rest of sand/gravel and tune with water. Avoid much water! Just to be enough. Putting sticks into turning mixer is very dangerous !!! Many workers killed or seriously injured.

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

If your concrete mixer is having any mechanical problems let me know and I can tell you how to fix it!

[@OdellCompleteConcrete]

Ok TY