How to Mix Concrete (with Solar)

[@brendandonnelly8375]

Good to see you got the strong muscly person on the shovel. So essential to have the right person doing the right job.

[@jordanster9804]

I read the entire Ryan’s kzbin.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans and was able to make a shed plan. Using Ryan’s Shed Plans alone, the shed itself is great. Where I wish I knew more is with respect to ground preparation and foundations. Maybe that's beyond the scope of Ryan’s Shed Plans.

[@Rob89139]

Carl, I've been watching your videos ever since you started posting and I have to say what you share is not only entertaining but also very informative. Your explanations of how you overcame obstacles presented by the original build to something as basic as mixing concrete it doesn't matter, you break it down and make it easy to understand. Thanks for sharing and as always looking forward to what comes next.

[@carlroge]

thats real nice to hear Rob, thanks pal

[@steveb.5617]

What a beautiful view overlooking the valley from the end of the driveway.

[@johnpyle8027]

I am retired from the masonry business. I was probably 5 or 6 years old when I started going to worth with my father and I always like watching how things are done in other parts of the world. We never had laborers as cute as the one you have!

[@dgb5820]

Probably the best how to mix concrete video I have ever seen.

[@williamlewis8741]

Bonjour Carl. many thanks for the most recent vidéo. having mixed tons of concrete by hand as a young man on massive construction sites in the hot sun of southern california, the "wet" the wheelbarrow and mixer method is news to me. well done. a shout out to your kind and loving "assistante" who lifted the buckets and shoveled with grace and certitude. my July and August, north of you, was filled with many challenges: avoid heat exposure. worked early in the morning, stopped at noon, began anew the work after 21h. it was a brutal 'socal' kind of summer. despite all, me and my Slim soldiered on with pride and style. cheers

[@IPASAustralia]

Probably one of the most informative videos of this type I've seen. Well done!

[@andy_js]

First ever concrete mixing today (for steps at front of house) and this video was exceptionally helpful in prepping beforehand, so thank you 🙌

[@brigandboy1425]

I worked as a grunt/gofer for years, and mixed a lot of concrete. I used to hate those concrete mixers because they would always be a pain to use later. I was tasked with cleaning them, but only *AFTER* someone had turned them off and let them dry. That simple use of water and rocks is brilliant. That alone was worth the entire video, and there was a lot more besides. Thanks man. You've saved me money and time :)

[@donaldsmith5972]

I used to set a lot of posts and poles. One trick we used to to keep the post stable was to put large stones in around the post to keep it vertical, then we would put in the cement. On larger poles we would put in cement at the bottom before using the large stones. Never had to go back for any of them. Great demo on mixing the concrete.

[@wurly164]

When cleaning the mixer with the stones, it's important to do this late at night, when everyone is sleeping. Make sure your will is made out before this though.

[@matthewtomkins5410]

I always tell anyone who's on the mixer to never put your hand past the rim while it's turning- get your hand caught in there and it will keep turning- a very simple mistake can end up disastrous.

[@fredio54]

Should have learned this from dad decades ago, but RIP dad. Thanks for the recipe and tips. Currently restoring / fixing a 50-60 year old locally made mixer for a few jobs on our land 3 hours from where we currently rent. Mostly going well, but the drum bearing is being a real see you NT. Someone welded the nut on, then left it in the rain with no cover and it all rusted solid. Currently using acid and water blast to remove rust from deep inside where I can't reach before trying to press it apart.

[@JWimpy]

Best tutorial for cement I have ever seen. Here in the US the postal service will not put mail in that box because it is too high. Here they have to be about the height of the car window because most carriers will not get out of their vehicle to deliver mail. In fact it 41inches minimum to 45" maximum height and 6 inches to 8 inches from the street curb. I have seen them reject deliveries here over being 2 inches off.

[@Wittynut]

Le facteur (the postman) will say the same thing. Height should be between 80cm and 150cm as per AFNOR.

[@brianbromfield418]

@@Wittynut Beat me to it ! Our facteur does'nt even get out of the van .......

[@christobar]

When you are putting a wooden post into a concrete base, cone the concrete around the post so the water will run away from the wood and not pool against it. You'll get several more years out of the wood that way :)

[@jimthesoundman8641]

I agree with this.

[@LeonDerczynski]

Gotta avoid that pooling! A rough aggregate above + below the concrete will also help improve drainage to avoid rotting

[@1islam1]

@@jimthesoundman8641 ⚠️ God has said in the Quran: 🔴 { O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous - ( 2:21 )} 📖Quran

[@jaymac7203]

@@1islam1 No one cares mate. Learn to read the room! 🤡

[@jimjohnston1416]

As timber shrinks and moves over time how do you stop tiny gaps appearing at the top of the concrete cone and water being trapped inside ?

[@bascostbudde7614]

Invaluable information about correcting an off mix! Much appreciated.

[@mjallenuk]

I can't believe I just learned more about mixing concrete after all the times I've bloody mixed concrete!! Great video ... always cheers me up when I'm going through a Crohn's flare and need to let someone else do the heavy lifting when I can't ... her technique was amazing .. far better than mine which is probably why my back hurts these days.

[@maxwest4137]

Not sure what Mr. Carl Rogers does for a living... but here he is one of a few master craftsman (although his dad does not have his own channel) to follow. Another job well done.

[@carlroge]

Sorry for the wait on the staircase Part 3, I tried to get it published but rural France internet really f***** up my schedule (normally I upload from London). Trying to find a fast internet solution but this will have to do until then

[@pau1phi11ips]

I had fibre installed at home today, it's insane. I think I'd swap it for rural France anyday tho 😉

[@eduardocarvalho1547]

I live in "rural" Portugal. Only option for me is Konnect (Eutelsat) or Starlink. Even cellphone coverage in my village is bad!

[@leeh9420]

One of the best examples I've seen of what the Ecoflow can contribute, charge, etc. Appreciate the simple instructions for concrete! Have a project or two where that will come in handy!

[@Tom-Lahaye]

This is exactly how I developed the method of mixing concrete, I made 7-8 cubic metres of concrete yet during my renovation project, and your method gave me the best results and is easy working relatively said. As hand filling the mixer and barrowing concrete is still hard graft. But another tip to make things easier is to empty a couple of bags of cement at a time in a mortar tub, also I use a separate bucket for the cement and keep it dry and place the bucket in the tub to fill, easier than scooping from a bag and no spillage on the floor. Also you never should stick your hand or any tools in a turning mixer, these things can break fingers and arms.

[@wendysalter]

You have answered two very important questions for me in one video - I am embarking on a reconstruction of my front concrete steps and have been chewing on whether to buy a solar charged battery generator. Thank you very much, I feel more confident now.

[@HowardRice]

It is not necessary to use any mortar at all to set a post securely in the ground. Dig a neat deep hole (post hole tongs are the best tool) and then really ram the spoil back around the post in stages checking verticals as you go. A few larger stones when nearing the top and you'll be amazed how firm it is. I gave up using mortar a long time ago.

[@LivingintheLoire]

Clear and concise, plus a creatively made sponsored advert I'll happily watch. Always a pleasure! 👍

[@carlroge]

Thanks! Enjoyed your latest video - appreciate the amount of time that edit wouldve taken 😅

[@LivingintheLoire]

@@carlroge ​ Thanks dude, first time I've properly put the effort in. I think quality over quantity in future.

[@viktorsjefimovs9534]

My opinion is that the easiest way of making concrete is to put water in, then add cement and then everything other until you get the right consistence. So simple and proven to be effective method on several buildings

[@redhauscreator146]

We do it differently in America. Not better just different. I still learned that water is your friend, and that trick with using water and stones at the end was brilliant. So many mixers are ruined because people don't clean out the mixer.

[@ignilc]

hands down the best tutorial ive seen of mixing concrete with a mixer good job ✊✊

[@ilricettario]

Useful tip about throwing the water in first to stop everything sticking applies to most things when using cement.

[@1911wood]

In the US we call that “pokey thing” a puddle stick. They can even be store bought made from aluminum. Nice video, good work, done right, concisely presented.

[@kailand3056]

Carl, thank you for a very informative video. Rafi did a fine job as quality control inspector and site supervisor!

[@bevvie007]

I love your channel! It's so satisfying to watch you take a project from start to finish!

[@doctormaddix2143]

Carl, I really like how well thought-out and structured your videos are. Good job, mate!

[@waltershoults8803]

Hello from Texas and let me say what a clean , conscientious concrete team ! Great job 👍💯💯

[@Buildingenjoyment]

I have the same Italian mixer. Finally someone on KZbin that doesn’t have a soupy mix. The only thing I would add is to this use polypropylene fibres. They’re incredible cheap and add incredible strength to any mix. Too much water is the worse enemy when it comes to making strong cement.

[@magnitogorski]

Looks small (60 l?) but seems light and compact. Can you give me some info about the mixer model?

[@Buildingenjoyment]

Belle Group cement mixer 136 litres to fill 90 litres mix capacity. Build a third ecolodge with the same mixer. Rock solid and the mother is incredible. Turns out the mixer is made in the UK not Italy. I think I got confused because the patent was issued in Italy. 5 years now of daily mixing zero issues. Almost 800 pounds or over 1200 dollars.

[@magnitogorski]

@@Buildingenjoyment Looking good info. I appreciatte, ty. Have a nice day 👍

[@mjk8710]

Stunning concrete mixer Carl look after her your a lucky one 💯👈🏻

[@DovetailTimberworks]

That's a great real world example of the capacity of that system. Thank you, we're looking for something like that for the new shop.

[@sanderd17]

That looks like a very nice method of making concrete. Thanks for the tips! Though I don't like placing posts into concrete directly. At least not like this. If I put a post in concrete, I'd prefer a coated post (epoxy, tar, rubber, ...). And I would try to shape the concrete in a slight cone around the post, to ensure all water runs away from the post, and nothing pools up against it. But when possible, I'd go for a metal post anchor at any time.

[@leegibson5469]

I live in Mississippi, USA. I've built a shed for my mower and a carport roof for my old work truck. Nothing fancy just 4x4's 3 feet in the ground. Never used one drop of water. Just poured the bag of Quikrete directly in the ground around the 4x4. There is so much moisture in the ground that the cement will absorb all it needs. This serves several purposes. 1: Once it sets up it is there. The cement will expand a little and grip the wood. 2: NO MIXING!

[@BFDT-4]

Hey, Carl, welcome back. YT is kinda wonky, sorry about #3 upload. And in 2 and 1 how you all are able to get the dimensions so spot on. Wow. Ancient Roman Engineers would be proud of ya! I am both impressed and shamed! Good work, folks!

[@kris856]

Carl, my father was a professional bricklayer - hemade his living by building houses for his entire life - he probably made several thousands barrels of concretre :) however, it never even crossed my mind to ask him how to mix a perect concrete mix. I don't believe he was counting the shovels - he never used any buckets... I think he simply knew how to do the right way without even realising there is a certain ratio or an easy way to maintain it consistent :) sadly, now it's too late to ask him R.I.P.

[@Larry-325]

Carl, awesome content! Always good to see your videos come up. Hope you and your family have been well! 👍👍👍

[@PrinceWesterburg]

I've always done 'Two of sand, one of cement'. Also you can make a pile of the mix, shovel in a trough and pour the water in and pile it over. Mixes what quicker and with less effort.

[@james-jq8sk]

I've always used the 4:2:1 ratio in Australia, 4 coarse aggregate, 2 sand, 1 cement, your mix seems to work though. Very nice assistant. A quick spray with the hose pipe cleans the mixer...

[@Crxssbxw]

just a small tip for you instead of adding more water you can just tip the mixer forward into a more upright position hold it in this position and it allows gravity plus the mix already inside the mixer to pick up anything left stuck to the back. Adding more water also sometimes isn't necessary if you use a basic Admixture when mixing just allow the mixture to turn for longer and it will become wetter in time. Also wet gritsand mixture will also affect the amount of water which needs to be added but this comes with time using a mixer.

[@TheWorld-of7dd]

6:17 what a beautiful view, you are one of those lucky people, I hope the land tax is not too high

[@markridgemr]

Nice job. We wrap the bottom of the post in a livestock feed bag (we have dairy goats) so the concrete cause it to rot.

[@akquicksilver]

Concrete crews didn't look like that when I was pouring back in the day.

[@romainberger]

🤣

[@johngnipper8768]

Probably easier to get people to help this way

[@tanet]

Men of culture... We gather again

[@gazisher2372]

Are you referring to the attractive girl?

[@akquicksilver]

@@gazisher2372 I certianly am!

[@rivergate]

Nicely done. It's always good to learn stuff I thought I knew, but didn't. Thank you. I'd have rather seen the postcrete benched up the post above ground level, than topped up with soil, which is often the usual failure plane for timber posts. Although if that's an oak post, it'll hopefully have better resistance to decay than some other species. Still time to improve, should you wish to return and rake out and re-bench it. Those power bricks are becoming all the rage. Here's looking forward to a price reduction in future years (albeit probably not too soon in the current world climate). Far more socially acceptable than a fuel genny clattering all day. Nice piece of kit that - one of the rewards of years of hard work building up a channel. Well done you 😀👍

[@jameshodgins1937]

Wow! There are sure a lot of Concrete experts here. Nice job. Looking forward to Part 3 of the stairs.

[@Macron87]

Intimidated by the knowledge and experience of others?

[@peterjameswalmsley9185]

Wow! I came here to refresh myself on mixing concrete but I left as an expert on solar panels

[@bradthurkle7217]

Just a little tip using these mixers. Put a couple of choggs or blocks of wood say 2/3 inches thick under the back leges to tilt the drum forwood and this helps mixing a lot better. Just be carefull you can go to far and the drum will hit the ground witch could do damnage.

[@henkjanssen1252]

By the way if you have a bigger mixer you can also work with half a bag and like 7 buckets. Here is a trick that an old French stone mason told me: lay down your shovel on the ground, lay your bag over the handle of the shovel (perpendicular) and cut the paper on roughly half the bag. Then lift your shovel holding with one hand over and one hand under the bag and you've got two perfect half bags standing up straight without making a mess.

[@Macron87]

Suggest you don’t rinse your cement bucket until the end. Instead, keep it dry from one mix to the next. Once there is a thin lining of cement on the bucket it won’t get thicker - unless you wet it

[@delwichedanielle3999]

Bonjour Carl, merci pour le partage. Ce piquet et cette boîte aux lettres vont avoir une belle vie avec un tel panorama.😊🇧🇪

[@kittonsmitton]

Great instructional video Carl nice to see Sis helping out.

[@andlinux]

That's a very useful sponsor and a great video as always.

[@oldschool7533]

keep water cement ratio 0.3-0.5, use plasticizers (sika plastiment etc) to reduce water. This make concrete stronger and reduce crack possibility. Use glass fiber (30mm) to reinforce. You`ll get much stronger slab and increase curing speed

[@austint19]

That shot @ 6:18 is so great. Awesome video as usual. Been a fan of the channel for a long time. Don’t beat yourself up for the upload speed in which you post new vids - it’s all good brother!

[@greggraber8299]

On the ranch we NEVER set posts in concrete. It will trap water and rot wood quicker. If at all possible use pine tar pressure treated posts. These were used for all corner and brace post with road base at th bottom of each hole. The rest of the hole was back filled dirt rammed at intervals very tightly. Most theses lasted more than 30 years. FYI barbed wire was predominantly used because of great length and money involved with these projects.

[@VinceCannavaII]

You survived the dial up internet experience! Congrats, never had a doubt.

[@ArtisanTony]

in the states we use sand and gravel separately. Usually #57 gravel along with the sand and Portland. 3-2-1 :)

[@capguncowboy]

Great video. Very informative and thorough

[@tolahornottolah2190]

I love your videos. I’m waiting for rebuilding the staircase 3/3. Bring it on. I understand time concept, just wanted to say thanks

[@Blagger3000]

Watched a guy messing with a mix when his sleeve got caught on one of the mixer vanes. He was instantly doing perfect forward somersaults until the plug was pulled. Damn near nerly lost his arm. Never stick your arm inside a mixer even if your are just tittivating with a trowel.

[@haagatha]

That view from your drive! 😍

[@klasv7174]

i love your videos, i really like seeing how other people work out stuff from other parts of the world, good job be the way, and i really like your helper she makes your day go by better i guess, be safe

[@john3Lee]

Great content - beautifully produced !!

[@XtrAMassivE]

Nice to see that you're mixing the concrete basicly the same was I learned to do. Indeed tried and tested. For rough concrete we just dump cement from the bag and use shovels tho. Anyway can't wait for the 3rd part of the stairs!

[@imochiexe5056]

What Rob says. Good on you and your family and friends. The young lady's technique and lack of groaning also good form!

[@jaysevenx9994]

That is one amazing Countryside as well as the house 👍

[@154679oa]

Carl, i really enjoy your videos and am looking forward to watch next video. Good day.

[@simonscoggins1154]

Good to see someone else using the safety boots at the end

[@Brian-os9qj]

Nice efficient work, thx man

[@HighPeaksHome]

Nice tutorial on the concrete mix. Simple and easy to follow.

[@BFDT-4]

It's like making bread dough! But without the punching!

[@petrusipetrus]

fantastic explanation how to make concret fantastycznie wytłumaczone jak robić beton. Goed gedaan

[@ZionistWorldOrder]

wow that is a great looking mixer

[@aninaaraujomoraisdesousa2290]

Not that i have to do anything with concrete in the near future but i think i can do it after this video thanks :) well explained.

[@juliatownsend2324]

Thank you for the tutorial. You make it look easy x

[@wickie2222]

Hey, I would think this is a good video overall but I have a couple of question. Have you ever seen a cement mixer break someones arm or knock them out when a shovel gets caught and swings around. If you had you might reconsider adding the clips of putting your arm or shovel into the mixer.

[@gavin6538]

My mix is much better no I use buckets instead of shovel measures. Thanks for the video. I think credit should be given to your sister being present as the this video has had the most hits. Keep up the good work. I am very interested in the trailer making its move to its new location and what you do there.

[@philipB31]

Glad to see you were wearing safety Birkenstocks there…

[@davidepera6246]

Interessante la batteria con pannelli solari! L'asse in legno l'avrei cotta nella parte che affondava nel calcestruzzo, in questo modo La isoleresti dall'acqua ritardandone di molto il manifestarsi del marcio. Comunque buon lavoro😉

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Excellent in every regard.

[@MRPricks]

It's like making that perfect bread dough.

[@lancemillward1912]

100mm of concrete all round your post. A bit underneath also good. Cut ends of post get timber treatment. Wet the side of the hole before pouring or the water all sucks our of the concrete making it weak. Rub the concrete with the back of the shade it looks creamy like toothpaste. Better to use more cement than less. It's about $10 a bag in nz.

[@stirlingmoss4621]

a garden rake is good for mixing cement in a barrow

[@ultimatemunter]

A garden hoe is even better

[@rabk5702]

Excellent tips on the concrete mix I have been doing it wrong lol 👍👍

[@johno9525]

I thoroughly enjoyed that 👍

[@adywhyard1030]

Try putting the cement in after the water, before the aggregate.I learnt this from a bricklayer 40 years ago you'll never get cement stuck inside the mixer.

[@seanmcgrath9167]

thats how ive been mixing concrete for the past 20 years. no fucking about with buckets. water...... half a bag of cement and then fill the mixer with aggregate until it starts to fall out. job done and works out pretty much exactly the same strength mix as this bloke but wothout all thefucking about

[@josipbresic8314]

i grew up doing this! ah the nostalgia

[@olivierquaderi8766]

Merci, Carl très joli paysage

[@RotesKleid411]

Thank you. Please first all the water, second all the cement and last all the ballast. So water and cement mixed to liquid glue. Now you can fill in the ballast.

[@markrichardson5295]

That doesn't work with a bell mixer. You end up with a strong mix at the back and lean mix at the front. Those mixers do not move the material from back to the front

[@yummboy2]

Excellent! Very useful info. Thanks for posting.

[@1BCamden]

Great how to video, concrete mixing is an art form, love your mastery. In a Australia we call the pokey thing an “off cut” 😉 Serious inspiration for a job I’ve been putting off for a while. Ecoflow needs a episode by itself. Great content as always

[@escapetoruralfrance]

I can only dream of a mixer that clean 😅

[@MrPhotodoc]

For some reason I love concrete now.

[@maxpat82]

Tres bon vidéo. je me suis inspiré des tes vidéo précedent pour prendre ton truc de chaudiere. Faire le beton a la pelle a pas eu de bon succes au depart. au quebec, on achete le gravier et sable séparément et fait un mix gravier-sable-ciment entre 3-2-1 et 2-2-1 (ce qui ressemble pas mal ton "ballast"). Félicitation pour ton travail du bois.. tu as du talent!!

[@colinbrooks6290]

Oh, Pro-Tip…. small stones to clean the mixer… 👍👍👍