How to mix mortar

How to mix mortar using a cement mixer. This shows how to mix good quality mortar for bricklaying, block laying or laying slabs using a 4:1 mix with sand and cement. How to mix sand and cement together to create a good, workable mix from what I have learnt. Mixing mortar, cement mixing, mixing compo - these are all words that people use for mixing - should be done by putting all the materials in the mixer in the correct order and it will turn out a lovely mix.