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make Thin CSA Concrete Garden Boxes PART 4 - cast garden forms

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MAN about TOOLS

MAN about TOOLS

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@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 10 ай бұрын
I now have molds ready-to-go here: manabouttools.com/store-plastic-concrete-molds/
@nate11718
@nate11718 9 ай бұрын
Are the molds based on the original design or the thinner version that you made in your part 4 video?
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 5 ай бұрын
@@nate11718 Hi, I have molds for both the original and the thin design.
@RestingScotFace
@RestingScotFace 5 жыл бұрын
This man must be the kindest soul on youtube. He's the Bob Ross of concrete garden beds
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 5 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks for that! ;o)
@ottomaguire2443
@ottomaguire2443 4 жыл бұрын
Those look like happy beds to me
@marcokubuo8632
@marcokubuo8632 4 жыл бұрын
Or gay....🙄
@terrijuanette486
@terrijuanette486 4 жыл бұрын
Yep! A gentle voice explaining clearly and plainly - without background music - is so pleasant to the ears! I subscribed.
@ottomaguire2443
@ottomaguire2443 4 жыл бұрын
@@terrijuanette486 I don't like background music either, he speaks succinctly even my mom can understand him
@Changtent
@Changtent 5 жыл бұрын
As a diy home handyman, I have thoroughly enjoyed watching this series. Thank you. The obvious (to me) thought is that there must be significant market value in supplying these panels in a ready-made format. While many of us will enjoy making our own panels, I expect ten times more people would prefer to just buy them at a local building store. Great product idea.
@imbonnie
@imbonnie 4 жыл бұрын
ditto, my thoughts too.
@tony69em
@tony69em 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct, I believe, about the ten times more people wanting to buy them premade. I'm one of them. In fact, I stopped the video and came to the comments to see if anyone had mentioned buying them. I agree with what you said 100%
@residuevideos
@residuevideos 2 жыл бұрын
How much one should go for? Any ideas?
@mattmccallum2007
@mattmccallum2007 Жыл бұрын
Someone could make a nice little home business with this idea.
@metamud8686
@metamud8686 5 жыл бұрын
As a computer scientist working with abstract ideas all day long, I can only say I love seeing something concrete. :-)
@Bencarelle
@Bencarelle 5 жыл бұрын
BOOOOO
@MrEmrys24
@MrEmrys24 5 жыл бұрын
*badam tissss
@kirstenwhitworth8079
@kirstenwhitworth8079 5 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@InterstateTechno
@InterstateTechno 5 жыл бұрын
😂
@lancer525
@lancer525 5 жыл бұрын
Man, that was _almost_ funny...
@frankligas2249
@frankligas2249 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Design suggestion #1. Since you switched to 2 x 12 lumber instead of plywood, you can take advantage of the wood grain. If you torch the lumber and then wire brush in the direction of the wood grain, you will pull up the wood grain. This texture will transfer to the concrete. You could then do a color wash, and dry rub paint job to bring out the look of wood grain in the concrete. This would leave a more nature oriented vibe to the garden, instead of an industrial vibe.
@slickrock1371
@slickrock1371 4 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea, Frank!
@petertrezza9456
@petertrezza9456 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah but that would make it grip the form more too.
@Hipporider
@Hipporider 4 жыл бұрын
@@petertrezza9456 use a concrete mold release agent from a concrete building supplies business
@Hipporider
@Hipporider 4 жыл бұрын
I used to see this technique at a pre cast concrete panel factory I used to work at. Looks good. Also, you could get very creative with designs on the mold that leave the impression on the mold
@UserUser14880
@UserUser14880 10 ай бұрын
Wow thats on a whole new level. Amazing!
@flowerpt
@flowerpt 5 жыл бұрын
Vibrating out the air bubbles with a reciprocating saw body - absolute genius!
@0ldw3lshm4n
@0ldw3lshm4n 5 жыл бұрын
just use a sander
@andreewert1142
@andreewert1142 4 жыл бұрын
you could use your wife s vibrator too...lol
@tkstruck
@tkstruck 4 жыл бұрын
Did this with a concrete counter top using the same rapid set for a vanity... Works like a champ
@Gen2026
@Gen2026 4 жыл бұрын
@@tkstruck Did you use the same type of concrete for your counter top? MY son has been wanting a portable kitchen island with a concrete countertop but I was concerned about the weight. This sounds like a viable option....but how did you seal the top?
@tkstruck
@tkstruck 4 жыл бұрын
Genna Hargis Hi there! I used the rapid set mortar mix with flow control and a little set control for a vanity. If you care about the finish use melamine for the form it’s sacrificial and gives a smooth finish. This guy does a good job m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/imjQinVsrZtrers I sealed it with food grade granite and stone sealer. The vanity was approx 42x 27 with a cut out for the sink and I could manhandle it into place, though it’s not light! Hope that helps
@typeaboutit
@typeaboutit 5 жыл бұрын
I love how meticulous, clear, and thorough and accurate you made this video, good job!
@brandyf1932
@brandyf1932 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@misslee617
@misslee617 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly!.. I have learned so much. Thank you so much.
@mejd30
@mejd30 4 жыл бұрын
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@mr.rumpeltobias1484
@mr.rumpeltobias1484 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, extremely detailed instructions.
@marcelinofernandez1676
@marcelinofernandez1676 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@ericsilva335
@ericsilva335 3 жыл бұрын
I am using this project in my year 1 construction technology class. After poured the students will sell these.The plans look great and the video is very clear.
4 жыл бұрын
A tip. The compressive strength of the concrete is keeping the centre fairly stress free. Better to lay the reinforcement one third from the outside edge.
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 4 жыл бұрын
I agree. It's just a bit of a challenge to get the grid placed exactly where it's most effective.
@BrandonBlackmoor
@BrandonBlackmoor 2 жыл бұрын
I love how you have revisited this design over and over, experimenting, sometimes failing, but making it better each time. You don't stubbornly stick to your initial design in defiance of reason and experience. If all things in life could work this way, the world would be a much better place.
@ashleygraham1011
@ashleygraham1011 2 жыл бұрын
I was drinking my morning coffee brainstorming about how to make raised beds out of concrete. I really appreciate this tutorial!! Can wait to start😉
@GreerGary
@GreerGary 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kent... Once again, a FANTASTIC and comprehensive effort for solving the rot problem on wooden raised beds. I love how you tested many varieties of mixes and thickness for optimal structural integrity and density to arrive at the thin CSA solution. While all of them look to work well, my back spoke loudly, "Go with thin CSA...!"
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@NorthernKitty
@NorthernKitty 4 жыл бұрын
This: "I'm amazed at the wealth of knowledge out there, and I so appreciate everyone who has shared it." We're just as amazed and as appreciative that you shared yours!! Thank you!!!
@dr.phil-federalinspector6023
@dr.phil-federalinspector6023 4 жыл бұрын
I have been in construction for over 25 yrs. This is fantastic..thank you so much..great idea.. Who would have thought this ? Was really smart!!!
@toamaori
@toamaori 4 жыл бұрын
you could also use the finished cast to create a silicone rubber mold that could be used repeatedly it wouldn't be strong enough to hold the form by itself, but when inserted into a box for rigidity, then filled, it could be popped out of the box when the concrete is set and peeled of the finished cast. one of the advantages is that you would not have to keep dismantling the mold every time you made a cast.
@thrivesurvive
@thrivesurvive Жыл бұрын
I was curious about this too! Have you tried it? I have only seen this technique used for small molds. I wonder how thick the silicone would have to be to hold up to repeated uses, and whether you would have to cut the wood larger to compensate for the thickness of the silicone. I was also curious about using silicone spray over the mineral oil.
@jmortonsalt
@jmortonsalt Жыл бұрын
I did this to make a urethane rubber mold of a foam arrowhead stepping stone I sculpted a few years back. I cast several of the arrowhead stepping stones for my wife's flower bed. I don't think the CSA mortar mix would affect the urethane any. It pulled right off the cement I was using - no trouble at all. A quick rinse & paper toweled dry, then I sprayed it with PAM cooking spray & it was ready to go in just a couple of minutes. Smooth-On has the rubber that I used for the mold.
@daniel2segura
@daniel2segura Жыл бұрын
I thought about this, too, because I’d like to emulate his process for making benches for gifts, but I’m concerned about how the pvc pipe could be incorporated using a silicone or urethane mold?
@cap2c484
@cap2c484 5 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely amazing amount of value you are providing to your viewers with this series. I am extremely grateful for these plans and tutorial videos. Thank you so much!
@NovackGeorgeTT1971
@NovackGeorgeTT1971 4 жыл бұрын
Listen to meeeee: I watched the original playwood construction part one 2 hours ago and just could not stop. I have binge watched concrete drying :( I dare you to judge me. :-) HOWEVER, I am very impressed by the continuous improvement mindset of MaT. I will attempt these and the variation in part 3. Everyone who can, should grow things. (some assembly required hahahah)
@LetsGoHelio
@LetsGoHelio 4 жыл бұрын
Typically, I never watch videos over 10 minutes. But there's something about this man that draws and soothes me to keep watching. Awesome tutorial. Thanks!
@niklar55
@niklar55 5 жыл бұрын
Liked the idea, very much! Admired your CAD skills as well! I used your idea, and reworked the form, so its just 3 components. one side and end, complete, twice, and a base board. I used coach bolts to hold the side and ends to the base board, as they also act like dowels. The rounded heads can be recessed into the wood, and tapped out easily. The perimeter shapes are on top of the base board. I've had some formwork experience, and if the parts are painted with exterior wall paint they seem to release very easily. For the base board, I would use 30 mm green chip board, its cheap, and doesn't warp. (Ply is ridiculously expensive in France where I live.) An alternative would be kitchen worktop, as the melamine surface is already pre-finished, and releases superbly. Thanks for the idea. I've also had problems with garden box rot, even with treated wood.
@neilmarsh1904
@neilmarsh1904 5 жыл бұрын
As much as I like the content, I really appreciate the production quality. These are some of the most professional work I've seen in all my years of following KZbin. You should make a video on how to make a video!
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Neil! I really appreciate the kind words! Kent
@ryanmcewen415
@ryanmcewen415 4 жыл бұрын
Check out DarkHorse Workshop. He also does a really well put together video. He does leather work for costume and cosplay as well as leather tooling and carving videos.
@KevinSandersMDGoHokies
@KevinSandersMDGoHokies 3 жыл бұрын
Best Raised Garden Boxes ever !!!
@malcolmlong5218
@malcolmlong5218 4 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed the video, the idea, and the instructional format...great job...Just cannot understand why anyone would put a thumbs down on this entire presentation. Even the comment suggestions are worth taking on board.
@daves2354
@daves2354 2 жыл бұрын
What I really appreciate about your video is that although you have plans available for purchase, you also show the process with such detail that they aren't even necessary for those who are confident in their building/fabrication skills. Many hide as much as they can and only promote the sale of the plans
@jane5053
@jane5053 2 жыл бұрын
As a first time watcher, I immediately subscribed. This was an outstanding video presentation, and I love the way you do your work so precisely and beautifully. Thank you!
@shockwavegaming1376
@shockwavegaming1376 9 ай бұрын
This is going to be sooo useful in the garden of my near future homestead. I'm glad I came across the video and thank you for making it.
@YouT-DJ
@YouT-DJ 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and the plans. I'm thinking of a modification to hold hoops up for a floating row cover tent. You know, to keep those pesky white butterflies off cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower.
@MarjNap
@MarjNap 2 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking the same thing. Did you come up with a good solution?
@YouT-DJ
@YouT-DJ 2 жыл бұрын
@@MarjNap haha lot has happened since I wrote that comment. No sorry Marj
@odbo_One
@odbo_One 2 жыл бұрын
Evolution of this concrete garden boxes is amazing. Thank you.
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@edwardneil3039
@edwardneil3039 5 жыл бұрын
You can use a sheet of plastic food wrap off a roll to line the forms. No chalking required and the finish is very smooth.
@Eggs4ckley
@Eggs4ckley 5 жыл бұрын
Then throw away the plastic?
@edwardneil3039
@edwardneil3039 5 жыл бұрын
@@Eggs4ckley When you take off the forms save the plastic and use it to cover the new uncured concrete after you wet it. This helps the cure and is a second use of the plastic wrap.
@charlottefirbank-king885
@charlottefirbank-king885 5 жыл бұрын
Plastic food wrap leaves wrinkles in the cement. But I guess that could be part of the design :-)
@mathewwoolhouse7895
@mathewwoolhouse7895 5 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful example of the principle of the five P's - Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. Great Video, well done.
@toddoliver3385
@toddoliver3385 5 жыл бұрын
When cutting the plastic pipe... Try turning your carbide toothed blade backwards. I was amazed at how nice it cuts.
@DYI
@DYI 4 жыл бұрын
A pvc cutting tool is the way to go: www.amazon.com/ABN-PVC-Pipe-Cutters-Ratcheting/dp/B00T3DPL2M/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=pvc+cutter&qid=1586491359&sr=8-10
@danielbeaulieu581
@danielbeaulieu581 4 жыл бұрын
Your inserts are not only decorative, they're useful to grab the panels! Your videos are excellent!
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@syalutsa
@syalutsa 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. I am replacing my wood framed raised beds every six or seven years. Thank you for your clear demonstration of how to build these.
@michaeldalessio4038
@michaeldalessio4038 16 күн бұрын
OUTSTANDING...Ditto to all other comments, I have watched many other videos & yours are WOW.... More please.
@nancyclingan5396
@nancyclingan5396 5 жыл бұрын
This is a much lighter way for making these boxes! You are doing such a great job, thanks!
@guloguloguy
@guloguloguy 5 жыл бұрын
KEEP PRODUCING THESE, AND YOU WILL SOON BE A CONCRETE BILLIONAIRE!!!!
@phxtonash
@phxtonash 5 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough of your garden box videos! Thx!
@DeadEye428
@DeadEye428 2 жыл бұрын
Vibrating the bubbles out with a sawzaw is brilliant
@lancer525
@lancer525 9 ай бұрын
Do you mean a "saws-all"?
@maarkaus48
@maarkaus48 5 жыл бұрын
Once again, this is a fantastic video. I am becoming a big fan of this series. As I have said before I have cast four of these, each time perfecting the method, myself. The last one came our excellent, and even has glass tiles inserted for decorative purposes. It was a test to see if the glass (as used for a splash guard for a kitchen) would cause it to crack, and no, it worked well and looks sharp. Now, going forward I am going to make mosaics in the cement walls. I must thank you for the series, and request DON'T STOP!!
@toododd
@toododd 5 жыл бұрын
Hey we would like to see those. Ceramic tiles would a nice contrast to the gray concrete.
@maarkaus48
@maarkaus48 5 жыл бұрын
@@toododd I would like to, but am not sure how. I know how to share a video, but sharing a picture not so much. I would like to do a video response and when I do I can share that with you if you like?
@maarkaus48
@maarkaus48 5 жыл бұрын
Here is a video of the mosaic wall. The volume is very quiet because I used my phone, so I am sorry about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ-Zkq2GhpafmdU If you have any idea how to share this with Man About Tools, I am game. Maybe I will just post it above. I hope you enjoy!
@fishsquishguy1833
@fishsquishguy1833 5 жыл бұрын
Maarkaus J Looks great! Your garden is going to look awesome next year.
@maarkaus48
@maarkaus48 5 жыл бұрын
@@fishsquishguy1833 Thank you! I love to garden. The bigger the better.
@JosefTheMighty
@JosefTheMighty 2 жыл бұрын
This man doing academic quality research. Congrats
@army0fnobunaga
@army0fnobunaga 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is just a great teacher. I subscribed just because I like his style. Not sure ill ever pour concrete (unless MaT has some system for keeping the work area clean) but I enjoy watching and learning what he is putting out.
@kenbellchambers4577
@kenbellchambers4577 5 жыл бұрын
I have seen concrete blocks made with cement, sawdust and woodchip. The ones I saw were years old, and being used for a base for some steps, they were light, and in perfect condition, though they were directly on the ground. There is no sand or gravel in these, the wood replaces them both. You are a very good workman and thank you for sharing these beautiful concrete boxes, they are magnificent. Maybe they will keep some of the rats and mice out of the strawberries!
@Thomas-wn7cl
@Thomas-wn7cl 5 жыл бұрын
Cool video. I would consider putting the notch or tab on the same side of each panel so that pin removal will be easier during disassembly. This way you could lift at least one end staight up and off the steel corner pin without having to fish out the pin.
@tablatronix
@tablatronix 5 жыл бұрын
But then you would lose vertical direction symmetry if you were doing something more ornate or angled, as some would need to be upside down ?
@Thomas-wn7cl
@Thomas-wn7cl 5 жыл бұрын
@@tablatronix If the tabs and the relief are centered correctly there is no up or down for each panel. Same side tabs would aid in assembly and greatly aid in disassembly. With staggered tabs, once the steel pins are driven home they cannot be readly removed because the weight of one adjacent panel would still be holding the panel down and the panel could not be slid out because the pins are still achoring the panels to the ground and interlocking them to the adjacent panels.
@Yasershahedi
@Yasershahedi 2 жыл бұрын
Wow.amazing English language teacher,thanks🌱
@sharonolsen6579
@sharonolsen6579 5 жыл бұрын
If I had my own yard.. and tools... I would be making these TODAY ! I'm even thinking ... Much smaller forms for flower boxes.. of all sizes ! Love this series .. esp part 4 so far ... : D
@mihajlostojancevic223
@mihajlostojancevic223 7 ай бұрын
We are from Serbia .. bravo.. You made good solution .. we will follov Your ideas.. regards Mihajlo ❤
@normannicks5179
@normannicks5179 4 жыл бұрын
totally outstanding, and at a time when I have been struggling with what material to use for our raised bed systems. Thank you.
@tleander40
@tleander40 Жыл бұрын
I watched your initial video several years ago. I loved it! I am not a gardener by any stretch of the imagination, but I was trying to figure out a good way to make a fire pit. I used your idea and built several panels and placed them in a 2'X2' square, then placed a metal 50 gallon barrel cut to height in the center and filled the space between the barrel and panels with sand. It has worked wonderfully for several years. I'm now interested in making the light weight and thinned panels to form up a couple of old window wells. Thanks for the excellent videos and fun!!
@mimicocto8
@mimicocto8 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't catch if there was a cost comparison between the different tests. I would personally prefer what you have done with this video. Strength wise and function seems better with the wire mesh. Thank you for the videos!
@1pcfred
@1pcfred 4 жыл бұрын
Right now a bag of Portland is $3.70 and a bag of Rapid Set is $22.57
@JamesCaldwelll
@JamesCaldwelll 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this educational I'm going to build some i like it too James Caldwell Evansville Indiana
@buddyswing1855
@buddyswing1855 5 жыл бұрын
I cut the pvc in half and reassembled them with a pvc coupling, then cut them to the correct length. This prevents the pvc tubes from accidently being pushed out of the mold.
@petermarsh4993
@petermarsh4993 5 жыл бұрын
Dear Ken, wow, an American who knows how to properly pronounce “Width” and “Height”, not “Heighth” which so many use. Music to my ears. By the way, your series is such a breath of fresh air. Simple but beautiful work. Congratulations.
@anikac8380
@anikac8380 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is such a resource. I can point people to this when they talk about building garden boxes. Personally, soil holds itself up so I don’t feel the need, but boxes are so popular and there are so many poor choices of material available. I love these. That center indentation is perfect for embellishment: tile, beads, glass, shells, etc.
@idontthinkso666
@idontthinkso666 2 жыл бұрын
Where can I find this magic soil you speak of? Soil that holds itself up? What a wonder!
@anikac8380
@anikac8380 2 жыл бұрын
@@idontthinkso666 They’re called hills. Smaller ones often known as mounds. There’s a German term called (taking a stab at the spelling) hugelkultur. Hugelkultur beds are about 5 feet wide, and you dig down a couple feet, lay down brush and sticks followed by manure or other accumulated compostables, followed by the sawmill he removed. The result is around it over a mound that’s highest in the center, an arc in cross section. This is a shift from the usual flat top raised bed. The ark gives you a significant increase in surface area to plant. The rough stuff buried under the soil will decompose in its own time, lowering the height of the bed somewhat. NBD, we will still retain the increased planting area from the same square footage. And you don’t have to shred your branches and brambles! Looking back issues of organic gardening magazine, I think you’ll find it. Or… rip out the deep tap Ruthy perennial weeds, cover the bed with 45 layers of newsprint (dampened to keep the wind from throwing them around.) Cover the area entirely with as much quality compost as you can muster. If you have a stock pile of fall leaves and or grass clippings free of pesticide, keep that over everything! Grass clippings of tons of nutrients, dead leaves turn soil into chocolate cake! If you can get it, it’s phenomenally good mulch for a lazy, deep mulch system. If your neighbors don’t use Weed & Feed, Take those dead leaves off their hands!
@justgivemethetruth
@justgivemethetruth 5 жыл бұрын
Wow these animations are fantastic. By the way, thank you so much for not overlaying all this with cheezy distracting music ... very nice and serious presentation.
@overlycranked8674
@overlycranked8674 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video capture and post processing complements your craftsmanship and delivering the story. Thank you for sharing this
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate the support!
@davidbradley3074
@davidbradley3074 4 жыл бұрын
car polish works great too as a form-oil to keep concrete from sticking to the wood. I also think you should sell these at home depot! Hire a bunch of high school kids every summer.
@TonyGrant.
@TonyGrant. 5 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to 3.5! For 4 maybe you could do some low profile ones for garden edging. For 5 you could do more of the same but curved - probably need to be poured vertically. Thanks for the great ideas and exploration.
@tsadkiel2008
@tsadkiel2008 4 жыл бұрын
Man, never thought about using the saw-z all for an agitator! Excellent! Thank you sir!
@frankligas2249
@frankligas2249 5 жыл бұрын
Design suggestion #3. The rods at the joints are a function of the design not a feature. Make the rods a feature. You have been cutting the rods to length so that they can be pounded down flush with the top of the garden boxes. If you left the rods much longer, they could be used as fence posts to hold fencing to keep predators out.
@miketodesco6915
@miketodesco6915 5 жыл бұрын
or even to mount plastic film for a small greenhouse
@andreewert1142
@andreewert1142 4 жыл бұрын
@@miketodesco6915 good idea if you can extend the growing season for low-lying crops
@MatanuskaHIGH
@MatanuskaHIGH 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@drhender6943
@drhender6943 4 жыл бұрын
@@miketodesco6915 - Great Idea! If you were to leave the rods about 6-8" long, you could potentially bend a thin-wall pvc pipe from one to the next, creating an arch. Could add additional rod pipes at half-way along the 4' panels for additional arches. Then cover with plastic sheet for greenhouse.
@makeSX
@makeSX 4 жыл бұрын
Also for extra strength one end with just a hollow pipe like you did here and the other end with a metal pipe with a thread inside -> use a threaded rod or a long bolt to attach the pieces together for a solid structure.
@KingFox76
@KingFox76 9 ай бұрын
I did a search for concrete forms and 3 hours later I finished your series. Great job on the videos, the research and the sharing of your abilities with the rest of us. I look forward to making some molds and casting my very own raised beds in the future. If you put out more videos I’ll be sure to watch them. Thanks
@dunsemarang6970
@dunsemarang6970 5 жыл бұрын
garden box? heaven, i wanna see a garden shed or even a house build using this panel..
@amtb70x7anunkwn9
@amtb70x7anunkwn9 5 жыл бұрын
OMG Wow You make my mouth water :-D YES!!! I have been thinking and planning the same thing myself. This would be the Ultimate Workshop Idea ! :-D Glad I am not the only one who thinks of these things.
@michaelripperger5674
@michaelripperger5674 5 жыл бұрын
Slow your roll... that is coming up in our next episode :-)
@penguinpie5056
@penguinpie5056 4 жыл бұрын
thank you for including both metric and imperial measurements.
@iluvseitan
@iluvseitan 4 жыл бұрын
Maybe I missed it in the comments somewhere, but it would be great to have a cost in your video description along with a cost comparison to making beds out of wood. Also, I assume that concrete will out last wood by many many years. Thanks for the video, it's awesome!
@BrandonBlackmoor
@BrandonBlackmoor 2 жыл бұрын
That bag of Rapid Set Mortar Mix is US$18 a bag. Materials to build two forms is about US$200 (mainly due to the lumber and the screws).
@ronaldwillis372
@ronaldwillis372 Жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a way to make a border for my flower bed. I was actually thinking about making a silicone mold to make blocks, but I thought that it would take too long. Then I got an idea about making light weight concrete blocks and found this! It's awesome. I just have to rescale it for a flower bed. Great 👍 video
@goodtimetraveler8261
@goodtimetraveler8261 5 жыл бұрын
Mix in iron oxide with the mortar to achieve different permanent colours - like dark green, terra cotta, etc. Btw Great work!
@tracischeelk29
@tracischeelk29 5 жыл бұрын
I'm a woman. Great idea. Thank you! More than an idea, I surely wouldn't have thought of adding color pigment/metal oxide. Does the Iron Oxide actually create green color too? Terra Cotta and rust colors are nice as well.
@MatanuskaHIGH
@MatanuskaHIGH 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@pawpawstew
@pawpawstew 4 жыл бұрын
I would imagine you could also use the same tinting powders used for coloring clear epoxy.
@ConcreteLand
@ConcreteLand 4 жыл бұрын
Traci Scheelk if you add colour you will need to seal the concrete. UV will eventually remove the colour if you don’t.
@ConcreteLand
@ConcreteLand 4 жыл бұрын
Keith Marlowe concrete colour is based on the quantity of cement. If you don’t know how much cement there is in the mix it’s hard to guess how much colour. Go heavy if you try it again, but to much will cause other problems.
@Mrbfgray
@Mrbfgray 4 жыл бұрын
Strangely I watch these several times. :D Hard to beat raised bed method.
@CitizenAyellowblue
@CitizenAyellowblue 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Too many termites where I live (Australia) to use wood, so my next raised beds will be made using these panels. Excellent design, and great documentation of the design process. Nice clear diction and easy to follow instructions. Well Done!
@ShahabGhazi
@ShahabGhazi 4 жыл бұрын
This is probably the best and most useful video ive seen about creating concrete blocks and frames for them. Thank you for sharing.
@dustinolson9032
@dustinolson9032 5 жыл бұрын
Those are slick and the application could be endless.
@COUNTS1096
@COUNTS1096 3 жыл бұрын
Okay. I keep watching these raised bed videos and each time I think “that’s awesome, I’m building it.” And, then up pops another video improving it. At this point, I don’t care what other improvements you come up with, these are easy, durable, and cheap. You’ve reached the point of garden bed perfection!! (As far as I’m concerned at least). Great job!!
@trentonwilliams4095
@trentonwilliams4095 5 жыл бұрын
I have to say thanks! Great work - camera work, sketch-up animations, plans, list of materials used. Not to mention it is a great project, and outcome. Thanks from Florida!
@Naturalook
@Naturalook 5 жыл бұрын
Best How To video I’ve ever seen... Kudo’s to the MAN about TOOLS... No nonsense, and distractive side commentary. I will copy your style closely, if/when I get to the videos on Climate Change that I am working on....
@shawncockrell6007
@shawncockrell6007 5 жыл бұрын
We thank you ! Excellent job......they make fiberglass electric fence poles so no rust issues with the corner pins.
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I forgot to mention alternative materials for the pins. Thanks for adding that! Cheers, Kent
@puppay
@puppay 5 жыл бұрын
@@MANaboutTOOLS would these be ok for a building a fire pit?
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 5 жыл бұрын
@@puppay I don't know if this type of concrete can handle the heat.
@credenza1
@credenza1 4 жыл бұрын
Those fibreglass poles are horrible when they splinter and degrade. It might be difficult to remove them intact.
@sires6
@sires6 4 жыл бұрын
@@MANaboutTOOLS Actually then you need to see this: www.airkrete.com/FireDemo.html
@pedrocaballero8685
@pedrocaballero8685 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so lucky I found your video! Just what I needed. Thumbs up for You.
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@DesertGardenPrepper
@DesertGardenPrepper 5 жыл бұрын
knocked it out of the park with this one! genius.
@Blagger3000
@Blagger3000 4 жыл бұрын
These boxes stacked up would make a pretty good compost container, thanks for sharing. One of the cleanest, tidiest small construction jobs I’ve ever seen.
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Others have commented as well about the compost bin idea.
@marnussmith8675
@marnussmith8675 5 жыл бұрын
I have to say you are meticulous and your approach is solid. Please Please do a video on rounded segmented panels to build around say for example a tree.
@davecozzi9721
@davecozzi9721 4 жыл бұрын
You are awesome to share this with everyone for free. Stay safe and get yourself a push stick.
@imacyclepath440
@imacyclepath440 5 жыл бұрын
Nice... I’m definitely going to make a few of these. I’m thinking of adding some dye to the mix to give the boxes some color!
@nc3826
@nc3826 5 жыл бұрын
Or pigment and texture...there r so many variations when google ....... I think I will just make them out 2x4s or discarded wood from pallet and coat them..
@PinataOblongata
@PinataOblongata 5 жыл бұрын
@@nc3826 If you use for veggie garden, need to be careful of treatment chemicals leaching from treated pallet wood (some is, some isn't and can be hard to tell).
@nc3826
@nc3826 5 жыл бұрын
@@PinataOblongata Very good point but even concrete can have leaching issues such as from calcium carbonate or calcium sulphate or even fly ash to name a few...and when using pallets it's just a matter of checking the IPPC stamp on treated pallets which tend to rare since treating pallet wood adds cost... and I will just looking at one use disposable pallets....www.1001pallets.com/pallet-safety/ but for thx for your feedback...
@nc3826
@nc3826 5 жыл бұрын
@@PinataOblongata also plan to coat with a natural oil to preserve it... but it would also reduce leaching too... in the case of non label treated wood....
@PinataOblongata
@PinataOblongata 5 жыл бұрын
@@nc3826 Never even thought about potential for fly-ash in concrete! Yeesh.
@chrishoman8841
@chrishoman8841 4 жыл бұрын
I watched your first video on these forms and thought they were Awesome! Then I spotted part 4 and these are even better. Please sell this forms premade so I can pour these at home. Bravo!!!
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I appreciate your support. It's a DIY project so I don't make or sell the forms.
@rcort4864
@rcort4864 5 жыл бұрын
Great videos. You should always include the steel grid. It gives the panels tensile strength. Try to push the grid to the very center of the walls. This gives the grid maximum cover from the elements. Any service cracking will have less chance of reaching the steel reinforcement. It also will provide additional tensile strength, getting the steel farther away from the inside of the panels. Having the steel closer to the inside of the panel reduces its effectiveness, since the inside of panel will be in compression. The pressure of the soil against the forms is creating tension on the outside of the panels, so moving the steel closer to this point will have a positive effect on the strength of the panel.
@keithmoore5512
@keithmoore5512 5 жыл бұрын
Do you think it might also be worth spraying the steel grid with rust paint? I've seen many concrete structures that seemed to fail where the rebar started rusting away.
@DaDunge
@DaDunge 5 жыл бұрын
@@keithmoore5512 Better to replace it with glass fibre rod then.
@awesomexistence
@awesomexistence 5 жыл бұрын
Hardware cloth such as this; www.lowes.com/pd/Blue-Hawk-Actual-25-ft-x-3-ft-Rolled-wire-Galvanized-Welded-Wire-Garden-Hardware-Cloth-Rolled-Fencing/4780957
@gideonschutte2800
@gideonschutte2800 4 жыл бұрын
what a pleasure to watch these videos of MAN about TOOLS - a pro at work and the videos are well executed and to the point.. thank you Sir!
@MacPaiin
@MacPaiin 5 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Great job. Great video. Great guy! Did I say great? Yeah this was GREAT!
@allendeanhuscusson459
@allendeanhuscusson459 3 жыл бұрын
I’m impressed with your diligence you’re an inspiration Frank
@williamgallaher1377
@williamgallaher1377 5 жыл бұрын
You are an awesome instructor!!! Thank you very much for sharing. Looking forward to more videos.
@timwilliams632
@timwilliams632 3 жыл бұрын
We used to use transmission fluid brushed on concrete forms for ready release. But that was 1984. Maybe mineral spirits is better. But it's something somebody might have laying around in the garage already. Thank you for the video! It's a beautiful production without overbearing music. Other KZbinrs that should take note on your style.
@rickross199
@rickross199 5 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for this brilliant idea and series!!!!
@TheRebelmanone
@TheRebelmanone 5 жыл бұрын
That is high quality concrete, you got what you paid for and it shows. Nicest garden panels i seen.
@GarretPeterson
@GarretPeterson 5 жыл бұрын
My understanding of concrete reinforcement is that the embedded metal increases that section of concrete's resistance to tension fractures. With these garden boxes the main force to be restricted is the expansion of the raised earth on the inside. That would cause the panels to bow from the flat inside to the decorated outside. So the inside of the panel will experience compression stresses (which concrete is naturally good at without reinforcing) and the outside of the panels will experience tension. Here is a "Practical Engineering" video on the topic (about 9 minutes) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYusf5iXec-cqbs Long story short, I think you want your reinforcing mesh closer to the front of the panel (the outside of the garden box) not the inside.
@huffster6344
@huffster6344 5 жыл бұрын
I think your point is valid, but mainly for areas with really harsh winters. One fix would be to cover them with plastic at the end of the season and let it dry out a bit. No water equals no expansion.
@ibetrollintheybehatin6857
@ibetrollintheybehatin6857 4 жыл бұрын
@Steve Sherman pretty sure the ''glass fibers'' were basalt..
@CT_Yankee
@CT_Yankee 4 жыл бұрын
@Steve Sherman I'd use galvanized stock panels (fencing) for reinforcing. Rather thick wire and galvanized - it'll probably far outlive the maker.
@Lalfy
@Lalfy 5 жыл бұрын
This is very professional. I'm surprised he only has 57 thousand subs. He deserves more.
@brandyf1932
@brandyf1932 5 жыл бұрын
I'm in!
@donsmithii6828
@donsmithii6828 5 жыл бұрын
One more thing - You might want to research "Hempcrete" - Amazing stuff ...
@youthmanrecords420
@youthmanrecords420 4 жыл бұрын
Don Smith II exactly. Or aircrete
@ThirdCoastGardening
@ThirdCoastGardening 4 жыл бұрын
These look great. I don’t have the tools to do a project like this but maybe one day. For now I just make simple wood and brick beds.
@timclark7507
@timclark7507 5 жыл бұрын
I am quite surprised this product is not marketed and sold. Gardeners all over would want rot proof raised boxes.
@harrymason1053
@harrymason1053 4 жыл бұрын
Very high degree of workmanship and a good design as well.
@jimw7043
@jimw7043 4 жыл бұрын
Love the videos. Do you think using latches instead of screws to hold the form together would make your work go faster easier?
@gerdberg4188
@gerdberg4188 2 жыл бұрын
You could latch the ends but I think the sides would have to be screwed
@carlosalbertosilva3176
@carlosalbertosilva3176 4 жыл бұрын
hello friend, my name and Carlos and i live in Brazil, i have been following your videos and the stress tests on aircrete concrete, i want to congratulate you for sharing all your effort in transmitting all this experience, thank you very much, i have a suggestion if you are interested, you can do with two layers, a first thin layer of pure cement and a second one using foamed concrete, I believe that this would allow a piece with a more resistant front to the lawn mower and at the same time a light piece, thanks friend and congratulations.
@paulbrody5727
@paulbrody5727 5 жыл бұрын
You could try fine perlite and Portland cement at a ratio of 5 parts perlite to 1 part Portland cement
@josephsand363
@josephsand363 5 жыл бұрын
He showed a similar mix comparing different lightweight options in part 3 of this series. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpXIlYCjqs9qrrs
@josephallred8633
@josephallred8633 5 жыл бұрын
Perilite is more rigid than vermiculite although not as light. It's a lot lighter than sand though. Perilite may be a good option for making light weight concrete while retaining much of it's strength.
@davidshaper5146
@davidshaper5146 5 жыл бұрын
Perlite might be a great choice if you don't mind it failing miserably.
@sj6404
@sj6404 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for doing all the work so that we can make these without all of the trial and error.
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@joshoertle3779
@joshoertle3779 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to investigate all of these designs and concrete formulations so I don't have to.
@mlisaj1111
@mlisaj1111 Ай бұрын
Alright…you earned a like from me. Love the video style and the clear step-by-step…plus those are some nice looking planter boxes.
@FrancisRoyCA
@FrancisRoyCA 5 жыл бұрын
Did you ever think that you would get an audience anticipating your next video for... concrete garden boxes?
@MANaboutTOOLS
@MANaboutTOOLS 5 жыл бұрын
Francis, I never thought there would be anyone interested.
@adamliske
@adamliske 5 жыл бұрын
I look at it this way, he is doing all the prototyping for me. I will be batching these suckers out like crazy this fall/winter for next spring. And he is also pretty good at building things too.
@kansasgardener5844
@kansasgardener5844 5 жыл бұрын
@@adamliske His explanation of the process has got to be the best I've ever seen. I'm definitely going to build these!
@adelajasobowale5228
@adelajasobowale5228 5 жыл бұрын
@@adamliske Make sure you do not forget about him. Royality would help
@jayjohnson3724
@jayjohnson3724 5 жыл бұрын
@@MANaboutTOOLS Can you ad color?
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