Pouring concrete slabs and fixing an excavator

Forming out 2 hexagon shape slabs in front of my castle, then fixing my Kubota excavator.
Concrete chunk auction and T shirts: www.shopcamara...

[@nathansmith1085]

13:00 Shout out to Jesse! I found his channel through you when your old unit rolled down the hill and flipped. I'm really glad i did too. You and him both have absolutely awesome channels!

[@bigdavegooner]

I thought he looked familiar 😅

[@Rasputin-p4e]

Jesse who?, Mueller?

[@nathansmith1085]

@@Rasputin-p4e yep, that's him

[@ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms]

Jesse Muller or Jesse Mueller?

[@Jon-wg8vr]

I first saw Jesse on Andrews channel doing some electrical work I believe that was a little before the accident you’re talking about

[@googlinstuff8910]

I wish I had my dad doing cool shit with me. I miss him. He would be so proud. You are blessed Andrew, love these moments.

[@StuffTested]

I can pretend to be your dad. Can I make it more realistic and tell you to hold the light and then tell you that you're holding it wrong.

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

My dad died from cancer not long ago October 19th 2024, wish my dad was around still

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

@@StuffTested😂

[@StevelsCamping]

I agree, I miss my Dad too.

[@cathiwim]

Mine’s still around,at age 93, and yes, still tells me how to do things- however, in many subjects he used to be good in, i have now surpassed him. And I’m the oldest daughter! Soi can,politely but firmly tell him, thanks Dad, I got this.

[@doggonedk]

No better way to spend a boring Thursday evening than watching a Camarata production. And a whole 91 minutes to enjoy!

[@boomer9341]

Fr

[@stephensharma4994]

its better than the view any day ,,,lol

[@paoemantega8793]

@@stephensharma4994 hahaha

[@doggonedk]

​Wouldn't know never seen the view. Just knowing some of the personalities there was enough for a hard NO lmao 🤣 😂 o​@@stephensharma4994

[@Jim-lv6jc]

Couldn’t agree more except it’s a Friday morning here and it’s my day off work. 😊

[@jaredking3361]

I have a crazy idea for a video… equipment tour but where you talk about what you do/don’t like about each machine and if you would buy that again or if you would rather have a different model/manufacturer. I really value your opinion and I know if I’m interested I would bet a lot of other guys are too. Thank you for making all of your videos!!!

[@THEPAPASMURFTHEOG]

Andrew 1.43 million subscribers.. I been watching your channel for 4 years my friend. your knowledge and work ethic is amazing.. no nonsense sponsorship or paid to say this or that. just straight facts and hard work. I see 3 million subs in no time Andrew, keep up the awesome vids for us all to watch and learn from. god bless you my friend! cody and blue love their dad 100 percent!!

[@Sapnek]

Using chain saw to cut concrete...... definitely never seen that.. thats just crazy awesome

[@_Mr.Black_]

I was just about to comment that. Wonder what kind of chain that thing uses.

[@tritonjackmam5.681]

it's a special chainsaw with a diamond chain 🤷‍♂️ utube it 👍🇦🇺

[@rob2cln]

That was cool 👍

[@cathiwim]

@@tritonjackmam5.681coolio!

[@gilbertofuentas9883]

You know you are a real OG of this channel when you seen the black craftsman impact driver over the years. I personally noticed the aftermarket batteries and everything you’ve done to keep it running. It must be pretty symbolic to you.

[@thefrub]

I'm in the same boat, my old crapsman drill has been working for 15 years. I've got some grey noname battery I got off amazon now. The thing won't just die

[@jackk8422]

I can't believe it still works

[@hunterharper1891]

Some times I believe he just uses for the channel but he has to have more around and not just that one

[@Skribble279]

The drill is impressive, but the tailgate on the dodge that still opens and closes is just amazing! I'm always looking for it in the video to if it's still there. Lol

[@timothyabraham2228]

Andrew and jesse meeting at a home improvement store,(wonder who is gonna get... what?) priceless ! (we learned of jesse thru andrew, and jesse's parents and dumpster dave too)

[@Jon-wg8vr]

Don’t let Andrew forget about Samantha Weber

[@pmiller7886]

@@Jon-wg8vr Generally speaking, you want to forget your exes ever existed, same for her. She needs to keep her confused self to her own channel, no hate... just get on down the road. So yeah, the new future Mrs Camarata is a H U G E step up for our boy from that other person.

[@mykalmcb]

@@Jon-wg8vr@Jon-wg8vr Seeing how Andrew has a different girlfriend, remembering Sam is probably the last thing he intends to do.

[@jonathanodell9507]

@@Jon-wg8vrI’m sure he’s already forgotten her. I think she was just using him. Gotta tie me if you’re going to use me.

[@onepup-pr3yl]

@@Jon-wg8vr Not required to bring up other people, Andrew's personal relationships are his business, just be satisfied with what Andrew and the boys get into.

[@dariensmith7871]

I cant waite for the Tank to show up. Thanks Andrew

[@Mapantz1]

This has been the best couple of weeks with Andrew's uploads!

[@TimothyHigdonHiggs]

SAME HERE!!!

[@markbrown6236]

Been enjoying them also,

[@ianmurray9201]

Nice to see Jesse in your video again. As always great content thank you.

[@johnb.2936]

Nice that the Wheelers could help out with the concrete. Mrs W is one tough lady.

[@chrisoakey9841]

When you order, you should drill a hole at the leading edge of your pad, and pour excess concrete into underground pylons tying the fill into the rock.

[@Gary-pogi]

​@@chrisoakey9841The pad is sitting on bedrock!

[@The_Charlie_Whiskey]

It would be fun to see a collaboration project between Jesse, Andrew and maybe other tubers. Maybe a park or something for kids.

[@jaymartinez7654]

Now once again you have shocked me! When I saw you pull out that stinger and sting your concrete, I fell out of the chair I was sitting in! Now that’s what I call “Camaratatized” at its finest! Just outstanding work Andrew, and all the younger generations that you have inspired is unreal! Wow❤

[@williamkn621]

Very very cool to see your video and your design plus to see Jessie show up. Awesome bonus

[@davidilott1319]

My 2 favourite toobers bumping into each other at the hardware store , keep up the good work fellas

[@kevinwalgreen2199]

Thank you for posting Andrew🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@ewanstewart8011]

Your churning out the videos just now thanks Andrew 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@Gary-pogi]

Churning the aggregate to the bottom of the pad too!

[@njonebale7889]

Has to pay for the building

[@frankkirby5763]

Andrew, I really like the chainsaw cutting concrete and the blue ratchet thing. I want one of them . Thanks for the great video and best wishes.

[@SA-76234]

Good to see your Dad out helping you and in the videos. Good memories.

[@layingthatpipe]

Andrew you should do a paver or stamped concrete drive way in front of the garage door entrance, would look very nice.

[@Mila-m7g]

Your videos are always a high standard of quality on KZbin. Thank you for your work!🍫🐈🐸

[@dougamici4736]

Just the best KZbin has to offer. Fabulous.

[@ruthlessgoat3702]

That Andrew still has 2 arms, 2 legs and 10 fingers always amazes me.

[@MowersNBlowers]

And has never killed a dog

[@IAM-27-u6h]

😂😂😂

[@davel2223]

Andrew, your content is so interesting and varied that it always keeps me coming back for more. I have watched you for years from very early castle days until now and you never disappoint. Thanks and keep up the great channel.

[@JosesGaraje]

I had just finished watching one of your older videos "Testing out a small rock crusher" when lo and behold this new one showed up. Good timing Andrew! You've been a great inspiration for me and my channel.

[@ronsafranic5177]

I love watching you use those old Craftsman C3 Tools! I have and use daily the whole set of C3 tools. I have had very few failures over time but have seen Dewalt brand tools die all the time. I dred the day when I can't get batteries anymore!

[@henrycole8705]

Im a building carpenter since 80s. When you set grade on your forms, use grade stakes with a hammer and transit to set your forms on until level. Also, always support both sides of board when using a miter saw

[@charliemartin-k7m]

Why is it always the no real display picture arm chair experts saying this?

[@sparkywires]

Andrew's concrete skills have greatly improved over the years.

[@dadlife8289]

He should've used a rake to pull the concrete after the pour. Too much vibration just sunk all the rock

[@Gary-pogi]

All the youtube concrete vibrators agree!

[@steeniversen2590]

@@Gary-pogi I think he should have bought a green dog, that would have really made sense to you professor.

[@kas9653]

I love and watch every video that Andrew produces. No "concrete expert" here at all; but I work for guys that do a lot of concrete. Two "humble" suggestions to make life easier for a formed slab like this: (1) Right before the pour, spray all insides of the wooden formwork with WD-40. It makes removing the forms much better. Less pull-off of rocks and less "rubbing it out" (IYKYK lol). And, if you do that and your forms are properly constructed, (2) Take a battery sawzall, remove the blade, and vibrate the guard along the outside edges of the forms, lightly (!). Just run it along the forms up and down w/o too much pressure before you bull float and you will see the cream come to the top on the sides. And the vibrations along the entire frame of the form move inward and settle everything. Then tamp it and finish it. Cheers and keep it up!

[@iconoclad]

When my house was built the concreter painted the forms with black oil. I believe this was actually used motor oil. He probably gets it from some mechanic he knows. Way cheaper than WD-40.

[@mykalmcb]

That was a boatload of cement to pour by yourself. I thought you would have a significant mess when I heard the wood snap. Good thing Dan and Mrs. W were there to have you a hand.

[@dadefope80]

Noticed that too. Good people's

[@Gary-pogi]

Love your turret plans and hiding the fronts of the containers, it will look great!

[@NYDRAINS]

You're lucky to have your dad with to do these odd fun things together, especially with the old switcheroo while you/him was spray painting. We had a glimpse of the future Andrew in 50 years! That's for the entertainment Andrew.

[@cathiwim]

30! I think he’s 32 now.

[@rickjames8887]

We used to have an expression when footings were being poured "..... concrete makes good filling..." - you seem to have a firm belief in that statement.👍👍👍

[@robertjennings5357]

Never ceases to amaze me how … what’s the right word, gratifying, it is to watch good work done and watching the development! Living vicariously through your labor Andrew lol.

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

Nice video Andrew

[@michaelb.5345]

You make the excavator work look like just cleaning a floor. I’ve been with you many years Andrew and you never cease to amaze me. 😊

[@danbentsen]

Like the rebar caps. I think the more concrete forms you build , the more you will build them a little stronger then your first guess, it is a hassel dealing w/blow outs. Reminds me of my carpenter days. I was lucky to work w/a lot carpenters that were able to hold their job in tough times. Good watch

[@hoganv7225]

As a civil engineer the only thing I'd say is be a little careful how much you vibrate the concrete. Vibrating it too much can cause the aggregate to sink to the bottom. Not that it matters with how overbuilt this appears to be. Nice work Andrew!

[@einfelder8262]

I am no engineer, but definitely overuse of the vibrator, not to mention the watery concrete from the first load - far too wet. The excessive vibration is what caused the formwork to collapse - it might have held otherwise.

[@colinstu]

@@einfelder8262 SO WET!!! He paid for water

[@jamescheever7982]

Your castle is made to last 10 lifetimes!! Kudos

[@MalaysiaDashcam]

Just wow. So admire me. Cant wait for the completion of your castle. Hello from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@pascalchavanon1930]

Update on castle #1 ,what a surprise and castle #2 pending. Life is good. FANTASTIC 👍😎🇫🇷

[@KenMrKLC]

I love the tank parked in the castle in sketch up... and the pup upstairs lol. Andrew drops these little comedy nuggets throughout his vids I love it

[@monstereng43]

Andrew bought a tank confirmed!

[@bobbruin44]

I didn’t see the pup. Bummer

[@billyhaddock5540]

Andrew, great job getting the Slabs done. cool job on the Excavator.. Happy B-Day to Cody. Blue will be there too for the cake..

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

Andrew have been waiting this addition for a while, and have to tell you I Love the communication system you have to where you can talk to another person working with you and work together. Doing this make things so much more simple. The updaing and bit of repair you did with the Kabota was needed. I remembered when you first laid that footstone by your enterence to your castle 1 shop, yrs ago. A family that builds together stays together! LOVE and so enjoy seeing your dad. He is awesome. See that doesn't fall far from the tree🙂He must be so proud of all that you have accomplished. If I do not see another video of yours BEFORE this Thanksgiving, wish you and your family a very blessed and safe Thanksgiving.

[@rubioatl7883]

Jesse and this channel are the best 😎

[@teamdesmarchais199]

I miss the old working on the castle videos. Nice to see them back!

[@GabrielMichael43]

Beautiful work. Off to a good start. I never say much, but I've watched everything from the very beginning. There's something deeply satisfying and spiritual to all this. And the music and video editing are absolutely perfect.

[@shawnlowell4522]

That big ole super slong scared that concrete right in place ..nice 😂

[@penniesfromheaven2511]

Nice work as usual. Tin foil works great for wrapping hoses for paint. Takes a few minutes, but a much cleaner final product.

[@skiprat1977]

Great to see the Pops again

[@StevenPappadeas]

Never seen a concrete saw like that! Great video!

[@Mike.103]

Just 5 years since I started watching your videos. Still totally hooked! Keep them coming from the UK.

[@kymmarshall1116]

Andrew the way you calculate your concrete is spot on . Take the average in depth and round it up. I haven’t yet seen the final result but I think you’re right 👍🏾🇦🇺

[@dannystubblefield5478]

two hard working men seeing each other at Lowes- Jesse Muller and Andrew Camarata-imagine that

[@cathiwim]

I cannot believe that I have been watching you for so long, that Cody is middle aged and you have to help him in the vehicle the same way you used to help Levi. I bet you miss that boy. He was cool! This is going to be the finishing touches. Hope you turn this place into a B&B

[@markbrown6236]

I miss Levi, he was a good boy.

[@cathiwim]

@@markbrown6236he was, now he is in Doggie Heaven watching Andrew continue to build his legacy!

[@David-James]

Thanks Andrew! Enjoy your videos!

[@rp1645]

Thank you for your backyard fix. 😊❤ I love it how you use a hydraulic fitting To make a guard house perfectly sized zert protection 😊 yes those special buckets need extra WATCH protection for zerts that are great locations but also big but the rest of the movement contacts the zert You rock how you look at issues and figure a way to protect the so important grease fitting 😊 I have a zert on my dipper upper arm that won't take grease on my 1978 backhoe. I need to deep dive like your experience did. Thanks for giving me ideas 😊

[@williamedwards3546]

How cool is that Andrew and Jesse in the same store at the same damn time cool…

[@kaydog2008]

Are going to put an access door there to bring stuff up. Also don’t forget to add a HUGE Amish built fire place this season or maybe an outside wood fire radiator bank.

[@earlhowze8622]

Keep sending those videos, Andrew! I enjoy watching them! It inspires me on some projects I would like to get done when I am not watching you tackle one of yours!😊

[@ProclarushTaonas]

Well, that Excavator maintenance was extremely helpful. I'm going to make some of the geese fitting covers tomorrow, love that.

[@davids1033]

Good to see Dad, Dan and Mrs W.

[@davids1033]

I forgot Jesse.

[@Highlordratick]

Every time I watch you build something, I am amazed at your skill level. I have trouble changing a light bulb, and you are single-handedly building a castle.

[@4Classie]

Pretty In Pink Rebar !

[@diggerdane2203]

What are the odds of running into Jesse at Lowe’s. That cracks me up

[@burkhardgobler8581]

Hi Andrew Its COOL Video

[@Canadian_Living_in_Mexico]

giving the driver a headset was a good idea

[@MR-gp9ys]

Andrew, You need to mag float that first, Use a bull float. Than you can use your trowels and fresno. Not straight to the trowel and fresno.

[@emmavaria]

Hey nice, Jesse cameo! I've been following you both for quite awhile now.

[@dadefope80]

Damn, I must say that the Craftsman Impact driver is a beast. Andrew has had it forever and it just keeps working.

[@Firehawkshadow]

I looking forward to seeing the inside after the drywalls are done and the flooring

[@weldonwilks1938]

I don’t know where you get all that energy Andrew, need to bottle that up and sell it! I like the Dadio videos, cherish those moments!❤️

[@jameslawson8193]

When I saw pouring concrete slab I thought you were starting your new castle build! I guess watching you improve the current castle will do. 😂

[@woundeddove]

I was surprised Andrew didn’t put in a new HEATED seat cover for the equipment.

[@JimDog794]

Nice job on the concrete. Looking forward to the build.

[@markstoybox2058]

Thanks for cranking out a bunch of videos lately 🤘😎🤘

[@glennmitchell3284]

I like the fact that your not a talker but get it done!

[@Breennan]

You should get a Jersey Barrier Form or something similar and bring it on jobs where you're pouring concrete. If you overestimate you can have them pour the excess in the barrier form and then you'll have some heavy anchor points/barriers. Either keep them and use em yourself or resell them.

[@bradgray5997]

Andrew you did an amazing job on these projects!

[@jimmackey2909]

Your creativity amazes me.

[@EvaElinoror]

Watching your channel is always an exciting adventure. Continue to lead us into the world of your creativity and inspire us!💞😘🌺

[@Suzuki1776]

Love it when you add to the building Andrew. Nice work!

[@Huntersprojects]

Perfect time for a video you can tell we’ve been getting some rainy weather

[@mn7803]

Good job, Andrew! I enjoy watching this episode a lot!

[@Justin-C]

13:55 - No one deserves that Lowe's 'Pro Parking' more than you, dude.. Pull right up in there.

[@ohcrapwhatsnext]

Great save. Been there, done that. People don't realize how much force concrete has in volume. Nice job.

[@MrRoberoni117]

Thanks for sharing with us Andrew! Happy thanksgiving if you don’t post again before then! Rob

[@jasonpeterson1506]

Another fantastic video Andrew!!

[@vinceschannel8927]

Hey Andrew good video and glad to see your dad doing ok!

[@davidd9895]

Andrew you are using a finishing trowel. You should use a magnesium hand float to start with. It brings the cream to the surface.

[@n8_the_carpenter816]

I agree, but also, don't worry about the rock on this slab. Most of it is now in the bottom with the amount he used the vibrator

[@jerrystout3032]

Great job Andrew!👍

[@mr.rogers1962]

We know you're gonna finish painting in the cab of that, cabota.

[@SlowTurtle28]

Lol funny jesse and andrew running into each other. That would be an interesting lowes to work at

[@vinizuh]

Andrew just keeps on giving this past week. 🙏 🙏

[@michaelzwick6335]

Andrew it's really looking good the way you poured it and did it looks professional.

[@WELLTHATHAPPENS]

Thanks Andrew For another great video we learned so much over the years watching you

[@GSMMW]

Looking good Andrew! Enjoyed the video; as always.

[@jasonwarren213]

Your house design is awesome.

[@daved7024]

Good Job on the foundation pour and paint job on the KX121. A little tip I've always used Kubota brand paint. I've found that Rust-Oleum brand Kubota Orange 🍊 is better quality paint at less than half the price unfortunately they don't make Kubota Grey. 😊 Nice video, thanks 👍

[@tnolan3176]

Your an animal Andrew !!! Doing all that work by yourself,,,,,, for the most part !! Better have a lot of bracing if your planning on going 20ft high with the poured concrete walls especially at the bottom ,thats where all the pressure will be !!