HOW TO MIX CEMENT LIKE A PRO [IN A WHEELBARROW]

[@tomo-se8gz]

I'm useing type S bagged mortar mix, the first batch was aweful and did not mix very well at all and wouldn't stick to the blocks. After this video I realize my mix consistancy was wrong and it was much too dry. Thank you for the video, I now have more confidence to finish the project!

[@stevegurney1310]

Really glad you made this series. Only site that actually taught me how to mix motor and to know if it's good. Thank you!

[@raybailey433]

Rodian keep it up mate your smashing it every video👌🏻👌🏻 I’ve learnt so much from your videos keep them coming

[@RodianBuilds]

Cheers mate 😀 Glad to hear you're enjoying the videos! Don't worry bud ill keep them coming!! 😀👍

[@adamscanlon7098]

How i learnt starting off when i first started working as a labourer in america for my uncle. At first took a few times to get it right but once i got the hang of it becomes easier. Now in my first year as a apprentice bricklayer and am glad i learnt it the hard way makes me appreciate the trade more.

[@RodianBuilds]

I was told I had to knock it up in a spot board for 6 months before I was allowed to use a mixer 🤣 I got bloody good at it as well 🤣

[@adamscanlon7098]

@@RodianBuilds best way to learn videos are helpful

[@bhoy67lisbon]

Every young apprentice has fucked up the mortar - only tends to happen once. We have all been there. At that age you panic and wonder how the hell do I fix this soup before the boss sees it!

[@SWIFTIE4LIFE-13-13-k]

Superb video. Clear, simple steps. Thanks.

[@chesson6464]

You rock brother, I feel more confident about my cement job tomorrow now! TY.

[@MarcusT86]

Going back through a load of your vids to support the channel buddy!

[@Rogerdodger-z7x]

I think mixing in a wheel barrow is the best way especially to learn we’re it’s higher up it doesn’t hurt your back as much and also mixing by hand allows you to be able to feel the mortar and the consistency where as in a mixing machine I think it’s so easy to add to much water and end up with plastering mix were it takes a while to all mix in properly. Spot boards are too messy and low down so they hurt the lower back I tend to find and mixing by bucket isn’t an opinion unless your literally doing a very small repair job. My only thing I do differently is I thoroughly mix the contents of wheel borrow whiles it dry till it’s the same colour and there no secret sand or cement anywhere in the borrow probably makes no difference though but we all got our own methods least then you know all the sand as had even amount of cement then I add water slowly again thoroughly mixing through till it all sticky and sticky’s to my spade and abs trowel. I’m a roofer not a brick layer but I enjoy watching other trades work and learning there methods and little tricks of trades. I normally use a 3/1 ratio or 4/1 I think 5/1 is a little weak for roof work and the amount of weather it experiences if I’m pointing in brick work on chimney or lead work it’s always 4/1 as I know if it too strong in years to come it will damage the face of the bricks especially old clay bricks Keep the videos coming I will have a very keen eye on any roof work though 😉

[@RodianBuilds]

I rarely knock muck up in anything but a mixer. Like you say, only for smaller jobs would I do it in a barrow. Deffo easier on the back. Glad you're enjoying the vids, I also like watching other trades. Sometimes can find tips to bring over to my brickwork

[@richiebrown2853]

Fantastic mate.

[@martinjenkins1827]

I like the test trick with the trowel

[@zacklamprey4784]

Where. Live we use pre mix but it’s all the same keep up the good work

[@RodianBuilds]

I did think about that but as I have the sand may as well use it

[@keithlucero6207]

Love your work & videos- please keep sharing-keith lucero- America

[@Mattsretiring]

Good lad. Thanks for the tips. Dumb question: are you not concerned about the cement dust getting airborne while you dry mix it? Would it be safer to dampen it down a little first? Thanks mate.

[@chrispoynter3297]

Thanks you, this help

[@GingerDust69]

Good video mate keep it up.

[@RodianBuilds]

Cheers bro 👍🏻😁

[@user-mr3ek8ff3m]

Thanks mate

[@clausen750]

Thanks. My mixer just broke down this afternoon

[@samwheller8919]

Rodian love your videos man. Can you do a video on your bricklaying kit and how you store them. Cheers 👍

[@RodianBuilds]

Glad you're enjoying the vids buddy. I've had a few requests for that kind of video. Stay tuned, I'll probably do one soon 😁👍🏻

[@scottleft3672]

A mattock works like a heavy larry and is good for barra mixes, just don't let your labourer knock a hole in it.

[@williampeckham9838]

I was told 4 to 1 mix. Is that due to a different type of sand?

[@razoredge4485]

Correct depends how sharp(fine) the sand is.

[@brickbybric]

Good shovel method rodian 👍.I was screaming don’t do it rodian just as you said were putting in the second lot of water You over egged it by about half the amount on the second lot of water .it Needed more elbow grease not water . 👍

[@RodianBuilds]

I'll keep that in mind. Hopefully my mixer doesn't break down because I dont want to knock it up by hand too often 🤣🤣

[@shawnlion4778]

Marvelous

[@RodianBuilds]

Cheers buddy 😁👍🏻

[@highgatehandyman6479]

Though this is the orthodox method for barrow. The easiest and fastest way I've found is to use a hoe. Add wTer to barrow. Add cement to water. Take it with how. Then add sand to the slop. Nice and easy and faster than mixer ( no cleaning of mixer required. ). Gauge with buckets for less hassle and less chance of labourer getting the gauges wrong. I love bricklaying. The sweet science

[@alwillkill]

Great video Rodian,is this mix ok to make pavers?Total newb here;-)

[@garyforbes7624]

What sort of mix would you use when re pointing a granite stone property in NE Scotland? I’m looking at 1:1:5 lime,cement,sand what’s your thoughts please Cheers

[@craigwest7185]

Hey Rodian, thank you for making these videos. I have a question, I don’t have FebMix available in Northern California, what can I use as a substitute?

[@conradhamson5522]

Washing up liquid but don’t use to much 👍

[@dornegary2315]

Great videos - why 5:1 ratio, most I have seen is 3.5 or 4 to 1? I am a complete newbie so looking to learn.

[@razoredge4485]

That is standard ratio 5:1

[@mrvolcada5355]

Not a bricky myself but why not hold a bucket of sand/cement mix back to add if you over egg it with the water?

[@razoredge4485]

Good point but it just more to go to waste if you do add it. It alwsy best to have less than more.

[@coalninja2273]

The Notorious wheel barrel method. I labor for a Crew of 4 brick layers so this option gives me nightmares! Question btw, FebMix, what exactly is that for? Might be something I can suggest to my boss if it's something to improve the mud longevity or something. Thnx Bud.

[@RodianBuilds]

Febmix essentially adds bubbles to the mortar to improve workability of the muck. I cant use muck without it, makes such a difference! It's similar to adding lime

[@coalninja2273]

@@RodianBuilds ok thanks for the info

[@razoredge4485]

Feb mix gives the mud/muck/mortar more flexibility to when come to laying it down on your bed and bricks.

[@davidroemer5879]

Pro grade mud man chiming in...a spade/hoe would make mixing alot easier

[@theflangdude]

The thumbnail 😂

[@RodianBuilds]

🤣🤣🤣 Yeah I thought I'd have some fun with the thumbnails.

[@user-qf7lq5ym4o]

Great video. Made me a bit dizzy watching it though

[@Eeek183]

What is the febmix?

[@RodianBuilds]

Mortar plastersizer

[@razoredge4485]

It allows the muck to ha e flexibility to when it comes to troweling and laying down. Help it stick more and many other things maybe?

[@kellywilliams1583]

I’ll use a bucket to Measure out instead of using a shovel

[@LegionUK]

Buckets are good if you want really accurate down to the colour mix, shovels are good just to get something to work with

[@LegionUK]

Looks a touch too wet for me but still good over all

[@grahamnumber7123]

about right for me since i'm no pro and slow. Soil will evaporate by the time I have my shit in one sock. The area to be worked with normally soaks up water quickly anyway and i'm told this helps the bond. Slightly wetter Is surely better than slight too dry. No expert mate but his mix was good for me. (course chop and fold every so often)

[@LegionUK]

@@grahamnumber7123 Each to their own, if you want to stop the mix from going off when it comes to laying try pick and dip if you cant keep up with the bed you lay out

[@grahamnumber7123]

@@LegionUK I am looking at what mix to repair cracks in crazy paving, cracks where it's clear the slab has to come up and be relaid (that hollow sound when tapped) BUT since I am not the owner...."reapir" seems the only option...any ideas appreciated! BTW my comments was not suggesting anything wrong with either post, just as you say different strokes for different folks.

[@LegionUK]

@@grahamnumber7123 4 to 1 standard for patio dont make the mix stronger than the material you are laying because in years to come you want the mortar to give not the slab

[@MyBobby1978]

Looks a little runny.

[@oscarbear7498]

Basically buy a second motor lol

[@BillsCountrysideAdventures]

Well done mate, keep em up, get rid of that shit music, get some better stuff, check out best bricky.

[@dorrisgonnawreckyou7111]

I was wondering if anyone on earth actually listens to that terrible music, tbh i dont think even stu does i think its just royalty free music (aka shit) and you call this music shit?. SHAME on you

[@liamtaylor5122]

thats just soup mate im sorry