STONE GARDEN TABLE - (Mike Haduck)

In this video I show how I would build a stone garden table, or picnic table for a flower garden. I used real Pennsylvania flag stone and used a old stone sidewalk for the top. All my videos are my ways and ideas, I always suggest anyone doing any type of work to consult professional help, www.amazon.com...

[@georgeksirakis8898]

Big Mike always has the local feathered friends chirping up a song for him , they can tell he's an honest , humble hard working dude just trying to make the world a better place ...

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks George, Thanks for the kind words, Mike

[@markpinther9296]

It's gotten to the point now where if it's masonry related and it's not Mike's video, I won't even watch it. Many others are full of them selves. Mike is an expert and entertaining as well. His no BS attitude has inspired many. mp

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mark, I appreciate it. , I am just passing along what I learned from the old timers, thanks mike

[@sandhyabhoir6357]

He is just the best,No other masonary videos gives detailing like him,just love him😍

[@MrBmxbrawler]

Such beautiful work. That finishing touch with the edger is what really makes it a piece of art!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Afam, Mike

[@MichaelBlast]

If I can find a good source for these flagstone type rocks in FL I'd give this a try. Gravel base, two sand, one Portland. " Get it done, no big deal" 🤝 Thanks for all your video education Mike.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Michael, Mike

[@loboblue5441]

You sure a master at your craft!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lobo, mike

[@treyrogers540]

Mike you are one hard working dude! Make tough jobs look easy.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Trey, I appreciate it mike

[@willaldrich2106]

I was the camera man for some parts of the video😂😂 nice video uncle michael

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks will, mike

[@cmennenger]

Movie star!

[@eddyla00]

Hi Mike thanks for the honest teaching. Everything you showed...there's a logic behind it...simplicity and the most important thing, it works....because i just cant stand watching masonry video like it's rocket science....tks again Mike - from Malaysia

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks eddy, I appreciate it,, mike

[@lennyadamowicz7642]

Great Job Mikey! No Big Deal! 👌👌👌

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Lenny, Mike

[@e.a.7265]

Mike, thanks for the video. Always enjoy your video and learned a lot.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks E, Mike

[@crcurley]

This was very helpful, I will be suggesting this to one of my clients tomorrow. lol

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Chris, I wish you well, mike

[@doloresm7396]

I want me one of those garden tables. Looks like I'm planning next year's project already. Beautiful.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Dolores, keep you even open for old sidewalk stones, mike

[@doloresm7396]

@@MikeHaduck Mike, thanks for the tip. So far I have found some great flagstone thrown out at the boro hall area. Houses fall down in our town on a fairly regular basis so I'm sure another one or two will fall down by next year so I should be able to get a sidewalk stone. Thanks again, I'll start looking now for next year as I have plenty of room to store it.

[@davjociestanski5743]

Great information another job well done thank you Mike

[@OGDKNY]

Hi from NYC! Nice work Mike. Always enjoy watching your videos.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Dennis, been there quite a bit, I appreciate it. mike

[@hydrojedi]

I always enjoy your videos Mike...they're very helpful to us 1st time DIYers.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I am always glad if they help, mike

[@robynconway1286]

Thank you. Great vid.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Robyn, Mike

[@jbrise7560]

Great job Mike!! 👍

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks J. mike

[@rico1319]

Another nice job Mike, no big deal! PS. I’ve used some of that stone here in Texas and I like it!, 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Rico, mike

[@crappo8459]

Nice job like the fact that it can be moved

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Christian I appreciate it, Mike

[@DanielaRouge]

So beautiful, what an artist!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Daniela, I am just faking it, thanks, mike

[@angelrivera-hd1gl]

That looks awesome Mike, by the way I made my first birdbath watching your videos, thank you

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi anglel, that is great, I appreciate it, I am glad the videos help, thanks mike

[@greg6107]

Great job, and you knocked out. Thanks as I always learned a thing are 2 and I thought I have seen it all.

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Greg, Mike

[@GunsHarleysUSA]

Nice, Nice Work Mike!!

[@MikeHaduck]

thank you GunsHarleysUSA, mike

[@daveyboy8907]

Thats one fancy garden table ....Funny thing is the lady will probably never use it as she hires everything out. Lol. I guess if I was rich I would to....great job looked very nice..

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Daveyboy, I appreciate it. mike

[@allythescot]

Another Great Video Mike,Master Craftesman you Certainly are for sure,Superb,Ally

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Ally, just passing along what I learned from the old timers, thanks mike

[@allythescot]

Mike i was once asked when the farmer wanted the top of his walls cemented why i did'nt use a Trowel,like you stated in your last video a gloved hand is the perfect tool,funny you are the only Person i have seen use it on Video,by the way i have some of my Dykes n here if you care to look Buddy.

[@freedom_-vn2dc]

I am planning on building a stone home, small garage, and two driveway pillars using stone and mortar only. I was a bit disappointed to see you use rebar and concrete blocks here. Could you please do an instructional video on the traditional method of building with stone and mortar that will last centuries? Thanks a lot Mike!

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi freedom, I have a whole series called " rockfacing ans shaping stone" lots of information there, thanks Mike

[@arkansas1313]

That's a great looking garden feature! Thanks for the video. ....13

[@MikeHaduck]

thank you arkansas, I appreciate it. mike

[@hatzlmike1]

You should sell shirts that say two Sand, one Portland

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Mike, some would disagree, lol, mike

[@mikeruzby9207]

Love your work Mike .. You make it fun with your chat ... Thanks buddy ps love your Uncle Joes bird table video 😎

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Mike, I appreciate it. mike

[@ouchensamr9153]

Nice. Job Mike

[@suep4530]

that looked really nice when finished!!

[@MikeHaduck]

I was wondering, thanks mike

[@suep4530]

anytime ☺

[@flashboredom9326]

love all your videos your the man.

[@MikeHaduck]

I appreciate it, I am just passing along what I learned from others, thanks mike

[@binnsh]

Your jobs always look great!

[@MikeHaduck]

I appreciate it, (sometimes I wonder?) thanks mike

[@Growveguk]

Nice alternative to concrete footers, I am sure ill find some good uses for the packed gravel bases in future projects.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Andy, yep sometimes big footers are a big overkill, thanks mike

[@Brooklynraised68]

beautiful design nice work

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Luis, I appreciate it. mike

[@wetsaw7869]

Good videos Mike

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Jeff, I appreciate it. mike

[@charlieday5]

Looks great.

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Charlie, Mike

[@anacalderon4128]

Es un trabajo de pura calidad!!

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, mike

[@juanmena1935]

excellent job

[@PsychoAxeMan]

turned out great

[@MikeHaduck]

thats a good sign, thanks you mike

[@mcgriggs65]

Nice job Mike come do my side walk lol just kidding lol

[@mcgriggs65]

@@MikeHaduck you are an amazing instructor

[@samlogosz2159]

Cool job man

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks Sam, I appreciate it, Mike

[@FireplacesRock]

always the Best!!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Jaime, yer the best, mike

[@thecatboss123]

Thanks for your videos Mike, hope one day I can maybe do one of these projects, maybe even try getting a few bucks. Alex.

[@user-yx3cg3zc1e]

👍

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks mike

[@deanno7067]

Great video Mike, you've been doing this job for too long cause you're too good at it, and as for your retirement plan hahaha never heard of a better investment!!

[@MikeHaduck]

I am waiting for them ping pong balls to all come in, LOL, thanks mike

[@mushintatsu]

well done sir

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, I appreciate it , mike

[@nfocus2c]

Great video my good man thanx u for sharing...Question?.....i noticed that you used rebar between the cinder blocks and used wire too... i thought you were NOT a fan of wire & rebar for projects you work on for long term longevity......did i mis~ understand you or is this a special case plz? thanx again sir.....

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, yes, it's a special case, they would be placing heavy weights on it periodically, with people standing around so I dint want it to move, thanks mike

[@sikkinixxmc]

Well looks like I’ll be makin something similar!

[@MikeHaduck]

I hope it works out thanks, Mike

[@DantesBobolink]

Awesome project - question: why did you use quarter cut cinder block pieces and bricks, why not just full blocks?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Aaron, I was matching the front of the house, I made it the same way basically, Mike

[@jwatters9868]

at the start the table looks un level

[@MikeHaduck]

no I am right on, thanks mike

[@jwatters9868]

nice work

[@joeydueceable]

Hey Mike, have you ever made concrete park bench ends? Im thinking of trying to cut a mold out of 4" foam and pour them. Im trying to mimic the commercial ones that you see in parks with the concrete ands and 2x4s My father always talked about how he wanted something "heavy duty" like that for his backyard and im thinking it would be a nice birthday gift. PS your videos have been a lifesaver. I have probably watched just about all of them

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Showcase, it could be done, attaching the wood would be the tricky part, thanks mike

[@joeydueceable]

@@MikeHaduck that's what i am still trying to figure out. I was thinking to set some bolts sticking out in cement all first and then pour the rest. I'll keep you posted how it comes out

[@raymonddaye1706]

Mike on a older video installing stick on stone you used 2 sand, 1 type s. I live in PA also, which mixture is best for exterior manufactured stone? Also thanks for making all these instructional videos, great help.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Raymond, if it is going to get hit hard with rain water I use mostly portland or else I use s mortar and add a little portland too it. no matter which way I go I never had a problem thanks mike

[@raymonddaye1706]

Okay on the mix. What concerns are there with putting on a scratch coat and installing stick on stone when overnight temps are dropping below freezing? Thanks in advance, I appreciate the time and advice.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Ray, I would say it all depends on who you talk to. I do not take winter jobs like that, my policy is no freezing on concrete for 3 days I seen block jobs freeze solid on emergency repairs and a year later no problems so it all depends on the situation, but why take chances? I hope it helps thanks mike

[@BlankBrain]

I noticed you didn't cut a drip line around the bottom (like you did on the stone chimney cap). Does the 1:2 Portland/sand mortar ever produce efflorescence, and if so, would a groove help prevent it? Love your videos!

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks, no I did not but it was not a chimney where it would go down the flue and maybe a groove might help but I had it pitched to the back end anyway, no for the efflorescence as long as it does not have the water behind the stone, thanks mike

[@WilsonConstructionSD]

Looks great! I noticed you use a continuous diamond blade on your grinder, I have the exact same Hitachi and use continuous blades also but wondering if you have ever used segmented blades, and if so what are the advantages if any in using it with different materials (stone, brick, concrete, etc)?

[@MikeHaduck]

hi WCSD, I do not see a difference when cutting straight through, only for grinding on the sides I guess I would use the continuous one, thanks , mike

[@albertforlini979]

Hey ,Mike im estimating a re pointing job where the previous mason left a great deal of hazing on the brick. What do you suggest i do to get it off? I realize that many use muriatic acid ,but is their something less harsh ? Oh , i have been doing more brick and cement work as a result of your tutorials . I am an amateur guitar player ,so if i ever get in your area we can play ,lol .Thanks again . Al .

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Al, cleaning brickwork is a tough thing, there are so many types of brick, I have to clean one with acid on monday but the brick is like glass, so it will take it. other bricks will not, so It is a hard one to answer, I would do a small sample first, and see the results, I hope it helps mike

[@charliestewart561]

Nice work Mike,What blades are you using on the grinder?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Charlie, just a 7 inch diamond blade , about 15 dollars at Lowe’s or check out my amazon site, thanks, mike

[@izman20]

hey mike. have you ever used a star chisel? like drilling a hole with a hammer and chisel? can you do a video of that?

[@MikeHaduck]

I did a little one on the back of the egypt visit video, but I will get around to it again, thanks mike

[@barkershill]

I had a set of four or five of these about fifty years ago , (By Gum , that’s scary!). Making a hole in stone was possible but it was hard work and took ages . Thank God for affordable Chinese power tools , I say .

[@ThePeriquito51]

Portland mortar is a weak choice for such heavy stone....I disagree.....tile adhesive...is more expensive but much better for this type of stone...otherwise...use a thicker mixing sand

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Pedro, anything that works for you is fine, mike

[@MNnytrorider]

Where do you get you flagstone? Can in be ordered online and shipped? My wife and are going to visit a place next week that sells it, an hour drive.

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi Erwin, most brickyards, stoneyard, or landscaping supplies, have it in stock, I hope that helps thanks Mike

[@rogerz6210]

I really like your videos. What’s the for the stone name you used for the table. ?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi roger, it’s called Pennsylvania blue stone or flag stone, this was a piece of old sidewalk, thanks mike

[@gabec6522]

what size grinder do u use?

[@MikeHaduck]

HI Gabe, either 4 inch, 7 inch or 12 inch, anything that works for that certain job,, thanks mike

[@TheMagistrant]

and without the help of a tractor how to mount such a heavy cover?

[@MikeHaduck]

Hi, it was actually an old stone side walk stone so it was for free, the owner got it. thanks mike

[@TheMagistrant]

good job. But I'm interested in technology where one person can cope without involving tractors or outside help. Do you have such techniques, secrets?

[@MikeHaduck]

HI, I did a video on "how I raise sunken sidewalks" and " how I jack up an old house" maybe that might helps, I appreciate it. mike

[@777cygnus]

Higher table the better. Hope he dont hitt his. Knees.👊😅 Lick it before ya. Stik it. Lmao

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks T, Mike

[@allsportsnow6806]

its no big deal. haha

[@MikeHaduck]

Thanks, Mike

[@vhonsamson6177]

Pls don't make new video, well just watch your other videos (as you keep saying 😅)...

[@MikeHaduck]

thanks Vhon, mike