Helpful video dealing with some of the pitfalls, but at the same time a little disappointing because no cement/aggregate mix given that I heard.
@One-EyedMisfit3 жыл бұрын
The only way to get bubbles out of that wet slop is a mouse sander against the frame… In any case, you can buy paving stones for cheaper than the effort you’re putting in
@birdnblokeltd8 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, all that is happening when I use the SDS drill is vibrating the air bubbles that were produced at the time of mixing and pouring the concrete mix to the surface. If the bubbles weren't realised the slab may loose strength. When you pour a concrete slab on the ground to form a path or base, then the action of tamping the mix down will draw the bubbles to the surface. However you could hire a vibrating concrete poker from your local hire centre.
@birdnblokeltd8 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, thanks. the slab moulds do have a stone face to them and they are 450mm x 450mm. I can't say it was the most cost effective project that I have done lol but it is handy to have the ability to make a few slabs when they are needed.
@judge0588 жыл бұрын
The blue portion of the mold appears to have a stone face , like stamped concrete. Where did you get that? Also how large are these slabs? Good video, thanks.
@nathanmalugani3653 жыл бұрын
Mount a board on springs the secure a motor to the board with a weight on one side of the shaft ...tadaa vibrating table lol 👍
@neiljennings15564 жыл бұрын
you need to use an edging trowel, the edges will be all ragged
@bedelok8 жыл бұрын
if i frame on the floor do u suggest still poking wholes for air? maybe use a road base under insted of just dirt? they will potentially be 24x48?
@StratosKom7 жыл бұрын
Brian De Luis
@neech636 жыл бұрын
I use a sander for getting the bubbles out
@DawnSantucci8 жыл бұрын
How are the pavers holding up? I don't see a part 2 video after the cement cured.
@birdnblokeltd8 жыл бұрын
they are holding up really well. I was too impatient to make another video lol and I used them for a shed base.
@garybrinton63557 жыл бұрын
birdnblokeltd
@paulmedeiros44047 жыл бұрын
birdnblokeltd
@user-ii2mf8nk2t6 жыл бұрын
Never ending story
@rolandsequeira7 жыл бұрын
tired of people who say they will do a follow up video and never do it.
@birdnblokeltd7 жыл бұрын
roland sequeira sometimes there are more important things to do than try and please people whom have nothing better to do, other than to make lame comments about what may or may-not tire them.
@deadmen1087 жыл бұрын
birdnblokeltd he has a point through why say ur guna do a follow up when ur not ur just tryin get more veuwers that way and it cheap
@birdnblokeltd7 жыл бұрын
deadmen108 sometimes life gets in the way and to be honest it was an experimental video and never thought it would get as many viewings as it is....perhaps one day I will do a follow up lol.
@deadmen1087 жыл бұрын
birdnblokeltd then can u write in description there was not a follow up cus i spent hour searchin ur videos for the follow up now that kind of screwed me over and bet others
@birdnblokeltd7 жыл бұрын
deadmen108... good plan...done 😊
@philomena3332 жыл бұрын
Fibres help hold it in place
@richis90704 жыл бұрын
It's good job but is it really worth doing it. They are well cheap in diy stores. Probably under three quid. Best of luck man
@birdnblokeltd4 жыл бұрын
No it was definitely not worth the effort lol!
@5299ify7 жыл бұрын
could you used a sander to vibrating the concrete when you are making the patio slabs that if you don't have a dull sds drill bit .
@birdnblokeltd7 жыл бұрын
John Coughlan... i tried a sander but it wasn't powerful enough 😊
@5299ify7 жыл бұрын
thank you for you reply on would a sander work to vibrate patio slabs moulds
@lorrainehannon35967 жыл бұрын
He said he was using a blunt chisel bit
@birdnblokeltd8 жыл бұрын
the moulds came used from ebay😊😊😊
@fasttrax4902 Жыл бұрын
I make slabs for a living, leave it to the experts mate. I bet they were filled with air bubbles.
@feltonhandymanservices56409 жыл бұрын
What was the mix ratio you used birdnblokeltd???
@davidcooper53768 жыл бұрын
3:1 a good strong paving mix.
@1066wastrel7 жыл бұрын
being a joiner not a builder, but, I was told that 6:1 was a concrete mix, 3:1 for cement? I ask cos I am gonna make my own slabs, good vid BTW, not a waste of time I think (if you need to relay a path with 2 colour rustic looking slabs I saw recently-then baulked at the cost-£6 each!!) thankyou for posting.
@johnsmith-bv2wc7 жыл бұрын
never worth it is it? time you do all that cheaper to go and buy some slabs ?
@johnsmith-bv2wc7 жыл бұрын
no just for the crazy
@johnsmith-bv2wc7 жыл бұрын
you are skinning a turd for a sixpence , spend your time on better things
@birdnblokeltd7 жыл бұрын
john smith I totally agree..unless you have the setup to mass produce these little fu@$ers it's a pointless, time consuming effort with little or no payout. lesson learned....Although they did come in handy for a shed base later that year and the video has earned me a few quid along the way. 😁😁😁
@isaaca64456 жыл бұрын
Worth it if you want to use left over cement, concrete...materials...etc., if you factor in the cost of trying to get rid of it after a job. Great video!