Making Patio Slabs

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Making Patio Slabs

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birdnblokeltd

Күн бұрын

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@richardhardaker4586 3 жыл бұрын

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-EyedMisfit 3 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

@birdnblokeltd 8 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.

@birdnblokeltd 8 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.

@judge058 8 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.

@nathanmalugani365 3 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 👍

@neiljennings1556 4 жыл бұрын

you need to use an edging trowel, the edges will be all ragged

@bedelok 8 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?

@StratosKom 7 жыл бұрын

Brian De Luis

@neech63 6 жыл бұрын

I use a sander for getting the bubbles out

@DawnSantucci 8 жыл бұрын

How are the pavers holding up? I don't see a part 2 video after the cement cured.

@birdnblokeltd 8 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.

@garybrinton6355 7 жыл бұрын

birdnblokeltd

@paulmedeiros4404 7 жыл бұрын

birdnblokeltd

@user-ii2mf8nk2t 6 жыл бұрын

Never ending story

@rolandsequeira 7 жыл бұрын

tired of people who say they will do a follow up video and never do it.

@birdnblokeltd 7 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.

@deadmen108 7 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

@birdnblokeltd 7 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.

@deadmen108 7 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

@birdnblokeltd 7 жыл бұрын

deadmen108... good plan...done 😊

@philomena333 2 жыл бұрын

Fibres help hold it in place

@richis9070 4 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

@birdnblokeltd 4 жыл бұрын

No it was definitely not worth the effort lol!

@5299ify 7 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 .

@birdnblokeltd 7 жыл бұрын

John Coughlan... i tried a sander but it wasn't powerful enough 😊

@5299ify 7 жыл бұрын

thank you for you reply on would a sander work to vibrate patio slabs moulds

@lorrainehannon3596 7 жыл бұрын

He said he was using a blunt chisel bit

@birdnblokeltd 8 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.

@feltonhandymanservices5640 9 жыл бұрын

What was the mix ratio you used birdnblokeltd???

@davidcooper5376 8 жыл бұрын

3:1 a good strong paving mix.

@1066wastrel 7 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-bv2wc 7 жыл бұрын

never worth it is it? time you do all that cheaper to go and buy some slabs ?

@johnsmith-bv2wc 7 жыл бұрын

no just for the crazy

@johnsmith-bv2wc 7 жыл бұрын

you are skinning a turd for a sixpence , spend your time on better things

@birdnblokeltd 7 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. 😁😁😁

@isaaca6445 6 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!