Tutorial: How to make Concrete Pier Caps

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If you want to buy the same mould I used you can use this link:
Buy from Amazon - Plastic Molds Fence Pier Cap Concrete
amzn.to/44FU3Np
In this video, I will teach you the secrets of how to make the perfect concrete pier cap / capstone. This is the perfect DIY project for beginners. Pier caps can increase the value of your property not to mention they aesthetically look great! By Jack Zhai
Personal protective equipment (PPE) list:
* Dust Mask
* Gloves
* Earmuffs (hearing protection)
Equipment
* Drop Sheet (to protect the ground)
* Old car tyre
* PVC Mould
* Flexi Laundry Tub or large bucket (to mix concrete in)
* Concrete Mixture (Premix bags or aggregate rocks + sand + cement.)
* Water
* Screeding rail (or piece of wood)
* Mixer
* Hammer
* Mould Relase or Use Cooking Oil Spray

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@margaretingleby679 6 ай бұрын

Love the tip using the tyre for support Jack , my little tip is cut a square of plywood a few mils bigger on all 4 sides than the actual column it is to sit upon , then set it flush down on the wet surface ( may need a weight to keep it from rising ) , prise it out when concrete is set .....Now the cap will seat snuggly on top of your column .

@ktm3850 Жыл бұрын

Looks great. Nice job

@carlitosinvegas6015 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video thx

@RobertEHunt-dv9sq Жыл бұрын

Good work Sir. Nice job. You may in the future add some wire before the pour to provide extra strength to the cap and prevent breakage. Good video. Cheers from Texas!!!

@andyshephard4780 9 ай бұрын

All the PPE at the start gives the impression of being professional then I see you working in a pair of sliders.

@frednerks1407 Жыл бұрын

Great video I really enjoyed it

@DIYJack Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!!

@SW-zx3op 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the demo, very helpful. I'm wondering how effective it would be to fill the air bubble gaps with filled concreate?

@lylefailes4476 3 ай бұрын

Nice job. You might try a directional mic to avoid the mouth breathing of the cameraman. Constructive criticism.

@lylefailes4476 3 ай бұрын

Would it be a good idea to use a bit of metal or mesh in the middle for strength?

@TOP5ALIVE154 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like Mike myers was videoing this.

@Maatson_ Жыл бұрын

Good job but when your trying to get the air bubbles out don’t smack it hard instead make smaller taps with the hammer but more frequently. Most ppl tend to give it a few good wacks and Un intentionally add more bubbles

@abdwall3910 2 жыл бұрын

جيد

@user-ip8wy3xf3q 5 ай бұрын

where can i find plastic mold size 31"x31"

@leonrobles9852 10 ай бұрын

what about safe shoes?

@marcorangel6228 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you buy the moldings dude.?

@DIYJack 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marco, I got them on ebay. Just search concrete pier cap moulds or pvc moulds. Ukraine war might affect supply. Alternatively you might be able to cast your own moulds off existing pier caps.

@robeccs 11 ай бұрын

Dang your camera man is having hard time breathing....its loud!😂😎🍻

@DIYJack 11 ай бұрын

Lol 😆

@DIYJack 11 ай бұрын

If you want to buy the same mould I used you can use this link: Plastic Molds Fence Pier Cap Concrete amzn.to/44FU3Np

@andydinh9993 Жыл бұрын

The camera man has ash ma or something he breath so hard

@stevek4055 Жыл бұрын

No, he sustained extensive injuries on the lava planet known as Mustafar due to losing a fight with a Jedi master. Three of his limbs were severed and he sustained 3rd degree burns to his entire body, including burns in his lungs which necessitate a breathing apparatus. Give him a break. 😋

@MrBmxbrawler Жыл бұрын

Great job. But next time add sand to your mix. We used to order concrete 3:2:1 3 agg 2 sand 1 cement Keep up the good work buddy

@harinadharaju7274 Жыл бұрын

Can u share link of same shape mould, am from india

@DIYJack Жыл бұрын

Helo Raju my friend from India. I got the moulds from ebay. Just search concrete pier cap moulds or pvc moulds. Ukraine war might affect supply or affected the shop. Alternatively you might be able to cast your own moulds off existing pier caps.

@creativeone2656 13 күн бұрын

Where do you buy your pier cap molds?

@DIYJack 13 күн бұрын

See my other comments. You can buy.

@MiguelGonzalez-ry2wn Жыл бұрын

where did you find the pvc molds?

@DIYJack Жыл бұрын

Hey I bought mine off ebay.

@DIYJack 11 ай бұрын

Hi Mr Miguel I have found it on amazon, here is a link if you are still interested: amzn.to/44FU3Np

@ericmwenda6197 Жыл бұрын

The photographer is breathing too loud please? Is he aware of that?

@DIYJack Жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, thanks for your feedback. I realised this after the video was filmed. Sorry about that. In the future, I have changed to a different cameraman.

@ericmwenda6197 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYJack other wise, the content was on point. Very informative and educational as well as practical.

@kkrobertson1 Жыл бұрын

I know! He sounds like a freakin Yeti!

@muzalafransisku7980 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYJack how to make those things where you are putting concrete

@DIYJack Жыл бұрын

@@muzalafransisku7980 hi muzalan thanks for subscribing. I ordered those on ebay. But might be hard to buy now because of the war in Ukraine. Please search eBay might still be there. Concrete mould.

@LOOKING_BEYOND Жыл бұрын

I thought it was DIY your using a mold

@DIYJack Жыл бұрын

Haha you got me. Well for me DIY just means you try to do it yourself instead of hiring someone else and save some money. Doesn't mean you have to build and make everything 100% from scratch. For me I think the process I showed in the video is the easy way to make that's all. Just trying to help others out. If you use a hammer 🔨 in a DIY video doesn't mean you have go mine the metal, smelt it to ore and cast to make the hammer from scratch 😉

@LOOKING_BEYOND Жыл бұрын

@@DIYJack but I thought you were to make your mold lol

@gary24752 Жыл бұрын

The concrete is the easy part. You should have showed how to make the forms.

@jessegandarilla4472 Жыл бұрын

You buy the forms

@DIYJack 11 ай бұрын

Hi gary I have found the mould on amazon website here: amzn.to/44FU3Np, yes Jesse is right you have to buy the mould.

@zhandoskossakbay617 10 ай бұрын

You need to buy vacuum forming machine to make those molds, I made that machine in the garage myself, and now use it to make molds

@matttafakt 9 ай бұрын

research correct concrete mixtures for all applications .. this guys use of of non specific ratios of cement to aggerate to water to whatever else he has in the mix makes no sense and will most likely fail in a short period of time. Cement mixes are very specific for different uses.