How to mix concrete without a mixer / easy to follow steps [in 3 minutes]

In this DIY - how to video I will show you just how easy it is to mix concrete by hand. I have included easy to follow steps that ensure anyone can mix the perfect concrete that has a range of uses such as laying slabs, securing fence posts or making a concrete slab.
If you don’t have a cement mixer, then this video is for you!
You are aiming to create a mix of four parts ballast (sand, stone and gravel mix) to one part cement. The parts are a single measurement, but each part needs to be the same quantity, for this video I have used a shovel however you could use any size container depending on the project.
Put 2 parts of the ballast on to the spot or into a wheelbarrow, then add 1 part cement before finally adding the last 2 parts of ballast. Now for the tough part of mixing by hand, mix this until you can no longer see the cement and the mixture looks the same colour throughout. Now add water a little bit at a time and continue mixing until you end up with the desired consistency, I have made this mix stiff as I am using it to lay some heavy concrete slabs.
Congratulations you now have CONCRETE!!!!
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[@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR]

Thanks for that . Doing a simple job in the garden and you were the first for I saw so I subscribed too

[@FixitwithFowler]

That is amazing. Thanks for subscribing! That was an old video, and my filming and editing had definitely improved!

[@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR]

@@FixitwithFowler no worries, well the old vids are still doing the job. Hopefully you can teach me a thing or two in future 🙂

[@FixitwithFowler]

@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR I hope so. Thanks again for your comment!

[@anastasios333]

Thank you for this video. This is what I needed to see next time check down the spade harder by the way.

[@FixitwithFowler]

Lol, advice taken!

[@personalexperience3637]

1:8 for foundation strength- is that correct?

[@FixitwithFowler]

I would use 1:6, but if it's for an extension, i would consult the building inspector.

[@patburke5740]

I dont like these fixings, fischer duopower for me or for heavy stuff grip it fixings.

[@skinnybuddhaboy]

Can't hear you at all unfortunately

[@FixitwithFowler]

Yeah that's a really old video but I have a mic now for that reason!