Pouring a Concrete Wall: Ep.18
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ต.ค. 2024
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Scott,
Your strength throughout this series has been your use of language. Your obvious technical knowledge aside, your eloquence, I would argue, is the reason for the success of your series. As a massive fan with zero technical training in any aspect of construction, I have found this series, as well as many of your other videos, absolutely captivating. I am a teacher by trade, and I very much appreciate your attention to detail when it comes to the words you say, the on-screen edits, and the overall coherence of your descriptions of this project. This sure as hell beats what’s on TV. Thank you for this series.
Tristan
If I may, I would like to reiterate on what Tristan Reilly said in reference as to the "use of your language". Before watching the Essential Craftsman video series, my outlook on construction work was nothing more than mindless work reserved only for felons, alcoholics and drug addicts. And also let us not forget the egotistical neanderthals, who like to treat apprentices and fellow co-workers like garbage while trying to prove to everyone how "Their way" is the best way. This observation is soley based on my experience. It has gotten to the point where I don't work on a site for more than 2 weeks simply because everyone thinks they can treat you like garbage just because they hired you.
Then I stumble across the Essential Craftsman. Since then my outlook on my trade & the industry as a whole has changed. I have learned more from the Essential Craftsman than I have from anyone else I've worked with. His vocabulary makes one realize that construction is more about science than egos. In my view, the Essential Craftsman has made construction work a respectable and honorable profession that is something to be proud of. Thank you, Sir!!!
Tristan Reilly Totally agree! Calming and masterful use of words regardless of the task being explained.
Big Perm after working in construction and maintenance for several years, there are many people who are like what you mentioned first unfortunately. They truly give the trades a bad name.
Essential Craftsman,
I am a construction management major, and we are currently learning about concrete; However, my university has decided that we can be taught all of this in a PowerPoint. Without your videos I would not have the slightest clue, and would be rather embarrassed to go to a job site with a degree in construction not even knowing how a retaining wall is poured. Keep up the good work!
-Jacob
I think anyone from architects to engineers to project managers should be required to actually work in the field they're designing for. It's the only way to see what actually "works." If you want to be a good manager try to get hired on with a general contractor while you're in school.
This goes for any planning-type position above actual laborers or performers or anything of that sort. If you write a piece of music that poorly utilizes an instrument's capabilities, it isn't the performers or the venue that is wrong, it is your poor grasp of how to utilize those things.
I’m also studying construction management and I want to echo what others have said. I’ve worked part time and summers doing residential and something may look fine on paper but you’ll quickly see why it won’t work in real life. All great leaders need to work their way to leadership not just achieve it by some piece of paper.
Josh
I don't know a successful PM that didn't spend years in the field. It's like when an architect draws a print up and when it gets to something complicated, they stamp "field frame by others". If u know what you're talking about and put in your time, the guys will respect u
I wish you well and your trip to be Construction management. Those student loans get paid off and you'll be doing just fine.
As a man of now 35 years, seeing these videos pop up in my subscription feed gives me the same feeling of giddy anticipation as Saturday morning cartoons once did some decades ago
Late to the series but I can relate to the feeling!
Man, I am once again left speechless at the quality of this man's work and knowledge.. I have been a General Contractor 24 years and I think Scott has forgot more I have ever learned... Hats Off once again.
Hopefully that came out as intended... It was by no means a negative comment...
All those men doing that repetition. That's work. Beyond me.
You should be ok Robert, there are still a lot of reasonable people out here who understand how humor works. This is definitely one of those places.
You're funny. too.
I know for a fact that any contractor that gives respect like that, saying how our man has forgotten more than you have learnt is being kind and is probably equally as good at the job.
As a contractor of 20+ years these videos make me envious of the rare places in the world where you can do a job correctly. Around here nobody would pay the kind of money that is required to build that wall. In South Dakota we are now at labor rates that are 50%-60% of what they were in the early 90’s. As materials costs have gone up, project costs have not, meaning the labor and profit have tanked. Your project reminds me of the days when quality construction was a skill that had value......... I miss those days. Keep the videos coming!
Do I get a certificate after finishing this course? lol
ivraalia haha I could even pass a test!
ACI Level 1 certification requires you to perform a slump, air, test cylinder demonstration. Not to mention a written closed book test. :P
ivraalia t
Was a infantry Marine for about a decade, then a street cop a little more but man does concrete and stone work fascinate me love the work and craftsmanship it takes to do this stuff. Maybe in my next career or life. Till then I’ll moonlight building stone and brick flower beds around the yard.
I stumbled onto this series by accident, but it's so educational and narrated so articulately...it's just a complete pleasure to watch.
Your a big help with my learning disabilities. I understand everything you say. I am honored to be a subscriber....
It is very rare to see such a concrete wall. Thank you for sharing.
Those guys did a dang good job on those walls, took their time and did a great job
By far the best construction videos on TH-cam.
I have a bachelors of science in “concrete industry management”, I’ve worked in highly technical industrial settings and now I’m a self employed concrete contractor in my mid 30’s. I enjoy watching your channel. I’m the type that typically gets fired up on the engineering/ technical details, and i have to say that you are basically relating ACI standards to the field. I don’t know how to do everything in the concrete business, but I always learn and make sure it’s done correctly when the opportunity arises. Nice view! Cheers and best wishes
Scott,
I teach Construction Trades at a high school in Texas. Your videos are great. I have used them in the past and now on Fridays, we clean the shop and then we watch each video in your house building series. They are wonderful. I love your explanations and my students stay interested. Thank you for making great videos. If you are ever in central Texas, I would love for you to talk to my classes. You are an inspiration.
Jeff McNew
Construction Trades Teacher
Robinson High School
These videos are worth their weight in gold. Teaching good habits when it comes to concrete. When I worked for a company doing footing, walls, and flat work, it was a joke compared to what I see now. Wish I could be onsite here learning the good habits and not the bad. Thats why Im going to school! Learn the good habits so I can pass it along.
This channel has earned a place on my "must see" list. Scott has joined Engels Coach Shop, Northmen, Tips from a Shipwright, Ishitani Furniture and David Boeff on that list. Skill, experience, great video editing and solid workmanship forms the baseline. Third Coast Craftsman is close to making the list, too.
Man, I enjoy watching and learning from every single video. Can't wait for the next one.
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Hey Scott, Love the video (and the whole series for that matter). If you could in a future video, would you mind giving some pointers on diplomacy. By that I mean how you approached your neighbors and got them to split some of the cost. What concerns they had and how you put their mind at ease. Thanks and keep the videos coming. Your are the videos that are a must click as soon as they pop up.
I might have stuck with carpentry if I worked for someone like you who can communicate effectively. I still enjoy the act of, and different phases of building a house. As of now, if I do some side job involving carpentry, its gonna be a solo job. I really appreciate your videos and the time and attention that you put into making both them and the houses you build.
Listing to Essential Craftsman talk about concrete, is like listing to a artist talk about the Mona Lisa. The man makes that grey lumpy stuff sound like the finest artistic rendering to befall the earth.
I am 63 and been doing the same kind of form work for 40 year's, plus negative cuting foam inserts for same . What is going to happen when us old school guys are gone . Great job and tutorials! ! !
It's almost like Daniel Westbrooke doesn't want you to learn anything from his videos. He's just there to show off his knowledge and can care less whether you learn or not. I listen to this guy and I end up learning a lot.
I really enjoy all of your videos, even the things I already know or think I know. Even your video on how to use a ratchet strap, gives me confidence in what I am doing right and I seem to always learn something new. Im very thankful to have stumbled upon your videos and appreciate your clean vocabulary as I watch a lot of your videos with my 4 year old. Thank you!!!!
Absolutely loving this series. It's not too hard to find videos of landscaping, or roofing, or installing drywall or floors...but this puts it all in context, going through the entire process from selecting the lot to finished product. Nothing better than seeing how everything you do influences everything else to come. Thanks, mate. :-D
Very good video nate! I love how u did the Intro
Every time I look for a builder, I am looking for this man. I sometimes think I have found him, but I never have.
This is how a concrete wall is suposed to be done from start to finish.
Very well done job.
Keep it up, i hope you can pass your knowdlege to someone that can use it like you do .
Amen Scott, you said it right. it'll be there for decades...... You do it in concrete; Its set in stone literally.
His voice is so warm, the text are so calm, and rich of information
Love Simon panels
I really appreciate you posting these vids. Thanks!
I worked for several years as a framing carpenter but never got to see the detail that goes into concrete forming. Amazing. This is a great series. Thank you.
Man I miss the concrete construction union. Your video brought back memories.
Scott, once again a superb instructional video for all the lay people out here in You Tube Land. I have to say that you have really raised the bar for ANYONE who thinks they can put out a better video series on site work, excavation, forms, and concrete pours. Wish I could get a ready mix plant in my area to give me 85+ yards of mud ! ! !
As an Idaho Concrete Contractor I love to watch these videos, keep up the great work.
My last job involved an extensive amount of concrete work (heavy highway/municipal infrastructure). I went into that job from a background of HVAC/building maintenance. Being a greenhorn around a bunch of grizziled construction workers was more than a little intimidating. I just wish your channel and this content existed about 6 years ago! A lesson like this at the start of that job would have been invaluable. Great content! Keep it up!
Wow. What a wealth of knowledge. This man does high quality work. Those forms are amazing.
I understand the appeal of a front dumper, but after so many years of driving a rear dumper, I'm not sure I like the idea of running the chute and backing up at the same time. I've always concentrated on backing into position then seeing where I'm going while watching the chute man. I've been on big jobs where there was a dedicated man for backing in trucks, but usually they needed him to scrape the chutes off to keep from trailing to the wash out area. Either the pump man or another driver would back a truck in. Nice to see that the neighbor is letting you use his lot for storage and washout and such. ALSO.....85 yards of donated concrete? Wow.
I am 24 years in a front discharge, starting with old Rite-ways and a couple old rear-dumps off and on, but 85% Oshkosh and a lot of years in Oshkosh S-series 7 axles 6WD similar to those in the vid. I feel the opposite, as I started before there were line and boom pumps and work in mountainous terrain, sometimes pretty sketchy jobsites. However, I think a good deal of it depends on what a guy runs most, and how comfortable he feels. I can't imagine getting into the spots we do in a rear discharge, and it's funny when we occasionally pour for crews who haven't worked with fronts. They're leery of letting me pour without them running the chute, and it takes a bit before they understand that I'm able to do a better job than what they can because I control 8 points of motion.
However, due to vastly increased use of pumps, good front discharge drivers are getting harder to find. There are a LOT of things you learn when all your work is truck poured all day long. I think pumps are great things, and really like seeing that boom in the air when a jobsite is tough to even get to, but they are diminishing the skill level of the average operator. Likely you and I have somewhat similar backgrounds, and could switch operational frames if we needed to, but probably would prefer not to. :)
Your knowledge, but most of all your compassion for others, shines brightly. Thank you.
I think I understand part of why you chose that lot -- that view across the valley is amazing. Thank you again for sharing.
I've had seen so many concreting projects but what I am watching now is artistic work
I can only imagine what the house is going to look , with your concrete, carpentry, and blacksmith skills . Surely I am unable to create in my mind the accents and features that undoubtedly will make this house stand out
This is, by far, my favorite series on TH-cam. Heck of a job you’re doing gentlemen. Thanks for taking us along.
Wow. Such great information. These videos are like TV shows.
Only ONE oversight? Incredible job. I also really loved your detailed description of a BLOW-OUT ... cuz ... I had one once, and a neighbor came to my rescue. Fortunately, we stopped the blow-out before it became a catastrophe. From that experience, I can tell you know how to do a GREAT JOB!! p.s. I ditto the other compliments for your excellent verbal descriptions, which match the video perfectly.
Scott. Once again you pulled it off. Love the way you go about it. I could sit on a bed of nail to listen to you talk and tell HOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Love the stairs. Great thought just in time!!!!!!!! One thing. Try to get railing in on both side of the stairs. I have a short story to tell. You. Back in the early 70's I was with my dad helping out where I could.To help rise a building that would become a Elks Club,,,,,,One day I watched as two wing walls were being poured.... For the walk out basement.As the older man was finishing the tops. I was standing there watching as a wide eye kid. The old man turned to me...... said hey. Kid go find some glass beer bottles .... As I return with my hands full of empty beer bottles. He pulled his fold out rule out of his back pocket. Made a few make in the wet cement. Then pushed the empty beer bottles in to the top of the wall. As I stood there with the blank face look. I said WHY???????? he turned to me. KID IT FOR THE SAFETY RAIL .When I drive by the ELKS CLUB. WHICH IT STILL THERE ,,,,,,,,, I THINK BACK OF ALL THE GOOD TIMES I HAD THERE WITH MY DAD ......AND THE OTHER MEMBER,,,,,, ALMOST ALL ARE DIE AND GONE NOW. THE CEMENT GUY DIE A FEW YEARS BACK IN HIS 80's (HENRY) . GREAT TIME!!!!!! PRICE LESS . JUNKMANDO
Craftsmanship at its best. WOW!
Hats off to taking the time to filming, editing this impressive project.... I am 50 and not a concrete worker now watching my second video about this wall at midnight it's amazing work. Thanks again.
Superb! Great to see this project moving along - such a brilliant series! Here in the UK, I've never seen a front loading concrete truck before this series, certainly makes a good deal of sense though, I wonder if they'll take off over here at some point?
Regarding the steps from the retaining wall, I'm biased as I am an architectural designer, but I would draw you back to the overall design for the site to save hiccups like this. That being said, hands up who's never had an oversight?! :) Keep them coming, it's great to see it grow!
They have actually been around for a long time, they don't appear to be spreading any further. You'll mostly only see them in the Northeast US, Upper Midwest and apparently Central Oregon, though at least here in North Texas, the companies do have them and will occasionally use them for certain situations.
Scott is such a great mentor... I hope one day I can pass on some of what he shares with us.
Excellent video with clear, detailed explanation for every steps. Fun to watch and learned a lot. 5 thumbs up! Thanks.
Well, my concreting projects in Oz were good but his are a league above mine. His placing and attention to detail are excellant. Great to see a 'pro' at work passing on his accululated wisdom. Many thanks from all of us.
Unbelievable Craftsmanship
This series is quite an education. I enjoy each video.
Another superb video! It's a story, technically informative but also just plain entertaining. It is also so nice to see how you laud praise on those whom you work with. Can hardly wait to see the next segment.
Great way to start a Wednesday morning
... Or a Wednesday evening.
Fabulous footage! While that in itself is impressive, I truly appreciate your voice-over which provides understanding especially as to why this costs so much and is buried under the ground. BTW, love the lyrics of the song!
Every time I turn on TH-cam, the first thing I do is look for your new episode. I think I have a positive addiction to your fine teaching style.
Beautiful walls! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with all of us.
Hi mate im tom form australia ( im doing demolition all internals stripouts )
Love your channel big fan every day you learn something new
Keep up the great content
Your channel is the best I've ever known I've learned so much over the past year and a half and keep the wisdom comming
Your knowledge and way of explaining it is untouched by any other channel. I will be heading over to your patreon page directly after this comment. Thank you for what you do sir !
welcome Clayton and great music also
I love watching your videos! As a fellow craftsman ( landscaping)I so enjoy watching you explain, instruct, and demonstrate passion for all you do. I eagerly await each new video because I know I will be entertained, and for the few minutes of the length I get to sit at the feet of a wise teacher and soak of the passion, knowledge, and tips that only the voice of experience offers. Thank you, and blessings on you. Keep it up!
The bob ross of construction! I thouroughly enjoy your amazing videos. - a fellow Oregonian
I learn something from all of your videos, even these on a subject (concrete walls) that I work with every day. You are so knowledgeable and transmit that knowledge so clearly that both the complete newbie can grasp the concepts while seasoned professionals will find nuggets of insight they possibly never thought of before. Thank you for your hard work and your dedication to our craft.
Wow, the finishers' attention to detail on the wall top is amazing.
Man, I love this channel. I have done a bunch of this also, it sure is nice to see someone so versatile and talented, and listening just like we are sitting here having a conversation.
This is one of my favourite videos you have made. I’ve learnt so much about the Symons system from you. My new panels have just arrived and after the rain slows up I will start my 4ft high retaining wall.
Symons suck. Western forms are much better
Looks like you got a good crew working for you. Nice job.
Umpqua donated 85 yards to this project!!? That's damn near a $100k payout for a simple plug in each video!
That's great man good job!
Thanks for everything you do, Scott.
Looks great! I like that your finisher pays good attention to clean/scrape the form for paste as he goes. Hugely important for any new guys reading comments. Less work when stripping and increases the life of the formwork.
Very good description on vibrating the mud. The aggregate and cement needs to settle in place and the air needs to be sort of chased out. There is a feel or rhythm to vibrating the concrete that I've seen a good vibrator man do. Very satisfying to watch.......as the mud blows a hole in a misnailed lower section of the wall and you're absolutely hypnotized by the vibrator....just kidding. I always sort of followed the vibrator during a pour when I was on pour watch.
At the end of the day it's a sigh of relief and a nod of the head for a job that's done, and done right.......... then a good nights sleep !
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍 👍
First class video. You really know your stuff.
Thank you so much for this incredibly well done video, its content and narration were great, I am learning a lot with this, greetings from Perú.
Well done. Good detail, clear explanations, great camera work. Thanks.
Second time at least that I’m watching this series and it’s as good as the first time. Thank you Scott and Nate for doing this for all of the world to see
Thank you, these are some great instructional videos that I can share with my students. Blessings to you for your work.
Every concrete company around where I live all use front schutes. I have actually never seen a rear schute on any jobsite or even going down the road. I have been to a couple batch plants and seen one usually hidden in the corner next to all the old trucks that are used for back up. They really are great.
Another good one. I really like that pump the one we have used is a bomb type and are kinda combersom and expensive. I was thinking today as I cut a plate out of a door way what I always try to do when I lay out a wall is to under cut at the edge by 3/4” it makes life so easy later (I forgot 1) so That is why I thought this might make your life easier. Maybe you already do this but if not try it I find it handy. Keep on keeping on and have a great day
Wow, I didn't know how much went into concrete work. Thanks
ONCE AGAIN ..APPRECIATED!..THE EXPLANATIONS..TIPS..AND..THE MUSIC!!..THANKS!
I'm glad you broached the topic regarding putting what appears to be an exorbitant amount of time and money into building the retaining wall,not me. I totally heard your reasoning for doing so,although I still question the logic of it. First off,the buying public is a fickle breed,they probably will not realize the value added. They would rather see shiny kitchen counters and a whirlpool tub etc.than a gray concrete retaining wall out back......no matter how well built. Secondly,all the time devoted to the retaining wall could have placed the project that much ahead coming out of the ground with something buyers will appreciate. Around by me (mid west) all the old homesteaders chose to build on the high ground,no matter if it was adjacent the road or 500 feet from it. If it were me,I'd have put the money in a lot that did not need Herculean efforts to make sale able. That is how the old adage came to be "you can't turn a hog's ear into a silk purse. Good videos though,Thank's for sharing..
Love the music God bless you brother learning so much from watching!
Really enjoying this series.
I wish we had seen more about your pressure washing at the end, that's a technique I have heard of but never seen done in person and would love to learn.
This is really informative. I'm going to become a Patreon simply to return the favor of knowledge imparted. Thanks for all the work it takes to get this on film.
I am always pen in hand and rewind ready when watching your channel. I cant stress it enough you have given me so much info on building to just general life. Thank you so very much...
PS: Who is the artist singing...?
Can you please tell me the name of the song that you play every once in a while. Square, plumb, and true? Dustin Ruth I think. Thanks for your videos, man. You help me alot. I'm a contractor in NC, and just set out on my own about a year and a half ago. It's been going very well, and I've got alot of varied experience, but I can learn so much If I stay humble and find good teachers. You've been one of those. So thank you. Not many people around like you anymore. I was raised alot more old school than most people in this generation, and It's not easy to find people who understand value that isn't just the dollar in purpose, fulfillment, integrity, and wisdom. Good man.
Great job solid and lasting.
Great work..Beautiful Song.. Perfect Video.
Concrete is kinda forever, But a Tesla in space, thats about as close as we can get to forever.Go Star-man Go.
Anyone know the name of the song?
Thanks for the tips on vibrator use as well!
Great job, great channel. I am curious as to why use a line pump instead of a boom pump?
Thanku for sharing the process of building construction.
Don't forget, how important it is not to kink the hose. Great job and video, editing and the whole shabang . 👍👍👍✌
GREAT JOB Scott!!! I REALLY enjoy your channel my friend!!! Keep up the great work!!!!👍👍👍
Awesome stuff as always. Any possibility of a short video on that pressure washing of the concrete? Very intriguing.
Great to see a video with a variable height wall. For step down blocking, is there a maximum you can step down? If I pour a 4' lift in all my forms and let it set up for 45min-1hr, can I add another 4' in certain sections so that I have an 8' wall abutted to a 4' wall?
Learning so much about concrete from this series
Great video and great skills/workmanship on show all round. I guess we don't have many massive, solid/single connected piece poured concrete walls in NZ due to the earthquake risk/instability... Combined with cheap local lumber, meaning almost certainly such a retaining wall would be a cantilever pole wall here.... So I've just never seen anything like this amount of concrete being used for a residential wall! And it's super interesting.
....No matter how many times I hear/see them, concrete vibrators/saying "concrete vibrator" and just the whole concept in general....... makes me giggle like a little girl........