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We just did a 10’x13’ pad using this mixer and mixed 2 80lb bags at a time. We figured out the best way to do it which was get a good amount of water inside the mixer, then put first bag in then use a hose to add more water as we mix it until it’s really soupy, then add the second bag and spray more water as it mixes for a minute or so. We made out mixture fairly soupy which helped becuase it gave us more time to finish pouring the whole pad before it cured. I would recommend this harbor freight mixer if doing more than 30 bags. We did a total of 72 bags and it was so nice not having to mix that shit in a wheel barrow. The worst part is building the damn thing. Took us like and hour just to put it together 😂
Also I would’ve bought a cheap wheel barrow so you didn’t have to use a bucket the whole time, then just move the mixer inside the pad until you get closer. I’m no expert just giving you our experience using the mixer. Good job on your pad!
Glad to hear that others are DIYing too. I made a video for putting it together also because I knew people would have a hard time. Welcome to our channel!
I love it! but next time you should have mentioned that if people are gonna do this they need to make sure to change their breaks before they destroy those fancy rotors… I see it way too often especially on hellcats. I did this too my diesel truck and my wife’s Tahoe and we actually get better performance with aftermarket rotors and brake pads, it’s crazy
You can simply position the mixer inside your form this way you mix and pour, without any buckets or wheel barrel. This mixer can take 3 60 lb. bags or 2 80 lb. bags, the trick is to fill the mixer with water, mix one bag, very wet, then mix the second bag.
Mine also came with all the hardware in one big bag. The count of individual pieces was different from the parts list in the manual. Some parts of the assembly (especially cramming the spring into the handle) were very difficult. Some of the assembly (e.g., gasket fastening) could and should have been done at the factory which would have saved me at least a half hour. All in all, not an impossible task, but more difficult than it had to be.
Sorry you really made my day with the words. "I didnt know if i needed reinforcement so i used Chicken fence" Thats not rebar xD But nice job with what you had ;)
I felt like rebar was overkill for this particular project so when I saw the chicken fence and the brackets to set it in the middle of the pour, I thought it would work out perfectly and so far so good. Welcome to our channel!
I probably would have too if I lived closer to civilization, but unfortunately, the delivery cost alone was more than this entire project, including the mixer! Welcome to our channel
I should've watch your video before I started. I tried to pull the old wire from the assembly and it went south from there. End result, a completely disassembled switch, lots of little parts, springs, etc., which I could not put together again. Bottom line: should I try to get the assembly or toss everything?
Dewalts USUALLY has good replacement parts for almost all of their products. Unfortunately, if you have the drill in the video, you will not be able to replace the brushes because NO ONE sells them anymore (& if you find someone who does, please tell me). Welcome to our channel!
@@VIPHoldings Actually, my problem is not the bushings. But all the tiny-little parts that conform the trigger switch. Like I said, I should have watch your video first. I think I am beyond hope! I wish I could send you a picture of what I did to help your subscribers with WHAT NOT-TO-DO!!
@mdpfinancialsolutions1500 I'm sorry to hear that, but you might search the parts before giving up hope. It's been a while, but you used to be able to replace almost anything on a dewalts.
Your's came with hardware organized into bags? And all the hardware fit the holes? And all the instructions were included? LUCKY!!! Thanks for the video.
I was kinda worried about the gravel too but I had to build above grade because I didn't want a big step down from that back door and I'm not ready to build steps yet 🤣. Welcome to our channel!
Pretty good job for it being your first time. Yep always wreck your forms last. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with tools or itmes that Habor Freight sells. Again, nice job!!!
Anytime you pour a slab use a truck . It will be worth it. Doesnt matter if you have to wheel barrow it down to work site. Only time ive ever used quick crete in a professional manner was doing ballards and pouring the footer for walls where i house was about to go. Doin it the cheap way is not professional at all. Quickcrete is for small places, not pads.
The cost of a truck far exceeded me, diying it as we live in the middle of a forest. Also, at no point did I mention that this project was done professionally. It's a DIY project and you're going to hate the next one I post because at the end of the summer, I'm doing a much bigger area the same way. Welcome to our channel!
appreciate the effort! painful to watch lol. diy is awesome for sure. however, if you do not due enough diligence, you will be creating a bigger project in a short time to uninstall, load, haul and reinstall properly. there is a very meticulous process for such a slab that should not be circumvented. and a handful of pro tips incorporated to reduce the time and making simple line items more complex (and not up to par). experience will move you forward. if you can afford it, hire a pro and watch them from start to finish. then diy after. regards and respect
That's a good question because we live in Florida and don't have to worry about freezing 🤣. Habit I guess and because I typically do that for any post that I'm burying and it seems to hold as tightly as I like.
@@VIPHoldings Good answer! I have seen a lot if privacy fences fall over 'cause they only went down a foot or so. (About the depth of your shovel head.) It's so aggravating to see and yet so preventable! 18" minimum should be an industry standard. A 6' fence 24". Top soil is spongy and isn't really stable but deeper down it's like hard pack. It will hold a post more firmly. Myself, l would have let the post's run up above your floor and let it catch a handrail firmly also. But you probably have another good plan. To each his own! Good job so far. Keep up the good work.
Only comment is I believe you should always pin a slab to the structure it is next to….regarding rebar or wire…you can never have too much, you can only have not enough.
You're the first person to mention pinning to a structure. Can you elaborate? As for rebar, I ended up using the chicken fence with brackets to keep it off the ground. Welcome to our channel!
@guyina4x499 idk, the first time I used mine was pretty brutal (we have a video of that too) but even though I was pretty worn out, all I could think is, "What's next?" 🤣
If you have a couple of people and it’s worthwhile to buy a second mixer just for the time savings. With two people and two mixers you can mix from scratch for substantial cost savings.
This product has by far the absolute worst instruction manual ever, especially for having soo many similar size parts (listed in metric with very innaccurate quantities listed)
@@VIPHoldings thankyou your video helped A LOT. Getting that gasket on was a real trick, unfortunately i had to do it twice as i didnt have the two halves lined up before i saw your video. Thanks again!
Do you have to adjust anything when you lower the drum into the stand? My scenes uneven and does not fit both sides. Only one size fits the other is too far away. 1:50
While there is room for improvement, and I’m no expert by any means, I’m very impressed. Personally I don’t use straight concrete mix, I use the stuff that has rock already in it as well as use plastic underneath for a moisture wall. However you did it very well and it looks good!
Thank you, and welcome to our channel. So, where do you add the plastic? Under the foundation rocks or between the rocks and the pour? Why do you do it?
@@VIPHoldings being in the south and moisture is a big thing here as well as water, I used it on my car port ontop of just the bare ground(clay structure) however I would have liked to put it ontop of some gravel but didn’t want to risk tearing the plastic. So far I haven’t had a single issue on moisture or water pooling up. I’ll be building a storage pad and shop pad in the future, one will get plastic the other won’t
@Grady_OBS ok, so you used the plastic instead of rock? I think that was an intelligent and cost savings move but please don't make a video of it and post it on RU-vid. Some of these "Pro" would eat you alive 🤣. Thank you so much for sharing!
@@VIPHoldings yes, thank you very much. Those are the best instructions I have ever seen on youtube. In fact, it rivals anything instructional video wise I have seen or used. I'm going to be posting this video on Facebook so others can use it.
@kdubyaw3246 Thank you so much! We are in the process of branching off our travel videos to their own channel and being able to focus more on videos like this one for this channel. We appreciate you so much.
