"They won't hurt it, but people on RU-vid will think that they will." This statement was pure gold. We need more channels like yours. Keep it up man, you are doing great!
Before people whine that the slab didn't have a proof-like mirror finish encrusted in diamonds with gold nuggets embedded throughout, as they did in that other video, Andrew gives the customer what they ask for. If they want a chocolate slab, Andrew would go down to Colombia and harvest the cocoa beans (all by himself), helicopter the beans up to New York, fabricate some kind of chocolate refining machine in his workshop, and the customer would have a giant Hershey bar in their driveway within 3 days.
TubeScavenger Mmmm Tell me more about this chocolate slab You are correct. Camarata would also have a spare chocolate maker machine from the 1960’s that he picked up in auction he will show us how to service. But that may need fixing. He may halfway through use his spare chocolate maker that he had lying around and fix that. Alright that’s fixed.
My favorite part..."Power lines a little low, so....chop down a tree, measure twice to the crotch, instant success". This guy is a true innovator, and do-it-yourselfer. LOL. Great video. Nice work. Thanks for posting.
First question the concrete truck driver asks, “are you by yourself?”. Which translates to: “Damn it, am I gonna have to help you?”. I know this from experience. 😂
I've been driving a concrete mixer truck for a long time, I've never came across anyone who was a one-man mason! I give Andrew props. & tip my hats off to him!
I was going to post that on top but I was pretty sure Bartman posted it first! So, here I am seconding it! (Is "seconding" a word?! The dictionary didn't complain. Guess it's OK. Cement truck driver guy, you are now (and forever) a RU-vid Hero!! Great Job!! You too, Andrew.
i have watched your channel when there were less then 1000 subs, i believe it is your non-scripted and honest hard work plus some great editing that makes this channel the only one i look forward to watching! awesome
ANY tv station in the state would be so lucky to have AC on their media production team. The video production work alone is so impressive and I imagine he's self taught on it. He even has shown the equipment he uses to do it. If I was young again I would go into the excavation field, knowing what I have learned from watching this channel. When they're older I want to try to convince my two grand sons to watch this channel over with me so they can learn what I have. The content is priceless...
I’ve done a bit of concreting in my time and as long as the owner is happy about the price and the way it was done then there should be no problem. Here in Australia we use heavier reo. Mesh and usually no extra rods around the outer edge and our mixture is a lot drier, but horses for courses. Usually really nice concrete slabs costs more than average ones and some ppl just don’t want to pay the extra. Love your videos Andrew
He gave the that chipmunk a Levi levy break in his den for mucking about in the concrete the whole critter world couldn't wait to tell Levi what happened
I watch Andrew do all this by himself and continue to be amazed....part of why I enjoy his channel he tackles almost everything solo and in my opinion does it extremely well....so often I wish I was there to just lend a hand!
@@WhiteGravey most do know more. W hd en you got people watching and commenting that have been doing it longer then he has been alive. !ain't that amazing
As much as the subs to the channel take shots at Andrew everyone keeps coming back because he inspires people to work harder. This isn't your average young man. Don't let the dirty jeans fool you. If you don't come away from his videos having learned something watch it again. Binge watch his whole series....it's better than anything on tv. Plus he is so loyal to his dog. Who wouldn't admire that.
the man sure aint afraid to put in a good days work, very rare today. a can do type of guy too, something breaks, he fixes it, something doesn't work right, he finds a way, instead of making up a bunch of excuses.
@@corydriver7634 Have to disagree with you there Cory. He has a lot of video's that are from customers that have Andrew do more work. And the customer Mark G. of this video responded in comment section. Check it out. No matter what, don't you just love these video's?
You are seriously so cool Andrew, been binge watching your videos through the last couple of weeks, its really good as a break to my studies, and also very informative! You inspire me to do the same as you, it looks so nice and free, keep it up my dude :D
You might look into getting a tool called a walking edger. It's just a flat piece of metal with a curve on one side that puts a nice rounded groove down between the form board and the concrete. Makes it a lot cleaner when you pull the form boards off too, as it won't take the nicely floated top bit of concrete off since it's a nice tapered edge. That one detail makes good concrete work outstanding. I always enjoy your videos.
@@auston_grisham7840 Are you trolling me? You do not see the wood for the car port that is now buried in the concrete? IDK the technical terms but even when putting wood on concrete you need to have separation between the wood and concrete... I can't see this being the correct way... I aint a pro or anything but I think I know a thing or 2....
Lifting the overhead lines was a simple solution - loved that. The critter paddling through the pour, right beside the two of you, was classic.☺ Also, it's nice to see the homeowner leaving a comment. Kinda suggests he's happy with the job - nice. I was interested to watch the delivery driver too, didn't realise they could be quite so accurate. This is why I watch your stuff Andrew, I might actually learn something. Another "thumbs up" from me, as usual. All the Best from sunny Scotland, Dougie.
When I was a kid growing up on a small (60 acre) farm I knew people who could "do it all" and just got things done. I never seemed to have that knack...so I sought employment elsewhere. I am in awe of people like you Andrew. Great job.
No gimmick, no advertising, no bullshit, straight to the point, job well done, worth every second of my life. Thank you for such quality video, you sir are awesome!!
A one man concrete crew.. You my friend are a bad ass.. I would never attempt that.. Hahaha.. Customers seemed very happy and that is what matters at the end of the day.. Another job well done.. Oh.. I just realized.. Not only did you pour concrete, you also shot footage, editing, posting.. That's a long day bro.. Love your videos
I remember having the energy to do hard work continuously without a break. This guys got it and more. He should explain how likes, subscribing and commenting improve his standing with youtube. I feel his target audience may not be aware. The guy on S/V Delos explained it in a straightforward way that didnt come across as cheesy or whatever. I never knew that it made any difference. "Like comment and subscribe" doesnt really get people to do it if they dont understand it will benefit Andrew.
@@scorpiuswireless1 hahaha.. Yes sir I agree, and I would never.. Ever soup it up like that.. I assume it's just to stack wood on or park a work truck under.. As I said I would assume.. I have also seen guys on you tube doing it correctly by themselves.. I've done concrete long enough to know how to do it properly, and finish it properly and to know I will always hire someone to do it for me.. I fucking hate concrete work.. Still I love Andrews hustle and support who I can.. He seems like a cool hard working guy.. Plus his drone footage of his work is always entertaining to watch..
Set retarder, Superplaticizer, acclerator… no water.. That floor is a two man job, one on the shute, on on the laser. Then use a walking screed float/bump cutter in the wet concrete. Do this two directions and you should be well within tolleranses on a garage floor/floor that is made to recive a final layer of radiant heating and self leveling concrete before the flooring goes in..
Efficient, effective problem solver, works alone, energetic, never gets frazzled, always solves problems creatively. You are an amazement. I love your videos! So very intelligent!
Just found your videos again. Andrew.....you do just about everything from the videos i[ve seen, welding, grading - of course, demolition, working on hot tubs, masonry and concrete work. I need someone like you around my area who is honest....great work ethic....Dave
You, Sir, never fail to amaze me!! Doing a 24x14 slab by yourself!! I was waiting to see a couple guys show up to help you to spread and float it. DAMN!
Should've put plastic on the wall to stop splattering. Takes a extra 5 minutes to do. Worked with concrete for 30 yrs that's the first thing done is to protect the house from splattering concrete. When trouling your concrete always good to keep a bucket of water or hose to wash your bull floats from excess concrete and hand tools as well. Keeping edges and flat work tools clean and wet makes job alot easier
@thecouchtripper of 30 years of doing concrete. Always have used plastic or a blue tarp to protect house. Concrete when it cures will stain siding. Dont tell me it wount doing it to long to. Besides the saying takes to long to use a staple gun or duct tape takes to long. I've given guys first and last warning because they didnt use plastic. Or tarp. Not doing it to me is cutting corners. My motto is when I leave I wasnt there. You wount find one corner cut. I guess that's why I could retire comfortably at 50 and pass off my business to my boys who use my methods. I still go by jobs and help when I want to. I'm old school do it right the first time.
@thecouchtripper so standing back and spraying it off on wood or because of heat of the day concrete sets up and leaves small splattering. Now what cant get to it so what you leave it there or when you come back to strip your forms just pull plastic off and be done with it and not worry about it. I'd be sending you on your way. And calling the next guy from the stack of applications I have
@@redsampler2017 none are aimed at him. Responses to other replys. When you own a business you want the best and to show you do the best. Word gets around. ANDREW is damn good. High credit is due to him for doing what he does.
Hey Andrew, I started watching your presentations two weeks ago, they are very good at learning new things and the production of your videos also looks great, greetings from Ecuador in South America
From a concrete finisher myself a few things I would recommend first you may want to straight edge the concrete to ensure your level with your forms. Also want to invest in a bull float and use it before your Fresno. Also want to put joints in the pad for a few reasons it gives it a design also when the concrete expands it will crack in the controlled joint not down the pad. Also need to edge your sides so they are not sharp and can cause cracks. Anytime your poring next to a building also use expansion.
Also.. for starters, use a cellulose fiber with your loads to minimize shrinkage cracking... Then once you understand that, move to a Steel (Structural) fiber and take out that wire mesh/rebar... never trusted that shit.. ANOTHER THING!!! Never spray the top of the concrete with water when bull floating it... I understand why people do it... if you need to do a very light coat for the “slickness”.. just use a very light coat...You can pop the top off doing that because your raising your water to cement ratio which in turn will make it weaker..
That's what I've said a couple times... edge it. I hope I don't get branded as a "hater" because I really enjoy his videos. I like the job he does, and I'm no pro so Andrew can listen to me or not. I just think that edging his pour would make it look better and make it less likely to rag up the edge when he pulls the forms. I'm not knocking him. Just something I would do different.
Another great video and good to see Levi doing paw print testing always the best way to test concrete hardness Your cement trucks are so much more practical than our uk ones over here they turn up unload from the rear and it’s all done by hand no hydraulic control like your guys have 🤦♂️ Keep up the great content and can’t wait for the next one 😊👍
I’ve watched dozens of your informative, often inspiring vids here. I wonder how your parents imbued you with such a sense of “I can fix/do anything!” Impressive. Keep on with yer bad self, AC!
He’ll die later too for it. Cant imagine it knew enough to jump in water and wash it off before it absorbs all the moisture from his body or god forbid dries
Andrew has his niche - regular folks who don't want to pay a lot - don't care about the "specs" - and just want the one-man job to meet their needs when the job is done. I'm betting Andrew's rates are more than fair, considering his main objective is to provide content for his day job, entertaining his almost 300 thousand loyal subscribers.
You are getting it done, and I'm sure at a very competitive price. Like your incredible practical approach, and how you are just getting it done! Greetings from a Norwegian concrete worker.
Always fun Andrew. I like how you understand that content has to have forward motion, i.e. your content always has relevancy, no matter how old. Your content always appeals to the same demographic, and continues to grow because of it. I have watched and deleted so many start ups that went corporate in their own minds. They got too big for their britches, so to speak. You on the other hand.. pour out vids that are captivating, thought provoking and interesting. Many people with actual brains appreciate you not ever changing your format from day one. I Hope you never change and keep producing superior content.
Thats alot of hard work done by one guy. Anyone who hasnt done it , really has no idea. A time lapdsed video makes it look effortless, reality is another story. Great job man.
Love this guy... Makes a living making things better.. unlike paper pushers making up things that make us all have to pay more for less... We live in a world where the people who do the lest actual work are the ones make all the money.. you have to have respect for the people that do the "real work" hats off to him and all the hard working people.. 👷
Glad you noticed Brooke, I respect what he has achieved as well. He is fearless in what he tries to do. Most guys would not take on the projects he does, you can see the fruits of his labor in all equipment he has, his castle and his multitude of toys.
For that very reason I detest sales people. They make more money than the people who are inventive and creative and disciplined and hard working. All they do is sell the product of the producers while producing nothing themselves. Most of them are lying thieving back stabbers who can't get by on their own merits so they go into sales.
not that I want to date you, lol....but I have the most respect now for those who use their hands. Anyone who thinks there is no mental work that goes into physical construction is a fool.
I couldn't agree more, I'm deep in the corporate rabbit hole, someone just the other day asked me what I do, I usually have a canned answer, people nod, and go, wow, sounds cool. But this time I snapped, and said, I don't do anything and I'm surrounded by other people that don't do anything, we all sling the same nothing back n forth to each other via computer on some sort of schedule that some PM made up with a deadline launch date the client requested. After launch, off to the next project that means nothing. All for good benefits and a 401K. This ain't livin, this is funding an existence.
Dean no what logic is that? why would that be important? the client is a layman (so is the guy working here), you can sell him any slab, he will be happy and in the first year he wouldn't notice anything a professional actually would. the seller is also happy because he got paid. this logic😂
Thank goodness you got this video out. I wanted to get some work done this week, and your videos are the closest I get to actual work(I work in an office).
I’m impressed. This man takes on it all. Honestly pouring concrete scares me. I don’t think I could do it. That would be a perfect slab for what I need. Thanks for showing that it can in fact be done.
I think you have a large following of old dreamers on your channel. I’m one. I watch your videos because they motivate me to keep going, keep moving. You also help restore my faith in the younger generation.
T C you are absolutely right. You use a float first, usually made of wood or magnesium. And you’re also right that there is a big difference between the two. And I never once saw a bull float being used in this video. Unless they make bull floats that look like Fresnos now
Andrew, you're a man who gets things done. Much respect for that. Ignore the self-proclaimed experts. I only wish I lived within your service area. I would be proud to hire you.
Beautiful job as usual Andrew, you take your time and consider everything and never rush a true professional. Excellent job my friend can't wait to see your next challenge.
I worked by myself for several years and hired some help for a big job I was doing and 15 years later I don't like working by myself much anymore. I'v lost that spring in my step I had when I was younger. You do great work young man, I really enjoy your videos. I have a Yellow Lab that could pass for Levi's brother. Keep up the great work.
"Gonna try to get some of these leaves outta here, I mean, -they won't hurt it, but people on RU-vid will think they will." Lol, Andrew speaks a WHOLE lot of truth with just a few words!!!
I highly recommend buying a bullnose edger tool. You can buy them for about $10 and they really help the edges look nice and finished. The edges on my slab look better than the center. Lol
I haven't been on the internet in a few days, and for some reason the first video i watch is some guy pouring some concrete. You make good videos Andrew.
I'm really impressed with the driver's control and working that chute in tandem with the truck, could tell he's done that a time or two. At first I thought Andrew would be going back and forth with the wheel barrow. Pretty cool!
It looks good and should last a year or two, so that’s all that matters. Expansion joints are your friends. Load bearing lumber set in concrete is not.
I was wondering about the leaves beneath the concrete and whether they could grow trees from the leaves...OMG, but you're so right about someone worrying about the leaves!!! These videos are so fascinating in their detail and common sense...Keep 'em coming!
"You here by yourself?" This guy isn't used to the one man Camarata job site team hahaha. I can't even imagine a team of andrews. It would be obscenely productive.
Ain't that the truth! When the concrete truck got there I was like where's his help? Goes to show if you know what your doing it doesn't matter how many people you have. Looks good to me brother!
Not hard when he’s only using 3 bits of timber makes it square and puts his mesh and then having the concrete so wet he’s able to move it by himself, also him just using a bullfloat as his screed sums him up right there, down in Australia you look like the biggest idiot if you don’t use a screed, not saying he’s done a shit job, just maybe further jobs down the track he uses a screed id had to see his fall going the opposite way it’s suppose tk
@@rhys_3564 if he don't use a Creed that dude ain't flat and has holes and humps all over. Not even first day shit, that's BULL shit is what it is. And for anyone who says idk what I'm talking about or I don't work...I do it for a living, and for those that say I must not be good at it, look down at your bag of Doritos or Pepsi or any frito lay or Pepsi product and just know...my hands poured the concrete for the machines the Doritos are made in etc.
That net should be mount couple of inch up to the gravel with brackets before laying,then it could keep slab in one piece in future. Concrete dries about 10mm per day,it is a good memory rule.That fabric should be placed under the gravel,or at least under the net,or if you wanna use it at all. Couple friendly tips for you..Keep up the good work.
Andrew is a true pioneer. build it twice and learn. build it better the next time. he is his own master. It was the simple man who built this country and laid the ground work for our freedoms. I cringe at some of his approaches but am amazed at his dedication. he's got my vote.
We just watched Essential Craftsman talk about the stress of pouring concrete. Does Andrew look stressed? One man and the concrete guy did what it takes four to do in our world. "Turned out pretty well", and no stuck Chipmunks. You are the man, Andrew. Congratulations.
The reason this video is so short is... Andy is currently cussing his way through the engine swap for the old blue truck. Knowing Andy he will fix both trucks so in the end. He will have 3 trucks: 1 Blue: Snow plowing 2 White: Equipment towing 3 Dark Red: Jet Ski hauler
Expansion felt next to garage and around post? - No. Too much water in the mix? - Yes. Plastic taped to siding to protect it from splash? - No, just use more water. Screed to strike off the concrete? - No.
