that table is awesome. I have spent a good part of my life working at a concrete plant. ever try just using mortar instead of concrete? it will help a little with the air pockets, and allow you to polish deeper without the worry of hitting the stone aggregate. Rock and sand are typically added to bulk up the cement to cut down on cost, also full strength cement is way more than anyone would need for the average house etc. also if you make the mix yourself, you can soak the aggregate in water, this will cut down on the water needed to hydrate the mix. less water equals more strength. this will also help eliminate shrinkage and cracking. also for the extra mile, you can soak the slab in water after the first couple hours of curing, the longer you keep the cement hydrated, the better it will cure.
@@Jessica-to8um standard thompsons water seal is a good start believe it or not. some lithium silicate harderners for post curing also have a silicone waterproofing additive as well.
Nice work. I've completed a few concrete tops and this video gave me a few new tips on a recent project. I made the first pour a little wet so it would flow better and vigorously shook the form after each addition. The following pours were dryer to compensate. No voids. For a good finish without a polisher, spray the surface with a diluted vinegar mixture and scrub by hand with a blue Scotch-Brite sponge. Rinse thoroughly. The blue sponge also works great as a sealer applicator.
Pete, nice job as always on this vid. You explain the steps clearly so that average DIYers like me understand what you're saying. I have used your vids to tackle several projects, such as the acid-stained patio, and the results were outstanding. Thanks again!
That was my thought. The side you pour the cement from will be the bottom (unseen) so you could run metal wires across to suspend the bolts in the cement. I'd just a J-shaped bolt where the curved part is inside the concrete. I was thinking of doing something similar for a small table (18" wide, 12" deed and maybe 24 inches tall) but have the legs made of cement as well. I had a few ideas of either embedding rebar to do a second pour for the legs in their own mold. If you're saving money, but not time, you could reuse leg molds. Another idea if you're embedding is to imbed wet rated Romex, put in an electrical box with external power cord. Now your small concrete end table has a charging outlet you can plug into a wall outlet. In my locale, I can have 40-60mph wind gusts unexpectedly, so these are all ideas for outdoor tables that won't blow away.
I would like to see a table and the frame and legs made out of concrete next, please! You dont have to use one form or anything weird, but all concrete. Thats what everyone is talking about now.
Excellent video..direct and to-the-point! I don't need "background" info, which so many folks want to add. These instructions have inspired me to give it a try!
Heck yeah! And using a plasma cutter is not too hard. I bought mine about 7 years ago and taught myself. Basically it requires a steady hand. And make sure to wear a good respirator. Cheers!
I am going to make one for my wife. I'm from Ohio but we live in Colombia. So instead of Montana, I will put the country of Colombia there. I will send Pics when finished. With her being Colombian I am sure she will appreciate that additive to our home.
Thanks for watching! I pretty much learned a lot on my known ( trial and error ) - and through books, videos, and concrete courses - although my dad did some basic woodworking. Definitely something to work towards for fellow diy'ers though! :)
Okay I could not stop laughing at his vibrating emthod. I have seen a lot of different ways but that was something special. His neighbors come over "Pete!! WTF is that noise?!"
Love the videos, Pete! What are some ways you'd recommend securing concrete tabletops to wooden bases? For this project it looks like you just set the concrete on the base (which seems fine since it's probably so heavy it can't move anywhere) but curious what methods you like for fastening.
I appreciate that you added the step where you clean up your workspace and tools. That's as important as any other step in the build! Cool video as well.
I guess it would benefit from placing four bolts in the fresh cement so the concrete top could be firmly attached to the wooden part, but nicely done and, moreover, explained.
Working with concrete has always scared me. This last winter I did tile for the first time, and I think I might give something like this a try. Great work!
That table with the inlay is a great piece. Your instructions are clear and easy to watch. Always had wonder how concrete counters were done. Thank you
This Video and i instantly subscribed, amazing work and craftsmanship i would say. As an Architect, such inspirations are really necessary to think outside the conventional material options and come up with new ideas and designs. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Larry Raney it appears so, I'm thinking of using liquid nails between the plywood and top but I'm apprehensive to do so as this will make it extremely difficult to move in the future.
Keegan Mcmanus one option would be to set some anchors in the wet concrete bottom side for screw attachment, then it could be secured, yet removable if needed.
Keegan Mcmanus E-Z Lol makes some anchors that should work, it's really not going to be doing much work. I'd just check around the fasteners aisle and see what you think would be easiest.
that big of a concrete block would weigh over 200 pounds maybe a little less or a little more lol and if its siting on a flat surface it shouldnt move unless your tackling your tables in your house and going on ufc or wwe on them its fine lol
To add some color variation to the top, sprinkle a handful of dry portland just before top is completly dry, wet it slightly and trowel with a steel trowel. This will add depth to the top when sealed. Works best if your staining Great video
Excellent work. The process to seal the concrete is very simple, you can brighten the concrete with wax or just leave it matte, depending on how you like it most. Thanks for the video.
try putting fine crushed granite on top of the wet concrete trowel it in ...until the cream of the concrete covers it slightly...then use high pressure hose ..and remove the thin layer of dry concrete....it comes out looking wonderful...used to the that on sidewalks many years ago.. great work
For de-molding its best to cut your side walls a bit longer on the ends to extend beyond the edge. In theory it should look like a pinwheel. This way you can grab the side and use it to peel off the mold without having to use screwdrivers potentially damaging the surface.
There is a park in my country. They made benches with some kind of perfectly smooth concrete. They are very big and a lot so I don't think they are hand polished because they would cost a fortune each. Since then I love concrete furniture.
So I started watching your videos like a two weeks ago. In result of this, I built a coffee! It came out AMAZING! I owe it to you, I bought that tool you use, a Kreg Jig, that thing was amazing! Because of it, my table is sturdy and built like a pro. Thanks for for all your videos!
That is so awesome Mike!! Congrats on building a coffee table too, that is fantastic. Thank you so much for taking action on the projects and keep up the great work bud!
First saw the snow, then the mountains and thought, "This looks a lot like Bozeman." Then I saw the trash cans and thought, "This can't be Bozeman, I live in Bozeman, there's no way this guy does too." Scrolled down and looked through the description and woah, you're from Bozeman! Subscription earned!
Truly is, Bozeman has everything to offer. There's Hyalite just a short drive away with rock climbing right next to it, hiking and mountain biking trails all around. Then all the great local restaurants like La parrilla, Colombos and Whistlepig. It's one of the best places around.
Hitting your shin on this table top is going hurt like hell (it always does, but I imagine the concrete hurts more). Very jealous of your workflow. End products looks very pro.
Wow, that was ultra cool. It took me a little while to figure out what you were saying when you said rayg several times. I'm glad you had a friend to carry the top.
Try cutting the mold sides a couple inches longer and then wrap them around the base so you have an extra couple inches sticking over on each end. This is easier than trying to cut to exact length and gives you an easy way to remove the mold sides when you're done.
although I don't build things like this.. I do enjoy watching your videos and watching the process of how to make things... and you build really cool stuff
the 2 tones in the crete reminds me of the samurai blade haman. it also is more natural since natural rock has strata and inclusions.. its a handy video. great idea.
Hello Pete.Great job and video, because you talk and didn't have loud background music.I am going to look for projects that are lighter for my own use and resell,because the heavier projects, I feel will be harder for me to make and harder to resell or to move around to your small town consignment store.
This is the most professional video on how to make concrete projects that I've ever seen on CZcams. Thanks for uploading, this was a pleasure to watch!
No problem :) I've been working a lot with my dad on restoring his house, so I have a bit of construction knowledge myself. You know, the trial and error kind of knowledge ;) I'm gonna send him a link to your channel, cause he's currently working on his kitchen, where he's planning to cast a countertop. Btw, have you ever considered tiling your concrete tables? Just make them a little thinner and then tile them. With the amount of tiles available on the market, one can get quite the unique product :) I haven't checked all your videos yet as I have first found your awesome channel here by now, so Idk if you've already done it :)
Great project Pete ! You got me thinking, my fire place hearth is kinda getting stained and dirty from all the coal that falls on it, because there is no sealer on it, I might just make my own like this, thanks Pete for all the great info !
Excellent, thank you. Nice to see someone doing something to the point with no infuriating bullshit dialogue. I wish I has space to do this stuff. Going to get a plasma cutter though, just so I can use it unnecessarily...👍
Great video Pete! Thanks for making it. One thing I do that may help is I take the blade out of my saws-all and use it as a vibrator around the perimeter and on the bottom to further get out the air bubbles.
Great tutorial and awesome finish. Instead of using the metal inlay (which is a lot of extra work) you could have used the vinyl cutout directly in the mold, for stencil effect ✌️
Desde España, ¡gracias por compartir tan soberbio trabajo Pete! (y por las sugerencias que das en el vídeo, que siempre son importantes. Aunque algunos las conozcan, a otros nos servirán) ¡Internet es una hermosa herramienta!
Sub'd. Simply bad-ass project. Narrative was superior to the majority of DIY TV on cable or broadcast. Serious talent man. Now the 400k sub'rs makes sense. Kudos!
I had a bunch of dark blue glass bottles saved up for a project like this. I wanted to make a kitchen counter. Unfortunately I had to move and had no room for them or to build anything, so had to get rid of them. But the idea was to crush them up and mix it with concrete.
Hey Jerry! Very cool, that would certainly work as long as you use a wet polisher to polish the surface smooth. Here is an example: czcams.com/video/o2ESUL98Gag/video.html&lc=z13fjjz4xz3lgjtmz222e1pgqoqfufaf0 - Best of luck!
This is such a wonderful video. Very instructive and clear. I'm procrastinating at the moment from studying (concrete tables vs. 2:15 am kidney pathology... Your video won) but doing a project like this is definitely on my to do list in the future! And I will certainly be consulting your videos step by step when I do! Thank you for providing such an easy tutorial! I cannot wait to look at your other videos.
I gave you a thumbs up because you did a solid job and I was entertained watching it. However, I was left wondering, who would want a 200lb coffee table sitting on the living room floor. But that's just me. Not to say that traditional woods are the only answer, I've made two night stands with wooden bases and granite tile tops. So I went on to make a few coffee tables and a patio table using granite tile. Happy customers. But in truth I prefer solid surfaces like your coffee table. But the weight....
You supported the top very well making the reinforcements quite obsolete No steel at all would be fine, use the mesh to be on the safe side, the rebar was overkill ;)
I love these videos from DIY Pete. I'm new to this and I'm confined to only being able to work on my off days. It gets frustrating when you're learning on the fly from vids but these vids help keep my head in it. Woodworking has given me some stress relief from my job as a LEO and gives me something to look forward to after retirement. Please keep the vids coming and the plans are greatly appreciated!
Looks great! I want to make one now. It sucks I live in Colorado because its a boring ol rectangle. Great video, editing and description of the process.
that table is awesome. I have spent a good part of my life working at a concrete plant. ever try just using mortar instead of concrete? it will help a little with the air pockets, and allow you to polish deeper without the worry of hitting the stone aggregate. Rock and sand are typically added to bulk up the cement to cut down on cost, also full strength cement is way more than anyone would need for the average house etc. also if you make the mix yourself, you can soak the aggregate in water, this will cut down on the water needed to hydrate the mix. less water equals more strength. this will also help eliminate shrinkage and cracking. also for the extra mile, you can soak the slab in water after the first couple hours of curing, the longer you keep the cement hydrated, the better it will cure.
Thanks for sharing!
All that info is gold man. Thank you for your wisdom!
@@Jessica-to8um I've done a few concrete counters and tung oil works well. Also darkens the concrete with each coat.
Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyycyyyyyyygyygy Gf did it xyoucuyxf
@@Jessica-to8um standard thompsons water seal is a good start believe it or not. some lithium silicate harderners for post curing also have a silicone waterproofing additive as well.
I love how proud he is of his state. Cheers to that. May Montana be prosperous forever.
Nice work. I've completed a few concrete tops and this video gave me a few new tips on a recent project. I made the first pour a little wet so it would flow better and vigorously shook the form after each addition. The following pours were dryer to compensate. No voids. For a good finish without a polisher, spray the surface with a diluted vinegar mixture and scrub by hand with a blue Scotch-Brite sponge. Rinse thoroughly. The blue sponge also works great as a sealer applicator.
Nice work!
Cheers from Texas! Terrific project! I’ll use the technique when making my outdoor kitchen/BBQ. A Texas shaped insert will look awesome.
I'm near Dallas. Good luck with your project.
Pete, nice job as always on this vid. You explain the steps clearly so that average DIYers like me understand what you're saying. I have used your vids to tackle several projects, such as the acid-stained patio, and the results were outstanding. Thanks again!
Pete , if you GENTLY tap downwards on the form boards when stripping , the boards come off much easier. Nice table!
Thanks Tami!
we can put inserts like half inch nut while the concrete is wet, so that bolt it from below to the wooden table.
Thanks for sharing!
thank for that incite ,, I was wondering how to secure the concrete top to the wooden frame.. tks
I have found when driving pocket hole screws clamping the pieces gives a better result. Cool coffee table. Love the state symbol idea.
Great work! Could you have imbedded bolts to the bottom of the cement slab so you could later affix it to the wood base?
That was my thought. The side you pour the cement from will be the bottom (unseen) so you could run metal wires across to suspend the bolts in the cement. I'd just a J-shaped bolt where the curved part is inside the concrete. I was thinking of doing something similar for a small table (18" wide, 12" deed and maybe 24 inches tall) but have the legs made of cement as well. I had a few ideas of either embedding rebar to do a second pour for the legs in their own mold. If you're saving money, but not time, you could reuse leg molds. Another idea if you're embedding is to imbed wet rated Romex, put in an electrical box with external power cord. Now your small concrete end table has a charging outlet you can plug into a wall outlet. In my locale, I can have 40-60mph wind gusts unexpectedly, so these are all ideas for outdoor tables that won't blow away.
I would like to see a table and the frame and legs made out of concrete next, please! You dont have to use one form or anything weird, but all concrete. Thats what everyone is talking about now.
Most lucid DIY lesson I've watched so far! Keep up the great work!
Cheers!
Excellent video..direct and to-the-point! I don't need "background" info, which so many folks want to add. These instructions have inspired me to give it a try!
Awesome! Great to hear!
Thanks for publishing this - it's awesome inspiration to do my own project! Now I need to learn how to use a plasma cutter... ;)
Heck yeah! And using a plasma cutter is not too hard. I bought mine about 7 years ago and taught myself. Basically it requires a steady hand. And make sure to wear a good respirator. Cheers!
I am going to make one for my wife. I'm from Ohio but we live in Colombia. So instead of Montana, I will put the country of Colombia there. I will send Pics when finished. With her being Colombian I am sure she will appreciate that additive to our home.
That's awesome, can't wait to see it!
This is awesome. I’m from Bozeman so I kinda wanna build something similar
Hey Lane! Great to hear from a fellow Bozemanite. Hope all is well and let me know if ya build a similar style table!
Inspiring, but most guys will not be as skilled and as knowledgeable as you. Your Dad must have taught you more than the basics. Fab vid. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! I pretty much learned a lot on my known ( trial and error ) - and through books, videos, and concrete courses - although my dad did some basic woodworking. Definitely something to work towards for fellow diy'ers though! :)
Wow the plasma cutting tool looks pretty sweet!
Hi! Yeah it is a really fun tool to use. It's easy to get the hang of too. Thanks for saying hi!
Hi
Okay I could not stop laughing at his vibrating emthod. I have seen a lot of different ways but that was something special. His neighbors come over "Pete!! WTF is that noise?!"
haha! Shaking the table isn't super easy, but it's effective! :) Cheers
Love the videos, Pete! What are some ways you'd recommend securing concrete tabletops to wooden bases? For this project it looks like you just set the concrete on the base (which seems fine since it's probably so heavy it can't move anywhere) but curious what methods you like for fastening.
I appreciate that you added the step where you clean up your workspace and tools. That's as important as any other step in the build! Cool video as well.
Definitely important steps! Thanks so much for taking the time to watch, say hi, and for the feedback. Cheers!
I guess it would benefit from placing four bolts in the fresh cement so the concrete top could be firmly attached to the wooden part, but nicely done and, moreover, explained.
Thanks!
Thank you! :-)
Working with concrete has always scared me. This last winter I did tile for the first time, and I think I might give something like this a try. Great work!
Great video, very informative and well produced. I have watched a lot of your videos and you have always impressed... thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing Roy! I really appreciate everything and hope all your projects are going well!
That table with the inlay is a great piece. Your instructions are clear and easy to watch. Always had wonder how concrete counters were done. Thank you
Thanks so much!
This Video and i instantly subscribed, amazing work and craftsmanship i would say. As an Architect, such inspirations are really necessary to think outside the conventional material options and come up with new ideas and designs. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much! That means a lot. I hope all is well and thank you for taking the time to comment and say hi. Cheers!
DIY PETE
Superb! Greetings from the uk!
instantly subscribed also, 45 year builder and artist, well done
Very nice job. I’ll never look at concrete the same again. 👍😀
Awesome!
Great job man!
Thanks!
I built a pallet coffee table and didn't really want to put glass. Cement top is an awesome idea! Thank you
Cool! Cheers!
THANKS FOR TWO BOTH IDEAS.. lo intentare.
did you even grammar?
@@AJRestoration Why? English is obviously not his native language. He's just complimenting the guy. Lighten up, Francis!
X2 on taking a lot of time on the vibration! I made a grill table and mine came out with a lot of air bubbles. Nice build and video!
Thanks!
Looks great. Good editing. I wish I had the time to edit videos like this.
Thanks so much!
Lavor
Concrete finishing. Top notch. Wood joinery.....utilitarian.
Great job! Really good tutorial! Given me the confidence to attempt my kitchen bench tops. Just subscribed.
Great to hear!
using a vibrating sander on the sides of the forms works awesome
Thanks!
GREAT project
I didn't catch how the top is attached to the wooden table - is it just resting on it?
Larry Raney it appears so, I'm thinking of using liquid nails between the plywood and top but I'm apprehensive to do so as this will make it extremely difficult to move in the future.
Keegan Mcmanus one option would be to set some anchors in the wet concrete bottom side for screw attachment, then it could be secured, yet removable if needed.
Adam Gall awesome thinking. Do you recommend any specialty fastener, or would a carriage bolt suffice?
Keegan Mcmanus E-Z Lol makes some anchors that should work, it's really not going to be doing much work. I'd just check around the fasteners aisle and see what you think would be easiest.
that big of a concrete block would weigh over 200 pounds maybe a little less or a little more lol and if its siting on a flat surface it shouldnt move unless your tackling your tables in your house and going on ufc or wwe on them its fine lol
To add some color variation to the top, sprinkle a handful of dry portland just before top is completly dry, wet it slightly and trowel with a steel trowel. This will add depth to the top when sealed. Works best if your staining
Great video
Thanks!
Love the concrete vibrate table,
Thanks!
Excellent work. The process to seal the concrete is very simple, you can brighten the concrete with wax or just leave it matte, depending on how you like it most. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Paul!
Nice job from here in Ireland very well put together video
I hope all is well over in Ireland! That is beautiful country, thanks for watching!
try putting fine crushed granite on top of the wet concrete trowel it in ...until the cream of the concrete covers it slightly...then use high pressure hose ..and remove the thin layer of dry concrete....it comes out looking wonderful...used to the that on sidewalks many years ago.. great work
Thanks for the ideas, sounds awesome!
Hi, this was my fiirst time watching your video. great work man.
Thanks Cesar!
Thank you. It looks pretty cool. All I need is a friend like Justin to help me move that solid heavy top. Greetings from Mexico.
nice project. thumbs up for me.
Thank you!
2 legit 2 quit is safety your number one priority?
Regina hahahha... got'em.
2 legit 2 quit
No profit is!
For de-molding its best to cut your side walls a bit longer on the ends to extend beyond the edge. In theory it should look like a pinwheel. This way you can grab the side and use it to peel off the mold without having to use screwdrivers potentially damaging the surface.
excelente trabajo!!!
Gracias Alfred!
ME GUSTA! [spits and dances]
DIY PETE You are a true craftsman.
Great device for cracking the head and other parts of the body🤯
You guys, up there, do realize that the letter "A" also has a short vowel sound? Right?
There is a park in my country. They made benches with some kind of perfectly smooth concrete. They are very big and a lot so I don't think they are hand polished because they would cost a fortune each. Since then I love concrete furniture.
12:19 who else heard "crack pipe"?
lambrettasofia “correct height”
I guess only crack heads would here that. Cant wait till that next hit huh?
It's yani or crack pipe now huh
So I started watching your videos like a two weeks ago. In result of this, I built a coffee! It came out AMAZING! I owe it to you, I bought that tool you use, a Kreg Jig, that thing was amazing! Because of it, my table is sturdy and built like a pro. Thanks for for all your videos!
That is so awesome Mike!! Congrats on building a coffee table too, that is fantastic. Thank you so much for taking action on the projects and keep up the great work bud!
Did you notice this guy can't pronounce "bag, rag or slag"
That would be a Wisconsin accent.
@@answerguru ohhh, don't ya know? Eh?
Sounded fine to me.
This table looks great. But it would look more AWESOME...if it was in MY living room!! Great video!!!
First saw the snow, then the mountains and thought, "This looks a lot like Bozeman." Then I saw the trash cans and thought, "This can't be Bozeman, I live in Bozeman, there's no way this guy does too." Scrolled down and looked through the description and woah, you're from Bozeman! Subscription earned!
Cheers Kyle! Bozeman is a great town, I love living here!
Truly is, Bozeman has everything to offer. There's Hyalite just a short drive away with rock climbing right next to it, hiking and mountain biking trails all around. Then all the great local restaurants like La parrilla, Colombos and Whistlepig. It's one of the best places around.
Amazing build. Just started making video's, hope i will reach your level one day. Thanks for this video =) Amazing
love how you used your Costco card is a squeegee to remove the air under your sticker.
loved it, only changes I'd make are the edges of the table, i prefer softer
Thanks!
Wait wait wait. A carpentry CZcams channel... with free plans? You just got yourself a subscriber, sir!
Thank you so much for subscribing!
Hitting your shin on this table top is going hurt like hell (it always does, but I imagine the concrete hurts more). Very jealous of your workflow. End products looks very pro.
Thanks for watching!
Wow, that was ultra cool. It took me a little while to figure out what you were saying when you said rayg several times. I'm glad you had a friend to carry the top.
Thanks for watching!
I like it, will have to wait until the kids are older. Not a good idea for our home with the wild kids we have. The state outline is awesome.
Saw the Montana outline. Clicked video. Liked. Commented. And Subbed. Always down to support MT locals. God I wish I still lived there.
Thanks so much for subscribing and I hope all is well!
Have to try this, but make a bit higher as a dining table instead. Looks awesome! Nice work, and really good instructions.
Thank you :) Have fun building!
Friijk careful. Make sure your floor can withstand the weight.
Try cutting the mold sides a couple inches longer and then wrap them around the base so you have an extra couple inches sticking over on each end. This is easier than trying to cut to exact length and gives you an easy way to remove the mold sides when you're done.
Thanks!
although I don't build things like this.. I do enjoy watching your videos and watching the process of how to make things... and you build really cool stuff
Thanks Miguel!
That was really awesome! I don't need a coffee table, yet... now I want to make a concrete one!
Awesome David!
Amazing. I will definitely build this when I buy my house. 🤙
Nice project. 8:58 I chuckled when the sprayer fell over because it would something that I would do! ;)
Thanks! haha, I definitely have tips and spills too! :) Cheers!
the 2 tones in the crete reminds me of the samurai blade haman. it also is more natural since natural rock has strata and inclusions.. its a handy video. great idea.
Thanks so much for watching!
mad props on that plasma cuttimg great job
Hello Pete.Great job and video, because you talk and didn't have loud background music.I am going to look for projects that are lighter for my own use and resell,because the heavier projects, I feel will be harder for me to make and harder to resell or to move around to your small town consignment store.
The concrete tops can certainly be a bit unwieldy to move. Cheers, good luck!
This is the most professional video on how to make concrete projects that I've ever seen on CZcams. Thanks for uploading, this was a pleasure to watch!
Thanks so much! So glad it was helpful. Thank you for taking the time to say hi, watch the video, and subscribe :) Cheers! - Pete
No problem :) I've been working a lot with my dad on restoring his house, so I have a bit of construction knowledge myself. You know, the trial and error kind of knowledge ;) I'm gonna send him a link to your channel, cause he's currently working on his kitchen, where he's planning to cast a countertop. Btw, have you ever considered tiling your concrete tables? Just make them a little thinner and then tile them. With the amount of tiles available on the market, one can get quite the unique product :) I haven't checked all your videos yet as I have first found your awesome channel here by now, so Idk if you've already done it :)
Very cool! I have only embedded tiles - but not tiled over the concrete. Thanks for sharing the channel and for watching / subscribing! You rock!
No problem and so do you for sharing these projects of yours with all of us! :)
Great project Pete ! You got me thinking, my fire place hearth is kinda getting stained and dirty from all the coal that falls on it, because there is no sealer on it, I might just make my own like this, thanks Pete for all the great info !
For sure! Yeah I have done 4 or 5 hearths. They've worked great. You could do precast - or pour in place if it is a really big hearth. Cheers!
Great thanks for confirming, i'll be trying this out pretty soon !
i bet it polishes up even more!
Excellent, thank you. Nice to see someone doing something to the point with no infuriating bullshit dialogue. I wish I has space to do this stuff. Going to get a plasma cutter though, just so I can use it unnecessarily...👍
nice, I normally get bored watching videos like this and turn off but I loved every second of this, good job
Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
Great video Pete! Thanks for making it. One thing I do that may help is I take the blade out of my saws-all and use it as a vibrator around the perimeter and on the bottom to further get out the air bubbles.
Awesome, thanks!
Great tutorial and awesome finish. Instead of using the metal inlay (which is a lot of extra work) you could have used the vinyl cutout directly in the mold, for stencil effect ✌️
Great video. I believe I'll be using this as guidance for constructing a pre-fab Mantle. Thanks
Have fun!
803 haters, lazy couch bums push the thumbs down button...lol gotta luv em...great job buddy I'm very intrigued by your work.
Cheers!
Desde España, ¡gracias por compartir tan soberbio trabajo Pete! (y por las sugerencias que das en el vídeo, que siempre son importantes. Aunque algunos las conozcan, a otros nos servirán)
¡Internet es una hermosa herramienta!
another way to get rid of airpockets in concrete is using a sander with no sandpaper along the edges of the wood frame, alao hello from missoula ✌
Probably the best how-to video I have seen online.
Thanks so much for watching!
Great project. Only thing I might have done is made the metal piece perhaps twice as large.
Never watched any of your videos before. Fantastic coffee table.
Thanks a bunch Alan!
dude you're an artist
Thanks for watching!
Sub'd. Simply bad-ass project. Narrative was superior to the majority of DIY TV on cable or broadcast. Serious talent man. Now the 400k sub'rs makes sense. Kudos!
Thanks so much!
Looks really good. I grew up in Billings so I really like the design.
My condolences.
Thanks!
I had a bunch of dark blue glass bottles saved up for a project like this. I wanted to make a kitchen counter. Unfortunately I had to move and had no room for them or to build anything, so had to get rid of them. But the idea was to crush them up and mix it with concrete.
Hey Jerry! Very cool, that would certainly work as long as you use a wet polisher to polish the surface smooth. Here is an example: czcams.com/video/o2ESUL98Gag/video.html&lc=z13fjjz4xz3lgjtmz222e1pgqoqfufaf0 - Best of luck!
This is such a wonderful video. Very instructive and clear. I'm procrastinating at the moment from studying (concrete tables vs. 2:15 am kidney pathology... Your video won) but doing a project like this is definitely on my to do list in the future! And I will certainly be consulting your videos step by step when I do! Thank you for providing such an easy tutorial! I cannot wait to look at your other videos.
Cheers! Thanks for the support! Glad that the videos have been inspiring you!
I gave you a thumbs up because you did a solid job and I was entertained watching it. However, I was left wondering, who would want a 200lb coffee table sitting on the living room floor. But that's just me. Not to say that traditional woods are the only answer, I've made two night stands with wooden bases and granite tile tops. So I went on to make a few coffee tables and a patio table using granite tile. Happy customers. But in truth I prefer solid surfaces like your coffee table. But the weight....
You supported the top very well making the reinforcements quite obsolete
No steel at all would be fine, use the mesh to be on the safe side, the rebar was overkill ;)
Cheers!
very nice and informative, instructional as well, on how to do the concrete table.
Thank you Lorenzo!
I love these videos from DIY Pete. I'm new to this and I'm confined to only being able to work on my off days. It gets frustrating when you're learning on the fly from vids but these vids help keep my head in it. Woodworking has given me some stress relief from my job as a LEO and gives me something to look forward to after retirement. Please keep the vids coming and the plans are greatly appreciated!
Hey Jarryd, thanks so much. Projects are a great stress reliever for me as well, and something so many folks can enjoy. Keep up the great work!
If you are woried about the metal inlay falling off you can always point weld some rebar or srap to the back of it.
Thanks for sharing, that is a great way to help out with that.
Look at all that snow!
Right on, another great video. I've made a few concrete tables now, your first how-to was what got me started.
Hey Matthew! That is awesome you've built some concrete tables. Keep it up man!
Nice, especially the finishing segment. Thanks
Really nice. super impressed by how steady your hand is with the plasma cutter
Thanks! Hope all is well.
Great Thanks. Id appreciate it if you would subscribe to my channel
Cool man! Just subscribed. Cheers and keep up the great work!
Absolutely beautiful table.
Looks great! I want to make one now. It sucks I live in Colorado because its a boring ol rectangle. Great video, editing and description of the process.