The SECRET to Mixing Concrete by Hand Revealed!
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
- How to Easily Hand Mix Concrete in a Wheelbarrow. Mixing concrete by hand in a wheelbarrow for many people is an exercise in hit and miss. Your mix is either to wet or to dry and the actual process of doing the mixing is quite taxing on the body. In Todays video l Reveal Two Secret Hacks that are going to make the job of manually mixing concrete, by hand, for those pesky post holes, SO much Easier!! Perfect results every time with MINIMAL Effort....what's not to like 👍😁
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Very simple, but very important. Nice and helpful hints. Thank you. Your intro reminds me of what my father used to say, "When all else fails, try reading the instructions."
Hahahaha...so true Jonn and yet so many of us don't do it 😂 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
My dad often said the same and he had a very dim view of people who call themselves "experts": "An ex is a has-been and a spurt is a drip under pressure" he'd say with derision. He was an aircraft engineer: what an auto mechanic is to vehicles, but a damned sight more responsible - because there's nowhere to pull off the road if anything goes wrong with your "aerie" whilst you're flying.
Love these videos > very funny and informative. Crisp quality!
Happy to see you posting again...I truly enjoy your content.
I appreciate that Cameron! Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Good to see you again Knackers. Great tip!
Cheers Chris! Great to be back mate 👍 In case you're interested, this video is a quick follow up to last weeks video where l Built a New Front Fence that needed a lot of posts concreted in 👍😁🇦🇺
Hey uncle Knackers, fantastic video again! I love your style a lot. I just want to say a warm thank you for caring for nibbles' lungs also. Another proof that you're a real good guy 👍❤
😂....Can't let the little fella get Silicosis Andre....l'd never be forgiven mate. Glad you liked the vid mate and thanks as always for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Hey Shane, love the vid. The dad joke actually made me laugh out loud. I've mixed a lot of concrete over the years for various home projects, (pathways, steps, etc.) but it's always nice to see someone else mixing it. Keep 'em coming Knackers!
Thanks DS! Appreciate you taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
@@diyforknuckleheads Love your videos Shane. Will always watch when I see them come up in the queue. Some more than once. 😊👍
Mixed a lot of concrete, but never read the bag, Would have made life easier. Good tip..🪚
Thanks Steve.....Not many people do mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Great to see you back knackers, another great video as per. Keep um comin . Love learnin from u!!!!
Thanks Wayne! Great to be back mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Glad to have you back, bit of fun along with the great tips. I am missing the "Great Tip Knackaaaazzzzz" at the end though!
Andrew....l totally forgot about it mate! I had every intention 😂
Excellent video,thank you! Good safety briefing. Your videos are da BEST Uncle Knickrrs er Knackers!! 🇨🇦
👍😁...No worries at all mate....appreciate the comment and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
Love it--thanks so much for the video!
Glad you enjoyed it Lisa! Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Summer approaches, hopefully, for me. Still have 4' of snow here. There are quite a few projects that involve concrete that need done this summer. Thanks for the tip. Glad to see you back!
No worries at all Jeff! Thanks for taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Great technique, super useful video!
Glad it was helpful David! Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
its just great to see you back
Thanks Ron 👍😁🇦🇺
Great to see you back again uncle knackers. 👌
Cheers mate....good to be back 👍😁🇦🇺
Excellent video...to the point!
Much appreciated Juliet! Thanks for the feedback and for watching....cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
Simple but solid advice Knackers, cheers 🍻
👍...Thanks mate 👍😁🇦🇺🎄
😂😂😂😂 Love your videos! You make DIY fun!
Thanks Guy! Appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Love the cameo by Nibbles. Good mixing tips Uncle Knackers
Cheers Robbo....Nibbles is a natural 😂
Thanks, great video.
Cheers David! Appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺
I have missed you! Glad to check my channel and see a notification!
It's great to be back! Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Love a good technique! Great tip Knackers!
Cheers Jeff! Thanks for watching mate 👍 Hope your daughter got her tooth fixed 🤞🤞
@@diyforknuckleheads She did mate! Thank you so much. Your video was a life saver! She's happy and you wouldn't even know they were chipped by looking at them.
@@jello1977 Good stuff mate 👍
Love your vids!!
👍😁....Cheers Josh! Glad you like the vids mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Always learning thank you !!!!😊
My pleasure Annie! Thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
Love the tips👍
Appreciate the feedback Phillip 👍😁🇦🇺
Just noticed your Measure twice, cut once sign. Beautiful!
Thanks Wes 👍🇦🇺
Great job knacker’s 👍🏻
👍😁...Cheers Dave!
Hardened criminals 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Loved it!!!!
Good advice on mixing concrete with spring coming 😊
Cheers Ronald! Glad you liked the gag 😂
Best dad joke so far! I'll be using that mixing technique!
😂....Thanks Krickette 👍😁🇦🇺
Awesome tip mate
Cheers Addzy! 👍😁
Another great video mate, I always struggle with mixing concrete, so thus was very useful. Great win for you against Man utd. Unbelievable!🇬🇧
7-ZIP! Where id that come from! Very impressive result 👍 Glad you liked the vid Phil 👍😁🇦🇺
I did it. Thank you a bunch.
Good stuff mate 👍
Haha never seems to amaze me ,first class jobs as ever.convict joke was brilliant.looks like you are moving into the HARDCORE STUFF. AHEM ILL JUST GET A CUPPA .
Hahahhaha...Touche Billy 😂
👍👍👍Thank you
No worries Pete 👍 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Great tip, knackers!
G'day Mario 👍 Thanks for watching mate. On a side note....big game for you boys against the Tiges in a week and a bit 👍👍
Looks good, I'll have to try it when I'm puting up posts for a Wonga Wonga climber plant i want.
👍....Give it a crack Anthony....you'll love how easy it is 👍👍😁🇦🇺
Bonza! I'll try this next time 👍🏼
Hardened criminals... brill! 😆
😂...Thanks Jeremy 👍 Give it a crack next time mate....you'll be amazed how easy it is 👍😁🇦🇺
Thank you so much. Very informative, educative and as usual entertaining👌👌👌👍👍👍👏👏👏. 20.03.2023, 16:34
Glad you found it useful Konul! Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
😂😂😂😂 Nearly choked on my wheat-bix,….. I have to remember to finish my breakfast (I woke up late) before watching CZcams.
I love your energy and humour though; it gives me the boost to be inspired in my D.I.Y.s.
I have ADHD; so your short and entertaining how to videos are perfect (they aren’t drawn out, sterile, and proverbially written in black and white;.. like those flat pack directions)
😂😂....sorry about that. Really glad you like the vids. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
What's the biggest area one would attempt to concrete mixing this way? Great video. To the point, very informative and entertaining.
i mixed some last year, was doing fence posts. i had a friend helping me but the way we mixed was by using a 2m x 2m tarp. put all your dry mix in the middle, make a hole in the middle of the mix, pour in water then each grab a corner of the tarp. take it in turns to lift a corner doing the opposite one each time. mixes it well and then you can carry it over to the hole, both still holding it you can pour it straight off the tarp in to the hole. worked like a charm!
Awesome! Never seen that in action before. Thanks for sharing 👍😁🇦🇺
Love the jokey
😂....Cheers mate 👍👍
We’re you said stop the video I was steeling myself for a Dad joke lol. What can I say I’m a knucklehead certified. The Dad joke was worth it. Thanks for the mixing tips.
😂😂....Sorry about that mate....false alarm 👍 Thanks for sticking around for the joke at the end 👍😁🇦🇺
I'm adding your dad jokes to my arsenal!
Great video and an even better joke !
😂...Thanks Tahir! 👍😁🇦🇺
Good to know
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This is a great video. There is also a DRY CONCRETE VIDEO with Cajun country living in case you don't have have a wheelbarrow and the other stuff. I will also reference YOUR video to them re face mask which they don't wear.
Thanks Laurie! Glad you found the vid useful 👍😁🇦🇺
Great video, haven't seen you for awhile!!! Anyway i would have press the 👍 on any subject that you come up with: flowers, lollypops, Liverpool ( 7....) ,Rugby, telescopes......
Liverpool 7-zip! What a win....where did that come from....not complaining though 👍👍 Thanks mate....really appreciate you taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
Gotta go and mix some concrete right away!
Pull out the wheelbarrow mate and have a go....l reckon your next project could do with a little bit of concrete 🤔 Thanks for watching Jesper 👍👍😁
Great vid and joke 👍
OK, that was in fact a better way to mix up some concrete. Less wasted effort slinging around a shovel with frustration. Good on'ya.
Thanks Boots! Yeah the hoe makes it so much easier mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Would love a video on how to pour, pack and float concrete 👌
Mate, if you check out my how to build an outdoor shower video, l go through some of those processes there. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺 czcams.com/video/X9gzZPJyfWo/video.html
@@diyforknuckleheads cheers knackers 👍
Just a question/suggestion.. can you do a "No Mix small Slab" I seen it on another video but wanted your slant on it...
Knackers, It is GREAT to see you back. I have missed getting to see you and laugh with you on a regular basis. I hope that everything is back to normal in your life and that we can rekindle our electronic friendship. I like the looks of this concrete mixture. It looks perfect. I will check out the mask. It looks like a good product. Thanks for the video and the joke.
No worries at all PT! Thanks as always for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Unlce Knackers , as usual you're ROCK SOLID.. 😉
Tell me please are your coffee mugs still available?
PS I'm still a little excited at your "Checking in" of timber fence frame out the front ... these young kids who are unaware of old school framing techniques etc .. My grandfather Pattern maker/ Engineer would say .. if it can be done by hand .. it can be done ANYWHERE !
Thanks Shane.
😂...TOUCHE Nathan 👍 Yes mate they are still available. Look beneath the video and you will see the mug in my shop 😊 Your grandfather sounded like a pretty smart bloke....thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Okay you couldn't resist it .
You have to add , into the mix , one of your smilers .
I call them that , because they nine times out of ten do actually have the desired results .
And today's was no exception .
It's the fact that from one moment you're being deservedly serious , talking about the dangers of cement dust , and the next you're adding a bit of humour , always makes your videos so enjoyable to watch .
By the way , I hope Nibbles isn't holding up one of your fence posts by mistake .
😂....Thanks mate....can't be serious all the time 👍 Nibbles is the most useless apprentice on the planet. He's on borrowed time that boy 😂 Appreciate you taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
@@diyforknuckleheads
You're just a softee inside .
No one as nice as you obviously are , could ever be any other way .
I also had a rabbit as a pet when I was growing up .
They actually do make ideal pets for children .
And grownups too !!
Being serious once again .
I personally know a lady who got involved in a house restoration
some years ago .
Unfortunately there was asbestos in the property .
She's now suffering from pulmonary fibrosis , and as a result , has a limited life expectancy ahead of her , in the years to
come .
So even as regards your advice about wearing a good quality mask , it makes sense when the alternative is potentially damage to your lungs , and possibly a reduced life span .
@@xxxxxxxx3476 Yeah he's a good little boy mate...gotta say he's pretty spoilt 😊 Asbestos is a disaster....l feel really sorry for your friend and that's why you need to take these things a little more seriously. Cheers 😁
Eee new videooo 😁
👍😁....Yep....hope you liked it Alexander 🤞
@@diyforknuckleheads no doubts, that’s perfect content, amazing jokes, professional videography => I like it! 😁
@@alexandergrigorev4518 Thanks mate!!
Great technique for mixing concrete Shane, now I don't have to read the instructions lol. You have not been making a lot of vids lately mate, running out of dad jokes lmao 🤣
😂....scraping the barrel for a decent gag Philip 😂 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
One of the DIY jobs I've yet to tackle the ol' concrete. Missed an opportunity for my favourite dad joke about the grey stuff. Concrete. More than a job, it's a name and heritage... Con... from Crete. ? No? ... I'll let myself out...
😂.....Touche mate.....try the veal, l'm here all week 👍😁🇦🇺😂
I laughed out loud at the horrible joke. I'm alone in the room. Well done 👍
😂....thanks mate 👍
That dad joke though🙄🤣😂
😂...Cheers mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Seriously good to have you back Uncle K, , , , I’m only guessing now, but I reckon you took a little time out to perfect those sad old Dad Jokes, , , , , hardened criminals? I don’t see any concrete evidence to support the mix - no foundation at all, , , , , keep working at it mate 👍
😂....Touche John. Great to be back mate and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
I need to do a small slab about 900x 1200mm x 100mm ( google calculators say I need 13 bags) I have a bigger wheel barrow than yours. DO you think it will be enough to mix all that
Great dad joke LOL
😂....Cheers mate 👍🇦🇺😁
But what if thers no ininstructions or bag? I got a tone to learn about concrete as I'm a beginner and my first slab didnt go too well. If anyone could hand me some advice that would be amazing.
I'm trying to make a set of slabs about 1.5/2 inches thick. Also would they require any wire or is that a choice?
The dad joke is great, I’m going to use it myself when I see my nieces.
😂😂....Glad you liked it 👍😁🇦🇺
What would life be without a dad joke I'm always being told off over mine
The more the eyes roll....the better the gag Richard 😂 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
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Thanks Daniyar! 😁👍🇦🇺
Nibbles needs a dust mask too
😂😂...Sure does Jeremiah...might have to make him one 😊 Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Nice rabbit
He's a spoilt little thing l gotta say 😁 Thanks for watching mate 👍🇦🇺
❤ OMG that rabbit is too darned cute ❤…… but I have 8 ‘pets’ so I’m trying to tell myself that I have enough on my hands.
Yeah...he's really good little boy....gotta say he's pretty spoilt 👍😁
@@diyforknuckleheads that’s good to hear; … I prefer the term ‘excessively pampered’ .. try as you might, you can’t ‘spoil’ perfection (as all non human animals are in my eyes) 😁
Yes, a garden hoe helps a lot. Thanks for sharing.
I’m going to check out that mask.
Cheers for that Tony 👍 You'll love the mask 👍😁🇦🇺
I don't need a whole bag. I probably just need a few cups of my concrete mix. What might be a good ratio of water to concrete?
I'll probably just use my wife's kitchen utensils to mix it in a bucket.
How good is that mask? Is there any Oz product that is equivalent in your opinion?
Mate, the mask is awesome. I'm sure there are other masks in Australia but because l haven't tried them l can't really recommend one. Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
I love the joke!😂
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Never been taught to read the bag by anyone a job site. Of course, I always had measuring cups as a chef, but not as a chippy….
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You forgot the most important tip getting your young blokes to do it while you stand back & give them “important advice “
😂....You're a man after my own heart Mick 👍
Shane, just out of interest, what are your thoughts on dry pour concreting. Keep up the great videos :-)
Thanks Paul....in regard to the dry pour, l have never done it. I've seen it done in videos but l'm not convinced that it is a substitute for a conventional concrete mix which is why you will never see a professional do it for a client. Cheers mate 👍😁🇦🇺
@@diyforknuckleheads Thanks Shane, I thought that might be the case.
As a child I found that watching someone mix concrete by hand very satisfying. Still do, as I discovered just now. Creepy. Did they crack the case of the missing hardened criminals by any chance? 🤔
😂.....Thanks for watching Darius 👍😁🇦🇺
Have you seen the dry pour method for concrete. Look up Country Cajun Livin' Dry Pour. They have over 3 Million views in just 3 weeks.
Well I was looking through UTube and I thought.. where the hell is me old mate "Knuckles" and what do you know.. nice one old mate..
Yeah mate...l'm back which is either a good thing or a bad thing....not sure 🤔😂 Thanks for watching 😁🇦🇺👍
Therein lies the problem, most blokes don't read the instructions lol.
A good tip for concrete to test if it's good once you've mixed it is to pick some up with a trowel and turn it upside down, if the concrete stays stuck to the trowel it's good, if it falls off it's either too wet or too dry which is easy to tell the difference.
Yep....great tip mate 👍👍 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
"Read the instructions" 😂
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No rabbits were hurt during the making of this video …whether they contract silicosis later on, we’ll just have to wait and see 😂
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good one🏗
Thanks Michael 👍👍
3:28 - That's what she said...
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Never saw a bag with instructions...maybe usa is different.
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Wow! You're really scraping the bottom of the barrow with that joke.
😂.....Touche Ted 👍
Shane, is having a rabbit legal in Oz?
Yes it is mate except in one State which is Queensland 👍
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You didn't add any sand?
You don’t need sand as everything is in the mix…. Sand, cement and aggregate 👍
Just read the instructions. 😂😂😂😂😂
One of the most important steps is not mentioned. The cleaning of your tools afterwards.
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Wait, so now I have to dig a hole to dump it in?
😂....Yeah l know Nathan!....what a pain 😂
Worst. joke. evah. I guess I'll just have to keep watching these to see if it's even possible to top (bottom?) that. :-P
Do you have any tips for mixing smaller batches? I have to mortar some bricks together to make a raised bed, and the last time I tried it, I guess I got the mix wrong, because that row fell off in the winter. :-( I don't have a wheelbarrow, so I'm doing small batches in a 5-gallon bucket and then on a small (20x30cm) board to load my trowel from. Help?!
What!!!....that was one of my best gags 😂 Mixing mortar is slightly different as it is much easier. Just use you bucket and mix in small doses. Also as l mention in the video, use the amounts of mortar mix and water as per instructions. Good luck 😁🇦🇺👍
Thumb's for the joke. And a useful video. Ta.
Thanks Jonny! Glad you liked the gag mate 😂
No many people read the instructions! My 6th grade teacher had a banner at the front of the classrooom: "When all else fails, read the instruction". Unfortunately, a lot of instructions are so poorly written and illustrated they are next to useless!
You had a smart teacher Daniel 👍👍
i hve been mixing concrete for years in my barrow with a shovel. i hate it. It didn't occur to me to use my hoe. Thanks. And btw, i really appreciate your safety tips.
No worries at all Brett...glad you found the video useful mate 👍😁🇦🇺
If you had suggested a second mask you could have had a mask debate.
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