Mr. Odell, I just watched this video for the second time and again I am very impressed with your knowledge and skill of your trade. Your are truly a CRAFTSMAN. Too many in the trades today just don't have the dedication and pride in the results of doing the best job they can. I am a 74 year old retired military and electrician and not easy to hand out praise just to make someone feel good. You SIR, again, are a CRAFTSMAN. Thank you!
I have now viewed several of you Video's, and have to say It's truly a breath of fresh air to watch a professional actually do the job the custom is paying for WITHOUT cutting corners to increase the profits. Your technics are a tribute to your skills. Your customers are really fortunate having you and your crew on the JOB!
Thanks for sharing. You and other professionals like you are really helping America. We have lost so much of the hands on ability that we used to have. Glad to see that some of this American know how still exists. I salute you!
Your voice is perfect for reading bedtime stories to kids. It's mid day and I am getting sleepy watching your videos. Not because they are boring but your voice.
Like honestly, the appreciation I have for true quality craftsmanship goes very deep. Look at you in the corner.. You still have dirt on your shirt on your shoulder. You got home from work and continued working, doing voice overs and editing.. Great job!
As a mason of nearly half century now, i very much appreciate pride in workmanship, and a mission for our projects to last forever. I watch your stuff intently, as there is always something to be learned when watching a craftsman. Well done.
I've spent probably the last 5 hours watching several of your videos. They all have a few things in common, hard work, good planning and prep work, great attention to detail, and a fantastic final product. I'm wanting to pour a slab for an aluminum covered porch and it's a beginner slab but it has an extreme slope on the back corner and I think after watching your videos I know what to do, but honestly after watching your videos and the incredible finishing techniques I've seen you and your crew use, I'm hoping I can replicate even a halfway decent outcome. Thanks for the great videos, I've subscribed and I think anyone who wants to learn more about concrete form work and finishing should as well!
Great video. I really enjoyed that one. I especially liked that you combined rapid video with some real time segments. I encourage you to do more of that because it helps me to learn the technique.
Another work of art on the street! Great tutorial with more bonus tips. The floating head narrator thing is pretty usual with gamer channels (to reveal the emotion behind the cussing) but not so usual elsewhere. I'm here for the content and it doesn't matter to me if you are on screen or not, it is the concrete info I'm watching for.
Very clean work. You never disappoint. As for the added animation, I have to say, it distracted me. I found myself staring at you rather than your work. I prefer your traditional background narration. It allows me to really analyze the work details, as you explain it. Much like an audio tour. Hope you appreciate the feedback. Big fan! I especially enjoy seeing you and your sons actually build something together. A rare image these days. They will always have skills in a trade, thanks to their Father. That's something to be proud of, for sure. Be well
I know I don't only speak for myself ... You sharing in great detail your expertise is greatly appreciated. I am in the very near future going to build my own house ... And i mean me . I am in high gear studying concrete work, as I have experience in most other aspects.
Ughhhh, I used to be an Outdoor Construction contractor & it would drive me nuts if the homeowner messed with my work! Would be tempted to whip out a change order on him and charge him $ to re-do the "work" he did, but you have to be customer friendly if you want referrals and a good reputation. I wondered, before you explained, why the rebar was clear out at the side of the form. Great work! Your attention to detail makes you a great contractor. Thanks for your videos!
Nice work dave. nice 2 see your son getting down w a trowel n edger, your teaching him alot. tell him about the customers, some are great, others you know about the others. like wire mesh in that work. like some people u just dont even want 2 bid on their work.
Love watching your videos. Done a lot of concrete and granolithic work at my house in the last 41 years. Never had to use a jack hammer to break of the soil, here in Scotland. That was a very tidy job you carried out and I am sure, will lead to more work in the area, if it has not already happened. Nice outlook over the ocean.
Hi Mr. Odell, just found your channel having been doing a bit of research for laying a concrete base for a log cabin. Your videos are very informative and demonstrate your indobted skill in this area of construction. Thank you for your efforts. regards G
I checked out your soccer page. My son played soccer, he got lucky at age 10 through 13, was on a awesome team. Ayso Division 5 State finals, but got second. Its a lot of fun and goes by quickly, enjoy.
I think the reason it doesnt' work is because it's a bit distracting seeing you there. Your narrating what we see on the screen rather than 'reacting' to something.
Great work. Your team should be proud of the work. That turns out very nice. I've learned my lesson never to hire unlicensed workers again. I ended up learning to do most of the landscape myself after they messed it up.
Good job, in locations where you get rain make sure you add some half round profile to make a drip groove between the bottom edge of the copings and the edge of the wall, this will prevent water damaging or staining your wall over time.
I subscribed here to see professional concrete work and that's what I got. Your video production is well paced and informative. Thanks for taking the time to share your world with us
Love your work and video's. Highly unlikely I would do some of this, looks a lot easier than what it is to do a great job :) But nice to know what goes into doing something like this so when hiring a tradesman I do have a really good appreciation of what steps are required or options to consider (appreciating there are 101 ways to complete the same job!!!). Keep up the great work.
Love these videos. Thanks for finally hiring me after all these UA-cam interviews. I have to call in sick tomorrow though, my wifes colitis is acting up again and I have to put cream on her periodically. I’m thinking about putting some cement on instead...don’t worry it won’t be from a job site, I’ll buy it myself. See ya Tuesday!
I do a lot of brick,block and stonework. I am going to attempt a concrete wall cap for an upcoming project. And yes the tapcons are always the way to go. ✌
@@stevelopez372 That's the first thing I noticed when I saw the panned back view and thought of his statement that he wasn't going to brush it. I loved and learned a great deal here. Thank you @OdellCompleteConcrete
Roof drain. It's been a while since I've worked in cal. But yes , Orco in Riverside? I did a few fastest trowels on the block events there years ago. Nothing but love from this end. You guys did great. Both sides of the house has down spout , looks like comes from gutters
Odell Complete Concrete, maybe two go pros running at the same time from different angles would give us viewers a better perspective? Other then that the workmanship and content keep me coming back...
But that's 62 thumbs up at 300 views. I think it's fine. It was different, trying new things is how we learn. The work is Awsome! by the way. What the heck i thought it was 300 views its over 100,000 views
Vinny DulA WHAT !! YOU HAVE A CREEPY MIND WHY DO YOU PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT EVERYTHING.....SHUT UP SHUT UP ALREADY TIRED. OF. YOU DO GOODER TYPE ! WORRING ABOUT EVERYONE ELSE BUT YOURSELF
Mr. Odell, I just watched this video for the second time and again I am very impressed with your knowledge and skill of your trade. Your are truly a CRAFTSMAN. Too many in the trades today just don't have the dedication and pride in the results of doing the best job they can. I am a 74 year old retired military and electrician and not easy to hand out praise just to make someone feel good. You SIR, again, are a CRAFTSMAN. Thank you!
Thank You
Ted
I have now viewed several of you Video's, and have to say It's truly a breath of fresh air to watch a professional actually do the job the custom is paying for WITHOUT cutting corners to increase the profits. Your technics are a tribute to your skills. Your customers are really fortunate having you and your crew on the JOB!
TY TY
Thanks for sharing. You and other professionals like you are really helping America. We have lost so much of the hands on ability that we used to have. Glad to see that some of this American know how still exists. I salute you!
Your voice is perfect for reading bedtime stories to kids. It's mid day and I am getting sleepy watching your videos. Not because they are boring but your voice.
Awesome
Like honestly, the appreciation I have for true quality craftsmanship goes very deep. Look at you in the corner.. You still have dirt on your shirt on your shoulder. You got home from work and continued working, doing voice overs and editing.. Great job!
+b18citr
TY
As a mason of nearly half century now, i very much appreciate pride in workmanship, and a mission for our projects to last forever. I watch your stuff intently, as there is always something to be learned when watching a craftsman. Well done.
I feel the same way with other crafts.
TY
You just got yourself another subscriber! No machine will ever take this type of work away from us! This is the real deal!
Yes I believe you are correct.
TY
I've spent probably the last 5 hours watching several of your videos. They all have a few things in common, hard work, good planning and prep work, great attention to detail, and a fantastic final product. I'm wanting to pour a slab for an aluminum covered porch and it's a beginner slab but it has an extreme slope on the back corner and I think after watching your videos I know what to do, but honestly after watching your videos and the incredible finishing techniques I've seen you and your crew use, I'm hoping I can replicate even a halfway decent outcome. Thanks for the great videos, I've subscribed and I think anyone who wants to learn more about concrete form work and finishing should as well!
I think you will have good going small to start
I actually really like the fact that your face is in the video. It just gives a fun feeling of teaching taking place.
Well we might throw it in on another video
I could take it or leave it. With all due respect to your lovely face.
Great video. I really enjoyed that one. I especially liked that you combined rapid video with some real time segments. I encourage you to do more of that because it helps me to learn the technique.
Yeah we sure can and TY
MR O Dell love your videos - you get down and dirty with ur crew respect!
we always do! ;)
What a beautiful and solid job, a joy to watch you and your guys in action. Thank you sir.
ty
I dig the format, for me it's nice seeing the face behind the voice. Lends itself to the overall branding of the channel.
im glad you liked it :)
Odell Complete Concrete jonat
top of the line workmanship. most guys lack the patients to take it to this level........
TY
Another work of art on the street! Great tutorial with more bonus tips. The floating head narrator thing is pretty usual with gamer channels (to reveal the emotion behind the cussing) but not so usual elsewhere. I'm here for the content and it doesn't matter to me if you are on screen or not, it is the concrete info I'm watching for.
I tend to agree with gamer channel thing.
TY
Very clean work. You never disappoint.
As for the added animation, I have to say, it distracted me. I found myself staring at you rather than your work. I prefer your traditional background narration. It allows me to really analyze the work details, as you explain it. Much like an audio tour.
Hope you appreciate the feedback. Big fan! I especially enjoy seeing you and your sons actually build something together. A rare image these days. They will always have skills in a trade, thanks to their Father.
That's something to be proud of, for sure.
Be well
Will all the marks come off the bricks?
L&PForeve
Aw
I know I don't only speak for myself ... You sharing in great detail your expertise is greatly appreciated. I am in the very near future going to build my own house ... And i mean me . I am in high gear studying concrete work, as I have experience in most other aspects.
+Ran Mc
Awesome
I intend on doing the same thing.
You and your crew are awesome....I am a type personality that strives for perfection ,You nailed it! Great video.
TY
We try
Ughhhh, I used to be an Outdoor Construction contractor & it would drive me nuts if the homeowner messed with my work! Would be tempted to whip out a change order on him and charge him $ to re-do the "work" he did, but you have to be customer friendly if you want referrals and a good reputation.
I wondered, before you explained, why the rebar was clear out at the side of the form.
Great work! Your attention to detail makes you a great contractor. Thanks for your videos!
I always wondered how this was done. Great to finally know! Nice job. It looks great!
Hey Im from the Uk and these techniques are none existent over here but what a wonderful, well described job.....excellent.
TY
I was just thinking, whenever you're body is tired of concrete work, you def can have a career in cake fondant. That was some smooth butter edging
SOunds good and yummy
I was thinking the same thing while watching this haha
You make it look so easy, the sign of a master.
Nothing says "blue collar" more proudly than concrete dust on your shirt for the video. Well played, sir.
TY
Nice work dave. nice 2 see your son getting down w a trowel n edger, your teaching him alot. tell him about the customers, some are great, others you know about the others. like wire mesh in that work. like some people u just dont even want 2 bid on their work.
Thats true some people out here just dont understand the work that goes into these projects
Love watching your videos. Done a lot of concrete and granolithic work at my house in the last 41 years. Never had to use a jack hammer to break of the soil, here in Scotland. That was a very tidy job you carried out and I am sure, will lead to more work in the area, if it has not already happened. Nice outlook over the ocean.
This area is all steel stakes, no wood stakes around here.
TY
Even just the block alone looks great!
I liked the face in video. It's cool to see you observing before you explain. I find it handy, actually.
You do beautiful work. Nice job with the color hardener.
TY
I don't agree with people who are asking you to put just the voice, the gamer thing is cool and refresher!! Thank you for the video!
TY
Maybe Ill throw one up again
Very informative video, Thank you sir, You certainly know your concrete. I learn something new every video.
That's great.
TY
Hi Mr. Odell,
just found your channel having been doing a bit of research for laying a concrete base for a log cabin. Your videos are very informative and demonstrate your indobted skill in this area of construction. Thank you for your efforts.
regards
G
TY
Excellent work David! These are some
Great ideas, and how to skills from your videos!
TY
Thank God for my Latino brothers doing all the work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I checked out your soccer page.
My son played soccer, he got lucky at age 10 through 13, was on a awesome team.
Ayso Division 5 State finals, but got second.
Its a lot of fun and goes by quickly, enjoy.
And there very cheap to hire as well 👍🏻
Wow... beautiful work, great job as usual... I enjoy watching your videos
Glad to here! TY !
Everyone that wants to be a concrete hand should watch ur vids
Its a good start, for sure
Very cool. Definitely the best concrete youtuber out there .
TY really means alot!
TY
It is hands down one of the best channels
I'm a subscriber. Great teaching vid. Your teaching is immeasurable to me.
TY
YW
Great step-by-step commentary!
TY
Very good video. very educational for me, even though I am deaf, cannot hear any words, but the video is still very visually educational, thank you :)
ty
your works are magnificent! Greetings from Argentina
TY
From US
Great work. Good to see craftsman at work.
TY
Your a good teacher, thank you
I try
TY
*You're = You are. Am I a good teacher?
Great job, explained in detail step by step, thanks for sharing.
YW
Mr.Odell you magnificent man because you give us every day new information so thank you good job and good mason l pray to God to be in good healthy
TY
It's nice to watch professionals at work, great job, very well done!
TY
I prefer the voice over. But i really apreciate the concrete work
so you dont like me in the corner?
no, just voice over please.
I think the reason it doesnt' work is because it's a bit distracting seeing you there. Your narrating what we see on the screen rather than 'reacting' to something.
Odell Complete Concrete I like it, makes it more personal
Great work. Your team should be proud of the work. That turns out very nice. I've learned my lesson never to hire unlicensed workers again. I ended up learning to do most of the landscape myself after they messed it up.
I hear you
Grest videos man!!!! Alot of work during day, then editing / narrating videos. Great job man !!!!
All out all the time, or why do it?
That's my Modo
great job and great work. Good to see someone with pride in there work
TY
Good job, in locations where you get rain make sure you add some half round profile to make a drip groove between the bottom edge of the copings and the edge of the wall, this will prevent water damaging or staining your wall over time.
Good idea
I subscribed here to see professional concrete work and that's what I got. Your video production is well paced and informative. Thanks for taking the time to share your world with us
TY
Great job and video as usual. Would love to see the finished project. Jealous homeowner gets to do his projects and most of all work along you crew!
Thats and im glad you enjoyed the videos! but working with him was more of a hassle xD!
Rember seeing a sign in a auto repair when I was younger: 25 dollars an hour rate, 35 dollars an hour if you help!
You definetly are a master craftsman
TY
Love your work and video's.
Highly unlikely I would do some of this, looks a lot easier than what it is to do a great job :) But nice to know what goes into doing something like this so when hiring a tradesman I do have a really good appreciation of what steps are required or options to consider (appreciating there are 101 ways to complete the same job!!!). Keep up the great work.
Awesome!!!
Respect from Russia! 🇷🇺
Awesome job as usual, David! I thought the head view commentary was a cool effect...but it did get distracting after a while.
Sorry it was a distraction but glad you liked the job!
21:40 I like that #3 rebar technique to move the aggregate. nice!
TY
Nice work.
TY
Love these videos. Thanks for finally hiring me after all these UA-cam interviews. I have to call in sick tomorrow though, my wifes colitis is acting up again and I have to put cream on her periodically. I’m thinking about putting some cement on instead...don’t worry it won’t be from a job site, I’ll buy it myself. See ya Tuesday!
Love the videos!! Ditch the head shot though. Takes up to much of the screen. LOL!! I watch all your videos.
We're undecided at this point still getting the consensus in.
TY
No homo but, O'Dell has the most calming voice ever. Guy is like the Bob Ross of concrete.
I like that show
VERY TALENTED! IT'S NOT EASY. BUT YOU SURE MAKE IT LOOK EAS.Y
TY
all your videos are excellent
from England
keep up the good work ...
Odel concrete king
TY
Green screen now! Bloody hell getting professional
Big time
What beautiful work.....thx for this....good to put a face to the voice........
ty
Good video, cool project
TY
I do a lot of brick,block and stonework. I am going to attempt a concrete wall cap for an upcoming project. And yes the tapcons are always the way to go. ✌
I usually charge extra if the homeowner wants to help.
yeah makes sense. always make it alittle more challenging
shitty work any way 1/2 in border is fro commercial places no residential
Looks good, if customer like it whats your beef?
Odell Complete Concrete good job, looks great , very compatible with the large banding on the house columns.
@@stevelopez372 That's the first thing I noticed when I saw the panned back view and thought of his statement that he wasn't going to brush it. I loved and learned a great deal here. Thank you @OdellCompleteConcrete
LOVE TO WATCH THE PROS AT WORK.
TY
Maybe you could work on the volume. The sound is really low. Thanks for sharing though. Thumbs up.
TY and yeah we can work on that!
henry maybe you could work on shutting the hell up!!! thank you!........ :P jk. i love the "critics" ...
you are a champ with concert mate I been watching all your videos good on ya
TY
Build that wall!
TY
Idiot 🙄
Hahahahaha
Huge!!!!
Enjoyed watching this video! Good on you guys!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Homeowner putting wire in. Lol Probably did some other suff too? Color coat is stong, link? Thanks😊
You name it he does it.
www.scofield.com/lithochrome_main.html
Roof drain. It's been a while since I've worked in cal. But yes , Orco in Riverside? I did a few fastest trowels on the block events there years ago. Nothing but love from this end. You guys did great. Both sides of the house has down spout , looks like comes from gutters
Yes they are roof drains.
It was a little distracting and hard to watch with your mug in the video. Otherwise keep up the awesome work!
ty
I like your Mug in the video.
You guys do some very nice work. Enjoy the videos!
Thank you we try!
FYI Mobil 1 is not environmentally friendly.
That's interesting
Excellent work! CONCRETE SCULPTOR!!!
TY
well-done--watching-your-face-is-more-human
TY
why-did-you-write-everything-like-this?--Just-wondering
Wow a work of art! You guys make it look so easy.
ty
Keep the voice over only....
That's a good possibility.
I'm still getting some feed back.
Odell Complete Concrete, maybe two go pros running at the same time from different angles would give us viewers a better perspective? Other then that the workmanship and content keep me coming back...
I agree with OP, just consider the thumbs up on his post are people who read and agreed!
Yes it seems that way
But that's 62 thumbs up at 300 views. I think it's fine. It was different, trying new things is how we learn. The work is Awsome! by the way. What the heck i thought it was 300 views its over 100,000 views
I actually would try this at home. Thank you for sharing.
GL
No this is creepy
Right on
Vinny DulA WHAT !! YOU HAVE A CREEPY MIND WHY DO YOU PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT EVERYTHING.....SHUT UP SHUT UP ALREADY TIRED. OF. YOU DO GOODER TYPE ! WORRING ABOUT EVERYONE ELSE BUT YOURSELF
I'm not even from your country and I want you guys working on my house 🤣. Great job!
Sounds good
Very help full tips i just started my own business and videos show alot of different techniques to use
TY
GL
Just want to learn this. Very good “ how-to” video!
Gl
TY
As usual great job guys. Always a pleasure to watch your videos.
TY
I subbed today after watching your videos for a last few days. Thanks mate.
ty
Don't get me wrong you guys did a awsome job, thanks
TY
I guess the floating head doesn't work.
hi David ,you are so good at what you do .
TY
Man if I ever move to California I'm grabbing a job with you guys. You get some awesome projects. Awesome work!👍
Sounds like the home owner was a little pushy.
Sure why not.
TY
Fantastic! Great wall, great instruction
TY
Great job guy! You have excellent crew; mr.odell.
ty
You're a champ and thanks for the inside knowledge.
Awesome work guys! Very nice!
ty
EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP 🇱🇷👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
ty
I like watching your videos you are a true craftsman
wow live on u tube 🖒🖒 all you need is a star on the Hollywood walk of fame 🖒👏👏 good job uncle David...
For sure.
TY
Great job. Enjoyed the commentary and video 👍
Ty glad you enjoyed!
I appreciate your videos ! Very informative Keep up the good work !
YW