Ken, I worked for years on Utility R.O.W.s. To prevent chiggers and ticks I went to a drug store and bought white sulphuric. I put it into a sock and put the sock into a coffee can. Each day we would grab the sock and tap it around our pants cuffs and waist area. Worked great to prevent chiggers and ticks.
Sounded like one of those electric, eco-friendly power screeds. Well done. Adapt improvise and overcome, 100%. That little extra surface water probably gave you the extra nice finish! Cheers.
I remember in the late 1970's we poured a slab about 30x30 for my brother's garage. Weather predicted less than 5% chance of rain. It was hazy, humid & over 75 degrees in the morning & predicted around 90 degrees. We had it screeded, & just finished bull floating when the sky suddenly (within about 10 minutes) with no warning, formed a cloud & ABSOLUTLY DUMPED A GULLYWASH for about half hour! We thought we'd need to Jack hammer it out & redo it. Turns out it just washed the top cream off & we had an exposed aggregate surface a little rougher than a course broom brushed finish. It is still in perfectly good condition.
When the driver was pouring the concrete I thought, boy, they like their concrete on the wet side. Turned out great though as usual. True professional job.
Someone may have already mentioned... the drone flyover at the endless bog would have been an excellent time to bring in the Bigfoot family reunion...🤔😲😱😳 ... enjoy your videos, sharing your thoughts and wisdom. Blessings to you and your crew.☝️🙏🙌🎯
Good morning Ken, looking a little green,normally you have have about 6 slump this Concreat look like a 4 slump plus surprise with 🌧 bit you over came it all plus the power screed not working you just laugh it off lol I would have been saying things not fit for y tube lol great day my friend. Off too work I go .🌴😎
Have decided to put up a building for my machine shop to get out of a bad rental situation. Just found your channel and subbed. Hope to learn a lot from you before I start hiring crews to do the work. I like to learn before I make mistakes.
In the 70's worked cement with my uncle. When he finished a slab with the power traul it had a shiny bluish finish. Also, his power screed was a motor with offset mounted on two long 2x6. We dragged it across with a rope on each end as the running engine shook the boards.
Those blue tarps are mode from woven flat threads of plastic. So they may be able to repel rain, but standing water will seep through them just like it does normal fabric. I found that out the hard way.
Wow, it looks like it all came off one concrete truck! Only 5 minutes to do the slab pour? That is amazing. I like your "Perfect" shirt! Too bad the power screed wouldn't start! The "Redneck" is because it was worked by hand? At least the bull float works! Nice billowing of the tarp over the slab. That is troubling that the tarp leaked brand new! At least the power trowel started up no problem. Wow, that is a lot of wilderness behind where you're building the garage. So you take off the blades from the power trowel and go over it with the finish blades. Do you like how it turns out with the finish blades? Is it nicer than the original blades you had on the power trowel? That slab does look really nice! Thanks for this video Ken and crew!
I drag mine sometimes without starting it on purpose. If the slump is too high, the vibration is more than necessary. Usually, if it doesn't start, and you didn't forget to turn the kill-switch on, it is because you forgot to choke it. If it is choked, you probably already flooded it.
Small engines. Set the choke pull 2x. Remove choke and pull. Engine should start. Allow to warm up before revving up. Two strokes should be run dry after use then you don’t clog the carb with oil. It will need better priming for first start but avoid over choking.
Although a ring or bullseye is classic for tick bite Lyme infection it is actually occurs in less than 50% of Lyme infections, just a red spot is more likely and is the standard reaction to any tick that has been in place for many hours. It will take several days to subside. The harbinger of Lyme or other Borrelia tick related infections is flu like illness. If that occurs a course of doxycycline is in order, but not just because there is a red spot at the tick bite. For the most part Lyme/Borrelia infections are less likely with ticks in place less than 18-24 hours. The red spot just indicates the tick was there and is not indicative of infection per se.
I've been doing some smaller slabs before where I was running out of concrete and just to save the job from being ruined I started sinking some good-sized rocks into the concrete to displace the concrete and bring it up to the top of the form. You wouldn't want to use anything too big where it comes close to the top of the concrete. It's probably not good to do but I've never had one fail because of it. I've never done it on anything big like this job, just small stuff like 8 x 8 or 10 x 10 where I was just a little short.
This makes next to no difference snd weakens the slab. Better to properly use what you have. Then mix a batch (or three) to complete the last corner. If it dries too much use a primer at the joint.
Ken you were out on that road all morning for that Cement Truck. And you finished up in short order with the pour. Tell Chad to wiggle his but. You may be on to something 😂 A better purchase for a Tarp would be to buy used billboards they are cheaper and will hold up better of course they have an ad on the front side. Al and Gina used one.
I see them using pool trowels, dont you use flooring trowels or is it you just prefer these When i did this i preferred the float blades then the finishing blades at the end but some use a big disc which i never really liked, good job guys that redneck power screed sure worked great, in my day it was just a big straight edge for tamping
Please make sure you get that tick bite checked out asap! The sooner the better. In most cases, they give out preventative antibiotics. If you kept the tick, they can test it for Lyme.
people would tape a piece of 1 1/2" etc pipe the width of the garage door and set it in the concrete, Gives a straight bump for the seal to sit on, Rain wont run over it, and mice wont chew through steel and its straight so no way to crawl under ..They said Ice wont form so seal wont stick to it either
Of all your videos on your slabs i have always looked for height pens or a wet screed , you seem to use neither . Checkout using a water reducer in your mud. You can pour all your slabs this wet without reduceing the strength. It cost but saves labor.
Probably just a dry spark plug or a new one ken . Alway over come it , to get the job done ✅. Watch them tick bite ken them little batsh . Like having your rain gears same thing buddy .
A redneck power screed sure looks to be a lot less abusive than a redneck chainsaw...wanta trade? EDIT: Never mind the Wife said if I trade her away "there will be hell to pay"
Best job of dispensing concrete I've seen by a driver. He was spot on with his chute operation.
Cool intro! Concrete truck colorful spiral! Hard workers! We need more people like you and your crew!
I like the new power screed. Very eco friendly. Thank you
I think Chad was breathing hard 😂
Well done Ken Dan & Chas. Sham the motor did not start but was good watching the manual movement still good finish.
That billow tarp worked better than the silent power screed today .
Nice job (as usual) Ken, Chad and Dan. What a great crew. Good old Yankee ingenuity when the power trowel wouldn't start.
Ken, I worked for years on Utility R.O.W.s. To prevent chiggers and ticks I went to a drug store and bought white sulphuric. I put it into a sock and put the sock into a coffee can. Each day we would grab the sock and tap it around our pants cuffs and waist area. Worked great to prevent chiggers and ticks.
White sulphur
Sounded like one of those electric, eco-friendly power screeds. Well done. Adapt improvise and overcome, 100%. That little extra surface water probably gave you the extra nice finish! Cheers.
Ken,always a pleasure watching you,Dan and Chad you guys are always having fun while working together ❤😊
Ken-That was one smooth poor. Great content. I really like your low key personality sir.
Wow!! That billowing technique worked GREAT!!! Gonna' steal that one....Greetings from Texas...John B.
I remember in the late 1970's we poured a slab about 30x30 for my brother's garage. Weather predicted less than 5% chance of rain. It was hazy, humid & over 75 degrees in the morning & predicted around 90 degrees. We had it screeded, & just finished bull floating when the sky suddenly (within about 10 minutes) with no warning, formed a cloud & ABSOLUTLY DUMPED A GULLYWASH for about half hour!
We thought we'd need to Jack hammer it out & redo it. Turns out it just washed the top cream off & we had an exposed aggregate surface a little rougher than a course broom brushed finish. It is still in perfectly good condition.
Looks like you had a cement truck driver who was awesome……that always makes things go better…
When the driver was pouring the concrete I thought, boy, they like their concrete on the wet side. Turned out great though as usual. True professional job.
I wish I could get my crew to work like yours great job
I really enjoy seeing where the garage is going in relation to the home, Don't know why but I find it interesting.
Your videos are much appreciated Ken.
Someone may have already mentioned... the drone flyover at the endless bog would have been an excellent time to bring in the Bigfoot family reunion...🤔😲😱😳 ... enjoy your videos, sharing your thoughts and wisdom. Blessings to you and your crew.☝️🙏🙌🎯
Good morning Ken, looking a little green,normally you have have about 6 slump this Concreat look like a 4 slump plus surprise with 🌧 bit you over came it all plus the power screed not working you just laugh it off lol I would have been saying things not fit for y tube lol great day my friend. Off too work I go .🌴😎
The higher the number on the slump the wetter the mud is
Good Day Ken and Crew! Getting the slab poured fast! 👍👌🤞✌️🇺🇸🙏🙌🌅🌄🌞😉
You defy the law of wind...You open a tarp and the wind did not start blowing like crazy!! 🙂 @8:06
Have decided to put up a building for my machine shop to get out of a bad rental situation. Just found your channel and subbed. Hope to learn a lot from you before I start hiring crews to do the work. I like to learn before I make mistakes.
In the 70's worked cement with my uncle. When he finished a slab with the power traul it had a shiny bluish finish. Also, his power screed was a motor with offset mounted on two long 2x6. We dragged it across with a rope on each end as the running engine shook the boards.
Cool
Those blue tarps are mode from woven flat threads of plastic. So they may be able to repel rain, but standing water will seep through them just like it does normal fabric. I found that out the hard way.
Wow, it looks like it all came off one concrete truck! Only 5 minutes to do the slab pour? That is amazing. I like your "Perfect" shirt! Too bad the power screed wouldn't start! The "Redneck" is because it was worked by hand? At least the bull float works! Nice billowing of the tarp over the slab. That is troubling that the tarp leaked brand new! At least the power trowel started up no problem. Wow, that is a lot of wilderness behind where you're building the garage. So you take off the blades from the power trowel and go over it with the finish blades. Do you like how it turns out with the finish blades? Is it nicer than the original blades you had on the power trowel? That slab does look really nice! Thanks for this video Ken and crew!
To me it looked like the driver added water but you guys are the experts!
I drag mine sometimes without starting it on purpose. If the slump is too high, the vibration is more than necessary.
Usually, if it doesn't start, and you didn't forget to turn the kill-switch on, it is because you forgot to choke it. If it is choked, you probably already flooded it.
Love the shirt Ken.
Отличная работа Кеги👍🙂
They do great work.
You meet the nicest people pulling a Honda motor around!!! Lol
Awesome job,Ken.
Love the new power screed, cheap on gas to right? Enjoy watching your videos
boss picks up a rake like he's gonna help and then comes to his senses and quickly drops it.
Haha
Small engines. Set the choke pull 2x. Remove choke and pull. Engine should start. Allow to warm up before revving up.
Two strokes should be run dry after use then you don’t clog the carb with oil. It will need better priming for first start but avoid over choking.
Although a ring or bullseye is classic for tick bite Lyme infection it is actually occurs in less than 50% of Lyme infections, just a red spot is more likely and is the standard reaction to any tick that has been in place for many hours. It will take several days to subside. The harbinger of Lyme or other Borrelia tick related infections is flu like illness. If that occurs a course of doxycycline is in order, but not just because there is a red spot at the tick bite. For the most part Lyme/Borrelia infections are less likely with ticks in place less than 18-24 hours. The red spot just indicates the tick was there and is not indicative of infection per se.
I've been doing some smaller slabs before where I was running out of concrete and just to save the job from being ruined I started sinking some good-sized rocks into the concrete to displace the concrete and bring it up to the top of the form. You wouldn't want to use anything too big where it comes close to the top of the concrete. It's probably not good to do but I've never had one fail because of it. I've never done it on anything big like this job, just small stuff like 8 x 8 or 10 x 10 where I was just a little short.
This makes next to no difference snd weakens the slab. Better to properly use what you have. Then mix a batch (or three) to complete the last corner. If it dries too much use a primer at the joint.
Ken you were out on that road all morning for that Cement Truck. And you finished up in short order with the pour. Tell Chad to wiggle his but. You may be on to something 😂 A better purchase for a Tarp would be to buy used billboards they are cheaper and will hold up better of course they have an ad on the front side. Al and Gina used one.
I see them using pool trowels, dont you use flooring trowels or is it you just prefer these
When i did this i preferred the float blades then the finishing blades at the end but some use a big disc which i never really liked, good job guys that redneck power screed sure worked great, in my day it was just a big straight edge for tamping
Ken I know we talked about this but pour day is my favorite!
After 40 plus years doing concrete, I would call that a walking screed. LOL
Awesome wilderness! Love that location
The job looks great,moving forward and upward😊😅💜
Fine piece of billow action
How many yards. ? That is nice one load all in one pour.
Thanks Ken.
Ticks are crazy bad in vt! I also get a bite swollen red spot from bites, but have had the bullseye years ago.
Tiny ones here in s. Ill leave a bump and red spot. Nasty bastards.
Please make sure you get that tick bite checked out asap! The sooner the better. In most cases, they give out preventative antibiotics. If you kept the tick, they can test it for Lyme.
Ticks ain't no joke - just ask Shania Twain!
people would tape a piece of 1 1/2" etc pipe the width of the garage door and set it in the concrete, Gives a straight bump for the seal to sit on, Rain wont run over it, and mice wont chew through steel and its straight so no way to crawl under ..They said Ice wont form so seal wont stick to it either
I had a friend whose brothers name was Billo.
Nice job. What is the concrete slump?
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Those blue tarps are woven from 1/8” strips so not surprising it would leak. Polyethylene sheeting would not leak, might be cheaper as well.
Looks Great......Your screed is certainly Quiet.....LOL
Truck driver can spread that mud almost a thickness that you need it you don't see that too often
Bahahaha 😂😂😂 come to Arkansas we will show you boys how it's really done
Rain is afraid of any large tarp
As always, informative video. The amount of concrete was "just right". Does the engine on the power screed need a tuneup? Take care.
you brought the Marcel Marceau Power Screed today..😜
The weather guessers are not guessing very well with elnino and la nina and CCC.
At least you didn't have to wiggle the power trowel.
That would have sucked
Take the time to getting it running
Howdy Ken
ALWAYS carry a spare spark plug for power equipment. It might only be flooded, but a fresh plug can fix that in 2 minutes.
Good way to save on fuel ⛽️👍🏿
Hahahaha
Nice
Where are you? Maine? Nice estimation on the concrete!
No we’re in Vermont
Of all your videos on your slabs i have always looked for height pens or a wet screed , you seem to use neither . Checkout using a water reducer in your mud. You can pour all your slabs this wet without reduceing the strength. It cost but saves labor.
Awesome work as usual! Do you have any photos or videos of your older slabs? Say the ones you did 30+ years ago?
Ken; what do you think of Legalett system?
Sorry not familiar with it
You dont need a bullseye to get a tick disease. Go in and get the prophylactic doxycycline dose. Many tick diseases besides lymes. Take care.
Like your Tee shirt Ken.
Slump?
Hey, if it works then it works...Right?
Looks wet (not too wet). What slump did you use?
When these buildings are erected out in the wilderness, how do the owners keep them secure?
Why didn't they vibrate the concrete???
Don't mess around with tick bites. Just get a prescription for doxycycline.
good job
CARL SEZ " it's otta gas".
Take care of the tick bite ASAP. Lymes is tough
In Canada we call that a newfie screed
Mosquito nursery.
At least you didn't have to use the redneck power traul
Too bad you don't have a customer on this job thats a small engine expert. BTW, how 'bout an "Amish power screed"?
Can of quick start would have helped.. 🤔 👍
Probably just a dry spark plug or a new one ken . Alway over come it , to get the job done ✅. Watch them tick bite ken them little batsh . Like having your rain gears same thing buddy .
It seems that they need to make a 40 amp hour electric concrete wiggler.
There is a company that makes a battery powered one, can't remember the name though
@@charlesgrave........ Elon is working on it as we speak.
Nothing more annoying than your coworker stepping in where you just raked and re-raking your work. Passive aggressive attack at its finest.
You must screw a lot of stuff up....
I would bet a cordless drill on a pice of rod anchored to the screed standing on end would vibrate just by spinning out of balance .
A battery powered screed will do the trick..
How many "aye'$ " in the video and u win a prize....aye?
Try to true gas in power screed and the in end run it of gas
Thats a Honda it probably needs oil or a change alot of engines they make wont run if in need
Cutting it close on the concrete, risky....
Greta approves!
Nice
I don't think the tarp leaked....I'm guessing it was just condensation.
It was bleed water
@@marcconner8382 You mean up from the concrete?
Hey watch those redneck jokes (just kidding). You should look into a battery operated screed
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A redneck power screed sure looks to be a lot less abusive than a redneck chainsaw...wanta trade?
EDIT: Never mind the Wife said if I trade her away "there will be hell to pay"
You had a redneck screed,why not carry on with the drone and have a redneck concrete drier. Use the wind coming of the blades to dry it up some