@@charlesviner1565 yes sir! Good peeps. I talked about it in my live today, how i froze up and nate was looking at brooke like are we going to be able to finish? We did and it turned out great. How r u doin charles ?
I remember working with Dad and doing just what Dustin said. Cutting down old worn-out edgers or trowels to do hard to reach areas and such. I still have a lot of my Dad's tools.
I remember trying to learn concrete stuff in person or online before doing my own concrete work. (Not that I ever stopped learning, I'm a concrete nerd now) This is old-world/secret knowledge... Most dad's/moms didn't do their own concrete work like they would little carpentry things or fixing their own cars. In other words, most know what a hammer and nail does, most don't know what all those trowels do.... And there's no good way to find out. So Thank you to you and Dustin for giving us a glimpse of this very interesting world of work.
Just a suggestion… you have a couple of master tradesmen in electrical, plumbing and concrete… how about a round table on how to get the next generation of tradespeople involved in the industries. Where are they seeing things going in the future, how did they become proficient and profitable, who are their mentors both in the trade and outside the business. A tradesman that has pride in their work is a valuable resource to the next generation. Maybe once a month or once a quarter as a series.
When I first started doing flat work 30 years ago I always viewed edging as your grunt guys work. I was wrong, it’s the first part of the slab seen and you got get those rocks moved down or you’ve got a horrible edge later. Good video.
When science meets art. Unbelievable well of knowledge Dustin has--absolutely fascinating to someone (me) who knows zilch about concrete. True masters always require true study.
I was hoping you guys would go over the differences between the materials in which the trowels are made with and uses like the mag, steel and brass great video thank you.
Thanks Scott for this video, please pass that along to Dustin also. I keep saying because it's true, There's a science to everything. Thanks to you and Dustin for letting us look over your shoulders.
I loved watching This Old House. I know there are those who had issues with that show in later seasons but I liked it and one of my favorite things was when they talked with the professionals and taught about the trades. EC to me is far superior.
What I have always been curious about, why the difference in tool materials. What is the difference in using a steel tool versus magnesium and after watching this video, brass?
You, Dustin, and Phil, exemplify what Mike Rowe preaches. Tradesmen are wicked smart people! I’d challenge any of the really good ones to a battle of wits with 70% of college graduates and woe be to the college folks. Great tradesmen not only have to be experts at their trade but need to properly manage a business with all that entails (too many things to list here) and, I’m sure, also keep their families are on the straight and narrow. Superbly done to all tradesmen!!! Pray maintain speed and course.
I never knew there were so many different tools to finish concrete. I'm about to get a slab laid for a small workshop and i'll be taking a lot more notice of what they are using on the day!
I hope you have seen their work on other jobs. Like they said, "You really can't fix concrete". That's why I will never attitude anything bigger than a small stoop. I've seen professionals screw it up so, I know I will, too.
If you think there are a lot of tools there, and there are, you should look at the Goldblatt and Marshalltown catalogs. This place really has a good selection of of concrete finishing tools, from wood 2 hole grip darbys to steel trowels, brass jointers and edgers, magnesium floats and edgers though. It wouldn’t take long to spend a paycheck in there! Lol
I know 20% depth is typically what is done, but ACI requires 1/4 to 1/3 the thickness of the slab for crack control joints. Also, if your saw cutting, it should be done as soon as the machine will not Mar the surface. Waiting until the next morning is too late.
Every trade is not rocket science, but there is a science to every trade. The apprentice with a basic set of new tools, the journeyman owning a plethora of tools new and old, the master has a few worn out tools... And the master continually amazes the apprentice with the same as his, but older tools.
Every contractor I worked for told me I was too darned fussy to do concrete work. I probably should have been a finish carpenter.... I never liked the rocker arm bull floats. They just didn't have fine enough pitch control for cutting and pushing mud around for when the rod men didn't do a perfect job, and even I couldn't do that... Never understood the really long jointer things, and I didn't like them that were rounded on both ends. I liked the Clancy tool because it it had a square back end. So, push with the round nose to cut the joint open, and use the square back end to shave/peel off the little wiggles and wobbles off to make your line perfectly straight. I ended up having the cutter made in a machine shop to my specs, and used a round edged power trowel blade to mount it on. Worked great. Only 2 guarantees you can give about concrete is 1, it will crack, and 2, no body is going to steal it.....
Just out of curiosity, here in Southern California we use microfiber floats mag floats are not allowed on crews, does the mag floats work better for you guys in Oregon or the microfiber ones do
Finished hundreds and hundreds of steps and never used those and nose and cove tools. They're ok and lots of guys use them but I was taught by an old finisher how to finish steps without them. It's nice not to have to drag extra tools around too.
Will there ever be a follow-up vid at the spec house? Something coordinated with the new owners? It would just be neat to see how things have settled in / weathered so far.
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Well finished concrete is a work of art! I really enjoy watching our friend Andrew Camarada, but I always cringe when he 'finishes' concrete! I suppose he doesn't have the patience, nor does he seem to care about the finished look!
Never have a seen a store with all these niche concrete tools. I didn't know some of that existed. And sadly the way things are going with no skill, no care mostly illegals in concrete they will soon cease to exist bc those guy don't care and wouldn't know how to do it even if they did care.
Absolute treasure chest of valuable information you can't buy anywhere and for free! Thank you Essential Craftsman and Dustin. Two absolute masters in their crafts. ✏️📐🪚🔨
Kudos to Dustin for putting all of those trowels back on the right rack. Thanks for all the advice, good to know!
I could listen to Dustin talk about concrete all day. Super interesting and well spoken dude.
Salute to Essential Craftsman, 1st channel to put me on the youtube map ! I will never forget that guys
Hello Bobby, I remember that video ✌
@@charlesviner1565 yes sir! Good peeps. I talked about it in my live today, how i froze up and nate was looking at brooke like are we going to be able to finish? We did and it turned out great. How r u doin charles ?
@@GRUBB-MUDD I'm OK 👌, but currently between residents
@@GRUBB-MUDDthe concrete master himself on EC channel!
@@terencemerritt ec2 but it was dope.
A yes vote for Dustin in some concrete finishing videos. Obviously a skilled craftsman in his trade. Very informative video. Thanks
I remember working with Dad and doing just what Dustin said. Cutting down old worn-out edgers or trowels to do hard to reach areas and such. I still have a lot of my Dad's tools.
I remember trying to learn concrete stuff in person or online before doing my own concrete work. (Not that I ever stopped learning, I'm a concrete nerd now)
This is old-world/secret knowledge... Most dad's/moms didn't do their own concrete work like they would little carpentry things or fixing their own cars. In other words, most know what a hammer and nail does, most don't know what all those trowels do.... And there's no good way to find out.
So Thank you to you and Dustin for giving us a glimpse of this very interesting world of work.
Just a suggestion… you have a couple of master tradesmen in electrical, plumbing and concrete… how about a round table on how to get the next generation of tradespeople involved in the industries. Where are they seeing things going in the future, how did they become proficient and profitable, who are their mentors both in the trade and outside the business. A tradesman that has pride in their work is a valuable resource to the next generation. Maybe once a month or once a quarter as a series.
This is facts
Everyone on the crew loves the Form Setter. Thanks for a great tool!
When I first started doing flat work 30 years ago I always viewed edging as your grunt guys work. I was wrong, it’s the first part of the slab seen and you got get those rocks moved down or you’ve got a horrible edge later. Good video.
Dustin needs a channel. This man is a rockstar
Another great video. Concrete is as much art as it is science.
Putting in some concrete at the cabin?
Don’t forget the physicality as well. Especially when you are newer at it and haven’t perfected the art of making every move count to the fullest.
@@psidvicious Absolutely 👍🏻
@@EngineersHomestead No plans for that on this project.
@LifeontheMoose ok, seeing you here explains how I ended up on your channel from Scott's lol
Starting a finisher job this Monday. I’ve set plenty of forms but not a ton of finishing. These videos came at the perfect time. Thank you
Thanks fellas for all the information on concrete. I never knew there was so much involved in getting the results that we see everyday.
I absolutely love watching other people doing concrete.
When science meets art. Unbelievable well of knowledge Dustin has--absolutely fascinating to someone (me) who knows zilch about concrete. True masters always require true study.
I was hoping you guys would go over the differences between the materials in which the trowels are made with and uses like the mag, steel and brass great video thank you.
And wood!
Thanks Scott for this video, please pass that along to Dustin also. I keep saying because it's true, There's a science to everything. Thanks to you and Dustin for letting us look over your shoulders.
I loved watching This Old House. I know there are those who had issues with that show in later seasons but I liked it and one of my favorite things was when they talked with the professionals and taught about the trades. EC to me is far superior.
Cheers to Dustin. Learnt a lot
When it comes to concrete, he's forgotten more than I know
Thanks EC ! And Dustin
Cheers from down under 👌😀👍🇦🇺
So interesting and informative, learned so much.
Yay!!! Another great video !!!
What I have always been curious about, why the difference in tool materials. What is the difference in using a steel tool versus magnesium and after watching this video, brass?
You, Dustin, and Phil, exemplify what Mike Rowe preaches. Tradesmen are wicked smart people! I’d challenge any of the really good ones to a battle of wits with 70% of college graduates and woe be to the college folks. Great tradesmen not only have to be experts at their trade but need to properly manage a business with all that entails (too many things to list here) and, I’m sure, also keep their families are on the straight and narrow. Superbly done to all tradesmen!!! Pray maintain speed and course.
I never knew there were so many different tools to finish concrete. I'm about to get a slab laid for a small workshop and i'll be taking a lot more notice of what they are using on the day!
I hope you have seen their work on other jobs. Like they said, "You really can't fix concrete".
That's why I will never attitude anything bigger than a small stoop. I've seen professionals screw it up so, I know I will, too.
You pour concrete
If you think there are a lot of tools there, and there are, you should look at the Goldblatt and Marshalltown catalogs. This place really has a good selection of of concrete finishing tools, from wood 2 hole grip darbys to steel trowels, brass jointers and edgers, magnesium floats and edgers though. It wouldn’t take long to spend a paycheck in there! Lol
Great job guys. Thank you 😊
Very interesting in the varieties never knew about but I'm not a concrete person.
overwhelmed by the simple
I wish those kind of dedication went ot to concreting in the uk
Great content!
Man oh man, I wish there was a place like that by me!
I know 20% depth is typically what is done, but ACI requires 1/4 to 1/3 the thickness of the slab for crack control joints. Also, if your saw cutting, it should be done as soon as the machine will not Mar the surface. Waiting until the next morning is too late.
Every trade is not rocket science, but there is a science to every trade.
The apprentice with a basic set of new tools, the journeyman owning a plethora of tools new and old, the master has a few worn out tools... And the master continually amazes the apprentice with the same as his, but older tools.
Every contractor I worked for told me I was too darned fussy to do concrete work. I probably should have been a finish carpenter.... I never liked the rocker arm bull floats. They just didn't have fine enough pitch control for cutting and pushing mud around for when the rod men didn't do a perfect job, and even I couldn't do that... Never understood the really long jointer things, and I didn't like them that were rounded on both ends. I liked the Clancy tool because it it had a square back end. So, push with the round nose to cut the joint open, and use the square back end to shave/peel off the little wiggles and wobbles off to make your line perfectly straight. I ended up having the cutter made in a machine shop to my specs, and used a round edged power trowel blade to mount it on. Worked great.
Only 2 guarantees you can give about concrete is 1, it will crack, and 2, no body is going to steal it.....
Actually there is a scam going around that has lead to at least 1 driveway being stolen.
I didn't know all these tools existed. I'm not surprised by it, just had no idea.
I'd love to see more videos on concrete by Dustin even if you/he only posted them every other month.
Nice! I’m not the only tradesman that has a Lufkin Wizard in his pocket😂
I imagine for concrete workers, this is their John Wick scene from the hotel.
Love this video
Build the workbench wadsworth
Should concrete joints ever be caulked? even after a crack has formed within the joint? Or should it be left open / nothing added?
could you show how to finish and broom please thank you
A++ video!!!
Great video but when do you use mag vs steel trowels and why?
Great Info. thanks. KUTGW.
Are you kidding me? When you think it can’t get any better… this channel blows it.
Just out of curiosity, here in Southern California we use microfiber floats mag floats are not allowed on crews, does the mag floats work better for you guys in Oregon or the microfiber ones do
Dustin.....Why are some tools spring steel and others magnesium ? What is the difference ?
It's an art whatever you like that's why there so many
Hello from Davenport Iowa, Home of Palmer Chiropractic College ✌👍🔨
Finished hundreds and hundreds of steps and never used those and nose and cove tools. They're ok and lots of guys use them but I was taught by an old finisher how to finish steps without them. It's nice not to have to drag extra tools around too.
I wish he would had explained the different materials the tools are made from.
Will there ever be a follow-up vid at the spec house? Something coordinated with the new owners? It would just be neat to see how things have settled in / weathered so far.
mag floats and polishing????????
Ubicacion de tienda
🎶 track? It’s *Freewheeling* by *Lindsey Abraham* - and yes we are THRILLED to be your trusted provider.
ua-cam.com/video/_z6j9jdflds/v-deo.html
// Epidemic Sound
Victory style
Dustin, start your own UA-cam channel.
Anyone else impulse buy some concrete tools after watching this?
you can make it with wood
Well finished concrete is a work of art! I really enjoy watching our friend Andrew Camarada, but I always cringe when he 'finishes' concrete! I suppose he doesn't have the patience, nor does he seem to care about the finished look!
1st
Am I the only one who, at first glance, thought he was standing in front of a wall of rifles?
For the slab you described the tools presented are not correct for the job.
in EU we just put floortiles ...simple as that🤣
Its supposed to get hard, not be hard 😂
Never have a seen a store with all these niche concrete tools. I didn't know some of that existed. And sadly the way things are going with no skill, no care mostly illegals in concrete they will soon cease to exist bc those guy don't care and wouldn't know how to do it even if they did care.
Absolute treasure chest of valuable information you can't buy anywhere and for free! Thank you Essential Craftsman and Dustin. Two absolute masters in their crafts. ✏️📐🪚🔨