The Secret to Finishing Concrete Ep.84

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  @micahagresta · 5 years ago

  This guy needs to be put into some type of hall of fame.  His attitude on work ethic and craftmanship is a great lesson for everyone to have!!!!

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• QO

  @qorpraltv5276 · 6 years ago

  Shout out to all my concrete brothers. Most people don't realize how important and valuable our trade is. It's also called hard work for a reason.

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• KI

  @kirkswater · 5 years ago

  I’ve been in marketing, presentation and sales for over 30 years now and I must say that this is by far one of the very best presentations I have ever seen on any subject! &nbsp;I just finished a few weeks ago a small concrete-cantilevered coping Job around a swimming pool and everything explained and shown here is not only right on the money but scripted and edited and a level of entertaining professionalism I don’t remember ever seeing on YouTube. &nbsp;I will become a lifetime supporter and subscriber of this Channel. &nbsp;Thanks for all you folks do, it’s well appreciated! &nbsp;<s>Kirk</s>

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• GA

  @garyschraa7947 · 5 years ago

  Makes me want to cry thinking back to how hard my Dad worked on every patio job , or driveway , or garage floor , or slab . &nbsp;I&apos;m 57 now , but way back then I could help him during summer vacation but not always . He mostly always worked alone and he was extremely good at it . Watching him hand tamp and bull float and Fresno float and slide around on stainless steel trays putting a perfect finish was a joy to watch back then . He passed in 1993 at 56 y/o . [side note] &nbsp;Some of his tips to me at 13 y/o seemed like magic in my eyes . &nbsp;#1 when pouring concrete next to an existing structure - mix a bag of sugar in a bucket of water and brush onto stucco etc then wash the splatter off later with a hose . #2 pool deck finish -sprinkle rock salt &nbsp;#3 &nbsp;when pouring an addition to an existing slab -drill holes , drive in concrete nails - mix elmers glue into the mud . #4 let concrete cure under an inch of water to make it stronger when needed . Thanks for the memories &nbsp; . Lastly , back then there were no concrete pump trucks , just long shutes

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• RI

  @rick877147 · 6 years ago

  I&apos;ve had many customers say I&apos;ll help ,which in my mind increases my price.But you sir it would&apos;ve been an honor

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• EL

  @elnafinn · 5 years ago

  The guy just oozes confidence and knowledge You would trust him to take your appendix out

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• JA

  @jakeschroeder1553 · 6 years ago

  Everyone thinks that concrete is simply mix, pour, wait when in reality the complexity and timing of every single step is the difference between getting it done and getting it done right.

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• AR

  @armyofshea7941 · 6 years ago

  I took your advice and tried it. Results reflect experience level. &nbsp;Two different pours. On the first, we exceeded expectations and it’s beautiful. On the second, we underestimated required labor, and it looks like a 4th grader finished it. None the less, it is our work, and we are better people for it. Thank you for pushing us.

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  @StarrTile · 6 years ago

  So glad they threw in the void at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9UrR31RGVI&amp;t=960">16:00</a> ....it was bothering me a lot 👌

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• AD

  @adampottmeyer452 · 5 years ago

  A proud moment for me. I had to fix a pipe under the city sidewalk which required busting out said sidewalk. Late on the day when the mud had been poured and me and my buddy who were doing the work were almost done, an old Mexican rode by and said &quot;nice finishing&quot;, it makes me very happy remembering that moment.

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• JO

  @Jonzuber · 5 years ago

  When installing concrete, it’s always good to have a few extra people available to help than what you think you’ll need. This is especially true if the slump of the concrete is 4” or less.

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• NI

  @Nickgowans · 6 years ago

  There are few things more relaxing than watching some skilled and experienced tradesmen really nailing their art. Thanks Scott

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