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**genecarp** · 05-24-2008, 05:05 PM

i like this part,

love pouring concrete

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**genecarp** · 05-24-2008, 05:07 PM

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billy d · 05-24-2008, 06:01 PM

Hay gen that looks fun man. I've done loads of pours and that looks more fun than a 5 meter wall coming of a dead wall.I don't really know but I beleive the secret is in the polishing.Looks sweat man more power to you.Keep the pics coming.

artisanstone · 05-24-2008, 06:51 PM

What is your form made of? From the pics, it almost looks like plexiglass.
Very nice.

6stringmason · 05-24-2008, 07:10 PM

ahhhh pouring.

Doesnt plexi add alot to your materials? I always use 3/4" melamine. I can usually get two pours out of one sheet by just flipping it over.

And Buddy Rhodes products!!?!?! You must have money to burn.

**genecarp** · 05-24-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 6stringmason

ahhhh pouring.

Doesnt plexi add alot to your materials? I always use 3/4" melamine. I can usually get two pours out of one sheet by just flipping it over.

And Buddy Rhodes products!!?!?! You must have money to burn.

our 3/4 is a bit cheaper than melamine, that 1/16'' mat on top is ptlg, the finish that it produces cant be compared to mellamine, its glass, with beautiful movement, the buddy containers are from our early days. we still have containers around the shop. G

CJKarl · 05-25-2008, 04:40 AM

Keep the pics coming! I know NOTHING about concrete countertops. And would love to learn.

CJKarl · 05-25-2008, 04:41 AM

Well besides the fact that they're made of concrete.

6stringmason · 05-25-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by genecarp

our 3/4 is a bit cheaper than melamine, that 1/16'' mat on top is ptlg, the finish that it produces cant be compared to mellamine, its glass, with beautiful movement, the buddy containers are from our early days. we still have containers around the shop. G

I heard that about the finish. NEver tried it though.

tkle · 05-25-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by genecarp

our 3/4 is a bit cheaper than melamine, that 1/16'' mat on top is ptlg, the finish that it produces cant be compared to mellamine, its glass, with beautiful movement, the buddy containers are from our early days. we still have containers around the shop. G

Ptlg?

**genecarp** · 05-25-2008, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by tkle

Ptlg?

its a plastic sheetgood, 4x8, plastic coke bottles are made of this, it actually measures more like 1/32. i may have a letter or 2 mixed up, we have been using this about a year now for our smooth pours. i will confirm its full name and lettering.

tgeb · 05-25-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by genecarp

its a plastic sheetgood,

That explains why at first glance I thought you had water in the bottom of the form.

Looks good, G please post the progress pics.

CJKarl · 05-25-2008, 04:30 PM

So the bottom of your pour will become the top after it sets?

**genecarp** · 05-25-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CJKarl

So the bottom of your pour will become the top after it sets?

yes, that is one way , i often use this technique, pouring in the shop allows greater control, and your bottom surface becomes the finished top. we also do cast in place. which is poured on site, on top of finished cabinets, that technique requires us to finish the top side of the pour.

Jason W · 05-26-2008, 08:37 AM

Do you use a pre mix concrete? I was thinking about trying it for my in home project this fall.

22rifle · 05-26-2008, 09:41 AM

Sweet stuff man!

6stringmason · 05-26-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason W

Do you use a pre mix concrete? I was thinking about trying it for my in home project this fall.

If youre going to do it yourself I would suggest using Quikcretes 5000 psi mix. Its very consistent, easy to use, and gives a nice finish.

Unless youre going to be manufacturing them full time quikcrete is the way to go.

**genecarp** · 05-26-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 6stringmason

If youre going to do it yourself I would suggest using Quikcretes 5000 psi mix. Its very consistent, easy to use, and gives a nice finish.

Unless youre going to be manufacturing them full time quikcrete is the way to go.

i agree , we mix our own, and use sakrete 5000, sakrete also makes a crack resistant that is 4000 psi, it will also work for you.

mdshunk · 05-26-2008, 01:58 PM

Is there a standard text on concrete countertop fabrication? Is there a place online that is generally agreed to be the most economical source for finishing supplies? Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like most of the work is the polishing and finishing, and the actual form making and pouring is a skill most guys probably already have.

**genecarp** · 05-26-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mdshunk

Is there a standard text on concrete countertop fabrication? Is there a place online that is generally agreed to be the most economical source for finishing supplies? Correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems like most of the work is the polishing and finishing, and the actual form making and pouring is a skill most guys probably already have.

actually its reverse, the form building is where most of the time is, i showed you one, very basic form, the forming must have the accuracy of cabinet work, and getting used to everything being reversed is pretty intense. when we pour with the table surface becoming the finished top (flipping it) the plastic that we pour on is so good, there is very little to do after stripping and flipping. light sanding, and sealing is not that time consuming. other types of surfaces (exposed aggregate, acid stains, press technique) these require more work after releasing from form. there is no standard text, fu tung cheng has a couple of good books to start with.