Finally! A creative DIY KZread channel that isn't from some god awful American! Really cool stuff. Thanks!

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much

@The_man_himself_67

3 жыл бұрын

I once searched for 'how to sharpen a chisel'. Found a video of a large American fellow feeding his chisels into a chisel sharpener. "That's how I do it" he said. Lol. But seriously, that is a bit harsh.....lots of them are Canadians 😄

@harryinhuahin1272

3 жыл бұрын

I expect you have no idea how racist this is... Or perhaps you don't care...

@Googaliemoogalie

Ай бұрын

American isn't a race. Lol but perhaps you didn't know that?​@@harryinhuahin1272

Famous last words of any man doing DIY - “I don’t think my wife is going to get too upset”

DIY projects crossed with a civil engineer, great combination! Loved the Roman techniques with the ratchets 😂 👏🏽

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

What a brilliant way to move the slab!

Great job Stuart. Your channel is right up there with the best. You're an excellent teacher on top of your proper diy skillset.

You are a natural at presenting. Found your content so inspiring. You should be on prime time TV. Many thanks Dr Jackson

This channel is good enough to be on mainstream TV. Bloody brilliant videos.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you think so. At least on my own channel I have complete control over everything

Another great video. I particularly liked your concrete vibrating method and Roman lifting ideas!

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

mate, this is awesome. I really like how you proceed methodically with your projects and don't just "jump in and fix mistakes along the way" like so many other channels here. Nothing like someone who knows what he's doing!

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you very much

Great, flipping heavy is definitely a calm engineering phrase and not one I’ve come across on site 😂thanks for another cool project 👍👨🏻‍🏭

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

In 30 years of working for contractors it's not a word I have ever used before either however these days I have to be more KZread friendly I think. I did actually record it with 3 different phases so I could decide later but my wife made it clear which one I should use!

hahaha i am bridge engineer working in the UK. When I you made the groove in the concrete i was stunned! I specify this all the time for new brisges and structures in general. Later you said that you are an engineer and things started to make sence to me. Nice project and thanks for sharing the video! best wishes

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

That was a mini version of the drip detail on the first bridge I worked on as a young engineer on the M4 in Wales

@LeotsinidisN13

2 жыл бұрын

​@@ProperDIY Explains a lot ! Drip details has been prooven a crucial detail especially with the weather in UK. The things you have to do early in your career usually are the things that you usually never forget:) I studied in Wales (back in 2005) and used to live in Pontypridd (I have driven the M4 many times) and now in Scotland. You having a civil/structural engineering background explains the reasons in a lot of things that you do to tackle your projects, that I now vigorously bingewatch! thanks again for your amazing content! Please keep them coming as they are a source of not only ideal reference points for DIY projects but also for motivation!

Stuart, your videos are a pleasure to watch, so clear and you make things easy to understand, you my go to DIY’er ! Hope you have many enjoyable beers at the table ! Best wishes Michael.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Great project! And love the references to civils as no other channel adds that element!

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I can't get away from it!

@samrix5793

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProperDIY yeah I can imagine it's fairly 'built' in... I'll get my coat

Awesome idea, even better execution. Impressive workmanship

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Lovely job on the table. I reckon you need to make your logo out of metal, heat it up and brand these bits of furniture 👍

It's really fun to see the 'Roman techniques' for moving the heavy table top - along with all your "Hi, I'm an engineer" little additions :)

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

Wow, love how calmly and planned your projects are. Shows it can be done. With the right approach and tools 😁

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Nice job and pleasing result - as you would expect from the intelligent application of knowledge and TLC. A comment on tables in general and bar tops in particular. : my English background ensures that I am most comfortable standing up at the bar, with one foot on a foot rail. This suggests building a bar with the top at ELBOW HEIGHT. This will make the whole structure potentially top heavy unless some ballast is added below. The foot rail can be used as the basic carrier for some form of ballast. The elbow height I find something of a necessity these days : I am at present in my late 80's and find standing and bending at the same time to be a painful experience, and the elbow height really helps.

Brilliant video. Literally the only bit I could do myself would be lifting the concrete at the end. Lol.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

A true engineer using what you know to improve your projects. I've loved concrete projects for a long time and dying to have a go soon

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are enjoying them.

Another well-produced video sprinkled with humour and tons of useful information. I like how you intersect the worlds of civil engineering and DIY!

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

I like your techniques and humorous delivery, thank you.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

Got to say when i do some diy , your channel is my go to reference from now on, love it...

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks

Hi Stuart, yet another excellent video project. Your background always shines through when it comes to planning and method, and yet watching some of your out takes, I know it doesn't always go right first time. I thought the use of an old sander to vibrator was pure genius. I started my working life as a painter & decorator with my Dad, and can attest to the "rain drip" on all wooden window & door cills. That I'd get a clip on the ear for not hitting them with my brush. Oh happy days. Kind Regards, Barnacle Bern. 👍👍👍

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Than you for your comments. Yes, always learning and no everything goes right!

I applaud your moving skills I'm going to need this

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

sweet video! love all the tips, especially small things like measuring the quantity of ballast with the buckets

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Absolute genius craftsman! Thanks for this video, another fantastic build, enjoy your drink!

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

your a brilliant teacher, love the precision.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great video going to try this out I love how the engineer side of you comes out especially about the drip line underneath. Other channels wouldn't go into this much detail so fair dues! You do know with your subtle hint of not having an air compressor a lot of companies are going to be throwing them at you now!

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have no problem with accepting any free compressors however I'm still waiting. If I do get some, I will pass any spare onto you for being the first to recognise it!

Hi I really like to watch your videos ,, in fairness you explaine them very well ,and teach people like me to turn ,,,thank you Barrie Evan's

Simple yet effective

Excellent video. We made our outdoor table using slate from a snooker table ( the ones without the pockets, didn't fancy losing my drinks!!!). We built legs from concrete blocks then dressed them with stones.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That must have been solid!

Absolutely love it.

Just goes to show preparation is 90% of the project. Rush it at the start and the finished product will show it. Nice job.

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I do spend some time planning

Brilliant video Stu keep up the great content 👍

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - will do

Great fun to watch your pieces; and as others have said so well organised and clearly presented.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Fabulous project very well filmed. Thank you!

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Quickly becoming one of my favourite channels👌🏻

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Some great tips there. I was planning to replace our broken bird bath with something formed from concrete, but I may try something like this too. Thanks.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

A perfect project

Nice project, hope you enjoy using it. Cheers 😃👍

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It was well used over the summer for many glasses of wine!

Good job and lots of tips here. Really enjoying your vids and genuinely look forward to them

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Somewhere Else - I can always rely on you!

Cant see it blowing over in the wind nice build thank you 👍👍

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

I cant move it so I'm sure the wind won't!

Love this build

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Good

Hi, excellent build. Love the black concrete look. Brilliant job. 👍👌

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes the black came out better than I thought

Wow that was really nice and it looks good too.lots of hard work gone into it.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm very pleased with it

Well done, looks great.

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

That's a cracking table really well done. 👍

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

That is awesome !

A drinking table! Why didn't I think of that?!?? Great vid as usual. 👍👍👍👍👍

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Another great video Stuart, your a class act 👍

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you

Great work will be trying that myself very soon 👍🏻

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck

Proper props from the US! Keep up the fun content!

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Will do

A great build. Well done

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Another quality video, and a great looking table! - Loved the calculation on the top = "flippin heavy" :-)

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Looks like a beauty.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Lovely job...really solid table!

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

What a cracking result! Content and production quality is amazing nevermind for a new channel!

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Good video Stuart.👍👍

Brilliant video, well put together I really enjoyed this. Great instructions and idea.... fab Stuart

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great video, loving the channel found the other day scrolling through all videos now 😀

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

An excellent video. Thank you. I would like to see a bit more of the joinery method that you used if you happen to be doing another project with similar legs at some stage.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I know - I had to cut things a bit tight as the video was very long to start with. I could make an hour long video just on the timber base - but people don't necessary want that level of detail. I'm am planning to be able to provide both

Good result, you could do an outdoor kitchen series using the same techniques.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I'm feeling tired all ready thinking about it

Great job 👏

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Great video. Loved the comment about the wife not getting upset with you using kitchen utensils. I have a habit of using one of those flat kitchen icing spreading knives for tapering jointing compound when doing plasterboard repairs. Drives the wife batty :-) But such a perfect tool for the job !

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

We have to use the best tool for the job and unfortunately sometimes that comes from the kitchen!

Nice job

Great job looks the nuts

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Wish i had found this channel ages ago

Top notch work mate👍

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Really excellent ❤

Great stuff. Most enjoyable.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Bravo nicely done mate 👏 👍 👌

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Super interesting! thanks for your efforts :)

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Excellent build mate 👌

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

Great job! That table looks awesome, think I'll be giving that a go as well. P.s. really enjoying the videos 👍

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad - it keeps me going

Great work 👍🏼

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nice build. How did you attach the top to the frame? Or is it held there on its own weight?

@guyemmott4009

3 жыл бұрын

Was about to ask the same.. (for a friend of course)...🤔😉

@skf957

3 жыл бұрын

Same here...

@staffordian

3 жыл бұрын

and me 😁

@interdiction2

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. I know it's heavy but knowing my luck it would get pushed off-centre and then fall through the middle of the frame. Shame there aren't any brackets/fixings cast into the concrete.

@captainbarnes923

3 жыл бұрын

Always some b*gger asks the question I wanted to ask :)

For the edges of the silicon, tape up with masking tape before applying and rounding. Press through like you did with the ex-camel, leave and peel the next day. I did similar for a number of large post caps, worked well, bloody heavy to lift though :) I do enjoy your humour!

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea

Really brilliant channel!

@ProperDIY

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

Another great video, thanks

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

nice great work

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Roman techniques! That's such a flex. Could get get some help, right? Oh right, not tricky enough!

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

No, I just don't think my wife would be able to lift enough of this to help me. I always work on my own - see my other videos!

Im a little confused as to why you think the rebar going around the outside of the form will make the concrete stronger? Wouldnt it be better to have it say, going diagonally across the piece, to add rigidity?

Nice one

Ive found in the past the excess silicon comes of really easily if you only let it go off for a few hours (just need to be carefull as the good edge you've made will still be soft, but the excess comes off great this way

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

I'll try that next time

Imagine having a man like this around the house #goals

Good video. Thank you

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Would be good to do a “how to hang an internal door”!

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Funny you should ask that - already filmed - out soon - just for you!

Ex camel 🤣 Lovely looking table, great project.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Wow. That's really cool. I dread to think how much something like that would cost in a garden centre!

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That's what my wife said!

As always fist class job 👍

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I loved all your videos. This one was so interesting! It would be really good to meet for a beer. I have no idea where you are from. I'm 12 miles north of Cambridge. I'm learning so much from your informative videos.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I would love to but I'm really too busy making things for the house and KZread to get out these days. You'll have to just keep watching!

Use a sharp wood chisel held vertically and drag it like a scraper to remove the silicone, it comes off in one go.

Great job, I'm surprised at how well the sander worked, I was wondering how you were going to get a vibrating poker in there.

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

One day I'm going to buy one and really go to town on it!

Really good that - just thinking about the drip bead around the underside could you place a dowel / profile into the cement to form it - saves the grinding -

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

I did about doing that but as the concrete contained quite large aggregate, it was quite difficult to push anything into it and easier to float off flat without anything in the way so decided to cut it after

Hi Stuart, have just found this channel and I've been binge watching on and off all, day and what a cracking site it is. I've learned so much, but please for goodness sake put a screw in the head of that yard brush will you. Peace and love ✌❤ Bob

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your comments. Once I've completed all the jobs around the house and I'm looking for ideas for video I'll fix the yard brush!

Nice project! I really liked the execution and all the little details. The joinery used looks fantastic too. 12:30 Would having metal caps set in the concrete to cover the tops of the legs be ill-advised here? The question of what metal to use would arise of course and I think aluminium would be out leaving just iron as candidates. Then stainless might be optimal as anything else would eventually corrode. But would water ingress cause even more problems with the metal caps? 12:40 I've seen scorching used in timber construction before the tar sealant is applied. That might be unsightly so the bottom parts of the legs could be painted black to disguise it. But charring and then having tar applied would probably make painting over impossible. Perhaps just charring the bottom surface of the legs could work? Coming to think of it, this would be even suitable for the tops of the legs, being careful not to overdo it and compromise the joins. 12:45 Could rods be pressed in the concrete before it sets as an alternative? Or would that be harder to achieve than simply grinding the concrete afterwards?

Great build. Wasn't planning on making a concrete table. Hmmm...🤔🤔🤔. The longevity of the concrete table out beats a wooden one. Will it keep my old lady happy. 🤣🤣🤣

@ProperDIY

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so

Really wanted to concrete my breakfast bar, think it'll be well north of 200kg on PDs estimate, might need a tad reinforcing.. great vid though!

Thanks for this. The glass top blew off my garden table in this storm we've been having, gutted. This could be a solution to replace the table top with something stronger. What's the thinnest do you think I could get away with using this process?... as I'd prefer to not have it as thick as the on done here.

Hey, I have an idea. You could just lay an extra panel on the bottom of the mold to make that drip edge. Also, since you were sanding the edges to form them when you first cracked the mold, could you just skip the caulk?

@70ki70

Жыл бұрын

The caulk also prevent the cement and water to drip off the mold