You are consistently helpful thank you Mike

Thanks Mike! I always appreciate your videos. They’re very helpful for DIYers like me.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Justin!

Thanks for the teaching mike,now I need to go get me one of those and get practice to become a professional like you 👍

Laser levels are undoubtedly one of the most important tools to come out in the last 30-40 years. If cost is a concern, you just need to remember what you are saving in labor. It took what was always a 2 man job and turned it into a 1 man job. If you’re still using a builders level and not a laser for these kinds of leveling operations, you’re losing money. People tend to get confused on one thing - The laser base is sending out a laser signal at a completely random, but level, elevation. The sensor picks up that random but level elevation and then the real ‘business end’ is the bottom (or top) of the rod. The bottom or top of the rod has to be set on a known elevation and then that elevation can be transferred around the site. Or it can be used as an averaging tool like you showed in the video. Also, you can use virtually anything for a rod. As long as it stays rigid and you can firmly attach the sensor, it’ll work. You could use a tree branch, in a pinch.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Good info, This is one of my most useful tools. It paid for itself in no time. I still see some contractors using a transit once in a while and can't understand why. Maybe old habits are hard to break I guess.

Great video Mike. Thanks.

Greatest and positive elaboration good thanks

As always great video Mike! I am in no way a “ grade expert” but have shot a few and your explanation is simple and to the point. The one thing I was taught and keep in mind is Up is Down, Down is Up with the target.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

You're right, I could have been more clear with that.

Thanks for the practical video. From the background noise, it sounds like you work for a zoo.

Great topic! Very informative and helpful. Thank you

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Outstanding >>>very educational , thanks!

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Mike always good to watch your vids You make me wanna do concrete for a living ..... im inspired my friend..

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandon!

Great informative video! Good job guys

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. How are things in California? Is it business as usual for you?

@OdellCompleteConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeDayConcrete Everything is going great over here, lot of work. Headed to Arizona soon to do a lot of work on my property there.. those videos will be fun! How's business for you?

wow thats a hell of a sill

Thanks teacher !help lot

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Mike Day! : ) What iyo is the best & cheapest (base) material 4 outside driveway approach. Approx : 26'x60' @ 4-6" thick ......Stone, sand, crushed concrete,or dirt after grading the area ? TY!

Great info

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for the video! What brand/model grade rod do you use? I'm not seeing any good options on Amazon - there are a half-dozen brands selling the same cheap-looking rod.

What are you using for a grade stick? The one i bought has a joint that seems to always be in the way.

Thanks Mike you never know what you know until you know.

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

I know, haha.

@crazyhandshands9028

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeDayConcrete You are amazing..

Hi Mike, I just started my concreting company and am still finding it quite tricky quoting projects. If possible, please make a video describing the quoting process. Thank you so much for videos, they’ve helped me out so much 😭💓.

@peters6850

Жыл бұрын

When first starting, how hard was it to find customers?

Mike... how do you get your level if you don’t have a foundation wall and your working to forms? Chalk line on boards? Or set the boards to level height?

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

I try to set the forms to height. Sometimes if the form is too high, I will mark it and snap a chalk line on it.

Hi Mike, does the grade stick have to be leveled to get accurate elevation?

Top con are the best. Calibrate them yourself easy

Measuring up from the dirt must be prefaced by saying there is no elevation requirement on the plans. Also it assumed the dirt was set to the correct grade.

What’s a model of that’s self leveling!?

Heck of a sill plate on there ...

Rechargeable battery?

Where does the falling water lead?

Invert the rod trick next

Bro the chupacabra just waiting in the woods for you to turn off the camera no cap

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Wow! I guess transits, 4 ft levels, LINE LEVELS! are now neanderthal stuff. I must be gettin old😟

@MikeDayConcrete

3 жыл бұрын

John, no worries, I'm old too. I used a transit for years before this.

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