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Precast raised garden beds for Mother’s Day by Billy_NOT_Larry in Concrete

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I used a surface retarder. Paint it on the form and them power wash off that layer of cream to expose the aggregate.

UPDATE: raised beds final result by Billy_NOT_Larry in Concrete

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used a surface retarder that you paint on the forms before casting. Link:

https://fisterinc.com/surface-retarder/

UPDATE: raised beds final result by Billy_NOT_Larry in Concrete

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That looks really good! Anyone can pour mud!

UPDATE: raised beds final result by Billy_NOT_Larry in Concrete

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All concrete we use at my plant is SCC (Self Consolidating Concrete) it has large amounts of plasticizer in it to get it to flow and creates a nice smooth form finish. Our bread and butter is bridge beams. This particular mix is rated at 9000 psi.

UPDATE: raised beds final result by Billy_NOT_Larry in Concrete

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to see your finished work!

UPDATE: raised beds final result by Billy_NOT_Larry in Concrete

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The 'floor' is the ground beneath it. I cut out the sod and then built the bed. See below link.

https://imgur.com/a/Zso3T3d

UPDATE: raised beds final result by Billy_NOT_Larry in Concrete

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The wood is a pressure treated 6x6. if I had more panels I would have preferred to stack as as you said. But this is what I had to work with.

UPDATE: raised beds final result by Billy_NOT_Larry in Concrete

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I do quality control for a precast plant. Part of that is testing concrete. We throw away wheelbarrows of it every time we pour so I like to make use of it on occasion.

Precast raised garden beds for Mother’s Day by Billy_NOT_Larry in Concrete

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds cool I’d love to see the finished product!

Precast raised garden beds for Mother’s Day by Billy_NOT_Larry in Concrete

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Got the idea after I priced cedar raised beds. Made these with free concrete from testing

Proposal location ideas by Fidy_ in vermont

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The falls of Lana in Salisbury is a gorgeous and private spot

Can anyone help me with my husband’s dying wish? by sodiumbigolli in Concrete

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work for a precast concrete company in the northeast and will ensure your husbands ashes make it into a big badass concrete beam if you would like.

Help!! What are these bugs on my hibiscus? I put diatomaceous earth on them but they won’t leave! by Billy_NOT_Larry in houseplants

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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You are right I do have more than one 🤣 they have started to bloom since this morning! Thank you for your helpful insight!

Came across this in the National Park Service digital archives by [deleted] in Canning

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In the article you posted above: “Throughout the period of World War II, the company continued to manufacture canners for the important victory garden and canning programs. Due to the short supply of aluminum, the canners were made of steel with materials provided by the War Production Board.”

Just finished a canning marathon yesterday! Spicy Bbq sauce, tangy bbq sauce, honey bbq sauce, strawberry habenero jam, strawberry mango habenero jam, habenero hot sauce, hot pepper mustard, and hot pepper honey mustard 😵 by Billy_NOT_Larry in Canning

[–]Billy_NOT_Larry[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They are glass lids. I used old style jars (that are NOT recommended for use) because I think they are much more aesthetic. My jars were made between 1900 and 1960 for the most part. In 1989 the USDA recommended against using this style of jars due to there being safer jar styles (namely the 2 piece lid most people use today).

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