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kingc_79
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has anyone used the stone molds from www.strongmanequipment.com? I was thinkin of renting those and making my own, just wondering how it is. if it is hard or what. thats pretty much the only thing i can come up with is stones.
stone molds?
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OfWolfandMan
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I poured my first one today.It wasnt really hard,but we'll see how it turns out.Basically all I did was coat the entire inside with wax,bolted it together,then poured the cement.Liek I said..we'll see.Im nerveously waiting to see how it turns out next week
OfWolfandMan
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I have a 300(305-315??)mold,and it took 3 bags,and about 1/4 of a 4th bag to finish it.I think they were $3.79 per bag.ALOT cheeper than what most guy's that make them and sell them,sell them for
How long do you have to let them sit? Was wondering exactly how many stones one could make in 2 weeks...if they had 5 molds.
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OfWolfandMan
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I was told 7 days
OfWolfandMan
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I didnt have access to a concrete vibrator...we did alot of shaking the mold,and stirring.
Tarheel
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Hmm, so you figure there's about a 50/50 chance of it busting all to pieces when you drop it on something hard?
I work in concrete, and flatwork 4" thick takes 28 days to reach maximum strength, although you can drive on it with normal cars after 7 easily. This is standard grade 3000 psi stuff
Of course the grade you use will effect how strong they are. If I were building them, I'd take a blunt stick or even take a 2x2 or 2x4 and nail a flat square of wood on the bottom to help me tamp it in the mold. Then I would peck on the sides of the mold with a hammer (dont have to beat the shit out of it, but this will go a LONG way to helping it settle)
Not sure if this helps you any but thats my .02
I work in concrete, and flatwork 4" thick takes 28 days to reach maximum strength, although you can drive on it with normal cars after 7 easily. This is standard grade 3000 psi stuff
Of course the grade you use will effect how strong they are. If I were building them, I'd take a blunt stick or even take a 2x2 or 2x4 and nail a flat square of wood on the bottom to help me tamp it in the mold. Then I would peck on the sides of the mold with a hammer (dont have to beat the shit out of it, but this will go a LONG way to helping it settle)
Not sure if this helps you any but thats my .02
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jeremys
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this link might be of interest
basically describes using rubber balls and plaster of paris for molds
basically describes using rubber balls and plaster of paris for molds
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jeremys
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kingc_79 said:
really? the molds just sound confusing to me from reading these posts.
if i do make stones, i wonder how i'll take them with me when i move
kingc_79
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jeremys said:
i dunno, i thought u just had to wax em, then pour the concret in.
an i know what ya mean, i'm moving up to rolla 4hrs north in jan(cold as fuck up there) and i'll be toting log, farmers, hopefully 10stones, yoke, conans wheel, couple kegs, sled, weights, a homeade steel squat rack and then comes my furninture
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jeremys
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kingc_79 said:
i dunno, i thought u just had to wax em, then pour the concret in.
an i know what ya mean, i'm moving up to rolla 4hrs north in jan(cold as fuck up there) and i'll be toting log, farmers, hopefully 10stones, yoke, conans wheel, couple kegs, sled, weights, a homeade steel squat rack and then comes my furninture
lol who needs furniture?
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jeremys
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Exodus said:
good point. just hang your clothes up in the power rack. use the kegs as chairs. drape a cloth over the stones and you have a wonderful modern table. use the log as a pillow. dude, thanks for the idea i know how im going to be setting up my new house
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kingc_79
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Exodus said:
good point. just hang your clothes up in the power rack. use the kegs as chairs. drape a cloth over the stones and you have a wonderful modern table. use the log as a pillow. dude, thanks for the idea i know how im going to be setting up my new house
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sounds great, but dunno what would happen if my gf wanted to have company on training day
kingc_79 said:
sounds great, but dunno what would happen if my gf wanted to have company on training day
well sheesh bud, you would be using everything at once now will you???
example: Excuse me Stephanie.......... i need that 200lb keg your sitting on. im done with this 150lb one warming up, so you can use it now.
See............... isnt life grand!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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