Been watching this and the regular price of $299. Now shows $149 at a few local locations in my area. Ordered online with a successful curbside pickup. Good reviews for small projects.
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Been watching this and the regular price of $299. Now shows $149 at a few local locations in my area. Ordered online with a successful curbside pickup. Good reviews for small projects.
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Damn. Can't find any in ca or that will ship to CA. I need this for a sidewalk this weekend! Ugh I guess I'm stuck w harbor freight 🙀
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ac Morris6 months ago
"The only negatives of this mixer are: 1) they use a single shared starter/run capacitor 2) that capacitor is made out of plastic, cardboard, and thin metal plates, so if you are in a one-man build where you need to keep the motor running for more than 10 minutes at a time, it will outright melt (mine actually caught fire!). AND, it's gonna fail just when you need it most so you'll be forced to buy from a local wholesaler who is going to charge you a premium. The one I needed ended up costing $40, which is a big percentage of the cost of the whole unit, where had I ordered from Amazon it would've been approx $10. So if you buy this unit, just go ahead and order an actual metal housing capacitor [Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBWT8LX], and replace the plastic one, and you'll get many great years of usage out of this unit. Mine is going on 7 years old now."
ac Morris6 months ago
"The only negatives of this mixer are: 1) they use a single shared starter/run capacitor 2) that capacitor is made out of plastic, cardboard, and thin metal plates, so if you are in a one-man build where you need to keep the motor running for more than 10 minutes at a time, it will outright melt (mine actually caught fire!). AND, it's gonna fail just when you need it most so you'll be forced to buy from a local wholesaler who is going to charge you a premium. The one I needed ended up costing $40, which is a big percentage of the cost of the whole unit, where had I ordered from Amazon it would've been approx $10. So if you buy this unit, just go ahead and order an actual metal housing capacitor [Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBWT8LX], and replace the plastic one, and you'll get many great years of usage out of this unit. Mine is going on 7 years old now."
I have done slabs using over 200 bags of 60lb concrete as the 60s are easier for me to handle. I have had good success in doing my project in fourths and using expansion joints in between the sections.
Not that hard doing 50 bags in a 3 or 4 hours with a small mixer.
That's the definition of hard labor. If you like doing that, cool. It's certainnly a good work out, but my back can't handle it. Concrete and roofing are for the birds, or pros I guess.
Once you get to a few yards or more the price difference isn't even although much around here. I don't mind some manual labor but I detest concrete dust. And I'm thrifty as hell, but I'm getting that crap done ASAP even if I have to pay a bit.
I agree. I'm looking for a 12x16 slab for a patio myself. roughly 3 cu is what I have it figured at and it's a lot of work. I've already got quotes for delivery and yes there is a fee for that size $100 charge in my are for under 3cuft 3-5(or 10) is $50.
There is a website that tells you how many bags it is. My project is 2.3 cuyd and it's 107 80# bags... Transporting and lifting those multiple times simply isn't worth it. It's a truck all day for me.
I've always wanted to have a concrete driveway on my sideyard. How much would it cost for a company to prep and pour concrete the size of a 2-car garage?
I've always wanted to have a concrete driveway on my sideyard. How much would it cost for a company to prep and pour concrete the size of a 2-car garage?
$7k++ ? You can lookup online to average price per square foot, etc. You'd want rebar too for that..
Thanks. The flip zip code worked....I hope it does not get canceled. Since the zip was just ~200 miles away. REally was debating pulling the trigger a few weeks ago when it was on "sale" for $349. Even with $55 Shipping, this is a deal!
I found a store with stock but can't find out how to get it shipped. Tried online and in app. Amy suggestions?
How does this compare to the Harbor Freight mixer that can be had for the same price?
The cheaper HF mixer is only 1-1/4 cubic feet and the larger one is 3-1/2 cubic feet.
We have the larger one, and while it has worked for a shed slab, several sidewalk repairs, and a narrow driveway done one small section at a time, it is very cheap and rickety.
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ac Morris6 months ago
"The only negatives of this mixer are: 1) they use a single shared starter/run capacitor 2) that capacitor is made out of plastic, cardboard, and thin metal plates, so if you are in a one-man build where you need to keep the motor running for more than 10 minutes at a time, it will outright melt (mine actually caught fire!). AND, it's gonna fail just when you need it most so you'll be forced to buy from a local wholesaler who is going to charge you a premium. The one I needed ended up costing $40, which is a big percentage of the cost of the whole unit, where had I ordered from Amazon it would've been approx $10. So if you buy this unit, just go ahead and order an actual metal housing capacitor [Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBWT8LX], and replace the plastic one, and you'll get many great years of usage out of this unit. Mine is going on 7 years old now."
ac Morris6 months ago
"The only negatives of this mixer are: 1) they use a single shared starter/run capacitor 2) that capacitor is made out of plastic, cardboard, and thin metal plates, so if you are in a one-man build where you need to keep the motor running for more than 10 minutes at a time, it will outright melt (mine actually caught fire!). AND, it's gonna fail just when you need it most so you'll be forced to buy from a local wholesaler who is going to charge you a premium. The one I needed ended up costing $40, which is a big percentage of the cost of the whole unit, where had I ordered from Amazon it would've been approx $10. So if you buy this unit, just go ahead and order an actual metal housing capacitor [Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBWT8LX], and replace the plastic one, and you'll get many great years of usage out of this unit. Mine is going on 7 years old now."
Not that hard doing 50 bags in a 3 or 4 hours with a small mixer.
Once you get to a few yards or more the price difference isn't even although much around here. I don't mind some manual labor but I detest concrete dust. And I'm thrifty as hell, but I'm getting that crap done ASAP even if I have to pay a bit.
Get a concrete truck delivery for that much concrete.
For smaller projects, if you have a truck you can rent a towable mixer loaded with concrete mix. Then drive it home, mix, and pour.
The Ryobi and other mixers are for small or hard to reach slabs, sidewalks, mixing large batches of mortar for block and brick, etc.
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There is a website that tells you how many bags it is. My project is 2.3 cuyd and it's 107 80# bags... Transporting and lifting those multiple times simply isn't worth it. It's a truck all day for me.
all in all it ain't cheap..
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBWT8LX
TODAY we're looking for a mixer to make a new quikrete walkway path..... and i see this 2 day old slick deal!?!?!?
UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We have the larger one, and while it has worked for a shed slab, several sidewalk repairs, and a narrow driveway done one small section at a time, it is very cheap and rickety.