No idea what those words mean but I'm listening... was just too lazy today to rent that gas powered packer today.Looks good, now u gotta screed it down level and flat before you start a pakin.
Not to disagree cause I am definitely a fancy pants guy who up till a year ago wouldn't have known... this size gravel actually can be leveled quite well with the proper equipment.... something tells me there are guys on RDP in that biz... my old neighbor Wyl built me his fitness area last year and actually built his entire yard with no previous knowledge of such and astro turfed and even poured a half court concrete basketball court. I was blown away... so I watched and learned. If you look back in thread you might find what his yard looks like... it was a dirt lot when he moved in 5 years ago. I call it a Home & Garden magazine yard Mexico style today.Packer for gravel? Gravel doesn't compact.
What riverroyal is saying is in construction if you fill anything with dirt it needs to be compacted but if filled with gravel compaction is not necessary
The deepest fill I did with rock was 36 feet deep and then compacted the dirt that was placed on top and the proof that the rock did not need compaction is the dirt passed 95% compaction required on the job under the central utility plant on the job
Level the rock and pour the concrete
Could be the best question of the day.... as I settle in and get the beater jacuzzi up and running [if even possible.. praise God I hope so] I will need to hop in Fernando and drive down my dirt bumpy road about a mile and through my new armed guard gate to the sushi restaurant at bottom of hill to meet the Uber dropped ladies on the asphalt road. This unfortunately is just the way it will have to be. Casualty of rural living.My only question - Is the dirt access road to the new spot traversable by hookers?
Gravel comes in so many sizes.... I think maybe my small stuff is real close to Pea gravel....https://ozinga.com/blog/crushed-stone-vs-pea-gravel-whats-the-difference/Not to argue, because I don't know anything about the subject. I do know that we tamp ballast (big gravel) after being laid down and we have trains run slow while it is compacting. Surely there's some movement that will take place before everything finds it's own level, no?
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So the "Pad" idea was kinda a revelation after I knew I'd be leaving my last place where I had the use of a neighbors created fitness area. He kinda made that area in thoughts that folks might show up and be active in a beautiful setting and he'd enjoy their company... but he's a tough fit for most people growing up tough in mean streets of LA in 60s and has a lot of scars .... serendipitously the guy that took Sweet Thang in these last 5 months just happened to mention one day that he had a overage of outdoor fitness padding at his Rubber Factory he manages nearby. I literarily was simply taking him to dinner as a means of thanking him for the care of my dog and this padding subject came about. he is going through some accounting procedures internally regarding Mexican laws releasing these pads to a non client like school districts etc that they are built for but its coming together and they are 4'x4' and 3" deep and I'll be laying them on top of that level gravel and creating an area where I can train, sunbath or whatever. I'll most likely have to come up to San Diego to buy dumbells, bench and the like for weights but gotta say this last 12 months with simple dumbells has proven beneficial so who knows.Good to read the updates @HubbaHubbaLife and Happy to hear you're in a quieter place. Whatcha building/putting on that pad?
Ha our local girls are mostly milk & diaper types not the Vegas girls you are seeing on your computer... if there are heels involved they are at the bottom of some military looking boots for rough roads.Depends on height of heels....anything over 4 inch maybe not.
Its all good fellas.... I dig the fact that my little fitness area and gravel use got us into the rock quarry sector ... just goes to show that specialties exist in all things.I wasn't going to open that can of worms for the sake of sanity and keeping Hubbas thread on track.
Hmmmmmm.... look at you mind reader.... lets just say its a 12' x 12' open space covered by the same rubber padding used by the school districts and community fitness outdoor areas.... yet looks out over the pacific ocean.Are you sure that isn't a new stripper stage you're building?
Geezus....sorry to derail the thread.Its all good fellas.... I dig the fact that my little fitness area and gravel use got us into the rock quarry sector ... just goes to show that specialties exist in all things.
Just a final gravel comment and we'll push on.... my old neighbor built a similar fitness pad using same gravel and rented a gas powered compactor and he laid a cheesy 1/2" thick rubber pad over that and a year later after many yoga/ stretching sessions the indentions from my ass had made it less than flat so I've learned and am setting mine up as compacted as possible and then laying a 3" professionally manufactured rubber mat in 4' x 4' sections for best results. Little different than a gravel driveway. I have that already.Geezus....sorry to derail the thread.
You can compact anything. But what is the area for.
Gravel compacted will settle over time meaning compaction is gone.
I park my truck on 3 inch deep gravel I placed. Yes it has pushed down and is tighter. Which is the same as renting a machine.
I can still shovel it. I can still fuck it up with truck wheels.
If you need to compact then compact. I wouldn't.
You can also throw some sand on top as you compact. It's still wont be compacted to solid but it helps fill the voids and slows rock shifting.
Compacting rock and compacting dirt is not the same. You can always pick up the top rocks as they might be wedged in but they are still not bound together.
Drive over it 20 times. Basically it will accomplish what you need.
Now back to the real topic. Lol
Being "Lazy" for a guy not used to heavy manual labor especially at 60ish y.o. is completely understandable. Yore sore.No idea what those words mean but I'm listening... was just too lazy today to rent that gas powered packer today.
Not to worry... these things take time.... theres always a planWe want to see and hear about hookers and blow, not gravel!! Common Hubba!!
Good description thanks... ah, so yes I've watched concrete workers use that technique so get it. Appreciated.Being "Lazy" for a guy not used to heavy manual labor especially at 60ish y.o. is completely understandable. Yore sore.
A "screed" is a board, typically a long straight 2"x4", 2"x6' etc. used to even out (flatten) the surface material you just placed. Technically it's used when pouring concrete to level the newly placed concrete to the top surface of the wood forms prior to floating and trowel finishing the concrete surface. In your case, it appears the screed board will need to fit inside your block "forms". It appears to me in your case you want the gravel a specific distance below the surface of the block forms. If accurate, you will want to nail/screw a smaller piece of wood such as a wood stake to the screed board to set that depth (2", 3"?) so as you drag the screed board over the forms you will drag the excess material along to other areas where low to fill in. You can use a square nose shovel or a landscape rake to drag/remove the excess material to lower areas to back fill the voids below the bottom surface of the screed board. When finished, you should have a nice even, flat surface to place your rubber mats on. If you can walk across it without disrupting the surface much, shoe prints, then you can likely be fine placing your 3" thick rubber mats on the gravel surface without disrupting the gravel underneath when you drop weights on them such as heavy barbells. If this doesn't make sense to you search up how to pour concrete and watch how they level the newly placed concrete to the surface of the forms. That should help clear up any uncertainties you may have.
killer ocean view dude.......for "cheap". gotta luvit.Not to worry... these things take time.... theres always a plan View attachment 1459890
Yup.... I've tried not having one and its impossible to be happy without one once you get one. I still after 30+ years find myself staring out at them. Always lowers blood pressure it seems.killer ocean view dude.......for "cheap". gotta luvit.
We want to see and hear about hookers and blow, not gravel!! Common Hubba!!
F.....king gold..Prioritizing Hookers over a solid foundation would be irresponsible
Firm soils before soft spoils.
Back Hoe's before Ho's.
Excavate before masterbate
Cement before seme.......nevermind
Something about water... and when ya add a valley its even better. Ocean be damned. Besides oceanfront properties get basically destroyed every year ... your good.… wasn’t exactly an ocean view…but I still own it
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Welcome.... the early haters are gone... we all about love on here now. Giddyup and don't be shy.... everyone onboard is cool nowFirst time clicking this thread….love it….reads like something from many years ago……screw the haters!
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Whoop Whoop... Breaking News girls... I spent 5 hours today with the 30 yr old "Fitness Model" who just moved in my last apartment. Apparently identifying as a "Fitness Model" is code for FansOnly Kooch POV gal! Daddy may be back in the game here shortly.... I know I know; pictures or it didn't happen... but as you guessed this daddy doesn't wanna lose the game before kickoff just to take a few beatoff pics for my boys. We got stoned and she drove with my help to establish utilities and kinda get a feel for the small downtown area. Super cool hip youngster from Diego gonna film "Content" Kooch film in that VIP apt... I just bet she's got lots of gal pals gonna be down often..... here I go; lying in wait like a 70 year old catfish belly to the bottom watching surface movements. Stay thirsty.....
The only "fitness" you should be worrying about is Fitness dick in the next little fajita your workin on!Next step is laying 3" rubber flooring .... hoping to grab that this week so I can begin my fitness stuff again.
WINNING COMMENT!The only "fitness" you should be worrying about is Fitness dick in the next little fajita your workin on!