How to Make Bricks from Concrete
Make the forms you need to use for the concrete bricks., Assemble the forms with the two 48 inch (1.2 m) pieces laid parallel., Use a spray can of form release oil to aid in stripping the forms after pouring the concrete into the brick molds.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make the forms you need to use for the concrete bricks.
This requires basic carpenter tools and a sheet of .75-inch (19 mm) plywood along with 2 x 4-inch (5.1 x
10.2 cm) by 8 feet (2.4 m) lumber.
Use 9 x 4 x
3.5 inches (22.9 x
10.2 x
8.9 cm) for your brick dimensions.
Rip the sheet of 3/4 inch plywood down to 12-inch (30.5 cm) wide x 48-inch (1.2 m) long strips.
This will give you 8 bricks per strip, and the entire sheet of plywood will give you a total of 64 bricks.
Cut the side forms down to 2 x 4 inches (5.1 x
10.2 cm).
You will need 2 pieces at 48 inches (1.2 m) long for each strip.
There will be 9 pieces, 9 inches (22.9 cm) in length. -
Step 2: Assemble the forms with the two 48 inch (1.2 m) pieces laid parallel.
Begin nailing the 9-inch (22.9 cm) pieces between the two 48-inch (1.2 M) strips using either double-headed 16 penny concrete form nails or 3-inch (7.65 cm) deck screws.
When finished, you should have 8 spaces 4 inches (5.1cm) wide, 9 inches (22.9 cm) long, and
3.5 inches (8.9 cm) deep.
Lay the strips of plywood on a flat level area and spread plastic sheeting over it to keep the concrete from bonding with the plastic.
The work area will need to be left undisturbed for at least 24 hours.
Place the assembled side form on top of the .75-inch (19 cm) plastic covered plywood strip.
Either nail the side forms to the plywood or drive wooden stakes around the sides of the forms to keep the forms from shifting off of the plywood bottom strips. , -
Step 3: Use a spray can of form release oil to aid in stripping the forms after pouring the concrete into the brick molds.
Detailed Guide
This requires basic carpenter tools and a sheet of .75-inch (19 mm) plywood along with 2 x 4-inch (5.1 x
10.2 cm) by 8 feet (2.4 m) lumber.
Use 9 x 4 x
3.5 inches (22.9 x
10.2 x
8.9 cm) for your brick dimensions.
Rip the sheet of 3/4 inch plywood down to 12-inch (30.5 cm) wide x 48-inch (1.2 m) long strips.
This will give you 8 bricks per strip, and the entire sheet of plywood will give you a total of 64 bricks.
Cut the side forms down to 2 x 4 inches (5.1 x
10.2 cm).
You will need 2 pieces at 48 inches (1.2 m) long for each strip.
There will be 9 pieces, 9 inches (22.9 cm) in length.
Begin nailing the 9-inch (22.9 cm) pieces between the two 48-inch (1.2 M) strips using either double-headed 16 penny concrete form nails or 3-inch (7.65 cm) deck screws.
When finished, you should have 8 spaces 4 inches (5.1cm) wide, 9 inches (22.9 cm) long, and
3.5 inches (8.9 cm) deep.
Lay the strips of plywood on a flat level area and spread plastic sheeting over it to keep the concrete from bonding with the plastic.
The work area will need to be left undisturbed for at least 24 hours.
Place the assembled side form on top of the .75-inch (19 cm) plastic covered plywood strip.
Either nail the side forms to the plywood or drive wooden stakes around the sides of the forms to keep the forms from shifting off of the plywood bottom strips. ,
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