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Encounter Mix

I have never seen a good looking top made with that stuff. Every picture they post or use in advertising looks like a rainbow puked all over it. They look like Mrs. Smiths kindergarten class finger p…

Replied Apr 8

Marketing

Whats the plan?

Replied Mar 11

Polystyrene beads
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Has anyone used polystyrene beads in their SCC mix in place of some cement and sand to create a lighter mix.? The idea being that the beads in the mix would create volume without the weight. Just a t…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tommy T Cook, CM Services Mar 13.

Sink Molds
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I have a client who is looking for a 6-8 foot ramp sink or trough sink. Does anyone know where I can buy molds that large?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tommy T Cook, CM Services Mar 3.

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Chris Gabbard replied to Matt Coleman's discussion 'Encounter Mix'

April 7

Chris Gabbard commented on Todd Crouch's photo 'Rub a Dub'

This was a family site. I guess all good things must come to an end!

March 18

Tommy T Cook, CM Services replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Polystyrene beads'

They are in the Dallas area. the class is free and gives a basic concept on how to do GFRC. But like all classes, it is using their cement in their shop with their water and their environment. what they teach you will change when you get back to the…

March 12

chuck anthony replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Polystyrene beads'

http://www.negamerica.com/argf-07-newsevents.html

March 12

2Stone Designer Concrete replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Polystyrene beads'

10-4 That would be great. -Justin

March 12

zach adams replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Polystyrene beads'

Wow free? Whats the catch? Wheres he located?

March 12

chuck anthony replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Polystyrene beads'

2stone, I have one to do like that so I will take some pictures of the process. I'm not a great explainer. Also, Mike Driver does a gfrc workshop a few times a year and its free. He can give you some really valuable info. Give him a call, he is a pr…

March 12

Chris Gabbard replied to Bruce Davenport's discussion 'Marketing'

Whats the plan?

March 11

2Stone Designer Concrete replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Polystyrene beads'

never tried it with foam beads but I know that some use pearlite. I would like to hear more about your technique chuck if you would elaborate. thanks

March 9

chuck anthony replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Polystyrene beads'

Mike is the one that told me how to do it. Very cool guy

March 9

Mike Cook replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Polystyrene beads'

Have to give props to the god of eps GFRC. Mike Driver He is the division manager of NEGA the supplier for arglass fiber. His cell is 214-215-2192

March 8

chuck anthony replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Polystyrene beads'

make your piece like gfrc. spray a face coat and a gfrc back coat. then mix the eps beads with neat cement and fill the mold within a half inch or so of the top. then cover that with gfrc. essentially the whole outside is gfrc and the inside is just…

March 8

John replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Polystyrene beads'

They will float to the surface.

March 7

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Polystyrene beads

March 7

Tommy T Cook, CM Services replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Sink Molds'

just before I sold ACW we did a 17' long ramp sink for a church. all one piece. we built the mold our self. it is one of the easiiest to build. if you think you will use it again, then the investement into a custom mold may be worth it. I have never…

March 2

Blair Sisson replied to Chris Gabbard's discussion 'Sink Molds'

The crete molds are sweet. The rimlocks are nice too!

March 2

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At 5:40pm on February 17, 2010, Christopher Rudder said…: thanks, i guess i get jaded regarding the enviornment, can you believe that sometimes i really need to see snow and prefer being cold to hot!
I may be in New York next week for three days and i am really hoping to walk around in mushy snow!

At 7:39am on February 17, 2010, Christopher Rudder said…: hey Chris,
don't be a hater!
its hot here but everything costs twice to three times as much because of import duties.
come visit and help me get my stuff to look as good as yours!

At 7:18pm on December 10, 2009, Gore Design Co. said…: Your new photos look great!

At 6:31pm on November 8, 2009, Gore Design Co. said…: Well thank you - and we would love to have you if your schedule permits.

At 5:29pm on November 8, 2009, Gore Design Co. said…: Hello Chris,

I like the way you did the drain on the sink in your profile photo - the color is very cool as well.