I need about 6-8 of these leading to the back gate.

I thought they could be bought cheaply at Home Despot, but although
they show on the Website, my local HD could not find them via SKU#.

Was thinking about DIY in mold, but surfing hasn't produced good
source. Lots of fancy stuff, but no plain vanilla hexagons.

Also: I need to figure whether the cost of the concrete (may have to
have delivered), plus cost of mold, plus hassle,
is worth it.

Is there a better source for (a) molds or (b) readymade steppers?

TIA

HB

On Nov 16, 11:09*am, Higgs Boson wrote:
I need about 6-8 of these leading to the back gate.

I thought they could be bought cheaply at Home Despot, but although
they show on the Website, my local HD could not find them via SKU#.

Was thinking about DIY in mold, but surfing hasn't produced good
source. Lots of fancy stuff, but no plain vanilla hexagons.

Also: *I need to figure whether the cost of the concrete (may have to
have delivered), plus cost of mold, plus hassle,
is worth it.

Is there a better source for (a) molds or (b) readymade steppers?

TIA

HB

How about HD's twin, Lowes? Or, go to a HD store manager to complain
about how you are going to have to go to Lowes since the HD system is
not working properly. The store managers really are motivated to keep
customers happy.

On 11/16/2011 11:09 AM, Higgs Boson wrote:
I need about 6-8 of these leading to the back gate.

I thought they could be bought cheaply at Home Despot, but although
they show on the Website, my local HD could not find them via SKU#.

Was thinking about DIY in mold, but surfing hasn't produced good
source. Lots of fancy stuff, but no plain vanilla hexagons.

Also: I need to figure whether the cost of the concrete (may have to
have delivered), plus cost of mold, plus hassle,
is worth it.

Is there a better source for (a) molds or (b) readymade steppers?


Hexagon molds, three sizes:

http://www.gardenponds.com/Paver%20M...agonSmooth.htm

DIY mold construction instructions

http://www.ehow.com/how_6363798_make...ing-stone.html

"Higgs Boson" wrote in message
...
I need about 6-8 of these leading to the back gate.

I thought they could be bought cheaply at Home Despot, but
although
they show on the Website, my local HD could not find them
via SKU#.


I don't think the average Home Despot employee could find
their ass using both hands. Seriously!

Got a Menards nearby?

On Nov 16, 9:28*am, "Jack" wrote:
"Higgs Boson" wrote in message

...

I need about 6-8 of these leading to the back gate.

I thought they could be bought cheaply at Home Despot, but
although
they show on the Website, my local HD could not find them
via SKU#.

I don't think the average Home Despot employee could find
their ass using both hands. Seriously!

Got a Menards nearby?

***No Menards. Also see above about the HD guy really tried to help;
took a lot of time; problem may be with on-line catalog.

HB

Higgs Boson wrote:
I need about 6-8 of these leading to the back gate.

I thought they could be bought cheaply at Home Despot, but although
they show on the Website, my local HD could not find them via SKU#.

Was thinking about DIY in mold, but surfing hasn't produced good
source. Lots of fancy stuff, but no plain vanilla hexagons.

Also: I need to figure whether the cost of the concrete (may have to
have delivered), plus cost of mold, plus hassle,
is worth it.

Is there a better source for (a) molds or (b) readymade steppers?


There's a required hassle-factor. You cannot get concrete delivered for a
dozen stepping stones. Oh, you COULD for about $300 with 95% of the load
going away with the truck.

No, you're going to have to buy two-three sacks of ready-mix and stir it up
yourself. Hint: Use a wheel barrow or a 5-gallon bucket with a
power-assisted stirring rod. I figure one sack (60-80#) is enough for two to
four stepping stones. You'll need that many molds if you mix the concrete a
sack at a time.

On Nov 16, 4:52*pm, "HeyBub" wrote:
Higgs Boson wrote:
I need about 6-8 of these leading to the back gate.

I thought they could be bought cheaply at Home Despot, but although
they show on the Website, my local HD could not find them via SKU#.

Was thinking about DIY in mold, but surfing hasn't produced good
source. Lots of fancy stuff, but no plain vanilla hexagons.

Also: *I need to figure whether the cost of the concrete (may have to
have delivered), plus cost of mold, plus hassle,
is worth it.

Is there a better source for (a) molds or (b) readymade steppers?

There's a required hassle-factor. You cannot get concrete delivered for a
dozen stepping stones. Oh, you COULD for about $300 with 95% of the load
going away with the truck.

No, you're going to have to buy two-three sacks of ready-mix and stir it up
yourself. Hint: Use a wheel barrow or a 5-gallon bucket with a
power-assisted stirring rod. I figure one sack (60-80#) is enough for two to
four stepping stones. You'll need that many molds if you mix the concrete a
sack at a time.

around here theres a concrete company that manufacters all sorts of
pre cast concrete stuff and sell much of it to the big box stores.
concrete pavers are so heavy they arent worth importing from china
yet.

find that local company in yor area and your all set, prices tend to
be good too......

or you could use a concrete saw to cut larger stepping stones into the
shape and size you want..

you could even use a masonary blade in a circular saw. its dusty work

On Nov 16, 12:09*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
I need about 6-8 of these leading to the back gate.

I thought they could be bought cheaply at Home Despot, but although
they show on the Website, my local HD could not find them via SKU#.


call home depots main number they will check inventory in all area
stores. its a 800 number

On 11/16/2011 12:09 PM, Higgs Boson wrote:
I need about 6-8 of these leading to the back gate.

I thought they could be bought cheaply at Home Despot, but although
they show on the Website, my local HD could not find them via SKU#.

Was thinking about DIY in mold, but surfing hasn't produced good
source. Lots of fancy stuff, but no plain vanilla hexagons.

Also: I need to figure whether the cost of the concrete (may have to
have delivered), plus cost of mold, plus hassle,
is worth it.

Is there a better source for (a) molds or (b) readymade steppers?

TIA

HB


If you have a Busy Beaver in your area they usually stock them.

John