• Once the rebar cages for columns or beams are in place, place wooden forms around them so that the concrete inside the forms will be the width, depth and height that you wish your finished columns to measure. You can always reuse the nails used to connect the wooden forms together to reduce the waste of materials and overall cost of the project. The wooden boards can also be reused. Use plumb or level to straighten.
• Be sure to drill the holes needed for the pins before pouring concrete. Be sure to place your pins right after you finish pouring the cement.