I have desired one of these for what seems like ages. So I thaught I would share my way of building one of these. Most builds like this are done the other way around by carving out the insides of the pool then adding mesh and cement, but I am doing it the opposite way like concrete sink benchtops are made. I will also try and make it as lightweight as I can by adding a thin layer of fiberglass/cement instead of a thicker layer of cement with mesh. This whole deal will all become clearer when I post updates to the thread..

First some transition curve measures for shallow and deepend..



Time to decide the pool style. I selected keahole style and made a outline template from a scrap piece of 5mm plywood..



Styrofoam is exelent for carving and sanding out shapes. I have used the outline template to sharpie on the lines for roughly cutting the styrofoam to the desired shape..



Time for some cutting! Check back soon.. 

Looks pretty sick already! Looking forward to see your next update

Sick!

sick man!!!

already know this is gonna turn out awesome

Looks good so far, man! Can't wait to see it finished.

cant wait to see what this looks like man. you always make the sickest shit

this is gonna be tight makes me wanna go make a bowl for myself

Awesome to share my build progress with you lot. Thanks guys!

Using the outline template to cut the four pieces of styrofoam..



Aligning and gluing the styrofoam..



Now waiting for glue to cure and making shaping templates! Check back soon.. 

110% sure this will end up super sick!

Stoked to see how good this turns out!

Seems like an interesting way to go about it

Kinda looked like a guitar or something at one point haha

lmfao...that actually hit me too earlyer today. I was like.. 

Sorry for not having the time to do a lot of frequent updates on this project. Its slowly progressing, but I wish I had the time to get it done faster. Ahh well..here`s the shaping templates though. They will be used as a reference for the transitions when I get to the shaping of the actual pool..



Next step - shaping the styrofoam! Check back soon.. 

I'm really excited for this project. I've never seen a pool done like this. Can't wait to see it take shape

Cool! I like shaping like this and making molds this way. Then pour the cement mix, let cure and boom!! instant silky smooth shape ready for use..

The curved sides have been sanded smooth before transitions are shaped..



I have started to shape the shallow to deepend transition too..



Shape is finally starting to show a little bit! Stay tuned for next update.. 

 guys

Shallow to beepend transition shaping all done..



Slowly getting there, but lots more shaping to go..



Finally starting to look like the insides of an actual pool! Check back soon.. 

wow i only just came accross this thread! looks awesome bakko your the man!!! cant wait to see the finished product!

it will be awesome

Looks amazing. Can't wait for new steps.

Thanks for following the progress guys! 

Almost done shaping the styofoam. Soon ready to be covered in fiberglass..



But first one last careful shaping of the curves so they are just right! Stick around.. 

Awesome! Cant wait for the fiberglass!

woah this is gonna be rad bakko