If you want to be extra safe with your firepit then line the bottom rows with fire bricks! You can get fire bricks here: amzn.to/3rfE7TG The smaller the fire pit the fewer fire bricks you will need.
Really like the look of this. Be warned though that if you do this with standard brick and not true fire brick you could be asking for disaster. Standard concrete brick will basically explode if they get too hot. Anyone who has ever used a torch close to concrete will know what I am talking about. Just be aware. Google it.
You are correct. Fire bricks are the best to use as they are the safest. The next up are old red clay bricks since they can withstand high temperatures. The ones I used are concrete bricks which are not porous. It seems that those are not the best to use for fear of exploding however i really make simple campfires and only the edges of the bricks are exposed. It would require high heat and constant exposure to present a threat. In my design the edges are touching the flames and thats about it. Not enough to be a risk.
The bricks don't "explode" I've been making fire pits, kilns and such for years. Bricks or blocks can Crack. Rocks can kind of explode....loud pop. If you use bricks or block be smart. If it's damp, small fire, gradually dry out and increase size. Let the moisture slowly come out. Also make the pit plenty big so the bricks aren't so close to the fire. Don't build crazy over sized fires in your pit.
@@Jamman610 Concrete including pavers are very porous and holds water. That's whatmakes them hazardous when high heats are exposed to them. It's the steam pressure trying to escape
@@Jamman610I used the concrete pavers from Lowes. The face is textured and the front is wider than the back. When a dozen are put down they make a perfect circle. Because of the taper from front to back. It's hard to explain but that's also not why I'm commenting. After about the first year all of the pavers started to crack in half and fell apart. I ended up scrapping that pit and I poured a concrete square pit and lined the center with fire brick and covered the outside with a veneer stone. The stone is thin sliced and you just stick it to the outside with mortar. It's lasted 6 years now and still looks great
I would humbly recommend that you put the grate in at a higher level so you don’t have so much direct flame. Even if you use a Dutch oven, a higher grate will allow for a larger fire when needed. Hope you love it!
Two VERY Important things to include!!! 1 st..............The Foundation MUST be Perfectly level, use crushed stone for at least a 2 inch thick base for setting the starter, first course of brick. The higher you stack bricks, the more Important that will become This is particularly important in Rainy and Freeze areas of the country. 2nd........ The first 2 courses need to have an Air Gap between ALL the bricks. That is how you Feed the Fire with Oxygen and get a far less Smokey fire.
When he said 'no talking' and then just kept talking...it was just like the scene in Caddyshack where Ty is telling Danny to be the ball and does the same exact thing. This is your "zone" man. Subscribed!
Thank u sooo much! Just built one today with my leftover bricks. Looks awesome! We need to wait a bit to break it in cuz of fire restrictions right now. I live in Sweden btw. 🎉
I have one of these too. I copied a photo off of google, but I kept to the photo with 18 bricks to the ring. I was impressed with how well it performs as a fire ring, radiating the heat back off the tall wall. It also breathes really well with all the gaps letting the air get to the bottom of the fire. Toss in a few dried pine cones with some split pine and you can light it with a match... I actually use my propane torch from the workshop because, why not?
Excellent build. I camp a lot on my farm and have multiple sites. Usually I overthink firepits, plus they don't draw air as well as yours. I think I will build mine as an elongated oval to hold longer logs and give more front radiance. I also might include a grill across the layers towards the top.
I am doing the elongated oval. My first course was 34 Bricks. I am at 100 and on my 4th x course (about 1/4 of the way). I will start half courses with #5
I love it! Thank you. I would make mine larger but not as high. I have plans.😊👍 I have been putting off my plans to find the right one. This is perfect. 😊👍❤️
KInda late to the show here but awesome video. educational and a slight bit of humor. I laughed when its "ok no talking " and well good stuff. Hey keep talking and keep making videos
LOVE THIS, SO SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE, YOU DID A GREAT JOB, WE'RE ALL PERFECTIONISTIC TO SOME DEGREE IN DIFFERENT THINGS WE DO, SOME IT'S A MENTAL DISORDER CALLED OCD, OTHERS IT'S JUST BUILDING THINGS THAT LOOK PROFESSIONAL AND BUILT THE RIGHT WAY ❤
I’m going to subscribe just off of your realness and dad sense of humor!! Lmfao don’t get me wrong the fire pit idea is great but you my friend made the video(no pun intended).
Youve inspired me, so I subscribed. Thanks for sharing. When my metal firepit ring needs replacing, which it will be sooner than later I'm gonna do this. Thank you sir.
I TYVM for this, I will be including this concept into our idea for our back triangle. I appreciate the motivation behind this. PEACE and Happy SUMMER>.....
I just wonder if fanning them 'out', while attractive, is as safe as laying them the other way. Also uses more bricks. I want mine close to a fence so this design intrigued me, but if anyone has a thought about, please share!
If you staggered several open channels in the front face base layer of bricks for more fresh oxygen to feed hotter flames,.... I wonder if you'd end up w/ less smoke
Thanks! I saw the design somewhere online ie the thumbnail but there wasnt any description that went with it. So i just counted the bricks and recreated the photo but in a slightly smaller scale.
try making cheese wedged shaped form (using a spirit level to get it horizontal) from pallet wood or similar ..... then pick the spot you want & half fill the form with concrete on the bottom and pack a hard clay / sand mix to make a level surface to start building your firepit on . just a quick idea
Thats a great question. I looked this up based on yours and others comments. Fire bricks are the best to use as they are the safest. The next up are old red clay bricks since they can withstand high temperatures. The ones I used are concrete bricks which are not porous. It seems that those are not the best to use for fear of exploding however i really make simple campfires and only the edges of the bricks are exposed. It would require high heat and constant exposure to present a threat. In my design the edges are touching the flames and thats about it. Not enough to be a risk.
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If you want to be extra safe with your firepit then line the bottom rows with fire bricks!
You can get fire bricks here: amzn.to/3rfE7TG
The smaller the fire pit the fewer fire bricks you will need.
Thank you!
Really like the look of this. Be warned though that if you do this with standard brick and not true fire brick you could be asking for disaster. Standard concrete brick will basically explode if they get too hot. Anyone who has ever used a torch close to concrete will know what I am talking about. Just be aware. Google it.
You are correct. Fire bricks are the best to use as they are the safest. The next up are old red clay bricks since they can withstand high temperatures. The ones I used are concrete bricks which are not porous. It seems that those are not the best to use for fear of exploding however i really make simple campfires and only the edges of the bricks are exposed. It would require high heat and constant exposure to present a threat. In my design the edges are touching the flames and thats about it. Not enough to be a risk.
The bricks don't "explode" I've been making fire pits, kilns and such for years. Bricks or blocks can Crack. Rocks can kind of explode....loud pop.
If you use bricks or block be smart. If it's damp, small fire, gradually dry out and increase size. Let the moisture slowly come out. Also make the pit plenty big so the bricks aren't so close to the fire. Don't build crazy over sized fires in your pit.
@@Jamman610 Concrete including pavers are very porous and holds water. That's whatmakes them hazardous when high heats are exposed to them. It's the steam pressure trying to escape
@@1980Baldeagle Problem is that most people will not be wise enough to know this. I still like the concept but just want people to be aware
@@Jamman610I used the concrete pavers from Lowes. The face is textured and the front is wider than the back. When a dozen are put down they make a perfect circle. Because of the taper from front to back. It's hard to explain but that's also not why I'm commenting. After about the first year all of the pavers started to crack in half and fell apart.
I ended up scrapping that pit and I poured a concrete square pit and lined the center with fire brick and covered the outside with a veneer stone. The stone is thin sliced and you just stick it to the outside with mortar. It's lasted 6 years now and still looks great
I submit that this is the reason RUclips exists.Thanks,I'm building one today but with a grate after 1st layer to cook on.
Sounds great! We used an oven grate the first time I made the firepit cause a regular BBQ grate was too small.
How did it go, is it good to cook on
I would humbly recommend that you put the grate in at a higher level so you don’t have so much direct flame. Even if you use a Dutch oven, a higher grate will allow for a larger fire when needed. Hope you love it!
@husbandhood where can I buy an oven grate?
same this is a bad ass looking design !!!
I use an old rim from an 18 wheeler surrounded by bricks. Has good airflow and steel grating in the center to hold wood. Works great.
same
Two VERY Important things to include!!!
1 st..............The Foundation MUST be Perfectly level, use crushed stone for at least a 2 inch thick base for setting the starter, first course of brick.
The higher you stack bricks, the more Important that will become
This is particularly important in Rainy and Freeze areas of the country.
2nd........ The first 2 courses need to have an Air Gap between ALL the bricks. That is how you Feed the Fire with Oxygen and get a far less Smokey fire.
Two great points! thank you
Yes indeed... especially the 2nd - makes it function a bit like a rocket stove 🙂
Bingo 👌
You beat me to it. Too many times combustion air is an after thought.
How do put the air gap on the first two rows? I love this fire pit, I want to build one.
We’ll done, This is really cool! & bonus points for not having any leftover screws or washers ☝️
When he said 'no talking' and then just kept talking...it was just like the scene in Caddyshack where Ty is telling Danny to be the ball and does the same exact thing.
This is your "zone" man. Subscribed!
Caddyshack! A classic!! Ah the good 'ol days
i thought the same thing, he kept talking, which slowed him down
LOVE this! Thanks so much for sharing!!! I am a visual learner so it was very helpful to see it done in real time. Thank you!!
you are welcome. I'm also a visual learner.
Just did this yesterday and it turned out great. I used regular small bricks so it was a bit fiddly but not hard. Great idea. Great video. Easy.
Love this video! So honest and perfectly imperfect! Nice fire pit brother!
I was going to start counting how many times you said fire pit but was mesmerized by the building of said fire pit. Love it ♥️🇨🇦
I took a shot every time he said no talking and that's the most beautiful pile of Bricks I've sever eeeen 🥴
Nice. Personally, I would rake aways all that dry grass and put down some sand or soil. The dry grass is making me really nervous.
Thank u sooo much! Just built one today with my leftover bricks. Looks awesome! We need to wait a bit to break it in cuz of fire restrictions right now. I live in Sweden btw. 🎉
I have one of these too. I copied a photo off of google, but I kept to the photo with 18 bricks to the ring. I was impressed with how well it performs as a fire ring, radiating the heat back off the tall wall. It also breathes really well with all the gaps letting the air get to the bottom of the fire. Toss in a few dried pine cones with some split pine and you can light it with a match... I actually use my propane torch from the workshop because, why not?
Thats super sweet. Thats safer than a circle pit if you have kids around. I could see myself cooking some steaks right now and drinking a Margarita.👍
Leave some spaces on the lower levels to let air into the fire. This will reduce the smoke levels.
Excellent build. I camp a lot on my farm and have multiple sites. Usually I overthink firepits, plus they don't draw air as well as yours.
I think I will build mine as an elongated oval to hold longer logs and give more front radiance. I also might include a grill across the layers towards the top.
I am doing the elongated oval. My first course was 34 Bricks. I am at 100 and on my 4th x course (about 1/4 of the way). I will start half courses with #5
o my goodness, I love this!!! I needed some outside interest in my yard, this should do it! Thank you!
Great fire pit and just loved your commentary. Keep up the great work.
It's beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
I love it! Thank you. I would make mine larger but not as high. I have plans.😊👍 I have been putting off my plans to find the right one. This is perfect. 😊👍❤️
That was incredible! I'm wondering how to add a rack for grilling!
add larger cinder blocks to the other side and balance the grate that way. or remove the layers.
I think that’s a great fire pit and nice to look at.
Thank you!
I love this! I am definitely going to be getting some fire bricks!!
Clever! If some briks crack, this is super easy to repair!
I did it as you shared. Looks great! Thank you
So easy peasy! And beautiful work as well TY ❤
Really cool! Nice quick concise and great build
I like the tall, dry grass. Nice touch.
Ill be doing this this weekend thanks you
KInda late to the show here but awesome video. educational and a slight bit of humor. I laughed when its "ok no talking " and well good stuff. Hey keep talking and keep making videos
Thanks. It takes so much time. I really need to.
Perfect for lakeside property with the back toward the water for wind blocking.
I gotta do me one! Love it. I subscribed and gave a thumbs up! Well done!
Wow. Amazing video.
Thank you Mr. Tesler! We should hang out sometimes.
Stack a couple or three old used tires to use as a form when placing the bricks. Perfectionists tip: Be sure to remove tires before lighting fire
Well, that's an excellent idea. I love it. Thank you for this video.
LOVE THIS, SO SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE, YOU DID A GREAT JOB, WE'RE ALL PERFECTIONISTIC TO SOME DEGREE IN DIFFERENT THINGS WE DO, SOME IT'S A MENTAL DISORDER CALLED OCD, OTHERS IT'S JUST BUILDING THINGS THAT LOOK PROFESSIONAL AND BUILT THE RIGHT WAY ❤
Thank you!!
Wow ! I just salvaged some bricks tomorrow’s project!
Omg this is brilliant! LOVE it! 👍🏼❤️
Simple is better! Love it! ❤️
That's a fire pit! WOW!
This was pretty cool going to try it
Nice! I’m going to give it a shot!
I would leave a little space between the bricks for ventilation purposes
Yes I agree. I am rebuilding the pit again and will try that.
That is impressive mate!
I've had a fire pit like this for 5 years now.
Like the idea, you made it seem very easy…
might try a gravel base…cheers!
That was really good 🏆
Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
I’m gonna do this forsure, so easy and so cool
Hey, that did look easy😮.this winter, I think I'll build one.
I love the name of your channel! 😍
Very very nice! I like it! 👍😎
Great design, beautifully executed: the genius is in the details. Cheers, mate!!
Thank You!
I’m going to subscribe just off of your realness and dad sense of humor!! Lmfao don’t get me wrong the fire pit idea is great but you my friend made the video(no pun intended).
Thank you! I really appreciate it. Happy you enjoyed!
Great!!! Looks great!
Youve inspired me, so I subscribed. Thanks for sharing. When my metal firepit ring needs replacing, which it will be sooner than later I'm gonna do this. Thank you sir.
super simple. This is the way!
That's pretty nice. Thanks for sharing
Absolutely love this
Great design! I'm doing this!
@everyone
This is an amazing idea. I am going ti have ti try this. Got a few more ideas for what else they would be good for.
great project useful to know. nice looking roo!
I like this fire pit.
Wow that's a really nice fire pit very nice 👍
This is awesome! I'm doing this!
Dude, where have you been all my life!
Nice. Would like to do this, but 2 or 3 times that diameter., plus maybe put motor on all the bricks, so that it doesnt get kniocked over.
Looking good
I TYVM for this, I will be including this concept into our idea for our back triangle. I appreciate the motivation behind this. PEACE and Happy SUMMER>.....
very nice very easy thank you very much
Great video. Thanks
I think I'd use a bit of S type morter... not even noticable. Thanks, I like the style. It will get good air flow.
Great vid, subscribed to see what you will create in the future.
very good my friend ive been looking for an idea for building a forge for blacksmithing. you gave me some good ideas
Glad I could help. Blacksmith eh?
Very nice and simple.
Thank you! 😊
the best part is that it could easily be taken down and set aside for times when you dont need it or need the space for something else.
That's really nice, but I'd like to see it lit so I can see which direction the smoke goes.
thats always an issue. it often goes towards the house. I try to keep the fire real hot so there would be less smoke.
The ""no talking" sure was nice! ;)
very cool and easy, thank you
6:11 "As a perfectionist, I like to waste my time with stupidity. That's how we are, unfortunately." ROFL. That hit way too close to home.
It does look cool!
Awesome Share Sir!! Thank You!!!👍👍👍🙋♀️😉
Cement blocks don't take heat well eventually crumbling unless they are fire bricks..
Love it thank you
I like this pit. Do you recommend clay or concrete bricks?
Fire Brick is the safest.
4:07 I wish I could say this every time my wife asked me wtf are you into now???? 😆😆😆😆
Love it !!thank you!
Glad you like it!
I just wonder if fanning them 'out', while attractive, is as safe as laying them the other way. Also uses more bricks.
I want mine close to a fence so this design intrigued me, but if anyone has a thought about, please share!
Cool design, please mow and water that grass back a bit before you start a grass fire:)
Build is a pretty strong word for simply stacking bricks
If you staggered several open channels in the front face base layer of bricks for more fresh oxygen to feed hotter flames,.... I wonder if you'd end up w/ less smoke
Nice! I'd like to do this.
Pretty cool 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Thanks! I saw the design somewhere online ie the thumbnail but there wasnt any description that went with it. So i just counted the bricks and recreated the photo but in a slightly smaller scale.
Any advice for building a similar fire pit on a sloped yard?
try making cheese wedged shaped form (using a spirit level to get it horizontal) from pallet wood or similar ..... then pick the spot you want & half fill the form with concrete on the bottom and pack a hard clay / sand mix to make a level surface to start building your firepit on . just a quick idea
Absolutely brilliant...🤩x
thanks bro , cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the comment!
Ty sir this is beautifui!
Very nice.
Do you have to use a specific kind of brick? Are some bricks not very fire proof?
Thats a great question. I looked this up based on yours and others comments. Fire bricks are the best to use as they are the safest. The next up are old red clay bricks since they can withstand high temperatures. The ones I used are concrete bricks which are not porous. It seems that those are not the best to use for fear of exploding however i really make simple campfires and only the edges of the bricks are exposed. It would require high heat and constant exposure to present a threat. In my design the edges are touching the flames and thats about it. Not enough to be a risk.
@@husbandhood thank you for answering my question.