building an outdoor kitchen for my off grid cabin

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  • Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2022
  • In this video I build an outdoor kitchen .This has been one of my favorite projects so far . I use it all the time and it's a joy to cook on . food always tastes so good outside! I pour a little concrete and build a block grill. I turn an old slab of pine into a nice outdoor counter top, and I cook some really tasty burgers.
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  • @michaelburkett6825
    @michaelburkett6825 Год назад +312

    A man who cleans his tools is a real man. I'm almost 60 now and I grow up with my Dad a carpenter and my grandpa a survivor of the Great depression both taught me me take care of your tools and they'll take care of you.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +20

      Thats a good rule to follow !!

    • @AW-md2ew
      @AW-md2ew Год назад +1

      You said survivor of the great depression 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @ronb6182
      @ronb6182 Год назад +4

      I always clean my craftsman tools after working on the car. I just use 91 percent alcohol and they clean up good. I like my tools clean before they get put in the tool box. 73

    • @FelixtheMetalcat
      @FelixtheMetalcat Год назад +1

      Yes they will....I too learned from that school !

    • @RenKnight347
      @RenKnight347 8 месяцев назад +3

      That is exactly what my late father used to basically say:
      The job is not complete until the tools are cleaned up, properly stored where they belong and the shop is clean.

  • @kitmason2718
    @kitmason2718 Год назад +535

    Any young man who gets out and builds, and learns along the way , has my respect. GOOD JOB young man!!! New SUB>

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +18

      Thank you !! short of entering that specific trade its the best way to learn

    • @aphrodite891
      @aphrodite891 Год назад +5

      Totally agree. Sub'd as well.

    • @zachb1494
      @zachb1494 Год назад +4

      Very nice! I’m going to build an outdoor kitchen this summer. It will be made entirely of adobe. Have already over 90 9x7.5x3 bricks made all by hand. Using the clay soil and arroyo sand for the bricks. Will use your design or very similar. Good work!

    • @joberthair5827
      @joberthair5827 Год назад +1

      I will never earn your respect 😂

    • @omulamfibie
      @omulamfibie Год назад +2

      Does LEGO count?

  • @unocr3d
    @unocr3d 8 месяцев назад +77

    An honest 10/10 video. I don’t need music and constant talking in my videos. Show me something worth my time like this guy has, and I can learn while being entertained.

  • @randymiller3583
    @randymiller3583 Год назад +151

    I think everyone watching this wishes we all could have a off the grid place about now! Awesome job Sir

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +8

      Thanks !! It’s a pretty nice way to get away from the rat race . I’m putting the finishing touches on another video right now I built a smoker / oven to go in the block grill

    • @mobilnistudio
      @mobilnistudio Год назад +1

      Only an American would come out to woods and bring blocks and concrete to make stupid burgers. Foundation and all... Dear Lord...

    • @petersvensson1014
      @petersvensson1014 9 месяцев назад +10

      He did a wonderfull job
      And you just wish that
      You could taste one of
      Those burgers 😎🤘

    • @jamie-a-lupine
      @jamie-a-lupine 7 месяцев назад

      @@mobilnistudio AMERICA FUCK YEAH. (eagle screech) are you jealous of my freedom and burgers?

    • @mrbuffoff
      @mrbuffoff 2 месяца назад

      Us Americans do it BIG! ​@@mobilnistudio

  • @Qpitmaster
    @Qpitmaster 10 месяцев назад +134

    It felt like I was watching a show on PBS. Quiet commentary. Step by step process. Sounds of nature in the background. Had me mesmerized. Well done!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  10 месяцев назад +5

      That awesome!! Thank you!!

    • @offroadriverfishing
      @offroadriverfishing 9 месяцев назад +4

      I fully enjoyed the sounds of nature and the work being performed, no annoying music thank you sir

    • @mariemir99
      @mariemir99 3 месяца назад

      I know I Hate annoying music in people's videos.

  • @nattydreadlocks1973
    @nattydreadlocks1973 Год назад +977

    I am a bricklayer. What you did was close enough for government work.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +157

      Well that’s good enough for me then 👍

    • @HikingRN
      @HikingRN Год назад +24

      😂😂😂

    • @pammd-b8811
      @pammd-b8811 Год назад +19

      👀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 I was laughing my butt off giggle and saying you just wasted all that cement

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +28

      @@pammd-b8811 oh you’re talking about what fell of the sides lol yeah I’m no bricklayer lol

    • @chuckboy9372
      @chuckboy9372 Год назад +87

      Good enough for government work means it will work for the intended purpose but it isn't high quality work. Kind of like...well...the government.

  • @buildingwithtrees2258
    @buildingwithtrees2258 9 месяцев назад +15

    I know someone with a brick oven like this. Fire has degraded the block and it has crumbled. My suggestion for anyone considering this, is to add a layer of fire brick and roof for protection from the elements. Otherwise, fantastic work!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  9 месяцев назад +9

      I have since lined the right side fire box with fire brick , haven't done a roof yet but considering how I want to do it . Thanks!

  • @footfiles
    @footfiles Год назад +70

    I know you can go buy a complete outdoor grill at a store, but it's awesome to see this guy do the hard work and make a really cool one himself.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +7

      Thanks I'm happy you enjoyed it !!! and thats the way I felt about it too .it was a really fun project . I've had a few people ask why didn't you just buy a grill which makes me think why would those people watch it if thats their mind set just doesn't make sense .

    • @PumpkinSpice1960
      @PumpkinSpice1960 Год назад +12

      I'll bet this one last a lot longer than a store bought one!!! Amazing work!!! I love your beautiful pup !!!

    • @joelbradberry8273
      @joelbradberry8273 7 месяцев назад +1

      10.28.2023.
      Not cheaper than stores now.

  • @felojelo1
    @felojelo1 Год назад +149

    After watching you built this long time coming project with little or no experience, you have inspired me to make my own now. Thanks for sharing, good job!

  • @johnlennon1049
    @johnlennon1049 10 месяцев назад +10

    What a great video! After watching this? I’m convinced that you could have built the Empire State Building all by yourself. I wish I had that kind of talent. Unbelievable!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you !! lol . I'm sure you could learn if you want. I'm really happy you enjoyed the video !!

  • @wdavis876
    @wdavis876 10 дней назад +1

    It may not be perfect but IT's YOURS. Just the way YOU want it. It's a Teaching moment for those of us that want to try the same. I like it too. Good job.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  6 дней назад

      Thank you !! , I couldn't agree more . I'm building a pavilion over it now hope to have that video up in a few weeks

  • @lorimullen3680
    @lorimullen3680 Год назад +40

    I liked how you brought your project full circle in the same video you built the kitchen & showed cooking your first meal! Good Job!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      thanks! I'm hoping to get another video up cooking on it

  • @frednot809
    @frednot809 Год назад +86

    Great job on the build. If I could offer just a bit of advice though. Get some fire mortar and use it on the inside to coat The Brick. It's too late in the process to use fire brick but the fire mortar may help save your bricks from cracking. Again, great job on the build

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +14

      Thanks that sounds like a good idea . I've heard just a thick layer of clay can do it too

    • @calverley79
      @calverley79 8 месяцев назад +3

      Bare concrete + hot fire = boom

    • @DoubleDJ86
      @DoubleDJ86 Месяц назад +1

      Good advice I learned from both of you thanks

  • @muskegonhunterscamp
    @muskegonhunterscamp Год назад +11

    Great attitude about laying block, no apologies needed, it's all plumb square & level. Great project.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      thanks! that's what I though just do it it can't be that bad . I don't think I would go that route for a basement but something small like this why not

  • @MissJoiful1
    @MissJoiful1 Месяц назад +4

    Absolutely enjoyed this from start to finish.. the burger at the end was amazing have mercy!!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Месяц назад

      awesome glad you liked it !! oh yeah every time someone mentions it I want to go cook a burger LOL . Thanks !!

  • @tonyaction5284
    @tonyaction5284 Год назад +57

    Dude I’m an all around construction worker with over 35 plus years hands-on.
    I’m a Superintendet for a major Construction GC.
    There’s nothing I can’t do or haven’t built.
    Let me say that you’re a very honest and humble man.
    Pat yourself on the back because you did a fantastic job here, no exception.
    I take my hat off to you sir!!!!🤙🏼🏆🤜🏼🤛🏼
    This video just earned you one more subscription.
    Keep up the good work and hope to see more videos!!🤙🏼

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +3

      Thank you!!! I feel it’s much better to be humble than pretend to know it all and constantly get called out by people that do know what their doing. I’m really happy with how it turned out. Thanks for subscribing I’m happy you liked the video and glad to have you along ! I hope to have more videos coming soon

    • @tonyaction5284
      @tonyaction5284 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@blackspruce1861 you’re awesome!!!! Keep up the good work. I’m a loyal fan and am very impressed with your skills. Forget those that try and put you down. “ They” are the unfortunate ones🤙🏼🏆

    • @lonefeather49
      @lonefeather49 9 месяцев назад +1

      + 1 more subscription....

    • @bruce2104
      @bruce2104 9 месяцев назад +2

      Damn i want a burger.

  • @maybee...
    @maybee... 17 дней назад +1

    Sure beats an open fire ring of rocks directly on the ground.
    I love this idea, and appreciate the tutorial.

  • @HogMan2022
    @HogMan2022 Год назад +49

    I'm an old man, and I'm not a brick layer either, but what you did looks great and you'll enjoy it for years to come!
    I enjoyed watching it. Thank you for posting this.cant wait to see what you do next. Liked and subscribed.👈🙋

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +3

      Thanks!! I'm pretty happy with it ,and thanks for the sub

    • @kimberluna2226
      @kimberluna2226 Год назад +1

      Anyone that comes outside of their comfort zone to try to create/build something we should have respect for ( I know I certainly do) It's saddening to see that some not all, will make every attempt to suck the joy out of another's efforts to create something out of their hearts desires. Please, please, please, keep commentaries respectful. I enjoyed your video and admired that you created such a kitchen..please enjoy it to the fullest ..The burgers look very delicious.. My attempts at fish cakes this morning failed. I wound up with "Fish Hash"..lol.. have a great time ...

  • @karenc5933
    @karenc5933 Год назад +71

    Ryan, your outdoor kitchen looks amazing, you did an awesome job, the burgers turned out perfect.😀

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +5

      Thanks ! They were awesome ! It’s pretty fun to cook on

    • @notadramamama
      @notadramamama Год назад +3

      I hope you gave Charlie a burger for helping fetch the kindling. Nice job on the kitchen.

  • @jenniferanguiano6984
    @jenniferanguiano6984 Год назад +39

    Very impressive! A lot of times people don’t realize the hard work that goes into building useful things. As a woman that enjoys building my own farmhouse wood furniture (my boys do all the building. I do the instructing 😂 They do an awesome job and they’re just teenagers.) I must say that your cutting table is beautiful! Burgers look great too. Now I just have to talk my boys into building me one. Thanks for the inspiration.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +5

      Thank you !!! it wasn't to bad your boys will probably enjoy it

    • @ludacrees
      @ludacrees 11 месяцев назад

      😂😂😂

    • @JNYC-gb1pp
      @JNYC-gb1pp 7 месяцев назад

      I used to find myself more attached to stuff until i learned how to make it myself - now I think 'even if i lose X, i didn't lose the skill i learned to build it'. I had to move recently and leave a lot of stuff behind and the stuff I made was the easiest to let go of because it was a result of skill I STILL had rather than the result of $ i paid which I'd have to re earn to rebuy.

  • @barbaradoye1989
    @barbaradoye1989 8 дней назад +1

    You got the gerbil on the wheel in my head going on this one! I think it turned out great! Your bar top was a very nice addition! And your view is amazing! Thank you for sharing! Take care!😀

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  8 дней назад +1

      Sweet you should build one , it was a fun project!! I’m actually in the middle of building a pavilion over it I’ve got quite a few ideas that I think should be Pretty cool !! I’m really excited for this one . Hoping the video will be up in a few weeks

    • @barbaradoye1989
      @barbaradoye1989 8 дней назад +1

      @@blackspruce1861 I already have most of the stuff laying around the farm, leftover from other projects. It would only cost me cement! Move over Weber!😂😀

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  8 дней назад +1

      @@barbaradoye1989 heck yeah !!

  • @janetkoball44
    @janetkoball44 4 месяца назад +8

    Great job on the outside kitchen....
    Food looked so delicious. Loved the video and the block stove. Thanks
    From Central Oklahoma

  • @tinam5330
    @tinam5330 Год назад +27

    I can’t believe it. I have been looking for some one that makes one like my Dad made when I was little and now have the design to make it. Thank you.😊

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +5

      That is awesome! my dad has a block grill too its quite a bit different but I've always wanted to make one too. you're very welcome

  • @matthewnash8310
    @matthewnash8310 Год назад +6

    I so wanted to give another thumbs up when the bacon went on 😁

  • @eeleye9210
    @eeleye9210 Год назад +43

    I love this video. Full of satisfaction, therapy and inspiration with just the right amount of narrating and no unnecessary music. Best rabbit hole experience by far.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +2

      That’s awesome!! I’m glad you liked it some much

  • @supajudah84
    @supajudah84 Год назад +3

    Don’t know how this made it to my recommended but I’m glad it did. Amazing execution. That grill will be there for hundreds of years. You should chisel out your name on it.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +2

      Thanks !! I'm glad it made it there too , I'm hoping it lasts that long

  • @stacywilson1540
    @stacywilson1540 Год назад +22

    This was great! Much respect for any man who can build AND cook. I really enjoyed watching this.

  • @jimbasham70
    @jimbasham70 Год назад +2

    LOVE YOUR CAN DO SPIRIT, MY DAD WAS A MASTER BRICKLAYER, I HAULED BRICK IN MORTAR BUT NEVER LEARNED THE ART. GOOD JOB

  • @flowerchild777
    @flowerchild777 Год назад +1

    Lol😂 Sounds like me WHEN anyone tries to critique my driving skills: buckle up and close your eyes, otherwise just try to enjoy the scenery😆
    New subscriber

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      Lol .. I know who I'm not getting in a car with . glad you liked it thanks !!

  • @ShadyNationGaming
    @ShadyNationGaming 4 месяца назад +3

    Man can do it all Clean, cook, and build 😮😮

  • @lbrown6859
    @lbrown6859 Год назад +2

    Dang man, its Saturday evening and I'm starving now that I watched this!! Looks absolutely delicious!!

  • @michaelmixon2479
    @michaelmixon2479 Год назад +4

    Very impressive building and cooking skills. Your pup is very impressive as well!

  • @jordanknoll2864
    @jordanknoll2864 Год назад +19

    I love this man! Awesome job and thank you so much for film this for us. 🙏

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      That’s awesome thanks!! I’m just happy everyone’s liking it so much

  • @Speckled_Butterfly7206
    @Speckled_Butterfly7206 23 дня назад +1

    First off, I love your dog. And I am very glad to have found this. I am hoping to buy a house for my family and I have many project ideas towards being more self sustaining than being stuck using electricity all the time. Thank you for doing this video.🫡

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  23 дня назад

      me too he's my buddy !! thats awesome , you should check out the rest of my channel I have a couple more videos on this out door kitchen and several cabin videos that might be right up your alley . thanks watching I'm really happy you liked it !!

  • @gregory4247
    @gregory4247 7 месяцев назад +1

    You cooking the food,made me crave a burger,first time blocking , you did great.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks !! makes me want one almost every time I get a comment on this video lol

  • @rubinrowles9634
    @rubinrowles9634 9 месяцев назад +2

    Respect Brother! Anyone that builds their own stuff is awesome in my book!

  • @greggminkoff6733
    @greggminkoff6733 Год назад +17

    The secret to cooking on a griddle is to create several heat zones. For your setup that can be accomplished by where you place the coals under the griddle and how many.
    I would also suggest a 3/16 inch metal tray to put your charcoal or wood in. This will make cleanup a lot easier and the most important thing is it'll prevent your cement blocks from cracking.
    The blocks that you have chosen are not heat resistant and are susceptible to cracking and falling apart from high heat.
    Just my thoughts.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +10

      I have been thinking about possibly buying a sheet of thin steel cutting and bending it into a three sided box that’s an inch or 2 smaller each way then drilling a few holes on each side putting some bolts through as spacers to hold it in place

    • @bradbonnema5979
      @bradbonnema5979 Год назад +7

      Mix some fireclay with mortar mix and coat fire area with thin layer of that mix. Check with masons or bricklayers in your area to get ideas on how to do that effectively. Man, that burger does look good!!!

  • @KP-rz3gk
    @KP-rz3gk 8 месяцев назад +3

    Nice to watch a video and actually think, “hey, I bet I could do that.”

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  8 месяцев назад

      I’m glad that’s what you got out of it because You definitely can ! Thanks

  • @marthaporch3522
    @marthaporch3522 12 дней назад +1

    Que hermoso trabajo hicisteis , la chimenea , la mesa , la tabla para cortar , no cabe la menor duda eres un experto , y luego la comida que preparasteis wow un 100 , solo te faltó poner un pica de protección para evitar un incendio , te felicito y muchas bendiciones a tu vida y familia desde Casa Grande AZ👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐💐💐

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  6 дней назад

      ¡¡Muchas gracias, estoy muy feliz de que lo hayas disfrutado!! Lo mejor para ti y tu familia también.

  • @herideahomestead
    @herideahomestead 5 месяцев назад +1

    That burger is almost worth the wait! Will definitely have to make this outdoor kitchen.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  5 месяцев назад +1

      every time someone mentions the burger I want to go cook burgers lol

  • @Sarah_Gwyllt
    @Sarah_Gwyllt Год назад +10

    Absolutely loved this. The outdoor grill idea was so cool and the burger towards the end looked fantastic. I want to do something similar to this one day but as a pizza oven.

  • @MsElimore
    @MsElimore Год назад +8

    Congratulations !!! ... It looks amazing... It would be convenient in the future to create a wooden pergola to cover the kitchen area and create an area where you can be with your family and spend an afternoon grilling outdoors. Regards from Israel.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      Thank you !! that would be very nice . it may be something I do at some point . greetings

  • @Chris-yy7qc
    @Chris-yy7qc 8 месяцев назад +2

    I like the part where you made a wooden mold, poured way too much concrete into it and then just left the mold in there because the hole was basically filled with concrete. Reminds me of some of my projects. Haha.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  8 месяцев назад +2

      LOL well it did still serve its purpose of giving me a level surface to screed my concrete from

    • @Chris-yy7qc
      @Chris-yy7qc 8 месяцев назад

      @@blackspruce1861 Just make the concrete thin enough and itll level itself out. I learned that over the years. 🙂
      Whenever I have to pour a concrete slab today, Im making my life a lot easier and simply dig a hole and fill it with thin concrete.
      Anyways: Your outdoor kitchen came out awesome! Watching your video made me want to build my own. 🙂

  • @blessedinny7968
    @blessedinny7968 Год назад +1

    I’m a NYC teacher & I have no idea why this came up on my feed, but I like your video, watched the whole thing & I appreciate your humility! If I ever need to build a grill in the forest, now I know how.😅

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      Thanks I'm really happy you enjoyed it !! that does seem a bit odd maybe google is helping you plan your retirement .

  • @shawnmundhan8169
    @shawnmundhan8169 Год назад +5

    Excellent job
    , it’s an outdoor kitchen. Would’ve loved an invite to the cookout. No one mentioned the culinary skills and the fact it worked for the intended purpose.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      Thanks!! sorry I had no idea you were hungry lol

  • @vass169
    @vass169 Год назад +4

    Absolutely gorgeous, super, fantastic! Nice work, hope it brings you all many years of good food and good times!

  • @vagstephanou_videos
    @vagstephanou_videos 12 дней назад +1

    This looks great! you could leave some space underneath instead of filling everything, for storing stuff and keep them dry

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  6 дней назад +1

      Thanks !! I'm actually building a pavilion over it now hope to have that video up in a few weeks

  • @richeerich561
    @richeerich561 4 месяца назад +2

    Everything about this video is so good. Thank you for sharing

  • @jedidiahhendricks8572
    @jedidiahhendricks8572 Год назад +3

    Honestly I respect this a lot. The day that I get a house will be my best day ever. Because I won’t be starting with a house. Just a piece of land that I build on. Keep it up man. Looks amazing. I might take your idea for my own place. Much appreciation brother.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      Thank you !!! It really is nice to build your own place because you know its new and you know exactly how it was built and you can plan it the way you want it . also the grill is really fun to cook on !

  • @timwaddell7499
    @timwaddell7499 Год назад +4

    Pretty awesome!!!! The hard work you put into this makes the food taste even better!!! That was a good looking burger

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      Thanks!! It sure does feel good firing it up for the first time, yeah it was a really good burger

  • @sectionbooe
    @sectionbooe 2 месяца назад +2

    Cracking job. It's like most of anything else the more you use it the better it gets. Nice video

  • @jlmain5777
    @jlmain5777 Год назад +2

    Great project and Charlie is the perfect companion.

  • @harrisonmarira2062
    @harrisonmarira2062 Год назад +4

    You are missing a big chunk of life if you don't have an off grid place

  • @Evan-lr8nq
    @Evan-lr8nq Год назад +3

    Ok, you get a thumbs up just for cleaning off your truck bed and the barrow before carrying on with the build.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      thanks! I was so happy I had a lot of left over water . I should never have done that so close to the truck .

  • @RicsBBQSpecialties
    @RicsBBQSpecialties Год назад +1

    Very kool little power house. I like the fact that it’s quite. 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      Me too I really can’t stand listening to a generator

  • @christineshotton824
    @christineshotton824 Месяц назад +1

    Charlie was ready to eat before you even made your outdoor kitchen.
    Knows a great cook. Enjoy your off grid life.

  • @victoriadearrillaga5149
    @victoriadearrillaga5149 9 месяцев назад +1

    I think it turned out Fabulous! CHARLIE cracked me up chewing on those small branches

  • @therealgirlinthewoods
    @therealgirlinthewoods Год назад +6

    Looks great and glad it worked out like you hoped! Sure woulda loved an invite! 😂 I'll take a raincheck.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      Thanks!! I did invite you guys was last minute but ok I’ll get you a rain check

  • @JakubMMajewski
    @JakubMMajewski Год назад +5

    This is great, thanks! I ended last year (literally - signed the papers on the 30th of December) by buying four acres of land. However, we do not have anywhere near enough money yet to actually move there (like, even if I could build a house myself, it'll be a while before we can afford the raw materials), and so I've been thinking about smaller things we can do to enjoy our land in the meantime. An outdoor kitchen was definitely something on my mind, but I was thinking of doing something much more primitive - literally just a stack of bricks. This is inspiring me to do more. That having been said, when you started cooking your burger... let's just say that watching that, in the coldest days of February, with the earliest good weather for outdoor cooking being months away, that produced some mixed emotions ;).

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      That’s awesome congratulations on the new land ! Winters not the time for masonry work but once it’s built you might find you like cooking outdoors in the winter too I’m really finding that I enjoy it a lot. My last video we cooked breakfast and dinner on this outside had a great time!

    • @elizabethturpin2562
      @elizabethturpin2562 Год назад

      Congrats! I thought the same but found a shed we can convert on rent to own. Just thought I’d let ya know in case that is something that would work for you and your family.

    • @JakubMMajewski
      @JakubMMajewski Год назад +1

      @@elizabethturpin2562 Thanks for the advice! There is actually a building on the neighbouring property that looks like it could do for a while, if the owner would let us rent it, as it's literally ten metres from the boundary of our property. Since the purchase is so recent, we haven't had a chance to even meet them, but certainly that's one thing I will be looking into.

    • @elizabethturpin2562
      @elizabethturpin2562 Год назад

      @@JakubMMajewski Good luck and God bless with everything!! :)

    • @JakubMMajewski
      @JakubMMajewski Год назад

      @@elizabethturpin2562 Thanks! God bless you too!

  • @sobersportsman
    @sobersportsman 9 месяцев назад +1

    I knew I was going to like this video from the beginning when you dumped the onions out.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  9 месяцев назад

      awesome !! those onions looked real nice on camera lol . sure was a good lunch ! thanks !

  • @danielleterry2331
    @danielleterry2331 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing I want to build a outdoor kitchen to suprise hubby when he comes home, he is a OTR trucker and is out 90 days at a time and deserves a nice surprise like this

  • @SkyWalker33-sg1mh
    @SkyWalker33-sg1mh 22 дня назад +1

    Mannnnn
    One thing I’ve learned along my 25 yr journey in skilled trades is
    Once you’ve mastered yours
    Your skill set applies to ANYTHING else you do and you walk right thru that park too💯
    I kno a craftsman when I see one, and sir you are that exactly 🧰⚒️🔧📐
    👌🏽You did a DAMN good job

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  22 дня назад +1

      Thanks !! the trades definitely seem to carry over to others a bit. I'm glad you liked it !!

  • @carolynsteele-pv1ls
    @carolynsteele-pv1ls 11 месяцев назад +2

    LOVE your outdoor cooking station! As a cook I’d like to see the addition of some type of burner for cooking foods like beans, soups, stews in pots.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks !! I really enjoy cooking on it too. That sounds like a pretty good idea I'll put some thought into it

  • @Lunitarium
    @Lunitarium Год назад +4

    I'll be doing a similar build at some point with dry stack stone instead of block. It's both easier and harder, because while I also dont know how to lay block, dry stacking takes a long time and a lot of rock to get the job done. Loved seeing your process, especially adding the table.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      cool . one guy commented that he built one very similar and used liquid nails to hold it together. I enjoyed building the table . it was nice and simple

  • @BigmanKris
    @BigmanKris Год назад +2

    I’m a bricklayer and you did a very good job !

  • @sf0001058
    @sf0001058 5 месяцев назад +1

    I'm a layman, but I can imitate it easily. It looks really good.

  • @bethgruenewald7463
    @bethgruenewald7463 Год назад +3

    Love the cooking station Ryan!

  • @jimmywalker2429
    @jimmywalker2429 Год назад +13

    Good job! I built a very similar outdoor cooking station. I did 2 things differently. I used Liquid Nails and filled the empty blocks with sand. It's been 4 years ago this past summer. It's been a delight to use.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +4

      Thanks !!! man I wish I would have known that I could have had it done in no time using that method . I believe it I'm really enjoying mine too . it's like cooking over a camp fire without having to get so low to the ground.

    • @jimmywalker2429
      @jimmywalker2429 Год назад +4

      @@blackspruce1861 not to worry, you did a fine job. I suspect using mortar and quick Crete to fill the voids was more cost effective. It took, iirc about 12 tubes...the sand was free from the creek. Regardless, I know you're enjoying it, I know I have enjoyed mine. Best of luck in your endeavors.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +2

      @@jimmywalker2429 it might have been but I bet glue would be quick

  • @trumpwon2240
    @trumpwon2240 9 месяцев назад +1

    You took " A job worth doing is worth doing well" to a whole new level.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  9 месяцев назад

      well thank you thats a good way to look at it

  • @angelluismarrero3305
    @angelluismarrero3305 7 месяцев назад +1

    ❤ YOU ALSO WAS TEACHING ME AS WELL & MORE. Great Job!

  • @markemert6902
    @markemert6902 Год назад +3

    That's a heck of a outdoor cooking station. Hope Charlie got a burger too...;) Great video!!

  • @williambrown6721
    @williambrown6721 8 месяцев назад +7

    As a retired bricklayer you sir! Done a very good job 👍... plain and simple most people need to realize that the concrete footer is the most important part of the job!!... great! Video my friend...

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  8 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks !! I agree if you don't have a good footer its not going to last well . thanks again glad you enjoyed it !!

  • @RobertRitchie-re5pt
    @RobertRitchie-re5pt Месяц назад +1

    Dude. That would make any Vietnamese gramma jealous. Now you need to perfect cooking with open fire. That’s cool.

  • @bezmark7528
    @bezmark7528 Год назад +3

    Awesome job. Just a suggestion. Put some fire brick on the bottom, at least, of your fire pit. Concrete block will crack with the heat and I’ve seen it explode. Nothing beats an outdoor meal on open fire !

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      I 've been thinking about doing that

    • @magogon70
      @magogon70 Год назад

      Exactly,i have seen big explosion if over concrete,its very dangerous

  • @radhir5693
    @radhir5693 Год назад +1

    Got to tell you, nice surroundings and above all nice WORK!

  • @Jeremiah-hn6jp
    @Jeremiah-hn6jp Год назад +2

    The wood on your cutting board and work station is gorgeous. The burger looked amazing. I got vicarious pleasure from watching this. And I like your dog.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      thanks ! that's great kinda what I was going for , me too he's my buddy!

  • @joer6248
    @joer6248 Год назад +3

    Looks good! I remember seeing grills like that at campgrounds when I was a kid.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      Thanks!! really that's cool all I remember are the post style ones

  • @jpara617
    @jpara617 Год назад +2

    Pretty relaxing just to watch, also am inspired to make my own now. I live in a cabin in the woods so it just makes sense...

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed the video !! I really think you'll enjoy it I know I do .

  • @MariaGarcia-ik5si
    @MariaGarcia-ik5si 4 месяца назад +1

    Amazing i loved it!! 100% in building it and 100% on the burgers!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  4 месяца назад

      Awesome glad you enjoyed it !! thanks !!

  • @Joshua0321
    @Joshua0321 7 месяцев назад +2

    for a guy sporting a made in Michigan tee-shirt, craftsmanship is par for the territory. and I say good on ya yeah !

  • @myfamismyrocx6519
    @myfamismyrocx6519 Год назад +3

    Mind blown we don’t learn this type of stuff in the hood lol I wish I had someone to teach me this so I could teach my son this was amazing. I didn’t recognize half the materials you used I wouldn’t know where to begin. Great skill set you have.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      Thanks!! honestly other than pouring concrete nobody really taught me any of the other stuff mostly trial and error learning . thanks glad you enjoyed it !!

  • @feathersky860
    @feathersky860 Год назад +3

    That LOOKS DELICIOUS 😎 GREAT NEW KITCHEN

  • @Rickswars
    @Rickswars 10 месяцев назад +2

    Wow nice masonry grill that thing will last a lifetime!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks !! I'm hoping so

    • @Rickswars
      @Rickswars 10 месяцев назад

      @@blackspruce1861 Masonry is the best and It's a solid grill!

  • @FelixtheMetalcat
    @FelixtheMetalcat Год назад +1

    Terrific build for not being a "block" guy. Please throw away that lighter fluid and use a chimney or birch bark to lite up those briquets..😉. It really is nice cookin' out on an old school fixture like that, did that a lot when I was a youngster. PS...love your assistant, very helpful.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      Thanks !! I did buy a charcoal chimney I was amazed how well that works , pretty awesome ! he's a pretty awesome helper !!

  • @wildcat4478
    @wildcat4478 Год назад +3

    It’s great work 👍👍👍

  • @smokinjoe3117
    @smokinjoe3117 Год назад +3

    Great job on this cool little outdoor project. Nothing wrong with learning a new skill like laying block. Although I have to deduct a few points for using lighter fluid to get the charcoal lit.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      Thanks !! I will have to get a charcoal chimney quite a few people have said it tastes better without the lighter fluid . I've got to find out

    • @smokinjoe3117
      @smokinjoe3117 Год назад

      @@blackspruce1861 yes definitely get yourself a charcoal chimney

    • @anothersomebody8195
      @anothersomebody8195 Год назад +1

      @@blackspruce1861 get some cowboy charcoal. It doesn't have lighter flyid in the coals either, and tastes fanrastic. You won't do the briquettes after trying the cowboy brand

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      @@anothersomebody8195 I’ll have to see if anyone around here sells it I don’t recall seeing that brand around

    • @anothersomebody8195
      @anothersomebody8195 Год назад

      @@blackspruce1861 I got mine at an ace, but this store tends to stock brewery stuff too. More of the specialty products. Just buy something that's lump coal. I never knew briquettes tasted nasty until I tasted what lump coal is like.

  • @user-xp1qt9zw5w
    @user-xp1qt9zw5w 3 месяца назад +1

    Fantastic work, and delicious burgers. I would like a out door barbecue like yours.❤

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  3 месяца назад

      Thank you !! they are really good . I hope you get the chance to build one !!

  • @John5ive
    @John5ive Год назад +3

    awesome build. been wanting one of these myself. Maybe consider lining the areas where you have fire with fire brick. Don't cement them in so you can change them out. A roof over that would be next level outdoor kitchen. as I'm writing this, the onions are sizzling in my ears!!!! bet it smelled awesome!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      Thanks! I was thinking of that or maybe some clay .I might do a roof but still a little unsure if I want one. oh yeah it smelled and tasted great .

    • @TheWestlandgirl
      @TheWestlandgirl Год назад

      @@blackspruce1861 You will definitely want one when it rains.

  • @jenniferchambers5746
    @jenniferchambers5746 Год назад +3

    Very good job

  • @homayounazarnoush5699
    @homayounazarnoush5699 Месяц назад +1

    You are master in bricklayer, well done 👍

  • @philliprude5997
    @philliprude5997 7 дней назад +1

    Awesome Burger Dude, great build.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  6 дней назад +1

      Thanks !!! every time someone mentions it I want to go cook burgees lol. I'm working on building a pavilion over it now and getting it set up a lot better . hope to have that video up in a few weeks

  • @gosmoothgolight7567
    @gosmoothgolight7567 Год назад +23

    Wow ... A "good job, well done", sir! I'm just putting the finishing touches on my first-ever mini cabin and I agree, just getting started is the biggest hurdle. Watching you, Dave and Brooke is just about all the instruction I've had. I've learned tons just from doing the work. Thanks for sharing, Ryan ... Enjoy and God Bless you & yours
    P.S. Is that one of Dave's custom blades you're using? I've been super pleased with the Model 01 he made for me :) Later

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +4

      Thank you !! that's awesome you're building yourself a cabin I would love to see what you built . yeah it really is seems like sometimes you just have to stop thinking about how you're going to do it and just get started . I'm more than happy to share I'm glad you enjoyed it . No thats actually a knife I built . back when he was making knives he asked me if I wanted to start a knife shop together and it sounded great so I started making knives too and I really enjoy it . we didn't end up doing that because I think it was Brooke that wisely reminded us that going into business with family or friends can potentially ruin that family or friendship . and I think that was really good call I wasn't ready at the time . But yeah it's one of mine all the knives I've used in my videos are ones I've made . I think I'm going to make some kind of chiefs knife for more cooking videos. well hey thanks again and I'm happy you're going for it on your cabin very cool.

    • @gosmoothgolight7567
      @gosmoothgolight7567 Год назад +1

      @@blackspruce1861 ... A big hang-up for me was "location" as I'm not in a heavily wooded area of Michigan. I do have a North-facing view of a woodlot, though ... really nice colors this year! I'm really happy with my first attempt, and I can already see how I'd make it better if I ever do find a more backwoods location ... but the heat from my wood stove should feel just as good this winter here as anyplace else :) I'll have to send pictures of my progress sometime. Later, my friend!

  • @bvan1970
    @bvan1970 Год назад +16

    What a cool project! I’m curious how the chimney worked out. Where you able to get a draft pulling the smoke through? Oh yeah, that burger looked amazing.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +10

      Thanks! . yes it does work . when you are getting the fire going without the griddle on top it does nothing , but when you set the griddle over the fir it starts to draw . I do think it would draw a little better if I would have had it even one block higher though . still it does keep a lot of the smoke out of your face . oh yeah it was a good burger for sure

    • @andrewandrew4970
      @andrewandrew4970 Год назад

      "One block higher"
      Hello NASA?

  • @danielthrasher2332
    @danielthrasher2332 10 месяцев назад +1

    Man that buger looks yum yum good sir that outdoor kitchen is nice one hell of a job.🤠

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  10 месяцев назад

      Oh man it was really tasty!! Thanks!!

  • @timmartin8191
    @timmartin8191 Год назад +1

    That ain't goin' anywhere. Good job! I'll bet your great-grandkids will be able to grill on it.

  • @suburbanworkshop
    @suburbanworkshop Год назад +3

    I really like the MMM-USA griddle, went to the website to check them out. A little pricey however it will last forever made of thick 304 SS.. Good job. Give an update after a while, I am curious as to whether cinder blocks will hold up to the heating/cooling cycles. I would have thought a layer of fire brick in the fire box areas would make it last longer....no cracking.

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +4

      Yes that griddle is pretty awesome . I put a little butter on it and hardly anything stuck to it . super heavy duty I bet it weighs probably between 15 and 20 pounds.
      I agree fire brick would be a good idea , but I was on a bit of a budget . I think having a layer of solid block on the bottom and sides of the fire box will be sufficient for a while I don't think the cinder blocks will get a lot of heat being under the solid block. I definitely should have used refractory mortar but at 50 bucks a bag I wasn't buying it if it breaks I will upgrade later

  • @detzlerangela
    @detzlerangela Год назад +3

    I try to do as much on my own around my home as I can. I am raising three boys alone. We have taught ourselves how to deer hunt. How to put on a roof. How to build a chicken coop, etc. If it was not for people posting their project videos. I would be in debt trying to hire contractors. So Thank you for posting. I think you did a great job. You have influenced me to build one of these in my back yard this summer. I might have missed at the beginning of the video. What was your dimensions of that? And a supply list? How many bricks, bags of cement, etc? Thank you!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад +1

      Thats great !. I don't remember the amount of any of the materials. its 2'x4'. I think I went 4 rows high of 8'block. Really it might be nicer if it was 1 row shorter, that would depend on how deep in the ground your footing is. I think around 15 4x16x8'' solid block the footing has to be a bit bigger than 2x4 2'6''x4'6 ''would workaround 9 bags of redi mix for that . a bunch of 2x4x8 standard block and some mortar I used a redimix style for that too. found the grate on amazon . the griddle is MMMUSA

  • @TVNation
    @TVNation Год назад +1

    500 years from now, someone will stumble upon this and marvel at the fine masonry work of primitive homo sapiens sapiens. You should add a metal inset with a QR code link to this video as well, so the person can find this video among the primitive social media archives. Lol all jokes aside, great work!! Watching this was so relaxing and I can imagine escaping to this clearing to camp and cook. Say hello to Charlie!

    • @blackspruce1861
      @blackspruce1861  Год назад

      LOL thats great !!! I'm glad you enjoyed it ,and Charlie says throw the stick lol

  • @jarrodboon7421
    @jarrodboon7421 9 месяцев назад +1

    So great! I feel like I want to move to America and cook burgers! 🍔

  • @rushsoriano4767
    @rushsoriano4767 Год назад +3

    Great job! Where can I buy that grill pan? You did an amazing job. I want to make one for myself. 👍🏽👍🏽