Does My DIY Smokeless Fire Pit Really Work? Truth Revealed!

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  • Опубликовано: 15 апр 2021
  • I made a DIY smokeless fire pit that works amazing! Did I mess up though? I'll let you know what I would do differently and answer some of your questions. I've been making improvements to my fire pit area like adding patio lights and planters. I hope you find these backyard projects helpful. I felt I needed to make another video about the smokeless fire pit to address some questions and even some accusatory statements. I would definitely use a smaller ring if you only make small fires. To get the full smokeless effect the walls need to hot and if you build a small fire in a big ring it won't get hot enough. Thanks for all the kind comments and thanks for watching!
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  • @AppleseedInTheShell
    @AppleseedInTheShell 3 года назад +844

    My 12 hour old son sleeping on my chest. Wife sleeping and recovering. New haxman video. Its gonna be a good day.

    • @HAXMAN
      @HAXMAN  3 года назад +36

      Thanks! And Congratulations!

    • @jonatham35
      @jonatham35 3 года назад +112

      Not gonna lie... I first read that as "my 12yr old son." 😂

    • @timstarr2055
      @timstarr2055 3 года назад +17

      @@jonatham35 Same!

    • @tribulation138
      @tribulation138 3 года назад +1

      you need a hobby

    • @dingdongdaddy589
      @dingdongdaddy589 3 года назад +6

      Congrats!

  • @djsonicc
    @djsonicc 3 года назад +872

    That continuity with dog food scoop and grabbing dog food with hand is better than in some Marvel movies.

    • @danwhaley_
      @danwhaley_ 3 года назад +21

      I came here to say this... so thank you.

    • @sheefa_brains
      @sheefa_brains 3 года назад +19

      That had me dying laughing

    • @8barbies779
      @8barbies779 2 года назад +11

      dj, dan & danny. i was so proud of him that he didn't mention anything while he was doing it. fkn rolled me. also did you see that how that scoop hit him in the end? drilled him hahahahaha

    • @thetheo859
      @thetheo859 2 года назад +6

      I didn’t even notice anything wrong with using your hand, then the scoop came flying in and that’s some funny shit!

    • @8barbies779
      @8barbies779 2 года назад +7

      @@thetheo859 hi theo, hey did you by chance catch the video before regarding the scoop? it's funny cuz i happened to watch em back to back so i caught it but if i had watched them even days apart i probably woulda forgot. you can tell the guy's a comedic natural based on the subtlety. the accents are fine i guess, not my cup of tea comedically but...that super subtle segue with the hand scoop earned my respect.

  • @AGirlandHerBike
    @AGirlandHerBike 3 года назад +483

    This channel is so refreshing. Good mix of comedy, information, and middle fingers to the haters out there.

    • @fauztran
      @fauztran 3 года назад +4

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @Jacob-ed1bl
      @Jacob-ed1bl 3 года назад +2

      Exactly!

    • @perofish
      @perofish 3 года назад +3

      What are you doing yo your knife? NOOOO.

    • @tonyhartness2123
      @tonyhartness2123 3 года назад

      @@perofish totally agree, poor knife.

    • @nathanwright5270
      @nathanwright5270 3 года назад +1

      Kinda guy you wish was your friend. Love the videos

  • @BEASTIE51
    @BEASTIE51 2 года назад +105

    I'm trained in prescribed prairie burns where smoke management is a huge issue/concern, and one thing we learn is that smoke is due to a lack of total fuel consumption, which is the reason why a candle only smokes when you blow it out, so the idea of creating a more intense fire through air flow is genius, and the reason why it makes it better! great video, I am now a subscriber if for nothing else the many chuckles you gave me today!

    • @canucanoe2861
      @canucanoe2861 Год назад +4

      Better wood stoves have a retort in them to help burn off the smoke. It makes the stove more efficient, and produces less creosote to clog the chimney pipe.

  • @MrLeigh
    @MrLeigh Год назад +93

    I've never understood negative comments from viewers to content creators who put so much work into their videos. You obviously spend lots of time to create informative videos. I learn a lot from these videos. Thanks for all your hard work. Keep up the good work.

    • @khoury
      @khoury Год назад +2

      Misery loves company

    • @pedroclaro7822
      @pedroclaro7822 Год назад +4

      Just because someone poured their heart and souls onto something doesn't mean it isn't flawed.

    • @genebarabasz7999
      @genebarabasz7999 Год назад +3

      @@pedroclaro7822 Wow! I suppose you and the rest of the Negative Nancys are flawless. Ever hear the adage "If you can't say something nice...."?

    • @flintwithers8460
      @flintwithers8460 Год назад +2

      I mean if you watch his videos then you should know he doesn't take himself seriously and probably finds the negative comments amusing.

    • @smesple
      @smesple Год назад

      Humans are as*holes... simple as that.

  • @TheAgsAir
    @TheAgsAir 3 года назад +172

    I like a man who is willing to accept criticism and then make fun of those critics.

    • @bobbg9041
      @bobbg9041 2 года назад +1

      Thatz my plan. Told him it still wasn't enough wood. Put some logs on not them twigs.

  • @brendak3862
    @brendak3862 3 года назад +111

    I never understood why some people feel the need to be so rude and hurtful to someone who is trying to be helpful. I have seen many videos of this happening and it always makes me so mad. If you don't like the videos that someone has made, then simply don't watch and go away! My husband and I are totally enjoying your great videos and we love so many of your ideas, thanks so much for sharing them, we really appreciate it!

    • @davidcantwell2489
      @davidcantwell2489 3 года назад +9

      Some people have a need to build themselves up by putting others down, it's a human thing.

    • @lucky5th2
      @lucky5th2 3 года назад +10

      Hurt people, hurt people

    • @vhoward1122
      @vhoward1122 3 года назад +7

      Lots of armchair wanna be engineers trying to sound smart.

    • @davewalker5455
      @davewalker5455 3 года назад

      I agree with you, except when the video shows things that are actually dangerous and trying to be passed as “the way” to do it.

    • @davewalker5455
      @davewalker5455 3 года назад +2

      @@jwm6314 honestly, I was responding in general to when people post on threads. Apologize, did not mean to imply this video was in Some ways dangerous..

  • @krystalclark2374
    @krystalclark2374 2 года назад +27

    Not only is this man intelligent, he handles criticism with poise!! #REALMAN

  • @thefirm13
    @thefirm13 3 года назад +6

    Expirementing, comedic, handyman, family man?
    You sir are my spirit animal.

  • @IceDude62
    @IceDude62 3 года назад +124

    I LOVE when RUclipsrs actually address concerns people have about previous videos. Thank you so much for contributing to the discussion instead of just ignoring it! Can't wait to see how your channel takes off HAXMAN!

    • @HAXMAN
      @HAXMAN  3 года назад +7

      Thank you!

    • @BryceByerley
      @BryceByerley 3 года назад +9

      Rule number one of RUclips. Monetize your haters!

  • @sage7x7
    @sage7x7 Год назад +2

    Don’t listen to those non-common-sense people. They can go suck on a lemon. You’re doing a great job at showing us how to build a smokeless firepit. I watched both videos and they are great.

  • @MrRazor99
    @MrRazor99 2 года назад +31

    You just gained another sub, because of your personality and humor, it's refreshing to see.

    • @dtanner7
      @dtanner7 2 года назад

      My subscription was for this very reason yesterday.

  • @jamesawhalen
    @jamesawhalen 3 года назад +459

    “I see you lit the fire with a purple lighter, & everyone knows that if you light a fire with a purple lighter it won’t smoke” 🤣

    • @HAXMAN
      @HAXMAN  3 года назад +46

      shhhhhhhhh........ it's a secret

    • @lawrencekeech2779
      @lawrencekeech2779 3 года назад +6

      😂😂😂

    • @enluzenment
      @enluzenment 3 года назад +14

      Great job! Now I'll never be able to find purple lighters in stock anywhere ever again. James Whalen out here just giving away all the secrets for free. Jeeez...

    • @Sidebranches
      @Sidebranches 3 года назад +4

      And if you use a yellow one your girl is leaving the fireplace with a different fella.

    • @Soups_505
      @Soups_505 3 года назад +8

      That was comedy gold!

  • @mitchell.simmons
    @mitchell.simmons 3 года назад +45

    This is the kind of content youtube was meant to be for, where the creator engages with their audience. I love it.
    Oh and your new dog scoop was genius.

  • @mitchellbrown400
    @mitchellbrown400 Год назад +29

    I watched the first build video and this one as a follow-up. Loved them both. Haters are going to hate. Let them. I loved the practical application and the constructive comments on how you might make it more efficient. What's great about RUclips, is when the "community" gets together with value add and support. I'm a subscriber now. Keep it up!

  • @jorgevillarreal3052
    @jorgevillarreal3052 2 года назад +9

    Your videos are very thorough, without being too detailed. You are hilarious and that just tops off the great content and quality of what you are displaying. THANK YOU and keep them coming!

  • @TheSchane
    @TheSchane 3 года назад +64

    love this content! I just spent about 2+ hours sharpening chisels and blades... you, making a starter for that fire @8:12 eroded my soul. every *tink* on the concrete of the knife hurt my fragil, delicate, snowflake-soul. this fire pit is excellent btw!

    • @michaeltempsch5282
      @michaeltempsch5282 2 года назад +8

      Yup,that hurt, but I consoled myself with that its not my blade... He could've paced the fatwood stick against another piece of wood, used like a cutting board.

    • @fr.marklichtenstein8892
      @fr.marklichtenstein8892 2 года назад +7

      That made me wince, too.

    • @Wardaug
      @Wardaug 2 года назад +7

      I knew someone would comment on that😂😂

    • @TimpBizkit
      @TimpBizkit Год назад +3

      I could feel that blade blunting through the screen.

  • @BVIGrockle
    @BVIGrockle 3 года назад +82

    The dog feeding cutaway by hand was the regular viewer payoff I’m here for. Awesome

    • @davidlrogers
      @davidlrogers 2 года назад +1

      for real. instantly subscribed.

  • @robballent8694
    @robballent8694 3 года назад +54

    The key to finishing the concrete for a rustic look is rock salt. When the salt dissolves it makes holes. This is used by many builders on large projects. Good work on this project!

  • @krystalclark2374
    @krystalclark2374 2 года назад +8

    Great info and delivery was great! Learned so much from this guy and you know he knows what he's doing. Thank you for a great presentation 👍

  • @uglytuc
    @uglytuc 3 года назад +33

    "like errryone don't know 5 logs on da fire, it don't smoke" (shows 3 fingers). Then cleverly shows hand feeding dog.....Subbed.

  • @paintbro1
    @paintbro1 3 года назад +60

    I know you probably sharpened your blade back to shaving sharp soon after whittling your tinder, but the sound of that steel hitting cement will forever haunt my dreams.

    • @HAXMAN
      @HAXMAN  3 года назад +3

      😂😂😂 Forgive me

    • @coppcar
      @coppcar 3 года назад

      It's bait! Well played.

    • @jeffersonsharp2292
      @jeffersonsharp2292 3 года назад +1

      Yea, you just did that to mine some comments for your video, but now the rest of us have to live with the consequences. 😖

    • @fruitlessbeast
      @fruitlessbeast 3 года назад +2

      Have to say, I winced every time I heard it smack.
      Really enjoy your productions!

    • @jeffneufeld2083
      @jeffneufeld2083 3 года назад

      Same thought😅

  • @johnadkins5918
    @johnadkins5918 2 года назад

    I’ve been wanting to make a fire pit for ages, after watching these two videos my mind is made up, I’m making one just like yours.
    Thank you friend ❤️🇬🇧

  • @reginalynn9856
    @reginalynn9856 Год назад +2

    Creatives go withe the flow; we live, we learn, and we grow. I’m just happy to see a man start and finish home improvement projects his family can enjoy. Bravo HAXMAN…bravo. 👏❤👏

  • @yahtz_5707
    @yahtz_5707 3 года назад +53

    Your production quality to subscriber ratio is insane. Keep up the great work, and very entertaining content. :)

    • @HAXMAN
      @HAXMAN  3 года назад +3

      Much appreciated!

    • @scorpiorican09
      @scorpiorican09 3 года назад +1

      Agreed! Dudes got the edge and seems to know and have what it takes

    • @MrPhatties
      @MrPhatties 3 года назад

      They eventually balance out ☺️

    • @richardordonez8331
      @richardordonez8331 3 года назад

      Your team must have had a great celebration after the final editing of this piece. You guys must have been laughing your heads off.

  • @jimtownsend7899
    @jimtownsend7899 3 года назад +29

    For those who didn't see the first episode, they didn't get the 'handful of dog food' bit, but it was awesome. So too was the interjection of the scoop and the "Found the dog food scoop!" comment from She-Who-Must-Be-Feared. The only criticism I have is that you haven't called me to tell me you're coming over to build one for me.

    • @HAXMAN
      @HAXMAN  3 года назад

      😁

    • @BC41B
      @BC41B 3 года назад

      @@HAXMAN You rinsed that scoop off and put it back didn’t ya?! Honest answers only..... 😜😂🤣

    • @HAXMAN
      @HAXMAN  3 года назад

      @@BC41B 🤫😉

    • @BC41B
      @BC41B 3 года назад +1

      @@HAXMAN Won’t ever get me to let that one out!!! 😂🤣😂😜🤪

    • @richardordonez8331
      @richardordonez8331 3 года назад

      Great technique to get more views.

  • @PrayerOpensDoor
    @PrayerOpensDoor 3 года назад

    absolutely love this idea I will be building the same before summer. Can stand sitting around our fire for the smoke reason, this is going to be fabulous and I can start enjoying it. thank you for sharing

  • @shanebrightman4945
    @shanebrightman4945 3 года назад

    I’m not even planning on making a smokeless fire ring anytime soon and I WATCHED THE WHOLE THING! I watched the light video first and just kept watching. You sure kept my attention. Way to go!

  • @Epitome_93
    @Epitome_93 3 года назад +19

    This was a great video! Most people don't give updates and improvements, and I really appreciate him for revisiting the pit after he used it for a bit.

  • @Thc_N-fused
    @Thc_N-fused 3 года назад +142

    I love how you break it down to basic common sense, cuz there's some stupid people out there that just need a little dose of it.

    • @kylel8287
      @kylel8287 3 года назад +6

      I don't even think the video was needed but I'm happy it was made. Gave me a good laugh on a Friday afternoon

    • @seriously195
      @seriously195 3 года назад +5

      Unfortunately, in most cases you cannot fix stupid

    • @imaXkillXya
      @imaXkillXya 3 года назад +5

      Some people need a common sense vaccine.

    • @Thc_N-fused
      @Thc_N-fused 3 года назад +2

      There is a sure fire way to keep stupid at bay, anytime you see someone with the symptoms, reach back and SLAP the (insert expletive) out of 'em!

    • @nr1483
      @nr1483 3 года назад

      @@imaXkillXya careful, it may cause blood clots

  • @randallprue4134
    @randallprue4134 3 года назад

    I thoroughly enjoyed this elaboration as well as the first video. I am working on what and how to put together here for a firepit. I do not need to do exactly what you did but your ideas and experience are well worth the watch time.

  • @neallybarger540
    @neallybarger540 Год назад

    I dont know anything about fire pit making but I can say I love how you stood your ground on making this because I am thinking of making one in my backyard keep up the good content

  • @saucyonePR
    @saucyonePR 3 года назад +48

    I will say that the dog food skit there deserves a “well played sir, well played”

  • @infidelapostate3094
    @infidelapostate3094 3 года назад +24

    The flying dog food scoop callback 3 videos deep is a stroke of _pure unparalleled comedic genius._ 🤣👍🏼

  • @justinsvideos100
    @justinsvideos100 9 месяцев назад

    I'm glad you made this second video. Not because I doubted you but because I appreciate the more in depth explanation

  • @paulfiorino7463
    @paulfiorino7463 2 года назад +5

    Love your video. Well-produced, good sense of humor, and you are talented. Well done.

  • @rustyshackleford8299
    @rustyshackleford8299 3 года назад +125

    I died watching the segment of filling the dog's food bowl by hand. 🤣

    • @devious1gaming
      @devious1gaming 3 года назад +5

      Ha... I didn’t even get that reference until I read this comment. It’s either genius or I’m stuck on stupid. Or both ;)

    • @Moriandrizzt
      @Moriandrizzt 3 года назад +1

      Seen two comments about this. Now I need to know what the meaning is. Was this reference to another video?

    • @Here-2-Learn
      @Here-2-Learn 3 года назад +4

      @@Moriandrizzt you must not of watched the 1st video

    • @myjunkmail007
      @myjunkmail007 3 года назад +1

      Holy crap! I just got the joke!!! LOL

    • @km_72
      @km_72 3 года назад +4

      @@Moriandrizzt He used the dog food scoop to lay cement for the caps in his last video lol

  • @RafaelPerez-es5ul
    @RafaelPerez-es5ul 3 года назад +54

    When he said "If you sit in your fire pit like this, I don't know what to tell you" XD hahahaha

    • @iknowlaa
      @iknowlaa 3 года назад

      this is like the best medicine for those who comment(or rather complaint) without thinking. Lol..

  • @Galian6686
    @Galian6686 2 года назад +1

    You've earned a subscriber! Fantastic sense of humor I needed this morning while trying to learn how to update my fire pit.

  • @SciaticaDrums
    @SciaticaDrums 2 года назад

    I like the idea of many smaller holes on top and less larger holes on the bottom but it's all good. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos!

  • @kristinmismash8580
    @kristinmismash8580 3 года назад +11

    Dude...I am so glad I came across this vid and the previous one where you made it. You have empowered me to be able to make my own. My one teen daughter won't sit around the fire because of the smoke. I don't want to pay for the fancy schmancy ones I see advertised. I am a widow and my dear hubby passed away before he could form and pour an integrated fire pit into the patio for me and our teens. Now I know I just need to drill the holes into the galvanized ring, and am pretty sure I can find a hole making drill bit in his stuff. But knowing I don't need to make forms and mix and pour my own bag mix makes this even more doable! (His brother took the mixer from me) Just need to get the 8" pavers and 11" tops . Thank you!!!!

  • @reneerose9730
    @reneerose9730 3 года назад +5

    I don’t know what I enjoy more, your tutorials or your narration!? 😂 I also love how you let your girls drive the equipment. I would have loved that as a kid. Great way to grow up!!

  • @markmcwilliams2461
    @markmcwilliams2461 Год назад +1

    I think it may work better than most smoke-free fire pits because the inner ring with holes at the top induces a lot more draft into the fire. I've not seen the inner ring idea before. Great idea.

  • @InformationEngineer59
    @InformationEngineer59 Год назад

    Thanks for this video. Your first one explained how to make one, this explains why it works.

  • @warriorson7979
    @warriorson7979 3 года назад +57

    I don't care what other people say....
    The way he simultaneously shaved that tinder and dulled his knife on the concrete at 08:08 is simply genius.😌

    • @viskipz6815
      @viskipz6815 3 года назад +2

      You mean he didn't run to the kitchen to get a cutting board before he used his Knife? I doubt he even read the manual >.< And he couldn't possibly know how to sharpen his own knives that is absurd!

    • @archangel7052
      @archangel7052 3 года назад +3

      You got it all wrong mate, he's sharpening his knife and and shaving the Tinder simultaneously.

    • @dudejrryan
      @dudejrryan 2 года назад +2

      Maybe this guy is like me. I carry two knives, one semi-sharp and used for tasks like this, the other is surgical sharp(in case I have to shave someone else😂) Uncertain times we we live in

    • @jello3456543
      @jello3456543 2 года назад

      @@viskipz6815 Or, here's a crazy thought, use one of the pieces of firewood as a work surface instead of concrete and you don't need to sharpen your knife as often.

    • @ihopetheyhaveicees
      @ihopetheyhaveicees 2 года назад +3

      I got goose bumps from the noise of that knife hitting concrete.

  • @DanielRosario02
    @DanielRosario02 3 года назад +64

    Wife: "Honey, did you ever find the food scoop for Coco??"
    HAXMAN: "oh yeah i got it covered!" 2:42 lol

    • @Juicetheeunuch
      @Juicetheeunuch 3 года назад +5

      I scoop pet food with my hand. I just couldn’t understand why the camera was so focused on it.
      This guy ends his videos so well. I’ve only seen fire pit, raised bed, and outdoor lights. I better log off before I’m here all afternoon.

    • @letsplayinthemud6696
      @letsplayinthemud6696 3 года назад +1

      Haha, I was wondering about that! Nice.

    • @jinboden5228
      @jinboden5228 3 года назад +4

      lol, I saw that and loved the tribute to prior videos.

    • @gundeck859
      @gundeck859 3 года назад

      Awe... Shit...
      I total missed the reference to the previous video!
      LOL's

  • @BACKSEATDRIVER5280
    @BACKSEATDRIVER5280 2 года назад +18

    Don't know if you'll see this, but if you are still able to take out the stock tank ring, then using smaller holes (1/2") will provide more air pressure that will force the air to flow faster. In addition, if you put ~8 holes evenly around the bottom portion, about 1 1/2" up it'll help the airflow as well

    • @scottwillis5434
      @scottwillis5434 Год назад +1

      There will be more pressure because the airflow is more restricted; that will produce FASTER airflow, but less of it overall.

    • @canucanoe2861
      @canucanoe2861 Год назад

      @@scottwillis5434 Which is why I increased the outlet on my water barrels from 1/2" to 3/4 ". And it flows farther with the 3/4. go figure.

  • @Copium88
    @Copium88 2 года назад

    Just found this Channel. Can’t get enough of it. Love you man. Great content. Great personality. Hope their are videos that go a little deeper into who you are. 🙏🏼🤙🏼

  • @melodyaxe745
    @melodyaxe745 3 года назад +32

    Anyone who stops to feed the dog mid taping has my vote. 💜

  • @jeanineadele
    @jeanineadele 3 года назад +8

    I was raised in Pa., then lived 35 years in Calif, then 11 years ago moved down South. Over the years here one thing I have really learned. Southerners aren't dumb. People mistake that soft southern drawl for stupidity but their slow, methodical thinking and close relationship with nature makes them wise beyond their years. Enjoyed these two videos, especially the follow up addressing possible improvements.

    • @richardordonez8331
      @richardordonez8331 3 года назад +1

      I actually met a man a week ago who spoke very closely to that accent. He said he was from Virginia. Oh, he was elderly and retired in N
      Florida

    • @noneofyourbusines1476
      @noneofyourbusines1476 3 года назад +1

      I live in Floriduh, and I have a deep Southern accent. I love playing with the arrogant snowbirds who think Sounthern accent equals dumb as a rock.😈

    • @RobertSmith-tq6mf
      @RobertSmith-tq6mf 3 года назад +1

      You were very smart to leave California!

    • @lorenklein8093
      @lorenklein8093 Год назад

      @@noneofyourbusines1476 Don't you think it :generally" does?

  • @JV-tk3nn
    @JV-tk3nn 2 года назад

    Sir, thank you very much for the information on how to make and improve the build of the smokeless fire pit. Even more, I have to compliment you for the video. The quality of the production is superb and the shots/transitions were right on spot. Adding the funny skits made watching it very entertaining. Thumbs up for everything. 👍

  • @jrzyboy99
    @jrzyboy99 3 года назад +1

    A buddy did something similar with his cap but he used broken colored glass. It came out awesome. Great DYI videos!

  • @markzambelli
    @markzambelli 3 года назад +5

    You have an extra subscriber! I watched your original vid and loved the humour you injected and after seeing this continuation... especially the dog-scoop long game... you had me hooked. Thankyou for cheering us all up (and warming us... smokelessly)😎

  • @brodyspencer4761
    @brodyspencer4761 3 года назад +3

    The dog scoop reference at the beginning of the video was so perfect!!!

  • @treetom77
    @treetom77 3 года назад

    Thank you for being real and following up, great video.

  • @kbree4484
    @kbree4484 Год назад

    I just found your channel a few months ago (how did I not see you earlier??). I am totally enjoying your projects, and laughing my head off at your impressions and "comedic-ways". You're a born comedian. GREAT channel!!

  • @stephenrrose
    @stephenrrose 3 года назад +3

    The Finding of the dog food scoop.......priceless! Thank you for inspiring me to make a fire pit now! I don't think I'll sit that close either!

  • @patrickmulholland9332
    @patrickmulholland9332 3 года назад +4

    You dont have to explain yourself, live life, be free. Amazing fire pit, great vid.

  • @LeeW1979
    @LeeW1979 3 года назад +1

    I can honestly say these are the most entertaining RUclips videos I have seen come out of the states........they say our humour (UK) is nothing like yours but I clicked on your channel for info to make a “smokeless fire pit” and left with great information on the what I was looking for and a few laugh out loud bursts, well done mate a great mix of humour and info..........In a Deep South accent “You’ve just got yourself a new subscriber....boy” 👍

  • @McGuire2778
    @McGuire2778 2 года назад +1

    Great video. If no one has mentioned it yet, you with get better results with smaller holes around the top of the pit. That’s where you get those smaller frames from the sides. The air comes out of there at higher speed due to the buildup of pressure caused by the smaller wholes.

  • @shaunelmer3327
    @shaunelmer3327 3 года назад +25

    Awesome job man! I just redid my pit and did the same thing you did and picked up the ring at TC. Thanks for the awesome design and creating a smokeless pit for an 8th of the cost of those metal ones they are selling.

    • @theresaolivarez8173
      @theresaolivarez8173 Год назад

      In process of my first DYI pit, THANKS! AND, i have a ready to use dog scoop!!

  • @bulldogbt
    @bulldogbt 3 года назад +5

    I did it, made my 36" firepit into a smokeless one, lite it last night for the first time, awesome. I also capped with cement and did the baking soda, I couldn't be happier. thanks Haxman this channel rocks.

    • @HAXMAN
      @HAXMAN  3 года назад

      That is awesome!

  • @lindahinojosa299
    @lindahinojosa299 Год назад

    That is exactly what I want in my backyard. great job!

  • @maintayne
    @maintayne 3 года назад +8

    Feeding the dog by hand put a big smile on my face. That's funny stuff. New subscriber

    • @michaelsparks8632
      @michaelsparks8632 2 года назад

      Man I didn’t get it till the dog scoop hit him in the face, I’m sooo lame!

  • @ToastyTentacle
    @ToastyTentacle 3 года назад +26

    "If you don't like that, you don't have to do it." That's how this game works.

  • @kiljaden5
    @kiljaden5 3 года назад +9

    I would only try to improve one thing and that is add a way for cold air to come in under the wood. That would make the fire even bigger and even easier to light and maintain. Great content.

    • @misskim2058
      @misskim2058 Год назад

      Ya, he gaps the bottom bricks…but then has a steel ring. Seems like that would mostly defeat the purpose of gapping at the base, unless I missed something like slightly raising the steel ring on some bricks as well, or some other point I may have missed.

    • @KeithFacc
      @KeithFacc Год назад

      @@misskim2058 it's so the cold air coming from outside the brick, heats up rises and goes into the actual fire pit through the holes that he drilled. He explains it in the first video

  • @sdreduk4364
    @sdreduk4364 2 года назад

    I almost choked when the scoop came flying in....quality!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @horatiohornblower3757
    @horatiohornblower3757 2 года назад

    I definitely left the last video thinking that it may have been oversold. Thanks for making another video!!!

  • @DavidAlison
    @DavidAlison 3 года назад +18

    Having seen the Solo stove up close, I wonder if making those holes up top a little smaller and more frequent would force the air just a little further into the middle because of pressure behind it. That would help with the convection effect needed to help with that remaining smoke. Outstanding build, great videos on this! Subscribed.

    • @canucanoe2861
      @canucanoe2861 Год назад +1

      I thought the same thing with my stacked water barrels by putting a 1/2" cock on it to increase the pressure coming out. It didn't work as expected. I Increased the outlet to 3/4" and the flow is more than double. Go figure.

  • @donpayne562
    @donpayne562 3 года назад +5

    Really like the pit and just so happened to have the pavers that was around a bush that died.Im set. Really glad I don’t have to throw away all my galvanized tubs and buckets,glad you cleared that up.lol But you did have me cringing popping that nice blade down on the concrete.lol

  • @upriseintel9970
    @upriseintel9970 2 года назад +3

    Awesome video man! Going to go this route for my build. From what I have seen, I dont think the gap method would work as well, the goal is to get the air to push into the ring as far as possible, so more gaps around the bottom like you said, plus may even drilling more and smaller holes at the top. Going to give that a try, but great results!

  • @jbocaneg17611
    @jbocaneg17611 Год назад +3

    This was hilarious, informative and entertaining. What else can you ask for? Well done, Haxman! Not just ONE but TWO thumbs up!!

  • @anthonyshaw9383
    @anthonyshaw9383 3 года назад +5

    I came across this channel after falling into the late night abyss of RUclips. Your first fireplace video was suggested so I continued down that rabit whole. Now this video has sealed the deal and I will be subscribing.

  • @anthonygarcia9206
    @anthonygarcia9206 3 года назад +4

    Love the content brother and always remember “misery loves company” . I think it’s so sad that certain people have to always point out the bad in everything. Nobody’s perfect and thanks for the second video on clarification along with those other great ideas from your subscribers and you.👍

    • @nooboftheyear7170
      @nooboftheyear7170 3 года назад

      As it is written, to the defiled, all things are defiled.
      I had been asked about a firepit by a family friend a few years ago and never really did work ot the aeration of it. Thanks for sharing a simpler idea :)
      The phone will probably ring in the next week now I've seen this...

  • @DATINGSURVIVALGUIDE
    @DATINGSURVIVALGUIDE Год назад

    I saw the first video on the fire pit and really liked it; Wow! this video was even better as it cleared up, for me, the science behind why the pit works. Now I'm so fire-up I am thinking about how to add additional heat to my homemade sunken greenhouse with a wood burner of some sort.

  • @DawnStr8
    @DawnStr8 2 года назад +1

    I love your ever changing accents! They are spot on!

  • @rmoss42
    @rmoss42 3 года назад +8

    The original smokeless fire pit video got a like from me. This one had me smashing subscribe. Entertaining content sir.

  • @artcafe2684
    @artcafe2684 3 года назад +12

    LOL - "To Jim Bob I say. Good day to you Sir!" I love it! Best DIY Channel anywhere.

  • @boogaalu5235
    @boogaalu5235 3 года назад

    Your fire Pit Ideas and video narration is the best please keep up the good work you had me learning and laughing at the same time. Thank You

  • @coastalplayer
    @coastalplayer Год назад

    enjoyed that accurate impression at the end..really nice work there

  • @DonAlan007
    @DonAlan007 2 года назад +12

    I've seen concrete "aged or anti slip" texturing done with large crystal rock salt.

  • @SamDoeckeAussiebonsaibloke
    @SamDoeckeAussiebonsaibloke 3 года назад +6

    Man I loved this series and your impressions. 🤣🤣
    Great job😀

  • @wicusconradie
    @wicusconradie Год назад

    I dug up my firepit from beneath the snow (we just move into our new home). After watching your first video, I went to check if I need to make improvements to my firepit in spring / summer. Just need to wait for the snow to melt

  • @punkforeveryone
    @punkforeveryone Год назад

    I think it looks great and am looking into making a similar fire pit in the future. Thanks for making this and the original video.

  • @southerntommygun1353
    @southerntommygun1353 2 года назад +3

    Curious to know if you've used smaller holes at the top to create a "jet" effect. Saw that somewhere else and didn't know if it made a difference. Good informative video. Keep it up.

  • @tux7
    @tux7 3 года назад +7

    Informative and entertaining, as usual.

  • @Amnesianite
    @Amnesianite Год назад

    Got 5 minutes into this before realizing I've seen this video once already. Not often do I find content I can watch it a second time while still fully engaged.

  • @rollsroyce123
    @rollsroyce123 Год назад

    I think you are very smart and you did a great job. I also enjoyed your humor. Don’t let the negativity from others affect you from doing more projects.

  • @michaelemerick4764
    @michaelemerick4764 3 года назад +38

    Suggestions to improve your system...to turn it into a fierce jet turbine combustion chamber. Drill 1/2 " holes around the bottom of the ring about 2" from the bottom & space them two inches apart. That will supply the main feed the fire needs at the bottom. The holes are small enough not to interfere with the secondary burn airfeeds that are at the top. Spraying the galvanized with the highest rated paint (2,000 ° F) is important to keep from burning off the coating elements which usually consist of cadmium, lead, & zinc...all poisonous gases that are released in very small breathable particulars. Yes, by sitting at a reasonable distance from the fire, you have minimal chances of breathing them (unless a strong gust comes by and blows them into some of the people). But more importantly, why pollute the air on general when you can avoid it with the protective high temperature paint. The black paint would also absorb the fire's heat faster (the silver which has more of a reflecting quality), thus accelerating the performance which heats & pulls up the secondary burn air. All of these are little things, but they all are positive effects in what you are trying to accomplish. And if you want to fine tune the as little as possible smoke from the initial startup, you need to build a criss cross pile with your bigger logs at the bottom, then gradually reduce the diameter of the pieces until you have tiny twigs on the top. Then you can use crumpled paper balls at the top. You will reduce the initial startup smoke by 90 %. You will also create the quickest, hottest fire because as the fire burns the coals that firm at the top will collapse on the pile and progressively ignite the bigger lower wood pieces. This called a "descending coal bed", & it is the method I have taught my customers for 42 years in my chimney sweep business (approximately 45K people). The other little tidbit that will make a world of difference is to constantly maintain an inch of ash on the "floor" of your pit. That is all you need to produce a 50% hotter combustion atmosphere as the ash serves as a very efficient reflector. And a deeper ash bottom just clogs the air flow of the main feed from the two inch high bottom holes that your system desperately needs to "breathe"! ( Ever wonder why glass doors for fireplace have vents on the bottom three inches of the surround base? Because, studies have shown that that is where 99% of the combustion air comes from. On one last amusing historical note...when the wagon train pioneers were crossing the plains & they stop to cook food, they quickly learned that the hostile indians were able to locate them from the smoke from their campfires. They became aware that most of the smoke came from startup. They figured out that the top burn method (as I mentioned) greatly reduced (by 90%)the startup smoke, significantly reducing their chances of being located by the hostiles. Revamp your ring with the multitude of smaller bottom holes & you'll be amazed at the increase if performance at all levels...startup, addition of wood, & a complete final burn down with no smouldering pieces left...and you'll have WHITE ash, instead of gray...a sign of hotter, more complete combustion.

    • @stevengrace6712
      @stevengrace6712 3 года назад

      This!! I was going to comment on the possible improvement of putting some bottom holes (!) , I thought the top holes for secondary burn which is the smoke reducer. Great videos!!

    • @Wuestentropf
      @Wuestentropf 3 года назад

      Hey Mike, I am still wondering how the fire place would perform without any metal ring, only with some stones removed from the bottom of the fire pit to fuel air into the fire.
      Especially if you know how to start a fire, i.e. with your "descending coal bed" method, wouldnt that make the ring kind of obsolete?

    • @michaelemerick4764
      @michaelemerick4764 3 года назад +4

      @@Wuestentropf The metal ring is still needed to provide that thin space to create a channel which will heat up the air quickly & accelerate it so the secondary burn will work. The reason the "channel" air is actually pulled into the pit is a rudimentary version of the venturi effect...which states that a column of air that is moving quickly over the end of an open cylinder, it lowers the pressure in the column. Think of each hole at the top as a very crude tube. As the higher speed of the main fires gases flow past the holes, the venturi effect is working. Viola! Efficient secondary combustion...and a more complete conversion of the volatile energy in the exiting gases. 👍🎩

    • @patrickwhitfield8280
      @patrickwhitfield8280 3 года назад

      It is also incorrect that you won't have lasting effects from galvanized poisoning...
      They are heavy metals in that coating. Your body cannot process them out. They will be there forever.

    • @khinners
      @khinners 3 года назад

      ... and draw less enemy attention to your base ops.

  • @dennismadigan2023
    @dennismadigan2023 3 года назад +11

    My father was a welder for most of his life, I was a welder for 20 some years. I must tell you, it always infuriates me when I use galvanized for something and someone tells me how dangerous it is. Like you said as a welder my face would be right in the fumes and at most I would just get flu like symptoms for a day or two. Good explanation you gave.

  • @darrylsheenan6745
    @darrylsheenan6745 2 года назад

    Love your work, and so sorry about the Sheeple moaners, you cover it all so well. Thank you for the fun.

  • @YouNameItGaming
    @YouNameItGaming 2 года назад

    Good to see a follow up to the original video 👍

  • @letsplayinthemud6696
    @letsplayinthemud6696 3 года назад +6

    This dudes amazing. It’s like your human or something. I don’t know how you do it.

  • @elmikke
    @elmikke 3 года назад +3

    Great content Haxman! With your design or any of the loyal followers that may have already built something similar; do the top caps heat up much? Having those stay cool makes that surface usable for drinks and food (ie. smores). Thank you for any comments/suggestions that follow!

  • @MarcHarrisx
    @MarcHarrisx 2 года назад

    i like your videos. thank you for making it look do-able. also, your wife must have endless patience. i say that as a man who behaves similarly to you (apparently) and my wife still puts up with me. this build will replace my existing square fire pit once I have my patio slab rebuilt. thanks again brother!!

  • @Signal5
    @Signal5 Год назад

    Answered my question…thanks for the DIY vid!

  • @justinbrumley4350
    @justinbrumley4350 2 года назад +3

    So, I just discovered you a little while ago when searching for how to build a smokeless fire. I'm just now starting to watch your other videos which have been great, but I have to say, the still missing dog scoop in this one is genius and made me question for just a minute why you were feeding your dog in the middle of this video. Now I need to know, do I need to watch all videos in order to pick up on things like this haha.

  • @js18ms
    @js18ms 3 года назад +9

    Can you throw something green on the fire like evergreen branches? I know they burn hot even when green, but they produce tons of smoke. It would be interesting to see how much the air flow reduces the smoke.

  • @canucanoe2861
    @canucanoe2861 Год назад +1

    You are both a master craftsman and a master comedian. Loving the content!

  • @charlieteneyck6797
    @charlieteneyck6797 2 года назад

    I’ve just recently finding your channel and I am really liking your videos. Great stuff! Thanx bud!