Ran across your video the other day and it's impressive. I've watched a bunch of charcoal making videos but this is the one I'm going with. Started building two of them today ! Thank you !
@@MrTswindell Great stuff. We rely on wood for most everything, from heating, cooking, even producing electricity. The charcoal will keep our smokers happy !
Have a good idea for you on other bild like that.put a window in it too watch the process in side.or would the glass get black that you couldn't see in then would be cool to try it
Yeah we wouldn't want that! I found the culprit later. As the wood gasifies and shrinks some pieces break and pile up around the holes in the bottom of the burn tube. I've fixed this by adding an expanded metal cage to the bottom of the burn tube that keeps it from becoming restricted. I will release a video of that in the near future. Thanks for your comment.
Would you even need the brake drum fire box? Could I just use cinder blocks or rocks to raise the barrel off the ground just high enough to create room for the initial fire? Your build is the finest working one i've seen yet! I like a lot.
Thanks Michael. Yes there's any number of ways that you can get it done. I would be willing to bet that a propane burner would get it going too. I used the old brake hub because it was readily available. Hope this helps.
@@MrTswindell Thanks for the fast reply. I spent hours looking again this morning at videos of retorts, and, again, I believe your set up is producing the best lump charcoal for the minimum effort. Happy Holidays!
your close to 1200 degrees there, that's awesome
Wtf?! Unbelievably amazing!
Awesome video, super helpful and straightforward. How many burns can you get out of a drum before it breaks down?
Ran across your video the other day and it's impressive. I've watched a bunch of charcoal making videos but this is the one I'm going with. Started building two of them today ! Thank you !
You're very welcome!! Thanks for the kind words and I hope to see a video of your build when you finish. Please post a link here for everyone to view.
@@MrTswindell Great stuff. We rely on wood for most everything, from heating, cooking, even producing electricity. The charcoal will keep our smokers happy !
Awesome work!
Many Thanks
Have a good idea for you on other bild like that.put a window in it too watch the process in side.or would the glass get black that you couldn't see in then would be cool to try it
Thank you brother 👍
Welcome!
Luckily it leaks, because it would of blown up at maximum pressure. Happy grilling!
Yeah we wouldn't want that! I found the culprit later. As the wood gasifies and shrinks some pieces break and pile up around the holes in the bottom of the burn tube. I've fixed this by adding an expanded metal cage to the bottom of the burn tube that keeps it from becoming restricted. I will release a video of that in the near future. Thanks for your comment.
I wonder if a layer of large size gravel stones or pumice stone/lava rocks would also work to prevent the blockage?@@MrTswindell
Why not mix the dirt with ash and use wet clay to seal the top ?
Would you even need the brake drum fire box? Could I just use cinder blocks or rocks to raise the barrel off the ground just high enough to create room for the initial fire? Your build is the finest working one i've seen yet! I like a lot.
Thanks Michael. Yes there's any number of ways that you can get it done. I would be willing to bet that a propane burner would get it going too. I used the old brake hub because it was readily available. Hope this helps.
@@MrTswindell Thanks for the fast reply. I spent hours looking again this morning at videos of retorts, and, again, I believe your set up is producing the best lump charcoal for the minimum effort. Happy Holidays!
@@michaelspunich7273 Thanks and Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Excellent videos! Have you considered using sand on the top? Maybe that would seal better.
I used sandy clay loam. Kinda sticks together better.