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Be cause in this video (3 years old now) I used to put the bricks on the top of them to hold them still as they dry out for a few days. In my latest improved method. I allow the mix to decompose, itsthem like making a snow ball. It all compact and sticks together. Watch it here ua-cam.com/video/nnMHSy7FY7Y/v-deo.html Have you subscribed? Jamie

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Thank you very much. I'll get there Jamie

@@bsod5608 That's great. Let us know how it goes 👍👍👍 Jamie

@@hankhill962 thank you Hank

I'm going to try this. I need to know as well. Someone else has said it might even burn as 'liquid Gold' I think like alcohol. Thank you.

Thanks 👍 it won't be long before we have to start burning these. So the two in the video will burn side by side. Thanks for the sub 👍 Jamie

ua-cam.com/video/I6auqbKBjPE/v-deo.html here's the burning video.

I don't get the 'self lighting' part. Do you mean spontaneously combust?

@@twcmaker yes.. perhaps soak in some ignition fluid. Like a Shisha charcoal or starter logs

@@twcmaker I see no burning transpiring

Now that IS a good idea. 'Small tin loaf' over here would be good for my size of log burner 👍 Brilliant 👍 I knew I'd get some good ideas off people. Thank you

@@twcmaker I had to Google that, I'd never heard of it. YES! That rectangular shape would actually be better than the round cupcake shape. In addition, there's a company called "Lee" that makes lead smelting moulds for making ammunition. Might be worth a look as well. You're very welcome Sir. Cheers from Missouri USA.

@@twcmaker You're very welcome Sir, glad the thoughts were helpful. Please keep us posted!

@@bobjackson7516 I don't get why they don't notify subscribers any more. I'm finding it better to actually tag as I've done here with you. And I spend a good 2-3 hours doing it. Because either subscribers don't check on my page or UA-cam doesn't notify. It's repetitive but I feel it has to be done. Thank you for coming back & watching 👍 Jamie

@@twcmaker I hate to be a "conspiracy theorist", but it almost seems like anything that might be considered beneficial information for people that want to be more self sufficient is held back.

I'd not thought of that 🙈 you could be right. That's a little depressing.

@@twcmaker Unfortunately, it's the world we live in these days.

I suppose.. It's typical now

@@davidpayne6541 that sounds great. Thank you. Jamie

I love this. This is where my head is. My only issue now is they take longer to dry, due to the liquid. But. They really smell. I've left this batch for nearly 3 months. 🙈 Very smelly. 6-8 weeks seems a good cut off point.

@@twcmaker Without drain holes the plastic tubs will contain any liquid so small pin pricks to allow for seeping should reduce the smell which is possibly from rotting. More damp over longer periods might also encourage mould to establish

I left these in the tubs for 5 days. Then turned over each day to allow each face to dry out. 👍

How long have they been in the buckets?

@@twcmaker Oldest mix 50/50 shavings/coffee started on 27th July. All other dated batches have varying degrees of mould. Curiously, the only two 10l buckets with no mould at all, are 33/33/33 shavings/coffee grounds/coffee husks ( from the roastery) dated 14th August. All of the above are in loose lidded tubs in my greenhouse. I created 2x20l tubs of wet sloppy mix at 50/50 last week, thinking ti would ferment rapidly in the greenhouse, drying out at the same time, as they are open to atmosphere with no lids at all. . A thick 2" green head rapidly appeared, which has now settled to a skin just like rice pudding. When prodded this morning, the tough skin reveals a nice looking moist mix below, but I won't disturb it just yet. I suspect it might be better to stir it all again half way through, like a compost heap it would get re-oxygenated , allowing fast aerobic activity, as opposed to extremely slow anaerobic activity. Commercial composters do this with tractors. My friend owns a cafe & her son owns a roastery. His friend owns a much larger roastery & bought a coffee briquette machine for £20k, but doesn't use it. I hope to visit & find out more. Ash.

Hi Ash. Yes I would mix more frequently if it's in that heat (I'm not used to that sort of heat, so I'm unsure how to advise) I would think that in the greenhouse you could accelerate the process x 3-5 times. Less water, more mixing would keep bugs away.

Thank you. I think if they were a bit wetter, that would work. Great idea thank you. I'll see if I can try it out. Cheers Jamie

It can.

You put that so much better than I did. The liquid also has finer grains that fill the gaps. Less air pockets equals linger burn. It just makes sense to me too. Have you subscribed? Jamie

Are you serious? I've got a Woodworking workshop where I mix with a drill for 10-15 minutes per month. Do you think I should bring in a Cement mixer, spend time filling it up, using it for a few minutes, to then spend time cleaning it out...🙈 Then store it in my space for a month without use, only to.. 🙈 There is no logic to what you are suggesting. Others out there are welcome to try it. I have talked with someone at the City of Chicago. They might be doing it on a much larger scale than me. But they will be using excavators. Thank you for your comment. Jamie

@@twcmakerThen disregard my suggestion. Keep doing what you’re doing and have a good day.

@@CJessie007 blimey, that's not good. Too long in the bucket? How long did you leave it. And did you put a cover over the top to stop flies?

@@twcmakerYes I had it covered with a bin liner, but admittedly I left it for three weeks.. not giving up though, I will try again! Excellent video btw.

Had it composted? And where are you in the World? A warm or hot climate?

Not sure tbh, I think I may have put too much water in, it did have a layer of mould on the top. I’m in south London and we’ve had a really hot humid summer.

Right, okay. So could the giant maggots have been Leather Jackets? Look them up. Too much Water is just a waste of water and time. You just need the mixture wet enough too stay together when you grip it in you hand. Damp rather than Wet.

Thanks Tim. Still plenty of time to make more. As I said in the video, I've just started another bucket off. They might be ready for Christmas by the time they've decomposed, made and dried out. Let us know how yours do when they burn🔥. Cheers Jamie

@@jammywesty91 yes those two will be burned side by side. Not long now before we need to start keeping warm and have the fire 🔥 going again. I'm still collecting up any Wood I see about. Like old pieces of furniture people leave out. And a network of people who let me know where, what etc. I've got about 4 months supply ready for Winter already. And as time goes on I'll add to it. So yes, some Briquettes burning videos to do very soon.

@@jammywesty91 Sharp... Grey Steel sharp 😂

Who knew?? A quickly made, non scripted, off the cuff and edited in between students video. It really should have only gone to 350. *shrugs 🤷‍♂️ I have no idea how it happened.

Hi. My latest video is out. Using moulds rather than the press, but also keeping the liquid in the mix ua-cam.com/video/nnMHSy7FY7Y/v-deo.html Enjoy, let me know in the comments what you think. Jamie

Yeah.. Old boys sometimes, just get so close. 🤔 Was he anywhere near a pub? 😉 Badger planes are (imo), usually skew blade, with a hole in the side to do a bit of a rebate.

Ahh we've chatted before I think? This all sounds seriously called up. Are they holding up? Do they burn well? So many questions but we can start there. Thank you for your support Jamie

@@twcmaker I am unsure of the paper slurry and with pits. I made some last year, dried them, and stored them in sealed plastic bags. They came apart, but I don't think they were maybe not actually dry enough. The size of the briquettes is 8 x 8 x 3 cm so they can be used in a BBQ grill or rocket stove. The corn starch briquettes hold up well. After a year, they are strong. The rate of corn starch to water is 6 water to 1 corn starch. Boil the water, while boiling, mix the starch with enough water to make a thin paste and then mix this into the boiling water. It will quickly thicken. I let it sit for a day. I then mix this with 1 part starch glue to 4 or 5 parts ground pits. I could send images. They burn at 1200 F or 650 C.

Blimey. That's hot 🔥

Thank you Gee. Have you subscribed? Jamie

Thank you Carolyn. Have you subscribed yet? Jamie

@@twcmaker yes, of course. you asked for subscribers and I complied. :) I get most of my heat from the wood stove during the winter with a mini split for back up...waste not, want not!

A mini split?? Is that an early Austin? Or British Leyland?

@@twcmaker no clue....it is a wall mounted unit that can be both a/c and heater. I do have solar panels which takes some of the power pain from that choice, but I prefer to use the wood stove as much as possible.

Ohhhh I get it. 👍 👍 👍

I think you can compress too much. Think half the compression leaves some liquid in, that then helps shrink the briquettes as they dry out. I've been doing this and it really helps. That's why I've done this video, showing that it's not about the liquid being squeezed out. It all stays in the tub and shrinks as it dries.

Any saw mills in your area? It's rubbish to them saw dust. Maybe contact any local joinery companies, Men's Sheds, small wood turning businesses. 🇦🇺

Thank you for this. I'd like to think others can look around them and use what they have, or see as waste. I suppose to get a similar mix (that can decompose to get a longer burn) then Carbon and Nitrogen are key. Brown corrugated cardboard would be a start, then household waste that could breakdown.. Kitchen waste, uncooked vegetable and fruit waste. I'm using the major Waste from my workshop. My bin gets emptied every couple of weeks and hardly has anything in it. If it would breakdown, it goes in my buckets. People need to look around, see what can be used. Eyes need to be opened, mind expanded and opportunities explored.

@@twcmaker cow dung is used for firewood to cook with in Africa, I hear, so you can chase behind a cow or sheep. Just don't be seen wearing gum boots / Wellington's. 😉🇦🇺

They do, and small bushes get cut down and used. So alternatives are important across the globe. Yeah, watch the wellie wearers 🙈

@@twcmaker reading the new comments, i'm considering nut shells from acorn, black walnut, hickory (I'm in the US) and caps and husks from these, too. hmmmmm. I porcess a lot of nuts and other tree seeds for my tree nursery and always have random chaff.

That method can be improved upon now. I've added Coffee Grounds and leave it in the bucket longer. The briquettes burn for over 2 hours nowadays. Please watch some of the videos in my playlist Briquettes, make & burn 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥: ua-cam.com/play/PLomQ4jxG80doKGlqFJ__qCpKJMK08K8TA.html It will save you hours and burn much longer. Thank you Jamie

@@diomauia4295 I've not. Sounds interesting

Hi. My latest video is out. Using moulds rather than the press, but also keeping the liquid in the mix ua-cam.com/video/nnMHSy7FY7Y/v-deo.html Enjoy, let me know in the comments what you think. Jamie

@@Lunarl4ndr Wouldn't that make it harder to release from the press?

Hi. My latest video is out. Using moulds rather than the press, but also keeping the liquid in the mix ua-cam.com/video/nnMHSy7FY7Y/v-deo.html Enjoy, let me know in the comments what you think. Jamie

The whole process, you employ, is very close to setting up for growing mushrooms. I'd venture to guess your briquette mix is forming mycelium while it sits for 2 months. It is possible this is causing your increased burn times. The whole thing is very interesting .

Hi Steve. If there is mycelium, then it's not visible to me. I have grown mushrooms in my mix, they were reasonably quick and beautiful.

Once dried and down to less than 8% moisture content. There's very little smoke at all. So much less than Wood.

@@FractalNinja thanks for the comment 👍. I'm only really using up the waste from my workshop (and the Café) So adding anything else just hasn't happened yet. I'm mainly improving this with the ingredients and the time sitting in the bucket, and the results are great. So I don't feel the need. Thank you for watching Have you subscribed? It helps me grow my channel and share the knowledge with others. Especially with those in other parts of the World where this could be life changing. Thanks again Jamie

Hi. My latest video is out. Using moulds rather than the press, but also keeping the liquid in the mix ua-cam.com/video/nnMHSy7FY7Y/v-deo.html Enjoy, let me know in the comments what you think. Jamie

@@YagirlM Thank you. Have you subscribed? It really helps me grow my channel and share the knowledge with others. Thanks again Jamie

Hi. My latest video is out. Using moulds rather than the press, but also keeping the liquid in the mix ua-cam.com/video/nnMHSy7FY7Y/v-deo.html Enjoy, let me know in the comments what you think. Jamie

@@RadgieGadgey-bx8mc thank you. Made a few more yesterday. Another 25 made for the Winter months.

Hi. My latest video is out. Using moulds rather than the press, but also keeping the liquid in the mix ua-cam.com/video/nnMHSy7FY7Y/v-deo.html Enjoy, let me know in the comments what you think. Jamie

Much better. Just a bit too much going on. And then 4-500 people a day in my workshop.. No I kept the door shut and only saw 30 people. Much quieter, real people make and effort to push the door open.. Leave a door open and everyone will walk through it. Had a great few days. It's all calm again now.

@@twcmaker glad to here mate, down days are just not nice.

No they're hard. I try not to get down, down. It's too much to get out of them.

@@carlpender5277 Well, toolmakers. They swapped things around, used parts up. Yes the casting is worth getting the plane for. So pleased with mine. Too busy to get onto it for a while. Not sure when I'll get back to it.

@@twcmaker Well good luck, enjoying the content on the channel, jealous of your Preston planes though!

I bought most of the Preston planes while people were buying up the I. Sorby (Bailey type) planes. Now both are quite expensive. And Preston were very good manufacturers. Got a few Bailey type problems on occasions. But they are excellent once tuning is done. I need to make another few videos on them. Especially the 2 x 14.5 that have different blade widths. Crazy but.. Pretty cool too.

@@twcmaker I inherited a15 and a couple of spoke shaves from father in-law who's father was a shipwright, they had been left to rust for years in his toolbox, I had to totally refurb them, but now are a joy to use and are probably my favourite plane in my collection.

I love a bit of history. Great to pass them down. Are you in the UK then? A 15 (Preston) or a Norris a15?

There's a whole playlist of the different batches being made and dome on my Log burner. Briquettes, make & burn 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥: ua-cam.com/play/PLomQ4jxG80doKGlqFJ__qCpKJMK08K8TA.html Well worth a viewing.

Hi. My latest video is out. Using moulds rather than the press, but also keeping the liquid in the mix ua-cam.com/video/nnMHSy7FY7Y/v-deo.html Enjoy, let me know in the comments what you think. Jamie

Well, I think it would depend on where in the World you are. Poor old Greta, she's more than welcome to hop onto her family Jet plane and get a car to my workshop to have a chat about it. 😂

Hi. My latest video is out. Using moulds rather than the press, but also keeping the liquid in the mix ua-cam.com/video/nnMHSy7FY7Y/v-deo.html Enjoy, let me know in the comments what you think. Jamie

Ahh that bit. Well yes, of course it is 😂

Did I go 'rogue' one handed again 🙈 I really shouldn't "It'll end in tears", they used to say.

Pretty well made. Yes.

You've done very well. That's a great deal. Welcome tj the channel. Have you subscribed? Jamie

Ahhh heat. But watch this one with the ingredients more sorted. ua-cam.com/video/BrUE1Hs82iQ/v-deo.html Previously, too much Water. Now leaving to 'warm up' like compost. Much better results. And no artificial heat that would cost. The mix naturally heats up. Have you subscribed? It helps me grow my channel and share videos like this one. Thanks again Jamie

👍 It's been a pretty good day. Only seen 20 people in my workshop, rather than 400last time. And they've all bee lovely people I know. And I've got some work done too 👍 👍 👍 so that's brill.