Awesome! I was worried when you didn't have the larger level but you guys really rocked this. I cant wait to see when the entire job around the pit is all done.
amazing job. we were part way through making a fire pit with the stones before realizing we needed some pointers. This video was the answer. Thanks! - Karen C.
Grt fire pit!! Now Its time to roast some Tandoori Chicken, Kalmi Chicken, Tandoori Kababs and some Naan and Rumaali Rotis!!! That's our usage of fire pit... In India.!! In this Video, Ashton is the Hero for saving and helping Ben!! I never knew how fire pit is built. I have seen how woodstove is made and used here in India. We still use at my grandma's, and being in tropical country we never build fire fits. We do for some other purposes.. like when we need to have outdoor cookings for weddings and engagement ceremonies or baptisms and first Communion day for kids or Christmas or new year day. We usually have outdoor roasting of chicken in the nights or making biryanis for 100 ppl or 200 ppl or other curryies. Just giving context.. But we never set up a permanent structur for those reasons. N what's American reason for fire pits!?? Is it to beat cold or is it to have a gathering and roast some thing!!?
THis is what I want mine to look like!!! Love this. Question - what do you do about water collecting in there? What was it you put on the bottom - looked like a round stepping stone or something. Thanks so much!
Maybe a dumb question, but why do you line the inside with the store-bought bricks instead of just using the field stones? Also, should you leave small holes/gaps near the bottom (and perhaps randomly elsewhere) to allow fresh air to flow in and circulate? I think it would also allow warm air to flow out, instead of it all just being forced up and out the top, keeping you warming as you sit around it. Great video though!
No that's a good question. Those bricks are fire brick. They can withstand the heat of the fire where the heat is more intense. Interesting idea on the air pockets. I'll have to consider that next time I build one!
Oh yes and fire bricks. The fire brick on the inside needs to have mortar that has fire clay in it. Often you can get that pre-mixed at most landscape suppliers.
I'm looking to build a small fire pit in my back yard. I'm thinking about just using small softball size rocks and morter. Are regular rocks good enough?
@@garybregel4606 That may be helpful. That way you can slip the rocks and mortar in. But I prefer the freestyle look myself. Makes it look more natural. Up to you though! You can do it Gary! Just take your time and be sure to get plenty of mortar between the stones. Don't want the popping out. God bless!
Good job on this. What did you do to the base before you got started? Did you did some footer prior? Also, do you ever give some air vent at the base for air intake? Thank you!
Are the fire bricks needed? If planning on building a large fire pit (4.5-5ft inner ø) w/ an 18” wall depth. The pit isn’t going to be crowded w/ wood due to the inner ø being so large. Also, I don’t like the fire brick look.
Great job, it does my heart good to see young men doing good things, I'm trying to build a 6 ft wide fireplace and this helped me so much
Awesome! I was worried when you didn't have the larger level but you guys really rocked this. I cant wait to see when the entire job around the pit is all done.
amazing job. we were part way through making a fire pit with the stones before realizing we needed some pointers. This video was the answer. Thanks! - Karen C.
So glad it helped yall!
looks good, a nice pressure wash would bring out the color of the rocks alot.
Looks awesome so far
Wow, you "rocked" it!
Grt fire pit!! Now Its time to roast some Tandoori Chicken, Kalmi Chicken, Tandoori Kababs and some Naan and Rumaali Rotis!!! That's our usage of fire pit... In India.!!
In this Video, Ashton is the Hero for saving and helping Ben!!
I never knew how fire pit is built. I have seen how woodstove is made and used here in India. We still use at my grandma's, and being in tropical country we never build fire fits. We do for some other purposes.. like when we need to have outdoor cookings for weddings and engagement ceremonies or baptisms and first Communion day for kids or Christmas or new year day. We usually have outdoor roasting of chicken in the nights or making biryanis for 100 ppl or 200 ppl or other curryies. Just giving context.. But we never set up a permanent structur for those reasons. N what's American reason for fire pits!?? Is it to beat cold or is it to have a gathering and roast some thing!!?
Great job! Looks really good
Nice job Benj! Looks professional...but then...it IS!
Thank you now I know for ours.
Should have left a hole at the bottom.
Sweet guys
Overkill😂
THis is what I want mine to look like!!! Love this. Question - what do you do about water collecting in there? What was it you put on the bottom - looked like a round stepping stone or something. Thanks so much!
Hey sorry for the late reply.
We put gravel so that the water would drain plus a stepping stone. But you can just do gravel.
Maybe a dumb question, but why do you line the inside with the store-bought bricks instead of just using the field stones? Also, should you leave small holes/gaps near the bottom (and perhaps randomly elsewhere) to allow fresh air to flow in and circulate? I think it would also allow warm air to flow out, instead of it all just being forced up and out the top, keeping you warming as you sit around it. Great video though!
No that's a good question. Those bricks are fire brick. They can withstand the heat of the fire where the heat is more intense. Interesting idea on the air pockets. I'll have to consider that next time I build one!
Nice job👍🏽
Would it be possible for you to list and/or share links of all the products you use from start to finish? That’d be even more helpful! Thanks so much!
Hello.
Well, I used field stone, mortar concrete mixed with masonry sand. I believe that’s all.
Oh yes and fire bricks. The fire brick on the inside needs to have mortar that has fire clay in it. Often you can get that pre-mixed at most landscape suppliers.
I hope this helps!!
@@gardenguychannel Thank you for say that I would have never thought of that.
I'm looking to build a small fire pit in my back yard. I'm thinking about just using small softball size rocks and morter. Are regular rocks good enough?
Hi Gary. You can use smaller rocks it just requires more mortar and more time.
@@gardenguychannel Okay thanks. Would I have to build a frame first.
@@garybregel4606 That may be helpful. That way you can slip the rocks and mortar in. But I prefer the freestyle look myself. Makes it look more natural. Up to you though! You can do it Gary! Just take your time and be sure to get plenty of mortar between the stones. Don't want the popping out. God bless!
@@gardenguychannel Thanks for the advise, I don't know how I'm going to build it just yet. Maybe keep on watching UA-cam videos for ideas.
WOOT WOOT!
Seems like drainage would be an issue here.
Good job on this. What did you do to the base before you got started? Did you did some footer prior? Also, do you ever give some air vent at the base for air intake? Thank you!
This is a landscaper doing stone masonry
Are the fire bricks needed? If planning on building a large fire pit (4.5-5ft inner ø) w/ an 18” wall depth. The pit isn’t going to be crowded w/ wood due to the inner ø being so large. Also, I don’t like the fire brick look.
Fire brick isn't 100 percent necessary. It'll just slow the breakdown of the stones.
Are the base fieldstone cemented or just dug into the ground?
They have a crusher run base.
this song is from Hey Bear Baby Sensory lmao
Did anyone notice. He shaved!!
Yup. I did. Lol
Missing air holes?
Is this guy a stone mason?