If you want to be extra safe with your firepit then line the bottom rows with fire bricks! You can get fire bricks here: amzn.to/3rfE7TG The smaller the fire pit the fewer fire bricks you will need.
I would humbly recommend that you put the grate in at a higher level so you don’t have so much direct flame. Even if you use a Dutch oven, a higher grate will allow for a larger fire when needed. Hope you love it!
Really like the look of this. Be warned though that if you do this with standard brick and not true fire brick you could be asking for disaster. Standard concrete brick will basically explode if they get too hot. Anyone who has ever used a torch close to concrete will know what I am talking about. Just be aware. Google it.
You are correct. Fire bricks are the best to use as they are the safest. The next up are old red clay bricks since they can withstand high temperatures. The ones I used are concrete bricks which are not porous. It seems that those are not the best to use for fear of exploding however i really make simple campfires and only the edges of the bricks are exposed. It would require high heat and constant exposure to present a threat. In my design the edges are touching the flames and thats about it. Not enough to be a risk.
The bricks don't "explode" I've been making fire pits, kilns and such for years. Bricks or blocks can Crack. Rocks can kind of explode....loud pop. If you use bricks or block be smart. If it's damp, small fire, gradually dry out and increase size. Let the moisture slowly come out. Also make the pit plenty big so the bricks aren't so close to the fire. Don't build crazy over sized fires in your pit.
@@Jamman610 Concrete including pavers are very porous and holds water. That's whatmakes them hazardous when high heats are exposed to them. It's the steam pressure trying to escape
@@Jamman610I used the concrete pavers from Lowes. The face is textured and the front is wider than the back. When a dozen are put down they make a perfect circle. Because of the taper from front to back. It's hard to explain but that's also not why I'm commenting. After about the first year all of the pavers started to crack in half and fell apart. I ended up scrapping that pit and I poured a concrete square pit and lined the center with fire brick and covered the outside with a veneer stone. The stone is thin sliced and you just stick it to the outside with mortar. It's lasted 6 years now and still looks great
Two VERY Important things to include!!! 1 st..............The Foundation MUST be Perfectly level, use crushed stone for at least a 2 inch thick base for setting the starter, first course of brick. The higher you stack bricks, the more Important that will become This is particularly important in Rainy and Freeze areas of the country. 2nd........ The first 2 courses need to have an Air Gap between ALL the bricks. That is how you Feed the Fire with Oxygen and get a far less Smokey fire.
When he said 'no talking' and then just kept talking...it was just like the scene in Caddyshack where Ty is telling Danny to be the ball and does the same exact thing. This is your "zone" man. Subscribed!
I have one of these too. I copied a photo off of google, but I kept to the photo with 18 bricks to the ring. I was impressed with how well it performs as a fire ring, radiating the heat back off the tall wall. It also breathes really well with all the gaps letting the air get to the bottom of the fire. Toss in a few dried pine cones with some split pine and you can light it with a match... I actually use my propane torch from the workshop because, why not?
Thank u sooo much! Just built one today with my leftover bricks. Looks awesome! We need to wait a bit to break it in cuz of fire restrictions right now. I live in Sweden btw. 🎉
Excellent build. I camp a lot on my farm and have multiple sites. Usually I overthink firepits, plus they don't draw air as well as yours. I think I will build mine as an elongated oval to hold longer logs and give more front radiance. I also might include a grill across the layers towards the top.
I am doing the elongated oval. My first course was 34 Bricks. I am at 100 and on my 4th x course (about 1/4 of the way). I will start half courses with #5
Thats a great question. I looked this up based on yours and others comments. Fire bricks are the best to use as they are the safest. The next up are old red clay bricks since they can withstand high temperatures. The ones I used are concrete bricks which are not porous. It seems that those are not the best to use for fear of exploding however i really make simple campfires and only the edges of the bricks are exposed. It would require high heat and constant exposure to present a threat. In my design the edges are touching the flames and thats about it. Not enough to be a risk.
I love it! Thank you. I would make mine larger but not as high. I have plans.😊👍 I have been putting off my plans to find the right one. This is perfect. 😊👍❤️
LOVE THIS, SO SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE, YOU DID A GREAT JOB, WE'RE ALL PERFECTIONISTIC TO SOME DEGREE IN DIFFERENT THINGS WE DO, SOME IT'S A MENTAL DISORDER CALLED OCD, OTHERS IT'S JUST BUILDING THINGS THAT LOOK PROFESSIONAL AND BUILT THE RIGHT WAY ❤
I’m going to subscribe just off of your realness and dad sense of humor!! Lmfao don’t get me wrong the fire pit idea is great but you my friend made the video(no pun intended).
try making cheese wedged shaped form (using a spirit level to get it horizontal) from pallet wood or similar ..... then pick the spot you want & half fill the form with concrete on the bottom and pack a hard clay / sand mix to make a level surface to start building your firepit on . just a quick idea
That's a great question. I tried building the fire pit with some space at the bottom so that it could draw in some air but the bricks started falling in. There really isnt much space for air flow from the bottom.
KInda late to the show here but awesome video. educational and a slight bit of humor. I laughed when its "ok no talking " and well good stuff. Hey keep talking and keep making videos
I just wonder if fanning them 'out', while attractive, is as safe as laying them the other way. Also uses more bricks. I want mine close to a fence so this design intrigued me, but if anyone has a thought about, please share!
That is a great question! I couldnt find the source of the original photo or any article that went with it. BTW the one in the thumbnail uses a lot more bricks and has a much bigger diameter.
@strongvoice-LK Hi! I built one once from a mix of old or root cellar -house and paver( sidewalk) bricks many yrs back. Worked great, but some of the house brick sometimes crack if too close to fire I think. It worked for my purposes of just wanting a small, cool fire pit to sit by and enjoy the evening after work..cold brews and listening to the Colored and star gazing.. sigh... I NEED to make me a pit ASAP!! I used the same idea with alternating bricjs, but at a horizontal orientation, end to end staggered. Fast and EASY FUN!! You could use a round grill to fit for cooking and stabilising somewhat....use your imagination! 👍😉. I love this Man's design only I don't know what the fire bricks brand he is using... Have Fun!!🙋♀️
@@maineiacts i was using just concrete bricks. It is recommended to use fire bricks or even old red clay bricks as they have a higher fire resistance level. With my firepit I made it like a small campfire so really only the edges of the bricks got hot. not enough to present a risk.
This is cool and all, but doing the math, it's about $800 in firebricks. Just so everyone knows we are still talking about a much larger financial investment vs. the average store bought firepit (of course "stores" will take how ever much money you want to give them for one).
I didnt use fire bricks to make my pit and I dont plan on using them in the future. You really only need the firebricks if the the fire is super hot and the bricks are fully exposed to the flames. With my pit based on the design only the edges were touching the flames and not enough heat to cause them to explode. I added a disclaimer in the description and pinned the comment based on other peoples comments. Also from a legal perspective having a disclaimer is suggested.
Thanks! I saw the design somewhere online ie the thumbnail but there wasnt any description that went with it. So i just counted the bricks and recreated the photo but in a slightly smaller scale.
If you want to be extra safe with your firepit then line the bottom rows with fire bricks!
You can get fire bricks here: amzn.to/3rfE7TG
The smaller the fire pit the fewer fire bricks you will need.
Thank you!
I submit that this is the reason UA-cam exists.Thanks,I'm building one today but with a grate after 1st layer to cook on.
Sounds great! We used an oven grate the first time I made the firepit cause a regular BBQ grate was too small.
How did it go, is it good to cook on
I would humbly recommend that you put the grate in at a higher level so you don’t have so much direct flame. Even if you use a Dutch oven, a higher grate will allow for a larger fire when needed. Hope you love it!
@husbandhood where can I buy an oven grate?
same this is a bad ass looking design !!!
Really like the look of this. Be warned though that if you do this with standard brick and not true fire brick you could be asking for disaster. Standard concrete brick will basically explode if they get too hot. Anyone who has ever used a torch close to concrete will know what I am talking about. Just be aware. Google it.
You are correct. Fire bricks are the best to use as they are the safest. The next up are old red clay bricks since they can withstand high temperatures. The ones I used are concrete bricks which are not porous. It seems that those are not the best to use for fear of exploding however i really make simple campfires and only the edges of the bricks are exposed. It would require high heat and constant exposure to present a threat. In my design the edges are touching the flames and thats about it. Not enough to be a risk.
The bricks don't "explode" I've been making fire pits, kilns and such for years. Bricks or blocks can Crack. Rocks can kind of explode....loud pop.
If you use bricks or block be smart. If it's damp, small fire, gradually dry out and increase size. Let the moisture slowly come out. Also make the pit plenty big so the bricks aren't so close to the fire. Don't build crazy over sized fires in your pit.
@@Jamman610 Concrete including pavers are very porous and holds water. That's whatmakes them hazardous when high heats are exposed to them. It's the steam pressure trying to escape
@@1980Baldeagle Problem is that most people will not be wise enough to know this. I still like the concept but just want people to be aware
@@Jamman610I used the concrete pavers from Lowes. The face is textured and the front is wider than the back. When a dozen are put down they make a perfect circle. Because of the taper from front to back. It's hard to explain but that's also not why I'm commenting. After about the first year all of the pavers started to crack in half and fell apart.
I ended up scrapping that pit and I poured a concrete square pit and lined the center with fire brick and covered the outside with a veneer stone. The stone is thin sliced and you just stick it to the outside with mortar. It's lasted 6 years now and still looks great
Two VERY Important things to include!!!
1 st..............The Foundation MUST be Perfectly level, use crushed stone for at least a 2 inch thick base for setting the starter, first course of brick.
The higher you stack bricks, the more Important that will become
This is particularly important in Rainy and Freeze areas of the country.
2nd........ The first 2 courses need to have an Air Gap between ALL the bricks. That is how you Feed the Fire with Oxygen and get a far less Smokey fire.
Two great points! thank you
Yes indeed... especially the 2nd - makes it function a bit like a rocket stove 🙂
Bingo 👌
You beat me to it. Too many times combustion air is an after thought.
How do put the air gap on the first two rows? I love this fire pit, I want to build one.
When he said 'no talking' and then just kept talking...it was just like the scene in Caddyshack where Ty is telling Danny to be the ball and does the same exact thing.
This is your "zone" man. Subscribed!
Caddyshack! A classic!! Ah the good 'ol days
i thought the same thing, he kept talking, which slowed him down
I use an old rim from an 18 wheeler surrounded by bricks. Has good airflow and steel grating in the center to hold wood. Works great.
same
I took a shot every time he said no talking and that's the most beautiful pile of Bricks I've sever eeeen 🥴
LOVE this! Thanks so much for sharing!!! I am a visual learner so it was very helpful to see it done in real time. Thank you!!
you are welcome. I'm also a visual learner.
Nice. Personally, I would rake aways all that dry grass and put down some sand or soil. The dry grass is making me really nervous.
Just did this yesterday and it turned out great. I used regular small bricks so it was a bit fiddly but not hard. Great idea. Great video. Easy.
We’ll done, This is really cool! & bonus points for not having any leftover screws or washers ☝️
Love this video! So honest and perfectly imperfect! Nice fire pit brother!
Leave some spaces on the lower levels to let air into the fire. This will reduce the smoke levels.
I was going to start counting how many times you said fire pit but was mesmerized by the building of said fire pit. Love it ♥️🇨🇦
Thats super sweet. Thats safer than a circle pit if you have kids around. I could see myself cooking some steaks right now and drinking a Margarita.👍
I have one of these too. I copied a photo off of google, but I kept to the photo with 18 bricks to the ring. I was impressed with how well it performs as a fire ring, radiating the heat back off the tall wall. It also breathes really well with all the gaps letting the air get to the bottom of the fire. Toss in a few dried pine cones with some split pine and you can light it with a match... I actually use my propane torch from the workshop because, why not?
That was incredible! I'm wondering how to add a rack for grilling!
add larger cinder blocks to the other side and balance the grate that way. or remove the layers.
Thank u sooo much! Just built one today with my leftover bricks. Looks awesome! We need to wait a bit to break it in cuz of fire restrictions right now. I live in Sweden btw. 🎉
I think that’s a great fire pit and nice to look at.
Thank you!
I've had a fire pit like this for 5 years now.
Excellent build. I camp a lot on my farm and have multiple sites. Usually I overthink firepits, plus they don't draw air as well as yours.
I think I will build mine as an elongated oval to hold longer logs and give more front radiance. I also might include a grill across the layers towards the top.
I am doing the elongated oval. My first course was 34 Bricks. I am at 100 and on my 4th x course (about 1/4 of the way). I will start half courses with #5
6:11 "As a perfectionist, I like to waste my time with stupidity. That's how we are, unfortunately." ROFL. That hit way too close to home.
o my goodness, I love this!!! I needed some outside interest in my yard, this should do it! Thank you!
I would leave a little space between the bricks for ventilation purposes
Yes I agree. I am rebuilding the pit again and will try that.
Great fire pit and just loved your commentary. Keep up the great work.
Wow. Amazing video.
Thank you Mr. Tesler! We should hang out sometimes.
Well, that's an excellent idea. I love it. Thank you for this video.
This was pretty cool going to try it
I love this! I am definitely going to be getting some fire bricks!!
It's beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Ill be doing this this weekend thanks you
That was really good 🏆
I did it as you shared. Looks great! Thank you
Really cool! Nice quick concise and great build
That's a fire pit! WOW!
I gotta do me one! Love it. I subscribed and gave a thumbs up! Well done!
Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
Dude, where have you been all my life!
Nice! I’m going to give it a shot!
Do you have to use a specific kind of brick? Are some bricks not very fire proof?
Thats a great question. I looked this up based on yours and others comments. Fire bricks are the best to use as they are the safest. The next up are old red clay bricks since they can withstand high temperatures. The ones I used are concrete bricks which are not porous. It seems that those are not the best to use for fear of exploding however i really make simple campfires and only the edges of the bricks are exposed. It would require high heat and constant exposure to present a threat. In my design the edges are touching the flames and thats about it. Not enough to be a risk.
@@husbandhood thank you for answering my question.
I like the tall, dry grass. Nice touch.
Clever! If some briks crack, this is super easy to repair!
Stack a couple or three old used tires to use as a form when placing the bricks. Perfectionists tip: Be sure to remove tires before lighting fire
That is impressive mate!
Does it get adequate air flow?
good question. people suggested removing a few of the bottom bricks so that there would be better air flow. I didnt try it yet but plan to.
So easy peasy! And beautiful work as well TY ❤
I love it! Thank you. I would make mine larger but not as high. I have plans.😊👍 I have been putting off my plans to find the right one. This is perfect. 😊👍❤️
I love the name of your channel! 😍
Very very nice! I like it! 👍😎
Great!!! Looks great!
Great design, beautifully executed: the genius is in the details. Cheers, mate!!
Thank You!
Simple is better! Love it! ❤️
I like this pit. Do you recommend clay or concrete bricks?
Fire Brick is the safest.
Does it dissipate smoke? Air channels at the base?
"NO TALKING, JUST STACKING" KEEPS TALKING ABOUT NOT TALKING ANYMORE AND JUST STACKING 😂😂
I know right!
What size were the bricks used in the video?
Wow ! I just salvaged some bricks tomorrow’s project!
Looking good
Omg this is brilliant! LOVE it! 👍🏼❤️
LOVE THIS, SO SIMPLE AND INEXPENSIVE, YOU DID A GREAT JOB, WE'RE ALL PERFECTIONISTIC TO SOME DEGREE IN DIFFERENT THINGS WE DO, SOME IT'S A MENTAL DISORDER CALLED OCD, OTHERS IT'S JUST BUILDING THINGS THAT LOOK PROFESSIONAL AND BUILT THE RIGHT WAY ❤
Thank you!!
Perfect for lakeside property with the back toward the water for wind blocking.
I’m gonna do this forsure, so easy and so cool
I’m going to subscribe just off of your realness and dad sense of humor!! Lmfao don’t get me wrong the fire pit idea is great but you my friend made the video(no pun intended).
Thank you! I really appreciate it. Happy you enjoyed!
I like this fire pit.
Any advice for building a similar fire pit on a sloped yard?
try making cheese wedged shaped form (using a spirit level to get it horizontal) from pallet wood or similar ..... then pick the spot you want & half fill the form with concrete on the bottom and pack a hard clay / sand mix to make a level surface to start building your firepit on . just a quick idea
Like the idea, you made it seem very easy…
might try a gravel base…cheers!
Would the heat be blocked on sides and back? Or does it flow through?
That's a great question. I tried building the fire pit with some space at the bottom so that it could draw in some air but the bricks started falling in. There really isnt much space for air flow from the bottom.
KInda late to the show here but awesome video. educational and a slight bit of humor. I laughed when its "ok no talking " and well good stuff. Hey keep talking and keep making videos
Thanks. It takes so much time. I really need to.
super simple. This is the way!
Very nice and simple.
Thank you! 😊
the best part is that it could easily be taken down and set aside for times when you dont need it or need the space for something else.
I just wonder if fanning them 'out', while attractive, is as safe as laying them the other way. Also uses more bricks.
I want mine close to a fence so this design intrigued me, but if anyone has a thought about, please share!
Great video. Thanks
Who built the one in the thumbnail? It looked much better.
That is a great question! I couldnt find the source of the original photo or any article that went with it. BTW the one in the thumbnail uses a lot more bricks and has a much bigger diameter.
very nice very easy thank you very much
That's really nice, but I'd like to see it lit so I can see which direction the smoke goes.
thats always an issue. it often goes towards the house. I try to keep the fire real hot so there would be less smoke.
What type of bricks do you use?
@everyone
This is an amazing idea. I am going ti have ti try this. Got a few more ideas for what else they would be good for.
Love it !!thank you!
Glad you like it!
It does look cool!
Absolutely love this
Love it thank you
That's pretty nice. Thanks for sharing
great project useful to know. nice looking roo!
What is dismiter of center circle?
very cool and easy, thank you
Hey, that did look easy😮.this winter, I think I'll build one.
I love this. I would like to use real bricks. Have you tried them or has a subscriber tried this with real bricks?
@strongvoice-LK Hi! I built one once from a mix of old or root cellar -house and paver( sidewalk) bricks many yrs back. Worked great, but some of the house brick sometimes crack if too close to fire I think. It worked for my purposes of just wanting a small, cool fire pit to sit by and enjoy the evening after work..cold brews and listening to the Colored and star gazing.. sigh... I NEED to make me a pit ASAP!! I used the same idea with alternating bricjs, but at a horizontal orientation, end to end staggered. Fast and EASY FUN!!
You could use a round grill to fit for cooking and stabilising somewhat....use your imagination! 👍😉. I love this Man's design only I don't know what the fire bricks brand he is using...
Have Fun!!🙋♀️
@@maineiacts i was using just concrete bricks. It is recommended to use fire bricks or even old red clay bricks as they have a higher fire resistance level. With my firepit I made it like a small campfire so really only the edges of the bricks got hot. not enough to present a risk.
@@maineiacts I appreciate your insight. Thanks!
@husbandhood Thank You for your reply!! 😉👍🙋♀️
@strongvoiceLK My Pleasure! Thx!😉🙋♀️
How does it burn? Smokey? Not smokey?
Perfectionist. One who is doomed to failure.
This is cool and all, but doing the math, it's about $800 in firebricks. Just so everyone knows we are still talking about a much larger financial investment vs. the average store bought firepit (of course "stores" will take how ever much money you want to give them for one).
I didnt use fire bricks to make my pit and I dont plan on using them in the future. You really only need the firebricks if the the fire is super hot and the bricks are fully exposed to the flames. With my pit based on the design only the edges were touching the flames and not enough heat to cause them to explode. I added a disclaimer in the description and pinned the comment based on other peoples comments. Also from a legal perspective having a disclaimer is suggested.
Cool design, please mow and water that grass back a bit before you start a grass fire:)
This is awesome! I'm doing this!
Nice. Would like to do this, but 2 or 3 times that diameter., plus maybe put motor on all the bricks, so that it doesnt get kniocked over.
Great design! I'm doing this!
Pretty cool 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Thanks! I saw the design somewhere online ie the thumbnail but there wasnt any description that went with it. So i just counted the bricks and recreated the photo but in a slightly smaller scale.
Ty sir this is beautifui!
very good my friend ive been looking for an idea for building a forge for blacksmithing. you gave me some good ideas
Glad I could help. Blacksmith eh?
Cement blocks don't take heat well eventually crumbling unless they are fire bricks..
The ""no talking" sure was nice! ;)
thanks bro , cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for the comment!