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Thank you so much for this video and the plans / supplies! I like building jigs, so I drilled the holes before assembly from the inside. Since I had a new 1.125" bi-metal hole saw my holes were slightly bigger and I ended up with 8 holes per section. I loved your stone selection from Lowe's and ended up with the Ashland color but my store is out of the stone cap so I used flagstones from my local area that have similar color streaks to form my cap. I did a test burn and it works like a champ!
No problem. That is awesome. I'm so glad it worked out for you. When I was building it, I was unsure if it would really be smokeless, and it was. I was so happy with how it turned out.
Quedo hermosa! Ojo tiene que usar anteojos para hacer agujeros ene l metal al igual una mascarilla para nos respirar particulas o que alguna de ellas se proyecta directamente a tu retina prevenir un accidente innecesario es vital
@@Homedadgriff Good deal. They actually have a smokeless ring available now with the holes already in it. I got that one in the 36 inch size. Your pit still holding up well?
Does it perform? Would've been great to see the flame come out of the holes which is what makes it smokeless. I think drilling the holes higher up would allow for better functionality as any wood above the holes will still produce smoke when burning. Thanks for the video
Yes, it does perform. I was also thinking about taking the blocks that I put in the bottom of it and finding something thinner so the wood would be lower in the pit.
Top holes are almost pointless if the ring doesn't sit flush to the ground. That's why fire pits like the solo stove are double walled. The bottom holes draw in air that gets heated as it moves up toward the top holes then causes a secondary burn.
I forgot to mention that the original build was based on a fire ring with an inner diameter of 27 inches, which is currently out of stock. Therefore, the new link provided is for a fire ring with a inner diameter of 31 inches. Please note that this larger size may require an extra block on each row. Apologies for the oversight!
Do you use the Mevo for your videos? I thought i noticed its shadow. If so what settings do you have because mine has been looking real grainy. Also great job on the fire pit
Use a 1/4”by 1-1/2” fender washer with our 1” hole saw. You won’t need to pre drill the holes. You put the washer on the 1/4 bit to start the hole.then remove the washer and so on.that will aloud the teeth of the hole saw not to catch the metal.
The only way I know how to make it work is if there is a flange at the top of the ring to hang it from, creating a gap at the bottom of the ring for the air to come in through the air intake gaps.
You can; not all are premade are that way. As long as there is a way to get air to the bottom of the pit, either through a hole or a small gap, it should be fine.
Looks awesome! I just wanted to point out that the way you built this, the top holes are really not needed. For this to function like you are intending, the metal ring needs to be set flush or into the ground and the fresh air needs to come through the bottom spaces, between the bricks and the ring, and out the top holes. That is what draws fresh air through the holes and provides oxygen for the full combustion at the top. The way you have this built, you could eliminate the metal ring all together. I have actually built this style of fire pit with the metal ring (flush to the ground as intended) and without and cannot tell a difference in "smokeless-ness". Having the spaces at the bottom for air flow seems to make the biggest difference.
Yeah, I think if you want hot air to come out of the holes, causing a secondary burn of the smoke, the ring has to go all the way to the ground, so there's nowhere for the drawn in air to go except through the holes. In this design, the ring is not on the ground, so the drawn in air just stays on the bottom, which burns up your wood faster.
I have a question as I am just feeling this video. My wife and I are in our early sixties there are no kids if I build a simple layout he did with the Stacked Stones leaving a space on 4 and 5 sides you're saying I can skip the ring? Also is there a reason to put stone or bricks at the bottom of the pit or can I just drop the logs or the wood kindling on top of the grass inside the stone pit? And lastly, did you put some sort of a metal mesh over your pit or were burning embers not an issue
You have to be careful about using old bricks laying around. They can trap moisture over time and the heat will cause the steam to make an explosion. Many luck out as the steam escapes, but there are times that the bricks heat faster than they can let off enough steam. There is only one result.
Nothing like getting critiqued by your 7-8 year olds... LMFAO. Great job, but maybe drill from the inside out to put all the sharp edges on the outside where not seen..?
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Great job! Looks like the kids are having a blast with your project. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you the kids love to help
Your conversation with your daughter was adorable.
She is like my little information hub and is always asking questions.
reminds me of me and my dad. she'll always see you as a super dad who can do anything.
Thank you for your kind words that made my day.
Drill from inside out results in no sharp edges hanging out. Thx for the video.
Thanks for the idea!
Awesome video and breakdown....clear and straight to the point with zero rhetoric about random rhetoric 😅. Thanks!
Thank you!
The air intake gaps are a good idea. Very useful video!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video and the plans / supplies! I like building jigs, so I drilled the holes before assembly from the inside. Since I had a new 1.125" bi-metal hole saw my holes were slightly bigger and I ended up with 8 holes per section. I loved your stone selection from Lowe's and ended up with the Ashland color but my store is out of the stone cap so I used flagstones from my local area that have similar color streaks to form my cap. I did a test burn and it works like a champ!
No problem. That is awesome. I'm so glad it worked out for you. When I was building it, I was unsure if it would really be smokeless, and it was. I was so happy with how it turned out.
I follow you instructions and your plans and my fire pit work great, thank you
I'm so happy to hear it! No problem
Well done dad, looks great.
Thank you!
Great video and I appreciate the supply list! I subscribed to your channel!
Awesome! Thank you! I am so glad it is helpful.
Nice video, gave me some ideas for when I build mine tomorrow!
Thank you. I'm glad it helped, and good luck tomorrow. It is worth it.
Enjoyed from Texas!
Thank you!
Wow, My Man!
Thank you👍
Thanks for the video.
You are welcome! Thank you for watching.
Looks great!
Thank you!
Great job!
Thank you!
Impressive very fast 🎉
Thank you!
You’re an animal with that drill!! 😅😅😅
Lol, that old drill I used is not very forgiving.
Buen video. Si le quitas las piedras del centro, quizas mejore la combustion.
Thank you I’ll look into that and try it out.
Quedo hermosa! Ojo tiene que usar anteojos para hacer agujeros ene l metal al igual una mascarilla para nos respirar particulas o que alguna de ellas se proyecta directamente a tu retina prevenir un accidente innecesario es vital
Dude!! I swear I could smell those marshmallows 😂. Awesome job!!
They were delicious. My daughter is obsessed with them thank you.
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Awesome video, sir! I've built several fire pits in my day but this will be the first smokeless one. Which size ring do you have here?
Thank you its a 33in got it off amazon there is a link in the description.
@@Homedadgriff Good deal. They actually have a smokeless ring available now with the holes already in it. I got that one in the 36 inch size. Your pit still holding up well?
@two_legit1832 that’s awesome that makes it a lot easier. The one I built is holding up great it’ll be getting a lot of use this fall.
Does it perform? Would've been great to see the flame come out of the holes which is what makes it smokeless. I think drilling the holes higher up would allow for better functionality as any wood above the holes will still produce smoke when burning.
Thanks for the video
Yes, it does perform. I was also thinking about taking the blocks that I put in the bottom of it and finding something thinner so the wood would be lower in the pit.
Top holes are almost pointless if the ring doesn't sit flush to the ground. That's why fire pits like the solo stove are double walled. The bottom holes draw in air that gets heated as it moves up toward the top holes then causes a secondary burn.
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Drill the wholes before assembly. Drill from the inside out for a cleaner look. That way you can use a backer board for drilling.
If i could go back that is what i would of done
Did you get the 31 or 36 inch fire ring
The 31in i will fix that on the plans page
@@Homedadgriff got it thank you
I forgot to mention that the original build was based on a fire ring with an inner diameter of 27 inches, which is currently out of stock. Therefore, the new link provided is for a fire ring with a inner diameter of 31 inches. Please note that this larger size may require an extra block on each row. Apologies for the oversight!
Do you use the Mevo for your videos? I thought i noticed its shadow. If so what settings do you have because mine has been looking real grainy. Also great job on the fire pit
I use a GoPro hero 9 on 30 frames per second on in 2.7k video setting. 😊
nice. i'll still try that setting on my mevo and see if that works and if not i'll just play around with it. thanks@@Homedadgriff
Use a 1/4”by 1-1/2” fender washer with our 1” hole saw. You won’t need to pre drill the holes. You put the washer on the 1/4 bit to start the hole.then remove the washer and so on.that will aloud the teeth of the hole saw not to catch the metal.
Great idea thank you for the information!
You should have drilled the holes from the inside. That way you should not need to sand them out. But great project.
I totally agree with you, if I could go back and do it differently that’s what I would’ve done.
Some holes near bottom may help with smoke
my ring doesn't have the flange on the top?
The only way I know how to make it work is if there is a flange at the top of the ring to hang it from, creating a gap at the bottom of the ring for the air to come in through the air intake gaps.
@Homedadgriff I think I will attempt to cut some of the bricks making the top row smaller covering the gap..ill report back
Sounds good let me know how it goes
If you go back and use a step bit from the inside it will eliminate needing to sand.
Shouldn't there also be a few holes drilled about 2" from the bottom? That's how a premade smoless pit is designed
You can; not all are premade are that way. As long as there is a way to get air to the bottom of the pit, either through a hole or a small gap, it should be fine.
Mortar will hold this and be resistant to the fire.
Looks awesome! I just wanted to point out that the way you built this, the top holes are really not needed. For this to function like you are intending, the metal ring needs to be set flush or into the ground and the fresh air needs to come through the bottom spaces, between the bricks and the ring, and out the top holes. That is what draws fresh air through the holes and provides oxygen for the full combustion at the top. The way you have this built, you could eliminate the metal ring all together.
I have actually built this style of fire pit with the metal ring (flush to the ground as intended) and without and cannot tell a difference in "smokeless-ness". Having the spaces at the bottom for air flow seems to make the biggest difference.
Yeah, I think if you want hot air to come out of the holes, causing a secondary burn of the smoke, the ring has to go all the way to the ground, so there's nowhere for the drawn in air to go except through the holes. In this design, the ring is not on the ground, so the drawn in air just stays on the bottom, which burns up your wood faster.
I have a question as I am just feeling this video. My wife and I are in our early sixties there are no kids if I build a simple layout he did with the Stacked Stones leaving a space on 4 and 5 sides you're saying I can skip the ring? Also is there a reason to put stone or bricks at the bottom of the pit or can I just drop the logs or the wood kindling on top of the grass inside the stone pit? And lastly, did you put some sort of a metal mesh over your pit or were burning embers not an issue
You have to be careful about using old bricks laying around. They can trap moisture over time and the heat will cause the steam to make an explosion. Many luck out as the steam escapes, but there are times that the bricks heat faster than they can let off enough steam. There is only one result.
I have been hesitant to do this with my bricks I have around, what bricks do you recommend?
Seems like the ring manufacturers would pre-drill those holes….
Some do have pre-drilled holes but are more expensive, in the $120-140 range or more.
@11:17 Is your daughter about to eat charcoal on a stick? 😬😂
It’s a burnt marshmallow We’re making s’mores
Why didn't you use masking tape or strip of paper work just fine too!
Used what I had
This is too many holes and 0.75” may be a better size.
Safety glasses please.
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Nothing like getting critiqued by your 7-8 year olds... LMFAO. Great job, but maybe drill from the inside out to put all the sharp edges on the outside where not seen..?
Yeah, tell me about it. I agree, I should have drilled from the inside.
No props to HaxMan?