Personally, I wish more serial RU-vidrs did follow ups on their projects. Everyone wants to build new and big, I’d like to see how their old projects hold up after a year or five, and what they’d do different if they were to build it again. I believe that’s a sign of a good builder, a project that lasts and someone who admits and learns from their mistakes.
The Wood Whisperer did an excellent follow up video on some past outdoor projects showing how the finish held up and how he's learned from some past failures and improved ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kD9WstyGg-s.html.
I saw a video recently by Foureyes Furniture and he showed a closet with a bunch of their old projects in it😂 they looked like they were holding up well, I just thought it was funny to think about these elegant pieces of furniture worth at least $1000+ just collecting dust in a closet
Good point. I can understand why it's not done if the item has held up well and there's nothing to show. It's potentially boring content. But on the other hand it's valuable to know.
We know you put thought into your builds. If you make a mistake you admit it and show us how you fix it. That in itself shows that your work is honest. Keep it going!
Awesome book that gives you step-by-step photos ru-vid.comUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt and directions to make every day project. I can see myself making a few of these projects and giving them as housewarming and holiday gifts!
YES. I love real follow-up videos. Surprising that most people don't do these kinds of videos. This is free content for you and informative for everyone watching.
You might try one of the many concrete sealers to prevent weather degradation on the fire pit. Coating it once a year seals it from rain etc. It will darken the concrete in most cases. Great builds and thanks for the follow up on this one.
Your fire pit was my first adventure into the world of Bourbon Moth Woodworking. I watched it two days after it was released and I continue to watch each and every video you post. Keep up the amazing work!
Regardless of what other people think, the important part is that you are happy with the end result. I do think that a follow up video on some projects every now and then can be educational, so I am happy you did this video.
I am a machinist and started my first machine shop company in the early '90s. It is amazing how many potential customers that KNOW NOTHING about machining in any way tell me exactly how to do the work and how easy it will be. Here is a quote I like. Never worry about criticism from any person that you would not go to for advice. Truth. (Burn the forms out next time. The heat will help dry, and crack/explode, your new fire pit.)
I appreciate you making this follow-up video to update us on how well it has stood up over the past year+, and your experience with it. Sharing the pros and cons, and what you might do different has a lot of value.
You could try sanding and repainting the metal ring. Some high temp grill paint might do the trick. I've used it to restore a weber grill in the past and the paint still looks great!
Love your videos. I’ve learned a lot. This is probably one of my favorites. Love that you called people out for their Incompetence of watching and listening to the video. If they did it here they must do it all the time
From a civil engineers perspective it was good. The from it’s self was built very well, the concrete could’ve been lighter tougher so the ‘C’ could’ve been higher for example c65 would’ve been better than the c40 you used or what I believe is c40. You did all the steps for the concrete very well, the extra rocks was a great idea and is something that is often done. The fire bricks probably did help so it was good uou thought of most things. Again like you said extra air vents would’ve been better but other than that great job. I look forward to seeing the next video
I think you did everything right. Everyone should build what they think suits them and their needs. I once built a barbecue out of a concrete stormwater pipe. It worked well for several years. Best grill I ever had.
Brilliant! The follow up is a good thing for those who would actually want to make one, not just watch you making one. The good thing is, now, I know that's a working way, just need to put a hole every 20º, great hint. Thank you!
Jason you are simply the best. Please continue as before. I have learned a lot from your videos over time and received new suggestions. You are entertaining, explain your individual work steps and we can learn a lot from you. So keep it up! Best regards from Hamburg, Germany.
I really liked the part of this video where you describe the horde of comments i.e. "why didn't you burn the form out", and you paused and took a sip of Bourbon. That affect was priceless!
Dude that was hilarious!! Thank you for the follow up. I watched the first one a while ago and have been waiting for the follow up to see if it would be a fire-pit I would build in my back yard. And your plans appear to have worked well. Thanks!
Glad to see you do a follow up, and love the responses to the comments! I love that people will sit there and complain and criticize work people do without ever doing the work themselves. Keep it up!
I built an outdoor firepit similar to yours, just MUCH bigger, 15 years ago. It has an inner diameter of 10 feet. The idea was that people could sit on the outer concrete wall and build a bonfire in the center and the fire would keep them warm. If they got too hot, they could always rotate their lower body out of the wall. Like you, I put river rock and rebar in the middle of the forms to save on concrete. Obviously my pit won't get as hot unless we build a huge bonfire, so I wasn't remotely worried about the concrete exploding. 15 years and several huge bonfires later, my pit still looks really nice. I never doubted your skills when I watched the original build video. Glad to see it worked out.
They say: "Jealousy makes you nasty". Don't worry about the comments people make. I personally think that your DIY firepit is the best one I've ever seen. Even your backyard looks like heaven! I just loved the firepit videos.
It does look cool and I thought I might want to do something like this, but truth be told, my old (and I do mean old) 25 yr old washing machine wash tub is the bomb. Ceramic coated so it’s stood up the all the fires and I can grab it and take it along on camping trips. It does radiate heat to the point that my shins are probably well done by now. Maybe one day when I own an estate I’ll do something like this….
hahahahaha! The burning the forms thing must have been really frustrating, but I am greatly entertained by your reaction and I appreciate you sharing it! I laughed sooooo hard!
dayton wheel rims from old trucks or tractor rims are about the cheapest/most effective inner rings for fire pits; old truck brake drums for smaller pits/stoves
Removing the internal form AND waiting 30 days were among the many things you thought about and executed well. I think the river rock was also a sound idea because it allows the firebrick to move slightly and creates a FLEXIBLE buffer that give the outer shell of the concrete the ability to stretch and shrink at its own rate of thermal expansion rather than being a homogeneous mass. The steel ring MIGHT benefit from being sand blasted clean, and then painted with HIGH TEMPERATURE paint that is specifically formulated for use in places exposed to fire. This was an excellent follow-up. My concern would be that others may take your design and build it in a very cold climate zone where winter freezing would crack the concrete if it were not well protected from the autumn rains that would soak the concrete with water. Your fire pit may also suffer from that fate depending on how much water is absorbed by the concrete just prior to a deep freeze.
Don't worry because the people that talk about burning the forms literally have 0 sense and don't understand woodworking. They can hate all they want, but the rest of us still love your work and sarcasm and sass and we want you to keep doing what you do. I had just watched this video again on the maker channel on my tv this morning so I'm happy to see a follow up.
Very nicely done, thanks for sharing! It's a bit too small for me... but then I'm a bit of a pyro. ;) I'm planning to pour some curved stairs and garden walls this summer, so this was helpful. Cheers.
I was thinking the same as other viewers to add more holes for a rocket-stove effect. You could also have the many holes enter the burn chamber at an angle (clockwise or counter-clockwise) to try to make it smokeless as well as burn in a spiraling vortex. Also elevating the fuel on a grate will help more air enter around more wood's surface area, and maybe help keep the vents from being clogged up too quickly with ash. I like it! I probably wouldn't make a permanent one but the build and texturing is really cool!
I don’t even have a firepit. Sometimes my feet get cold. I’m fine. Cool project, don’t let the comments get you down. Those are people that don’t actually do things.
Gotta love armchair experts. And I'll admit I fall into it sometimes myself. Mostly when I see people soldering. I went to school for it, and did it for years in the military. The way some of these people are "teaching" people how to solder is worse than "fingernails on a blackboard" for me. BUT, I at least have a clue what I'm talking about in cases like that. Any other instance, before I post a question or make a comment, I actually watch the vid a couple times to ensure I am not missing something. Then, when I DO post the comment, I am at least am posting a question that is valid. If it seems snarky, that's just me trying to not take life too seriously.
Oh no, Mr. hibbs, you just made those haters happy. All they want was attention, and YOU GAVE IT TO THEM. For us, or least for me, there was no need for an explanation. We (I) watch your videos for the knowledge that can be picked up and USE. For the info. Regardless of the comic relief, I watch to learn. Just keep up what you do.
Loved this video. Healthy level of snark. 10/10 Fire pit is a fire pit. It's going to get used. It's going to get ashy and burnt, and it is going to heat up and cause the issues that heat does. Looked like a fun build. Great result. Keep it up!
I found your videos about six months ago I watch them daily keep up the great videos, and as for those comments just remember people that do not do anything do not make mistakes and there is plenty of them out there.
Hey Msn, I thought you did a very good job putting the Fire Pit together. Everything looks great & it did not fall apart nor exploded. I knew that if you wait for the concrete to cure completely, it would be just fine. I’m sending you some positive vibes. Great job.
Super awesome job! Thanks for the follow-up video. The one thing I did a little different was to use w-d40 to the melamine before pouring the concrete. It made it a little easier to take the inner form out. You are fun to watch & a fantastic teacher. Thanks!
After 36 years of teaching at the Community College level, I am not surprised at all that many did NOT PAY ATTENTION ..... Your instruction is most impressive. Well presented. Just try and understand that a lot of folks DON'T. Tom Byrne
Moth goes to the podiatrist. Podiatrist: How can I help you? Moth: I've been depressed lately. Lost my job. Wife left me. Truck was repossessed. Podiatrist: So sorry to hear that. Sounds like you need a Psychiatrist. I'm a Podiatrist. Why did you come to me? Moth: Your light was on... I knew the fire pit would hold up!
Haters, everybody has them just continue to delight us with your humor and keep on building we love it. P.S. does this qualify me for a free coffee mug ( HUH ) i`ll be waiting.
Hi Jason, when I 1st saw this video, I was about to say, "Is this a re-upload". Now I can see it was and just another humorous video follow up, 👍🏻. And I love Danny
There was a scientific study done on the explosion of concrete the TL:DR is that the new concrete has a higher moisture rate but after 3 months it is reduced after that the chief concern is for the uneven distribution of heat causing chemical changes in the concrete and is more dramatic in load bearing concrete. if this pit does start to fall apart and you want to build a replacement use as little water as possible in your concrete and pack it in rather than pour wait 90 days and it will probably outlive you.
Excellent follow-up video!!! For every 20 people who want to know how to build something, there is always 2000 people that know how to build it better. Of course they never post a how to video. I'm glad you posted this for all the viewers to watch. And also I'm glad it never exploded in your face. Wouldn't care to see a burned up Bourbon Moth. LOL keep up the good work. Thanks.
that video is why I subbed lol; it's like some of the commenters just assumed you were going to use it as a furnace / smeltery; the funniest part is the use of the river rocks internally likely gave the concrete a natural heat sink / exchanger that would help prevent it from exploding.
I watched the original and thought it brilliant. The pattern on the concrete was unique. Now, as to burning the inner form, people forgot you used melamine, which, I believe, has a plastic component, so... The theory of the concrete and river rock exploding could have been an issue, but, as you state, fire brick saved the day. Maybe suggest refractory cement for folks. I originally thought the holes at the bottom were for the oxygen to feed the fire. I didn't think of them being to let out water that would accumulate. Cool A suggestion for the metal ring, which you probably have heard, is to use high heat paint, especially designed for wood stoves and fireplaces. Now, as to putting your feet on the edge of the pit, depending on how close your feet are to the fire, can result in your rubber soles melting, it happened to my husband's sneakers. Yup, we teased him about it. Thanks for the videos, Don and I enjoy them. We hope your collaboration with the Gaines is successful. 👍
I started following you for the quality of the work you do and more so because of your flippant and dry sense of humor. Please don’t dive into the rabbit hole of addressing your RU-vid “haters”. This video COULD have been an informative update video about a previous project but less than halfway through devolved into an outlet for you to tell a bunch of randos how right you were and how wrong they were. Keep doing you man. Videos like this really only take away from what you really shine at. Then again, I’m just another rando in the comments section so take all that with a grain of salt.
I laugh at the haters and those who believe things cant be done. I believe certain people have yet to make something themselves. Be it physical mental or spiritual. However Instead of creating they would rather try and bring others down in a wierd psychological process. Not realizing they are the ones suffering a life of unhappiness. That is my rant to the haters. Thank you for your creativity and creations. And showing what can be done.
I enjoyed you building this fire pit , I also enjoy your sense of humor I look forward to see more of your projects I would to learn more stuff thank you
Jason you obviously did your homework & the project worked out great. I would have never thought of the River Rock between the two walls, but in hind site, it was brilliant. Great job. As the results speak for themselves!
