How To Make Adobe Bricks | PLUS: Watch A Peruvian PRO!

[@franciscorodriguez259]

You would make Isaiah proud my friend,!!! Good job!!! Be well and greetings from Texas.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Thank you, Francisco. I’m married to a Texan. :-) Thanks for watching.

[@ghansen8812]

Great job Tom, very inspiring! But GUYS, PLEASE TAKE OFF WEDDING RINGS WHEN DOING THIS ! PLUS WEAR GLOVES ! Also, I think the straw has to be in long threads instead of sprinkles to help with flex (pull) hold in structure ( as mesh would). Notice how Isiah puts strands right in the middle of the brick where pull would be greatest. Cant wait for next video!👣

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Thank you for the suggestions. Thank you for watching.

[@maehay4065]

I loved seeing how fast Isaiah could make the brakes/Adobe! He didn’t let anything slow him down. I’m looking forward to seeing your project completed. Lots of work✅👍

[@GreenShortzDIY]

His work ethic was inspiring. My friend was saying he probably made $10 a day. But, he seemed to be happy...cracking jokes with us. Joy can be found in all places. Thanks for your continued support Mae. I appreciate you.

[@danfan4707]

Respect to you and especially to Isiah!

[@claudioribeiro972]

excellent video I liked the way you treat Izaias and the simple way of doing it. I could have made bricks with Izaias. Brazil.

[@florafauna4584]

Thank you! For this generous nonstop uploads of your work/knowledge and remarkable beautiful act of sharing them. And sharing Isaiah's incredible hard work as well. Wish you all the best! Thanks

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Thank you for the encouragement, Flora. Thanks for watching. :-)

[@gebhardt244]

That is the Moment you notice, what it needs this man tovwork this all day long

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Johannes Gebhardt I definitely admired his work ethic. He kept going even while he spoke with us. Thanks for watching.

[@chad69351]

Man, those Adobe bricks are awesome! Can’t wait to the the green house when it’s done. Keep the videos coming!

[@micro963]

I really enjoyed your video specially your trip to South America. I was wondering if Isaias really put sand to the mix he never mentioned? Thank you for sharing

[@Stormthirst]

Hello from Nova Scotia! That Peruvian sawdust heated rocket stove: Was he using the draw from the furnace to keep the sawdust going into the burn box?

[@edieboudreau9637]

That's what it looked like. He just shoveled it in as it started to slow a bit.

[@Stormthirst]

@@edieboudreau9637 Yeah - I imagine he has to do some shovelling, but those flames looked *fierce* so I imagine the draw must be impressive

[@catgynt9148]

Stormthirst I wondered if there was a blower that was allowing the sawdust to disperse and then be drawn into the furnace. Reminded me of a lime kiln that was used in the 1890’s .

[@Donna_G]

That looked like fun including the field trip.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Donna G thank you Donna. I had almost forgotten about seeing the adobe made in Peru. Was excited to find those clips. Thanks for watching.

[@ricksorber8343]

It made my back hurt just watching him make all those bricks.

[@radagast6682]

Same here. :(

[@GreenShortzDIY]

He was chewing what my friend thought was coca leaves. I’m sure that is a tough life. But he seemed in good spirits. Thanks for watching.

[@motosport8851]

Thank you for another great and informative video. Using things that you already had and one with effort you were able to get for free (sand) to build things you need.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Yes! It does make me happy to use stuff in my stash. The free sand is nice too. Thanks for watching and the encouragement.

[@thewoodsgoatfarm8550]

Great video ❤️

[@FredMcIntyre]

Really cool stuff Tom! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 ..... Awesome work Isaiah! 😃👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Thanks Fred! Thanks for watching. 👊🏻👍🏻

[@lukeprince7690]

Do you a concert mix wood work for mixing 🤔

[@FunPaa]

which is faster, economical, stronger & aesthetic - cob vs earth bag vs adobe earth

[@GreenShortzDIY]

I’ve only done the one method, so I’m not a good judge.

[@poosmate]

I don't mind watching ads to help content creators but was distracted by all the ads in this one. Hope you don't mind this constructive feedback. I will not use an ad blocker as it's important to me to support (in a small way) the creators who entertain and teach me. Kind regards, Poo

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Thanks for letting me know. There were likely more ads because this was a longer video (26 minutes) How many ads did you see? I think the interval is supposed to be 7 minutes between any ads. So that would have meant 3 max. Was that your experience? More? Thanks for the support. And I really appreciate the feedback.

[@edieboudreau9637]

They don't choose ads or # of ads. Utube does.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

This is so interesting! What’s the purpose of the sand in the mix?

[@motosport8851]

Cob is a mixture of clay, sand, straw, and water. Clay is the binder; sand gives the mixture strength; straw provides tensile strength (think "rebar"); and water helps activate the clay to hold the mixture together while building.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

I think Mr. Motosport said it best. I love it when than happens. :-) Thank you both for watching.

[@motosport8851]

I want to thank you Tom. This video flooded my mine with great memories of time spent with my father. He passed two years ago but when I was a much younger man when he semi retired and bought 10 acres of wooded land in Louisiana (he and I grew up in that state). He wanted to build his new home and shop from cob and adobe. We dug a 1/2 acre pond most of the clay came from here we were able to source sand also. Was great years of learning life skill and time spent with my family. Teach your children well. Thank you again. I could go on and on about the things I learned at this time in my life. I had used a chainsaw many time before in my life but this was the first time I used a portable sawmill. This land had been untouched for many years (over 30). The home, shop and (barn / shed) was all built (structurally) from the resources that came from this land.

[@emaglott]

do you ever get hookworms from barefoot mixing process? since you are getting the clay and sand from nature, could have hookworms in it from animal poop.

[@ilanmeyers4007]

I want to make adobe bricks with my students. Do you know ho I can get the adobe dirt shipped to me in the USA?

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Where are you located? Do you have clay-rich native soil?

[@robshamel3210]

Nice job! I wonder what those Adobe bricks were selling for in Peru?

[@mikaelgustafsson7150]

Nice video. How did you end up in Cusco

[@radagast6682]

How long will you need to let the bricks dry, before you fire them? If you go back to the professional brick maker, you will see he left two sides of his form a little long, to add handles.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

I’ve got them under clear plastic. I’ll let them dry for a week or so. And you’re right, I saw his tabs, when I watched it again. Thanks for the feedback. Thanks for watching.

[@catgynt9148]

GreenShortz DIY Tom I was thinking about that too. After your forms dry, use your router and carve a concave edge around the outside on all pieces, top and bottom. This will offer finger purchase no matter which side of the form is facing up.

[@billygraham5589]

Can you add some cement or something to harden the bricks? Eliminate the firing process that way. Same thing for the mortar.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

You could add cement. The firing process I did wasn’t really necessary. Traditionally the Adobe bricks are just sun dried. Thank you for watching.

[@docink6175]

why not make a curved frame and curved adobe to build your stove? It would seem like less waste and an easier build

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Interesting idea. I’m going with the squared blocks, since they’ll be made into a wall after the rocket stove. But, I like your idea for a future build. Thanks for the suggestion. Thanks for watching.

[@gudulabialek6027]

Gut erklärt!! Vielen Dank!!!

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen und für die Ermutigung. :-)

[@antoncherkassky5961]

How much do these adobe bricks cost in Peru per each, do you know?

[@GreenShortzDIY]

I didn’t think to ask that question. Or I can’t remember asking it. Thank you for watching.

[@alanalilley3037]

Cob cooker pro mk 2

[@edieboudreau9637]

Yes. It looked like fun. Lol

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Thanks for watching, Edie!

[@monikalala3810]

Thank you for mentioning... But I got it missanderstanable.. 😅. I meant "Servus" is Hello in Austria. One of the next times I guess.. 😘

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Servus Monika. Will save for next time. :-) Thanks for watching.

[@simonemiliolo5479]

Ele faz 300 en um dia e você ? 30 😂😂😂😂😂 love your video good job keep going forward 😊

[@joeyhardin1288]

My back was hurting just watching

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Ha. Between the sand and the bricks, I was sore. Thanks for watching.

[@rwind656]

@@GreenShortzDIY I waited a few days to watch this video until I could enjoy it. I always wanted to make my own bricks, and to have a kiln in the backyard. Thanks for showing us how it's done and kudos. Really enjoyed seeing Isaiah work. as you said, the resourcefulness of using the natural building materials is impressive. I would have to raise that work surface (for every project nowadays) up to counter level so I didn't have to bend slightly over. If the solar drying surface could not be higher, maybe a tray to form the brick upon, on top of a work bench, and then a method of flipping a formed brick onto your drying surface before unmolding it. Don't know if that would work or if you or if you would think it was worth the effort. Mandatory for me. But you're younger, I guess you'll survive. :).

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Thanks for the feedback, R Wind. Good suggestions on a higher work surface. Thanks for watching.

[@laurapham1748]

❤

[@TheRojo387]

The name I have thought of for your stove is Союз. Three guesses why.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

I'm guessing it's about the union of the materials. :-)

[@TheRojo387]

@@GreenShortzDIY Nope. The hint is in "rocket".

[@GinaKayLandis]

Looks like you had fun! Your stamina is to be envied! Hope you have an outdoor shower!!

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Ha! In fact I do have an outdoor shower. :-) I need to get hooked up again. Too many projects. Lol. Thanks for your support, Gina. I appreciate you.

[@shakeelmohideen7172]

Space X tenzilla stove

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Tesla stove? :-)

[@lmonnette4037]

Hello!😊

[@CarlosCastillo-zf5fb]

Name suggestion: Apollo 13

[@shawnhennigan7170]

AMC PITBULL

[@mohammdnurnawang7697]

Kumusta = means hello in Filipino Lang from Philippines

[@catgynt9148]

Great video from Peru. I wonder how they formed the holy bricks? There was a primitive building video that fired clay roof tiles using an in-ground rocket stove. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2KkmZmVYqykabM if you watch a while you will notice that the builder modifies his firebox to allow combustion air to enter below the fire. Tom, where are you getting the clay from your yard? Is there a mound that was formed when the foundation for your house was excavated, or are you digging a pit that will eventually become an in-ground pool? Be careful if you are thinking of smelting what appear to be aluminum rims. They may be magnesium which is flammable and susceptible to ignition (think thermite). Grisly military education suggested that was why combat pilots were issued pistols. Their airframe was constructed of aluminum and magnesium for light strength. As always, thank you for sharing your videos. Wishing Peace, health and happiness for you and your family, especially your minions. Peace brother.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Thanks for the heads up on the magnesium. I’ll check first. I’ve got a borrow pit for the clay (and there is in trench in my greenhouse). Which does fill up when it rains...no swimming yet. On the holy bricks, I think they were extruded, but I didn’t see the mechanism. Will check out that video. I did find my work gloves for the next video. Thanks for the exhortation. Thanks for the ongoing support.

[@eowdig7057]

Hej from Denmark (pronounced hi) :)

[@CyclingSteve]

Call the giant rocket stove Saturn 5.

[@alarcon99]

Name it the Saturn V 😉

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Love it! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@alarcon99]

GreenShortz DIY 😀 btw. I’m still waiting on that bsfl bin overwintering follow up. My bin is doing great but I’m not doing flooding any more. And I’m adding a bit more carbon in the form of used rabbit bedding (pine bedding pellets soaked in urine and bunny manure)

[@melissag7866]

HOLA!

[@blakes9771]

Osiyo (Cherokee)

[@kireingiralmau3382]

Alii means Hi

[@allstreamerscheat8784]

too many adverts :(

[@GreenShortzDIY]

It’s just a long video. KZbin places the ads. Please feel free to skip them. Thanks for watching.

[@doctorbigsmiles]

Gringo has sticky fingers! Les gusta la cultura pero no la propinota 🤣

[@tomamato4496]

Lwen Wo , kosraen language . Pronounced , “lane woh” means hello good day

[@Maysalin-ov9rp]

Kamusta in Tagalog.... Philippine Language..

[@sergiiiaroshenko5012]

Im from Ukrainian ,and hi from ukraine- привiт

[@shakeelmohideen7172]

Mars rocket stove..is better name

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Lol. Right now that would get lots of views. Thank you for watching.

[@mikaelgustafsson7150]

Terve. Mitä kollo Hi. How are you. From soumi

[@TheRojo387]

Ah, Finland!

[@alicebotha5328]

hellhot

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Thank you for watching

[@harvdog5669]

I,m sorry,,, Adobe is soil, clay, straw, sand, and/or small pea size rocks. That mix is called Adobe when made into bricks. Adobe when WET to build with is Cob.,, So you are making ADOBE BRICKS not cob bricks.. Same recipe for Adobe & cob. Cob is Adobe. Adobe bricks while drying is Cob.. Wet Adobe is cob. Wet Cob is Adobe. They are one in the same.

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Thank you for the feedback. Thank you for watching.

[@thegermanguy-it3ek]

Griaß Gott (schwäbisch) german

[@edieboudreau9637]

He'll need to say it grace got with his accent.

[@thegermanguy-it3ek]

@@edieboudreau9637 it actually means greet god in english

[@edieboudreau9637]

@@thegermanguy-it3ek I know. Lived in Baunach in Bavaria as a kid.

[@esoterraearthenbuildingbys5366]

You have not grasped the concept of adobe . Adobes are not fired . A mud brick that size should weigh 40 lbs and from the way you handle it I can tell its not made correctly of the right mix . Firing with a rocket stove is ridiculous

[@GreenShortzDIY]

I can't argue adobe with a cob warrior. I know I was pushing the boundaries of a true adobe. I like pushing the boundaries. :-) Thanks for the feedback.