Building a charcoal retort and making some charcoal at home. How to make charcoal, welding, metal fabrication.
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@zodd00017 ай бұрын
It is a very good machine, but you should convert into a pyrolyzer, that means fumes emitted from woods are recovered. The tar collected has a very high value in the chemical industry.
@buildfixeat7 ай бұрын
Interesting
@MrSeadawg1237 ай бұрын
Who the hell buys that stuff though
@koltoncrane30997 ай бұрын
Well it depends. Some wood makes pine tar or if you distill the gas by running it through a pipe and water condenser then it condenses into a liquid or gas. I think that’s how they make turpentine or other volatiles from wood.
@koltoncrane30997 ай бұрын
But ya unless if you’re wanting to collect pine tar for water proofing or something you might as well burn it in the process of making charcoal.
@barthanes18 ай бұрын
Really nice design, and robust. I would put a longer pipe with some holes drilled in it to distribute the flames under the retort chamber more evenly. Also, you could turn it around on the trailer. This would allow you to tilt it backward for easier tighter filling of the retort chamber. With a charcoal retort you really want to pack it in there as tight as it will go.
@buildfixeat7 ай бұрын
You are right, it needs the pipe with directed heat. I was just worried about plugging the holes....Once the snow stops flying I'll bring it in and perform some much needed upgrades. Many Thanks
@barthanes17 ай бұрын
@buildfixeat I understand about the holes getting plugged up, but they don't have to be that small. They only need to be small enough so it doesn't dump all of the flames in one spot. You could also make it removable.
@akryeguy7 ай бұрын
I like it! My challenge up here (Rye, Colorado) is trying to use tons of pine needles and pine cones to fuel the retort. And I mean tons. One year I collected 23 bags 55 gallons each to burn under the supervision of the Fire Protection District. (They were plastic, so I had to unpack them, and keep them) This was done at the local gravel pit away from the forest. So, I figure I might create several special chambers fillled with the needles assisted with either forced air though the center, or just a lot if drill holes in an iron pipe. Any time I've ever tried to burn pine needles they just soldered. During a forest fire I imagine they get so hot that they suck oxygen right in regardless of how piled up they are. Anyway, good design!
@droopy_eyes5 ай бұрын
Why not just grind needles, soak them, and press bio briquettes out of them? Seems like less hassle and better end result in this scenario to me.
@bob-the-Millwright19 күн бұрын
I like it! I will build one like it this fall / winter. Thank you for the video. Great idea.
@rayherriott65176 ай бұрын
You might consider directing the gas generated into the fire box.
@tapovanfarms55172 ай бұрын
How can you use the excess heat productively?
@Allison225merc7 ай бұрын
Great looking retort! Mine isn't built as fance, but it's very efficient. It's almost as much fun making charcoal as it is making bbq.
@buildfixeat7 ай бұрын
It sure is!
@dogdazetravellergarrett13672 ай бұрын
Excellent build....😎👍👍
@bernardkeal58343 ай бұрын
Good welding skill well done.
@Shvitty10 ай бұрын
High quality charcoal, Time for a forge lol!
@buildfixeat10 ай бұрын
Lol it is next!!!!
@mattwynia10 ай бұрын
How you liking that Lincoln welder? Is that a 215? Thinking about getting one.
@buildfixeat10 ай бұрын
It is the 215. So far I'm really enjoying it. No issues with it yet.........only time will tell
@rimzalia13622 ай бұрын
To increase the efficiency; wrap all the outer cylinder surface with Rockwool insulation to reduce heat loss to environment
@cobre771710 ай бұрын
Made it too nice! Best bring it back inside. Living room charcoal production definitely wont fail wife inspections.
@buildfixeat10 ай бұрын
Thanks Cobre
@EssGeeSee2 ай бұрын
Every year I buy 1 bag of charcoal. We have 2 barbecues then get bored of all the faff. Starts again next year.
@JavierJrSuicoАй бұрын
you have to burn a lot of good wood to make a bit of charcoal. I think there is no economic benefits.
@hayrosapiens17 күн бұрын
You need coal to reach higher temperature. By only this way Web can melt some kind of metals.
@johnsykes7065 ай бұрын
The only thing I missed was how the cook chamber lid sealed, was it a slide fit? By far the best build I have seen
@buildfixeat3 ай бұрын
Sorry for the delayed response. Its not a perfect seal, but the bottom head from the water tank fits in the pipe snug. There is enough back pressure that oxygen cant get in.
@johnsykes706Ай бұрын
@@buildfixeat Thanks for the reply I will be building a slightly smaller version of this soon. As I said, by far the best build I have seen.
@samajier256610 ай бұрын
Mantab kawan
@buildfixeat10 ай бұрын
Thanks
@rayherriott65176 ай бұрын
My bad - I just realized that the generated gas is indeed going into the firebox!
@QuiChiYang25 ай бұрын
Perfect biochar. Just needs 2b activated.
@bettinaripperger41595 ай бұрын
Any updates on this ? Did you do any modifications?
@hardwareful10 ай бұрын
Recessed grips would be awesome on the inner plate. And perhaps keyhole slots on the inner plate so that it can be just pushed inwards and dropped into place without removing the nuts every time. Inspiring build. Looking forward to tweaks and refinements.
@buildfixeat10 ай бұрын
Thanks Hardwareful, defiantly have some tweaks to do
@MrGordy617 ай бұрын
One of the best builds I have seen 👍 I'll keep an eye out to see what tweeks you make. (1) I'd consider making a removable standpipe for the gas discharge hole in side the retort to keep char from falling in while burning, and a flat cap for that hole to keep char from falling in when you empty the char. (2) others already mentioned the extended tube with holes for a burner under the chamber. (3) If you still have the water heater outer shell, i'd put it over the outer tank and fill the gap with cheap fiberglass insulation. Google say's fiberglass melts at 1,300F, so should be fine, or go with rockwool which melts at 2,150f. Keeping the heat in should reduce your burn time.
@watchthe13698 ай бұрын
I like the way you reuse the volatiles instead of just venting them. I would set up that burner tube to extend toward the middle of the retort, or maybe seal the end and drill some holes spaced to give you an even heat.
@buildfixeat7 ай бұрын
I agree. She will get some upgrades in the spring.
@randalmoroski11842 ай бұрын
You nailed it man! Nice!
@oscarsagenev3717Ай бұрын
Simplemente exelente gracias
@notgivennotgiven77768 ай бұрын
Never go full retort
@buildfixeat7 ай бұрын
I know who I am. I'm the dude playing the dude, disguised as another dude!
@gentoftevejАй бұрын
Great job 👍👍👍👍
@chadjones42554 ай бұрын
This is so cool. I wish someone would manufacture a retort like this.