How to build a Wood Fired BBQ / Outdoor Kitchen Build: Part 9/ DIY Brick Barbeque / Barbecue a Legna

This is the ninth installment of this epic outdoor kitchen build. In this video tutorial I will show you how I built my wood fired BBQ. This tutorial outlines the step-by step process I used and the provides in depth detail on how I built the arch and the concrete mold for the chimney.
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Links to the other parts of this build:
Full Playlist: • Brick Oven/BBQ: Outdoo...
Part 1: Building the base (This is my first video ever so go easy on me) • Brick Oven/BBQ Outdoor...
Part 2: Building the form (This is my second video ever. Slightly better that the first) • How to build a brick o...
Part 3: Insulating the oven floor • How to build a brick o...
Part 4: Installing the floor • How to build a brick o...
Part 5: Building the Dome • How to build a brick o...
Part 6: Building the Landing, Arches and Chimney • How to build a Brick P...
Part 7: Curing Fires • How to build a brick p...
Part 8: Insulating and Rendering the brick oven • How to build a brick o...
Part 9: How to build a wood fired BBQ: • How to build a Wood Fi...
Part 10: Kitchen Counters: • How to Build Outdoor K...
Part 11: How to Frame A Roof For An Outdoor Kitchen: • How To Frame A Roof Fo...
Part 12: Installing the chimney for an outdoor kitchen: • Installing The Chimney...
Part 13: How to build a Brick Arch • How to Build a Brick A...
Part 14: Installing Stone Veneer Over Cinderblock • Installing Stone Venee...
Part 15: Outdoor Kitchen is Finished • Building An Outdoor Ki...
How to Make the Indispensable Tool: • How to Make the Indisp...
Frequently Asked Questions About My Brick Pizza Oven: • Frequently Asked Quest...
Avoid My Mistakes: • Avoiding Mistakes Buil...

[@alan-dx2zf]

🇬🇧 I love American DIY shows. They speed up the repetitive tasks and use products and tools I have never heard of. Great show mate!

[@krispeterson1978]

I'll probably never build one of these, but it's great to watch and sparks the imagination. Love following this series.

[@arsenk4963]

I finally finished my outdoor bbq oven, thanks to your guidance and blueprint...I appreciate your hard work and detailed explanation for step by step completion of the project

[@ArtisanMade]

Congratulations!!! Send me a picture if you have time. [e-mail]

[@summittaedae2323]

I’m a bricklayer from Scotland and you did I nice job there. It would last two Scottish winters from frost tho but all in all a really good design 🫡

[@ShawnRitch]

That is what professional work looks like ! Thanks for sharing :)

[@nickbizzaro8454]

Came out looking awesome. Hopefully start mine in a few years.

[@kimberlygodbold880]

I really learned something today! Thanks! Your work is beautiful and precise!

[@karenmiller6088]

I love the detailed instruction! You've created a masterpiece. I'm pretty sure this is the plan I'm going to go with when we're ready to build outdoor kitchen pizza oven. Thank you! 💓

[@jamesmckaig3917]

Called a bevel

[@bocfat]

A true craftsman, and good narration of project flow!

[@tompace6916]

What a fabulous build. I want to build this type on a 4x4 steel frame and be able to move and set up at another site. Your series is very concise.

[@kevinmagrini4771]

This build is awesome! Great work. I look forward to some cooking videos in the future!!

[@PaulSmith-sc1wh]

Excellent workmanship & video !

[@randymarshall1267]

Preety nice , for just wingin' it.

[@kjmunster]

no one really teaches these skills anymore, great stuff

[@klimenkor]

very nicely documented!

[@jesusdelgado9142]

The best thing to do to prevent from the wood to sticking to the finished product is to spray diesel with a spray bottle or a 1lt sprayer that they sell at HD or Lowe’s at the gardening section, I learned this from working with concrete guys here in California doing a big ramp and using thick plywood for molds

[@mohamedbenkahil942]

Just you are a professional👏👍

[@timbuckii8504]

Great job!

[@aleksandar71]

Beautiful 👍

[@travis1572]

Great 👍 job looks great

[@tomhostetter8516]

Hey Artie, hope you all are safe knowing Henri is heading your way... awesome build again my friend...

[@fredchilds6808]

Great job.

[@mukhtarkhan5506]

Excellent very informative video clip dear Appreciated great job

[@jonathanp4615]

I was looking for a simple outside grill that i could do and after seeing this I’m just going to give up lol

[@khaotommudkitchen977]

Great video.

[@patriciatrejos]

You are the best, thanks

[@rilextransport8243]

I am almost done with mine. I am thinking to finish with roof that you did.

[@FrancescoGillia]

Great job and explanations as usual! Bravo!

[@cabininthewoods7326]

Bevel square is the tool for the angle

[@southernsmokebbq9549]

If you spray the wood w diesel fuel it will be a lot easier to pull the form boards off.

[@enriquezamoracamarena5937]

Excelent and beatiful

[@addisonroubideaux2240]

Like cinder blocks soil cement blocks when you break then apart they can throw a lot of dust in the air

[@meh8099]

At 13 minutes you use plywood. A tip for anyone wanting to build thuis without worrying that it will stuck against the concrete is to use furniture panels, the laminated ones. These will fall right off

[@gianlucagaias4667]

Bravo

[@Robert-lz5nv]

I am sure that I'm not alone in saying just how much you are appreciated for sharing this with us brother. I am in N.W Oklahoma with plenty of various sized flint rock, so watch what I will be sending to you after I tackle this amazing project. Thanks Again.

[@ArtisanMade]

Thank You, and I am very curious about what you will be doing with that flint rock!

[@Robert-lz5nv]

Thank you for this unexpected reply, and to answer your question, I am a traditional archery craftsman in building custom tri-laminated longbows, with 'match-grade arrows, and arrowheads made from flint rock. My plan (before winter) is to cover fire-brick with flint rock on my outdoor bar-b-que, and pizza cooker combination. I've never attempted such a thing, so we will seee what the outcome will be. Thanks again, brother!

[@petrumorosan6046]

Un vero master...

[@jeromebecker8196]

Thank you for another awesome video, I would love to see your ideas for the grills rotisserie please?

[@ArtisanMade]

Thank you. I am hoping to work on that sometime in the fall. Need to finish the stone work first.

[@David-qd3ff]

The name is right on the tool, sliding T-Bevel..

[@martinravina6934]

Awesome bbq mate!! Love how it's coming along. My bbq is slightly bigger and the oven slightly smaller but it reminded me a lot to of what I've just done. You might want to consider a firebox that is hanging on the side, it makes life a lot easier spreading the amber's without any legs in the way. Also working on a elevation system for the grill with an axle on the recessment if the top. This is also a handy place to smoke meat so any hanging point comes handy. Looking forward to you next episodes and awesome craftsmanship!

[@ArtisanMade]

Thank you for sharing your experience and your suggestions. I’ve seen those elevation systems on KZbin. I’m going to definitely look into one of those once I’m finished building

[@edggii]

Future reference, you can get the vibration you need for the concrete process with a heavier palm sander running over the mold repeatedly.

[@davidmatias6239]

You inspired me to build my own questions, approximately what’s the total cost in the build

[@antoinedeoliveirarosas1594]

Hello, I would like to know if the top part of the concrete cap will crack under the effect of heat. Thank you very much for your wonderful work. (French)

[@ArtisanMade]

No cracks after almost 3 years of use

[@robertoalmonacid8053]

Muy bueno y prolijo. Muy buen video👍👍👍 saludos🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@iichthus5760]

Nice Work. Nobody cares like the owner! A pencil vibrator, specifically made for concrete makes a great finish and can reach any spot quickly and effectively. Concrete doesn’t dry, it cures and should stay wet while it does. 4000 psi in 28 days is the standard city mix. Good Job.

[@user-tg1bo7ee3r]

Hi mate what mixture of morter did you use foe inner walls and floor when did u use the same morter foe the sides same as the floor and the walls heat resistant morter? If so what mixture did u use

[@jerko3635]

salut super jolie , c'est quoi comme pierre sur les cheminer que vous avez mise ?

[@ErikRocha_cnvr]

Great stuff. I want to make something like this?

[@user-tg1bo7ee3r]

I want to make wirh beicks all the qay indtead od blocks ans would give me an idea what morter to use best ans mixtures

[@normanrhone2791]

Real Artisan, trus mi, proper job this. Thanks boss, nuff respect.👍👍

[@santiagoperez4040]

Hi, very detailed and informative videos. What is the height from floor to firebox surface, also from floor to cooking surface. And how tall are you?

[@frankortolano5886]

Sliding t bevel

[@georgewashington938]

thanks for doing this video series. I wonder how well the grill will burn. Hopefully it isn't too smoky in the cook's face. Seems like some additional air inlets might be needed.

[@ArtisanMade]

It works great! I will post videos when the weather gets warmer

[@peteranserin3708]

without any steel frame reinforcement the front bricks will collapse eventually.

[@ArtisanMade]

Only necessary if you are attaching brick to wood. Not necessary when brick is mortared to concrete.

[@leizerposner3531]

your projects are beautiful and instructive. where do you buy the refractory cement (high heat)? Thank you!

[@ArtisanMade]

This is where I got mine. www.zoro.com/akona-50-lb-refractory-mortar-104319/i/G5126550/?gclid=CjwKCAiAp8iMBhAqEiwAJb94z1veFj65jFX_ulkHuzNgDaLW6TYqWRv3fyCY9Y6aZ58aY5NS2QCkeRoC3toQAvD_BwE.

[@andreabacciolo6039]

Hi, here in Venice we call that tool you use to copy angles "lame square". Good video, thanks , I'm going o build a pizza oven.

[@HyattBludCleanupCrew]

Worried about concrete sticking to wood. Look up formwork and how construction removes wood from concrete face. They apply a layer of oil. I would recommend a cooling oil (vegetable) so the wood pieces have a smooth face against the concrete

[@kangarooninja2594]

I wish that I was good at doing this kind of thing. I really envy the guys who learned how to build and fix things as they were growing up. I regret not having anyone to teach me as a kid.

[@ArtisanMade]

The hardest part of learning is getting over the fear of making mistakes. We all make them. The more you make, the more you learn.

[@MrChristopoop]

@Kangaroo Ninja, I never had anyone teach me this stuff as a kid, and I never took advantage of a job where I could learn a skill (I would do tough work but was usually repetitive, ie warehouse, factory, then army infantry). I started getting itch to do homeowner stuff in my late thirties early forties. With my no previous skills background, I asked a lot of questions, watched a lot of videos, and asked some more of know keep Iole around me. I think I was 45 when I started my pizza oven, finishing touches were the following summer in 2020. Looks awesome (I found a guy in

[@MrChristopoop]

In Central NY where I live who had a pile of old maroon brick like used here for the facade of my oven. I used the brick wood oven plans (free online) as a template, and built a barrel style pizza oven. I used cinder block I had laying around, had to purchase some as well. Followed the guide of the brick wood plans and made a few mistakes along the way. I wanted to have a barrel shape for my final exterior oven look, it did not come out as I wanted in the lower levels and it turned out to be a massive rectangular brick structure. Original chimney was not drafting well so I extended with with fire brick and covered that with red brick. Made a beautiful finish to the exterior that was not originally planned. I then had to figure out how to cover the space inside between oven and brick. I filled with more cement and ordered 1.5 inch thick slabs of blue stone to make a roof. Metal chimney cap and spark arrestor gave it a nice finish. The next summer bought nice veneer stone to face the cinder block with. Point being, I built it by myself, no physical help, with no prior masonry experience. I made some mistakes but they were overcome and not deal breakers. (My cheap way to make a form for the barrel shape ended up going a bit too tall, and I needed to lower the front entry to retain more heat, fixed with fire brick and mortar). The concrete oven platform I did not tap the wood and get rid of air bubbles, so I had a rough look to that. Just little things, but nothing architecturally or functional that would not allow it to work or stand up to the elements. I had a metal door made for it and that really helped when heating it up and also to slow cooks or bake when not doing pizzas. The oven is a great center piece by our pool, and is a second fire place outside at night when guests are over. Take a chance, ask questions and go for it! Oh yeah, if you need masonry video tips, there is an older gentleman on KZbin named Mike Haduk. Many years as a mason, lives in PA and had to build stuff to last and resist the elements. Can learn a lot there good luck!

[@MrOtis07]

Yo that was an incredible video. Thanks so much for sharing. Could I ask where you got the firebricks and mortor

[@ArtisanMade]

They are easy to find here in New York. Most mason supply stores carry them.

[@jeffk2501]

I know I'm late to the series. But have enjoyed it very much. I was wondering are you part Egyptian??? Lol absolutely awesome job building your kitchen. Absolutely will last forever. Nicely done

[@ArtisanMade]

Thank you!!!

[@allswellinendwell6957]

T-Bevel... right on the front

[@theoldshooter5631]

When cooking meats, do you think it would be ok...safe....to use a temperature probe like when using a smoker??

[@ArtisanMade]

I haven’t tried yet but I don’t see why not.

[@tframe]

is there an issue with the concrete blocks behind the fire bricks and heat? - like them eventually degrading or popping?

[@ArtisanMade]

No. This is how fireplaces are built as well.

[@elizd9952]

Are you just getting a free-standing rack to grill over the fire? Or do you plan to install one somehow?

[@ArtisanMade]

Something that is removable. I will be using a free standing rotisserie and a kebab rack as well so I want the freedom to switch these out

[@rachellmang-osan9401]

Hip shape oven

[@pepepena1937]

Where did you buy the refractive bricks?

[@johnbotica7136]

Next time use oil on your plywood mold. It'll prevent the concrete from sticking to the plywood.

[@timreeve-newson515]

Can you put fire brick directly on the concrete blocks, without an insulation layer? Because the fire bricks absorb heat, won't that heat translate to the concrete blocks and crack them?

[@ArtisanMade]

This is more like a fire place. Most of the heat escapes before it can travel through the firebrick and cause the concrete to reach a high temperature. A pizza oven on the other hand is built in a way that prevents heat from escaping. The fire heats the top of the dome and reflects heat down to the oven floor, causing it the reach extremely high temperatures

[@RobnKath]

It’s a bevel square

[@stevearehart313]

It’s a “sliding t bevel” square.

[@muffemod]

You can always burn the wood to remove it.

[@teddimacopoulos5503]

I am building a similar bbq. My question is do you need an insulating layer between the fire brick and the concrete slab?

[@ArtisanMade]

I was trying to find the answer to this question too. I saw that people who build fireplaces did not insulate. So I opted not to insulate either.

[@adeladahdah4418]

Iam building a pizza oven almost got it done. I ve been using stone age refractory mortar. I ran out and used heat stop premixed on several bricks. The container said that it was intended to be used indoors. Should i re do it with the dry mortar?

[@ArtisanMade]

I’m not sure. Most important thing is the max temp rating for that mortar. If it is not too difficult to remove, maybe just redo it for piece of mind.

[@paulmackenzie298]

Do you have any video of the BBQ in action? Where is the heat coming from?

[@ArtisanMade]

As soon as the winter passes, I will be posting videos.

[@scubageorge1]

lol ! contemplate betty home maker project hate to be the critic but I do this for a living so I have to say that everything works not the pretty but functional

[@swanie5502]

looks expensive to build,nice job..

[@danhahm4763]

Why no vermiculite base for the bbq oven vs pizza oven?

[@ArtisanMade]

Pizza oven needs to be insulated to hold in heat so you can reach temps over 1000f. With a bbq you are cooking over hot coals. No insulation required.

[@danhahm4763]

@@ArtisanMade Ahhh makes sense. Any concern of the firebrick's passed through heat creating stress on the cement under it? I'm going to be laying firebrick soon and was thinking to add maybe an inch of vermicrete to protect the cement slab

[@addisonroubideaux2240]

Unlike cinder blocks like that people claimed that natural clay bricks can be used to make a natural clay bricks fire oven domes tops you can make tem you're self look up this long it might change the how build fire brick oven domes

[@edykem23]

I love what you did in this video. I live in Aruba and have a tourist rental property in wish I will love to build something similar or better. Are you willing to flight to Aruba and build me a signature custom made BBQ?

[@ArtisanMade]

Thanks for the offer. I only do projects for my KZbin channel.

[@gothamantiquities2595]

Looks awesome! Btw are you charging that squatter rent at the 14:00 min mark or did it get the boot? Lol Enough of corny jokes, a guy I know said that the form in the way you did it was good and insightful! It’s great to see that you have that next to the pizza oven because this is next on the to do list! Stay safe and this build out was pretty epic!

[@ArtisanMade]

Thank you!!! Honestly, I wasn’t sure if it was going to work out but luckily I’d did. Hopefully it will stand the test of time.

[@Hyde_Park_Julie]

Great work!!! Music in background stinks Use smooth jazz!!!

[@ouirichmostafa9549]

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[@philipwelch1225]

Just looked up the cost of fire brick's 😭😭😭 there goes my dream of building one

[@ArtisanMade]

Don’t buy them online. Go to a masonry store. I paid about $1.60 each last year.

[@philipwelch1225]

@@ArtisanMade thanks

[@nikolapopovic81]

👍👍👍💪💪💪🍻🍻🍻

[@Ramdodge582]

that is the wetest mud i have ever seen.

[@lexluther2347]

Is it just me or is the reveal where the steel door should sit, in this build, closes out the chimney. Is the Chimney outside of the door?

[@ArtisanMade]

This is a bbq. There is no door.

[@lexluther2347]

@@ArtisanMade sorry I've been powering through quite a few of your videos. The question was about the pizza oven. The temp wood door you made for the firing was not flush to the outside. During that process it seemed to me it blackened the interior of the fire bricks but in subsequent videos they were clean did the soot come off from the higher temp firings or were you forced to clean them.

[@robertblask6815]

Are there ways to get plans for this?

[@ArtisanMade]

In my etsy shop: www.etsy.com/ArtisanMadeShop/listing/1056922914/wood-fired-bbq-plans-brick-bbq-outdoor?Copy&ListingManager&Share&.lmsm&share_time=1629430637783

[@ShopperPlug]

16:35 - Where can I get that compass?

[@ArtisanMade]

I bought it a Harbor freight

[@ShopperPlug]

@@ArtisanMade For such size, very useful tool...

[@elenapostorino6586]

Bel lavoro mi piacerebbe sapere le misure

[@ArtisanMade]

Grazie! There are plan available on Etsy. www.etsy.com/ArtisanMadeShop/listing/1056922914/wood-fired-bbq-plans-brick-bbq-outdoor?Copy&ListingManager&Share&.lmsm&share_time=1629430637783

[@GoForGold256]

11:40 or just set it on fire 🔥 😝

[@jamesbrandon8520]

If you would have cut a hole in the middle of the mold couldn’t you have just made a fire and burnt the mold out and be left with some screws in the bottom?

[@ArtisanMade]

Not the safest way to get it done, but the bigger problem with that is that some of the smoke and flames would not go up the chimney, and dirty the bricks that make up the arch

[@williamstark9530]

Set square

[@scottb3531]

What is the song ?

[@TheDAT9]

The weight of that thing must have needed substantial foundations.

[@ArtisanMade]

Oh yea! 3 ft footing and steel reinforced

[@danmc9er]

Can he build me a bunker or fort?

[@SinaiMusica]

It's called an angle finder lol

[@gdlivo3353]

Sliding bevel.

[@gallmanconstruction728]

The official name for that tool is a sliding t bevel, but most people call it an angle finder.

[@freddysart4005]

Its chim-ney not chimmmmney. Nice build though. Wow!

[@phillchristian261]

im confused, how is this a BBQ, wheres the trays go? it looks more like a fireplace or am i missing something?

[@ArtisanMade]

Everything is an insert that is removable. Racks, rotisserie, kebab holders. Not sure if I’m buying mine or making them custom.

[@mikehydroseed1282]

I’m so confused why some people say chim-en-knee, it’s chim-knee right?

[@ArtisanMade]

Yea sir.