How to Make Briquettes out of waste sawdust and shavings.

A look into how I create these lovely blocks from my workshop waste that I then take home and burn on my Log burner.
One bag of shavings from my dust collection bag makes approximately 120 blocks. I also throw in tea bags, used coffee grinds and the coffee from the pods too.
At a quick speed I can make 30 briquettes in 30 minutes. What others don't share is the best way to dry them. I only handle them one time before they dry. This saves time and money.
And there's the fact that I don't have to take my waste to a waste site. I even give my ashes from our log burner to a Potter who filters it down and uses it as a period glaze on his pottery artworks. #briquettes
If you want to see these blocks burn in real time to show just how they start and burn through. • Briquette burning - wo...
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[@abelauclair8976]

you should make a short video of them burning if you can! would be neat to see them in use. and i would love to see some pottery with the ash used as the glaze! :) love from Maine. thank you for the video.

[@twcmaker]

I've pinned your comment. I will be doing a video of burning them tomorrow (Boxing day) I agree, I'll get a video of George Jacksons pottery in the New Year.

[@abelauclair8976]

@@twcmaker sounds wonderful! Can't wait to see it. Thank you for the info! Merry Christmas.

[@twcmaker]

🎄Merry Christmas 🎄

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@abelauclair8976]

@@twcmaker I watched it! Since I'm a subscriber it popped up! Love what you're doing. I appreciate you taking the time to share with us all. Love from Maine.

[@core-element]

I used to make these using dry grass and leaves too in the mix of 50/50 wood shavings and paper mashe. I made a press bolted inside my garage in it used a farm jack to press down, things would dry in a week it pressed that well. I used to dip the dry blocks into an a tray of old cooking oil so it would soak in and burn great.

[@twcmaker]

Thats a lot going on. Did it smoke much using the oil?

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@billsloan9318]

This is impressive! Now I know what I could do with my sawdust. Thank you for posting this video.

[@twcmaker]

Thank you Bill. 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@jasonsaffell2140]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been thinking about making my own blocks but wasn't real sure on how to get started. This definitely helps. Thank you again.

[@twcmaker]

Thank you for taking the time to comment 👍

[@twcmaker]

​I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@alun7006]

Fascinating - I have just started making stuff with wood, and have been wondering what to do with the mess. This looks like it could be the answer! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@twcmaker]

You're welcome Alun 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. Would you like to see them burning. I've filmed them and they were brilliant. This time 80% USED Coffee & 20%Wood dust. The video is up on Saturday. Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@coolhawk2003]

You had me at the grab a tea. Great video

[@twcmaker]

Thank you Cool hawk.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@ateleskier7066]

I don't know about the rest of you but I'm off to order some steel and make one of those presses now that I've had a good look at it working. Thanks for the close-up shots. 🇬🇧

[@AndyM.]

HA!!!! I am thinking of doing the same thing!!!

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@AndyM.]

@@twcmaker THANKS for the 411 buddy!!!

[@futures.scalper.808]

it's a heavy duty can crusher really

[@twcmaker]

It is.. It works 👍

[@domenic5136]

Thanks for sharing, I love the fact that you can turn waste into a useable product.

[@twcmaker]

Did you get to the part where the ashes are used to make a natural glaze for pottery. It's a pretty good process. Thanks for watching.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@ceselb]

Somehow this has now gone viral due to "the algorithm". Great idea, especially if you don't have a garden to use it as mulch or compost.

[@twcmaker]

Hey Frill . Thank you for the message. It's gone a little more crazy now. Yes I prefer this method to the adding of cooking oil.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Each brick can burn away from 30 minutes to and hour depending on the wood. I dont remove the water. I just don't top up the bucket (every 60 blocks or so) and keep adding sawdust. I can get it so that the last water is for the last block. Then clean the bucket out in the sink. It's only sawdust and fine down the drain.

[@prachibarot3003]

How to make briquettes in unique way

[@twcmaker]

Thank you. Apologies for not replying earlier. I have no idea where this comment has been for the last 2 months. I reply within a day or so. Jamie

[@mrskwrl]

Amazing process. From drink to fuel to glaze to someone's pottery. Something about this makes me jealous but also inspired.

[@twcmaker]

Thank you. Its a great little process. Whether I'm using wast dust, coffee grinds or used tea bags. I'd appreciate it if you subscribed, I've another short clip to add to this video, but it'll be a seperate video. Jamie

[@mrskwrl]

@@twcmaker Ahead of you on that. Already sub'd !

[@twcmaker]

Cheers.

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@mrskwrl]

@@twcmaker Very cool, thanks for the follow up 2 years later!! Something about the reuse of waste is just so inspiring. :)

[@erbigimbi9903]

That's one luscious beard you got there. Thanks for the video.

[@twcmaker]

😂 Luscious. Thank you. 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hello again. Because you commented on my Briquette making video, I thought you would be interested in all of the improvements I've made to the process. So many things have changed and doubled the burn time. Here's a link to my latest video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3Oqmn5jp76gjLM Let me know what you think. You are important to my channel and our little community on here. Thank you. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see how the beards doing and the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@ipod1978]

Great idea, nice and simple. If I may make 2 suggestions… rather than shortening the legs of the press why not make a small cart with good pivotal wheels (not cheap castors) that are both load bearing and non binding for the bucket and raise the bucket 50-100mm. The platform of the cart could have small batons fitted on each side to prevent the bucket from moving and you could always fit a drain plug to the bottom of the bucket as it would be high enough off the ground in case you ever need to fully drain it without making a mess. Wheels would certainly help move the cart and bucket around and prevent wear and tear plus a short rope or chain to act as a handle attached with a simple washer and bolt system costs pennies. That way you have both manoeuvrability and still the ability to use your entire body weight as a means to press. Would also save your back too. Second suggestion would be a stainless steel sweet/coffee bean scoop instead of the Tupperware container for ease of loading, this could also be drilled out for additional drainage when scooping. Just my thoughts but again… fantastic and simple idea that clearly works as is.

[@twcmaker]

Love this.. A platform for the press and the bucket is a great idea. If I used locking castors then I could leave the back legs on the cart and the front on the floor. I don't feel the need for a drain. I've done over 9000 of these blocks and I just use up the water by not adding more water.

[@twcmaker]

And the containers are old ones that have been used for other things. They were single use plastics for takeaways, then I use them for polishing or other things. Then just before throwing them away I use them for this purpose. I love your ideas. Thank you. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Still the best reply on here. The cart idea might be next. And when I find a scoop that's right, I'll be sure to grab it 👍👍👍

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@johnschnorr9271]

Brilliant shows how to deal with coffee and tea waste. I'm forwarding it forwarding to logging videos that have saw dust waste.

[@twcmaker]

Cool 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hello again. Because you commented on my Briquette making video, I thought you would be interested in all of the improvements I've made to the process. So many things have changed and doubled the burn time. Here's a link to my latest video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3Oqmn5jp76gjLM Let me know what you think. You are important to my channel and our little community on here. Thank you. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@kenweiss8565]

Thanks for filming this! Very informative!

[@twcmaker]

I've done more lately with improvements to the ingredients. And now I'm working on a slow method of making but they burn twice as long. It's going great. Have a look in my playlist 👍 Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Hello again. Because you commented on my Briquette making video, I thought you would be interested in all of the improvements I've made to the process. So many things have changed and doubled the burn time. Here's a link to my latest video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3Oqmn5jp76gjLM Let me know what you think. You are important to my channel and our little community on here. Thank you. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@BeachsideHank]

"...somebody can use my ash..." so glad you can speak clearly and distinctly, saves a lot of uhm, "speculation". ☺

[@twcmaker]

Hi. my latest video is where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@kefparker7946]

What type of bidder did you use for these bricks or did you use only water. Thanks for sharing 🎈

[@twcmaker]

None. Just the water drying out with the weight on top. However, I've radically changed my process since that video. I now allow the mix to Compost. And the briquettes burn over two hours easily. Watch the latest version here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Please consider subscribing too. Thank you Jamie

[@PeanutsDadForever]

I’m going to give this a try. Thanks

[@twcmaker]

That method can be improved upon now. I've added Coffee Grounds and leave it in the bucket longer. The briquettes burn for over 2 hours nowadays. Please watch some of the videos in my playlist Briquettes, make & burn 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🔥: kzbin.info/aero/PLomQ4jxG80doKGlqFJ__qCpKJMK08K8TA It will save you hours and burn much longer. Thank you Jamie

[@FREE_WILL_AAHhhhhhhhhhhhh]

Thank you for sharing, localizing everything makes sense, it's the way nature works naturally.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@flyrog07]

Is there a cheap eco friendly binder you could use to make them hold together better. Some sort of starch maybe.

[@twcmaker]

That's now the best reply.. Starch yes. How about potato peelings? Might go a bit smelly or mouldy. But I like it. Newspaper with the driers in the ink paper might work 🤔

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@HappyTyke25]

Hi, thanks for sharing your knowledge and production process, really helpful. Personally i dont have access to large quantities of wood shavings or sawdust, but even buying them i think would be more eco friendly and cost effective than buying the commercially made briquettes, dont know if its already been suggested but would a small dehumidifier speed up the drying process, then you could re-use the liquid to mix more briquettes. i know there would be the cost of powering this but the increased production may offset the cost. just a thought. keep up the great work.

[@twcmaker]

Hi Harry. You've hit the nail on the head. I'd thought of this but never really tried. If the storage rack was curtained off and then the front part of a dehumidifier breathing in all of the moisture. With the back part facing into the workshop. The heat from the dehumidifier would help keep the workshop warm 👌👌👍

[@HappyTyke25]

@@twcmaker another great idea.😊

[@twcmaker]

Hi. my latest video is where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@man-madehand-made6009]

Nice job - very organised

[@twcmaker]

Thanks Man 👍👍👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@StepIntoGodsLight]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@twcmaker]

You're welcome.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@RudolphMatongo]

Good day, Jamie. Thank you so much for sharing this. My aunt wants to know what the proportions are for sawdust, tea leaves and coffee grounds in your briquette mix. I told her it doesn't have to be perfect but she is still insisting on getting the "recipe" even after she watched this video. If you could just give me a rough guide that I can send her. She lives in the rural areas and there's a lot of tea plantations near them.

[@twcmaker]

Hi Rudolph, tell her to try making them. With the ingredients she has. Then see how she gets on with them. Get her to make notes of how they can be improved and take it from there 👍

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@adrianhoe5199]

Just watched this video, I am looking to do this when I set up me home workshop/office, I will use them to heat the area when I am working

[@twcmaker]

Brilliant 👍 Happy you got something from my video. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@jamesdim]

Awesome idea! You could also put a couple of holes by welding rods in the bottom of the press. That way they'll dry faster, can be thicker and will burn better. Thank you for showing this!

[@twcmaker]

You're welcome 👍

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@kevinsparks661]

Nice video, thank you. I’ve been thinking about doing this for a while and lucky for me, Multimate has their international office just down the road. I think I’ll be giving them a call as soon as Christmas is out of the way.

[@twcmaker]

Brilliant glad to help. Watching some of the right videos can help you make the choice 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. I hope you enjoy kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@JamesGarwood]

Thank you for the interesting video, I was after a briquette recipe and found your video, very well shot and edited 😁🇬🇧

[@twcmaker]

Thanks James. 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@robertgoy9367]

like your video i make mine in a cement mixer and have the same press as you but i use paper and sawdust mix to make it bind , do,s the sawdust hold together on its own as mine take a long time to dry

[@twcmaker]

Yes the sawdust holds together on its own. That's down to the fine dust mentioned in the video. And I don't use large shavings. Only from my planer/thicknesser. Thanks for watching 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@sendoprey]

Where can I buy this log press or one like it? I feel like a lot of people might want to know this.

[@twcmaker]

Not many have actually asked. However it's called 'The Multimate Press' search on Google and you'll find it.

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@violetwachera1471]

Excellent video.So organised.

[@twcmaker]

Thank you. Much appreciated 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@jont39]

Thanks for this video I'm really impressed with the set up it's brilliantly clever. I was just wondering though, what if you had a vice like mechanism that screws downeards, you might get additional pressure which could make them dryer more compact and maybe burn longer I don't know.

[@twcmaker]

I like the way you're thinking. A wet /squeezed briquette weighs approx 330grams. Three weeks later it weighs 110-120 grams. That's a lot of water to dry. To speed up the drying process it would either have to be during or after the briquette is made. I put the briquettes under the paving blocks to keep the pressure on. If I tried to squeeze more out I think I would need an artificial drying method to take advantage of the extra pressure. This process is quite quick and natural at the moment. I'd like to keep it that way, so that the students would still be able to do it. I'm going to give your comment more thought. Thank you

[@jont39]

@@twcmaker thanks for the reply it's given me even more of an understanding thanks again

[@twcmaker]

You're welcome 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. my latest video is where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@danmichaud580]

I wonder if a homemade press (Hydraulic jack in a frame) would be better for compressing and at the same time de-watering the "cakes" for a faster drying time. It may also introduce a more "wood log" type of burn.

[@twcmaker]

It might be. The lever is 9:1 so if I put most of my weight on it (I'm 76kg /176lbs) say 60kg. That would be over 500 kg of pressure. I think 🤔

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@escapetosicily5440]

Cool video again and amazing tip for recycling.

[@twcmaker]

Thank you. It gets easier from now on. Planes next 👍👍👍👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@larrycounce4509]

Interesting, I make a lot of bamboo dust wondering if would compress and hold together as well as the wood. thanks I'll ponder this for a bit.

[@twcmaker]

Hi Larry, not sure about bamboo shavings /dust. The mix has to be as near perfect as possible. Just the right amount of shavings to dust. 👍

[@47indianrider]

Test burn your Bamboo first, from what I have seen is that Bamboo burns with a greasy back smoke. I'm not sure about the shavings though.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@susanwindley9165]

This is an absolutely brilliant idea! I love that the press is simple, your drying rack is simple. Can you pls tell me how many bricks you go through in a day to heat what size home?

[@twcmaker]

Thank you 👍 I can burn a few or many. It's more about using my waste to support my heating at home. I have improved the recipe since this video was made. I now use coffee grounds and allow the mix to decompose like compost. They now burn for over 2 hours (in this video up to 30minutes) and with the used coffee grounds burn 20-30% hotter than wood. You can watch them burn here Briquettes, make & burn: kzbin.info/aero/PLomQ4jxG80doKGlqFJ__qCpKJMK08K8TA

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@melvis2017]

Thanks for the great job very simple and easy appreciations and thanks once again for sharing this with us 🇩🇰🙏👍

[@twcmaker]

You are welcome 🙏

[@twcmaker]

​I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@mihazajc]

Great to see another promising youtuber 💪💪

[@twcmaker]

Thank you 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. Not really a 'KZbinr' just yet but still trying. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@AbellTo]

Absolutely love it. I so need one of these

[@twcmaker]

I'm out of dust now for a week. It is pretty good. Not perfect. Still needs some tuning.

[@nevillelake1403]

Thanks for information, I will look to buy this press in the future as think it’s the best type regards Neville

[@twcmaker]

You're welcome 👍

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@COLINJELY]

When they dry why don't they just fall apart?

[@twcmaker]

Be cause in this video (3 years old now) I used to put the bricks on the top of them to hold them still as they dry out for a few days. In my latest improved method. I allow the mix to decompose, itsthem like making a snow ball. It all compact and sticks together. Watch it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ-weYavbKuMbbs Have you subscribed? Jamie

[@markmacdonald7291]

Do you just use water to moisture the shavings and dust

[@twcmaker]

Yes. I can't believe I didn't mention it in the video.

[@twcmaker]

And in my latest videos I allow the mix to Compost. Look at my PLAYLISTS. Briquettes, make & burn: kzbin.info/aero/PLomQ4jxG80doKGlqFJ__qCpKJMK08K8TA They burn over 4 x longer and 30% hotter.

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@robertpartsmade5832]

Excellent work Jamie ... love the precision of the manufacturing process .....👍😎 Regards ( a new subscriber) PARTSMADE

[@twcmaker]

Thank you Robert. Still early days but getting there.

[@andrewwatkinson1548]

I don’t know why but I suddenly had a craving for flapjack? 😋 great video. Thanks

[@twcmaker]

Thank you Andrew. They can look a little edible 😂

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@Foxated]

Great idea!! Question, would plywood sawdust be applicable as it has (most likely, chemicals in the glue)? Secondly, as someone else has mentioned, can you please do a video on how to obtain or make the press? A wonderfully presented informative and educational video, thanks!

[@twcmaker]

Plywood is fine. I wouldn't be as happy using chipboard or MDF. The press was bought online. 'Multimate briquette maker' mention me please. They have made a £20 donation last year. I would appreciate it if you could subscribe and if you can afford, the 'Super thanks' button. A donation helps me to create more content. Thank you. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@mariow7818]

What If you used hydraulic press to press those blocks? With 10 T or 20 Tons of pressure?

[@twcmaker]

Well, it would take a little bit longer to make each one. And they would be a more solid block, so I wouldnt be able to use them to start a fire. They might burn slower.

[@mariow7818]

@@twcmaker I asked because I considered building one myself and you pointed out valid negative points of it. I might redo my thinking or need to come up with additive that will help those blocks burn or use less pressure with hydraulic press. Thanks for pointing that out!

[@twcmaker]

No worries Mario. Look through some of the questions and replies on here. Obviously I've got used to making them and how I can use them. I'd advise you to make them as easy and quickly as possible. Then find out how they work for you. Good luck with your press. Let me know how you get on. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@jamiesheldon7268]

Hi, great video and very interesting, just thinking about making my own briquettes, however all my timber at the moment is European redwood and 90% of my shavings are from my planer, other 10% is from my chop saw/table saw and belt sander, have you a link of the press you use or can you give me any info on where to purchase this or a similar 1. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Hi Jamie. The company that makes them has my video on their website. They've even contacted me. Google multimate briquette maker. 👍

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@ravenx447]

Hi Jamie Great channel all very interesting stuff, and I love the briquette maker, did you make it?? Or have it made?? I would love some more information on making or obtaining one please Love your stuff, keep it up Sir👊🏻

[@twcmaker]

Hi Stuart. Thank you for the kind comments. Have you subscribed? And it's worth looking in the playlists. There's a link in these comments somewhere from the maker of the Multimate press. I'll look and add it into the description. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Hi Stuart. Contact Keith Hughes and tell him you found their machine on the Worcestershire Cabinet Maker on KZbin 👍

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@2194steve]

Fabulous videos,very informative I have question how much coffee grounds do you put in the mixture? I have a coffee shop I get my coffee ground from about 15kg a week. Thank you Regards Steve

[@twcmaker]

Hi Steve. I'm just doing a mix where there's 13kg of Coffee grounds and they add up to (visually) about 40% of the mixture. However, I'm leaving it a few weeks to nature in the two bucket method I've been working on. See the next video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM On a continuous improvement journey with them now. Last night I burnt a coffee grounds briquette and it lasted twice as long as the 'just wood dust/shavings.' And the heat was improved too. Coffee burns hotter than wood dust. Imo. Watch the Briquettes, make and burn playlist. Lots to learn.

[@twcmaker]

Hi Steve, I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@jakasbaba9697]

What a brilliant idea! This is 'zero waste' taken to another level... :D

[@twcmaker]

That should be the title.. 🤔

[@kylenleonidas1131]

I guess it's kind of off topic but does anybody know of a good place to watch newly released movies online ?

[@tysonchris848]

@Kylen Leonidas I use flixzone. Just search on google for it =)

[@lucassage1332]

@Tyson Chris Yea, have been watching on FlixZone for years myself :)

[@kylenleonidas1131]

@Tyson Chris thanks, signed up and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it !!

[@dozedawg3376]

Great video. Love how everything is recycled as you go. Did you make the press or was it bought?

[@twcmaker]

I bought the press off Ebay. Multimate briquette press.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. Would you like to see them burning. I've filmed them and they were brilliant. This time 80% USED Coffee & 20%Wood dust. The video is up on Saturday. Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@jacobkomnath7961]

I gotta figure something out like this. I would want more log sized bricks and maybe more compressed but as of right now I just burn all my dust in the back yard and that takes a day or two. I use some of the dust for compost but you can only add so much so its mostly all burnt and it'd be nice to have the bricks for the winter. Ive read that a compressed enough brick can burn longer than oak.

[@twcmaker]

Yes. I'm working on partly composted briquettes now. I did a test one that had composted for about 6 months. It burned for ages. It was only thin, but a great example. You can watch more, that include burning them too. A good way to catch up with how I'm moving forward with briquettes. On this playlist Briquettes, make & burn: kzbin.info/aero/PLomQ4jxG80doKGlqFJ__qCpKJMK08K8TA Thank you for watching 👍 Have you subscribed? Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@albertogaraybalinety274]

Espectacular, bien didáctico, simple, prolijo, me alegro mucho de saber que existen personas que de lo mínimo generan grandes cambios, un abrazo a la distancia( te escribo de Argentina),

[@twcmaker]

Hi I have no idea what this says. If you could put it into Google translate 👍 Hola no tengo ni idea de lo que dice esto. Si pudieras ponerlo en Google translate 👍

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@junema9924]

This is so cool! How clean do the briquettes burn? Is the bucket of pulp really smelly? I think that's what I would be most concerned with if I did this in my home

[@twcmaker]

It is cool thank you. They burn really clean as once they go home, they sit by the side of the log burner and dry out even more. No it's not normally smelly unless it's left a few few weeks/months. Then if it does, I put extra saw dust over the top. If I did it at home, I would do it in a garage or shed. Hope that helps 👍 Have you subscribed? As I'll be done more videos on these very soon. Like how they burn. How I use them on the fire. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@bb6075]

I plan on making these for the rest of the year for this coming winter, what would be the best economical / cheapest way to store these once they're fully dry?

[@twcmaker]

It's all in the planning. I recommend storing them in cardboard boxes. Keep them away from damp. You could line the cardboard box with bin liners if you wanted. I had about 200 in boxes for the end of 2022. In the past I've had several hundred, only because I had so much dust/shavings to use up.

[@bb6075]

@@twcmaker Good shout! Probably be worthwhile using a vacuum to suck all the air out the bags to Keep them air tight

[@twcmaker]

There you go 👌👌 love it. You know what.. You could use the box, vacuum out and then remove the 'bale' from the box and stack the bales 👌

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Did you make some Briquettes? Thanks again. Jamie

[@philipshane768]

You got my sub. Can you make a video of using them in your home and give us an idea of their efficiency at heating?

[@twcmaker]

I hope to do one in the next few days 👍 The wood ones and the Coffee blocks too.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@philipshane768]

@@twcmaker thank you for letting me know. That is some serious personal connecting. I knew there was a number of good reasons why I subscribed to your channel. Fine woodwork, ingenious use of waste materials and now the manners of a genuine, decent human being. Going to watch it straight away.

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@gavt3082]

Thank you for a great video. Do you have a problem with the moisture affecting your wood and machines in your shop? I’m constantly trying to keep moisture out. Brilliant idea!! Thanks again

[@twcmaker]

I put a fabric cover over the top while I'm not using it now. It stops this tiny little fruit flies. Just cover the wet, with dry shavings. Don't keep it too wet. I only have water up to 1/3 of the bucket. Thanks for watching. Have you subscribed? Jamie

[@gavt3082]

@@twcmaker many thanks for the super quick reply. I’ve subscribed now and looking forward to new videos. Really like your style and easy going approach. Thanks again and Happy New Year 🥳

[@twcmaker]

Thank you Gavin. Really appreciate the follow. I am a woodworker first, trying to create a channel that people will enjoy my work. I'm certainly not a techy person. I think quicker responses suit the algorithms too. So I'll never be too far away from a reply. Happy New year. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

@@gavt3082 Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@martinmorgan8475]

Hello has your multimate briquette maker have a brand were I can get the same one, if you recommend it. Tks

[@twcmaker]

Hi Martin. If you Google it, you should find them. I've had mine about 10 years now. It's more than paid for itself. Jamie 👍

[@martinmorgan8475]

Hello. thanks for the quick response the one similar to yours seems to be made in Germany and there is a backlog for weeks, but there is one on eBay a black and red one £130 I think Im wondering is it any good, if you possibly had the time could you check it out on eBay and see what you think, thought I'd mention thanks for your help.

[@twcmaker]

They are made in Germany apparently. Thank you. I'll take a look on Ebay when I finish work.

[@twcmaker]

The Black and Red one doesn't look up to the job. Only 1/3rd of the steel and far fewer parts. I'd steer clear of it. Have you subscribed.? It really does help my channel, and me make more videos like this one. Thank you. Jamie

[@martinmorgan8475]

Hello I have now, if you see one like yours if you get time could you let me know, what do you think of the smaller box type ones were you squeeze the two arms against each other. Thanks

[@zyanidwarfare5634]

What do you do with these briquettes? You gotta have lots of them and I’m guessing you would keep and burn some but what do you do with excess? Keep them or sell them or toss them?

[@twcmaker]

Hi, I burn them. When I fill the rack and get an excess, I store them until I can burn them. I don't sell them or throw them away. My waste dust can fluctuate, so whem I'm restoring furniture, teaching or working on small projects I have a lot less waste. Thanks for watching. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@anderslarsen2763]

Good review for someone who wants to try it himself 👍 many thanks from a viewer in Denmark 🇩🇰

[@twcmaker]

Thank you. Denmark 🇩🇰 how wonderful. Have a look through my playlist here kzbin.info/aero/PLomQ4jxG80doKGlqFJ__qCpKJMK08K8TA&si=ZlhzZcgvSt_y9eva the latest are part composted. They burn for much longer and I use Coffee grounds which burn 20-30% hotter.

[@anderslarsen2763]

@@twcmaker no not yet but i will do👍

[@twcmaker]

​I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@zeem8311]

Really enjoyed your video... how much liquid to sawdust ratio should there be and how long do you need to soak the mixture before pressing it?

[@twcmaker]

You've asked this question when I'm in the middle of trialing a 'Two bucket method' I'm 3-4 weeks in with my current bucket and started another bucket off two weeks ago. The longer you leave it, it comes more like compost and burns brighter, longer. So this I think is the way forward. I'm aiming for 4 weeks and start a new bucket (don't add anything into the new bucket once filled) Have you subscribed? New video out in a couple of weeks.

[@twcmaker]

Forgot to answer the first question. Cover the dust with water.

[@twcmaker]

Hello again. Because you commented on my Briquette making video, I thought you would be interested in all of the improvements I've made to the process. So many things have changed and doubled the burn time. Here's a link to my latest video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3Oqmn5jp76gjLM Let me know what you think. You are important to my channel and our little community on here. Thank you. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@Finding_Arcadia]

Prefacing this with the fact that i have no idea what im talking about, but how do you think this would act if you added veg oil to the mix? Or crushed char coal? Would that improve the burn or have negligible results?

[@twcmaker]

I need to point out that I'm burning my workshop waste and that is my main purpose. Vegetable oil. I don't have any in my workshop but, I feel it would make the mix more messy and less organic. Smelly too. Crushed charcoal is something I don't have. However, I did put the very fine dust from a couple of bags of charcoal into one of my mixes. You can watch me burning them here Briquettes, make & burn: kzbin.info/aero/PLomQ4jxG80doKGlqFJ__qCpKJMK08K8TA Hope this helps you see what im trialing and the results. Jamie

[@basseyeton7089]

That will add the the cost

[@twcmaker]

It will. You're right

[@Finding_Arcadia]

@@basseyeton7089 theoretically it doesn't have to, if you have a local restaurant then they'd likely give the spent oil for free if you asked, but it'd definitely add factors that probably aren't worth the effort, especially since like you said it would definitely add to the mess and smell

[@twcmaker]

​I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@twoweary]

Interesting video, especially since I have a small wood shop AND a wood stove. Maybe you could include a moisture meter test at every few weeks and one when it’s time to burn .TU

[@twcmaker]

Towards the end of the video I tell you hoe long they take to dry and how I rotate the stock.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@josephcarroll8103]

if you use flour in the water before you put the sawdust in the briquettes will hold together much better . after they dry they will be very solid . it dosen't take much flour to do so

[@twcmaker]

Thank you. But this is about using waste. Its really not necessary. If you watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM where I use them on my Log burner. You'll see that they're great. Thank you for watching.

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@peterdaniellewillcott1689]

Can you use this as a primary heat of a 2,500 sq ft home? I have a fireplace extraordinaire 44elite efficient fireplace.

[@twcmaker]

I wouldn't think so. This is using waste dust and shavings from machines to create a briquette that is used to supplement my stock of fire wood. I use offcuts of wood from my workshop as my main supply of firewood. That is exceptionally dry compared to logs stored outside, at around 8%moisture.

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@romuloperen4127]

What a great idea, thank you

[@twcmaker]

You are welcome. Please feel free to share with others. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@29langston]

Did you make this press? As I’ve been looking for one like this for years. If you purchased it, could to please let me know where from?

[@twcmaker]

Hi Google Multimate briquette Press and you'll find it. Mention this 'video by Jamie' they might give you 10% off and send me £10.

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@karlnewman2829]

Did you build the press? Ca I get plans somewhere?

[@twcmaker]

Made commercially in Germany.

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@ditherjannev2590]

Excellent ! Greeting from France.

[@twcmaker]

Thank you for watching Dither. Have you subscribed? More Excellent videos very soon. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@ragnorlothbrok9755]

That's better interesting I live in Alaska and I have to burn a lot of wood what did you make at machine out of can I buy one thanks for the video

[@twcmaker]

Hi Ragnor. I bought the machine. Contact Keith Hughes and tell him you found their machine on the Worcestershire Cabinet Maker on KZbin 👍

[@ragnorlothbrok9755]

@@twcmaker okay great thank you very much

[@twcmaker]

Hi Ragnor If you decide to purchase a Multimate press, could you email me with your name and address please. My email address is [e-mail] I can then see just how many people buy one after watching my videos. Thank you. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@andrewadam9544]

can i ask why you lay block pavers on top of them? surely that would mean they take longer to dry ? thanks

[@twcmaker]

Hi Andrew. Great question 👍 it stops them from expanding and filling with air. The outer edges dry off first. Then obviously the centre and middle dries off last. But compression is quiet important in the early days. Are you looking to make Briquettes?

[@andrewadam9544]

@@twcmaker thanks for the reply, and the expansion/air comment makes perfect sense, i have been dabbling with the idea of a briquette maker but have yet to see any videos from real users as to how long they burn and the heat produced, i presently use hydraulic pressed briquettes and the heat and burn times are incredible.....but so too is the cost ! dont suppose you'd like to sell half a dozen or so dried briquettes for testing ?

[@twcmaker]

Where are you? Are you in the UK?

[@andrewadam9544]

@@twcmaker yeah, fife, scotland

[@twcmaker]

Oh blimey. That's a few miles away. I've a few videos of briquettes, making, storing, burning. They do okay on here and I only make them to get rid of the sawdust. I don't see it as 'the best fuel' it's more to supplement logs, Off-cuts and saves buying Coal. Playlist here kzbin.info/aero/PLomQ4jxG80doKGlqFJ__qCpKJMK08K8TA any questions please ask. I could send you some different ones with the Wood mix & the additions.

[@jamessantiagovsky1882]

great video. very helpful.

[@twcmaker]

Thank you 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@Jack_Move]

Do these last longer then ones bought in the store? Seems like its a very time consuming process.

[@twcmaker]

I'm using my waste. They're worth making rather than.. Carry dust to car, drive to refuse centre, tip out the dust and retain the bags. And in my more up to date videos I'm now allowing to part compost. That way they can burn for over two hours. You can look at my playlist and find the latest on Briquettes, make and burn. Thank you. 👍 Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. Less work, more patience, burn longer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@AirSeaSandASMR]

Dont chop anything off those legs.. put something under the back legs so you can reverse your decision if need be. Re introducing an angle for drainage.

[@twcmaker]

That's what I did. And the block is still used occasionally. It's almost not worth doing. I'm working on a different method now. I've a playlist on making and burning these briquettes. The latest are based on the results of burning tests.

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@markspence3295]

Great video, thanks for sharing the information.

[@twcmaker]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@olafwilhelm4684]

Epic beard!

[@twcmaker]

Cheers, just had a slight tidy up. Looks a little more human now 😂

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@johnpaulgoulsbra4685]

Hello I've got a paper compressor can I use sawdust to make the briquette instead of

[@twcmaker]

You could try it. 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@scottmclean4237]

Could you use honey instead of water to bind all the wood dust together so they would be ready within a day ?

[@twcmaker]

That has to be the most strange combination. Why would you burn honey??

[@scottmclean4237]

To speed up process, I know it’s burning the food group but just thought it may work , seen a post about vegetable oil so I thought honey

[@twcmaker]

I fyou want to speed up the process, then turn up the frequency of the making. We were making 30 on a Wednesday, 30 on Thursday. That drying rack is in two columns. Wed, Thurs. And there's three shelves for each day. So we fill the storage up like that. On the fourth week we first remove the (then dry) first weeks blocks. The frequency depends on suppy (shavings) & demand (fuel). I sometimes run out of shavings, so can't make any. And in the Winter I want more.

[@scottmclean4237]

@@twcmaker I mean the drying time so thought honey would possibly be a better option all though does cost obviously

[@spiritwings4592]

That would be just plain stupid.

[@dalejones4186]

What is the liquid? Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@twcmaker]

It's water Dale. I think I've mentioned it in the video. Thanks for watching.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@arlingtonhynes]

Do you drain the liquid out of that compost bucket now and again, or just let it fester?

[@twcmaker]

Drain it every now and then. 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I looked at it yesterday and I'd not made any blocks since July.. Yes it's now compost. Anyhow, I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@tylerb3914]

I haven't read through the comments.Where do I find one of those presses

[@twcmaker]

I have to say. They're not as good now. I've seen one in the last year and (in my opinion) they've cut too many corners to simplify the build. I would look on Ebay or Facebook Market place for an older used one.

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@masterb2663]

Do you use the blocks as fire wood for a barbeque or just straight stove Where do I find that contraption to make the briquettes?

[@twcmaker]

I use them on my stove, could be used on bbq. Google search the Multimate Briquette maker.

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@daophatungdung]

Hi ,jamie You're very smart cause make this thing .But i still wonder that .why they could be very tight glue and dry . I hoppefully ,you can answer to me .because i expect to recyle my sawdust anf coffe grounds . I'm from asia

[@twcmaker]

I leave them under the bricks on the floor for a few days. That keros them compressed and starts the drying process off.

[@daophatungdung]

@@twcmaker oh nice How much the kcal was relased out ?

[@twcmaker]

Kcal?? The wood & water in the initial block is about 330g. Once dried out they weigh appropriately 120g. Hope that helps. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@notu1286]

Pretty cool

[@twcmaker]

Thanks 👍

[@notu1286]

I wanna make something like this. I’m trying to make bricks my self out of waste newspaper n maybe pine needles.

[@twcmaker]

Maybe if you soaked the Pine needles for a good while, they might soften up. Try composting the Pine needles. Then as they break down they become more flexible.

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@Grandassets]

I have been wanting to make one with a 5 ton jack I wonder if there is something that can be added to the water as a minor Binding agent?

[@twcmaker]

I used to add a cap of pva occasionally, makes a huge difference 👍 Not every time I added water, but say every 100 blocks. Hope this helps. Make it, let me know how you get on 👍

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@Gunnvulcan]

you could make a die to put on the bottom of a hydraulic logsplitter and compress those bricks even more.

[@twcmaker]

Do you think they should have all of the liquid squeezed out of them? Watch this... You might change your mind kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLEiZmDeZelgac There's no need to squeeze it all out. Actually it's much better to leave a lot of liquid in there. It dries, shrinks the briquette and there's less Air inside 👍

[@CarveLife]

Great idea

[@twcmaker]

Thank you 👍 Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@tingting4980]

New project to make^^

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@dalriada842]

This is probably a silly question, but why don't people just burn the sawdust or paper directly? What's the advantage of turning it into a block first? It seems like a lot of additional work.

[@twcmaker]

It takes a special type of burner to burn sawdust. It gets everywhere when you move it around or just open the bag. And sawdust doesn't burn with any intensity. It's a slow burn that can easily go out without completely burning.

[@dalriada842]

@@twcmaker Thanks for the prompt and informative reply.

[@twcmaker]

You're welcome.

[@Janderson-AppalachianCreative]

Adding very dry sawdust to an existing fire can be dangerous. If conditions are right, it can cause a flash fire and you could be burned. I found that out the hard way when I was in high school. I put a shovel full of sawdust in the stove in my dads garage and it flashed on me and burned my hair and eyebrows.

[@robcodsall]

@@Janderson-AppalachianCreative And if it flashed on Worcs Cabinet Maker and set his beard alight, that could end very badly. A useful video. I used to try and press logs made out of newspaper but they didn't burn that well - might give this a try though.

[@mariopsmt]

from seed to glaze, amazing journey of a tree.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@totherarf]

I am sure I have seen the video of the guy who makes the press you have (3 different versions if I remember rightly). He used paper for his and made them compressed enough to throw round his garden without breaking! Obviously this is a different material. I tried to make my own briquettes and had some sauces, but found when burning them there was a Lot of ash! It will be interesting to see yours burn! Recycling the recycled ...... That is the way to go!

[@twcmaker]

Yes that's the guy. I don't get what's so important about throwing them. I'm careful with mine. Once they're dry they can either be flakey or quite solid. Depending on the amount of very fine dust. The coffee ones are very solid.

[@totherarf]

@@twcmaker I think the throwing bit was just to show the level it had compressed down to. It has an effect on drying time and I suspect density of the finished briquette.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. my latest video is where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@Racoon_movies]

Is there anything I can add to the sawdust to make them light faster

[@twcmaker]

Very good question. There's no need too. I break two of them into four and put them over a couple of clumps of newspaper. Light from beneath and I can leave it for 20 minutes while it takes hold.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. my latest video is where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@brianhbinesh]

The algorithm strikes again. Nice video. How well do the bricks burn?

[@twcmaker]

Ahh You need to subscribe. I made two videos yesterday of burning the blocks. They'll be up in the next few days. I need to leave it 3-4 days between posting each video. Great to see you back. There will be another one where they're 100% Oak.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I've an updated version that's gone out today. I want a quality burn now. And I'm moving towards a much better process. Here is the latest videokzbin.info/www/bejne/sKbNZXdol9pjpbM . I would love to know what you think. Thank you Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@perrylc8812]

How do these hold up if stored outside under a shed?

[@twcmaker]

I have no idea.

[@twcmaker]

​I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@smallbackgardenplot7273]

Thank you so much I’ve just been given the press and I have a supplier of free saw dust. I’m so looking forward to making them 😊

[@twcmaker]

Lisa, that's great. 👍👍👍

[@smallbackgardenplot7273]

@@twcmaker I’m going to add coffee scraps on too just for the smell haha I usually put in my compost pin but I like the idea of it going into the blocks 😊

[@twcmaker]

The coffee does seem to help bind it together without any other additives. It does smell cool

[@cpnotill9264]

@@smallbackgardenplot7273 Lisa how is your brick making going? 😁

[@smallbackgardenplot7273]

@@cpnotill9264 I have only managed one lot then my carpool tunnel kicked in .. so I am waiting until March April time ready for the winter next year 😩

[@heinibocendaaka3crownsco.12]

love the press. Did you make it?

[@twcmaker]

I bought it. It's served me very well.

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@StevesOutdoorCameraAdventures0]

Where did you purchase your press please

[@twcmaker]

Google "Multimate briquette Press" a very colourful website 👍

[@twcmaker]

​I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@brianrobertson6475]

Atta boy Jamie.. Great new video, takes a bit of practice to look at the camera instead of the monitor eh.. On your press: Try to find a way to lengthen the rear legs (adding a wood extensions it they're tubular steel). The handle is already a bit low for your body without shortening the front legs. I would even consider adding an extension to it with an upward angle for better ergonomics and leverage... Cheers!

[@twcmaker]

I missed this Brian. Apologies 🙊🙏

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@butterflysrage]

I’ve heard these can make a lot of ash and creosote, is that true? I’m tempted to try them as wood is expensive here (Helsinki) as is electricity.

[@twcmaker]

From wood dust? Or from paper waste. The Ash tamper down to not much at all compared to logs. Not sure about the Creosote. If you've got wast dust and shavings it's well worth a go. Good luck. Jamie

[@butterflysrage]

@@twcmaker was thinking of the paper waste

[@twcmaker]

I have no idea. I suppose paper can be easily recycled. Dust and shavings would only go into landfill, so it's a good alternative use.

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@woodworks2123]

Great video just found your channel, i have a workshop and this is perfect for my sawdust and shavings. Do you burn them in your workshop or in the house?

[@twcmaker]

Thanks. 👍 I burn them at home.

[@twcmaker]

Glad you liked it. Have you clicked the subscribe button 👍 I'm doing another part to this video very soon. Jamie

[@woodworks2123]

@@twcmaker Yeah subbed mate away to work through your other videos

[@twcmaker]

Hi. I thought I'd share my latest video where I burn these blocks in real time to show just how they start and burn through. Just published kzbin.info/www/bejne/fICQpa2Qa7iXprM Jamie

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@geoempowerinitiative7390]

I have tried making something similar, but the smoke from the sawdust briquettes was unbearable. How can this smoke be reduced to negligible levels?

[@twcmaker]

Look at my playlist Briquettes make and burn. Lately I've been composting the mix. It burn at a higher rater with more heat. I've a log burner, so I can close the door. Have a look, they might help your problem. Jamie

[@twcmaker]

​@prachibarot3003 I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie

[@paulbishop4712]

BRILLIANT

[@twcmaker]

Cheers Paul 👍

[@twcmaker]

I thought you would like to see the latest method. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKO4dmR-qJ1ln7M Two years of briquette improvements and burn well over two hours now. Thanks again. Jamie