Pouring a Concrete Fire Pit || Would I Build It Again?

[@bcfparts]

Personally, I wish more serial KZbinrs did follow ups on their projects. Everyone wants to build new and big, I’d like to see how their old projects hold up after a year or five, and what they’d do different if they were to build it again. I believe that’s a sign of a good builder, a project that lasts and someone who admits and learns from their mistakes.

[@jbrnds]

Yeah. And i am happy of the opportunity of seeing the forms being burned eventually.

[@donkink3114]

Brilliant idea here...

[@rnorwood2815]

The Wood Whisperer did an excellent follow up video on some past outdoor projects showing how the finish held up and how he's learned from some past failures and improved kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXWciKaqrqyaY9U.

[@LoganLovell]

I saw a video recently by Foureyes Furniture and he showed a closet with a bunch of their old projects in it😂 they looked like they were holding up well, I just thought it was funny to think about these elegant pieces of furniture worth at least $1000+ just collecting dust in a closet

[@Goalsplus]

Good point. I can understand why it's not done if the item has held up well and there's nothing to show. It's potentially boring content. But on the other hand it's valuable to know.

[@carlolami2930]

Awesome book that gives you step-by-step photos kzbin.infoUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt and directions to make every day project. I can see myself making a few of these projects and giving them as housewarming and holiday gifts!

[@henryyandle7950]

Please build a pizza oven. The haters would have field day commenting on the process.

[@nefariousyawn]

You want him to start a war?

[@jbrnds]

I would burn the inner form of the pizza oven.

[@darodes]

Lots of interactions for ya Jason 😉

[@wadopotato33]

Please just sent pizza directly.

[@nefariousyawn]

@@wadopotato33 even better!

[@BvrlyHillbilly14]

We know you put thought into your builds. If you make a mistake you admit it and show us how you fix it. That in itself shows that your work is honest. Keep it going!

[@Tseuq4gninaem]

YES. I love real follow-up videos. Surprising that most people don't do these kinds of videos. This is free content for you and informative for everyone watching.

[@j.chappel1160]

Your fire pit was my first adventure into the world of Bourbon Moth Woodworking. I watched it two days after it was released and I continue to watch each and every video you post. Keep up the amazing work!

[@blainedrayer4776]

You might try one of the many concrete sealers to prevent weather degradation on the fire pit. Coating it once a year seals it from rain etc. It will darken the concrete in most cases. Great builds and thanks for the follow up on this one.

[@vd1721]

It's the stove brick that helped prevent spalling. Nice work. I have used paver block with a lot of success and seen straight concrete spall.

[@zenbard]

I appreciate you making this follow-up video to update us on how well it has stood up over the past year+, and your experience with it. Sharing the pros and cons, and what you might do different has a lot of value.

[@WestCoastRacingLeague]

I love that you got a video out of an old project, some quick updates and a whole bunch of politely telling trolls to f off. You sir win KZbin today

[@petem6503]

Cute, love it. If it gets cold where you live, you might consider sealing that tiny crack to prevent water accumulating and then freezing.

[@shawncopeland5857]

It’s okay Jason there’s a lot of haters out there as long as your happy with it man. Love your channel hands down my favorite woodworker.

[@dropshot1967]

Regardless of what other people think, the important part is that you are happy with the end result. I do think that a follow up video on some projects every now and then can be educational, so I am happy you did this video.

[@paulmartin2348]

I am a machinist and started my first machine shop company in the early '90s. It is amazing how many potential customers that KNOW NOTHING about machining in any way tell me exactly how to do the work and how easy it will be. Here is a quote I like. Never worry about criticism from any person that you would not go to for advice. Truth. (Burn the forms out next time. The heat will help dry, and crack/explode, your new fire pit.)

[@Dabenport]

You could try sanding and repainting the metal ring. Some high temp grill paint might do the trick. I've used it to restore a weber grill in the past and the paint still looks great!

[@rumplesmootheskin586]

Finally, the follow up - I have been wondering how it went. Usual great work, thanks legend.

[@x3wildcard]

Thank you for burning the forms. Yes, I do in fact feel better now. The wood stamping came out great, btw!

[@Zengineer]

Glad to see you do a follow up, and love the responses to the comments! I love that people will sit there and complain and criticize work people do without ever doing the work themselves. Keep it up!

[@thesesh5629]

From a civil engineers perspective it was good. The from it’s self was built very well, the concrete could’ve been lighter tougher so the ‘C’ could’ve been higher for example c65 would’ve been better than the c40 you used or what I believe is c40. You did all the steps for the concrete very well, the extra rocks was a great idea and is something that is often done. The fire bricks probably did help so it was good uou thought of most things. Again like you said extra air vents would’ve been better but other than that great job. I look forward to seeing the next video

[@jacobfreeman7427]

Is the c referring to higher carbon or something? Sorry I could Google it but im here now ..

[@cadthunkin]

He could have 3d modeled it first and coordinated in navisworks to check for river rock conflicts. Overlapping protons can be your worst day...

[@My_initials_are_O.G.cuz_I_am]

​@@jacobfreeman7427 My guess is cement content.

[@dreewarren3080]

Love your videos. I’ve learned a lot. This is probably one of my favorites. Love that you called people out for their Incompetence of watching and listening to the video. If they did it here they must do it all the time

[@Lincoln_Hawk]

You handle the Sallys well Sir! Thank you for the great content over the years.

[@BrentErb]

I really liked the part of this video where you describe the horde of comments i.e. "why didn't you burn the form out", and you paused and took a sip of Bourbon. That affect was priceless!

[@chrisnoyes9397]

Dude, keep doing what you're doing. Great wood working and entertainment.

[@HungLikeScrat]

I built an outdoor firepit similar to yours, just MUCH bigger, 15 years ago. It has an inner diameter of 10 feet. The idea was that people could sit on the outer concrete wall and build a bonfire in the center and the fire would keep them warm. If they got too hot, they could always rotate their lower body out of the wall. Like you, I put river rock and rebar in the middle of the forms to save on concrete. Obviously my pit won't get as hot unless we build a huge bonfire, so I wasn't remotely worried about the concrete exploding. 15 years and several huge bonfires later, my pit still looks really nice. I never doubted your skills when I watched the original build video. Glad to see it worked out.

[@hbwerkraum5999]

Jason you are simply the best. Please continue as before. I have learned a lot from your videos over time and received new suggestions. You are entertaining, explain your individual work steps and we can learn a lot from you. So keep it up! Best regards from Hamburg, Germany.

[@RegisMichelLeclerc]

Brilliant! The follow up is a good thing for those who would actually want to make one, not just watch you making one. The good thing is, now, I know that's a working way, just need to put a hole every 20º, great hint. Thank you!

[@dpmoore99]

Dude that was hilarious!! Thank you for the follow up. I watched the first one a while ago and have been waiting for the follow up to see if it would be a fire-pit I would build in my back yard. And your plans appear to have worked well. Thanks!

[@BlackForestWoodCo.]

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[@HP3.14]

I think you did everything right. Everyone should build what they think suits them and their needs. I once built a barbecue out of a concrete stormwater pipe. It worked well for several years. Best grill I ever had.

[@RandallW20]

For what it’s worth some of us actually pay attention and never needed any of this follow up/ q&a. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@bekahmarie489]

Don't worry because the people that talk about burning the forms literally have 0 sense and don't understand woodworking. They can hate all they want, but the rest of us still love your work and sarcasm and sass and we want you to keep doing what you do. I had just watched this video again on the maker channel on my tv this morning so I'm happy to see a follow up.

[@BlackForestWoodCo.]

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[@DIY-ry9so]

They say: "Jealousy makes you nasty". Don't worry about the comments people make. I personally think that your DIY firepit is the best one I've ever seen. Even your backyard looks like heaven! I just loved the firepit videos.

[@yvesisevil]

The original video is how I found your channel and started following it.

[@ahdam82]

Wow people really complain a lot huh? Your channel is great, you do great work, don’t pay attention to the negativity.

[@calebreasons]

I’ve literally been waiting a year and a half to see a form burnt. Thank you so much!

[@everettamador9870]

Thanks Jason..... You did great!!!

[@JohnCHansen01]

Removing the internal form AND waiting 30 days were among the many things you thought about and executed well. I think the river rock was also a sound idea because it allows the firebrick to move slightly and creates a FLEXIBLE buffer that give the outer shell of the concrete the ability to stretch and shrink at its own rate of thermal expansion rather than being a homogeneous mass. The steel ring MIGHT benefit from being sand blasted clean, and then painted with HIGH TEMPERATURE paint that is specifically formulated for use in places exposed to fire. This was an excellent follow-up. My concern would be that others may take your design and build it in a very cold climate zone where winter freezing would crack the concrete if it were not well protected from the autumn rains that would soak the concrete with water. Your fire pit may also suffer from that fate depending on how much water is absorbed by the concrete just prior to a deep freeze.

[@LifesLaboratory]

Very nicely done, thanks for sharing! It's a bit too small for me... but then I'm a bit of a pyro. ;) I'm planning to pour some curved stairs and garden walls this summer, so this was helpful. Cheers.

[@anthonylitten9504]

Love it sir ill be looking for more of your videos.

[@Eric-469]

This video is a great example of why I don’t read comments often, especially on makers channels. _A lot_ of folks are clueless.

[@Britineeng]

You did a fantastic job! Enjoyed both videos on your fire pit!

[@Disgrace-zs3xx]

I LOVE YOU MAN!!!...I love your honesty and when you make mistakes is what I love more. Always love follow up videos

[@jimsjacob]

It does look cool and I thought I might want to do something like this, but truth be told, my old (and I do mean old) 25 yr old washing machine wash tub is the bomb. Ceramic coated so it’s stood up the all the fires and I can grab it and take it along on camping trips. It does radiate heat to the point that my shins are probably well done by now. Maybe one day when I own an estate I’ll do something like this….

[@annedaniels100]

I absolutely love this follow up video. I think you did a great fantastic job in the first video. Keep up the good work

[@walterdibartolomeo3157]

That was fun. Lots of arm chair warriors for sure! Keep safe.

[@steveferguson1232]

Great follow up video Jason. The end was awesome when you put the big form in. Loved it.

[@ronomdalen3186]

I found your videos about six months ago I watch them daily keep up the great videos, and as for those comments just remember people that do not do anything do not make mistakes and there is plenty of them out there.

[@klugger01]

Excellent follow-up video!!! For every 20 people who want to know how to build something, there is always 2000 people that know how to build it better. Of course they never post a how to video. I'm glad you posted this for all the viewers to watch. And also I'm glad it never exploded in your face. Wouldn't care to see a burned up Bourbon Moth. LOL keep up the good work. Thanks.

[@UserName-ip9lw]

You’ll be lucky to get another winter out of it! Here in Maine we replace are houses foundations every spring

[@wildbill6976]

dayton wheel rims from old trucks or tractor rims are about the cheapest/most effective inner rings for fire pits; old truck brake drums for smaller pits/stoves

[@LifeSurfingDude]

love the follow up. very nice format. analysis of mistakes and comments, love it. lot's of folks show how to do pretty things, and they are pretty right out of the door but how do they hold over the time and what would you do differently if you are to build it again? awesome !

[@philturner6451]

Super awesome job! Thanks for the follow-up video. The one thing I did a little different was to use w-d40 to the melamine before pouring the concrete. It made it a little easier to take the inner form out. You are fun to watch & a fantastic teacher. Thanks!

[@dominicmann]

Fantastic fire pit. But better than that... amusement value of the voice-over! loving the knee slides! all the best my friend.

[@smegdawg]

Loved this video. Healthy level of snark. 10/10 Fire pit is a fire pit. It's going to get used. It's going to get ashy and burnt, and it is going to heat up and cause the issues that heat does. Looked like a fun build. Great result. Keep it up!

[@jasonl2095]

OMG I love your editing, every cut to explosion made me chuckle.

[@thomasbyrne7770]

After 36 years of teaching at the Community College level, I am not surprised at all that many did NOT PAY ATTENTION ..... Your instruction is most impressive. Well presented. Just try and understand that a lot of folks DON'T. Tom Byrne

[@rm3141593]

😅 Community college has some of the best professors and people!! Thank you for your years of teaching.

[@brucewelsh212]

Dude your sarcasm is as high as mine, that’s the reason why I watch your videos. Love it . Have a great day.

[@marquisethomas5611]

Same 😂

[@DconBlueZ]

Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching!

[@carlosarciniega-z4u]

I enjoyed you building this fire pit , I also enjoy your sense of humor I look forward to see more of your projects I would to learn more stuff thank you

[@silver_etch]

hahahahaha! The burning the forms thing must have been really frustrating, but I am greatly entertained by your reaction and I appreciate you sharing it! I laughed sooooo hard!

[@RogueCorps]

I was thinking the same as other viewers to add more holes for a rocket-stove effect. You could also have the many holes enter the burn chamber at an angle (clockwise or counter-clockwise) to try to make it smokeless as well as burn in a spiraling vortex. Also elevating the fuel on a grate will help more air enter around more wood's surface area, and maybe help keep the vents from being clogged up too quickly with ash. I like it! I probably wouldn't make a permanent one but the build and texturing is really cool!

[@anthonyfreeman5858]

Hey Msn, I thought you did a very good job putting the Fire Pit together. Everything looks great & it did not fall apart nor exploded. I knew that if you wait for the concrete to cure completely, it would be just fine. I’m sending you some positive vibes. Great job.

[@JeffreyFeyh-rb4xk]

I laugh at the haters and those who believe things cant be done. I believe certain people have yet to make something themselves. Be it physical mental or spiritual. However Instead of creating they would rather try and bring others down in a wierd psychological process. Not realizing they are the ones suffering a life of unhappiness. That is my rant to the haters. Thank you for your creativity and creations. And showing what can be done.

[@mspeir]

THAT'S the level of snark I'm looking for! 👍👍 You earned yourself a new subscriber!🤣

[@kellyb7321]

I really enjoyed this follow up video and wouldn't mind others in the future. Like for the porch swing that was burned or the cedar folding table.

[@tsalVlog]

that video is why I subbed lol; it's like some of the commenters just assumed you were going to use it as a furnace / smeltery; the funniest part is the use of the river rocks internally likely gave the concrete a natural heat sink / exchanger that would help prevent it from exploding.

[@christianhoude7614]

Nothing more to add !! Bravo Jason !!

[@georgenicoloiu2052]

I really liked your video. There is useful information inside, I'm glad I watched this

[@cedarman211]

I liked your original video -- I think you are a quality fabricator. Sorry for all of the haters

[@ksoule1985]

If you wanna touch up the ring, try the high heat spray paint.... we've used it to touch up our grill before, and it works great!

[@e2matt]

I think its awesome! I plan on building the same (and will incorporate your lessons learned). Just need to find one of those metal rings. I wont count on the same luck you had!

[@Dan14833]

I could never make forms this neat and precise. Guess I will be hiring someone to build my fire pit

[@semija]

18 minutes of "get fucked" and I love every second of it.

[@hardcornpour]

No no, the inner form. The INNER form!!! SMH!!! Hahaha great video!! Love your channel!!!

[@Northernbrent]

Laughed so hard! Thanks man!

[@mazchen]

That was the first video I watched on your channel. And I've been loving the fireplace already back then!

[@JMG2023]

What an excellent way to shout out mouth Sir, Well done!!!!!!!!!!

[@JMG2023]

@BourbonMoth. Thank you for the highlight

[@LiftRanger]

Ya happy now? Gotta love it, Jason. Serenity now!

[@ValiantSlantSix64]

Ha - Great response about burning forms. Hope the top is sloped out for rain. Yes, Cold legs ! What about vertical openings...sort of like your forms... firebrick tunnels from center burn out to legs. Thanks again.

[@BlackForestWoodCo.]

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[@memezilla4370]

Hi Jason, when I 1st saw this video, I was about to say, "Is this a re-upload". Now I can see it was and just another humorous video follow up, 👍🏻. And I love Danny

[@reneezimmerman4907]

It looks amazing and you did a great job winging it!!!

[@jeffhurley756]

Love this idea, I think I will build one but add cooking tools that swing over the pit. Thanks man.

[@gweave17]

Looking forward to next year's FIREPIT update!!

[@hjboots]

Haters, everybody has them just continue to delight us with your humor and keep on building we love it. P.S. does this qualify me for a free coffee mug ( HUH ) i`ll be waiting.

[@angelarobinsonmarkley9720]

Thank you for your video. I really enjoyed the follow up.

[@heinlambrechts2236]

You’re alright mate. I enjoy your videos and stuff. Take it easy.

[@klav5930]

I would be jacked to have that in my yard! Looks awesome!

[@wingknutt1130]

Gotta love armchair experts. And I'll admit I fall into it sometimes myself. Mostly when I see people soldering. I went to school for it, and did it for years in the military. The way some of these people are "teaching" people how to solder is worse than "fingernails on a blackboard" for me. BUT, I at least have a clue what I'm talking about in cases like that. Any other instance, before I post a question or make a comment, I actually watch the vid a couple times to ensure I am not missing something. Then, when I DO post the comment, I am at least am posting a question that is valid. If it seems snarky, that's just me trying to not take life too seriously.

[@JahLuvzU]

Thank You for the follow-up! I thought I wanted a concrete fire pit, but after more consideration, I have chosen not to build one. The heat transfer, or lack of it, at ground level is an issue, and I can just dig up the layer of grass, make a pit, enjoy a bonfire, and replace the grass layer afterwards. I have had no problems with this method so far. The grass grows back, and more often than not, even healthier than the grass that has no charcoal under it.

[@andrew31688]

Coolest fire pit build I've seen! Great Work!

[@jeffhoward7864]

I've got the same ring around my fire pit. I made a grill out of it. The pit looks great 👍🏾

[@peterquailman2460]

Oh no, Mr. hibbs, you just made those haters happy. All they want was attention, and YOU GAVE IT TO THEM. For us, or least for me, there was no need for an explanation. We (I) watch your videos for the knowledge that can be picked up and USE. For the info. Regardless of the comic relief, I watch to learn. Just keep up what you do.

[@rickwatson1000]

Great job on the fire pit ! I will follow your lead for my pit

[@davidbliss8352]

I don’t even have a firepit. Sometimes my feet get cold. I’m fine. Cool project, don’t let the comments get you down. Those are people that don’t actually do things.

[@sommerers2]

I liked that you came back and reviewed this project. I also was curious have you considered adding some type of copper tubing to the inside of the fire pit that runs under it and to the ground outside of it creating some type of radiant heating for your feet? I've seen some other video where something similar was done and that had the tubing outside of the fire run underground and some tiles places on top of them which radiated the heat. I'm not sure if you could add this copper tubing just to the base or if it would need to also expand up the walls as well to get the most heat. I know more research would need to be done on this idea but wanted to toss it out there for you.

[@joshjerauld1727]

Thought you were going to burn printed out comment 'forms' instead! Your content is top notch Jason, keep it up!

[@zickiea172]

It's not like Chimney's haven't been made forever! Geat job!

[@CocinandoFinanzas]

Bro I watched your first video and I thought your fire pit looks amazing.. but thank you for sharing out outcome after a year.

[@michaelpurdy1116]

Ignore all the haters. You do great work.

[@spaci-1701]

One option for curing a ring faster for those who don't have Jason's patience is to build a small and gentle fire and gradually increase it to a big roaring thing. But very gradually- like small for a couple of hours, a bit bigger for a couple hours, a bit bigger....etc. If you don't have the patience to wait a month you need the patience to cure it slowly. And burning the form, aside from the melamine issue, would have risked the curing process just as Jason said. Speaking from years of experience repairing tandoor ovens.

[@andrewsmith3121]

The reason to do a follow-up video, especially like this one, is to DRINK BOURBON as you reflect back on the video 😄 😜