How to make Smokeless Fire Pit - Michael Builds Style!

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In this video I will show you how I made this Super Cool Smokeless Compass Fire Pit! I've been dreaming about making this fire pit for 2 years so I'm glad you're here to share this project with me! Plans and dimensions are available in the link down below.
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PRODUCTS AND TOOLS I USED:
-Metal Fire Pit Ring
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-4x8 Melamine
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-1 1/2" Screws
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-100% Silicone
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-55 lb. Rapid Set Mortar Mix
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-Rapid Set Flow Control
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-Retaining Wall Block
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-Paver Base
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-Pond Pebbles
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-Landscaping Fabric
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-Milwakee 18v Drill
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-Mixing Paddle
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@lechatbotte. Жыл бұрын

Michael is the Bob Ross of concrete projects!!! Always something unique. I love this

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@levis569 11 ай бұрын

Ooorrr the The Christopher Lowell?

@Fixthisbuildthat Жыл бұрын

Killer fire pit, Michael! You're a true concrete artist. Appreciate the shout out 💪

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

BRAD FROM FIX THIS BUILD THAT COMMENTED ON MY VIDEO!!!

@HAXMAN Жыл бұрын

Wow, Michael! That turned out beautiful! Thanks so much for all the shout-outs.

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brother! That means a lot coming from you man!

@jbenson9403 Жыл бұрын

Nice. Instead of river rock in the voids you could pour exposed aggregate.

@beachday4439 Жыл бұрын

Really cool looking, a bit of a tripping hazard. But really cool.

@theddavis Жыл бұрын

When you build you build. I'm glad to see you out do everyone always

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 thank you so much

@t.skalta3227 Жыл бұрын

Gonna be hard to put a chair around it. But super cool design.

@vin461 Ай бұрын

I would have recessed the concrete designs to be flush with the ground. I envision a lot of people tripping and stubbing their toes.

@loneninja Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@jameswasilchuk9303 Жыл бұрын

Speed tip for the metal reinforcement. Lay it over the material and mark the shape, then use a handheld grinding wheel to cut along the lines. Worked great for me!

@magicsforce Ай бұрын

Can rebar be used to reinforce the concrete?

@jameswasilchuk9303 Ай бұрын

@@magicsforce Of course!

@michalipinski5039 Жыл бұрын

oh wow! that's actually amazing!

@musicman18236041 6 ай бұрын

Very Creative, Well executed. I’m really interested in building the smokeless fire pit. However, The points on the end of the compass point I could see as a tripping hazard. It’s a little thing, but something to think about.

@kunyang1891 Жыл бұрын

humble and creative DIYer, asks viewers to subscribe other's channels. gOOd jOb Man!

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

👍🏻☺️

@sesarssauce8698 9 ай бұрын

This pit blew my mind!!!

@hughdaullary4963 6 ай бұрын

Micheal another awesome video, a little tip on drilling the holes try a 1/2 step bit, save you a bit of time

@honeybee9161 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful Michael! And unique. Love it.

@krickette5569 Жыл бұрын

HAXMAN is one of my favorite channels. I 'see' this fire pit with blue glass/marbles or stones on the inside of the outer circle. love it!

@jessewells8087 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build

@jimkienholz9905 Жыл бұрын

Love this! I have been watching you with all your concrete projects and this one is my favorite! I can see this in my yard because I am in the beginning stages of making a fire pit.

@jefffeltes9309 Жыл бұрын

Love it! But I'm not sure how well this build works for sitting around the fire pit? Doesn't look like chairs will be sturdy. Have you sat around it yet?

@knuckles7506 6 ай бұрын

Awesome project. I love the subtle Slash reference, too

@BusyBeeLiving Жыл бұрын

That turned out amazing! I love the compass design, very unique! Nice job

@noble5225 Жыл бұрын

The project turned out amazing!!! 🔥

@ronmiester6115 7 ай бұрын

Thats a fantastic design for a firepit

@johnschmitt5478 Жыл бұрын

That looks awesome

@JacobShepherdEngineer Жыл бұрын

Any ideas for making a pathway down the side of a house? I hate walking on the rocks to get to the garbage barrels.

@user-ck1xr6du7e Жыл бұрын

Bro, this is one smoking hot smokeless fire pit 👏🔥👏🔥👏

@quadsquadracingable Жыл бұрын

Brother, you're the man! Absolutely rad way to make a firepit!! And that rapid set is hands down the best product to work with!! Thanks for all the inspiration! I'll have to see how I could take this up a notch! Lol

@wgerling Жыл бұрын

Michael you never cease to amaze me, your energy level is through the roof and that makes each build you do that much more entertaining for us and that makes us feel like we can do just about anything. You give us such fantastic ideas with designs that goes above and beyond, thank you for everything my husband and I have lots of projects to work on!

@brianbrian9759 Жыл бұрын

Job well done!

@beastwolf7 Жыл бұрын

That is badass brotha!

@sebasstuff8847 Жыл бұрын

You’ve turned me into a Rapid Set guy. They should make a countertop product that has a flow and set control built into the mortar mix. I’d pay $5 more per bag for it easily.

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

Oh heck yeah!

@Spad68 Жыл бұрын

I agree 100% . Probably also offer a white color as well

@seep2pp2p62 Жыл бұрын

That is a BAD ASSSS... Fire pit!!!

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you 🙏

@brianvaughan3553 Жыл бұрын

Kudos for your shout out to HAX... You're awesome Michael !!!! PS.. I built the concrete table from you first video around 3 years ago... I still looks great !!

@TRAVISVANZUIDEN Жыл бұрын

This video better go viral!!!! Great job!!! 🤯

@natej6671 Жыл бұрын

You should try cutting the steel reinforcement with an angle grinder to make it easier.

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

I know right?! Lol 😂

@billmthacker Жыл бұрын

I have these big shears from my high school summit job doing lathe and plaster. Shocking I still have them.

@m.maclellan7147 Жыл бұрын

Or a cutting wheel on a Dremel works, too !

@jimharper9609 Жыл бұрын

I second the angle grinder! Either an abrasive wheel or diamond wheel work great. 35 years a mason, learned this is the way to cut that cheese grater lath!

@wildbill8356 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome thank you for all that u do!!!

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

No, THANK YOU!

@BeebesFave 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful 😍

@zfotoguy71 Жыл бұрын

Dude! This looks fantastic! I think my wife will be on board to do something like this in the spring.

@sapelesteve Жыл бұрын

Awesome build Michael! My son has a make shift fire pit so I sent this video to him. Hopefully it will motivate him to make some changes. Thanks & hope that you are doing well.... 👍👍

@grenebulax Жыл бұрын

Fantastic build. You have inspired me to start playing with this stuff. Made some tombstones for our Halloween decorations. Thank so much for your channel

@alexopenair2128 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful project, I'll try to do something similar. Congratulations!

@Bodezefah 8 ай бұрын

great job, great video!

@natej6671 Жыл бұрын

Great video .... This is quite a bit of work and the end result shows it.

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

It was definitely a labor of love lol

@mattsutton75 Жыл бұрын

I was scrolling through you tube and I seen some of your concrete creations very impressive I will continue watching

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

THANKS MATT! You’re impressive too ☺️

@warrenscorner 11 ай бұрын

Very nice! I’ve been wanting to do something similar around my flagpole.

@1steelwheel1999 Жыл бұрын

awsom!!!

@earlydawnpatrol Жыл бұрын

Your videos never disappoint! Just a side note: My Home Depot doesn't carry 4x8 sheets of melamine. Lowes does, but they won't cut it. So I had to slide a full sheet out of my truck, onto a table, and use a makeshift tracksaw to cut it. Plywood blade works beautifully! Thanks again!

@myjunkmail007 Жыл бұрын

Dude, your creativity never ceases to amaze me! Your artistry and craftsmanship are off the charts. I built a smokeless pit like this a couple years ago, based on Haxman's and your videos. It works great! Though, I would suggest a 24" ring for anyone else who might want to make one. You need to keep the fire hot to keep it smokeless. Bigger ring means more firewood required. Plumbing supply houses often have multiple size rings to choose from.

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And thank you for the suggestion

@hawkberry Жыл бұрын

great suggestion, thank you!

@360woodworks5 Жыл бұрын

So dope! Absolutely love watching your videos! And everyone should still subscribe to your channel!

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂 thanks man! 👍🏻

@kgint23 8 ай бұрын

I spent 4 hours looking at your videos Omfg i cant focus now and world doesn't make sense With all the ideas you gave me lol😂 GREAT JOB!!!

@jeffreyhamilton8950 Жыл бұрын

A couple of those Michael Builds patrons are pretty famous😂

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

😂 I hope everyone has fun with those Easter eggs lol

@ALFC2003 Жыл бұрын

This is very cool! One addition could possibly make the N, S, E, and W using the sand grout technique. Thanks for the inspiration.

@ALFC2003 Жыл бұрын

Another artistic use for this design could be a flag pole with a raised flower bed! The compass design would allow you to know the wind direction. Thanks again for your hard work.

@Chainy616 Жыл бұрын

I purchased the plans in your Etsy store, and just did the build buy out calculations. Assuming I already have all required tools, and 9% sales tax, it's going to cost about $815 to build this fire pit. I plan on making it for next summer, time to start saving!

@jewdd1989 Жыл бұрын

So impressed with your creativity, dedication and thoughtfulness in teaching us how to concrete! I love that the direction triangles stick up higher than the round forms, yes I saw that detail and love it! I’d love to see you take inspiration from “Man About Tools” as he builds fabulous concrete forms and impeccable wooden structures and I’d love to see your take. Thanks a bunch, always look forward to your work

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me because that’s what I’m going for. And thank you for noticing my little details haha. I’m a subscriber of “Man about tools” because I believe you pointed me in his direction in the past 😊

@jewdd1989 Жыл бұрын

Omg I just saw your response 5months later smh! Well cool I’m glad, you and man about tools (I’ve got to look up his name) would come up with incredible ideas but I love your work, the quality is top notch and I’m back watching this video again because your beautiful concrete countertops reminded of how much I loved the fire pit. Make as many fit pits as you want, we all will watch and never get bored because everyone needs one!

@MrEsahuque Жыл бұрын

Try to make cement look like marble using different coloring. That would be cool

@marielynn5234 Жыл бұрын

Heeey! Michael!!! 🥰 I absolutely LOVE this fire pit! I don't quite understand the physics behind the smokeless but I love it! ❤

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

😊😊😊😊I hope you like this one! 😊😊😊😊

@MW-lk6pu Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video. I already subscribed to you and fix this build that. Just subscribed to the Haxman. Looks like another good channel to watch. Thanks Michael

@lehap9196 Жыл бұрын

Super!!!!!

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

You’re Super!

@dennischase9209 Жыл бұрын

Love it! The only thing I was thinking of was maybe putting more stone in at the end, to bring it level. Probably not as 'safety conscious' but we like to get up close to the fire with our chairs.

@kenreynolds1000 Жыл бұрын

I would worry about the cardinal trip points as well around a fire pit. Definitely would want it level.

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

You could definitely do that but the nice thing is that it was putting off so much heat, you wouldn’t want to be any closer than the compass anyway haha

@dennisschickling2249 Жыл бұрын

Great Work. Love it. #STAYSAFE #PHILLYPHILLY 🇺🇸

@b3arwithm3 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful design Michael. I was wondering if we need to put adhesive on the blocks and the cap. I also noticed the compass blocking the ventilation at the bottom. Might need to sink the compass further down.

@dougsshed6713 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a cool build but I could see that compass being a trip hazard after a few cold ones lol.

@geoffreyashcroft3774 Жыл бұрын

Always love your builds Michael! Think I want to do the same but might incorporate N,E,S, and west and do blue resin since my property is by the ocean in canada

@davidwperkins Жыл бұрын

Tripping hazard face 1st into fire pit. Great Job

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

Gee thanks…

@girich5473 5 ай бұрын

Hey Mr M, one visual hazard you might warn others about is the trip hazard of the points outside of the ring that's above the grass line. People not paying attention to the points and kids playing or running near would trip. Well great build I think I'm to build this Smokeless Firepit Compass. Thx and have Smokeless day Mr M.

@brad_neal Жыл бұрын

Love your vid's, bro. Won't be long and you'll have 500k subs!

@Dwhittle81 Жыл бұрын

I love your work and used the rapid set method for my fire pit cap last year. It looked great, but after my 2nd burn they all cracked from the heat. Is there anything you know of that would have caused this; or something I should have done to prevent it? My pit is not smokeless and does not have a metal ring. It is masonry based with fire brick lining and a natural stone veneer. Not sure if that makes a difference.

@1252PFC Жыл бұрын

Michael, great built and tutorial. Question: how far in do you cut the wire mesh from the edge? So that it does not stick out from the concrete at the edges.

@shimonezra9804 11 ай бұрын

Great work , you can add the letters of the compass from concrete [N,S,E,W], AND MAYBE ALSO [NE,NW,SE,SW]

@evanlawrence3741 Жыл бұрын

Looks great! I love to compass the most. My only concern is that you did not seal the brick on the inside of the fire pit. Like how @Fix This Build That did with adding the layer of mortar to the inside to seal the hot air in. I feel that is an important step.

@KayakTN Жыл бұрын

I have an excess of pea gravel I need to repurpose (it was a poor landscaping choice). This looks like a great option.

@naticaleb123 Жыл бұрын

Michael- do you have a video or tips to make garden edge pavers or continuous garden border?

@LOOKING_BEYOND 6 ай бұрын

I'ma start using rapid set watching your videos answered allotta my questions without even asking . (is allotta even a word?)

@FSEAirboss Жыл бұрын

So I was thinking...instead of all the holes at the bottom of the ring, I would think you could have just lifted the bottom of the ring up with some well placed pavers to leave nice air gaps. Would help prevent all the potential rusting out along the bottom perhaps? Just some off the cuff thoughts what someone else probably already thought of. Love the design.

@khoahatake2017 Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't the compass arms block the ventilation holes at the bottom?

@victheobalds1447 Жыл бұрын

Great video but no place to put seating.

@fociidannick Жыл бұрын

Rather than expensive sprays for the silicon, a simple washing liquid and water in a spray bottle does the same thing.

@ConcreteAlchemy Жыл бұрын

What is the fire rating on Rapid Set. Would you add fireclay and perlite for high temps?

@nicholasconti5119 Жыл бұрын

How much would you charge to make a set of the concrete pieces with your molds for local pickup?

@edhillman1476 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried a 4.5" grinder with a zip cut disc to cut the expanded metal?

@bbull789 Жыл бұрын

Hi Michael! Love the videos! I have a question about making the finished concrete counter tops lighter: Can you add foam to the middle of the mold to make the middle of the countertop with less product than the edges? The idea I had was like making a nock out, but only half the depth of the mold. I am sure it reduce the thickness of the countertop so it may weaken the final product, but I would love to see it tried to see if the metal reinforcement could potentially compensate for the reduced strength. Also, could you make an aircrete type of product with the mortar mix? I have seen some people work with perlite in their concrete. Just curious as to what could make the slabs lighter. Thank you for the content.

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t do it with this particular method. You can absolutely do that with GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) but I just wouldn’t trust my method at anything thinner than 1.5” thick.

@CAneedswater Жыл бұрын

Michael sorry to ask this question off topic of your video. But, how many bags of Rapid Set are used per square foot of say, countertops? I was afraid if I asked this question on your countertop video (several years ago), that it wouldn't be answered right away. One of the two projects I'm doing is a 36"x36" small island top. Thanks so much:-))

@BlackSignsNWhiteLine Жыл бұрын

I love the compass theme! Do you sell the mold itself??

@adamgregson597 Жыл бұрын

If I want to put my kids hand prints into the concrete should I still use the flow control? Set control? Also about how long should I wait for curing before I have them do it?

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

You can use set control but don’t use flow control if you want the hand prints to stay. If you’re using Rapid Set have them do it as soon as possible haha

@adamgregson597 Жыл бұрын

@@MichaelBuilds thanks for the quick response! Love the videos!

@deetripp6036 Жыл бұрын

Do those fire rings really last with fire burning in them? Seems like they couldn't take the heat.???

@mattyd69ab Жыл бұрын

My original fire pit (rectangle) cracked. I originally put 4 pieces of rebar. Would you recommend I put fiberglass or mesh to avoid cracking a second time?

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

You can but unfortunately there’s not much you can do to avoid the cracking. Regular concrete and even Rapid Set can’t take the high temperatures so cracking is inevitable. I found that the metal lathe helps but not alot. Unless someone comes out with a pourable refractory concrete, this is all we can do.

@seanpowless Жыл бұрын

Metabo w/ 6" cut disc for expanded metal.

@AIcurious22 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get the flexible 1/4" whiteboard?

@stephendubin9721 Жыл бұрын

I too used Haxman as my main guide to this project. Hoever I used components of your vids for the cap. I used rapid set and did everything to specs. However, after about three uses, two of the caps cracked dramatically... to the point that I repoured all of them (with another product). Have had no issues since. My question is simple, but I cant seem to find anyone with an answer. Do you think that rapid set is not terrific with

@stephendubin9721 Жыл бұрын

continued from above... could Rapid set not be a good product as it relates to heat resistence? with another product I have had no issues. I will say in all honesty -- there is no question that each of my quarters (of the cap) with the NON-rapid Set product was significantly heavier than the rapid set counterparts -- Same forms were used

@MichaelBuilds Жыл бұрын

The truth is that none of the concretes that you can get off the shelf are rated for high heat. The only concrete that is good for high temperature is refractory cement which unfortunately is not formable. The key is to keep the fire at a medium size if that makes sense. More often than not us fellas always like to make our fires bigger than they need to be in the first place lol. Especially in a smokeless fire pit situation, you don’t want most of the flames going past the fire ring otherwise the system won’t work to begin with. I too have made caps out of other products and I found that they all crack up dramatically eventually. I plan on experimenting with different material ratios to make the perfect pourable, formable, fire resistant mix hahaha. Until then, unfortunately this is what we all have to work with.

@stephendubin9721 Жыл бұрын

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your honest reply…didn’t expect to hear a response - I have kept all of my forms…and I’ll just repour if necessary. Thanks

@Neurolyford Жыл бұрын

So that concrete won’t crack under heat? I used re-bar in mine, and I’m thinking that’s why it cracked.

@jbower1991 Жыл бұрын

Do you make this and set up or people? I'm love to buy it. If not do you sale a ready made kit?

@fakename9024 6 ай бұрын

Can you build a round water fountain?

@888chubbs Жыл бұрын

Can we place an order for these molds lol. I dont have the tools to make this at home :*(

@jessewells8087 Жыл бұрын

Maybe I should make a video about their concrete so they can send some more for my build lol

@humphreysmasonry2281 5 ай бұрын

Not that this matters. And forgive me if this sounds like I'm nit picking. But when I do concrete I keep any metal reinforcements away from the edge to prevent both metal showing and rust color seeping out of the concrete over time. And to cut the mesh if you use the proper safety equipment a grinder works perfect. I enjoy your builds and have been inspired to create products to ad to my portfolio. Keep up the great work eh.