An easy way to make charcoal in a 55 gallon drum. Cart available whitloxforge.c...
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@raymondferguson3358Күн бұрын
Thanks so much for demonstrating this method. I did a smaller test last week and a larger one today, with each one working great. I'm so glad I didn't punch holes in the barrel bottom as I earlier planned. So many other methods I reviewed were unnecessarily complicated or at least time consuming.
@scottmurphy15635 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this video! 🙏🙏🙏 A 3 hour burn of last year's tree tops and smaller limbs yielded 4 50lb corn bags with biochar. I can't see any other method that could compete with this one. The ground cone method might, but it it would take a toll on your back when removing it. Much love from Cincinnat!
@basenjikids5 ай бұрын
I like your idea. So simple and usable amounts of char. I’ve been making my char in an abandoned Weber grill for years! I was able to acquire a Street manhole cover for a grate so as not to burn through the lightweight Weber grate. With the demise of our ash trees free wood is abundant. Enjoy a patio fire and when it’s bedtime put the lid on it and smother it.
@Ludvictv3 жыл бұрын
I've searching for alternative method of making biochar, without the conepit method and other, this is very smart idea!
@Whitloxhomestead3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Give the method a try and let us know how it goes for you.
@vegadog30 Жыл бұрын
I was going to make a retort but this just looks simpler and easier
@azgrapefruit Жыл бұрын
This is a perfect, cost effective means of charcoal production that will clear my property of excess wood…thanks for posting!
@shawnpearson8927 Жыл бұрын
Super simple, I like it. Nothing wrong with this method in the short term, especially if you add other amendments (like urea) to keep the pH balance. If you don't add amendments, you might end up with some wood ash in this process which will alkalize your soil if you're going to use this as biochar. Wood ash is high in water-soluble calcium, potassium, and phosphorous so adding this type of charcoal to your soil too many times would eventually result in a higher pH soil at some point...which is actually okay for brassicas like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussell sprouts. Pure charcoal made in a closed system, locks in those alkali nutrients in the carbon matrix (meaning they are not water-soluble), and in the case of biochar, it is a much slower time-release since the bacteria and fungus only release these alkaline nutrients when the plants ask for them through the sugars they push down into the soil.
@SpiritusBythos Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Do you have a recommended method of making biochar? Take good care
@kenyonbissett35127 ай бұрын
You could easily sift out the ash with a screen using exactly as you’ve described. That would give you a multi purpose biochar ash combination with specific purpose.
@norman-gregory3 жыл бұрын
Greetings...direct and a no nonsense approach. I'm wanting to stay away from using water as a process of cooling down (the porous state and Fluoride in the tap water defeats the Purpose). A great way of producing Char. Thank You.
@Cynical18002 жыл бұрын
Rainwater: Am I a joke to you?
@bmzaron7132 жыл бұрын
Charcoal can't adsorb fluoride.. It is too small a molecule.. That's where reverse osmosis or ceramic filter comes in if needed
@VicShoup-ec6jb Жыл бұрын
Quenching with Azomite or SEA-90 water makes for a better Biochar!
@arranhughes583812 күн бұрын
thank you so much this has helped heaps
@ericsumnicht78293 жыл бұрын
Yay. First!!!! You folks are awesome!!!! What a great idea!!
@BenDiscoe Жыл бұрын
Well, there is nothing wrong with this approach, flame cap is simple, and it works. BUT, there are advantages to instead using a pit (better insulation, no need to buy a barrel) or a larger metal enclosure like Kelpie's ring of fire (thicker steel lasts a lot longer, normal barrels wear out quickly from the heat stress). Both alternatives also scale up easily to a lot more char than a barrel can make.
@Whitloxhomestead Жыл бұрын
Agreed. This method has portability in its favor--you can take it to where your fuel is, don't have to dig a hole. We use charcoal for fuel so this method produces cleaner and dryer fuel than a water or dirt quenched arrangement. Thank you for pointing out some of the other options. Different situations and purposes will call for different approaches.
@olsonlr2 жыл бұрын
KISS- KEEP IT SIMPLE... I like it!
@FlomatonFamous2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting
@bryantcolby4038 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@tonywhiston6768Ай бұрын
Would this work with hardwood shavings from my wood workshop I produce 100 gallons of primarily Oak and Beech off cuts and shavings
@TheScientist40 Жыл бұрын
This is so smart
@thespig13 Жыл бұрын
What's the biggest peices you can use? I want to make lump charcoal, so as big as i can with the wood splits
@NewApologist3 жыл бұрын
Can you give a little more detail on the ledge?
@Whitloxhomestead3 жыл бұрын
The ledge was part of an early experiment to direct airflow. Experiments showed that it was unnecessary and it is not included in our kit.
@mathusvaiaoga97873 жыл бұрын
Wow. Just curious if the bottom layer of char is really protected by the flames. Interesting and def worth a try.
@Whitloxhomestead2 жыл бұрын
It is. The spot of charcoal where the cold air meets the fuel can be somewhat more consumed or tunnel a bit. You can prevent this by putting a piece of raw wood in the path.
@ninograndjean96183 жыл бұрын
Great Idea! But isn't it better to turn of the fire with water? I thought this was necessary for making biochar
@mathusvaiaoga97873 жыл бұрын
No. Just needs lack of oxygen. Water would make it faster though.
@beorntwit7112 жыл бұрын
Water is usually used to cool it down fast, which opens up more space. But it's not actually necessary. It's just supposed to be "better" when it's "activated" by quick temperature change.
@compostjohn2 жыл бұрын
Still wastes all that heat, though. I like my in-stove retort, where all the gases are burned, there's no smoke, and the heat goes into my home, cooking and bathwater. AND I get char at the end of every cycle. Not as much as this method, but more efficient and cleaner.
@Whitloxhomestead2 жыл бұрын
I love closed systems that capture the heat for use elsewhere! Bravo! The trade off is that your fuel has to be transported and prepared, and you must commit to the whole cycle. This open barrel is more appropriate if you are redeeming waste wood in place, as it is easy and portable. You don't have to weld, or have shop space. Its beauty is in the accessibility of the process.
@kenyonbissett35127 ай бұрын
How much time is involved with this method to get you barrel completed?
@ryanpalmquist48235 ай бұрын
Dude.... WTH have i been doing!! I tried with a barrel straight up but it wasn't working... Now I'm doing this as soon as i get home!
@SRHacksaw6 ай бұрын
I bought one of your mini wood burning forges. I'm getting interested in doing some forge welding now, and understand that Cory often uses charcoal for that, besides the wood for regular forging. Seems like the forge would need probably 1" cubic or larger pieces. I was wondering if this very simple barrel method tends to produce a lot more very small charcoal and fines compared to some of the other methods. Do you use this method yourself for your forge, and how do you feel it works for that purpose? Thanks!
@corimessenger6 ай бұрын
Hi @SRHacksaw, You are correct, I often use charcoal in my forge as well as wood. And 1" cube would be about the right size. Charcoal made in the char-cart can be smaller with a lot of dust/ash, but that's because we usually feed a lot of small sticks into it during yard cleanup or similar situations. if you put larger pieces in as well you should get some good useable charcoal for forging. Best of luck with your forge welding! -Cori
@corwin81Ай бұрын
@@corimessenger would the normal firewood size pieces be too big, or do they get broken down during the burning?
@Lonewolf-ym1mo Жыл бұрын
Nice.
@bcarroll036 ай бұрын
Would method work with shredded carboard/paper?
@Whitloxhomestead5 ай бұрын
No, there is too much surface area/too little mass to make charcoal from super fine material.
@homesteadknowhow6 ай бұрын
How long does it take you to get a full barrel?
@nikobellic9390Ай бұрын
In my experience about 2 to 3 hours. But I never get a totally full barrel.
@vjsebastian56467 ай бұрын
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@mlindsay5273 жыл бұрын
Have you tried it with larger split logs?
@Whitloxhomestead2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we have. It takes longer (no surprise). If you are using wood that is larger or wetter, it is good to tip the barrel a bit more vertical. This allows the wood to combust more slowly while the center heats up. You can put the barrel support on a brick or similar to accomplish this.
@seanlizama3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Will you be selling these?
@Whitloxhomestead3 жыл бұрын
Yes, we will have the carts for sale on our website soon at whitloxforge.com/making-charcoal/