A man who cleans his tools is a real man. I'm almost 60 now and I grow up with my Dad a carpenter and my grandpa a survivor of the Great depression both taught me me take care of your tools and they'll take care of you.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thats a good rule to follow !!

@AW-md2ew

Жыл бұрын

You said survivor of the great depression 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@ronb6182

Жыл бұрын

I always clean my craftsman tools after working on the car. I just use 91 percent alcohol and they clean up good. I like my tools clean before they get put in the tool box. 73

@FelixtheMetalcat

Жыл бұрын

Yes they will....I too learned from that school !

@RenKnight347

10 ай бұрын

That is exactly what my late father used to basically say: The job is not complete until the tools are cleaned up, properly stored where they belong and the shop is clean.

Any young man who gets out and builds, and learns along the way , has my respect. GOOD JOB young man!!! New SUB>

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !! short of entering that specific trade its the best way to learn

@aphrodite891

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Sub'd as well.

@zachb1494

Жыл бұрын

Very nice! I’m going to build an outdoor kitchen this summer. It will be made entirely of adobe. Have already over 90 9x7.5x3 bricks made all by hand. Using the clay soil and arroyo sand for the bricks. Will use your design or very similar. Good work!

@joberthair5827

Жыл бұрын

I will never earn your respect 😂

@omulamfibie

Жыл бұрын

Does LEGO count?

It felt like I was watching a show on PBS. Quiet commentary. Step by step process. Sounds of nature in the background. Had me mesmerized. Well done!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

That awesome!! Thank you!!

@offroadriverfishing

10 ай бұрын

I fully enjoyed the sounds of nature and the work being performed, no annoying music thank you sir

@mariemir99

5 ай бұрын

I know I Hate annoying music in people's videos.

An honest 10/10 video. I don’t need music and constant talking in my videos. Show me something worth my time like this guy has, and I can learn while being entertained.

@blackspruce1861

10 ай бұрын

Awesome !! thanks!

I think everyone watching this wishes we all could have a off the grid place about now! Awesome job Sir

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !! It’s a pretty nice way to get away from the rat race . I’m putting the finishing touches on another video right now I built a smoker / oven to go in the block grill

@mobilnistudio

Жыл бұрын

Only an American would come out to woods and bring blocks and concrete to make stupid burgers. Foundation and all... Dear Lord...

@petersvensson1014

11 ай бұрын

He did a wonderfull job And you just wish that You could taste one of Those burgers 😎🤘

@jamie-a-lupine

9 ай бұрын

@@mobilnistudio AMERICA FUCK YEAH. (eagle screech) are you jealous of my freedom and burgers?

@mrbuffoff

4 ай бұрын

Us Americans do it BIG! ​@@mobilnistudio

I am a bricklayer. What you did was close enough for government work.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Well that’s good enough for me then 👍

@HikingRN

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@pammd-b8811

Жыл бұрын

👀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 I was laughing my butt off giggle and saying you just wasted all that cement

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

@@pammd-b8811 oh you’re talking about what fell of the sides lol yeah I’m no bricklayer lol

@chuckboy9372

Жыл бұрын

Good enough for government work means it will work for the intended purpose but it isn't high quality work. Kind of like...well...the government.

I liked how you brought your project full circle in the same video you built the kitchen & showed cooking your first meal! Good Job!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

thanks! I'm hoping to get another video up cooking on it

I know someone with a brick oven like this. Fire has degraded the block and it has crumbled. My suggestion for anyone considering this, is to add a layer of fire brick and roof for protection from the elements. Otherwise, fantastic work!

@blackspruce1861

10 ай бұрын

I have since lined the right side fire box with fire brick , haven't done a roof yet but considering how I want to do it . Thanks!

After watching you built this long time coming project with little or no experience, you have inspired me to make my own now. Thanks for sharing, good job!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

awesome !! I think you'll enjoy both the build and definitely using it

@felojelo1

Жыл бұрын

4 sure 👍

@andrewandrew4970

Жыл бұрын

Inspire a savings account instead.

@johnjames5459

11 ай бұрын

How's it coming?

I know you can go buy a complete outdoor grill at a store, but it's awesome to see this guy do the hard work and make a really cool one himself.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm happy you enjoyed it !!! and thats the way I felt about it too .it was a really fun project . I've had a few people ask why didn't you just buy a grill which makes me think why would those people watch it if thats their mind set just doesn't make sense .

@PumpkinSpice1960

Жыл бұрын

I'll bet this one last a lot longer than a store bought one!!! Amazing work!!! I love your beautiful pup !!!

@joelbradberry8273

8 ай бұрын

10.28.2023. Not cheaper than stores now.

Dude I’m an all around construction worker with over 35 plus years hands-on. I’m a Superintendet for a major Construction GC. There’s nothing I can’t do or haven’t built. Let me say that you’re a very honest and humble man. Pat yourself on the back because you did a fantastic job here, no exception. I take my hat off to you sir!!!!🤙🏼🏆🤜🏼🤛🏼 This video just earned you one more subscription. Keep up the good work and hope to see more videos!!🤙🏼

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I feel it’s much better to be humble than pretend to know it all and constantly get called out by people that do know what their doing. I’m really happy with how it turned out. Thanks for subscribing I’m happy you liked the video and glad to have you along ! I hope to have more videos coming soon

@tonyaction5284

11 ай бұрын

@@blackspruce1861 you’re awesome!!!! Keep up the good work. I’m a loyal fan and am very impressed with your skills. Forget those that try and put you down. “ They” are the unfortunate ones🤙🏼🏆

@lonefeather49

11 ай бұрын

+ 1 more subscription....

@bruce2104

11 ай бұрын

Damn i want a burger.

Very impressive! A lot of times people don’t realize the hard work that goes into building useful things. As a woman that enjoys building my own farmhouse wood furniture (my boys do all the building. I do the instructing 😂 They do an awesome job and they’re just teenagers.) I must say that your cutting table is beautiful! Burgers look great too. Now I just have to talk my boys into building me one. Thanks for the inspiration.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !!! it wasn't to bad your boys will probably enjoy it

@ludacrees

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@JNYC-gb1pp

9 ай бұрын

I used to find myself more attached to stuff until i learned how to make it myself - now I think 'even if i lose X, i didn't lose the skill i learned to build it'. I had to move recently and leave a lot of stuff behind and the stuff I made was the easiest to let go of because it was a result of skill I STILL had rather than the result of $ i paid which I'd have to re earn to rebuy.

Great job on the build. If I could offer just a bit of advice though. Get some fire mortar and use it on the inside to coat The Brick. It's too late in the process to use fire brick but the fire mortar may help save your bricks from cracking. Again, great job on the build

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks that sounds like a good idea . I've heard just a thick layer of clay can do it too

@calverley79

10 ай бұрын

Bare concrete + hot fire = boom

@DoubleDJ86

2 ай бұрын

Good advice I learned from both of you thanks

I can’t believe it. I have been looking for some one that makes one like my Dad made when I was little and now have the design to make it. Thank you.😊

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! my dad has a block grill too its quite a bit different but I've always wanted to make one too. you're very welcome

I'm an old man, and I'm not a brick layer either, but what you did looks great and you'll enjoy it for years to come! I enjoyed watching it. Thank you for posting this.cant wait to see what you do next. Liked and subscribed.👈🙋

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I'm pretty happy with it ,and thanks for the sub

@kimberluna2226

Жыл бұрын

Anyone that comes outside of their comfort zone to try to create/build something we should have respect for ( I know I certainly do) It's saddening to see that some not all, will make every attempt to suck the joy out of another's efforts to create something out of their hearts desires. Please, please, please, keep commentaries respectful. I enjoyed your video and admired that you created such a kitchen..please enjoy it to the fullest ..The burgers look very delicious.. My attempts at fish cakes this morning failed. I wound up with "Fish Hash"..lol.. have a great time ...

I love this video. Full of satisfaction, therapy and inspiration with just the right amount of narrating and no unnecessary music. Best rabbit hole experience by far.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! I’m glad you liked it some much

Ryan, your outdoor kitchen looks amazing, you did an awesome job, the burgers turned out perfect.😀

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! They were awesome ! It’s pretty fun to cook on

@notadramamama

Жыл бұрын

I hope you gave Charlie a burger for helping fetch the kindling. Nice job on the kitchen.

Great attitude about laying block, no apologies needed, it's all plumb square & level. Great project.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

thanks! that's what I though just do it it can't be that bad . I don't think I would go that route for a basement but something small like this why not

What a great video! After watching this? I’m convinced that you could have built the Empire State Building all by yourself. I wish I had that kind of talent. Unbelievable!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !! lol . I'm sure you could learn if you want. I'm really happy you enjoyed the video !!

Ok, you get a thumbs up just for cleaning off your truck bed and the barrow before carrying on with the build.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

thanks! I was so happy I had a lot of left over water . I should never have done that so close to the truck .

Great job on the outside kitchen.... Food looked so delicious. Loved the video and the block stove. Thanks From Central Oklahoma

@blackspruce1861

6 ай бұрын

Thank you !! it was pretty tasty !

This was great! Much respect for any man who can build AND cook. I really enjoyed watching this.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

thanks!! I'm happy you enjoyed it !

Absolutely enjoyed this from start to finish.. the burger at the end was amazing have mercy!!

@blackspruce1861

3 ай бұрын

awesome glad you liked it !! oh yeah every time someone mentions it I want to go cook a burger LOL . Thanks !!

I so wanted to give another thumbs up when the bacon went on 😁

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

oh yeah love that bacon !!

Respect Brother! Anyone that builds their own stuff is awesome in my book!

@blackspruce1861

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

Everything about this video is so good. Thank you for sharing

@blackspruce1861

5 ай бұрын

awesome Glad you enjoyed it!

I love this man! Awesome job and thank you so much for film this for us. 🙏

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome thanks!! I’m just happy everyone’s liking it so much

Absolutely loved this. The outdoor grill idea was so cool and the burger towards the end looked fantastic. I want to do something similar to this one day but as a pizza oven.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! A pizza oven would be great too

@Sarah_Gwyllt

Жыл бұрын

@@blackspruce1861 :)

Don’t know how this made it to my recommended but I’m glad it did. Amazing execution. That grill will be there for hundreds of years. You should chisel out your name on it.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !! I'm glad it made it there too , I'm hoping it lasts that long

Great project and Charlie is the perfect companion.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

thanks he sure is !!!

Very impressive building and cooking skills. Your pup is very impressive as well!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! he's my buddy and such a good dog

The secret to cooking on a griddle is to create several heat zones. For your setup that can be accomplished by where you place the coals under the griddle and how many. I would also suggest a 3/16 inch metal tray to put your charcoal or wood in. This will make cleanup a lot easier and the most important thing is it'll prevent your cement blocks from cracking. The blocks that you have chosen are not heat resistant and are susceptible to cracking and falling apart from high heat. Just my thoughts.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

I have been thinking about possibly buying a sheet of thin steel cutting and bending it into a three sided box that’s an inch or 2 smaller each way then drilling a few holes on each side putting some bolts through as spacers to hold it in place

@bradbonnema5979

Жыл бұрын

Mix some fireclay with mortar mix and coat fire area with thin layer of that mix. Check with masons or bricklayers in your area to get ideas on how to do that effectively. Man, that burger does look good!!!

You got the gerbil on the wheel in my head going on this one! I think it turned out great! Your bar top was a very nice addition! And your view is amazing! Thank you for sharing! Take care!😀

@blackspruce1861

2 ай бұрын

Sweet you should build one , it was a fun project!! I’m actually in the middle of building a pavilion over it I’ve got quite a few ideas that I think should be Pretty cool !! I’m really excited for this one . Hoping the video will be up in a few weeks

@barbaradoye1989

2 ай бұрын

@@blackspruce1861 I already have most of the stuff laying around the farm, leftover from other projects. It would only cost me cement! Move over Weber!😂😀

@blackspruce1861

2 ай бұрын

@@barbaradoye1989 heck yeah !!

LOVE YOUR CAN DO SPIRIT, MY DAD WAS A MASTER BRICKLAYER, I HAULED BRICK IN MORTAR BUT NEVER LEARNED THE ART. GOOD JOB

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

thanks !!

I'll be doing a similar build at some point with dry stack stone instead of block. It's both easier and harder, because while I also dont know how to lay block, dry stacking takes a long time and a lot of rock to get the job done. Loved seeing your process, especially adding the table.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

cool . one guy commented that he built one very similar and used liquid nails to hold it together. I enjoyed building the table . it was nice and simple

Excellent job , it’s an outdoor kitchen. Would’ve loved an invite to the cookout. No one mentioned the culinary skills and the fact it worked for the intended purpose.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! sorry I had no idea you were hungry lol

Dang man, its Saturday evening and I'm starving now that I watched this!! Looks absolutely delicious!!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Thanks !!

I’m a bricklayer and you did a very good job !

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

really !! that's awesome thanks !

Absolutely gorgeous, super, fantastic! Nice work, hope it brings you all many years of good food and good times!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !!!

Man can do it all Clean, cook, and build 😮😮

@blackspruce1861

6 ай бұрын

LOL thanks !!

Thanks for sharing I want to build a outdoor kitchen to suprise hubby when he comes home, he is a OTR trucker and is out 90 days at a time and deserves a nice surprise like this

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

that would be a cool surprise for sure !! .

Pretty awesome!!!! The hard work you put into this makes the food taste even better!!! That was a good looking burger

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! It sure does feel good firing it up for the first time, yeah it was a really good burger

Looks good! I remember seeing grills like that at campgrounds when I was a kid.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! really that's cool all I remember are the post style ones

It may not be perfect but IT's YOURS. Just the way YOU want it. It's a Teaching moment for those of us that want to try the same. I like it too. Good job.

@blackspruce1861

Ай бұрын

Thank you !! , I couldn't agree more . I'm building a pavilion over it now hope to have that video up in a few weeks

I went through so many videos trying to find the outdoor grill I want to build for leisure and back up for the power outages we get occasionally in Canada with the weather. You nailed it. I love this set up!

@blackspruce1861

5 ай бұрын

Awesome thanks !! glad it helped

Looks great and glad it worked out like you hoped! Sure woulda loved an invite! 😂 I'll take a raincheck.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I did invite you guys was last minute but ok I’ll get you a rain check

Nice to watch a video and actually think, “hey, I bet I could do that.”

@blackspruce1861

10 ай бұрын

I’m glad that’s what you got out of it because You definitely can ! Thanks

Thank you 🙏 for showing us how to do all these skills! I enjoyed watching so much and I learned a few things also! Thank you 🙏 again and God bless you AND your family! Take good care of yourself!!!! 🙏👍😎

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

you are very welcome !!! thank you for watching

You took " A job worth doing is worth doing well" to a whole new level.

@blackspruce1861

11 ай бұрын

well thank you thats a good way to look at it

Pretty relaxing just to watch, also am inspired to make my own now. I live in a cabin in the woods so it just makes sense...

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed the video !! I really think you'll enjoy it I know I do .

Good job! I built a very similar outdoor cooking station. I did 2 things differently. I used Liquid Nails and filled the empty blocks with sand. It's been 4 years ago this past summer. It's been a delight to use.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !!! man I wish I would have known that I could have had it done in no time using that method . I believe it I'm really enjoying mine too . it's like cooking over a camp fire without having to get so low to the ground.

@jimmywalker2429

Жыл бұрын

@@blackspruce1861 not to worry, you did a fine job. I suspect using mortar and quick Crete to fill the voids was more cost effective. It took, iirc about 12 tubes...the sand was free from the creek. Regardless, I know you're enjoying it, I know I have enjoyed mine. Best of luck in your endeavors.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmywalker2429 it might have been but I bet glue would be quick

The best part about watching videos like this are the ideas it inspires. I'm digging the cook station and will probably build one like it myself with a rocket stove beside it and cover it with a simple shed roof on posts. Thank you for planting the seed.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

I could see that use the rocket stove for boiling water and cooking with pots . cool idea . I've been thinking of maybe putting a roof over it this summer

As a retired bricklayer you sir! Done a very good job 👍... plain and simple most people need to realize that the concrete footer is the most important part of the job!!... great! Video my friend...

@blackspruce1861

10 ай бұрын

Thanks !! I agree if you don't have a good footer its not going to last well . thanks again glad you enjoyed it !!

Now this is great living! Can truly appreciate a good outdoor oven. Thank you for sharing this!!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

it really is nice to have ! happy to share I'm glad you liked it !

Honestly I respect this a lot. The day that I get a house will be my best day ever. Because I won’t be starting with a house. Just a piece of land that I build on. Keep it up man. Looks amazing. I might take your idea for my own place. Much appreciation brother.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !!! It really is nice to build your own place because you know its new and you know exactly how it was built and you can plan it the way you want it . also the grill is really fun to cook on !

Love the cooking station Ryan!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Beth !

Cracking job. It's like most of anything else the more you use it the better it gets. Nice video

@blackspruce1861

3 ай бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it!!

Again, another fabulous video...not only can you build the block kitchen but you also know your way around cooking up a great burger! Congrats on all of your skills and hard work!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !! every time someone comments on this video it makes me want to go cook some burgers on it lol .

LOVE your outdoor cooking station! As a cook I’d like to see the addition of some type of burner for cooking foods like beans, soups, stews in pots.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !! I really enjoy cooking on it too. That sounds like a pretty good idea I'll put some thought into it

This is great, thanks! I ended last year (literally - signed the papers on the 30th of December) by buying four acres of land. However, we do not have anywhere near enough money yet to actually move there (like, even if I could build a house myself, it'll be a while before we can afford the raw materials), and so I've been thinking about smaller things we can do to enjoy our land in the meantime. An outdoor kitchen was definitely something on my mind, but I was thinking of doing something much more primitive - literally just a stack of bricks. This is inspiring me to do more. That having been said, when you started cooking your burger... let's just say that watching that, in the coldest days of February, with the earliest good weather for outdoor cooking being months away, that produced some mixed emotions ;).

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome congratulations on the new land ! Winters not the time for masonry work but once it’s built you might find you like cooking outdoors in the winter too I’m really finding that I enjoy it a lot. My last video we cooked breakfast and dinner on this outside had a great time!

@elizabethturpin2562

Жыл бұрын

Congrats! I thought the same but found a shed we can convert on rent to own. Just thought I’d let ya know in case that is something that would work for you and your family.

@JakubMMajewski

Жыл бұрын

@@elizabethturpin2562 Thanks for the advice! There is actually a building on the neighbouring property that looks like it could do for a while, if the owner would let us rent it, as it's literally ten metres from the boundary of our property. Since the purchase is so recent, we haven't had a chance to even meet them, but certainly that's one thing I will be looking into.

@elizabethturpin2562

Жыл бұрын

@@JakubMMajewski Good luck and God bless with everything!! :)

@JakubMMajewski

Жыл бұрын

@@elizabethturpin2562 Thanks! God bless you too!

I absolutely love it. I just acquired a ranch house with a decent piece of land and guess what my first project is going to be? Yup this one. Thanks for sharing your knowledge sir.

@blackspruce1861

6 ай бұрын

Thats awesome !! thanks and congrats on the new place!

You did a great job. Like you I have never laid a brink in my life nor have a played in cement, but I have always wanted an outdoor kitchen. Well done.. You have inspired me. Thanks for sharing .

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks that’s awesome!! Always happy to share when people enjoy it!

That's a heck of a outdoor cooking station. Hope Charlie got a burger too...;) Great video!!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! and Charlie definitely got a burger .

That LOOKS DELICIOUS 😎 GREAT NEW KITCHEN

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It was very tasty !

Thanks for sharing this experience with us. Great job!!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Happy to thanks!!

You did a fabulous 👌🏿 👏🏾 job. Your brick work was good. The grilling and food was even better 😋 Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I'm happy you enjoyed it !

Mind blown we don’t learn this type of stuff in the hood lol I wish I had someone to teach me this so I could teach my son this was amazing. I didn’t recognize half the materials you used I wouldn’t know where to begin. Great skill set you have.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! honestly other than pouring concrete nobody really taught me any of the other stuff mostly trial and error learning . thanks glad you enjoyed it !!

Very good job

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

WOW - you did well, the project came out awesome and kudos to Mr. Charlie, too!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !!! charlies pretty handy if you need to dig or throw sticks lol

Great job. And it was fun watching your dog too. What a wonderful companion.

@blackspruce1861

6 ай бұрын

Thank you !! he sure is !!

Great job on this cool little outdoor project. Nothing wrong with learning a new skill like laying block. Although I have to deduct a few points for using lighter fluid to get the charcoal lit.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !! I will have to get a charcoal chimney quite a few people have said it tastes better without the lighter fluid . I've got to find out

@smokinjoe3117

Жыл бұрын

@@blackspruce1861 yes definitely get yourself a charcoal chimney

@anothersomebody8195

Жыл бұрын

@@blackspruce1861 get some cowboy charcoal. It doesn't have lighter flyid in the coals either, and tastes fanrastic. You won't do the briquettes after trying the cowboy brand

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

@@anothersomebody8195 I’ll have to see if anyone around here sells it I don’t recall seeing that brand around

@anothersomebody8195

Жыл бұрын

@@blackspruce1861 I got mine at an ace, but this store tends to stock brewery stuff too. More of the specialty products. Just buy something that's lump coal. I never knew briquettes tasted nasty until I tasted what lump coal is like.

It’s great work 👍👍👍

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

I’m a NYC teacher & I have no idea why this came up on my feed, but I like your video, watched the whole thing & I appreciate your humility! If I ever need to build a grill in the forest, now I know how.😅

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm really happy you enjoyed it !! that does seem a bit odd maybe google is helping you plan your retirement .

The wood on your cutting board and work station is gorgeous. The burger looked amazing. I got vicarious pleasure from watching this. And I like your dog.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

thanks ! that's great kinda what I was going for , me too he's my buddy!

You are missing a big chunk of life if you don't have an off grid place

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

It sure is a nice way to relax

awesome build. been wanting one of these myself. Maybe consider lining the areas where you have fire with fire brick. Don't cement them in so you can change them out. A roof over that would be next level outdoor kitchen. as I'm writing this, the onions are sizzling in my ears!!!! bet it smelled awesome!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I was thinking of that or maybe some clay .I might do a roof but still a little unsure if I want one. oh yeah it smelled and tasted great .

@TheWestlandgirl

Жыл бұрын

@@blackspruce1861 You will definitely want one when it rains.

Very kool little power house. I like the fact that it’s quite. 👍🏼👍🏼

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Me too I really can’t stand listening to a generator

Thank you. It’s great to see how it’s done from the beginning to end and the food looks delicious. I can only imagine the awesome aroma of grilled foods.

@blackspruce1861

4 ай бұрын

you're very welcome !! same here makes me want to grill something just thinking about it . glad you liked it thanks so much !!

Awesome job. Just a suggestion. Put some fire brick on the bottom, at least, of your fire pit. Concrete block will crack with the heat and I’ve seen it explode. Nothing beats an outdoor meal on open fire !

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

I 've been thinking about doing that

@magogon70

Жыл бұрын

Exactly,i have seen big explosion if over concrete,its very dangerous

Wow ... A "good job, well done", sir! I'm just putting the finishing touches on my first-ever mini cabin and I agree, just getting started is the biggest hurdle. Watching you, Dave and Brooke is just about all the instruction I've had. I've learned tons just from doing the work. Thanks for sharing, Ryan ... Enjoy and God Bless you & yours P.S. Is that one of Dave's custom blades you're using? I've been super pleased with the Model 01 he made for me :) Later

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !! that's awesome you're building yourself a cabin I would love to see what you built . yeah it really is seems like sometimes you just have to stop thinking about how you're going to do it and just get started . I'm more than happy to share I'm glad you enjoyed it . No thats actually a knife I built . back when he was making knives he asked me if I wanted to start a knife shop together and it sounded great so I started making knives too and I really enjoy it . we didn't end up doing that because I think it was Brooke that wisely reminded us that going into business with family or friends can potentially ruin that family or friendship . and I think that was really good call I wasn't ready at the time . But yeah it's one of mine all the knives I've used in my videos are ones I've made . I think I'm going to make some kind of chiefs knife for more cooking videos. well hey thanks again and I'm happy you're going for it on your cabin very cool.

@gosmoothgolight7567

Жыл бұрын

@@blackspruce1861 ... A big hang-up for me was "location" as I'm not in a heavily wooded area of Michigan. I do have a North-facing view of a woodlot, though ... really nice colors this year! I'm really happy with my first attempt, and I can already see how I'd make it better if I ever do find a more backwoods location ... but the heat from my wood stove should feel just as good this winter here as anyplace else :) I'll have to send pictures of my progress sometime. Later, my friend!

You did an incredible job. Looks fantastic. Way to go 👏👏👏👏👏

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

Great job. Put lots of ideas in my head. Thanks for the quiet, relaxed video.

@blackspruce1861

11 ай бұрын

Thanks !! careful ideas turn into work lol

I really like the MMM-USA griddle, went to the website to check them out. A little pricey however it will last forever made of thick 304 SS.. Good job. Give an update after a while, I am curious as to whether cinder blocks will hold up to the heating/cooling cycles. I would have thought a layer of fire brick in the fire box areas would make it last longer....no cracking.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Yes that griddle is pretty awesome . I put a little butter on it and hardly anything stuck to it . super heavy duty I bet it weighs probably between 15 and 20 pounds. I agree fire brick would be a good idea , but I was on a bit of a budget . I think having a layer of solid block on the bottom and sides of the fire box will be sufficient for a while I don't think the cinder blocks will get a lot of heat being under the solid block. I definitely should have used refractory mortar but at 50 bucks a bag I wasn't buying it if it breaks I will upgrade later

What a cool project! I’m curious how the chimney worked out. Where you able to get a draft pulling the smoke through? Oh yeah, that burger looked amazing.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! . yes it does work . when you are getting the fire going without the griddle on top it does nothing , but when you set the griddle over the fir it starts to draw . I do think it would draw a little better if I would have had it even one block higher though . still it does keep a lot of the smoke out of your face . oh yeah it was a good burger for sure

@andrewandrew4970

Жыл бұрын

"One block higher" Hello NASA?

I admire anyone willing to give it a try on their own. 👍🏻

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !

Great inspirational video. Know with absolute certainty how I will build my own. Many Thanks, my best to you and Charlie.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

thanks!! might want to add a layer of fire brick inside the fire box . I've had tons of people mention that and I thought about doing it when I was building it but I was being cheap lol.

I try to do as much on my own around my home as I can. I am raising three boys alone. We have taught ourselves how to deer hunt. How to put on a roof. How to build a chicken coop, etc. If it was not for people posting their project videos. I would be in debt trying to hire contractors. So Thank you for posting. I think you did a great job. You have influenced me to build one of these in my back yard this summer. I might have missed at the beginning of the video. What was your dimensions of that? And a supply list? How many bricks, bags of cement, etc? Thank you!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thats great !. I don't remember the amount of any of the materials. its 2'x4'. I think I went 4 rows high of 8'block. Really it might be nicer if it was 1 row shorter, that would depend on how deep in the ground your footing is. I think around 15 4x16x8'' solid block the footing has to be a bit bigger than 2x4 2'6''x4'6 ''would workaround 9 bags of redi mix for that . a bunch of 2x4x8 standard block and some mortar I used a redimix style for that too. found the grate on amazon . the griddle is MMMUSA

Great job! Where can I buy that grill pan? You did an amazing job. I want to make one for myself. 👍🏽👍🏽

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !! the company is called MMMUSA

Sure beats an open fire ring of rocks directly on the ground. I love this idea, and appreciate the tutorial.

@blackspruce1861

2 ай бұрын

Thanks !!

Any landing you can walk away from, is a good one. It turned out really well. Congratulations!

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Nice. Thanks for some great ideas! I am starting to lay the stone foundation for my mud bake oven. I have seen it called a Cherokee bake oven but the ovens are found all over the world. It is great for baking bread and other meals in a Dutch Oven. Looking forward to more of your videos.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !! that sounds cool I'll have to look into those . I actually just finished building an oven /smoker attachment for the block grill I should have a video up on it soon

I think it turned out Fabulous! CHARLIE cracked me up chewing on those small branches

@blackspruce1861

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!! he's such a goof ball

That burger is almost worth the wait! Will definitely have to make this outdoor kitchen.

@blackspruce1861

6 ай бұрын

every time someone mentions the burger I want to go cook burgers lol

I clicked on the video because the stove looks great. I would like to build something like it. Thanks for sharing. ❤🎉

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm really happy you liked it !!

Charlie was ready to eat before you even made your outdoor kitchen. Knows a great cook. Enjoy your off grid life.

@blackspruce1861

3 ай бұрын

he sure was !! thanks !

I have a 2 acre lot on a river in east Tennessee. I was thinking of doing a outdoor kitchen. This is similar to something I want. Thanks for posting and you did a perfectly good job.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Awesome !! Tennessee is such a nice state . I've gone down there a few times for whitewater kayaking ,and keep thinking it would be nice to build a little cabin down there to dodge our winters . I'm glad you liked the video . one thing you might want to change is to line the fire boxes with fire brick . it will help the block hold up from the heat a lot longer . and use refractory mortar for the blocks in the firebox area , the bottom stays cool and doesn't need anything special . mine's still holding up fine but over time would last longer with those improvements .

This is great thanks. Weve decided to follow this guide for our own outdoor kitchen in our backyard. Hope ours turns out as well as yours. We have seen a lot of other guides and design ideas on the internet. Yours looks like the most practical, attainable, and cost effective solution I have found. My wife is from Mexico, and we want to build something that we can also use with a round clay comal.

@blackspruce1861

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !! thats awesome I'm sure it will turn out great . you might want to not be a cheapskate like me and use refractory mortar and line the fire boxes with fire brick . I just lined one side to boil some maple syrup on . that video will be up tomorrow morning I think 10:30 .

You cooking the food,made me crave a burger,first time blocking , you did great.

@blackspruce1861

8 ай бұрын

Thanks !! makes me want one almost every time I get a comment on this video lol

well done..I made a smoker with a 50 gal steel drum the left have is a grill and right side is a flat surface. Thanks for the tip on the block and mortar..LOL I am digging a root cellar to place beneath my container. I have been off grid for 3 years building a 4 piece container home there is nothing like cooking outdoors off grid. Thanks for sharing

@blackspruce1861

9 ай бұрын

Thanks !! a 4 piece container home sounds like an awesome project !

Well done. Funny, I have a cabin and my dad has a lot of those blocks laying around and I was thinking of putting in a outdoor stove like you did. You inspired me and I will use what you did as a great reference. Thank you.

@blackspruce1861

9 ай бұрын

Thanks !! it was a fun little project I think you'll enjoy