This is the BEST diy video of a fire pit I've seen and I've watched a lot the past few days! I was actually wanting to do something like this (with cinder block) so I can burn boxes and yard debris without it costing $1200! And it looks VERY NICE! I also love the brass 911 plate you put on it! Now I pray my fire pit turns out this good and some what level! Thank you so much for sharing!

@jeanniecarter3403

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, and thank you for the 36 years in law enforcement! I live in NC but I love Georgia! I will check out your series of "Code Of Misconduct" soon...after i finish my fire pit! Lol! God Bless you and yours, thanks again!

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeannie. I know a professional could have done a far better job for me, but it would have been more than I would have been willing to pay at that time. Thank you for your kind words :-)

The minute you started talking I said, he's from Georgia. I'm glad you mentioned you were in Georgia there at the end. Good to be right!

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

3 жыл бұрын

Good 'ol Georgia :-)

I don't comment much at all on anyone's videos. But that burn pit looks awesome. Simple, cost efficient and useful as he!!. Well done man!

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man for the kind comment :-)

@jeanniecarter3403

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you as I've watched so many videos of diy fire pits and was getting discouraged, the few I found that I did like was way over my price range! I love the look and cost of this one! He did a GREAT job on it...now if he would only show me in person, in my backyard how he built it! Lol!

Dude, thats one of the best fire pits ever.. Looknn so cool !!

Thanks for sharing much appreciated. Like the colours of the finish you product.

Love the slate finish! Looks very custom and expensive!

It's for the flow of oxygen, or if you are from California, it's the stuff you breathe Not only a great design, great commentary, and down to earth tone but the man has good sense of humor too. It's rare to find KZread gems like these

@cindyg8995

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you made a Texan laugh out loud!

Just what i wanted..doing a 10'x10'...here in Ragland Al....got approved by Fie dept..THANKS

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

Жыл бұрын

If you're like me, you'll use it frequently. Wishing you the best 🙂

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😁 that fire pit came out looking good who cares if it's level or not it came out looking good and that plate you put on her brought tears to my eyes you gave that a good place to be put there you should be proud of that that made that fire pit stand out thank you for sharing that with us

Nice and functional. Is not an eyesore, at all. Great idea and great job.

Not really what I was after for a fire pit.... But dang you've inspired me for a few raised garden beds Thanks!

Great fire pit! Very helpful. Thank you. Blessings

That's a great looking firepit. The slate and vents really set it off.

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment :-)

@nowankersallowed2115

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor your welcome. It's encouraging to watch videos like yours for new possible ideas and I love that you said it wasn't perfect.. because I'm not a fan of perfection but I didn't see anything wrong with it either. It feels good to know you can make something yourself where before nothing or very little existed. This is what I love about when men show/share their own abilities. There are some very clever people in the world.

OMAGOSH!! That is gorgeous!!👌🏻

I’m making this!!! Thanks so much for the video!!!!!

Hey Sir, Excellent job! 7:02 “.... I don’t wanna be too precise. I don’t want people to fall down at my feet.” That was hysterical.... you don’t know how much I needed that laugh this morning. Thank you!!

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Richard :-) We all need a good laugh in this life. Now, my wife...she just rolls her eyes at my comments. Have a great weekend, Bro!

We all know why we're here but one of my favorite parts was the Rust-Oleum syllable joke 🤣

Looks awesome!!

I love this. I live outside the city limits and can have a burn pile. Crazy trees dropping limbs,boxes and grass clippings. Don’t think I have that much work in me. 70 and alone probably need help/ pay someone.

That’s a good looking pit

This looks helpful, thanks man

It a burn pit. I like it. GREAT JOB 👍

Looks great. Surprised you don't need fire brick to build this. Nicely done.

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, but I really should have. Maybe not if I had just used it occasionally, but we use it to burn monthly and it has developed some cracking. I'll probably have to redo it next year :-(

Looks Great!!! Nice Job!!

That looks nice I want to do one like this on my property.

I plan on making one of these if you have time can you put up a list with how many blocks you used and how many top blocks did you used. Do you need rebar or anything to keep it from falling in? M st asking my girl is ahiwinf! Any help will be aporeciated

Looks fantastic

Looks good to me... great job

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you :-)

Looks great

I am going to do this I get a lot of leafs 🍃 in my yard and I also thinking of burning my trash 🗑 in I live in the country great 👍 video

Beautiful hot tub!

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you can get over the smokey smell LOL

Love the video tell Meg, Stewie, Brian , louis, and Peter hi jk " i had to for my son . PS can u put a item list, of what u used to build it .

Looks great 👍

Wow!!! Love the burn pit!! We just have a burn pile we burn...lol

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words :-)

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :-) I know how it is. We just had a pile too.

Yeah I thought your air holes were way too big too and glad to see you screened them. I know it's too late now but the other thing you could have done was replaced the one 8x8x16 with two 4x8x16 blocks, one that had holes and the other solid. The two blocks together would match the size of the one 8x8x16 and you'd end up with much smaller air holes. But... it is what it is... LOL Burn Baby Burn!!!!

Looks good

I love it....good job

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :-)

This one gotta be good

Good video...I would have loved to see how you put the metal mesh paneling on the side of the overturned cinder blocks

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

2 жыл бұрын

I had to drill holes with a masonry bit and use masonry screws. Fortunately the cinder blocks were pretty easy to drill but, unfortunately, their composition has resulted in some cracking from the heat over the past 2+ years. Thank you for the comment :-)

It's beautiful man

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bro 😁

Good video bro

Super helpful video! How is the pit holding up and how do easy/hard is it clean out when needed?!

I would love to see it today. I wonder how those concrete blocks held up to the heat of the fires?

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

3 жыл бұрын

It did develop some cracking issues over the past 2 years, but overall still looks pretty good and has certainly served its purpose multiple times. I learned a few things after this first attempt and would use fire block on the inside next time without a doubt. I think the hottest is ever got was when my son-in-law brought over his old mattress to burn. I bet you could have seen it from space! :-o LOL I'll try to remember and take an updated photo. I've been so busy the past months that I haven't even had time to scratch my ass.....

Hi I love your pit. I'm working on something similar, maybe 3 high. How many cinder blocks did you end up using? Would you say that the 4 high is a good height for a recreational fire pit? I love the slate. Thanks, Misty

Love this!

Very nice; thanks!!

I am GA too 2 things 1 need a burn permit in the state of GA. Had to call 911 to put out a fire that got away from me. 2 my previous owner built a fire pit with cinder blocks like yours. After a few years the concrete blocks crack and split from the heat. It became an eye soar. I had to tear it down. I am thinking about rebuilding one with big rocks instead. Concrete if any kind can’t stand heat unless you line the inside with fire bricks .

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

Very true and since I've used it for almost two years, I have noticed the cracks. It would last much longer if I used it infrequently and didn't have such large burns. It will probably do me for another several years and I'll have to replace it. I wish I didn't have to, but that's how it goes sometimes.

Nice pit.

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir :-)

sweet!

looks good

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sir :-)

WON ME OVER ON THE CALIFORNIA COMMENT LOL

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

3 жыл бұрын

LOL :-)

LOL emphAsis. This guy is funny.

That looks amazing, man. Enjoyed the commentary too! I might give it a go. Bring on the mild heart attacks!

@elizabethchase8725

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.....wow

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

2 жыл бұрын

LOL on the heart attacks. I'm getting too old for this DIY nonsense. Thanks for the comment, Bro :-)

How did you do the color on the outside of the bricks? I absolutely love this and I'm %100 putting one in my backyard

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

3 жыл бұрын

That is slate tile I found on sale at my local Floors and Decors big box store. I attached them just like tile. I've had to re-attach a few due to heat from the fire though.

@streetcarp475

3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor omg thank you for replying! Ive got to find some of those as well-makes it unique! Love it ! Thanks again!

I was so inspired, I used your method as the template for my fire pit. I am getting ready to put on the plates, but wanted to ask where you think I can get those plates used to cover the cinder blocks

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your build. I purchased the slate from a place in my area called Floors & Decors, but they may not be in your area. If not, maybe find a tile retailer near your, even a Home Depot if possible. The ones I purchased were on clearance because they were apparently left overs from a series of tile that had been discontinued. It might save you a few dollars. I hope you enjoy your burn pit. We use our very frequently and as recent as yesterday. God Bless, Chris.

@denyou

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor I did locate the slates but paid premium dollars. I also got buff stone slabs for the top of the cinder blocks. I hope to get the slates in 2 weeks. Thanks again for the inspiration

@denyou

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor how do you get rid of your ash. My fire pit is really functioning well, and like yours it really contains the fire well. My biggest challenge now is how to deal with the ash. Let me know what you have done. I also want to send you a photo of my fire pit, let me know the best way to send the photo

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

2 жыл бұрын

@@denyou I have just rolled my wheel barrow to the side and shoveled it out. I spread it around some of the shrubs in the spring for fertilizer. I'm glad yours is working out well. I have a gmail for any photos: ltgri5th@gmail.com

How do you plan on emptying the ashes when it fills up? I like the design , I am going to make something similar but I will add an opening .

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

It's a good question and I wasn't certain how I would remove the ash myself at first. What I've done is set my wheelbarrow on one side and step in with a shovel to remove it. I have a line of trees at the edge of the property where I spread the ash. I wish you the best with yours. It has been invaluable throughout the year. :-)

@kristilynch8535

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor I love it just the way it is, it is so pretty. I think I may be able to do the same design, but leave a 3 foot access to get a snow shovel and wheelbarrow in. The problem with that is stuff could blow out.

I’ve a furnace too and I must rebuild it it’s broken down over time cause we built it out of molded cast concrete with rebar for support but the walls are all cracked and weak and it dosnt look good so I must rebuild it I really like your design but how do u empty the ashes out of it?

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Do you happen to have plans or instructions? A list of material like how many blocks you neef? Thanks. Marilyn

Great video. Do you remember (approximately) how many bags of concrete you used?

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

2 жыл бұрын

Wow....it was about 30 +/-. Thanks for the kind comment :-)

Did you burn ❤️‍🔥 the box 🎁 you think with in Cali they burn 😅everything on the sidewalk. .

Hey brother. Can you do a upload. Of one year later. Of you fire pit

Wish mine was that big.

@bambamnj

4 жыл бұрын

Size doesn't matter, LOL

Nice looking fire pit. What are the interior dimensions?

What did you put in the bottom? Lava rock seems really expensive.

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

There was only one bag of lava rocks in the store that day, but that was all I dumped in there. Being on the ground, you probably need nothing more than the dirt.

Any concerns about the concrete cracking from the heat?

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas, Yes, I did have some concerns and they were well founded. I have used the burn pit frequently over the past...almost year and a half. Some of the fires have been intense. I have noticed the cinder block has cracked in two separate places in vertical lines on opposite sides, but they are only cracks. I think what has saved me was pouring the concrete in the cavities of the block during construction. In one of the comments here someone mentioned that I didn't need to go to the trouble of filling it with concrete, but I'm happy I did. If the burn pit had only been for looks, they would have been right, but I use that bad boy on at least a monthly basis.

Nice job but does it have to be so high? I think 3 courses would be plenty. The slate facing is overkill for what it is. Why not just high temp paint? Filling with concrete is also overkill. Maybe some rebar rods pounded in each stack would be plenty. That thing does not have to be earthquake proof.. that has a lot of weight as it is.

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment. To each his own I suppose. With the two acres and trees, I keep it pretty full with limbs and other debris. At this time, there are even additional boxes that have accumulated in it, waiting for me to burn them. I suppose that accounts for the height...so they can't been seen from the road. I guess regarding the "overkill", that's just me. I've always been the type to use a 2 by 6 when a 2 by 4 will do and three screws where only two are needed. Just call me the John Wick of DIY, LOL. Thanks again for taking the time to comment :-)

Nice. Love the jab at Californians.

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

5 жыл бұрын

The Californians probably will take offense. You know, very little or zero sense of humor :-)

Any issues with the blocks cracking or chipping?

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. It's been used heavily over the past 2 years and there is some cracking. Now I know I should have lined it with firebrick. Had I not used it so often, it may not have been a problem, but we use it at least monthly.

In case your from California!!! Beautiful delivery 😭😭😭

another line lol ?

Won't the tile crack?

@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor

3 жыл бұрын

None cracked but a couple fell off due to the heat. I just stuck them back on and....so far, so good :-)

just incase your from California... that's the stuff you breathe.. hahahaha

@aflockofbeagles8219

4 жыл бұрын

I think the southern accent is a clear indication he is not from California.

Beautiful fire pit. The concrete glue is a joke. I tried it but is garbage. When I see a KZread using it I think don't waste your time.

love what you said about Californians. LMAO. That was Freaking Funny.

Nice job building something to hide the stuff you're burning. Maybe don't burn your garbage like you're not supposed to but, like you said, to each, his own. I guess.

Move it along without the editorializing.

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