Simplest Method For Producing Large Quantities of Charcoal
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Publicado 2021-06-27
-Wrist size is the absolute maximum size you can run in the drum, and you have to follow the directions exactly to the letter for that to carburize correctly. 2” (50mm) is the most common size I like to throw in mine for good results in both burning and classify-ing later.
-You can burn all hard wood, all soft wood, or hard and softwoods at the same time, although you will have slightly more loss from the softwood in a mixed batch.
-It does not have to be sticks! You can use pallet wood or scrap lumber, so long as it’s dimensions do not exceed 2.5” (65mm) in thickness. If you choose to burn pallet wood, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES cut up or burn pallets that are red or blue, these are treated with chemicals that will result in nothing but a bad day for you. ONLY USE PALLETS MARKED “HT” or “heat treated”
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To the many people out there who will ask: “what do you use the charcoal for?” -I use it mainly to light the various coals and coke that I burn in my forge, a good portion of it goes to my carburizing services, and all the fines and dust left over after classifying go into my gardens. -yes you can use it for cooking. However be cognizant that not all woods will give you a good flavor. Most cooking charcoals are made from fruit and nut woods.
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The genuine, friendly nature of these two men, coupled with the concise, practical, and educational information in this video, makes it a 10/10 Thank you most kindly, gentlemen. 🙏🏻
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What a weird recommendation from YouTube. I watched the whole thing and really enjoyed. I don't think I will ever make charcoal but if the time ever comes I have the knowledge in my bony head. Thank you for the great content.
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Fine teaching. It penitrated. I've worked hard all my life, no complaints. I see we have that in common. Appreciate you man!
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Lovely video to watch, felt like I was home from the very first moment. Also like that this method doesn't require you to quench the charcoal - but rather uses the residual heat to carbonize the last wood into charcoal. I've now seen people use drums with holes in the bottom, and people using drums without holes in the bottom - and they both seem to work well.
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i came upon this video on making charcoal from discarded almond branches from nearby orchard. great video showing how to start and adding to build the fire. that's where i need to know. i have a 55 gal steel drum. good tip on drilling holes at the barrel bottom for oxygen enter at the bottom. thanks and learned a lot from you two. Bob
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Nice! Clean Charcoal too! The process is called a reduction atmosphere. Or fuel rich and low oxygen but hot enough that the burning wood has to grab oxygen from within it's own molecular bonds thus leaving carbon behind.
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Great video THANK YOU. i am making my own potting mix, vermiculite is too expensive so im gonna use charcoal, i have metal drums, so this video was perfect to show me what to do, THANK YOU SO MUCH I really appreciate ppl showing and teaching us the stuff we need to know
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God bless you cousins. Great job. We've learned a lot over here in Kenya.
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Subscribed, enjoyed the lesson of course but the main reason is because of how polite, friendly, and good natured you all are. Very nice to see in a world that is definitely lacking in the area.
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Gentlemen, nicely done and very well explained. Much appreciated. Thanks.
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Excellent! I've watched so many vids that get too technical for less yield than this. I grow willow and want to turn the waste into biochar, and your simplicity is the best. Multiple thumbs up!
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I use a barrel with no holes. Fill it up with the brush I am disposing of then light the top. Keep piling it on top of the barrel as it burns down and pick up that that falls off and stick it back in the barrel. Even works with green wood and freshly cut brush. I just stick long pieces in the barrel till it is too full of charcoal then stack across the top of the barrel till all is cleaned up. Once the top starts having an ash layer I fill it up with water. I usually get 3/4 barrel of good charcoal.
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I haven't seen it done this way. This is way easier than the other ways I've seen. This only takes a little more observing during the process. I will start my charcoal bin this way. Thanks fellas. From Australia🇭🇲!
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I am very very poor, I have been trying to gather up the materials and tools needed to build a retort. This is very cheap, even I can come up with the money to buy a barrel. I am on the quest to make terra preta in my garden beds and I need a ton of charcoal to do it. I love to grill and charcoal is expensive, this is a huge money saver. Thanks for sharing!
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My grandpa used to make charcoal to sell for bbq. This is the same way he did it and now I want to do it too. Thank you for sharing. Take care
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Hundreds of years ago, there were groups of men who traveled across Europe making charcoal. They were known as the Carbonari / Charcoal makers. The Carbonari were actually a guild and a secret society who brought news from other lands . They were sought by kings, queens, royalty and wealthy people for their information of other lands and countries. When the formula for gunpowder was introduced to Europe , The Carbonari were also named the Nitre men. They manufactured Potassium Nitrate from collected sources of manure and soil. Thanks for your most informative video and all the best in all future endeavors.
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This magnificent video proves that you cannot judge people just by looking at them outwardly. One might initially judge these men to be rubes or hillbillies, yet they are wonderfully intelligent, articulate , clear, and knowledgeable. Not only that, but they are so cheery, and courteous. Let this be a lesson for all humanity.
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Very easy to follow, and simpler than the retort method, thank you both 🙂
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I see this video getting a TON of views. Lots of folks starting out, with fuel (bituminous coal, coke and propane) issues. This, will be most helpful. Well done guys! 👍⚒️🔥🇺🇸🙏
