The cardboard thing was taught to me while I was in the Cub Scouts back in the 70s. You really don’t need to shred the cardboard. You can basically roll them out and put them in a tuna can and add wax. I’ll probably do something like that soon just to recycle some wax.
It night not be strictly necessary to make them, but why not - just takes a little time and costs almost nothing. Genius use of the blender jar and the rest of the tools you already have ! Haven't forgotten about the cherry, just have less than I thought I would by now. Going to start building a table next so the pile will grow and a box will be in the mail at some point soon.
Thanks Jake. Regarding the cherry, no hurry. You read my blog; so you know I was just gifted with a small stack of white oak firewood. I'm set for a while. Thanks for thinking of me. -Dennis
Clever ....another use for a potato ricer. Makes perfect sized puck sized brickets. I bet one of those industrial immersion blenders they use for mixing cement in a pail would be an alternative to the blender and speed up production. I am sure a vegan would likely bbq one up for a burger as well!
Thanks. A long time ago I looked into those commercial immersion blenders and wow! They're expensive. I thought it might make a useful tool for my cooking channel, but I think my little domestic Braun will suffice. -Dennis
Way to McGyver a great way to reuse all of the scrap paper waste we get every week. I'm in an apartment with no grill, but I can see making these for my brother out in the suburbs. He's a big Weber grilling guy. Thanks, Dennis. ( By the way... I just looked at the TH-cam video photo of the briquettes, and thought that they looked disturbingly like "Impossible Burgers". LOL )
That made me go back and look at those briquettes again. They do look awful. I actually thought about telling a nosy neighbor they are "buffalo chips."
You are so good at figuring out how to use "stuff" instead of adding to the garbage problem. Loved the video. Dennis. It was not boring at all. Good use of the ricer since you are not using it for potatoes currently. Using the blender jar was a good move too.
The cardboard thing was taught to me while I was in the Cub Scouts back in the 70s. You really don’t need to shred the cardboard. You can basically roll them out and put them in a tuna can and add wax. I’ll probably do something like that soon just to recycle some wax.
It night not be strictly necessary to make them, but why not - just takes a little time and costs almost nothing.
Genius use of the blender jar and the rest of the tools you already have !
Haven't forgotten about the cherry, just have less than I thought I would by now. Going to start building a table next so the pile will grow and a box will be in the mail at some point soon.
Thanks Jake. Regarding the cherry, no hurry. You read my blog; so you know I was just gifted with a small stack of white oak firewood. I'm set for a while. Thanks for thinking of me. -Dennis
What would happen if you skipped the blender step and just pressed the mix from the bucket?
This looks like a fun & useful project Dennis. Thanks! I hope you also do a BBQ video to show us the new briquettes in use.
I also had a funny thought when you displayed the finished briquettes. They look a bit like a sorry McDonald's hamburger patty!
great video!! Definitely got some cardboard and will try this..although I don't have that small press that you have...hmmmm.....
Seems like so much time compared to other techniques but some interesting ideas here :)
Clever ....another use for a potato ricer. Makes perfect sized puck sized brickets. I bet one of those industrial immersion blenders they use for mixing cement in a pail would be an alternative to the blender and speed up production. I am sure a vegan would likely bbq one up for a burger as well!
Thanks. A long time ago I looked into those commercial immersion blenders and wow! They're expensive. I thought it might make a useful tool for my cooking channel, but I think my little domestic Braun will suffice. -Dennis
Way to McGyver a great way to reuse all of the scrap paper waste we get every week. I'm in an apartment with no grill, but I can see making these for my brother out in the suburbs. He's a big Weber grilling guy. Thanks, Dennis. ( By the way... I just looked at the TH-cam video photo of the briquettes, and thought that they looked disturbingly like "Impossible Burgers". LOL )
That made me go back and look at those briquettes again. They do look awful. I actually thought about telling a nosy neighbor they are "buffalo chips."
LOL kept thinking "those look like something I've seen recently". Think I'd rather have the briquettes on a bun !
Excellent video Dennis! Thanks
Thanks Jordan. I appreciate the feedback. -Dennis
Loved this idea! And with all the corrugated boxes around for free, all that’s needed now is to find maybe a boy scout troop to make and sell these!
Thanks Nancy. That's a great idea.
Thank you very much! The presentation the editing and the info are of HQ!!!
You are so good at figuring out how to use "stuff" instead of adding to the garbage problem.
Loved the video. Dennis. It was not boring at all. Good use of the ricer since you are not using it for potatoes currently. Using the blender jar was a good move too.
Thank for the positive feedback. It's another way to recycle the cardboard. As for that blender jar, I'm glad I found a good use for it.
I like this guy
What a neat idea. Where did you get the paper shredder that made the cardboard get small like that? What is the name of the shredder?
Sorry to take so long to reply. I just saw this. It's a "GoECOlife" that I bought from Costco several years ago.
Good video