I really like how this man actually uses basic tools and materials anyone can afford. Most of the "DIY" guys on TH-cam have a 40' X 50' shop filled with 50,000 dollars worth of equipment and still don't do as good of a job. Well done sir!
Hey Mike Awesome build man. I took your advice myself I just love what you've done and I bought the mortar mix and I made a flat looking stone table top and put my gas firepit through it. I'm not quite finished yet I'm still building the base I'm using Portland cement and the rapid set mortar mix chicken wire and old cloth and old towels, kind of like paper mache. To create a base that looks like an old tree stump. I'll send you a picture of it when I'm done it may be another couple weeks yet as I'm procrastinating I'm working on other projects. First things first right. Thanks Mike love all your build so far and I've enjoyed your commentary thanks again. condolences to you and your family.
Super fun build. We actually did a whole outside kitchen with this method!! Your the best. My fireplace did crack. I think it was because I didn’t leave enough tolerance between the mortar and the pan. Or it was the set control. Anyways thanks for making our backyard better!$
Thanks for the great tutorial. I followed it and it worked out fine, but here are a couple of extra tips for newbies like me: I got Quickcrete's countertop mix and that already includes flow control stuff If you have little experience with concrete go to Quickcrete's site to see video tutorials on your product. Quickcrete suggests using painter's tape in your forms' corner seams, an easy option if you suck at caulking. Your pan will have enough of a rim to allow 1/4 -1/2 inch gap between concrete and pan- definitely make your center-gap form 1/4 inch oversize in each dimension in order to accommodate for heat shrinking/expansion in order to prevent cracking. Also, somewhere deep in the comments EasyFirePits recommends adding Pea Gravel in the pan up to the level of the gas outlet holes because they retain heat better.
Dude this video was freaking awesome. Thanks for making it. Prices for a gas fire pit table are crazy out there! This has given me some ideas and will definitely get the burner kit from easyfirepits.com. Thanks again for making the video.
If you have a 3D printer (even the $100 from Amazon) you Could print the design in say ABS or PETG (Needs to be something that can handle some heat because of the exothermic reaction in Cement) and coat it in mold release and that should hopefully give you a repeatable pattern. 3D printers are definitely not just for silly toys, they can be used for soooo many useful projects etc (I have used to to print replacement brackets and plastic parts for my cabinets, kitchen paper towel holder, car washer bottle, microwave etc)
Watching this video again 8 months later (now that I have a patio space to put a firepit on), now wondering if Micheal had Covid when he was talking about being "really sick", damn you 2020.
Thank You! I did it! All by myself even, nailed it first try thanks to your wisdom. One thing I would mention is that the mortar mix you use does not accept acid stain like normal concrete. I had to use about 8 times the volume to get this color. Check it out! Next project fire table! th-cam.com/video/Hd49rBvY1Zg/w-d-xo.html
LOL 😂 Let’s show these boys how a woman gets things done! Hit me up by email if you have any questions! Lets show’em! MichaelBuilds313@gmail.com * HOT TIP* make the metal pan opening 1/4 bigger all the way around to avoid expansion and contraction cracking.
I can't believe how talented and entertaining you are. I watch and enjoy all your videos brother. I want to build this and I will after I successfully pull the Visa out and pay you to do it. Outstanding video
1st Attempt: the first 2 bags of mortar mix went off in about 5 minutes. Complete fail. 2nd Attempt: Added way more water and used "Set-Control" to slow the process down. Took a couple hours to fully set. Wife and I were about to flip, her side was a little to heavy for her and it got dropped and it broke. So after eating up the whole weekend, 5 bags of mortar, hours of building a the template, several injuries, and hours of cutting out our stencil designs I am giving up on concrete until I've emotionally recovered.
Great video! I recently made a propane fire table of my own and have a couple suggestions. I found out the hard way that a heat shield is absolutely necessary for safety. The bottom of the stainless steel burner can get extremely hot, which melted part of one of the gas hoses and slowly leaked out propane until it basically ignited under the table. After that i built a barrier between the pan and the tank with panning metal (air space between) and also swapped out the rubber hoses for stainless steel (amazon). Also an air mixer is a nice addition for a cleaner flame!
Thanks Zach! I had a similar concern when I saw that the propane tank was stored directly under the fire pan. Can you elaborate more on how you built your heat shield? Is it really as simple as adding two layers of panning metal with an air pocket in between? How did you fix the metal to the table? And did you just cut out holes in the metal to run the hoses from the pan to the tank? Appreciate your help!
Thank you so much for this comment. I would not have thought of this as someone new to all of this. can you share more details on how you built the barrier?
Dude, I requested help with this exact project on your community FAQ page. And here it is!! I can’t wait to get to work on my version of a fire pit table. You rock man!!!
for those of you who have asked... here are the components used by Michael on this build from EasyFirePits.com. you can also see our catalog with all components and kits and parts we offer for ANY backyard gas fire feature (including torches).. check out our gallery and video page under the "more" tab at the top of the site for diagrams, completed customer projects and videos that help you; such as Michaels.. Enjoy and we cannot wait to see what you create! Michael's build was: 36" T-Burner with In-Table LP tank deluxe kit and a 38X7" stainless drop in pan: * ITCK+ kit (but depends on which kit you want; if you want ITCK+ kit its the in table LP tank kit) or we have other kits for tanks further away or pre plumbed backyard LP and Nat Gas.. link to all kits easyfirepits.com/shop?keywords=itck%2B&olsPage=t%2Fkits * T36 burner easyfirepits.com/shop?olsPage=products/t36 * PAN38X7 easyfirepits.com/shop?keywords=7%22x2&olsFocus=false&olsPage=products%2Fpan38x7-1 Rick - EasyFirePits.com info@easyfirepits.com 813-600-5592
What a great way to advertise your product. I've never heard of this channel, it was just recommended to me at random, but I would buy from you guys if I was planning to make something like this. Michael doesn't over sell the product, he lets it speak by showing it and I appreciate that.
Did Micheal used the PAN38X7? He builds his insert to 38.125"x 7.125" Parts listed above PAN40X10 . I only ask because I'm in the middle of ordering off your website.
@@socalplasmacutting4654 yes it is a 38" X 7" Pan insert, thank you for catching. We've updated. You could also use a bigger pan for flame to move around if you'd like.
Really appreciate the way you presented this step by step. Definitely makes it easier for people to gain confidence to try a project of this magnitude even with little to no experience. My question for you is what would a build like this cost? Awesome job truly one of the best channels I've found in some time. Subscribed and looking forward to putting your lessons to work. Thank you
I’m totally gonna build this one!!! I watch a ton of DIY channels and I love the fact that I don’t have to have a ton of specialty tools to make your projects bro!!! 🙏🏽
Love the video! One FYI I have discovered when working with epoxy, using a misting spray, spray it with 91% - 99% isopropyl alcohol and it will remove all the bubbles leaving it crystal clear. thanks for the DIY!!
I noticed some burns to the table where the fire would stretch out would that cause the table to eventually crack? Is there a way to prevent that from happening?
Don't make your top out of cement. I suppose you could use bricks for the top, or even to line the basin with brick instead of butting the edge right up to the cement. Then the flame is transferring heat directly to the cement. It might last a little longer that way...
Michael Builds ...I’m glad you mentioned here that the top actually cracked VERY early in use from the heat, but a RED FLAG this important must be highlighted in the show notes! I’m sure you don’t want your viewers to make a product that’s so likely to fail. “Don’t use it on windy days” is simply not realistic.
I tried this and for some reason, I had cracks develop on each of the 4 inside (firepit) corners. 2 of them actually cracked right through to the top of the table. Im sure i messed up somewhere, but i honestly dont know what happened since the crevices started opening up on the underside before it was even dry enough to spray!! - yes i used the same mortar mix. any ideas?
Very good question which looking back I wish I would have answered that in the video. The epoxy turns the finish pure black no matter what color the epoxy is. Sealing first prevents that from happening so you can see that beautiful blue
Oh Micheal, my deepest condolences for the loss of your Nonna. I was wondering why I hadn't seen anything recently as I LOVE your channel! I'm glad you are on the mends and back! You rocked this one outta the park btw!!
Why you don't use Cement All instead of MortarMix ? It's the same time to dry, but the Cement All is way smoother because it does not have little rock in it like the Mortar mix have. THANK YOU ! (IM asking because that's what the worker at Home Depot told me when I went to buy mortar mix)
That’s true but, when you use my method, you can tell the difference between the two so why not save yourself $7 a bag when you get the same results. Also, the Cement All doesn’t have quite the same dramatic effect that the Flow Control has on the Mortar Mix
Wow what a lovely table! Awesome work m8 - oh the inspiration for my garden kitchen/BBQ build! I was wondering what you did to finish the resin you filled the imprint with? Is there a need to grind or sand the surface? Also is the heat output great for a group to congregate around in the colder months?
You should definitely cut some sort of relief holes/gaps in the bottom of your wood base. A slow leak in your tank and your sitting near a bomb with a fire on top! Cut on bottom because Propane gas sinks (NOT rises) with oxygen. You’re probably ok because your base obviously isn’t air tight, but peace of mind and longer life! But great idea. I made one of these after I saw your first video on concrete tables!
Can you do white with your method? Does the rapid set mortar come in white or is there another comparable brand that does? Oh another question, if you were going to do an island with an overhang of 12 - 16" would you add rebar or perhaps glass fiber? Your videos are great man thanks for the inspiration!
Nice project, thanks. I did a top last month with a hole for a round Weber kettle grill - it's 2.5" thick and reinforced with both rebar & wire mesh. There is a minimum of 8" of concrete surface all the way around the grill. When I fired up the grill the first time the heat cracked the top (in one of the wider surfaces), fortunately there is enough steel in there to keep it together. Are you concerned that the inside corners of your fire pit hole will crack?
On big green egg, top builds leave an inch or so air gap and base is suggested to raise above the surface with feet to produce an air gap. That should be enough to not transfer the heat too much.
Good idea... but you the structure should be non combustible...check clearances....but more importantly..you’re enclosure needs cross ventilation. Surprised the manufacturer hasn’t mentioned this. Especially running on LP.
How does the mortar hold up to heat ? Otherwise nice job looks cool or should i say HOT. Also would it be good to had rebar for strength, when making the fire pit ?
In a flame controlled environment, the mortar is fine. But in a open flame or real fire pit situation it’s not good at all haha. And there is rebar in the top
Hi Michael, I'm on my second pour. First one I think I added too much water and when it came out it cracked into pieces! Second time, It came out mush better BUT I could not get my mortar to mix like yours. I did it just the way you said and the mortar would not mix up enough to that consistency. It seemed impossible to get the hardened stuff off the sides. I used a professional mixer (which SHOULD mix even better than the drill). It is my 10 year dream to get this right and I finally had hope to try again after your video. What am I doing wrong? Please help me!
Nice build!! I noticed you didn't use an air mixture valve below the burner. Did you eventually add one, or is it fine without it? Asking for my own build. Thanks in advance.
Absolutely love your video and I tried it myself with great success, so THANK YOU! My question for you is how did you get rid of the coloring spots from the bag with the different lot number?? The end of the video does not really show the discolored spots. It appears its all one color at the end of the video.
I am obsessed with your videos. I have made three small side tables using this technique. Each one has less worm holes than the last. I am using a recip without a blade to vibrate the heck out of the mold. You videos show you tapping with a mallet and the pour comes out smooth. What am I missing?
I completely enjoyed this video!!! I love the logo and everything and my condolences to you and the family on the passing of your Nonna. CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT VIDEO.
I have watched your other videos and have a couple questions. What made you use rebar in this but not other tops you have done. Also, your list here mentioned set control but you don't talk about it in the video. Do you recommend the set control? If so, how many per 55 lb bag? Thanks
Honestly, you want to use metal reinforcement in everything concrete. Sometimes I just try to show off the strength of the Rapid Set products. I don’t do that anymore because I had too many viewers have issues. You can use 1 to 4 packets of Set Control in one bag of 55lbs product but it’s completely optional. One packet of Set Control will get you an additional 15 to 20 more minutes of working time. The more packets you use, the more working time you get.
I really enjoy your videos. Great filming but also like someone else said, no expensive extra equipment. My question for you is about the rebar. Your first concrete counter you said you didnt need it why now. Thanks.
Love the videos! For your design I highly recommend getting a Cricut or a friend with a Cricut. You could whip up several whimsical designs and having them cut very quickly. Or hit me up and I can have my wife do them for you.
This is my next project according to my wife. Do you happen to have any kind of discount code to use with easyfirepits ? The link you posted is only the first part, the Burner and Insert will set you back another $2-300 so all in all you're looking at $500 for a fireplace insert. Thanks for all you do, I cannot wait to make this.
Michael, awesome awesome use of our stuff; makes us all proud and fuzzy inside! Really love the content and understand the time thing; condolences to you and your family for your loss. Let us know what you need for your next project; we'll see how we can assist. Check out the catalog of goodies; easyfirepits.com
Easy Fire pits. If you scroll through the comments there is a gentleman named Paul Davies who has a question for you regarding shipping. Perhaps you can look him up and reach out to him. Thanks.
Paul Davies Absolutely we ship all over the world daily. Reach out to us at 813-600-5592 or visit the website Easyfirepits decide what you want and the cart should fill in the price.
How do you guesstimate how many bags you need for a particular form? About how many cubic feet of pour do you get from one bag? It seems like it's about a half cubic foot per bag based on how full your 5 gallon bucket gets.
Yes these bags are half a cubic foot each. So your form is LxWxH divided by .5 and that should get you the qty of bags you need. I also can figure it out real quick by knowing that one bag will do a 2’x2’ square at 1 1/2” thick
Hey dude, for a more efficient way to create your ornate embossing, you could try 3D printing them. You can make some CRAZY things with a 3D printer. There is filament (HIPS) that dissolves in d-limonene...imagine the possibilities! Awesome work, BTW.
just finished my first concrete coffee table top for a street find base turned out great , and learned alot - going to try this project soon , Im having fun too ! thanks for the fine videos
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of your grandmother. It’s obvious how much fun you had with this one! 🔥It’s spectacular!🔥 Just think of all the good vibes added to the universe from gatherings around fire pits made by folks who watched you make magic. And then their friends made one... and their friends... You’re the epicenter of the good vibes ripple effect. I bet you never saw that coming when you started your channel.
Well that is incredibly easy and I always wanted to know how to do this and I'm glad it came from you, you little teddy bear you! come here, I'm going to cuddle you 🙃🤗🐻🐾
Well, If that isn't one of the best, most entertaining, enjoyable fun filled videos on TH-cam. I LOVE IT! Michael I almost think I could do that but I paid a fortune to have a pit built in my backyard. Man...I need some of your creativity I'm sorry about your losing grandma and that you weren't feeling 100%...but you sure do deliver well over 100%. I'm going to send your link to Peter, he'll love it. I am inspired! Well worth the wait...thank you.
Thank you so much Monty! Now if you and Peter could teach me how to put videos out twice a week like you guys, I’ll be lookin good lol 😂. Your my guy Monty!
Michael, Do you happen to know around how much your completed fire table weighs? I want to build a similar build, but with casters so I can move it around easier.
I was inspired by your earlier video, the concrete table and started experimenting. After seeing the fire table I jumped in and tried to recreate your magic. It was awesome for the first 48 hours and then... well then it broke. I am assuming that the hole was too tight to the metal pan and when it heated up it expanded causing the top to break. Do you have any suggestions?
This is the second comment so far I have seen about this. Our first attempt at the concrete top cracked, but now I am wondering if there needs to be some sort of changes we need to make for this to not crack once it is lit...
Fantastic video! Very inspiring! But my husband and I both noticed that you are not wearing protective eye gear, mister. We are concerned for your safety. Do take care 😆
Question. Could you have printed the pattern in reverse and sprayed it onto the back sticker part of the foam before cut out? Then cut from the back side and when you pull the paper off the foam, the pattern would have come with.
Great stuff here! Love it! I'd like to know how heavy is that concrete top? One suggestion I think that would be very helpful. When you lay the rebar, run the two long pieces closer to the ends of the countertop , and lay the short ones in between them, not pass the ends of the longer ones, like you did in the video. . If someone lifted the table to move someday, Im thinking that end might snap off with the weight of the completed table . If you do it like I say, the lengths of the longer rebar would make it stronger, and keep it from breaking. I hope my explanation makes sense to you? lol
so how do you do this when they come in 2 ft 4 ft and 6 ft? Sorry we are very new to this sort of thing and our first attempt just cracked. I am not sure we have the tools to cut rebar if that is the case?
Michael, so sorry about your Grandma. Grandma's are the best. Glad your subscriber list is going up. You deserve it. Another great video. Love watching and learning from them and with the humor. Hope you are better soon. Get those flue shots.
going to try the table this weekend. I made a metal frame, and the form is done. Got 3 bags of mortar and 3 bags of "water on a bag." I 3d printed a palm tree using flex filament for the inlay, so we will see how that works out. I'm so worried about cracking the table, as I tried making a test top with countertop mix and it cracked in all 4 inset corners all the way thru.
subscribed..... This is kinda what im looking to do with my build however, I want to incorporate a marine grade bluetooth stereo, and led lighting. I was also going to have removable solar power panels to charge a battery for the radio and then hide them inside the box when not in use. The only thing i may change is adding a sliding pull out door for the tank, on full extension ball bearing slides. I am a woodworker and have also worked with metals. Concrete is not my thing, but this looks easy. Thanks and good job!
That is excellent, Michael! Regarding the custom cut paper design, my wife uses something called a Cricut for scrapbooking- it's like a little CNC machine for light to heavy paper & thin wafer wood stock . It would be perfect for these designs, since you can scan any design into the computer (or use a stock drawing) & it cuts it out. Thanks for the video. I'm definitely going get into concrete countertops.
First time I've seen you. I enjoy your sense of humor. Now for the constructive criticism part. You should not leave the valve on the propane tank open when this fire pit is not being used. Yes the key is a shut off valve but you can never be too safe around propane. I am now subscribing.
Hi, I really like the way you show the making of various objects. It's short, clear and precise, thank you. I think I'm going to do this project by adding a BBQ pan for my balcony where I currently live, this would be ideal for this place. Obviously I will adapt it in size, because I cannot make it as big. I will only have to change the tray for either cooking or relaxing fire. I was just looking to make my cheap BBQ by myself so the solution is perfect with that little extra in the hearth. And I will add rollers under the box so that it is easy to place it where I want.
Great Job Michael! think i'll be trying this out during this Covid-19 downtime. Question... I didn't notice, but did you add some fresh air vents in the base in case a gas leak develops? This way any gas leak will not build up and spoil your day (boom) .
if someone does this can they please post a video or explanation as to how to do it? New to this and not fully able to visualize what this means, but many people have made this comment. Thank you!
@@nicolepiccini1370 Propane is heavier than air, so if there its a leak, it can sort of gather if not well ventilated. If that happens and it comes into contact with a flame/spark, which is not improbable with a fire pit, you can imagine what would happen.
I really like how this man actually uses basic tools and materials anyone can afford. Most of the "DIY" guys on TH-cam have a 40' X 50' shop filled with 50,000 dollars worth of equipment and still don't do as good of a job. Well done sir!
Hahahahaha yes exactly all you need is a professional grade everything and you as well can make a concrete table
i totally agree. he makes so real and practical . i love his video .
upvote fishing 🎣 nobody has any of this shit laying around fool.
I like it when they say “I had a piece of scrap wood lying around” then pull out a 3” thick walnut slab 😂
@microleafVJ no they dont sucker
Michael... You are hilarious and you make the BEST DIY vids I have seen... hands down, EVER!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that!
Hey Mike Awesome build man. I took your advice myself I just love what you've done and I bought the mortar mix and I made a flat looking stone table top and put my gas firepit through it. I'm not quite finished yet I'm still building the base I'm using Portland cement and the rapid set mortar mix chicken wire and old cloth and old towels, kind of like paper mache. To create a base that looks like an old tree stump. I'll send you a picture of it when I'm done it may be another couple weeks yet as I'm procrastinating I'm working on other projects. First things first right. Thanks Mike love all your build so far and I've enjoyed your commentary thanks again.
condolences to you and your family.
Super fun build. We actually did a whole outside kitchen with this method!! Your the best. My fireplace did crack. I think it was because I didn’t leave enough tolerance between the mortar and the pan. Or it was the set control. Anyways thanks for making our backyard better!$
Thanks for the great tutorial.
I followed it and it worked out fine, but here are a couple of extra tips for newbies like me:
I got Quickcrete's countertop mix and that already includes flow control stuff
If you have little experience with concrete go to Quickcrete's site to see video tutorials on your product.
Quickcrete suggests using painter's tape in your forms' corner seams, an easy option if you suck at caulking.
Your pan will have enough of a rim to allow 1/4 -1/2 inch gap between concrete and pan- definitely make your center-gap form 1/4 inch oversize in each dimension in order to accommodate for heat shrinking/expansion in order to prevent cracking.
Also, somewhere deep in the comments EasyFirePits recommends adding Pea Gravel in the pan up to the level of the gas outlet holes because they retain heat better.
I was just thinking how cool would it be at bar height.. great job
Love it!!! I've been wanting to make one just like this !!
Very nice have my sympathy and feel better
Thats awesome. I'll have to think about building one lol.
This was an awesome build! Would you consider making an outdoor kitchen and or grill counter?
Dude this video was freaking awesome. Thanks for making it. Prices for a gas fire pit table are crazy out there! This has given me some ideas and will definitely get the burner kit from easyfirepits.com. Thanks again for making the video.
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Can rapid set can hold up to the heat or is the majority of the heat contained within the metal trough?
If you have a 3D printer (even the $100 from Amazon) you Could print the design in say ABS or PETG (Needs to be something that can handle some heat because of the exothermic reaction in Cement) and coat it in mold release and that should hopefully give you a repeatable pattern.
3D printers are definitely not just for silly toys, they can be used for soooo many useful projects etc (I have used to to print replacement brackets and plastic parts for my cabinets, kitchen paper towel holder, car washer bottle, microwave etc)
Yay you are back!!!
Glad to be back!
How is it holding up over time?
...i just subscribed. looking forward to watching your other vids.
Are you able to use acid stain on this mortar mix?
I believe so. I haven’t done it myself but I hear it works
Watching this video again 8 months later (now that I have a patio space to put a firepit on), now wondering if Micheal had Covid when he was talking about being "really sick", damn you 2020.
Thank You! I did it! All by myself even, nailed it first try thanks to your wisdom. One thing I would mention is that the mortar mix you use does not accept acid stain like normal concrete. I had to use about 8 times the volume to get this color. Check it out! Next project fire table! th-cam.com/video/Hd49rBvY1Zg/w-d-xo.html
My husband caught me watching this and said, "You know you'll never finish it."
Challenge accepted.
LOL 😂 Let’s show these boys how a woman gets things done! Hit me up by email if you have any questions! Lets show’em! MichaelBuilds313@gmail.com
* HOT TIP*
make the metal pan opening 1/4 bigger all the way around to avoid expansion and contraction cracking.
@John R Yeah...I'm also curious ! Ohw...hmm...but wait...maby the husband of 'JessSuave' knows her well enough to make such a statement 😁
Did you finish it ?
@ Bantu No answer yet...so probably sir hubby was right ?
Just a hint for pouring the epoxy. Use a squeeze bottle with a pointed cap. Good control and easier to fill the fine lines. Great project. Thank you.
I can't believe how talented and entertaining you are. I watch and enjoy all your videos brother. I want to build this and I will after I successfully pull the Visa out and pay you to do it. Outstanding video
Thank you so much Jamie! 👍🏻😊
1st Attempt: the first 2 bags of mortar mix went off in about 5 minutes. Complete fail.
2nd Attempt: Added way more water and used "Set-Control" to slow the process down. Took a couple hours to fully set. Wife and I were about to flip, her side was a little to heavy for her and it got dropped and it broke. So after eating up the whole weekend, 5 bags of mortar, hours of building a the template, several injuries, and hours of cutting out our stencil designs I am giving up on concrete until I've emotionally recovered.
Remember what Bob said
Great video! I recently made a propane fire table of my own and have a couple suggestions. I found out the hard way that a heat shield is absolutely necessary for safety. The bottom of the stainless steel burner can get extremely hot, which melted part of one of the gas hoses and slowly leaked out propane until it basically ignited under the table. After that i built a barrier between the pan and the tank with panning metal (air space between) and also swapped out the rubber hoses for stainless steel (amazon). Also an air mixer is a nice addition for a cleaner flame!
Thanks Zach! I had a similar concern when I saw that the propane tank was stored directly under the fire pan. Can you elaborate more on how you built your heat shield? Is it really as simple as adding two layers of panning metal with an air pocket in between? How did you fix the metal to the table? And did you just cut out holes in the metal to run the hoses from the pan to the tank? Appreciate your help!
Thank you so much for this comment. I would not have thought of this as someone new to all of this. can you share more details on how you built the barrier?
Love this guys energy wish more people where like him maybe could make this world a bit better. Thanks for the ideas man i appreciate it
Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that!
@@MichaelBuilds no problem mister
Dude, I requested help with this exact project on your community FAQ page. And here it is!!
I can’t wait to get to work on my version of a fire pit table.
You rock man!!!
No YOU ROCK TOM!
Michael tries harder than most people I know. First class vids/creativity/and projects. Very smart guy.
I love this fire pit and I’m gonna try It on smaller scale. Thank you for sharing and my condolences to you and your family. Feel better🙏🏾
My Condolences on your Loss, prayers for you and your family. Get well and be safe. Oh Yeah! Great video.
for those of you who have asked... here are the components used by Michael on this build from EasyFirePits.com. you can also see our catalog with all components and kits and parts we offer for ANY backyard gas fire feature (including torches).. check out our gallery and video page under the "more" tab at the top of the site for diagrams, completed customer projects and videos that help you; such as Michaels.. Enjoy and we cannot wait to see what you create!
Michael's build was: 36" T-Burner with In-Table LP tank deluxe kit and a 38X7" stainless drop in pan:
* ITCK+ kit (but depends on which kit you want; if you want ITCK+ kit its the in table LP tank kit) or we have other kits for tanks further away or pre plumbed backyard LP and Nat Gas.. link to all kits easyfirepits.com/shop?keywords=itck%2B&olsPage=t%2Fkits
* T36 burner easyfirepits.com/shop?olsPage=products/t36
* PAN38X7 easyfirepits.com/shop?keywords=7%22x2&olsFocus=false&olsPage=products%2Fpan38x7-1
Rick - EasyFirePits.com info@easyfirepits.com 813-600-5592
What a great way to advertise your product. I've never heard of this channel, it was just recommended to me at random, but I would buy from you guys if I was planning to make something like this. Michael doesn't over sell the product, he lets it speak by showing it and I appreciate that.
Did Micheal used the PAN38X7? He builds his insert to 38.125"x 7.125"
Parts listed above PAN40X10 . I only ask because I'm in the middle of ordering off your website.
@@Phelixc glad to hear. we're here if you need us.
I understand that they paid you to do it, but to me seems a waste of time and effort to put in a fake fire pit...
@@socalplasmacutting4654 yes it is a 38" X 7" Pan insert, thank you for catching. We've updated. You could also use a bigger pan for flame to move around if you'd like.
very cool, hope no wife is watching, they be nagging they husbands to make this. Anyway very awesome. Thank you.
Really appreciate the way you presented this step by step. Definitely makes it easier for people to gain confidence to try a project of this magnitude even with little to no experience. My question for you is what would a build like this cost? Awesome job truly one of the best channels I've found in some time. Subscribed and looking forward to putting your lessons to work. Thank you
Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel! The build cost a little over $500
Cool - The only change I would have made would have been to use a foam form on the edge to give it a chiseled natural stone look.
I’m totally gonna build this one!!! I watch a ton of DIY channels and I love the fact that I don’t have to have a ton of specialty tools to make your projects bro!!! 🙏🏽
Love the video! One FYI I have discovered when working with epoxy, using a misting spray, spray it with 91% - 99% isopropyl alcohol and it will remove all the bubbles leaving it crystal clear. thanks for the DIY!!
I noticed some burns to the table where the fire would stretch out would that cause the table to eventually crack? Is there a way to prevent that from happening?
Yeah, it was very windy that day so the flame burnt the top and it did actually crack. My suggestion is to not use it on a windy day basically haha
Don't make your top out of cement. I suppose you could use bricks for the top, or even to line the basin with brick instead of butting the edge right up to the cement. Then the flame is transferring heat directly to the cement. It might last a little longer that way...
Michael Builds ...I’m glad you mentioned here that the top actually cracked VERY early in use from the heat, but a RED FLAG this important must be highlighted in the show notes! I’m sure you don’t want your viewers to make a product that’s so likely to fail. “Don’t use it on windy days” is simply not realistic.
I tried this and for some reason, I had cracks develop on each of the 4 inside (firepit) corners. 2 of them actually cracked right through to the top of the table. Im sure i messed up somewhere, but i honestly dont know what happened since the crevices started opening up on the underside before it was even dry enough to spray!! - yes i used the same mortar mix. any ideas?
So why did you seal it and then epoxy resin it? The reason I ask is in your sealing video you don't do that.
Very good question which looking back I wish I would have answered that in the video. The epoxy turns the finish pure black no matter what color the epoxy is. Sealing first prevents that from happening so you can see that beautiful blue
@@MichaelBuilds ah, that makes sense. I poured my first table and then epoxy did they got that wet concrete look. This is good to know. Thanks!
You could also set that up to work with natural gas instead of propane if you wanted it in a specific spot only.
Oh Micheal, my deepest condolences for the loss of your Nonna. I was wondering why I hadn't seen anything recently as I LOVE your channel! I'm glad you are on the mends and back! You rocked this one outta the park btw!!
Why you don't use Cement All instead of MortarMix ? It's the same time to dry, but the Cement All is way smoother because it does not have little rock in it like the Mortar mix have. THANK YOU ! (IM asking because that's what the worker at Home Depot told me when I went to buy mortar mix)
That’s true but, when you use my method, you can tell the difference between the two so why not save yourself $7 a bag when you get the same results. Also, the Cement All doesn’t have quite the same dramatic effect that the Flow Control has on the Mortar Mix
Wow what a lovely table! Awesome work m8 - oh the inspiration for my garden kitchen/BBQ build!
I was wondering what you did to finish the resin you filled the imprint with? Is there a need to grind or sand the surface? Also is the heat output great for a group to congregate around in the colder months?
You should definitely cut some sort of relief holes/gaps in the bottom of your wood base. A slow leak in your tank and your sitting near a bomb with a fire on top! Cut on bottom because Propane gas sinks (NOT rises) with oxygen. You’re probably ok because your base obviously isn’t air tight, but peace of mind and longer life! But great idea. I made one of these after I saw your first video on concrete tables!
Dude you rock, great build and entertaining too! Just subscribe keep them coming.
Thank you so much Katrina! 👍🏻😊
Can you do white with your method?
Does the rapid set mortar come in white or is there another comparable brand that does? Oh another question, if you were going to do an island with an overhang of 12 - 16" would you add rebar or perhaps glass fiber?
Your videos are great man thanks for the inspiration!
Nice project, thanks. I did a top last month with a hole for a round Weber kettle grill - it's 2.5" thick and reinforced with both rebar & wire mesh. There is a minimum of 8" of concrete surface all the way around the grill. When I fired up the grill the first time the heat cracked the top (in one of the wider surfaces), fortunately there is enough steel in there to keep it together. Are you concerned that the inside corners of your fire pit hole will crack?
Steve G curious as well. Michael, how long did you get out of the propane tank?
On big green egg, top builds leave an inch or so air gap and base is suggested to raise above the surface with feet to produce an air gap. That should be enough to not transfer the heat too much.
Others in comments have mentioned this exact thing happening. and michael builds mentions his cracked from the heat on a windy day
@@awesomexistence can you direct me to a vid of this?
Good idea... but you the structure should be non combustible...check clearances....but more importantly..you’re enclosure needs cross ventilation. Surprised the manufacturer hasn’t mentioned this. Especially running on LP.
what is easiet way to add this?
does that trough have drain holes? I could see you getting it snowed upon....
great videos.
Thank you so much and yes, it has drain hols
How does the mortar hold up to heat ? Otherwise nice job looks cool or should i say HOT.
Also would it be good to had rebar for strength, when making the fire pit ?
In a flame controlled environment, the mortar is fine. But in a open flame or real fire pit situation it’s not good at all haha. And there is rebar in the top
@@MichaelBuilds ok good idea to ad rebar thanks
Man, that's a great camera!!
It even helped you lift the top into place!! What feature is that called?
:-D
haha! I love comments like these. :-)
Hi Michael, I'm on my second pour. First one I think I added too much water and when it came out it cracked into pieces!
Second time, It came out mush better BUT I could not get my mortar to mix like yours. I did it just the way you said and the mortar would not mix up enough to that consistency. It seemed impossible to get the hardened stuff off the sides. I used a professional mixer (which SHOULD mix even better than the drill). It is my 10 year dream to get this right and I finally had hope to try again after your video. What am I doing wrong? Please help me!
absolutely phenomenal channel, especially for just iphone filming. your effort really shines man, please please please keep it up!
Nice build!! I noticed you didn't use an air mixture valve below the burner. Did you eventually add one, or is it fine without it? Asking for my own build. Thanks in advance.
Absolutely love your video and I tried it myself with great success, so THANK YOU!
My question for you is how did you get rid of the coloring spots from the bag with the different lot number?? The end of the video does not really show the discolored spots. It appears its all one color at the end of the video.
@WMD No, made my own set up w/ adjustable regulator for $88
Did you pilot your screw holes in the pallet wood?
THANK you for the tip on "when to thread-tape, when not to thread- tape your fitting." Invaluable!
Nope. That’s why I love using those SPAX screws
This just made me want to get a cricut even more. Imagine all the designs you could make on concrete by making forms 🤩
What’s the best way to secure a concrete tabletop to the rest of the table? Anyone made a concrete island yet?
Simply glue it down with construction adhesive
@@MichaelBuilds Any recommended adhesive? FNG of DIY here.
Ya, know, I'm kinda thinking the Tagaryn Sigil in red in the end. And maybe dragons instead of Salamanders. But that will be in my table....
Awesome videos. What if I’m make something longer than the 8’ at the stores. Would see Seam when extending
I would like to see how to make a seamless length over 8' too if you have any ideas.
I don't know how I found you but I'm so glad I did. I totally love this video. I can't wait to give this a try but on a smaller scale. Thank you!
Lol 😂 thank you so much Lynn!
I am obsessed with your videos. I have made three small side tables using this technique. Each one has less worm holes than the last. I am using a recip without a blade to vibrate the heck out of the mold. You videos show you tapping with a mallet and the pour comes out smooth. What am I missing?
I completely enjoyed this video!!! I love the logo and everything and my condolences to you and the family on the passing of your Nonna. CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT VIDEO.
Thank you so much!
I have watched your other videos and have a couple questions.
What made you use rebar in this but not other tops you have done.
Also, your list here mentioned set control but you don't talk about it in the video. Do you recommend the set control? If so, how many per 55 lb bag?
Thanks
Honestly, you want to use metal reinforcement in everything concrete. Sometimes I just try to show off the strength of the Rapid Set products. I don’t do that anymore because I had too many viewers have issues.
You can use 1 to 4 packets of Set Control in one bag of 55lbs product but it’s completely optional. One packet of Set Control will get you an additional 15 to 20 more minutes of working time. The more packets you use, the more working time you get.
Man, just found your channel the other day, watched all your videos, and said "dang, I wish he had one on firepits!"
Lol 😂 see... I heard you haha
I really enjoy your videos. Great filming but also like someone else said, no expensive extra equipment. My question for you is about the rebar. Your first concrete counter you said you didnt need it why now. Thanks.
Love the videos! For your design I highly recommend getting a Cricut or a friend with a Cricut. You could whip up several whimsical designs and having them cut very quickly. Or hit me up and I can have my wife do them for you.
This is my next project according to my wife. Do you happen to have any kind of discount code to use with easyfirepits ? The link you posted is only the first part, the Burner and Insert will set you back another $2-300 so all in all you're looking at $500 for a fireplace insert. Thanks for all you do, I cannot wait to make this.
Michael, awesome awesome use of our stuff; makes us all proud and fuzzy inside! Really love the content and understand the time thing; condolences to you and your family for your loss. Let us know what you need for your next project; we'll see how we can assist. Check out the catalog of goodies; easyfirepits.com
Easy Fire pits.
If you scroll through the comments there is a gentleman named Paul Davies who has a question for you regarding shipping.
Perhaps you can look him up and reach out to him.
Thanks.
Hey guys, can you ship to either the U.K. or France?
Paul Davies Absolutely we ship all over the world daily. Reach out to us at 813-600-5592 or visit the website Easyfirepits decide what you want and the cart should fill in the price.
That is a freakin AWESOME fire pit table! You should look at getting a cutting machine like a Cricut or a Silhouette for the special inserts.
How many people thought of coronavirus when he described his sickness?
Lol 😂 I sure felt like I did haha
How do you guesstimate how many bags you need for a particular form? About how many cubic feet of pour do you get from one bag? It seems like it's about a half cubic foot per bag based on how full your 5 gallon bucket gets.
Yes these bags are half a cubic foot each. So your form is LxWxH divided by .5 and that should get you the qty of bags you need. I also can figure it out real quick by knowing that one bag will do a 2’x2’ square at 1 1/2” thick
Love the shameful plug on the twin peaks scene 😂
Lol 😂 I was hoping people would like that ☺️
now I am thinking about making one in bar height but with a wood/coal chamber and integrated grill/cover plate for grill partys,... thx for the idea
Hello Michael. This my first time checking out your channel and I actually love I the fire pit table and will try one myself. Great video
Thank you so much! Can’t wait to see pics!
Hey dude, for a more efficient way to create your ornate embossing, you could try 3D printing them. You can make some CRAZY things with a 3D printer. There is filament (HIPS) that dissolves in d-limonene...imagine the possibilities! Awesome work, BTW.
just finished my first concrete coffee table top for a street find base turned out great , and learned alot - going to try this project soon , Im having fun too ! thanks for the fine videos
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family for the loss of your grandmother.
It’s obvious how much fun you had with this one! 🔥It’s spectacular!🔥 Just think of all the good vibes added to the universe from gatherings around fire pits made by folks who watched you make magic. And then their friends made one... and their friends... You’re the epicenter of the good vibes ripple effect. I bet you never saw that coming when you started your channel.
Love the Twin Peaks at the end!
Thank you so much for commenting on that! I though more people would get a kick out of that but you’re the only one to say anything about it lol 😂
Hello! Made this and looking good but dried with cracks on the bottom. Is this unsafe? Can you recommend how to fix?
Well that is incredibly easy and I always wanted to know how to do this and I'm glad it came from you, you little teddy bear you! come here, I'm going to cuddle you 🙃🤗🐻🐾
Lol 😂
Are... are you in front of a fire pit right now?
What's a ballpark number for the total weight of the end product???
Well, If that isn't one of the best, most entertaining, enjoyable fun filled videos on TH-cam. I LOVE IT! Michael I almost think I could do that but I paid a fortune to have a pit built in my backyard. Man...I need some of your creativity I'm sorry about your losing grandma and that you weren't feeling 100%...but you sure do deliver well over 100%. I'm going to send your link to Peter, he'll love it. I am inspired! Well worth the wait...thank you.
Thank you so much Monty! Now if you and Peter could teach me how to put videos out twice a week like you guys, I’ll be lookin good lol 😂. Your my guy Monty!
Hi Michael. I love your show. I just built a fire table. Poured it last night. After 30 min of have the top on having fire going. The edges popped off
do you mean the concrete cracked in the edges?
Michael, Do you happen to know around how much your completed fire table weighs? I want to build a similar build, but with casters so I can move it around easier.
Once it is assembled, is it too heavy to move? This thing is awesome and I'd love to have one on my patio.
it is very heavy! My husband and I moved it but it was scary haha
I was inspired by your earlier video, the concrete table and started experimenting. After seeing the fire table I jumped in and tried to recreate your magic. It was awesome for the first 48 hours and then... well then it broke. I am assuming that the hole was too tight to the metal pan and when it heated up it expanded causing the top to break. Do you have any suggestions?
This is the second comment so far I have seen about this. Our first attempt at the concrete top cracked, but now I am wondering if there needs to be some sort of changes we need to make for this to not crack once it is lit...
Also michael builds commented above that his cracked also
Did you use construction adhesive on the base as you put it together?
Fantastic video! Very inspiring! But my husband and I both noticed that you are not wearing protective eye gear, mister. We are concerned for your safety. Do take care 😆
Hehehe thank you 😊
Absolutely THE BEST DIY guy on You Tube. Thanks for your show and creative projects.
Question. Could you have printed the pattern in reverse and sprayed it onto the back sticker part of the foam before cut out?
Then cut from the back side and when you pull the paper off the foam, the pattern would have come with.
Great stuff here! Love it! I'd like to know how heavy is that concrete top? One suggestion I think that would be very helpful. When you lay the rebar, run the two long pieces closer to the ends of the countertop , and lay the short ones in between them, not pass the ends of the longer ones, like you did in the video. . If someone lifted the table to move someday, Im thinking that end might snap off with the weight of the completed table . If you do it like I say, the lengths of the longer rebar would make it stronger, and keep it from breaking. I hope my explanation makes sense to you? lol
so how do you do this when they come in 2 ft 4 ft and 6 ft? Sorry we are very new to this sort of thing and our first attempt just cracked. I am not sure we have the tools to cut rebar if that is the case?
Michael, so sorry about your Grandma. Grandma's are the best. Glad your subscriber list is going up. You deserve it. Another great video. Love watching and learning from them and with the humor. Hope you are better soon. Get those flue shots.
going to try the table this weekend. I made a metal frame, and the form is done. Got 3 bags of mortar and 3 bags of "water on a bag." I 3d printed a palm tree using flex filament for the inlay, so we will see how that works out. I'm so worried about cracking the table, as I tried making a test top with countertop mix and it cracked in all 4 inset corners all the way thru.
Awesome video. When making a concrete table like this 1 1/2" thick, how much overhang can you have? Is 12" okay with the rebar in like in the video?
subscribed..... This is kinda what im looking to do with my build however, I want to incorporate a marine grade bluetooth stereo, and led lighting. I was also going to have removable solar power panels to charge a battery for the radio and then hide them inside the box when not in use. The only thing i may change is adding a sliding pull out door for the tank, on full extension ball bearing slides. I am a woodworker and have also worked with metals. Concrete is not my thing, but this looks easy. Thanks and good job!
dude. What am I doing with my life? why buy something when you can make it yourself! great video!
That is excellent, Michael! Regarding the custom cut paper design, my wife uses something called a Cricut for scrapbooking- it's like a little CNC machine for light to heavy paper & thin wafer wood stock . It would be perfect for these designs, since you can scan any design into the computer (or use a stock drawing) & it cuts it out. Thanks for the video. I'm definitely going get into concrete countertops.
First time I've seen you. I enjoy your sense of humor. Now for the constructive criticism part. You should not leave the valve on the propane tank open when this fire pit is not being used. Yes the key is a shut off valve but you can never be too safe around propane. I am now subscribing.
Hi, I really like the way you show the making of various objects. It's short, clear and precise, thank you. I think I'm going to do this project by adding a BBQ pan for my balcony where I currently live, this would be ideal for this place. Obviously I will adapt it in size, because I cannot make it as big. I will only have to change the tray for either cooking or relaxing fire. I was just looking to make my cheap BBQ by myself so the solution is perfect with that little extra in the hearth. And I will add rollers under the box so that it is easy to place it where I want.
Great Job Michael!
think i'll be trying this out during this Covid-19 downtime.
Question... I didn't notice, but did you add some fresh air vents in the base in case a gas leak develops? This way any gas leak will not build up and spoil your day (boom) .
I had same question
if someone does this can they please post a video or explanation as to how to do it? New to this and not fully able to visualize what this means, but many people have made this comment. Thank you!
@@nicolepiccini1370 Propane is heavier than air, so if there its a leak, it can sort of gather if not well ventilated. If that happens and it comes into contact with a flame/spark, which is not improbable with a fire pit, you can imagine what would happen.