Thanks for the idea, this was fun to try… I used single cell blocks at a total cost of $2.65. I cut the side wall of one blocks to create the opening to the chimney and used that cutout as a door that controlled the airflow into the burn chamber. Uses 1/10 the fuel a traditional fire would and gives great heat control with my makeshift door and puts all the heat where I need it under a single burner. Next…. a Pizza oven!
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The “one” open ended block is not readily available. I checked Menards, Home Depot, Lowes and some smaller places. None of them carry that block.
Answer: sledge hammer.
Ive heard that some bricks pop or explode under heat and fire, are these bricks you are using fire bricks.
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Thanks for the idea, this was fun to try… I used single cell blocks at a total cost of $2.65. I cut the side wall of one blocks to create the opening to the chimney and used that cutout as a door that controlled the airflow into the burn chamber. Uses 1/10 the fuel a traditional fire would and gives great heat control with my makeshift door and puts all the heat where I need it under a single burner. Next…. a Pizza oven!
Good idea for emergency type use . However , I suspect that using clay blocks would be stronger. I am told that they withstand heat.