Jank Posted December 30, 2024 Share Posted December 30, 2024 I started with some leftover wood from a previous project. Initially, I was using clay from my pond, but it had a lot of rocks, and from my digging on this forum, rocks are not ideal. Where the tuyere enters the box there are firebricks which I then covered with dirt, firebricks are also on the bottom which are pictured. One broke so I tried to situate it against the tuyere and they can be moved as needed. Looking for any feedback, there are a lot of posts on here, and everyone does the JABOD with their flavor, depending on the use case, materials, experience, etc. I am still looking to source a hairdryer or some air-moving device so not yet ready to fire up, but wanted any feedback as I go on this journey. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBones Posted December 30, 2024 Share Posted December 30, 2024 From what i see it looks like the tuyere needs moved back. The end will burn off if it is in the fire. When i did mine i put the tuyere in about like that, formed the dirt/clay around it, then slid it back so the last inch or so was a clay tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted December 30, 2024 Share Posted December 30, 2024 What Billy said. My first JABOD used a very thin-walled pipe that burned to a crisp in the first couple of firings. A heavy pipe (3/4”-1” schedule 40 black pipe or heavier) completely encased in the dirt fill is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jank Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 Awesome thanks guys, I moved it back as suggested, the pipe I am using is a 3/4" sch 40 black gas pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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