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D.I.Y. fire pit ideas
With the colder weather approaching I thought it’d be a great project to create a fire pit for outdoor entertaining. I recently saw a fire pit made out of stacked wheel drums and thought it looked simple and rather effective. Anyone got any ideas or images of some interesting fire pit designs? - Thanks!
Community manager's note: Check out How to build a fire pit for expert advice.
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Re: DIY Fire Pit Ideas
I see this month's Handyman Mag has a story on building a fire pit. Seems like they are becoming very popular all of a sudden.
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Re: DIY Fire Pit Ideas
For those who like the washing machine drum look but can't find an old one, Bunnings is now selling something very similar - https://www.bunnings.com.au/glow-520-x-520-x-600mm-acheron-fire-pit_p3180659
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My Fire PIt I used a truck rim and a car rim and welded them togeter... works super.....
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Looks terrific. And looks like its really roaring. Great work.
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Re: DIY Fire Pit Ideas
Visitors to this discussion might also be interested in these projects shared by Workshop community members:
If you've been inspired to build your own fire pit, we would love to see it.
Jason
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Re: DIY Fire Pit Ideas
One idea is to use an old hot water heater, it is quite a bit of work, but is very effective
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Re: DIY Fire Pit Ideas
Visitors to this popular discussion should also check out @pformagg's fantastic fire pit here - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Outdoor-Living/Fire-Pit/m-p/16623
He used bricks as well as a washing machine drum.
Jason
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Re: DIY Fire Pit Ideas
I made mine fire pit from a truck rim and a car rim welled together. I also weled some small square steel plates on the inside to cover the holes in the truck rim so the hot coals would not fall out. I Also made the area for the Fire pit, it was were we had an above ground pool. So I named the area Wasapool...... Have fun....

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