Firepit Question

aczlan · Apr 12, 2020

Looks about the right size to drop a tractor rim into. Try your local tractor dealership or ag tire dealer and see if you can get a rusted out rim to drop into the middle.

Aaron Z

denchen · Apr 13, 2020

Would putting a drum slightly smaller than the inner hole in the middle, then pouring a mix of fire clay, in between the drum and stones work. And as a after thought, what about mixing in say some fibre glass fibres in with the clay. I`ve no idea if it would work, I`ve not seen a firepit.....

dougtrr2 · Apr 13, 2020

Build bigger fires to keep their feet away.

I think any long term solutions are going the involve taking it all apart and starting over. If you are committed to mortar, take it apart and do it right. If you have access to more rocks I would try to find some larger flat rocks. Then rebuild the pit with loose rocks, no mortar and top it with flat rocks. Make it so the flat rocks are solid and won't fall off. Let's us know when the next wienie roast is.

Doug in SW IA

Egon · Apr 13, 2020

Consider using an angle grinder with a concrete blade, hammer and chisel to shape the rocks for a dry fit. Done properly it will last and look much better than grouted rock.

The rocks may cut much easier than you think. If the rocks are larger add a hammer drill and feathers and wedges for really nice cracks.