Steel for DIY Fire Pit - Advice Needed

[woodlandfarms]

we actually use the tire rim. works great. put some rocks around it and it kinda has rusted up and blends in.

 

[dragoneggs]

I like the rim idea, especially from a recycle standpoint. I still want to fabricate something a little bigger. I guess around here it is hard to find big rims!

 

[Shield Arc]

Way, way back in my wood burning days. I built several wood stoves, and fire place inserts for friends, and family. Can't say I ever built a fire pit tho. I always used 1/4-inch thick material, but also used fire brick.

 

[HeLa]

Way, way back in my wood burning days. I built several wood stoves, and fire place inserts for friends, and family. Can't say I ever built a fire pit tho. I always used 1/4-inch thick material, but also used fire brick.

VERY cool

 

[sixdogs]

Just get an old tractor rim. Modify as you see fit. I've had intentions for this one, but it works fine as is.

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Agreed. The best ones I ever saw were no more than big and wide tractor rim. Auctions and tractor boneyards are where to look if interested.

 

[Walkin Horse]

I took an old burned up floor fan from the barn and cut the guts out of it. I have used it a year and it may last another year. I save the blades out of it also. I'm going to mount them on top of my mule to make a helicopter out of it.

 

[roadhunter]

Just get an old tractor rim. Modify as you see fit. I've had intentions for this one, but it works fine as is.

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This. If I ever build one that is what I would do.

 

[BethelHntr]

Crusher cones that have been retired work real well as a fir pit, They can be found at your local gravel crushing pit.

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[Dutch445]

where do you get them???

 

[bcp]

Several times an anti-warp rim has been mentioned. How about making that rim 3 to 4 inches wide, and level, for a food warming place.

Bruce