The Fire Pit Thread

[Agent Orange]

Thanks a lot!
I'm planning on using small stone in between, sand would probably work better to keep from heating up the blocks but I want to make sure the moisture drains out to keep from rotting the ring.

It's actually just a 3' piece of 1/4" pipe with a flange welded on that I pulled out of the scrap dumpster on a job I was on a few years back.
Thanks!

That'll work! Can't beat free.

 

[Woodyjiw]

Yeah. Nice work @cantoo and @Woodyjiw
Woody is that a ductile iron Union pipe? Looks a lot like mine, nice thick walls. Should outlast me.

No sir it's just 1/4" mild steel.

 

[Haywire]

 

[svk]

I really need to make some of those and leave them in my garage to dry.

 

[USMC615]

Going to be interesting to see what happens to the paint when I get the fire going. Have to take pictures with my grandson 1st in case it burns off. No one around here had high heat paint in the right colours.
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That is slick Cantoo!!

 

[hardpan]

I really need to make some of those and leave them in my garage to dry.

I may be mistaken but I think I have seen Swedish candles made with green high resin wood like pine and no drying is necessary. Maybe someone with experience can verify?

 

[svk]

Probably would work.

 

[ri chevy]

Can someone explain the process please. I have never seen that. Looks real good. I'd like to try it.

 

[USMC615]

Can someone explain the process please. I have never seen that. Looks real good. I'd like to try it.

YouTube is full of them and the cut procedure. They burn for a long time. Look up Swedish Candle on there.

 

[ri chevy]

Ok. Thank you sir.

 

[svk]

Just rip cut halfway into the round three times which makes the top look like 6 pieces of pie. Then squirt lighter fluid into the cuts and light.

 

[ri chevy]

Cool! TY

 

[hoskvarna]

We have done some using elm. We did the plunge cut ones. Use a 24in and cut in 20in then come in from side to cut the plunge cut piece out, that side cut also gives draft. Soak the noodles in some diesel then put a handful down in hole and lite. Using the candle like that u don't really need a fire ring. Fun to make and watch burn!


Sent from hoskvarna hills

 

[Sebago Guide]

Here is the fire pit at my camp in Maine. Property is loaded with rocks and oaks. A couple of years ago, I moved a bunch to make the pit as I cleared. 6 foot inner diameter. Had a lot of fun with family and friends around that pit. Will add a few benches to it this summer. The deer/turkey and bird feeders are not too far from it, so its nice to sit back with a beer and watch the wildlife as they mill about.

 

[mn woodcutter]

It's definitely fire pit season

 

[Woodyjiw]

Just getting started, brand new pit as of 1 1/2 weeks ago. I got it sealed up Friday and had the first fire that night. I have to finish the landscaping around it and obviously pick out what blocks I'm going to use. I had extras of these and wanted to mock it up.
I also have plans for a removable stainless cooking grate. I just have to dig the material out of my shop and put it together. The lady and I are pretty excited we enjoy sitting at the fire!

Updates

This is the sleeve and 7/8" tubing I'm using for the cooking grate.

Installing pea gravel and blocks. I ended up glueing the blocks down, worked very well.

Finished it up and added some furniture. Also finished the landscaping but need to put down grass seed.

On to building the stainless grate.

It turned out well, cooked some chops on it last night.
The grate spins 360° and is adjustable in height about 6"s for more or less heat.

 

[hoskvarna]

Updates

This is the sleeve and 7/8" tubing I'm using for the cooking grate.

Installing pea gravel and blocks. I ended up glueing the blocks down, worked very well.

Finished it up and added some furniture. Also finished the landscaping but need to put down grass seed.

On to building the stainless grate.

It turned out well, cooked some chops on it last night.
The grate spins 360° and is adjustable in height about 6"s for more or less heat.

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Sent from hoskvarna hills

 

[svk]

Love the ingenuity from folks on here!

 

[Woodyjiw]

I also fabbed up a fire pit firewood holder.

Used 4 treated 2x4s, 3' of 2x4x1/8" tubing and 16"s of 2x3x3/16" tube.
Base width is 16"s it's 8' long and 4' high. Should hold just shy of a rick for the fire pit. I have about 25$ into it and a couple hours ( I hate painting )....

 

[ri chevy]

Excellent job! Looks great. Enjoy.