Fire pit from washer drum

There comes a time when things break down and need replacing.

A recycled washing machine drum makes a clever and contained campfire firepit. On an all-girls semi-wild camping trip with one of my best friends and our daughters in we stayed on a fantastic campsite on the edge of nowhere, Hill Fort Tipis in Pembrokeshire. For the next 3 years I positively willed our poor washing machine to break down and finally it has, after 15 long and over-worked years. After all that drudgery it deserved a reincarnation. A firepit in a recycled washing machine drum is one of the safest ways to have a fire in your back garden. It contains the fire, making it great for small spaces while still providing heat and a cooking space if needed.

Fire pit from washer drum

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How do you clean it or return it to original silver colour Loading My washer is a Maytag! Email Required Name Required Website.

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Finally, a real reason to set your washer on fire. Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases made through the links below may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. After all, people replace their washing machines all the time. That leaves a lot of drums just lying around waiting to be repurposed into fire pits. Use your angle grinder with the cut-off wheel to strip the drum of any plastic, including the plastic rim and base. If you want a cleaner look, you can cut away the top lip of the drum. If desired, remove the metal top lip and grind it smooth with the flapper-wheel. Years of soap scum and other nasty residues mean that a cleanup job is probably in order. If not, you may need some steel wool and serious elbow grease.

Fire pit from washer drum

There comes a time when things break down and need replacing. Well instead of tossing the washing machine that failed after many years of use, I decided to turn it into a fire pit. Once the paint is dry you can add legs to the bottom or leave it as is. It can be slightly buried in the ground or set on a flat stone or rock bed. Then enjoy the warmth of your new fire pit! Introduction: Washer Drum Fire Pit. If you don't have an old washer, you can always check your local scrap yard and pick one up.

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You could possible do something we do in the gun smithing community called cold bluing Loading Thank you for sharing with me on Trash2Treasure Loading I doubt it though. Then enjoy! Email Required Name Required Website. Thanks for stopping by Loading Trash2Treasure Loading Curiosity — do the sparks get through the holes in the outside? Any color of paint will work and allows for your own unique flair. Great fun though. Find firelighting tips in how to light the perfect campfire almost every time. Introduction: Washer Drum Fire Pit. It makes sense to me that a grill might help air flow — let me know if you find one that fits to experiment with.

Everyone with a bit of space in their backyard should have a firepit.

I used a high-temperature black paint that I picked up from my local hardware store. Once the paint is dry you can add legs to the bottom or leave it as is. Pan-cooked outdoor deliciousness! Type your email…. Click for more info on garden campfires , how to light a fire and a scrummy urban cookfire pudding recipe or a good campfire recipe book to try. Thank you for sharing with me on Trash2Treasure Loading Pingback: How cool are these firepits? Find a suitable spot see my post on urban campfires for safety considerations and light it as you would for any fire. How do you clean it or return it to original silver colour Loading The firepit drum can get very hot so ensure children are aware of this and keep a close eye on them if cooking sausages or marshmallows. So often I want to sit out with friends but it just gets too cold, this would be perfect. Thanks for reading Loading Discover more from Kids of the Wild Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive. Piling large stones around the outside for as in the campsite photo above helps keep children at a distance but beware as stones can get very hot and explode out from the fire.