Fire Pit suggestions

[JRC3]

I think many still aren't aware of how much they can find searching, and especially for stuff like this many many ideas in Images.

Yep, I think I use Image search at least as much as regular searches. Your mind can process a picture way faster than skimming text, and things like this text can't convey.

Picture a standard Google search with text...Now look at it done with images.

 

[mikeinri]

Our pit is made of rocks we collected on different camping trips. Each one probably has a story but I can't remember them.

This is an awesome idea!

We burn all sticks that fall in the yard, as well as anything that won't make good firewood for the woodstove. Also burn old pallets when they age too much (these are used for outdoor firewood storage and seasoning). Also old Christmas trees.

Because we burn oversized stuff, and it's really more as a chore than family recreation, I just burn in a clearing out back. I don't burn when it's windy, and almost always burn right before rain or snow.

My neighbor has a nice fire pit area, which was built from those manufactured stones. Looks too nice for our semi-rural location (no manicured lawns here).

Mike

 

[iSpark]

I always google stuff first, then when I find something, or would like to expand on it, I move over to the forums I'm part of. It's how I found this forum.

Sometimes saying "google will yield better results" is true, and not done to be a smart ***, and I've seen replies for that sole purpose too.

 

[rslaback]

Here is the link to the one I built about 6 years ago. I fixed all the picture links just for you.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4206169#post4206169

https://scontent-msp1-1.**.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/p720x720/1399008_910171162343335_2598817971980576702_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_sid=e007fa&_nc_ohc=3ja6DKR6zkAAX_6fv8c&_nc_ht=scontent-msp1-1.**&_nc_tp=6&oh=138a694d01794eeeb090edd37c5ddc2e&oe=5EFB69E3

 

[Jackfre]

Visiting the kids this weekend we have just run the Solo Stove I referenced previously. Once the fire gets going it is smokeless, which both for yourself and neighbors is important. In the morning he will dump the ash, put it in the bag and done, until the next fire, in the front yo, backyard, beach or campsite. They are running about $250 on the season ending sales. When I first saw it I kinda harrumphed at it, but it is really a nice device.

 

[BD1]

Here's one I'm working on.

 

[Farmall450]

Visiting the kids this weekend we have just run the Solo Stove I referenced previously. Once the fire gets going it is smokeless, which both for yourself and neighbors is important. In the morning he will dump the ash, put it in the bag and done, until the next fire, in the front yo, backyard, beach or campsite. They are running about $250 on the season ending sales. When I first saw it I kinda harrumphed at it, but it is really a nice device.

That thing's OD is 19.5". That's a tiny fire pit for more than a few people to get around. Maybe the answer for city people, but I don't see that being practical out here

 

[NUTTSGT]

Here's one I'm working on.

I think that one requires a few more build pictures.

 

[GrundleJuice]

Outstanding. Can you cook on it, too? More pictures like NUTT suggested would be awesome if you have them.

Here's one I'm working on.

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[BD1]

Outstanding. Can you cook on it, too? More pictures like NUTT suggested would be awesome if you have them.

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The tank is my old well bladder type tank. This is the first one so it was time consuming getting the layout just right.

 

[niget2002]

We did the 'stacked brick' version at our last house.

Dug out the grass, leveled the area, put down rock for drainage, stacked the bricks in a circle, then put a few bags of lava rock inside the circle to finish it up.

 

[bdbecker]

Here's a gas fire pit I built.

Build details here:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=413634

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[Randy in Maine]

Ours sort of looks like this one (only we have a moose and squirrel design). We put it in the sideyard about 25' from the house. I dug out the dirt and put in a bed of sand about 8" deep under it and all around it. The neighbors all bring lawn chairs and we have a garden hose right nearby in case it all goes bad. It has been there for about 20 years now. Fires here are limited to about 2'x2'x2'.

 

[Jackfre]

That thing's OD is 19.5". That's a tiny fire pit for more than a few people to get around. Maybe the answer for city people, but I don't see that being practical out here

Well then, in the land of only a big fire will do, this bud's for you.

https://www.solostove.com/solo-stove-yukon/

The other thing I like about this SS is that there are almost no flying embers. Any time I see an open flame it makes me nervous. Last year in Jan/Feb we had 16 & 23.5" of rain according to my rain gauge. This year, 2.5 & 0.0". First time getting 0 rain in Feb since the 1840's

 

[JRC3]

A few years back a shooting buddy did a huge fall bonfire. All spring and summer he brought home all the skids from work and stacked them over a huge tree that had fallen on the acres behind his house. Of course there were tons of other wood piled on too, stacked as high as a person could lift and throw. The night of the fire there was a huge tailgating spread setup and maybe 100 of us. Then it came time to light the fire, going good so far...ahhh, ooooh, ohhhh...Then the mice started to scramble. Then all the half liquored mid-life men trying to stomp on the mice as they scrambled through the grass. We got them all. Heroes, all of us, saving the women, children and the house.

 

[kevlar_vw]

The company I work for makes a nice one...

https://www.hearthstoneoutdoor.com/cast-iron-fire-pits/4594350571

 

[Mattlt]

Here was my previous fire pit


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Why do people insist on roasting (burning!) marshmallow over 2' high flames?!?! Let the flames die down and roast them over coals, as nature intended...

 

[bdbecker]

Why do people insist on roasting (burning!) marshmallow over 2' high flames?!?! Let the flames die down and roast them over coals, as nature intended...

Try telling a kid to wait for a smore and see how far you get.

 

[CoogarXR]

Like others, I just use an old semi rim. I set it on 6 (I think) red bricks to give it some air intake at the bottom.

Like others said, your neighbors are pretty close. Don't burn on nights where people have their windows open. Nothing pisses people off more than smoke coming in their windows.

 

[tab2]

Took some granite pieces, split them, placed them, then had the stamped concrete put in around them. Really happy with how it came out and how it burns.

Deck is framed, but need a rough inspection, then do decking & rails.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

I have a Landmann fire pit I got for 40% off at the end of the season at Cabela's. It's a t least 15 years old and has been great.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/LANDMAN...orgia-Clay-with-Cooking-Grate-28337/205647547

Tommy

 

[NC.50]

Here is a company that sells the components using high quality stainless steel for longevity. No relationship, no dog in the hunt....just good high quality materials. EZFirePits.com

 

[LS6 Tommy]

Here is a company that sells the components using high quality stainless steel for longevity. No relationship, no dog in the hunt....just good high quality materials. EZFirePits.com

Very nice stuff, but if it burns anything other than wood it ain't going in my yard.

Tommy

 

[nmantas]

Older thread but I was recently shopping for a fire pit and read through these for ideas. I narrowed it down to Ohio Flame and Evergreen Patio, I ended up going with evergreenpatio.com because it was a little cheaper. 3/16 steel bowl should last forever for $300 shipped:

 

[Marctrees]

And it has patina that matches your pliers !!!

Marc

 

[nmantas]

And it has patina that matches your pliers !!!

Marc

Exactly! With use the red rust supposedly changes form to black rust (ferro-ferric oxide) just like bluing a gun and they tend to look nicer but will always be slowly rusting. The cover will not be exposed to the heat for the transformation and might need to be painted/coated but we'll see.

 

[Marctrees]

I like the look of it.

Are there drain / air intake holes in bottom ?

Marc

 

[nmantas]

He cuts a star shape drain on the bottom that you can see here:

 

[383]

I just gathered up some rocks....

 

[woodee]

Breeo came highly recommended to me by a friend. It's still on my wishlist though

 

[555]

I like these.

Junk washing machine tub. Dime a dozen.

I have a stainless steel tub!

 

[wafer]

I've had both "permanent" fire pits made of concrete/stone, and metal "portable" fire pits. I prefer the portable versions, which I can store out-of-the-way during off-season, and not have to walk around the pit or keep bugs & critters out during the off-season.

 

[Marctrees]

I just gathered up some rocks....

Very nice, looks like my mind's image of Walden.

Marc

 

[briann898]

nmantas, looks awesome and pretty reliable, but I would also consider of getting a fire pit spark screen for that one. This awesome article of the best fire pit spark screen has opened my eyes on the world of this simple thing, that can help any of us with cooking and making BBQ. It's cool when someone cares about such things.

 

[BetterDays]

Our relaxation spot before we split and stacked firewood

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[nadogail]

IMHO, When you want a low budget fire pit, Washing Machine Tubs are hard to beat.

 

[Old Steamer]

IMHO, When you want a low budget fire pit, Washing Machine Tubs are hard to beat.

Ditto on that. A good friend of mine uses one for a fire pit and has never had issues with it.

 

[volvosrock]

Here’s mine. $200 worth of boulders. 10’ round.


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[Bent Handle]

Here are a few things to narrow down...if you care about code each version will most likely have a different distance requirement from any permanent structure. Most areas around me are 30’ for open wood burning.

Built in or moveable pit?
Wood or gas?

 

[glentre]

A word about the Solo fire pits. Pros..... they produce a lot of heat, are double insulated, don't smoke and are portable. You can use them on a wood deck without any worries so the OP's small concrete pad is plenty big enough. Can even use them on grass with no problem. Next morning, you can put it in the bag that comes with it and store it out of the way or hang it in your garage. They also produce an extremely small amount of ash so cleanup is easy.

Cons.........they consume a huge amount of wood in a short period of time because they are vented from the bottom, producing a powerful chimney effect. As mentioned, they are small but plenty good for 4-5 people but not any more.