Can you use a washing machine drum for a fire pit?

Urban Campfire Ideal 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.

What can I do with an old dryer drum?

Here are some ideas on how to use those parts:

  1. Create a fire pit: Use the metal drum to create a patio or camping fire pit.
  2. Make a container garden: That same metal drum is perfect for a container garden.
  3. Have a seat: Add a plywood top and bottom to the drum and create a very sturdy ottoman for your living room.

Can you use a metal barrel for a fire pit?

While there are many methods used to build a fire pit, it’s very easy to build one using a metal barrel. Only a few tools and a little effort stand between you and a cozy fire.

What do you put in bottom of fire pit?

What do you put in the bottom of a fire pit? You’ll want to start with a layer of sand at the bottom of the pit, and then top the sand with gravel, lava rocks, fire pit glass, paving stones or even bricks for your fire pit. Alternatively, you can simply use dirt.

How do I turn my old washing machine into a fire pit?

  1. Step 1: Prep Washing Machine. Use warm soapy water to clean inside and outside of washing machine.
  2. Step 2: Hammer Down Rim.
  3. Step 3: Tape Off Pattern.
  4. Step 4: Paint Drum.
  5. Step 5: Paint Piping.
  6. Step 6: Remove Painter’s Tape.
  7. Step 7: Assemble Legs.
  8. Step 8: Attach Legs to Drum.

How do I build a fire pit washing machine?

What can be made from an old washing machine?

Bearings and a casting the could be used for a wind turbine. The glass door. Makes a cool bowl or could be used as a port hole style window. The motor, could be used to power another project or you could add magnets and make a generator for a wind power project.

Does a fire pit need a bottom?