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MRS.MacLaren decided it was time for a new fire pit.
We already have one, but on 16 acres, there is room for another.
Lol, at any rare, I learned just how bad out shape I'm in.
I swear, theres no way I could put in 8 hours of real work.
****, I prolly couldnt put in 4 hours of real work.
As for now, I'm takin a little break, already unloaded the fire pit and 30 bags of mulch, but what really wore me out was that mattic!
I needed to take the top off the ground around the fire pit- to include all the area of the pit. Man, I'm suckin wind already!
I'll get some pics up tonight of it finished.
Wish me luck lol....

Here's a quick pic.
The wife and daughter are arranging some rock....

Nice! Firepits are always nice to have

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑

Sat May 02, 2020 5:25 pm

Nice! Firepits are always nice to have

Thank you :)
Yes, I agree. They are very relaxing among other things.
Plus, I do love a good roasted marshmallow :cool:

Looking great MacLaren!
I need to make one sometime.

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Sat May 02, 2020 10:17 am

I needed to take the top off the ground around the fire pit

The Meat man wrote: ↑

Sat May 02, 2020 7:48 pm

Looking great MacLaren!
I need to make one sometime.

Thank you.
And, it would be really easy to make one. No need for a kit really.

Seriously, though, the fire pit is a great idea.

I've built them everywhere I have lived...minus base housing. Easy to whip a basic one up in a weekend but if you are like most folks (me included) you'll add on and improve it as you go. I have done them almost every way imaginable....hole in the yard, sand, gravel and pavers...cut off 55gal drums...26in harrow disk off the farm, sand and pavers....washing machine drum (find a stainless one if you want it to last)...all the way to full blown fireplace with brick chimney. The only limit is your imagination (and/or HOA rules and regs).

Some ideas....

https://www.solostove.com/

https://hammermetalwerks.com/

http://Carolinakettles.com

https://www.wilkesbadasspits.com/

https://cowboycauldron.com/

Doc Dan wrote: ↑

Sun May 03, 2020 9:08 am

Seriously, though, the fire pit is a great idea.

Lol, thanx Dan.

OldHoosier62 wrote: ↑

Sun May 03, 2020 12:08 pm

I've built them everywhere I have lived...minus base housing. Easy to whip a basic one up in a weekend but if you are like most folks (me included) you'll add on and improve it as you go. I have done them almost every way imaginable....hole in the yard, sand, gravel and pavers...cut off 55gal drums...26in harrow disk off the farm, sand and pavers....washing machine drum (find a stainless one if you want it to last)...all the way to full blown fireplace with brick chimney. The only limit is your imagination (and/or HOA rules and regs).

Some ideas....

https://www.solostove.com/

https://hammermetalwerks.com/

http://Carolinakettles.com

https://www.wilkesbadasspits.com/

https://cowboycauldron.com/

+1

This is mine. Stacked paver bricks on concrete. No mortar.

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑

Sun May 03, 2020 4:59 pm

This is mine. Stacked paver bricks on concrete. No mortar.

Very nice!!
I like that.

I need to build a new one. I spent the day mowing the lawn and building a raised bed garden. MacLaren, you aren't alone in being out of shape my friend! Spending all day in a car doesn't help the situation. Still, nice job!

bearrowland wrote: ↑

Sun May 03, 2020 6:59 pm

I need to build a new one. I spent the day mowing the lawn and building a raised bed garden. MacLaren, you aren't alone in being out of shape my friend! Spending all day in a car doesn't help the situation. Still, nice job!

Thanx Barry!
And, best of luck my friend.

I love a good fire pit. Mine is big and pretty rustic but it gets a lot of use! Here is some slow mo footage from last night.

Great project. Take your time, you don't want it to be too painful.

Bloke wrote: ↑

Sun May 03, 2020 2:09 am

MacLaren wrote: ↑

Sat May 02, 2020 10:17 am

I needed to take the top off the ground around the fire pit

Bloke, that nice gentleman could outwork me....