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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:03:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:18:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: I have one of these. It's kinda cool. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/137980/61B2C3ABaaL__AC_SY355__jpg-1397818.JPG Never seen that one before |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:21:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:21:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tango-22: Never seen that one before Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tango-22: Originally Posted By Mech2007: I have one of these. It's kinda cool. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/137980/61B2C3ABaaL__AC_SY355__jpg-1397818.JPG Never seen that one before I originally wanted one of the Death Star ones. Right up until I saw the $2600 price tag. For 1/10 the price, I can just squint and pretend. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:23:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mech2007: I originally wanted one of the Death Star ones. Right up until I saw the $2600 price tag. For 1/10 the price, I can just squint and pretend.  Yeah, I’ve seen those. They are cool as hell but not that cool. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:24:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: https://www.solostove.com/ Seen these, but unsure if they’re worth $300? |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:26:56 PM EDT
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I bought a 42 inch ring from amazon and the blocks from Lowe's. I dug the center out with post hole diggers and filled it full of fire rocks for drainage. I also put a Venturi on one side for air flow.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:27:53 PM EDT
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This guy built mine a coupla years ago. He was cheaper then but seems to have stepped up his construction methods. His pits were 1/4” plate back then too. Ordered it and it was delivered 3 days later, pretty quick since he fabs to order.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:30:30 PM EDT
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Built my own and one for a friend.
 Cut a 55 gallon drum in 3rds to give the stone a certain size to work around. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:39:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tango-22: Seen these, but unsure if they’re worth $300? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tango-22: Originally Posted By Chokey: https://www.solostove.com/ Seen these, but unsure if they’re worth $300? I have one. You need to fill it up to get the secondary burning to eliminate smoke. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:42:14 PM EDT
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Look up smokeless fire pits. I have one that's all stainless and well worth the $350 pricetag considering you'll pay at least half that for one that'll be rusted out in a couple years.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:42:42 PM EDT
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Just dug a hole and paved around it with bricks.
Used an old disc harrow for the bottom. Gunny guarding the Dutch oven full of chicken and dumplings...  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:45:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.solostove.com/ Woot.com has them quite often under outdoor furniture. I got a great deal on a propane unit a few years ago. It has held up very well. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:46:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tango-22: Seen these, but unsure if they’re worth $300? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tango-22: Originally Posted By Chokey: https://www.solostove.com/ Seen these, but unsure if they’re worth $300? Definitely. I have 2. Bought a yukon at Christmas time.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:48:07 PM EDT
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 Attached FileI built this a few years ago and installed an old gas indoor fireplace and fire logs in it. Instant on and off, and no smoke, it’s awesome. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:50:11 PM EDT
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I’ve seen washer drums used, I have an old split rim semi truck wheel welded to a semi truck brake drum surrounded by cottage stone
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:51:16 PM EDT
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I went to a brick place, and they had kits that made a 10 foot circle of landscape bricks, and had fire bricks to make a three foot put in the center. My son and I did it in a weekend.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:53:08 PM EDT
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Not hard, stack concrete blocks in a circle or square. Mine has lasted 5 years and probably go another 5.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:53:48 PM EDT
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Built one today actually. 2 pieces of 8' x12" 1/8" steel bolted together. Turns into approximately 5' diameter. Then stacked a bunch of flat rocks around it. The 1/8" should be plenty thick. I would probably go 18" depth next time. I like large fires though.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:55:09 PM EDT
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In the process of finishing one now. The rings are stainless steel window well rings and go 48" down. Lava rock on the bottom, two vent holes in the back go into the hill side. Right now, the inside is bare, but I think I'm going to line it with fire brick. The outside of the ring is packed with crushed rock, so water will run down and not keep against the metal.
Once I finish leveling the slate / patio stones and filling in the gaps, I'm going to re-stack the concrete retaining walls and cement them in, with some more decorative brick / stone on the outside of the steel. 
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:55:10 PM EDT
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https://hammermetalwerks.com/
Made in Indiana, very durable, not sure about shipping. My brother’s place. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:59:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Seen these, but unsure if they're worth $300? Quote History |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 5:59:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fl-ar-fan: Definitely. I have 2. Bought a yukon at Christmas time. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/467703/20200201_183652_jpg-1397888.JPG Looks cool as hell. The Yukon $550! |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 6:00:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Abominable: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/348465/CAA0C778-CF28-480C-B00A-2B1FD0E71588_jpe-1397889.JPG I built this a few years ago and installed an old gas indoor fireplace and fire logs in it. Instant on and off, and no smoke, it’s awesome. That looks amazing. Great idea |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 6:01:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fl-ar-fan: Definitely. I have 2. Bought a yukon at Christmas time. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/467703/20200201_183652_jpg-1397888.JPG Hmm, stainless drum out of a front load washer machine, cost? Free! |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 6:02:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2020 6:04:53 PM EDT
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I bought mine. It had a metal bowl to hold the fire. When that rusted out, I got a big stainless mixing bowl from Amazon to replace it. It's worked out great. All I had to do was drill some drain holes.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 6:05:30 PM EDT
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I went with a blue rooster chiminea instead of a fire pit. No smoke or embers flying around when the wind blows, its nice. It's not for throwing a bunch of heat, but it's a nice fireplace.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 6:12:16 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2020 6:29:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2020 6:32:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2020 6:46:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: This is the one I built https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/98989/fire_pit_JPG-1397981.JPG you should take out some of the skinny bricks out of the bottom so the fire breathes. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 7:10:57 PM EDT
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I poured a 4x4 concrete slab fr this pit, the one at the last house was just concrete block in the dirt and I thought it was a pain the ass to clean, however it was 5x5 and you could put a whole pallet in it
 Plumbed it for the leaf blower this time, to force air up from underneath. Need to chop the inlet down to the gravel and make a metal grill for the firepit (the plastic grate lasted 1 fire ) ETA pallet rack wire decks were $2 each for a 4x4 so I've been using them a lot where I can Wife wanted a roof over the top and now its a never ending project. #1 Build roof, #2 fab up a hood and flue #3...... almost done , just gotta cover the concrete block with river rock & now wife wants a wider gravel pad #1 tear out existing pad border #2 form up concrete pads at corners #3 add 2' more gravel in all directions concrete encased posts next week I think        |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 7:25:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2020 7:29:22 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2020 7:41:40 PM EDT
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Firepits are great if you have a family. There are phases of life where the kids tend to wander off and do their own thing. The fire draws them in, and if you shove snacks at them they'll sit there and talk. It provides that opportunity to actually have a conversation.
I've been thinking about building a horno oven, if I can figure out where I want it to go. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 7:50:49 PM EDT
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 A guy I shoot trap with gave me the stone. A friend on the fire dept gave me the tractor wheel. I dug it out and the wife fitted the stones together. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 8:52:13 PM EDT
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Sitting at my Solo Stove Yukon right now. Love it.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:01:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kaylexty: I’ve seen washer drums used, I have an old split rim semi truck wheel welded to a semi truck brake drum surrounded by cottage stone Similar. Log truck rim surrounded by about four rows of old brick down by the pond. I wanted something that fit into the rustic environment. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:07:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryFor that price, I would expect 321 stainless. I like a nice hot fire, and 304 stainless won't hold up over time for that IMO. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:31:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:34:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By aeroworksxp: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/327887/Annotation_2020-05-02_213047_jpg-1398288.JPG Super nice! It’s a shame their isn’t a pizza oven above that fireplace. Still very nice though. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:35:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI’m intrigued. Is that the bonfire model? If so, what size wood do you have to find? Regular length ok? |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:36:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: This is the one I built https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/98989/fire_pit_JPG-1397981.JPG Mine looks just like that, but we used different colors for the small rectangle bricks. Followed the instructions for an $80 DIY fire pit. Ended up costing like $200. |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:39:33 PM EDT
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http://Carolinakettles.com
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:48:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: you should take out some of the skinny bricks out of the bottom so the fire breathes. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chokey: Originally Posted By Mach: This is the one I built https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/98989/fire_pit_JPG-1397981.JPG you should take out some of the skinny bricks out of the bottom so the fire breathes. you cant see it in the pic but the bottom bricks have spaces |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:49:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: you cant see it in the pic but the bottom bricks have spaces 
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:50:44 PM EDT
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I build my own out of a bladder tank a while back. Nothing fancy but I do plan to do some masonry work around it and make a swing out grill. It was one of a (very) few things that survived my recent tornado. Anyone that's sat around one on a chilly evening can attest, it's the fire, not the pit.
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:52:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mustangduckk: Mine looks just like that, but we used different colors for the small rectangle bricks. Followed the instructions for an $80 DIY fire pit. Ended up costing like $200. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mustangduckk: Originally Posted By Mach: This is the one I built https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/98989/fire_pit_JPG-1397981.JPG Mine looks just like that, but we used different colors for the small rectangle bricks. Followed the instructions for an $80 DIY fire pit. Ended up costing like $200. I went to the hardware store looked at what they had, laid the bottom bricks in a circle from 2 piles, and counted out how many I needed and loaded them in the truck. I dont need no directions. I think I spent $150 |
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Posted: 5/2/2020 9:53:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4ger: Built my own and one for a friend. https://live.staticflickr.com/7299/13684942164_0fa6c57053_b.jpg Cut a 55 gallon drum in 3rds to give the stone a certain size to work around. Mine is similar to this. Slightly bigger. Leveled off the ring and then laid 4 layers of the stones. Filled the inside with lava rock and set a fireplace grate in the middle to hold the logs up so they get air. It’s AWESOME. |
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