fire pit help

[pricey106]

I got sick off buying 100 dollar pits from Lowes or home depot. I built my own. I cut the bottom third off a 55 gallon drum, and screwed 1 1/2 inch angle iron legs to it. Then drilled half inch holes every 2 inches over the whole thing. Already had the drum and angle iron, only had to buy screws.when the drum rusts out I will salvage the legs and get a new drum. This year I am upgrading it to nuts and bolts. The screws are getting loose but they held for a year and are still strong. I even have a grill attached to it.

 

[Applesister]

An old tractor tire rim? sand might work as an insulation in the bottom. Making the removal of unburnt 'items' easier, sifting thru the ashes. Whoever did the outdoor fireplace at Ram's house certainly had an eye for design. I know what my favorite room in that house would be.