Washer drum for fireplace pit
This washer drum for fireplace pit dates concept again to my 2006 e book, Crafty Chica’s Arte de la Soul.
I noticed it within the photographer’s yard (thank you Big Nick!) and HAD to have it as a DIY! Nicely, just lately as I cleaned out some outdated information, I got here throughout the unique photographs and determined to share them right here with you!
The e book didn’t do that challenge justice, the photograph was so tiny! Here’s a a lot larger, juicier shot!
Washer drum for fireplace pit
Washer drums are fabricated from sturdy metallic. They’ll stand up to excessive temperatures, making them excellent to be used as a hearth pit!
Plus, they’re simple to seek out and comparatively cheap.
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The place to purchase a washer drum
If you wish to make this hearth pit challenge, first look to family and friends who’re shopping for new washers. See should you can have their outdated one and take away the drum.
One other concept is to verify with a washer restore firm, on eBay native and even Etsy.
Provides:
1 enameled washer tub out of your native equipment salvage yard
1 pre-made metal, diameter spherical pot stand, 16-18 inches spherical, (obtainable at dwelling enchancment shops, plant nurseries or Mexican Import outlets.
3 cable clamps, 3/8 inches (discovered at ironmongery shop). These are U-shaped bolts with nuts connected.
6 lock washers for the cable clamps.
Electrical Drill
7/16″ drill bit
9/16″ wrench or ratchet
Measuring tape
Felt tip marker
Hammer
A stout nail
Make the washer drum fireplace pit and stand
- Wash your tub completely. You should definitely take away any detergent residue or different supplies that might be flammable. Ley it dry.
2. On a degree floor, flip the washtub the other way up.
3. Flip over the pot stand, and middle it on the bathtub. Use the tape measure to be sure to’re centered.
4. . Take one of many U bolts, take away the nuts and use it as a making information for the holes you’re about to drill. Place the bolts at equidistant factors across the pot stand and mark the spots the place you must drill your holes.
3. Take away the pot stand. Take the nail and with the hammer, make an indentation within the middle of the mark as a beginning dimple for the drill bit. Drill out the holes.
4. Exchange the pot stand, and insert the U bolts, and thoroughly slip the lock washers and nuts on the within of the washtub. At this level it’s OK to maintain them free.
5. Flip over the bathtub on its new legs, and alter it till every thing is centered, then tighten the bolts with the wrench or ratchet till cosy.
Security Suggestions:
Needless to say whenever you construct a hearth, the fireplace pot (being metallic) shall be VERY sizzling.
Do NOT attempt to transfer it or contact it whereas a hearth is burning. Needless to say ash and small coals could drop out the underside.
Use warning and customary sense as to the place you place your fireplace pot.
Concrete, naked floor, or bricks are supreme spots. Should you place in your garden, be sure to have bricks or paving stones beneath, as you garden can catch fireplace should you’re not cautious.
Do NOT place it on a picket deck, do NOT place it beneath a patio roof, and do NOT attempt to use it indoors.
Don’t paint or apply something to this piece, as the fireplace’s warmth will add a country aged look to it.
By no means depart the fireplace pit unattended. A Weber BBQ lid, or a galvanized trash can lid out of your native ironmongery shop suits completely on the highest to forestall sparks from flying after you retire out of your fireplace.
The trash can lid will be had for $3.00, and outdated Webers will be discovered at storage gross sales for $10.00 or much less typically.
Take it to the following degree!
- When you’ve got a big yard and are having an enormous social gathering, make a number of fireplace pits and place them all through. Lay down a base of sq. patio tiles as a basis to set it upon.
- As a substitute of creating it a hearth pit, use it as a planter to your yard!
- Make a topper to u se as a seat or finish desk.
- Use as a holder for youths toys, blankets, and so forth
- Paint i and make an artwork piece!
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