Fire pit ideas

[creekbottom02]

I might be able to get my hands on an old propane tank and I need a new fire pit for the back yard. I was thinking about using the end caps for a fire ring. Anyone got any pics or ideas (good or bad) on how I should build it. What y’all got

[TXBRASS]

I might be able to get my hands on an old propane tank and I need a new fire pit for the back yard. I was thinking about using the end caps for a fire ring. Anyone got any pics or ideas (good or bad) on how I should build it. What y’all got

Before my dad passed away, he built dozens of these. I made a few as well for gifts. He used a disc for the base, small piece of pipe or square tubing for the stem and usually horseshoes for the sides. I'll post some pics soon!

[TXBRASS]

I built this one for my wife when we were dating 12 years ago.






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[softpoint]

I built a bunch of them out of 18 wheeler rims. Still have several, gifted some to family. I made them short so they'd be easy to tip over and dump the ash out of, and put chain and pipe handles on them.

[Quackerbox]

I have 3. Built 2 but all three have wheels of some form. The two large ones are 60" across. Footrests if building it lower to the ground is a must. Using the edge of the pit will melt footwear with the quickness.

The large ones have sch 80 3'' pipe for wheels and solid round bar for an axle. Drain holes in the bottom are huge help as well

[Texas Grown]

From the end cap of a 250 gallon tank. 30" in diameter. The grate is removable. One of these days I'ma gonna build a octi-ring that the grate will sit in. That way there will be a shelf around the pit to rest food or whatever on. Legs are from some 4x4 16ga I had left over. The underside gets pretty hot.

The fish are biting and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go!

[RR 314]

If you are going to stay at the house, consider doing a concrete/stone pit. I poured one at the lake, lined with fire brick, and did stone on the outside and welded a grate for cooking. Granted, I have a steel pit at the ranch, but where more people will see it (and critique—you know who you are), consider concrete.

[Anvilheadtexas]

My wife’s pet project up at the farm. We joke that it can double as a bunker when the sheet hits the fan. It will be lined inside with fire bricks and stones on the outside. We got some good advice already from you jokers regarding the chimney - going to be an old school looking riveted pipe.

Estimated time of completion…winter 2026! Lol. Go big it go home!

[Firecuss]

BIG John Deere Rim

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I used an old BIG john Deere rim, t-post and old horse shoes.

[Zmaxhunter]

I built this firepit entertainment relaxation area last summer. Cushion storage and firewood storage. Looking forward to landscaping this spring.

[tps7742]

My wife’s pet project up at the farm. We joke that it can double as a bunker when the sheet hits the fan. It will be lined inside with fire bricks and stones on the outside. We got some good advice already from you jokers regarding the chimney - going to be an old school looking riveted pipe.

Estimated time of completion…winter 2026! Lol. Go big it go home!

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You have you a keeper there, rubber boots and a shovel when needed to work. Now you have control and trained her right. I have to admit, I have faile in the trading of my better half.

[hunt777]

great ideas guys

[7sdad]

Put two ends of the propane tank together and cut out a design.


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[BowPro73]

The best fire pit I've built is from a porcelain washing machine tub/drum. Added legs and expanded metal to the inside (floor). It's very lightweight and portable, and puts out an amazing flame. The air draws from the sides and the floor, and the upward direction of the flame draw sends the smoke upwards. Never have to move around to escape smoke. You'll find many chairs circled around it widening the perimeter because it gets so hot. The tub itself will get red and additionally assist with heat radiation. Here's a pic from the other night. If any of yall want some daylight pics of it empty, quote my comment or DM. An Instagram video link is below the pics to see it in action.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CXyEIiVDiVs/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY=

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[Critzen08]

[QUOTE=Anvilheadtexas;16567506]My wife’s pet project up at the farm. We joke that it can double as a bunker when the sheet hits the fan. It will be lined inside with fire bricks and stones on the outside. We got some good advice already from you jokers regarding the chimney - going to be an old school looking riveted pipe.

Estimated time of completion…winter 2026! Lol. Go big it go home!




That’s gonna be a bigun