Fire Pit Design Ideas

[leasecommander]

Thinking about building a fire pit, any photos of y'alls would be appreciated, not for the house for the lease.
Thanks,

[Smart]

Here is a thread that was going on the past few weeks....

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150071&highlight=Fire+pits

[Bill's Unlimited]

Just recently built one

I suggest 4' inside (this one is 7' on the outside).

This one is at the house. I did all the research online.

1. Dig 8 - 12" pad with cement and rebar
trick - put a piece of PVC in the ground to make the circle with string.
2. Work the outside - I used 6" limestone blocks - break them with a hammer down to size. Make sure you level as you go....
3. Use fire brick on the inside with fireclay to fill in gaps. Over time regular brick / mortar will deterioriate. Yes, this brick is a little pricey.
4. Fill in the void between the limestone and brick with cement and rebar (put some rock scraps in there too)- Mine too 24 80lb bags.
5. Fit your cap then mortar it in.
6. I used stove paint to paint the fire brick so it would all be black.
7. I layed regular brick on the inside with holes up so wood would not be in the wet dirt / water could drain / get ash out easier.

[leasecommander]

Here is a thread that was going on the past few weeks....

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.co...ight=Fire+pits

Thanks, should have looked there first.

[leasecommander]

I suggest 4' inside (this one is 7' on the outside).

This one is at the house. I did all the research online.

1. Dig 8 - 12" pad with cement and rebar
trick - put a piece of PVC in the ground to make the circle with string.
2. Work the outside - I used 6" limestone blocks - break them with a hammer down to size. Make sure you level as you go....
3. Use fire brick on the inside with fireclay to fill in gaps. Over time regular brick / mortar will deterioriate. Yes, this brick is a little pricey.
4. Fill in the void between the limestone and brick with cement and rebar (put some rock scraps in there too)- Mine too 24 80lb bags.
5. Fit your cap then mortar it in.
6. I used stove paint to paint the fire brick so it would all be black.
7. I layed regular brick on the inside with holes up so wood would not be in the wet dirt / water could drain / get ash out easier.

Very, very nice, that is what I'm thinking about, with all ranch collected native stone.