How Do You Build A Fire Pit With A Metal Barrel?
There are few things more enjoyable than a summer night full of stars, good conversation and a fire for outdoor entertaining. While there are many methods used to build a fire pit, it’s very easy to build one using a metal barrel. Only a few tools and a little effort stand between you and a cozy fire. Cut the metal barrel with your cutting torch. Most barrels have three ridges that divide the barrel into thirds. You’ll want to cut along a ridge of the barrel so that the bottom third can be used for your fire pit. Grind the edges of the cut barrel in order to smooth them down, alleviating the risk of cuts and scrapes from it. Measure the diameter of the barrel, and dig a hole matching the measurement. This hole should only be about 6 to 9 inches deep, as you want your barrel to stick up out of the ground some. Fill the hole with gravel. The gravel will allow any moisture to drain into the ground better. Drill holes into the bottom of the barrel with your drill. Seven or eight holes are
