Convert extra 22 into firepit?

n1ascar · March 17, 2020, 05:35:30 PM

Hi All
Long time lurker but first time poster!
Have a a extra 22 that I want to convert to fire pit. Wanting suggestions on how much to cut off of each leg. Thanks for any help.
Kris

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LiquidOcelot · March 18, 2020, 12:32:29 PM

Take the legs out and place it on the ground on the sockets, they are pretty sturdy just like that. Could always get those bricks to lay around it too

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bamakettles · March 18, 2020, 12:53:10 PM

Also, this is only allowed with newer kettles. Do that to an oldie and face the wrath of this group lol!

n1ascar · March 18, 2020, 02:00:05 PM

For those interested. I ended up cutting off 10in off of each leg.
Mission accomplished. Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

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n1ascar · March 18, 2020, 02:05:58 PM

Here is the result.

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bamakettles · March 18, 2020, 04:18:30 PM

That'll work, plastic handles = modify it however you like! : ) S'mores in your future!

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Red_5_Wrangler · March 19, 2020, 05:11:19 AM

Quote from: bamakettles on March 18, 2020, 04:18:30 PM
That'll work, plastic handles = modify it however you like! : ) S'mores in your future!

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And also swap out the plastic handles or they will melt on a fire pit. Have fun.

MacEggs · March 20, 2020, 10:13:55 AM

All good ideas! You will enjoy it!

I made a couple kettle firepits over the past number of years.
One 22" and one 18".

I was leery of the "wobble" factor, so I fabricated a stand.

Works great!

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jhagestad · March 20, 2020, 11:01:37 AM

@MacEggs great idea!!! Looks really well made too!

blu082003 · March 20, 2020, 01:03:00 PM

That's awesome

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bamakettles · March 20, 2020, 01:05:18 PM

I like the red one (big surprise lol).....The built in ash pan is nice.

MadGasser · April 03, 2020, 01:10:37 PM

Did you make those or have them made? Is wrought iron?

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MacEggs · April 04, 2020, 12:57:51 PM

Quote from: MadGasser on April 03, 2020, 01:10:37 PMDid you make those or have them made? Is wrought iron?

@MadGasser , I made them using steel.
I had the flat-bar rolled into rings at a machine shop.
It's very inexpensive to do. I did the welding myself.

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