the_stig 6,614 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 the lads knocked 2 of these up today in an hour for patio heaters stewie save me a drum http://landscaping.wonderhowto.com/how-to/turn-old-washing-machine-drum-into-awesome-outdoor-fire-pit-0141630/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 My boy has been using one of these for the last couple of years, last year hemade us one and they are great as a patio heater but I also use it as a rubbish burner.If anything they are too good at drawing and use a lot of fuel. But that said they are good to use as a barby with briquettes or charcoal just stick a grid over the top and cook on that. TC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 What a great idea cheers stig I will give this a go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 tc ----mine would have to stand on bricks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 On 16/03/2014 at 23:14, The Seeker said: What a great idea cheers stig I will give this a go look tidy as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,021 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 That might be a drum out of a tumble drier rather than a washing machine and if your going to get a washing mashing one make sure it isn't stainless or you won't weld ;egs on it normaly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 On 16/03/2014 at 23:18, fireman said: That might be a drum out of a tumble drier rather than a washing machine and if your going to get a washing mashing one make sure it isn't stainless or you won't weld ;egs on it normaly. could well be fireman ------ the lad made the legs then drilled and bolted them . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hot Meat 3,109 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 I'll be trying that, got some nice stone I think I'll get a mate to make some sort if rest for it out them rather than metal legs... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 hot meat--- 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 On 16/03/2014 at 23:27, the_stig said: hot meat---washing-machine-drum-fire-pit-patio-burner-incinerator-849-p (1).jpgwash-maching-fire-pit.jpg Ours is the top photo, but the ali undercarrage did melt so ours is up on bricks at the moment. TC 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 i want one now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
perthshire keeper 1,239 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 On 16/03/2014 at 23:38, the_stig said: i want one now i want a patio so i can have one of these as a patio heater 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clipo 871 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 On 16/03/2014 at 22:55, the_stig said: the lads knocked 2 of these up today in an hour for patio heaters stewie save me a drum http://landscaping.wonderhowto.com/how-to/turn-old-washing-machine-drum-into-awesome-outdoor-fire-pit-0141630/got one at my yard ill sort out for you mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,274 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 On 16/03/2014 at 23:18, fireman said: That might be a drum out of a tumble drier rather than a washing machine and if your going to get a washing mashing one make sure it isn't stainless or you won't weld ;egs on it normaly. Got some stainless arc rods here. not tried them yet with my cheap arc welder, but at work almost everything is stainless and repairs/fabrication by arc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted March 17, 2014 Report Share Posted March 17, 2014 The only negative thing I could say about them is that they are dirty, especially if there is any type of wind blowing, all the ash gets blown out through the holes. First time I used ours I just lit it on the patio, what a bloody mess after it, and once started there is no moving them. TC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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