Fire Pit

[supremewhirlpol]

Someone had started a thread on the Deluxe forum about replacing their 2005 Maytag front load washer because the main bearing went bad, the machine started leaking and shorted out the board. I made the comment that the cylinders and clothes baskets in front loaders and top loaders make good drums for fire pits. Someone asked for pictures, will here they are:

This is the SS clothes basket out of a 2002 Amana TL that had a bad seal and bearing.

 

[supremewhirlpol]

This picture is the left over ashes of papers that I burned. I have to say, it works pretty well! I did not bother to take the plastic off the top...well, it's not there anymore! I'd say that fire got pretty hot judging by the discoloration on the outside.

 

[polkanut]

The perforated drum is excellent for giving the fire plenty of oxygen.

 

[yogitunes]

what a great idea!.....I wanted a stone pit myself, but this is better...thanks for the tip

 

[toggleswitch2]

oh Sandy, thinking of you, hon!

Lovely but a bit close to the earth, perhaps some bricks below?

 

[supremewhirlpol]

The drums with no center post seem to be the best ones for this.

 

[turquoisedude]

Don't show that to my Hubby!

'Cause he'll start building a fire in the GE pull-out dishwasher in the kitchen!! lol

 

[mikepaquette]

BAD BAD BAD Paul

Do not even joke about about a fire in a GE Pull out. Mike

 

[autowasherfreak]

I could use two or three tubs to burn on the tree branches and twigs that I have to pick up before I mow. I might check out the used appliance store by me on Tuesday and see if they have any I could have. If they do, I'm going to look pretty strange with them on the bus.