Does it hold up to repeated use? I alwaus thought they were kind of thin and would break down after a few good fires.
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Actually looks better than most store bought ones too
Make sure that you drill a hole in the drum. They are full of shot to self-balance. If you heat them up with a fire the pressure inside will increase and it can explode and spray hot shot all over the place.
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Work great, but they don't last very long as burn barrels/pits thanks to the thin metal and the haevy rusting that occurs.
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So do crusher cones.
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can confirm o7
Yes they do
And did you bring the smores kit???
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I prefer dry stacked bricks, a bit less hot to accidentally touch the edge.
I can build it. I have the technology!
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Why have I never thought of this. I even have a dead washer in my basement I was unsure what to do with.
I might be re-provisioning it's drum.
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Washer dryer combo.
My old boyscout leader had a set up like this.
I like to keep the door window as a pyrex salad bowl
I'm confused about the near ubiquity of fire pits, at least in the US. I mean, the world is getting hotter and hotter and people want a fire pit in their yard?
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We had one in scouts for a few years, it was legitimately amazing. Had to be careful not to touch though.
They also make really great compost bins.
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Used crusher cones are awesome.
Zero waste! Love to see it.
That's an excellent idea! I would think a dryer drum would work for this also.
Like a diy solo. People forget the first two part of RRR are reduce and REUSE. Love repurposed stuff, and this is a great way to do just that.
Except refueling. Cut the upper half out on the side?
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