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Old Dec 6, 2014 | 07:46 AM
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Widow Maker Fire Pit?
Would this work? First, you'd have to safely remove the tires... but maybe better than scrap?

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Old Dec 6, 2014 | 07:56 AM
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that is a great idea
 
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Old Dec 6, 2014 | 08:40 AM
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Lightbulb More air flow??
It seems like it would make a better fire if it had more airflow.....but it does look like it's burning just fine in the pics.
Looks like it would be perfect for the hunting cabin or my boys Scout troop
 
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Looks good, wouldn't cleaning the ashes out suck though?
 
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Looks good, wouldn't cleaning the ashes out suck though?

Put it on it's side and kick it around the yard a bit. Self-cleaning.


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A fire pit would be about the only thing a WM is good for.

Cut a few designs in the side to dress it up and it should work

 
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Love the grill cut outs, I recognized my '55 grill (top left) right off.
 
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Now I know what to do with the five I have laying around!
 
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Just a note, mine is made from a rear tractor rim, slightly larger than a WM
 
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They could make good vice or grinder stands, too.


 
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I use a drum out of a washer or dryer.
They work great. And are lite to transport
without putting your back out.
 
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i have been using washing machine & dryer tubs for burn barrels for a long time too
 
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Dutch oven cookin'! Nothin better than cast iron, boys. Okay, this ain't cast iron, still.
 
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