Washing Machine Drum gone Firepit

wachine machine drum fire pit

I may have mentioned a similar tutorial before but I am so in love with the idea I had to point to Apartment Therapy’s recent post on how the size and shape of the drum inside a basic washing machine lends itself perfectly to being upcycled into a fire pit.

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  1. My Dad uses one this way for twenty years now and I can only recommend it.

    And if you happen to rip one out of an old washing machine, the window glass from the door happens to be a nearly indestructible big bowl for salads etc. So you should save this one too, while you’re at it.

    el-flojo
    Mar 11th, 2014 / 4:17 am

  2. This is a great idea! The finished piece looks — somewhat surprisingly — fantastic and modern.

    Jessica
    Mar 11th, 2014 / 9:23 pm

  3. Thanks for mentioning us again, Tina! xo

    Sarah
    Mar 11th, 2014 / 9:41 pm

  4. Great idea! I’ve been thinking of setting my washing machine on fire for some time now.

    Bill
    Mar 11th, 2014 / 11:14 pm

  5. Brilliantly done. The result looks great.

    Carl MH Barenbrug
    Mar 12th, 2014 / 7:57 am

  6. My hubby is an industrial washer dryer technician and old washer drums also make fantastic planters.

    debbie
    Mar 12th, 2014 / 10:09 am

  7. Looks like a must have to me.
    Thx for sharing.

    Ingo
    Mar 13th, 2014 / 5:27 am

  8. Really cool idea!
    i will try it, when my washing machine dies.

    Mac
    Mar 16th, 2014 / 8:59 am

  9. ooh, i really love this!

    Lauren O'Neill
    Mar 16th, 2014 / 5:09 pm

  10. What an interesting way to turn something old into something artistic! I’m trying to find your instructions and would very much love to see how this can be made from scratch! Did you mention what kind of washing machine did you get this from?

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    Mar 25th, 2014 / 1:52 pm

  11. There is a campsite at Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire, UK that does exactly this. They have a pile of old drums for use as campfires.

    Ian Fitter
    Mar 26th, 2014 / 5:13 am

  12. what a great idea and although its original tecnology, its something we can all learn from in todays modern marketplace.
    Good talking point too.

    john
    Apr 1st, 2014 / 7:48 am

  13. There is a campsite at Sower by Bridge, Yorkshire, UK that does exactly this. They have a pile of old drums for use as campfires. Thanks for sharing the useful information.

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    Apr 30th, 2014 / 7:58 am