Because I'm still living the apartment life, I have yet to experience the horror that is watching an expensive appliance that I bought with my hard-earned money break right before my eyes. RedditorMinistry_Eight, however, was not so lucky. Instead of doing what I'd do in the situation and crying for way longer than is socially acceptable, the clever crafter used the dud's inner drum to create a fire pit that's perfect for ringing in spring and summer the right way!
This is the drum in question. It didn't look like much at first, but creative minds see potential where the rest of us see junk. Reddit / Ministry_Eight
Here's everything he used to get the job done. Reddit / Ministry_Eight
Before diving in, the Redditor rounded up an angle grinder, a cutting wheel, a sanding disk, some high-gloss black spray paint, nuts and bolts, six heavy-duty screws, and a drill with a halfinch bit. You should also have safety gloves and goggles on hand if you decide to recreate this project!
First, he used a cutting wheel to remove the lip of the drum. Reddit / Ministry_Eight
He cut out the standpipe as well. Reddit / Ministry_Eight
After that, he sanded down any rough edges.
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