Things You'll Need:
- shovel flat & pointed
- rake
- wheelbarrow
- stakes
- string line& level
- hammer & rubber mallet
- broom
- 2x4 68 to 92 inches long
- tape measure
- tamper
- gloves
- spray paint
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Step 1
Choose location and determine the size of your fire pit.
60" outside diameter(OD) 44" inside diameter(ID)
requires 23 8x8 Roman stack Jumbo 23 4x8 caps
Double the number of 8x8's to double the height
84"OD, 68" ID
46 4x12 roman stack stone
23 4x12 caps
Double the number of 4x12's to double the height -
Step 2
Call before you dig.
Excavation: Drive a stake to mark center. Spray paint a 34" radius or 46" radius to mark the excavation area. Area should be larger than the fire pit to allow for adequate gravel foundation. Dig out and remove soils to allow 4" minimum gravel base. Excavated area should be level, clear of roots and rocks. Clear out loose or soft soils. -
Step 3
Gravel base: Use enough 3/4" minus to accommodate a 4" well packed base. For a 60" pit 10 cubic feet for a 84" pit 16 cubic feet.
Spread with rake only one inch of gravel and pack. Spread 2" of gravel then pack. Spread last inch of gravel to ensure exact levelness and compact. You must have a solid level base. -
Step 4
Base course: Spray paint 30" radius or 42" radius around existing center stake. Install 23 pieces of wall units along spray paint line and adjust blocks to make a perfect circle. Frequently check radius at several points around base course. Adjust blocks as needed with rubber mallet.
Repeat for deeper a deeper fire pit. -
Step 5
Cap Course: Install the first cap to span the joint below. Continue all the way around until all 23 cap units are installed. Adjust as needed with rubber mallet.
Place any remaining gravel around the base of fire pit a compact evenly.
ENJOY YOUR FIRE PIT AND USE IT RESPONSIBLY.
Comments
jessm said
on 7/20/2009 This sounds really intriguing. I'd love to see a picture of one!