This is a safety precaution in case some of the debris flies out of the fire pit into your lawn or someone accidentally tipped the fire pit over.
Where to put a portable fire pit.
Even if know what to put under a fire pit on grass and apply it if you are planning to put a fire pit in your lawn always make sure you have a hose or a fire extinguisher nearby.
You don t need any tools and can construct and deconstruct it in under 90 seconds.
Then drill two 2 inch holes one on the side and one on the top.
I included a fire extinguisher not as a practical option for putting out your fire pit but more as a safety precaution.
Don t place it on a wooden deck unless you have a layer of bricks flat stones or a heat protective fire pit pad to go underneath the fire pit.
Too big for backpacking.
Salvage a tree trunk or another large chunk of wood that s cut flat on the bottom so it will stand on end.
Insanely easy to construct.
If you are hooking your fire pit into your main gas supply you will need to have the piping assembly installed by a qualified installer or gas supplier and they will also connect the fire pit to the gas supply.
If the fire gets out of control or someone accidentally catches on fire for whatever reason unfortunately it happens frequently with fire pits bonfires campfires etc your can suppress the flames.
Why this portable fire pit.
Using a portable fire pit is much simpler than digging a permanent installation in your back yard but you still need to do some preparation to protect your lawn from the heat of the fire.
If we were to go.
Portable fire pits vary quite drastically in design as well.
Some look like traditional non portable fire pits but are lightweight while others have folding legs and carrying bags.
The airflow underneath helps it burn cleanly and smoothly.
The swedish torch is an easy to build portable fire pit.
Portable gas fire pits are not meant for use inside of homes or enclosed spaces.
The two holes should connect in the center of the log.
Don t place it under a covered porch or under low overhanging tree branches.