Recycled Steel Fire Pit

by Justin Thomas on June 5, 2005

firepit_02.jpgHere’s another recycled creation from John T. Unger — it’s a fire pit made of 100% recycled steel, called the Great Bowl O’ Fire. The piece is a bit of a visual pun, because it is hand cut with a torch from decommissioned propane tanks! The heavy steel of the pit actually radiates heat like a wood stove. John also makes matching torches.

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John T. Unger June 5, 2005 at 2:22 pm

Thanks again, Justin!

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john t. unger studio June 5, 2005 at 3:17 pm

People Are Talking, People Are Buying Too

Two new reviews came in this morning for the Great Bowl O’ Fire. This brings us up to 20 reviews and links, not counting discussion lists etc. Wow. Check Recycled Steel Fire Pit: by MetaEfficient out and hippyshopper: Recycled fire bowl. Both of these …

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Trish June 9, 2005 at 11:18 pm

Looks beautiful, but this kind of outdoor heating is pretty bad for the environment, no?

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Trish June 9, 2005 at 11:19 pm

Looks beautiful, but this kind of outdoor heating pollutes the air unnecessarily, no?

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Justin June 10, 2005 at 1:05 am

Perhaps, but an occasional open fire seems fine to me. I’m working on getting rid of my car instead.

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Jason June 23, 2005 at 2:15 pm

Just don’t fall on it.

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Paul July 24, 2009 at 6:41 pm

@ Trish: indeed. humankind would have been much better off if it had remained huddled at the dark end of the cave.

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