Hello I Am After A Firepit Lid Can You Suggestions Me . These are the measurements for the lid.looking at the measurement on photo u can zoom in the photo it is 47cm by 47cm
Hi @Matt2024,
Unfortunately, I have been unable to find a lid that is premade that would be suitable, so you'd have to either manufacture something yourself, or have a local metal fabrication shop make something up for you.
The best option I can think of is to use a sheet of steel, like this https://www.bunnings.com.au/australian-handyman-supplies-600-x-600-x-1-6mm-hot-rolled-mini-sheet_p0914974 . You can trim it to size using an angle grinder or aviation snips. Any cut edges and corners should also be filed smooth to remove sharp edges and burrs.
You can then add a metal handle to aid with lifting the lid or attach a couple of eye plates to the top of the sheet, then use a piece of steel rod as a removable handle.
If you wanted, you could also add some steel angle on the underside of the sheet, so it sits neatly in the firepit.
I'd also suggest painting the lid with https://www.bunnings.com.au/white-knight-500ml-pot-belly-black-high-temp-heat-resistant-paint_p1563201 to help protect it from any residual heat after closing up the fire pit.
I'd recommend using the lid as a protective/weather cover only once the fire and embers have been completely extinguished and the fire pit has cooled. Keep in mind that the steel and handle can remain hot for some time after use, so avoid handling them until they have cooled sufficiently.
Allow me to tag @R4addZ, @Noyade and @Dave-1 to see what they'd do.
Let me know what you think.
Jacob
Hi @Matt2024
I'm struggling to see where the 47cm x 47cm measurement comes from as the fire pit is 18cm and by scale the surround isn't going to add 29cm to that so what are you trying to cover?
Hi @R4addZ,
They've used a tape measure with both metric and imperial measurements, so the 18 you can see is inches.
47x47cm is roughly correct.
@JacobZ
Don't you hate that, another Doh moment!
@Matt2024
I would be searching out your local mens shed for this as they would have the gear to make up a custom lid. You need to use either stainless steel or possibly Aluminium for this as even when painted, normal steel can rust and leave hard to remove stains. Another option is to get it made to cover the entire top so that it can turn over the edges to keep water out and have less chance of the wind lifting it off.
Good Afternoon @Matt2024
I was thinking along the lines of Aluminium like @R4addZ suggested. Something large as the pit plus the wide edge would be good. A couple of handles added would make it perfect. Maybe even a lump of steel or a brick attache dto give it weight.
As an alternative how about Jumbuck 55cm Fire Bowl Black But you are only after the bowl to use upside down. A single handle attached at the peak would be good. This wont stop water endtering is the only problem but will hide the firepit. There are other firepits available at Bunnings that you can flip upside down :) but they do get more expensive.
Dave
"have a local metal fabrication shop make something up for you." - @JacobZ
Same thought Jacob - aluminium checker plate with handle. Or if it is not exposed to the environment - specrite panel that could double as a chopping board near a barbeque.
