How to repair rust hole in firepit?

Question

My daughter gave me a firepit she got from her buy nothing group.  I purchased supplies to refinish and remove the rust, but she wanted to try it out.  There are now 2 rust holes - can it be saved??

Cheryl A · Answer

Hi Teresa

Here is some info I found to help you out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gD7LR1IiaI

https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBH_enUS787US787&q=How+do+you+fix+a+rust+hole+in+a+fire+pit%3F&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj5lvDD8uDpAhVJOq0KHfGXAMEQzmd6BAgLEBE

Teresa Lavender · Answer

Yeah - I saw that. It has an actual hole in it now, and this doesn't really answer the hole question. I am not sure the repair for the car would work on something that will have a fire in it. Thanks for looking though!

FrugalFamilyTimes.com · Answer

Here’s how we fixed our rusty outdoor fireplace: https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2012/08/how-to-fix-rusty-outdoor-fireplace.html?m=1

Teresa Lavender · Answer

Thank you - I suspect there is no hope for saving mine, as the rusted out spots are in the 'bowl' part. At least I can save the screen cover, and maybe we can use the frame of the base to make a built in one.

Becky at Flipping the Flip · Answer

I don’t think you can repair the holes at this point. You could try putting a small metal grill in there over it to hold the wood up a bit.

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