How to Make a Fire Pit Table From an Old Grill & an Old Table

Fire pit tables are ideal for evening entertaining. The fire pit in the center of the table can create a warm ambiance for your family and guests. Instead of purchasing one, you can make a fire pit table using an old grill and old table. The bottom of the grill will act as the fire pit. A hole cut out of the table holds the bottom of the grill. Select an old wooden table that will complement your outdoor entertaining space for the project. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Place the old grill on a work surface. Take the lid off of the grill. Turn the bottom half of the grill upside down in the center of the old table. Transfer the outline of the bottom half of the grill to the old table using a pencil.

2

Drill a hole through the table inside the pencil outline with a 1/2-inch drill bit. Slide the blade of a jigsaw through the hole. Cut through the table to the pencil outline, then run the saw along the line to cut out the hole for the bottom of the grill.

3

Spray the bottom half of the grill with black stove spray paint. Allow the paint to dry for at least four hours and apply a second coat. Allow the second coat to dry for 24 hours.

4

Put the bottom half of the grill in the hole in the table top. The lip of the grill should rest on the table and hold it in place.

5

Fill the bottom of the grill with a 2-inch layer of sand. Place five gel-fuel cans evenly around the sand. Stack river rocks around the gel fuel cans so that they are covered except for the can openings.