Steel Spheres

[elvis]

Anyone seen one of these? I got the idea from this website: http://blog.custommade.com/house/mel...que-fire-pits/

They are making some killer fire pits. But I have never seen a premade sphere. Any ideas?

[aametalmaster]

My buddy has 2 of them about 32-34 inches in dia. They were used as channel markers in a big lake close by...Bob

[Jimmydoc1]

Wow!

That second picture is beautiful and tragic at the same time.

[Jimmydoc1]

And btw, I would love to have one if there is a source near eastern NM or west TX...

[aametalmaster]

Here you go http://www.blueoceantackle.com/spher...teel_buoys.htm ...Bob

[stickermigtigger]

That second picture is beautiful and tragic at the same time.

Firing it up would be too depressing.

[elvis]

Thanks Bob! Now to find one for cheap.

[Burnt hands]

elvis,

Here are some companies who manufacture pressure vessel ends.

http://www.cmforming.com/tankheads-and-accessories.htm

http://bakertankhead.com/products/tank-heads.htm


Of course they are probably more $ than the channel marker buoys Bob found.

The type you want are the hemispherical ones.
Non-ASME ones are cheaper.

There is probably a manufacturer near you.
Get 2 and make your own sphere.

King Metals sells steel hemispheres up to 12" in diameter.
They also have a 12" stainless sphere for around $300.

A restaurant near me has an outdoor seating area with 4 commercially made wood burning fire pits.
I looked closer and they were simply 48" steel hemispheres with a drain hole in the bottom.

More fun to make your own which is why we're all here.

good luck,

[elvis]

Burnt

Thanks! The more options the better. I live in the desert so no buoy stores right here... I'll look into some tank ends. I have looked at those for other projects but they can be expensive.

[aametalmaster]

Burnt

I live in the desert so no buoy stores right here..

I just watched Hangover the first movie and that wrecking yard outside Vegas where they took the Benz has 3 of those big channel markers in the background...Bob

[elvis]

Nice call. At least there is a big lake by Vegas. I'm in southern Arizona. Lots of rocks here.

[walker]

Hey Elvis, I have some tank heads from some 1000 gallon propane tanks I cut apart. I could probably be talked into parting with a set. Do you still have my number?

[elvis]

Should have it in a pm. I'll check tomorrow when I'm on a computer. Down in Tucson now and thinking about swinging through Prescott on the way to San Diego at the end of the month. Could make a stop then... I'll look for your number tomorrow and give you a call if I find it.

[Phteven]

Also look at round propane tanks. They are usually in the 60 gallon range for size.