The following pictures are a great example of the process behind how we built custom metal fire pits. A cardboard mock-up is a great way to make all our mistakes without it costing a fortune.
Once we finalize the design and make sure we've coverd all the logistics we move on to fabrication. We work with all types of metals, but
specialize in metals,
The hotel decided on the granite and we cut the granite with water jet and polished the edges.
These were installed on the private patios of the hotel suites.
Valves and location are important as well.The next fire pits were designed and built for the Marriott (Islandia previously) in Mission Bay California.
We started with several cardboard mock up tables for the hotel to approve.
We will explain as we move forward.
They ended up using a thermo couple and pilot light system with a battery operated igniter.
This table was built for the Borman's in Arizona.
They picked out the tile and we went to work.
We can use any tile, granite, marble, metal, etc. What ever you can dream we can build.We can add a water feature if you like as well. There is nothing we can't do!
We are going to show you a few dozen pictures of the construction so that if you wanted to build one yourself, well here is almost how.
Below is the tile lay out pictures we sent the customer.
Below we cut away the base board to insert the glass to laminate the mosaic glass on to.
We started with a
bronze glass for the insert for the light to pass through.
The customer choose the New
Yellow Glass for the insert for the mosaic portion.
Now the laminating begins of a few thousand pieces.
Different lighting was tried until we found what worked best.
A 20" x 20" pan was installed with an 18" double stainless steel burner for propane was installed.
The lighting also lit the bottom portion of the table. The lighting was on a dimmer control as well.
In the pictures above you can see the propane controls or the fire feature.
In between the glass mosaic pieces it was grouted which can also be any color.
The table was on 6" wheels with a 20 lb propane tank underneath behind an access door.
The little metal corners on the bottom of the table you see are out riggers to set the table and stop it from wiggling when in place.
Below you can see the thermo coupler in the bottom left corner.
The fire table below was built for Dr. Ramsey Burton in Kentucky. We are going to show you from beginning in the shop to the finished product that Ramsey envisioned for his patio. Ramsey did a wonderful job in planing, building and execution of this project. The glass he used was a
Starfire base with
Ice Ice Ice on top. Here we go:
This was the lay out for the table to come!
these were the pictures we sent Ramsey after assembly and testing of the fire bowl, water pumps and fibre optics. The glass we tested with usually is our
Multi Mix. It tends to show off many colors and always looks great.
Above you can see the gas line and electrical
Access panel below.
Below the bowl was fitted.
Don't ever forget to install a trimming valve!
There are 6 colors on Ramsey's color wheel in the fibre optics.
Above and below you can see the cover Ramsey have made to protect the fire table when not in use.
Great job Ramsey!
The next
Water Over Fire Feature can be made in any configuration, size or shape. We can install it in a table or leave it as a stand alone feature. What ever you like. This particular bowl is a spun aluminum 30" bowl with a 26" water ring and about 100 lbs of
Multi Mix base glass. We added a few of our
Terra Cotta Fire Balls in the center.
Other Custom Projects of Interest
Tradewinds Fire Pit (click here)
Dallas Fire & Water Fountain (click here)
Dave's Little Fire Table (click here)
Fireplace Surrounds (click here)
Dave Sutton Table (click here)
Fire Tables and Portable Fire Pits (click here)
Dominick's Fire & Water Fountain (click here)
