Fire Pit 2 - Brake Rotor Tags: metal working, welding, fire pit, automotive This project was completed July 14, 2020 by Mitchell Hollis. This was a bit of an experiment, trying to find a good use for old brake rotors. The brake rotor is obviously the main material, but I also used this metal screen, some 1/2” steel rod, and some 1/4” rod. Lining the Rotor with Steel Mesh I believe this screen is stainless, but my tin snips make quick work of it. I cut out a circle to go in the bottom of the rotor and keep ashes and whatnot from falling through the holes. I didn’t want to cover the holes though, because having plenty of airflow underneath the fire is very helpful. Cutting the Legs Next I made the legs. I wanted them to be about 6” long, so I cut three 12” lengths of the 1/2” rod. Bending the Legs Even though I cut a notch in the center and used heat, they still snap...