{"product_id":"1x3-steel-fire-pit-project-plans","title":"1\" x 3\" Fire Pit Project Plan Bundle — Steel Tubing Welding \u0026 Fabrication Project","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003eBring a practical, skill-building metal fabrication project into your shop program with this 1\" x 3\" Fire Pit Project Plan Bundle. This intermediate-level project guides students through building a functional steel fire pit using 1\" x 3\" steel tubing and a laser- or plasma-cut bent steel pit body. The included plans support instruction in layout, measuring, angle cutting, grinding, MIG welding, fitting, and finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003eThis project is designed for Agricultural Mechanics, Metal Fabrication, Welding, CTE, and high school shop classes. The full build is estimated at 2–3 class periods, or approximately 150–200 minutes, depending on class size, equipment access, and student experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintable project build instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull drawing packet for the 1\" x 3\" fire pit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut list and material requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool and safety checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step fabrication procedure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudent reflection \/ exit ticket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrintable rubric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean DXF file for the pit body included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eProject Skills Covered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eStudents will practice how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead and interpret fabrication drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure and cut steel tubing accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut 39° and 45° angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit angled frame components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTack weld and MIG weld structural pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind, clean, and finish a completed metal project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse shop tools safely and responsibly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eMaterials Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003eThe project uses 1\" x 3\" steel tubing and a steel plate for the fire pit body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003eThis project is ideal for welding, ag mechanics, and fabrication instructors looking for a hands-on shop project that produces a finished, functional item students can take pride in. It works well as a unit project, advanced fabrication assignment, or shop production activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003eDigital download only. No physical product will be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TradeCraft Educational Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53187422519407,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/6920\/5871\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-28173015.png?v=1785278040","url":"https:\/\/www.tradecrafteducation.com\/products\/1x3-steel-fire-pit-project-plans","provider":"TradeCraft Educational Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}