Don’t throw away your old sink! A great idea made of sink and cement!

Recycling household materials can be a great way to build useful and sustainable tools. In this article, you’ll learn how to transform an old stainless steel sink into a functional wood stove using cement, sand, and some basic materials.

Materials Needed

• Used Stainless Steel Sink
• Cement, sand and water
• Metal grill for stove
• Polyurethane foam or foam sheets
• Wooden sticks for support
• Round steel bar for internal grating
• Paw bricks
• Tools: scissors, marker, drill, saw, spatula

Preparing the Sink

1. Remove the connections from the sink and clean it completely.
2. Fold the sharp edges of the sink to avoid accidents.
3. Accurately mark the stove door area and cut out that section.
4. Sand the cut edges to smooth them out.

Molds and cement mixing

1. With the help of foam and wooden sticks, make a mold for the stove core and another for the door.
2. Place the metal rack in the center of the sink.
3. Mix cement, sand, and water until you get a uniform paste.
4. Pour the mixture around the pan and into the sink, ensuring even distribution.
5. Place a steel ring to reinforce the base and another layer of cement.
6. Add the metal rods as an inner grid.
7. Fill more cement until level with the top of the mold.

Drying and final assembly

1. Wait for the cement to dry completely.
2. Carefully remove the foam molds.
3. Clean the inside of the stove thoroughly.
4. Place bricks on the sides as support for the stove legs.
5. Test how it works by adding wood and lighting it.

Benefits and practical tips

• It’s a great way to repurpose an old sink.
• The stove is sturdy, portable and useful outdoors or rural areas.
• You can adapt the design according to the size of the sink or the available rack.
• Wear gloves and eye protection when working with tools and cement.

For a better understanding of this content we invite you to watch the following video from the Alva Welding channel: