How to cook a brazier. How to cook a brazier with your own hands

PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF THE DESIGN

The metal brazier is intended for preparation of meat dishes on the nature. The design of the brazier has the form of a welded metal box for kindling a fire inside it.

Metal thickness 4 mm. The size of the brazier is 1000 x 200; leg height 600 mm

The walls are welded to each other and to the bottom with a fillet weld of a fillet joint.

PREPARATION OF PARTS FOR WELDING

Clean the metal from dirt and rust. The quality of cleaning is determined by external inspection. Editing is checked with a ruler placed on the edge. I draw contour lines. I do it by hand, using a scriber, a ruler and a square. The markup is checked by repeated measurement. I cut out the blanks according to the marked markup. Cutting sheet parts with straight edges made of metal 40 mm thick is carried out on guillotine shears. After cutting, the presence of burrs and deformations is checked by external inspection Bending - obtaining the desired shape of the product by bending. For this design, you need to use a hemming machine for bending the legs. Cutting edges for this design is not needed, since the thickness of the sheet is -40 mm

WELDING MODE

For welding the brazier, I used a VD-306C rectifier, which is designed for manual arc welding at direct current.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS VD-306S

Rated welding current - 315A.

Rated operating voltage - 33

Open circuit voltage -75V

Current regulation range, A - 80…400

Primary power -21Kv A.

Overall dimensions - 785x780x795 mm.

Weight - 164 kg.

Electrode brand for welding a container for UONII parts

The strength of the welding current for welding the container was selected according to the formula:

sv \u003d K * de \u003d 2 * 40.

Assembly is done on the table. Put the first wall No. 1 on the table, then set the first wall No. 2 vertically and make a tack in the center between 1 walls. After that, put two more potholders around the edges. Assemble the second walls No. 1 and No. 2 on tacks in the same way. Then put both parts together. Each of the remaining corners - one tack in the center and two at the edges. After that, grab the bottom to the walls assembled together. Each side of the bottom - one tack in the center and two edges. Lastly, grab the four corners of the legs, each with two potholders. Gaps of 1 mm can be maintained by inserting sheets of the appropriate thickness into the walls.

The walls are welded to each other and to the bottom with a fillet weld of a fillet joint. The places of tacks are cleaned with a brush. If the tacks are defective, then I cut them out and make new ones. I perform welding on direct current of reverse polarity with a short arc, it is advisable to weld with broadened seams. The seams are welded in the lower position. The angle of inclination of the electrode is 15°-20°. oscillatory movements of the electrode - zigzag. The seams are performed in one layer, since the thickness of the sheet is 4 mm. The seams are welded in the following order (see Appendix 1, Figure 2). After that, all parts of the brazier are welded together. Stepping back from the bottom 5 - 10 cm, holes 10 mm in diameter are cut out in the sides, using a cutter, oxygen and propane. To obtain holes of a given diameter, we hold the cutter without oscillatory movements, thereby bending the metal and making a hole of the desired diameter. The distance between the holes should be approximately 7 cm. This operation is done in order to improve the access of oxygen to the burning fuel (wood, charcoal). After that, all parts of the brazier are welded together. Metal legs should be welded to the base of the metal structure. The height of the brazier should be such that it does not create inconvenience to the person who will cook the barbecue, and the width of the product should correspond to the skewers used

detail welding brazier wire

QUALITY CONTROL OF WELDED JOINTS

The welded product after completion of all technological operations is presented for technical control. Control is carried out in stages. An external inspection checks for the absence of undercuts, sagging, lack of penetration, large pores, and in accordance with the technical requirements of the drawing, defects can be eliminated by cutting and welding. In the absence of external welding defects, the dimensions of the product are controlled in accordance with the requirements of the drawing, and then the quality control of the welds is carried out. The outer surfaces of the welds are covered with a chalk coating, and the inner surfaces are moistened with kerosene. Kerosene penetrates into existing pores and cracks and stains the chalky coating yellow. Such a breakdown can reveal through cracks and pores.

The assembly control of the product is carried out by repeated measurements with a ruler, the accuracy of the angles is checked with a square. The places of tacks are cleaned with a brush. If the tacks are defective, they are cut out and new ones are made.

WELDING SAFETY

When working with gas cylinders, the following safety precautions must be observed:

o cylinders should not be allowed to fall or hit each other;

o Cylinders must be carried on stretchers or transported on trolleys;

o in the summer, the cylinders must be protected from heating by sunlight with a tarpaulin or other means;

o open the cylinder valve should be smooth, without jerks, use a special key;

o when bottle valves and reducers freeze (which happens with intensive gas extraction), they can only be heated with hot water (open fire cannot be used);

o to reduce the pressure to the working one, use serviceable gas reducers designed for this gas and painted in the color corresponding to this gas.

When gas welding, the following basic safety rules must be observed:

o It is forbidden to hold the sleeves for gas welding under the armpit, on the shoulders or clamp them with the legs during work;

o It is not allowed to move a worker with a lit burner outside the workplace, as well as climb ladders, scaffolding;

o During breaks in work, the burner flame must be extinguished, and the valves on it must be tightly closed;

o During long breaks in work, the valves on oxygen and acetylene bolons or on gas folding stations should be closed, and the pressure screws of the gearboxes should be turned out until the spring is released;

o If the burner overheats, the operation should be stopped, and the burner should be extinguished and cooled with water to the ambient temperature;

FIRE SAFETY

The causes of fire during welding can be sparks and drops of molten metal and slag, careless handling of the burner flame in the presence of combustible materials near the welder's workplace.

The risk of fire should be especially taken into account at construction and installation sites and during repair work in premises unsuitable for welding. To prevent fires, the following fire prevention measures must be observed:

o it is not allowed to store flammable and flammable materials near the welding site, as well as to carry out welding work in rooms contaminated with oily rags, paper, wood waste, etc.;

o it is forbidden to use clothes and gloves with traces of oils, fats, gasoline, kerosene and other flammable liquids;

o it is not allowed to weld and cut structures freshly painted with oil paints until they are completely dry;

o it is forbidden to weld devices under electrical voltage and vessels under pressure;

o it is not allowed to carry out welding and cutting of containers from liquid fuel without special preparation;

o when performing temporary welding work in the premises, wooden floors, floorings and platforms must be protected with sheets of asbestos or iron;

o you need to constantly monitor the availability and good condition of fire fighting equipment - fire extinguishers, sandboxes, shovels, buckets, fire hoses, etc., as well as keep the fire alarm in good condition;

o after the end of welding work, it is necessary to turn off the welding machine, and also make sure that there are no burning or smoldering objects. Fire extinguishing agents are water, foam, gases, steam, powder compositions, etc.

To supply water to fire extinguishing installations, special water pipes are used. The foam is a concentrated emulsion of carbon dioxide in an aqueous solution of mineral salts containing a foaming agent. When extinguishing a fire with gases and steam, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, flue gases, etc. are used. When extinguishing kerosene, gasoline, oil, burning electrical wires, it is forbidden to use water and foam fire extinguishers. In these cases, sand, carbon dioxide or dry fire extinguishers should be used.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

To avoid electric shock during welding, the following safety precautions must be observed. Housings of welding machines, apparatuses and switches must be reliably grounded. Isolate the welding cable, electrode holder and knife switch handle. It is impossible to work in rainy weather in open places, as well as in damp clothes and shoes.

Literature

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APPENDIX

WELDED JOINT AND SEAMING PROCEDURE

Different craftsmen, describing the technology for the production of barbecues, indicate different parameters of the thickness of the product. Indeed, products may have different parameters, which depend primarily on the expected operating conditions of the brazier. If the product is used periodically, its thickness will be small, with frequent use of the brazier, it is worth choosing a model with thick walls.

Key parameters

The main requirements for a barbecue box are strength, durability, long-term retention of the required temperature. If the thickness of the product is chosen correctly, the product becomes durable and does not warp, heating up and cooling down (this is due to the fact that a large thickness increases the working area in the section). In other words, the stresses generated during heating and cooling can distort the brazier less if the structure is more rigid and durable.

Information worth knowing

There is an important rule: no matter how strong and high-quality the brazier is, it is unacceptable to subject it to sudden cooling or, conversely, to heating (accordingly, it is unacceptable to pour hot brazier with cold water or cover it with snow, as this shortens its service life).

If the product has a thickness of 1 mm or less, it is probably not of high quality and should not be purchased. Most often on sale there are barbecue boxes with a thickness of 2-4 mm, much less often - 6 mm or more. For use at home, a product with a standard thickness of the bottom and sides is enough, and for restaurants, a thicker product that will last longer under intensive use (about a hundred times) will be the best solution. As a rule, in dachas and household plots, the barbecue is used several times a year, for 2-3 hours a day, while in a restaurant it works daily for 5-6 hours or more.

Products with walls 2 - 3 mm thick

The brazier, in which the coals will fall asleep, will not burn out, even if its walls are 2 mm thick. Moreover, in such a design, it is possible to burn firewood that has been burned in a summer cottage (with the exception of birch or larch) without the risk of object deformation. Manufacturers often wrap such braziers around the perimeter with a bar that stiffens the product, but even without such a bar, the brazier will be usable.

If the wall thickness of the brazier is 3 mm, its characteristics will be the same. Accordingly, it can be used for cooking on coals, and if there is a bar around the perimeter, for firewood. The only exception is that birch firewood can be burned in such a design, however, this possibility is also determined by the design of the brazier (compact metal products often have a more rigid structure, but long ones can warp at too high a temperature, since they have much less rigidity).

Braziers with side thickness 4-6 mm

Products with similar materials are considered the most durable and durable, their owners can use any firewood and not worry that the brazier will become unusable. Even birch logs, which have the highest combustion temperature, will not cause any damage. However, it should be taken into account that structures with wide walls are quite heavy and difficult to move from place to place.

Production subtleties

Manufacturers often let in braziers made of a single type of iron with the same thickness of all elements (more budgetary), however, metal products with walls 4 mm thick and a bottom 2 mm can be found on sale. The second option is undoubtedly the most high-quality and durable. In a mixed design, the bottom, which is not loaded, has a minimum thickness, and the sides that act as a supporting element are made of thick steel. Naturally, sooner or later, each bottom will become unusable (burn out), however, mixed designs can regularly serve the owners for at least a dozen years.

It is difficult to imagine culinary processes in the open air without barbecues. These devices allow you to create incredibly delicious dishes at your summer cottage. There are many types of grills on the market. However, often the owners independently construct such devices. How to cook a brazier? Often just different designs are obtained. Their formats are determined by the owner's goals, financial capabilities, site parameters and the working skills of the creators.

Design selection criteria

Very often, in the matter of choosing a material for a barbecue, preference is given to metal. It is characterized by durability, resistance to serious temperature conditions and other factors. Some components of the structure are fastened in various ways. But the welding method is the most reliable and optimal in this matter.

Today, cooking the barbecue correctly is the starting point. Many owners want to create not some ordinary designs. And so they equip them with additional elements. These include:

• Firebox in which you can heat up food.
• Special compartments for drying firewood.
• Shelves for various culinary additives and spices.

If you set out to cook the brazier with your own hands, then before the creative process itself, study photographs and diagrams of various modifications. They are easy to find on the web. So you will choose a specific model for yourself. It is useful to watch video tutorials. In them, the masters describe in detail and practically the welding of the structure. This helps to be aware of the potential complexities of the upcoming case in advance.

In practice, the creation of a metal barbecue is not so difficult.

Just ask yourself the following questions:

• Will the structure be disassembled or will it be monolithic?
• Dimensions. How many people is the device intended for? This aspect affects its parameters and the number of skewers that can be used in it at one time.
• What is the service life of the product? These criteria determine the choice of a particular metal.
• What will be the appearance of the structure? To do this, you should study a lot of photos and options with different designs. You can choose the style and color that suits you. It is optimal if you find video material on the construction of this particular model.

Dimension Calculation

The parameters of the planned brazier are the key criteria. From them, the convenience of using the unit for its intended purpose is determined.

If it will be used by a family with a standard number of people (3-4), then a model of 60 x 35 cm will fit.

For a team with a large number of people, a larger structure must be used.

Photos of standard and non-standard versions are easily found on the web. You may come across such pictures in which the traditional version is supplemented by many components and devices. They expand its functional range and decorate its appearance. It is not difficult to create any metal modification. And the welding process can be carried out on your own.

For example, you can act according to the following drawing:

There are plenty of similar and other drawings on the Internet. You can build your work around them. It is important to solve the dilemma with the number of skewers that are simultaneously on the welded grill.

An equally important aspect is the depth of the device. Its approximate value is 15 cm. In this situation, the necessary clearance for cooking will remain between the product and the coals. The height of the brazier should be as convenient as possible for the cook.

Selection of materials

Self-creation of a metal structure is possible using different materials. The main thing here is not to make a mistake with the metal. The selected option should guarantee the maximum operational period of the future design. Basically, one rule works here: the smaller the thickness of the metal, the shorter the life of the unit. For this reason, a material with a good density should be used. Never use sheets with a maximum density of 1 mm. They make a rather weak structure.

Another drawing example:

To obtain a high quality material with a long working period, the preparation of such materials and tools is required:

• metal sheets. Their parameters and thickness are optimal.
• metal corners. They form the legs for the apparatus.
• Welding technology for joining metal components.
• Electric drills.
• Bulgarians. She must have discs, cutting metals.
• Set of electrodes.
• Measuring tools: tape measure, level, regular ruler.

Additionally, drawings are being prepared. They can be borrowed from the Internet, you can do it yourself.

The technological process of creating a brazier by welding

Here it is important to decide what kind of design you are planning - stationary or portable. The first can be installed in a certain place and for a long time. The second - can be transported without problems.

Usually the use of welding technology is necessary for the production of a stationary version. Before the workflow itself, be sure to watch the video tutorials and decide how you will decorate the future device.

The algorithm of work here is as follows:

Stage 1. Initially create layouts. Lines are required on metal sheets. A reference point in this process is a pre-made or copied drawing.

Stage 2. From the working material, you need to cut out all the main components of the intended design. Work is proceeding in accordance with the existing markup on the sheets. There should be a bottom. This is the largest component. It is formed by four lateral parts. Two of them are short and the other two are long.

Stage 3. Be sure to make holes in the long side components. They can simply be drilled in one line. They guarantee the penetration of oxygen into the furnace to the coals. And then your apparatus will retain the heat required for a normal workflow. The holes should be spaced about 5.5 cm apart from each other. See that there is at least 2.5 cm left to the edge.

Stage 4. All side components (both long and short) are connected to each other by welding. A rectangular structure without a bottom and a lid should form. Incisions are made on the upper extreme sides of the long walls. In this work, a grinder should be used. This tool should have a special nozzle for cutting and processing metal products. At the same time, it is recommended to make cuts on two side parts. They must match perfectly. Combination of incisions will follow. If you do everything correctly, in the future you will have skewers here without any difficulties.

Stage 5. All side components, already welded, must be welded to the bottom of the planned structure. Good welding skills and the ability to work with welding equipment are extremely important here. The task is this: all welding joints must be of the highest quality. So you get a box. If you have a material with a thickness of 2-3 mm, it is better to work with inverter welding equipment. To create a box, four seams on each side are enough. If the density of the material is 1.5 - 2 mm, the bottom and walls bend in a certain way. This must not be allowed. Therefore, these components are reinforced with a profile pipe or angle.

Stage 6. Legs are welded to this box. They are easy to prepare for work. Metal corners will help with this task. The legs can be mounted along the corners of the created structure, or at the end of the bottom.

The lower ends are slightly pointed. This guarantees the brazier reliable stability.

The outcome of the work stages carried out is the creation of a high-quality and durable unit

If you have accumulated a lot of metal, but it is represented by small pieces, then you need to cut the correct blanks. Then weld them. In this situation, you need to weld more accurately and efficiently. And the length of the seams is longer.

An example of a homemade barbecue:

Corner frame

This version of the frame is considered more durable. There is no bending of the metal. The work algorithm is as follows:

1. Corners are taken. Their frame is cooked. Example:

Welding can be carried out from profile pipes:

2. The bottom is attached to this frame.

3. The walls are welded.

advanced version

A metal barbecue, created independently, can always be improved and supplemented with useful components. One of these is the canopy. Example:

The countertop and the frame for placing skewers will not interfere in this design. From above, the brazier can be strengthened with a profile pipe. You need to weld so that there is room for possible additions.

You can optionally weld a brazier of this format. There are other design variations as well.

Other design variations

barrel based

To create the necessary design, a metal barrel will also fit. With its application, the work is performed quite dynamically and simply. Since the barrels usually have impressive parameters, the barbecues from them are large and massive. They provide cooking for a large group.

If you use such a barrel, then be sure to make a cover for the intended device. During its operation, it must be closed with a lid. This ensures uniform and excellent roasting of the food being prepared.

Balloon based

There are two ways to work here. One by one, a more complex structure is created. The second one is more simple.

In any case, you must first secure the cylinder. He's got a faucet. A water hose is connected. Water flows under gentle pressure. The balloon is filled completely. After that, metal cutting is allowed.

Usually a 50-liter cylinder is used, with an outer diameter of 96 cm. This is the optimal data for creating six large portions of barbecue.

Marking is done along the longitudinal seam. All distances are calculated from it.

A distance of 24 cm is calculated from the seam on both sides. Lines are drawn. The balloon is in a horizontal position. On one line, markings for skewers are created. From the circular seams on the right and left sides, the indent is 3 cm. Then the marks are placed constantly after 8 cm. Total - 6 designations. Holes are drilled in them. The approximate diameter of each is 1 cm.

From the markup line, 10 cm should be set aside. Here is the end of the apparatus cover. Then she unpacks herself. This is the distance between the start line and the last line. Between them, with an indent from the circular seams - 3 cm - lines are indicated.

Then the hinges are immediately welded. We need an assistant here.

Bulgarian cut off the door. Water is pouring out of the bottle.

The lid must not fall back. Therefore, two corners 3-4 cm wide are welded between the loops along the cut line. They should be on the right and left sides of the cover.

The degree of bending of the corners determines the distance of opening the lid.

The bottom rim is removed. A wooden handle is attached to the lid.

To prevent the cover from falling inward, you need to weld a metal strip to the cutout. Its density: 1-3 mm, width - 3 cm.

According to the designations, holes for skewers are made. Drill is used. On the opposite side, the same holes are also arranged at the same positions.

The cylinder turns upside down. From the seam on both sides there is an indent of 10 cm. From such lines there is another indent of 10-12 cm, lines are drawn. Two stripes formed from the seam in the middle. Their width is 10 cm. Slots for air are made in them at a distance of 5 cm. Instead of slots, you can drill many holes.

The crane is removed. The hole is sealed.

Legs are mounted.

A simpler version is created like this: the balloon is sawn lengthwise into two equal parts. A lot of air holes are drilled along the edges. The legs are attached.

Create portable versions

They are excellent rescuers in nature. You can buy them or make your own.

Their types: prefabricated and folding. The format of the second is a suitcase. Example:

Here the fasteners are the door hinges. The legs are thin.

Another version:

Here the legs are folded at the bottom. Other components are stacked in sequence. The side parts are connected by cuts.

Collapsible versions are formed by components that do not have fasteners. Assembly takes place on site. She can be talkative. Maybe - with grooves and cuts. Such products are made without welding. Work is done with a grinder (she has a diamond blade) or a metal saw.

Creation:

1. A cardboard layout is made in advance. It fits perfectly to the size of the product.
2. Patterns are transferred to metal.

More versions:

Here are the legs from the corners. The legs have slightly bent cuts. Under them in the sidewalls there are holes. When assembling, the side parts are strung on cuts.

The bottom has no fixation. The lower side of the sidewalls is bent inward by 4 mm. The sides are attached to the legs. A border is formed around the perimeter. The bottom is laid on it.

Painting issues and outcome

For a metal apparatus, it is better to use heat- and heat-resistant paints.

• CERTA (Certa). Handles loads up to +900°С,
• Rust-oleum. Potential - up to +1093°C, Color options: matte, white, gray, black.
• "KO-8101". Potential - +650°C, 12 color options are provided by default.
• KO-8111 Thermal has anti-corrosion characteristics. Overpowers the impact of +600°C.

How much does such a product cost in terms of consumables and welding work? Of course, cheaper than ready-made barbecues in a private workshop or from a manufacturer.

The presence of a stationary hearth on the site or a mobile one at a country picnic dramatically improves the quality of recreation with your family or a large company. Since do-it-yourself braziers made of metal have different sizes, photos of various modifications in this manual will help you choose the best option for specific operating conditions.

The main operational features of the hearths for cooking a hot dish in a hurry are:

• occasional use, prolonged inactivity;
• location in the open air or in the gazebo;
• the high temperature of the coals on which food is cooked.

The best option for a country house is a full-fledged brick barbecue oven. However, it takes up a lot of space, weighs more than 700 kg, requires a slab foundation and dramatically increases the construction budget.

The original metal brazier, the photo of which is given above, is not inferior to the quality of the design of a brick barbecue oven. They are classified according to:

• mobility - portable (folding), mobile (only within the site) and stationary;
• dimensions - large for large companies and small for families;
• shape - pipe, barrel, rectangle, architectural modifications;
• additions - a canopy, a chimney, a compartment for a fire.

It is important for the user to understand that during the burning of firewood, increased metal wear occurs. Therefore, it is better to cook coals in a fire or buy them ready-made, and keep the heat inside the brazier without an open fire. Then the equipment will last longer.

Standard sizes

To weld a brazier with your own hands from metal, you must have the appropriate equipment and the skill to work with it. The home master should take into account the following nuances:

• a skewer 25 cm long is considered standard so that a portion of 6 pieces of medium-sized meat can be strung on it, therefore, the optimal width of the brazier is 30 cm;
• for a family, a structure length of 70–100 cm is recommended; if the hearth is planned to be used for frequent reception of friends and relatives, this size is increased due to a special compartment for coals; there should be a distance of 8–10 cm between the skewers;
• the depth of the steel box should provide a distance of 30 cm from the coals to the skewers, in this case the meat does not burn, and the coals do not flare up from drops of fat;
• the upper side of the barbecue, on which the skewers are laid, should be at a distance of 50 - 70 cm from the ground, taking into account the height of the cook for collapsible types and 80 - 120 cm for stationary modifications.

Look at the options on the drawings:

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Attention: In view of the foregoing, the design of barbecues from horizontally located 100 - 200 l barrels should be supplemented with a steel perforated sheet - a hearth. Otherwise, the thickness of the coals will be uneven, the meat in the middle part of the skewers may burn.

What are there?

Before you weld a brazier for a stationary installation, you should familiarize yourself with the original homemade crafts of home craftsmen. Dramatically improves the quality of service hearth chimney. However, more sheet metal is spent on it, when placed inside the gazebo, it will be necessary to make a node for passing through the roof, to break through the roof.

Free-standing metal barbecues are weather-dependent, so they are usually equipped with canopies made of galvanized steel, corrugated board, metal tiles. So that in the case of short rainfall, the meat can be roasted without problems.

On large plots with recreation areas, solid-sized barbecues, ponds and other elements of landscape design, mobile barbecues on wheels are being built. This facilitates table setting, allows you to move the smoky hearth away from the guests' resting place.

For country rest, small collapsible or transformable foci are often built. They have a small size to fit in the trunk of a car, a simple rectangular shape without decorative frills.

What are they made from?

Taking into account all the above nuances, the design of the brazier can consist of sheet metal blanks, forged elements, or it partially uses finished steel products of a suitable shape / size:

1. metal barrels;
2. sewing machines;
3. cuttings of a steel pipe of large diameter;
4. forged and cast shelves, countertops;
5. propane tanks;
6. washing machine tanks.

In any case, they will have to be finalized in order to link them with the standard dimensions of the hearth and fit into the existing landscape design.

Self-manufacturing of a stationary brazier made of metal

The most popular are two technologies on how to make a brazier out of metal with your own hands of a stationary type:

1. from a barrel: the design is almost ready, you need to weld the legs, cut the workpiece and add internal elements;
2. classic rectangular: you need a sketch or drawing in a graphic editor for marking and cutting blanks, more electrodes and metal are consumed.

By default, a barrel product has a ready-made lid, which allows you to protect the steel structure from snow in winter and rain in summer. For the convenience of the home master, both options will be considered below.

From the barrel with step by step instructions

Before you build a brazier from a stationary type metal barrel, you need to mark and cut it in the following order:

• lid: is the barrel either cut in half along with both bottoms, or is a hatch cut out in it? circumference, the bottoms remain intact, they must be retreated by at least 2 cm to ensure the rigidity of the structure;
• under: a steel rectangular sheet for coals with drilled holes through which ash will fall down to ensure periodic excavation of ash, to be attached removable;
• supporting elements: they are made from a corner, skewers will lie on them, therefore, vertical slots are created in one shelf of the corner, the length of these elements is slightly less than the height of the barrel.

Under should be located 20 - 30 cm below the skewers, according to the standard dimensions of the metal grill. For ease of removal / laying in place, bracket handles are welded to the plate.

The supporting elements are welded in a single horizontal level, one near the cut-out hole-hatch, the second at the far wall opposite it. Instead of a corner, you can use a rectangular profile pipe.

To fix a round barrel in space and provide a convenient height for cooking kebabs of a metal barbecue, it is necessary to make a stand. There are several options, the most common of which are:

Then it remains only to weld the hinges to open the lid, clean the inner surface of the product that was stored in this container, remove the standard layer of coatings (paints and varnishes) from the outside and paint the case with a special heat-resistant paint that can withstand extreme operating temperatures.

Classic with drawing and video

Step-by-step instructions on how to properly weld a classic-type barbecue are as follows:

A couple of drawings for example:

Well, a couple of photos for example:

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The metal container must be airtight, so the seams must be continuous. If the barbecue is planned to be moved around the site, one pair of legs is made shorter and equipped with wheels. How to weld it correctly and what sizes to take, see the following video:

Well, and another step-by-step video instruction on how well you can do without welding:

For more comfortable operation of the hearth, it is recommended to equip it with a shelf for storing firewood (attached to the legs at half their height), a lid (removable or hinged) and a canopy. Racks for a canopy are usually welded to the legs of the barbecue or to its body.

You can (and should) decorate the hearth with forged elements, overlays in the form of animal figures made of sheet steel. The aesthetic value of such a design depends entirely on the imagination of the home master or the creativity of the designer who developed the project. Here, for example, is an interesting idea using legs from a sewing machine:

Modifications from a washing machine tank or a large-diameter vertical pipe are unsuitable for a classic iron barbecue. They can fit a maximum of 3 skewers of standard length, so these foci are used for another cooking technology - barbecue. In principle, any brazier can be supplemented with a stainless steel wire grill and get a barbecue.

Making a portable barbecue

For suburban picnics, a stationary hearth is unsuitable, therefore, a collapsible or transformable metal barbecue is built with your own hands from sheet steel. The main nuances of the mobile hearth are:

• the height and width of the bottom and side walls, all dimensions of the end walls remain unchanged;
• the legs are made removable (less often they are hinged), the length depends on the size of the trunk of the car;
• on the side and end walls, shelves are bent from below, on which the bottom is laid after assembly;
• the walls are connected by slots oppositely directed relative to each other or are also hinged into the working/transport position.

Read more about the manufacture of this type of barbecue.

Thus, knowing the dimensions for cooking barbecue, the approximate number of users, you can make a mobile iron barbecue. For the construction of a stationary one, additional welding equipment will be required (although you can do without it), but all the necessary information is above.

Do-it-yourself metal grills are a mandatory attribute of private households. Dimensions, photos of individual product options will help you create a unique design yourself. Useful designs are often used for outdoor picnics and recreation. A ready-made drawing with all the necessary dimensions, which is used in the work as a sample, will help to make the product on its own.

Durable and beautiful brazier will decorate the whole yard

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What are the types of barbecues?

Simplified do-it-yourself metal braziers have the shape of a rectangular body. Dimensions and photos of devices are presented in this review. Coals are placed inside the container, which create the necessary heat. There is a significant number of products that differ from standard models.

There are the following types of barbecues:

• stationary are massive structures that are placed on a rigid base. Metal devices can be a beautiful and stylish element. Such models are durable and diverse;

Mangals are stationary

• portable are characterized by compactness. They are lighter and easy to transport by car. Portable products are made of thin metal, which is quickly deformed;

Brazier Grillkoff Standard

• collapsible models are popular due to the quick reduction to a compact form. The collapsible design is characterized by the possibility of quick disassembly and assembly;

Brazier TONAR collapsible

• mobile options are large-sized structures, non-separable varieties, equipped with wheels for more convenient movement around the territory. Do-it-yourself metal grills are decorated with stylish decor details. Sizes, photos of these structures are diverse.

An electric unit equipped with the function of automatic movement of skewers has certain properties. In such a device, the products are fried evenly. All-electric models use hot scrolls instead of coals.

spit for barbecue

Metal structures have the following advantages:

• they are easily transported, cleaned and disassembled;
• an iron device can be done on your own;
• metal retains heat perfectly, which allows you to evenly and quickly fry meat.

Other sizes are selected according to individual preferences:

• the width should correspond to the size of the skewers and be 8-10 cm smaller;
• the length depends on the amount of kebab that will be fried at the same time. The distance between the skewers should be 7-9 cm. Under the skewers, special recesses are made along the long side;
• when choosing the size of a barbecue grill made of metal, you need to consider the height of the legs, which depends on individual preferences. For portable devices, they are small. High legs are in welded structures;
• The thickness of the material depends on the type of construction. For a stationary device, it can be 3 mm or more. And for a portable product, it is better to choose a material with a thickness of about 2 mm.

In some models, a second plate with longitudinal holes in the form of grates is placed on the bottom. This protects the metal at the bottom from burning out.

Step-by-step instructions and features of drawings of metal barbecues with dimensions

Do-it-yourself original barbecue devices are made of metal. To do this, you will need dimensions with a roof and detailed photos of certain models. The collapsible model includes four legs, perforated walls and a bottom. Before installation, it is worth preparing a steel sheet, a grinder, a drill, fasteners and corners.

The standard assembly of the structure consists of separate stages:

Image	Stages of work
	Marks of the bottom and walls of the planned structure are made on the metal.
	The future shape is cut along the marked lines .
	The edges are bent and welded. Perforations are made using a drill.
	Chamfers are made in long walls.
	The legs are most conveniently made from a corner, pointed down and welded to the box.

The brazier is made from a barrel or a gas cylinder. In addition to the container, you will need a grinder, a drill, metal corners and a welding machine. First, marking is done and the upper region of the barrel is cut out. The end sections remain in place. A lid is made from the top. Legs are made from corners. They are welded to the ends of the barrel.

Supports for skewers are made from the corners. They are welded to the inside of the product. Handles should be welded to the lid.

Helpful advice! Legs can be built from rods. At the same time, threads are cut and nuts are fastened. You can connect the elements with bolts, which allows you to create a stronger structure.

The nuances of manufacturing collapsible options

It is easy to make installations collapsible from metal. The photo shows interesting solutions.

Such a design does not require welding equipment. But you will need drills, a drill, a steel sheet, nuts and corners. As with the non-separable version, a drawing is made and elements are cut out of the steel plate. The prepared frame is bolted to the base. For a strong connection, it is recommended to use engraver washers.

Legs are mounted on the base of the device. Segments of pipes are put on prepared pipe supports. The boards are connected with bolts. To increase the strength of the structure, it is recommended to strengthen the walls with the help of longitudinal spokes, tightened with nuts. Holes for screws are drilled in the sides.

The legs are made from corners, while holes are drilled on the walls for connection with the legs using bolts. The last stage is the assembly of the structure.

The mobility of the device depends on the component parts of the device. A high-quality model of a brazier with a metal cauldron consists of the following components:

• the fuel chamber contains two parts. At a certain distance from the bottom, a metal grate is installed, which reduces the intensity of the fire.
• compartment for dry fuel. Good models are equipped with a compartment where coals are;
• wheels in combination with a handle will allow you to make a mobile structure;
• mounted on some models;
• as additional attributes, a small table, a mechanical skewer and a place for skewers are used.

Unusual barbecue ideas

A simple solution is a barbecue using a barrel. The design can be with or without a cover. The barrel is divided into two parts. The top is used as a cover, and the legs are welded to the bottom. Be sure to make holes for ventilation, and small shelves are attached to the edges. On them you can install a grill for frying and skewers.

Braziers with forging elements look great. They are equipped with additional attributes: stands, shelves or wheels. There are various types of braziers designed with your own hands:

• forged cast iron brazier is original. It is decorated with any figures and patterns;

• a brazier from a car can be made from former vehicles. At the same time, you can get rid of the old body and make an unusual and luxurious hearth for the yard;

• construction from an old computer case;

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• decorative braziers depicting animals or unusual designs.

Creating unusual designs depends on the imagination and personal preferences.

Corrosion protection features

The metal product must be protected from. For dyeing, special compositions are used that are resistant to high temperatures. There are other processing methods. One of these methods is bluing. As a result of processing, a special film is formed on the metal surface, which protects the structure from heat.

The procedure for bluing is as follows:

• the surface is degreased;
• individual elements are aged for one and a half hours in a solution of caustic soda, which is taken in 50 g. per liter of water.

Processing takes place at a temperature of 140 degrees. Stainless steel can be used instead of sheet metal. A device made of this material is not afraid of weather conditions, picking up and does not corrode. Such structures can last for decades.

An unusual solution for creating a barbecue are gas cylinders with a capacity of 40 liters. They can be called suitable because of the rather thick metal and a certain shape. Before use, they must be burned well to get rid of gas condensate. The wall thickness of a steel product with forging reinforcement should be about 4 mm, and from non-reinforced forging - from 6 mm.

To create a high-quality design, the following rules must be observed:

• cutting must be done with accuracy, the tolerance can be no more than 0.5 mm;
• the workpiece must be fastened with clamps to the edge of the table;
• angle grinder should be bigger. The larger the plane, the more accurate the cut.

Doing work, do not forget about safety. Wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles.

By following the installation rules, you can create a comfortable and beautiful brazier with your own hands. With the use of quality materials, the design will last for many years.