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Today we will talk again about how to make a barbecue with your own hands. But this time the material for its manufacture will be a gas cylinder.

Some will say that it is difficult, cumbersome and not aesthetically pleasing. However, if you approach this issue creatively enough, you may end up with something like this:

So, whoever decided to use this material to make a barbecue, read the article further. Here we will look at how to make such a grill. Below is a diagram of such a barbecue.

How to make a barbecue from a gas cylinder with your own hands?

It is best to use a 50 liter gas cylinder for barbecue. Before you start making the barbecue, the cylinder must be prepared. This process includes full release gas from it and flushing.

CAUTION - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD!!! Within the framework of this article, we will not talk about the release of gas from the cylinder and its disassembly. Since this requires special preliminary preparation, and understanding of tool operation and safety precautions. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the materials on YouTube videos by entering a similar request. It is important to understand all the points and nuances before you start sawing a barbecue cylinder. You need to be extremely careful, and it is advisable to watch the video with two people. Points related to disassembling the cylinder require not only training, but also the ability to work with the tool, and spark arrestors in the form of water may also be required. All the nuances can be learned from many videos and special training.

When the valve is opened (in some cylinders, after releasing the gas, it is enough to unscrew it with a key. But this is rare!)

Next, we supply water under pressure into the cylinder. In this case, the container must be shaken well. The water remains in the bottle for several days, after which we drain it. This is necessary so that no special substance from the gas remains on the walls. The fact is that this residue remains after the gas is released and is also flammable and explosive.

Then….

You can start making the grill. To do this we will need the following tools and materials: grinder, drill, welding machine, steel pipes for legs, metal hinges and a handle for the lid.

The circumference of the cylinder is 96 cm, so it is very convenient to divide it into 4 parts. A weld that runs along the entire length of the cylinder will help to do this. We retreat from it on both sides by 24 cm and draw a line. Next, mark the holes for the skewers. Along the perimeter of the cylinder we find transverse seams (welding rings) and retreat 3 cm from them. These are the extreme marks. We mark the intermediate ones at a distance of 8 cm. This will give us space for 6 skewers.

Now, using a grinder, we saw the cylinder along the two longitudinal lines outlined earlier. The thickness of the metal is 3 mm... so cutting it is easy. It is best to start cutting first along the longitudinal lines, and then along the transverse ones.

Cross cuts must be made at a distance of 10–15 mm from the welds, since in these places the metal is double, and therefore. the indentation will save time and part of the grinder circle. In addition, the lid of the barbecue grill will lie much better on the bottom layer.

Once you have cut the wall, you need to make cuts for the skewers. A little lower we make cuts or drill holes for air passage with a drill. We make similar holes in the lower part of the grill. We leave only the bottom of the grill and its lid without cuts or holes.

Whatever from high temperatures the metal of the cylinder did not work, it is necessary to weld a corner measuring 32*32 around the perimeter of the edges of the cut. Using clamps, the corner can be pressed to the body without gaps. This corner can serve as a support for a grill or skewers. The corner must be welded inside the body next to the hinges.

On last stage we make legs on which we install the grill itself. The height of the legs should be such that it would be convenient to work at the grill. Usually this is somewhere around 20-30 cm. Pipes are optimal for the legs. You can also use a channel. The configuration of the legs can be very diverse, it all depends on your imagination and capabilities.

Here, in general, is the whole procedure for making a barbecue from a gas cylinder. If you are a master of gas welding and cutting, or a friend of yours who has these qualities makes a barbecue for you, then you can show your imagination and add some decorative elements to your product.

If you need to have not only a barbecue, but also a smokehouse, then you will need to attach a chimney pipe to one side wall, and weld a firebox to the other wall. When you close the grill lid, you will have a wonderful smokehouse.

If you paint your grill, it will look much better and will last longer.

Before using the grill, you need to heat it several times so that the smell of gas disappears completely.

You can also put cast iron grates on the bottom of the grill. This will give additional ventilation inside the grill. In addition, hot grates will save coal, since they are also involved in the frying process.

Drawings and photos:

It would seem that everything is clear even without drawings for making a barbecue, but why invent a bicycle when it has already been invented. If you have ready-made drawings of a barbecue from a gas cylinder, then making it will be much easier. At least you will have a choice of the most interesting option.

Below are some interesting drawings of a barbecue made from a gas cylinder.

And these photos show, in my opinion, quite interesting and original designs barbecues

Master class: grill from a gas cylinder in three hours

If the description and pictures about making a barbecue from a gas cylinder are not enough for you, then watch this short video.

It shows quite clearly how to make a completely acceptable barbecue from an ordinary gas cylinder.

Going out into nature with a large group means preparing barbecue and other dishes; for this it is enough to find an acceptable place. On a summer cottage or country terrace you can’t do without a barbecue, a tool that provides the opportunity to cook delicious shish kebab or meat yourself. If you create a beautiful grill, it will fit into any interior of the site and add uniqueness. You can make a barbecue with your own hands, using improvised means, such as a gas cylinder or pipe.

Types of barbecues

Cooking for charcoal possibly in numerous ways. The brazier has proven itself with positive side, has a number of advantages and is divided into several categories.

1. Portable designs are used when moving frequently. The advantages include low weight and simple design, as well as availability ready-made options On the market. The functionality of such barbecues is modest; to prepare dishes different from kebabs, additional equipment will be needed.
2. Portable barbecues have more robust construction, this category includes a barbecue made from a gas cylinder. The structure can be moved within the site or in a car trailer, has better functionality, and is quite simply made with your own hands from scrap materials.
3. Stationary barbecues are installed in the foundation, have a durable structure and heavy weight. The main features are the design of the structure, which when creative approach, can decorate country cottage area.

It is worth considering in more detail the barbecue from the cylinder, because... this device has all the functionality of a stationary one, but is distinguished by its mobility. Thus, a self-made barbecue from a gas cylinder can save the owner financial resources, because store-bought models with similar parameters are not cheap. The design can vary in size, regardless of the cylinder used, which provides the ability to accommodate a large number of dishes for cooking with a large company. The height can be adjusted by welding on the legs, this makes the process of frying kebabs convenient and ergonomic. It is also possible to make using available tools decorative look, which will give uniqueness and add beauty to the summer cottage.

Preparation for manufacturing drawings and optimal dimensions

Before cutting a prepared cylinder, you need to remember safety precautions. Sedimentary vapors always remain in gas cylinders, which, when interacting with a spark or welding, can lead to unpleasant consequences.

Making a barbecue from a gas cylinder begins with emptying the container; for this, the main valve is unscrewed and the gas is released. The procedure is carried out with extreme caution, in a well-ventilated area, away from sources of fire or direct sunlight. You can visually verify that the cylinder is empty using a soap solution; just apply it to the outlet nozzle and observe the formation of bubbles. If gas escapes, soapy water begins to bubble, after which it is necessary to unscrew the valve wrench, completely remove it from the cylinder.

After bleeding the gas, it is necessary to turn the gas container over and drain all the condensate. After that, water is supplied under high pressure, which will displace the residual vapors and completely remove the condensate. The water must be drained away from residential premises; the properties of the gas are such that a fire can occur at low concentrations. Compliance with the sequence of all procedures makes the work safe for humans.

To make a barbecue with your own hands, you need to use the drawings. The dimensions are selected in accordance with the volume and shape of the cylinder; with standard equipment, the height is 98 cm, the diameter is 30 cm. The thickness of the walls of the gas container is standard, but may differ from the intended purpose of the cylinder, it is 0.3 cm, the weight of the cylinder is 22 kg.

Cylinder markings

Before making a barbecue from a gas cylinder, you need to mark it according to the necessary parameters. For marking, ordinary chalk is used, the process proceeds as follows:

• The defined diameter is 96 cm, it is easily divided into equal parts. For uniformity, markings are made along the longitudinal seam.
• Marks for placing skewers are set in a horizontal position, 24 cm in each direction from the seam.
• The lid is installed at a distance of 3 cm from the seam.
• A 10 cm deviation is made from the two resulting lines; this is done for parallel fastening of the legs in the future.
• The cut lines for the lid act as boundaries, which were drawn at the first stage (24 cm of indentation).
• If there are internal rings in the cylinder design, it is necessary to carry out the work carefully so as not to damage them. In the future, they will act as a lid holder.

Markings and dimensions of the future barbecue in the drawing

The work of making a barbecue does not require special drawings. It is necessary to mark the parameters of the future barbecue based on the size of the cylinder. A specific grill pattern from gas cylinders are not required, it all depends on the functionality and size of the device. The height of the cut and the lid is adjusted depending on the flammable substances used. If ready-made coals are used, it is possible to cut the cylinder in half; if firewood is burning, the lid should be higher so that the pieces do not fall out.

Selecting a gas cylinder

For a gas barbecue, suitable material is used, including a cylinder. You can find the appropriate cylinder for the barbecue at the dacha if you used propane gas-burner, at scrap metal collection points or private advertisements. Gas grill standardly made from a 50 liter cylinder. The main criteria when choosing is a complete body without rust and oxides, in order to prevent further destruction of the finished product.

Tools needed for work

For fast work needs to be prepared appropriate tool. You will need a set of tools home handyman, as well as a few additional things:

• grinder or grinder;
• welding machine of any type;
• facilities personal protection, glasses, gloves;
• metal door hinges in quantities from 3 to 5 pieces;
• rivet gun, rivets;
• chisel, hammer;
• screwdriver, adjustable wrench;
• drill with a set of drills (a 10-12 mm drill is required);
• chimney pipes and legs, the latter using materials from unused sewing machines.

Using tools requires certain skills; the material of gas containers is quite thick, not every novice master will be able to competently saw and weld metal.

How to properly open a propane tank

Safe work is achieved through correctly performed preparatory work. The washed cylinder must be cut into two halves with a grinder; the process is carried out as close as possible to the weld. The side walls cannot be dismantled; their purpose is to protect the fire from the wind and maintain temperature indicators. The support rings should not be sawed; their job is to keep the lid closed.

How to paint

From an aesthetic point of view, it is necessary to paint the cylinder. The process is an individual choice; it is not at all necessary to spend time and energy on it. To paint a barbecue from a gas cylinder, you should use high-quality components that do not decompose under the influence of high temperatures, without changing the taste of the food.

Before painting, a layer of primer is applied, which is selected on the market according to the type of paint. Before purchasing, you should study the purpose and instructions, temperature indicators paints must be over 600 degrees. As a rule, these materials are environmentally friendly, so it is possible to paint the structure not only on the outside.

Making a roasting pan from a metal cylinder

For dacha use Often a regular barbecue is not enough. You can make a barbecue with your own hands from a gas cylinder. To do this you need to follow step by step instructions, in this case you will get a beautiful, high-quality product.

1. The hinges for attaching the lid to the body can be welded before cutting, thereby they are installed evenly, without distortions in relation to the upper part. The cover is secured to the body with a metal rod.
2. A limiter must be installed on the back of the grill to prevent the lid from completely lowering. This will make it convenient to close and open the device during use.
3. The blower holes can be drilled, but it will be much faster to cut them with a grinding tool. Vertical slots are made along the entire length, holes for attaching skewers are drilled with a drill with the required distance.

You can make your own grill legs different ways, it is also possible to use a ready-made stand from an old sewing machine. The frying process in accelerated mode requires a closed lid, and a pipe must be installed to remove smoke. A cylinder barbecue is made by adding corners to the structure in the inner part for attaching mesh or metal rods.

Brazier steam locomotive

The design, called a steam locomotive, combines several devices at once and has rich functionality. The device is used as a grill, barbecue, smokehouse and regular barbecue. Each component has significance and certain functions.

Brazier "Steam Locomotive"

Decor of this type a barbecue made from a gas cylinder resembles a steam locomotive, if you put some effort into its appearance. Additional structures allow you to store firewood, food, etc. When decorated, the locomotive is equipped with all sorts of details to increase the functionality of the device. A locomotive grill made from a gas cylinder allows you to simultaneously smoke food, cook vegetables and fry shish kebab, an indispensable device for a large company.

Features of a barbecue made on the basis of a gas cylinder

Self-production makes it possible to select the necessary parameters and functionality of the equipment. Barbecues made from gas cylinders are popular among owners summer cottages and houses. Installation additional elements makes it possible to cook many foods in different ways. The models offered on the market often do not correspond to the client’s wishes; there are no height adjustments or the design is not capacious enough.

Advantages and disadvantages

All devices have a number of positive, negative aspects. Brazier from gas equipment became famous for its simplicity of design and other qualities:

• a simple manufacturing method allows even an inexperienced craftsman to build a barbecue, having tools, devices, and visual aids on hand;
• the use of improvised means eliminates financial costs, monetary losses entail only the tool and some additional elements;
• long service life is due to the thick metal in the walls of the cylinder; the manufactured part is not subject to temperature influences or mechanical damage;
• The hinged lid allows you to cook your favorite dishes on outdoors in adverse weather conditions;

Barbecue made from a gas cylinder in the shape of a wild boar

Disadvantages of a gas cylinder grill:

• the dimensions of the structure may not always allow you to move or install the barbecue in the right place;
• the weight of the structure is large, so moving without special devices alone is impossible;
• Using firewood will delay the cooking process for a long time.

The nuances of using the resulting product

Correct technical operation makes it possible to use the manufactured structure for a long time. During downtime, it is better to remove the structure in closed room, to avoid exposure to direct sunlight and the formation of corrosion.




Elimination of foreign odors occurs by burning the inside of the grill. The design must be used away from flammable parts, as a spark may jump out during operation. After use, it is recommended to pour out the ash; high-quality raw materials can continue to smolder for up to several days.

In this article I will talk about the most useful homemade product summer season, without which almost no event is complete. We'll talk about making homemade barbecue from a gas cylinder. The costs for this assembly will be minimal, and many people probably have an unnecessary gas cylinder.

In order to make a barbecue from a gas cylinder with your own hands, you will need:
* Gas ​​cylinder
* Angle grinder
* Cutting disc for angle grinder
* Safety glasses, gloves
* Welding machine, electrodes
* Welding mask, gaiter
* Electric drill, metal drills with a diameter of 6 and 12 mm
* Pipe bender
* Tape measure, pencil
* Metal corner with shelf width 40 mm
* Metal rod with a diameter of 14 mm
* Profile pipe dimensions 20*20 mm
* Thick wall pipe with outer diameter 22 mm
* Hand vice
* A couple of cans of black thermal paint
* Semi-automatic core
* Metal tire
* Bed from the old one sewing machine
* A piece of reinforcement with a diameter of 10 mm
* Shovel handle
* Metal grinding wheel for angle grinders
* Metal lathe

Step one.
The first step is to start with a gas cylinder. In this case, the gas cylinder is taken from a car and does not have a lower skirt and valve, unlike a stationary one, and due to the fairly wide filler neck, it is safer to disassemble it.

To prevent the cylinder from rolling on the floor during operation, we install car rolls under it.

Then, using a string, we measure the circumference of the cylinder, applying it to a tape measure, after which we divide the resulting figure by two and subtract about 50 mm, the resulting value will be the size of our door.

Next, using masking tape, we paste the balloon along the contour and get such markings that are visible in any lighting.

We take an angle grinder with a cutting disc in our hands and make cuts according to the markings, we don’t cut out the door completely, we leave just a couple of millimeters in the corners to make it easier to weld the hinges. When working with an angle grinder, be careful and wear personal protective equipment such as gloves and safety glasses.

Step two.
Now let's make the hinges that will hold the door on. If you don’t have a metal lathe, you can simply buy hinges from hardware store, they are inexpensive. In this case lathe available, so we’ll make the loops ourselves. First we grind outside diameter thick-walled pipe, initially its diameter is 22 mm, then we fit a rod with a diameter of 14 mm under the hole in the pipe.

The pipe should rotate on the rod without jamming, but without large backlashes. So, from two pieces of pipe and a rod, one powerful hinge is obtained; a pair of these is needed for the door, so we make the second one in the same way.

Using a metal grinding wheel and an angle grinder, we clean the places where the hinges will be attached. After this, we place two thin plates under the loop to ensure required clearance and begin to weld the hinges to the door and cylinder using a welding machine. First we make tacks, and then, making sure that the loops are located coaxially, we finally weld them. When working with a welding machine, follow safety precautions, use gloves and a welding mask.

Remove slag from the weld seam using a hammer and clean it wire brush.

After the hinges are welded, cut off the 2 mm left earlier and the door is ready.

The door opens well, there are no distortions or jams.

Step three.
To install the skewer in the grill, you need to make special holes and cuts. With the door open, we apply markings to the cylinder, the distance between each slot is 70 mm, we make them using an angle grinder. We try to make the width of the slots the same, about 4 mm.

In the process of making the slots, their depth was increased by another 5 mm, since there will be an overlap of a metal bus that overlaps part of the slot.

WITH reverse side balloon, we make markings for installing the ends of the skewer, the distance between them is also 70 mm, while the distance from the edge should be 25 mm.

Next, using a semi-automatic core, we make indentations according to the marks and drill holes with an electric drill with a metal drill installed at 6 mm, and then at 12 mm. During the drilling process we add technical oil on cutting edge, So cutting tool will last longer and will not jam. When working with an electric drill, be careful and wear safety glasses and gloves.

Step four.
From the bottom of the cylinder we measure 100 mm upward and make markings for the blowing holes.

Next, we also make cores and drill holes with a diameter of 12 mm. As a result, we get 17 holes on each side, the height between the rows is 50 mm, and the distance between the holes of one row is 65 mm.

Since the grill will sometimes be used as a barbecue, it is necessary to make supports for the grid. We take a metal profile pipe measuring 20*20 mm and press it against the wall of the barbecue with a hand vice at the place where the slots end.

Next, we weld the pipe with a welding machine, and then similarly weld the second one on the other side.

The grill is almost ready, all that remains is to make a shredder and a handle, but first we install the cylinder on the base.

Step five.
The base for the barbecue will be the bed from an old sewing machine, which I think many people have.

From a metal corner with a shelf width of 40 mm, we saw off four 40 mm sections using an angle grinder with a cutting disc. These corners will be used to attach the cylinder to the base.

We screw the corners to the bed of the sewing machine, having previously drilled holes the size of the bolt and rounded the edges of the corners so as not to accidentally get hurt. The distance between the corners was 220 mm.

Next, we install the cylinder on the corners and make several tacks with a welding machine, after which we put on the grill and finally scald the fasteners. Use a hammer to remove the slag formed during the welding process.

Since the temperature in the barbecue is quite high, it was decided to strengthen the door by welding two fittings with a diameter of 10 mm at the edges.

We bend the metal bar to homemade pipe bender from a vice.

After this, we press it to the barbecue door with a hand vice and weld it to the points with inside so that everything looks beautiful from the outside.

The grill is a very popular design, and instead of a simple metal box craftsmen make real works of art on the legs. They often use the most waste material for them - old industrial pipes, fireproof safes, car receivers. Most affordable option– build a barbecue from a gas cylinder, which can be found in your own shed or at the nearest scrap metal collection point. Are there any disadvantages to such a solution, and how can it be implemented?

Pros and cons of using an old propane tank

Choosing a material for a barbecue is very simple. It is better to take a 50-liter cylinder: its diameter is 30 cm and its length is 85 cm, which can be called optimal sizes for the barbecue. Of course, 40-liter containers are also suitable, but they have less coverage, which means their operation will not be as convenient.

Homemade barbecue decor forged elements

Barbecue from a 50 liter cylinder

The undoubted advantage of a case made from such a base is the quality of the metal. Severe requirements are imposed on cylinders intended for storing gas under pressure, and the thickness of the walls of their body is at least 3 mm. Therefore, for little money you get a grill that differs:

• durability - thanks to thick steel grade 45, D or 30 HGSA, the structure does not burn out or corrode through and through for 10–15 years;
• mobility - the grill, even if it is not equipped with wheels, can be placed in any corner of the yard and rotated depending on the direction of the wind;
• versatility - in such a smoker under open or closed lid you can fry, smoke and bake absolutely any product;
• ease of use - after cooking, you don’t need to turn on the fire, and then sweep the ashes all over the yard, just turn off the draft and calmly go to the table.

To be fair, it is worth mentioning the shortcomings. So, if you decide to fry meat in winter, you will have to stock up on a larger supply of firewood or coals than in summer, since due to the low heat capacity, the metal quickly cools down, and the fryer becomes much more voracious. At the same time in the grill cylindrical It is quite difficult to achieve uniform heating of the same kebab: in the center it already begins to burn, but at the edges it remains raw.

Heat-resistant paints should be applied in 2–3 layers

Due to the high cost of high-quality heat-resistant paints, your structure will most likely look like in a faded photo - a barbecue made from a gas cylinder from the outside very quickly burns and loses appearance.

And finally, the last thing: even a cylinder that has been out of service for a long time may contain residues of an explosive substance, and carrying out any work with it without taking precautions is dangerous to health and life!

How to cut a balloon - safety precautions

A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons, collectively known as gasoline, almost always remains in a metal container. If this substance is not eliminated, the liquid will instantly turn into a gaseous state and the cylinder may explode. In this regard, before you start cutting a gas cylinder for a barbecue, you need to displace the gas, remove the gasoline and stop the flow of oxygen to the cutting zone from the inside of the cylinder.

You can do it this way:

1. Using an open-end wrench and a shock load, unscrew the valve, thereby allowing the remaining propane to ventilate.
2. Fill the container to the top with water (or soapy water) and leave it for several days - during this time the water will have time to dissolve the liquid hydrocarbons.
3. Drain the liquid, fill the container with water again, close the hole with any seal and cut the tank according to the markings.

An opened cylinder should be stored in a well-ventilated area or outdoors, away from children and sources of fire.

Not everyone is able to unscrew the valve, since it becomes tightly attached to the cylinder over several years. You can try to knock it out with a sledgehammer, but often this does not help. There is a simpler (although it requires patience) way to fill the container with water: unscrew only the tap-axle, under which there is a hole with a diameter of up to 8 mm. Through it, using a dropper, you can pour liquid into the tank, after which you can take up the grinder.

Cutting an old cylinder with a grinder

During the process of cutting the vessel, water will spill out - continue to work as with ordinary metal. It is recommended that all work be carried out in open areas away from residential buildings, since the smell of gasoline is not pleasant and lasts for several days. For the same reason, you should wear a gas-protected respirator. Heat the resulting parts properly over a fire to clean the internal cavities from dirt. After that, start assembling.

Installation of barbecues of simple and complex design

An elementary model is a barbecue made from one half of a cylinder, mounted on a support made of any available material - several bricks, stones, or even just an earthen embankment. The manufacturing time for such a device is minimal, but it is not very convenient to use, and there is nothing to boast about to your friends. Therefore, if you have a minimum of welding skills, you can try to build a barbecue with your own hands from a cylinder in more interesting performance.

Grill on a quick fix

BBQ roasting pan or grill with lid

You can add functionality to your homemade barbecue if you use the other half of the cylinder as a lid. It would not be a bad idea to improve the air supply to the stove, since the wind, which creates a natural but uneven draft, thereby adds a lot of trouble to the griller.

The work algorithm will look like this:

1. Mark the gas container, leaving the side walls higher so that the wind does not fan the coals when frying.

1. Using a grinder or jigsaw, make a horizontal cut on a cylinder prepared in advance according to safety regulations (see above).
2. Immediately weld two hinges, then cut out the lid completely.
3. Fill the cylinder with wood chips and burn (you can use blowtorch).
4. To prevent the metal from leading, weld a 32x32 corner around the perimeter of the cut from the inside - in the future it can serve as a support for the grill and skewers.
5. For the same purpose, tighten the lid with wire and weld two metal strips on the sides or one in the center.

Strengthening the body and cover

1. From profile pipe with a size of 15 mm (4 m), any available corner (0.5 m) and a steel strip (1 m), weld a support for the barbecue from a gas cylinder.
2. For convenient fixation of the cover in open state Weld a limiter between the hinges - a strip of steel, slightly bent away from the grill.

1. On one side, use an 11 mm drill to drill holes for the skewers, on the other, make cuts to secure the skewers (make sure the holes and cuts are on the same line).
2. In the lower part of the body, use an 8 mm drill to make holes to create traction.

Stand for cylinder installation

1. Weld a handle for opening it and transport handles to the lid on the side convenient for you.

1. Place the grill on the frame, coat all metal elements with a primer and paint them with heat-resistant paint.

If desired, the design can be modified: organize shelves, build a canopy, weld an exhaust pipe to create ideal draft.

Testing of the finished design

Brazier with shelf and exhaust pipe

For lovers of smoked meats - a grill-smokehouse made of two cylinders

Once you get the hang of using one cylinder, you can make a 2-in-1 roaster, in which you can not only fry, but also smoke any food. To work you will need:

• 2 cylinders with a volume of 50 and 27 liters;
• metal corners or reinforcing bars for the frame (legs from an old sewing machine will do);
• welding machine and electrodes (it is recommended to stock up on a “chameleon” mask);
• pipe elbow, as well as a piece of pipe with a diameter of 100–150 mm and a height of 1 m.

Using the above technology, remove the remaining propane and gasoline from the tanks. Even before you start making a grill from gas cylinders, clean them of rust and dirt. Cut each container and arrange it like a simple barbecue. The difference in their design is that a container with a smaller volume (it will serve as a gas generator) in top point the housing has a hole for connecting to a 50-liter cylinder (i.e., a hot smoking chamber).

Schematic diagram smokehouse devices

In addition, at the bottom of the working chamber you need to place a smoke diffuser made from a corner with drilled holes. To regulate draft, the gas generator is equipped with a blower and an exhaust pipe with dampers. To prevent burning, a grate should be placed at the bottom of the smaller cylinder.

Blower device with sliding damper

To implement this design, follow these steps:

1. At the bottom of the gas generator cylinder, cut square hole for the blower.
2. On the other side, arrange a screen with a lock (its implementation is shown in the photo).
3. Place a smoke-cutting corner on the bottom of the smokehouse, and weld corners for the grate on the sides.
4. Cut a hole in the top of a large cylinder to fit the exhaust pipe.
5. Cut out the side segments of both cylinders: the larger one at the bottom, the smaller one at the top (the segments should be the same size - this is important).
6. Connect both tanks using the cutouts and seal the joint tightly.
7. Weld the hood and add a damper to it.

After this, all you have to do is place the device on the frame, level it and firmly secure it with a weld seam.

Ready-made device

Video: How to make a grill from two gas cylinders

Useful life hacks from experienced professionals

Having tested the constructed devices, their authors share their own experience on how to make a barbecue from a gas cylinder with your own hands as efficient as possible. Agree, it would be a sin not to take advantage of advice whose benefits have already been demonstrated in practice:

• To ensure that heat spreads evenly and there is no leakage, steel strip linings must be welded to the joints of the lid and body.
• The bottom of the barbecue or smokehouse can be reinforced with a welded structure made of reinforcing rods, and it is important that there is a distance of 14–18 cm from the coals to the meat being cooked.
• Temperature is an important factor when smoking, so the working compartments of the smokehouse should be equipped with a thermometer.
• Fat that gets onto the coals gives an unpleasant bitterness to the taste of the dish - to prevent this, it is recommended to always place a tray under the food.
• You can buy a grill grate, or you can make it yourself, for example, from two shelves of an old refrigerator, welded crosswise.
• The chambers must be cleaned regularly using a metal stick, pulling coals from the far chamber into the near compartment, and from it through the ashpit into a bucket.
• A barbecue made from a gas cylinder, especially a double one, turns out to be heavy, so it is better to mount a pair of wheels in advance.

And finally, many advise immediately, without leaving the cash register, to add another chamber - for cold smoking. To make a compartment with this function, you will need another 50-liter cylinder, only it is placed not horizontally, but vertically. The procedure for arranging the third chamber is similar to the previous technology, and the installation of a chimney pipe in this case is much simpler.

Wheels made of iron sheet, tube and wire

Arrangement of a cold smoking chamber

DIY multifunctional grill

A professional smoker and a home smoker are almost identical

Constructing a good-quality barbecue from gas cylinders, as in the photo, may not be as simple as it seems at first glance. However, the result is worth it: a purchased model with similar capabilities (often made of thin-walled metal) today costs at least 15,000 rubles, and you will receive it for your own use at the price of metal.

Few trips to nature are complete without barbecue or grilled vegetables. To prepare these dishes, it is usually enough to find a suitable place for a fire. However, often preparing barbecue is inextricably linked with going to a summer cottage or to Vacation home. Many people believe that a dacha without a barbecue is not a dacha.

If you approach the issue of creating a barbecue in your dacha creatively, you can also make a unique one. decorative element, transforming your suburban area. You can make a barbecue yourself using available means, such as a pipe or a gas cylinder. In this article we will tell you how to properly make a barbecue from a gas cylinder, and photos and videos will help you more clearly assess the complexity of the process and the result obtained.

Barbecue is a favorite cooking method various dishes charcoal-fired, which has been used by many people for a long time. All barbecues can be divided into three types:

The material for the construction of barbecues is varied. Stationary ones are often made of stone or brick. Portable and portable are made of metal. When choosing a barbecue, you need to pay attention to some nuances:

• the material must be heat-resistant;
• should retain heat well;
• Dimensions match your needs.

Craftsmen have come up with a lot of models of barbecues, the manufacture of which uses the most unusual materials at hand. Widespread received barbecues made from gas cylinders.

Tools and materials

It is not known who was the first to come up with the idea of ​​using old cylinders for this purpose, but the idea paid off. If you show a little imagination, such a design will become not only functional, but also a decorative acquisition. The grill will have fairly thick walls, which will allow it to serve for quite a long time. In order to make a barbecue, you need skills in working with welding, a drill and a grinder.

Grinder and welding machine

Tools you will need:

• legs (pipes or ready-made mechanisms, for example, from old sewing machines);
• Bulgarian;
• welding machine;
• drill;
• cylinder with a capacity of less than 50 liters;
• chimney pipe;
• loops;
• rivets.

Before starting work, carefully inspect the cylinder. Do not use cylinders that are too rusty.

Attention! Remember safety. No sparks are allowed during cutting. This may cause the remaining gas to explode.

Before cutting the cylinder, it is necessary to release all the gas from it without any residue. To do this, unscrew the valve with special keys and install the cylinder upside down. Wait until the gas is completely released. To control this process use soap suds.

Unscrew the cylinder valve

When there is no gas left, place the cylinder on its side and start cutting. The first step is to cut off the valve. While cutting, constantly water the cut area. Fill the resulting hole with water from a hose to the very top. Then drain.

Step-by-step instruction

The process of making a barbecue consists of several stages.

Sawing. The cylinder must be cut into two halves. This must be done along the weld, as close to it as possible. It is best not to cut off the side walls. They will serve as good fire barriers and help maintain temperature. When sawing, try not to damage the side rings, because they will serve as a support for the lid.

Sawing a cylinder

Legs. The height of the legs depends only on your choice. You can screw on the legs from an old-style sewing machine, or you can use pipe scraps.

Legs can be equipped with wheels for ease of movement

To attach the pipe, you need to drill four holes in the bottom of the grill, into which bolts are inserted so that the threads are on the outside of the grill. They can either be tightened with nuts or simply welded. Nuts are welded to the top of the pipes and screwed to the grill.

Advice. To make installation of the cover easy, firmly secure the grill to the ground.

Installing the cover. The lid on the grill is attached to hinges, which are secured with rivets and then welded. You can make the cover removable if the canopies are directed in one direction. It is necessary to weld the hinges, because under the influence of high temperatures the rivets can simply fly out. But to install the handle on the grill lid, only bolts will be enough. When choosing a material for a handle, remember that it must be heat-resistant. Additionally, you can make a limiter for the lid using chains or a corner. A chimney can be installed in the valve hole.

The lid can be secured with hinges

Assembly. To prevent the grill from deforming under the influence of temperature, some craftsmen additionally weld a corner to the inner edges. It strengthens the perimeter and gives greater rigidity to the structure. In addition, it will serve as a stand for the grill and skewers. To prevent the ash from having to be raked out by hand, holes are drilled in the bottom of the grill. If there are no corners, the slots for the skewers are cut using a grinder.

Advice. For greater functionality and convenience inner space The barbecue can be divided into two zones. In one part, make stands for the grill, and in the other, connectors for skewers. Install additional clamps at several levels - this will help you adjust the height of the grate above the coals.

The final touch will be coloring. This process is optional and is a personal matter.

Make recesses for skewers using a grinder

Barbecue smokehouse

The main difference between the smokehouse is its tightness. The grill-smokehouse is made in the same way as described above, but a firebox is added to the structure. To do this, half of the bottom is cut off - this is the place for the firebox. The firebox itself is made of sheet iron or any other suitable material.

Barbecue smokehouse made of two cylinders different sizes

Some craftsmen make a firebox from smaller cylinders. The finished firebox is welded to the grill and the required design is obtained. Required element The smokehouse is a chimney. A ready-made chimney can be purchased at a store, or you can make it yourself.

Advice. For those who like to improve and are not afraid of difficulties, we can advise equipping the design with a motor that will independently rotate the spit.

You can start smoking after the grill has been heated with wood. If the smell of gas is very strongly absorbed into the cylinder, you will have to heat the grill several times until the smell completely disappears.

Do not forget that a smokehouse requires a chimney

Brazier steam locomotive

The design, which is often called a “locomotive,” combines four functions at once: grill, barbecue, smokehouse and barbecue. It is made from several cylinders or pipes, each of which has its own purpose.

Outwardly, this barbecue actually resembles a steam locomotive, especially if you put a little effort into its design. For example, wheels can be made from elements of a cylinder or using forging. Additionally, the structures are equipped with retractable tables, grilles, and numerous details that have both a functional and decorative role. On one locomotive you can simultaneously fry barbecue, grill vegetables and smoke food.

The grill-steam locomotive can be purchased at finished form, but you can make its analogue from empty gas cylinders

It is best to paint barbecues with heat-resistant paint, because the temperature of the barbecue can reach 700 degrees.

Such barbecues have a fairly high efficiency. This is facilitated by both the closing lid and the material. Even with a small amount of coal, a well-heated cylinder body will give off the heat necessary for cooking for a long time.

Making a grill-steam locomotive

Is it worth talking about external qualities? After all, with a little effort you can bring your wildest fantasies to life and make a real work of art from an ordinary nondescript cylinder that will decorate your yard or suburban area. And the photos and videos for this article will help you better understand the manufacturing process and, perhaps, choose the design of your barbecue.

Barbecue smokehouse made from gas cylinders: video