The grill is a convenient and useful culinary equipment for cooking in the heat. This functional invention allows you to cook different foods using natural heat from coals. Despite the fact that it was originally made as a universal cooking tool, today the barbecue is the basis for preparing meat and barbecue. Around it, trips to the country house and nature are held, saying goodbye to autumn, welcoming the arrival of spring and celebrating summer. And below we will provide drawings of metal barbecues, their photos and videos on the technology of manufacturing barbecues of various designs.

	The basis of the grill.
	Type of barbecue: regular, stationary, collapsible.
	Dimensions and drawings of metal barbecues, photos.
	Preparation of future construction.
	Welding barbecue.
	Metal barbecues with a canopy.
	Painting the finished result.

Buying a barbecue is an expensive purchase. Simple metal structure sometimes costs large sums without justifying the quality or its appearance. Therefore, it is much better to make a barbecue with your own hands, using drawings, high-quality metal, and also your skills.

Grill base

The grill is a convenient tool for cooking in the heat. It has a very durable design, but all its features are nuanced. They allow you to quickly and easily prepare kebabs and other dishes, providing sufficient quantity cooking heat.

Among the main advantages of the barbecue, the following are worth highlighting:

• suitable sizes;
• air holes;
• depth;
• recesses for skewers.

While some are obvious, they are all required for quality cooking. As for the depth of the grill, it allows a sufficient amount of heat to be generated and the meat to be placed at a height where it will cook but not burn. This way you can put the required amount of wood.

Air holes - especially important nuance these structures. After all, it is because of them that meat cooked on the grill is very different from other methods of cooking outdoors. Regular air flow allows you to maintain the temperature and heat of the coals, fully using their full potential.

Attention! Another nuance of the grill is the pallet. It prevents coals from falling through special ventilation holes into the bottom and promotes partial air regulation.

For further use of the design, sizing is extremely important. After all, cooking takes place on a grill or skewers, so you need to rely on its average size. The grill should be wide, allowing you to place the entire length of the skewer and should give required quantities heat, allow more than eight servings of meat.

And the last nuance is making recesses for skewers. They allow you to place the meat in any position, frying it evenly with different sides. This approach plays a big role in preparing aromatic and juicy kebab without burning.

But these points always vary depending on the type of grill.

Deciding on the type of grill: drawings, photos

It’s worth saying right away that there are numerous varieties of such structures. After all, everyone wants to find the best option for where to cook meat and other products in the heat. Today the following types of barbecue are distinguished:

1. Ordinary.

A regular grill has a square design. Although they have heavy weight, can be transferred. It often has removable legs.

1. Collapsible.

Lightweight and small collapsible option that you can carry in your car. It is more convenient and simpler, and is also suitable for hiking in the forest.

1. Stationary.

Powerful grill made of metal. The basis can be brick blocks, providing high reliability. Often such barbecues can be supplemented with steel decorations.

Choosing the type of barbecue is very important when it comes to self-construction. This way, you can decide on the tasks and choose the best option. However, it is recommended to choose the regular type as the most universal choice for summer residents.

Attention! Barbecues can have different shapes. There are round, rectangular, curved and other types, the cooking of which may differ slightly.

Drawings of metal barbecues: photos of different types

Before you make the appropriate drawings and choose the dimensions for the future barbecue, you need to choose the best option for construction, which is used most often. It is necessary to select the appropriate width and height of the structure, and the appropriate length of the legs. A drawing of a regular barbecue is provided as follows:

Dimensions indicated in millimeters. It is clearly visible that the total height of the barbecue with a length of legs of 70 cm and a length of 95 cm. In this case, the depth of the barbecue will be 25 cm, which is the optimal distance from the heat to the skewers.

The width of the grill is 28 cm, which is slightly lower than the average size of the skewer. The length is 54 cm, needed to distribute 9 servings evenly over the heat.

The upper part of the structure is equipped with gaps for skewers. This way, you can distribute the meat evenly and fix it freely when rotating, ensuring uniform cooking. Moreover, the distance between the gaps should be 6 cm. It is necessary to leave space between the outer walls and gaps so that the meat does not touch them and also does not burn.

Excellent ventilation is an important nuance. Here it is achieved through holes with a diameter of 12-15 mm located on the side walls. The holes are located at the bottom of the sheet of metal in a checkerboard pattern. They are not needed on the front side walls.

Attention! The presented design does not imply the presence of a tray and holes at the bottom of the grill. You can easily fix this by welding small corners to the bottom or legs and choosing the appropriate sheet of metal.

How to prepare elements of a future structure?

Metal sheets serve as the basis for the barbecue. We do not recommend using other materials, since the grill provides sufficient resistance to compactness and heat. The thickness of the metal should be approximately 2-3 mm. To work you will need:

• Two sheets of metal measuring 280x250 mm and 240x250 mm.
• One sheet of metal 540x280 mm.
• Angles 700 mm long and four metal pipes.
• Welding machine.
• Drill.
• Roulette.
• Metal saw or grinder.

Most people prefer a different assembly option. Different sheets can be replaced with a large metal sheet. By making cuts, you can connect the structure with a small number of welds. This way it will be more reliable.

It is important to consider additional elements if the design differs from the one above. It can be supplemented with a tray, carrying handles, recesses for legs and other details.

First of all, you need to perform preliminary markings. Welding and fastening points are marked, and special gaps are created. To do this, use a saw or grinder. This step also creates air holes.

Attention! Often such a structure is made on reinforcing legs. They are unreliable, as the structure will wobble even under light loads. Therefore, it is better to replace them with corners.

How to weld a barbecue with your own hands

Welding – best solutions for the barbecue. It can withstand high temperature changes and is bolted efficiently. To do this, use a welding machine, regardless of its type. Then the structure is fixed one by one, and welding is performed at the corners.

Attention! For more convenient welding, it is worth using metal corners along the sides. They can also increase the reliability of the seams, as well as significantly make the structure heavier.

Then comes the welding of the arms and legs. They are fixed along the sides (corners) or to the bottom of the structure (pipes). You need to weld them securely, since the grill itself will be quite heavy.

Attention! To fix the legs, you can use collapsible elements rather than a welding machine. Removable legs will significantly reduce the dimensions of the barbecue during storage.

Upon completion of the work, you need to sand the seams and also check the entire structure for reliability.

Metal barbecues with a canopy: drawings

To cook kebabs in bad weather, you can use a special grill design. This allows you to hide the heat and meat from precipitation, but this design itself is not simple. There are two options available here:

• installing a canopy directly on the grill;

• installation of an additional canopy that does not belong to the barbecue.

The latter option will be more rational, since it allows you to hide not only the kebabs, but also the person who monitors their preparation. The first option requires additional costs, since the base must withstand the load from the canopy.

In this case, we recommend attaching the structure to metal corners. This is the best option as it makes it easier to assemble. The canvas for the canopy is most often corrugated sheeting. It is fireproof, does not react in any way to temperature changes and is lightweight, which is important for a lightweight design.

Assembling a canopy is not much different from the usual one, and all that is required is fire protection and proper placement of the base. This way, you can safely prepare food without worrying about getting caught on the fittings.

It is worth noting that a metal grill with a canopy is a complex option that can be done by experienced welders. Here it is important to create a reliable structure, the weight of which will be evenly distributed on the base. For stationary barbecues it is much easier to make such a canopy, since a load-bearing foundation can be installed for them.

A structure with a canopy can be decorated with metal elements, as you can see in the photo. This will not only improve the appearance, but also make the canopy more stable and reliable.

Attention! If the roof is installed low, equip it with a special air duct.

Finished product painting

An important issue in making a barbecue is painting. You cannot do without it, since the metal used in the structure is subject to rust, and ash and soot do not improve its appearance.

For painting, special compounds are used, which meet the following requirements:

• heat resistance;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• no harmful fumes.

The following coatings meet these requirements:

• silicon-organic enamels;

• heat-resistant paints for various purposes.

It should be noted that painting a barbecue with your own hands is a rather complex and responsible process. They need special firing, after which they receive their properties. Another option is proposed - oxidation. It is quite expensive to implement, but it is possible to do it yourself.

It is better to choose black color for paint. Since there will be a lot of ash and soot nearby, the remaining coatings will quickly become dirty. With this color the plaque will be completely invisible.

Attention! Painting should only be done on the outside. Inside, the coating peels off quite quickly as a result of the high heat, and there is no point in this.

Making a barbecue with your own hands is quite simple. To do this you will need a sheet of metal, a welding machine and desire. However, it is worth sticking to the plan and scheme, since in the future any deviations may affect the ease of use. But the materials on our website “Remontik”, among which drawings of metal barbecues and their photos, as well as videos on production, will be especially useful, will allow you to cope with this task.

Barbecue masters can prepare this dish even in the middle of a deep forest without a single device for this. But it’s still much nicer and more convenient to use reliable, proven and durable devices for cooking outdoors. But most often this process occurs with the participation of barbecues.

Peculiarities

The most common barbecue device is a metal grill.

Here are its main advantages.

• Simplicity. Most often, a barbecue is a box with legs, into which firewood or coals are poured, a fire is built, and skewers with meat or a grill with vegetables are placed on top.
• Mobility. Some metal models can be used anywhere: on the ground, on a concrete platform, on a terrace and even on a sandy beach.
• Functionality. Even the simplest inventions can be decorated with ornate forging, which can serve as additional hooks for hanging skewers or a net. You can build a structure with a roof or with additional shelves.

• Safety. The metal does not burn, does not melt and does not create fires. And this is a big plus.
• Economical. Even in the absence required material and the desire to make a brazier from metal yourself, you will spend not a large number of Money.

The disadvantages include the not always aesthetic appearance and fragility of some models. However, all these nuances are eliminated and adjusted individually for each user and for each case.

The unique feature of metal barbecues is that you can easily make them yourself.

To do this you do not need to have any special knowledge or skills. You just need to decide on the model and materials, listen to the advice of professionals or simply knowledgeable people, and also be sure that your plan will be realized 100%.

Design and principle of operation

Starting to look at the device from bottom to top, you definitely need to pay attention to the legs. Typically it is four metal corner, pointed downwards so that they can be stuck into the ground. The height of this element is selected individually if the product is made to order. In construction and gardening stores, you will most likely come across standard universal models with a length of 80 to 120 cm. Metal reinforcing rods are sometimes chosen as this element; some craftsmen resort to a forged design of the base of the barbecue.

There are also unique homemade structures installed on the lower iron part of sewing machines, unusable tables, etc. Almost anything that holds firmly on any surface and can withstand the weight of a metal box and its contents during cooking over a fire is used.

The steel box, which consists of four sidewalls and a bottom, represents the basis of the barbecue structure. Often the lower part of this box is reinforced to increase the service life of the entire structure. The side walls must be perforated so that heat does not accumulate in one place and air circulation occurs. Thus, a kind of blower is created, like in stoves.

On the upper edges of the long sides of the metal box, recesses are made, into which skewers are then very conveniently inserted. This allows minimizing the movement of mini-spits on metal.

The principle of operation of such barbecues is known to everyone. Coals or logs of firewood are laid out at the bottom of a metal box and a fire is lit. When the fire dies down and only coals, ash and the heat from them remain in the grill, skewers with pre-prepared meat or vegetables are laid out on the structure in orderly rows. The heat in the hearth is maintained by improvised means, which create a powerful flow of air into the structure, but do not re-light the fire in the ashes.

Types of structures

As for various designs, which involve comfortable cooking of barbecue, then here you should first understand the main types of metal barbecues.

There are four types in total.

• Disposable. Quick grill. Everything that can be found nearby is used - from tin cans up to two U-shaped metal profiles.
• Stationary. The second step in the evolution of metal barbecues. Simple, economical, sustainable. Can be used as outdoors, and under a canopy. If necessary, you can add a roof, a hood (or even a chimney), a pot stand and a double bottom.

• Collapsible. It differs from the stationary one in the way that the barbecue elements are attached to each other. In the first, all joints are spot welded. In the second, they are screwed with metal bolts or hinges, which allows it to be disassembled for a time when it is not in use.
• Folding. Original models mobile barbecues made of metal, which are very convenient to store right in the trunk of a car in case of a sudden trip to nature. They are suitcases in which you can put skewers and legs of a folding metal structure.

Each of the modifications has both positive aspects and disadvantages. By making a metal barbecue with your own hands, you take responsibility for its design and operation. And this is to your advantage.

Having decided to take this important step, you can plan to have a smokehouse or barbecue grill.

Some projects also include a lid in the overall design of the barbecue. By covering the barbecue, you can ensure the fastest preparation of your dish and be sure that all the most valuable and beneficial properties and vitamins will be preserved in it.

In order for proper air circulation to occur inside the metal barbecue box, it is better to make slits, called a blower, at the bottom of the sides of the structure. Special holes with a diameter of 10-12 mm are made in the bottom so that the oxygen entering these holes burns out, thereby enriching the meat over the fire.

For the legs of barbecues, metal rods or even pipes are sometimes easily used. The main thing is to cut, weld or fasten it to the main structure correctly.

Craftsmen make metal barbecues practically out of thin air.

So, there are options from a barrel, a gas cylinder, and even from the drum of an automatic washing machine.

Drawings and dimensions

Before you start production process, it’s worth deciding on the model, size, and material. The next step will be to create a small but correct project plan, in which you need to display all the nuances and necessary numbers. The sketch should show a schematic representation of the future structure.

Let's look at the main components and tools that will be needed for the job.

• Sheet of metal or pieces thereof. The thickness of the material, according to the recommendations of professionals, ranges from 3 to 5-7 mm. Of course, the higher this indicator, the longer the service life of the metal structure itself will be. In this case, it is convenient to manufacture a prefabricated structure, when the bottom can be made denser and the walls thinner.
• Metal corners or profile pipes. The first ones are suitable both for arranging the legs of the barbecue and for strengthening the thin-walled sides of the box. Pipes are only suitable for creating two pairs of legs on which the entire structure will stand.

• Grinder with metal discs.
• Drill for drilling ventilation holes or holes for fastenings.
• Welding machine, if you decide to make a stationary grill from one or more sheets of metal.

The main dimensions of a standard stationary metal grill are shown in the diagram. But to make your measurements, you need to understand why these particular numbers were chosen. The width of the box is always based on the length of the skewers minus 8-10 cm. On average, it will be somewhere around 30 cm.

The length depends on the number of skewers that will be simultaneously used in preparing kebabs. The distance from one semi-finished product to another is also taken into account here, because they should not fit tightly to each other. So, the figure taken as a basis is 10 cm per one threaded skewer.

The depth of the metal barbecue box is clearly calculated and has parameters of 20-25 cm. This distance is enough to fry the meat, but not burn it. If the depth is made more than 25 cm, fuel consumption and barbecue cooking time will increase.

There are also original mini-models, all sizes of which will have to be cut down, depending on the reduction of the layout itself.

They usually have short legs and are located close to the ground. But even such designs look beautiful and practical thanks to a systematic and careful approach to manufacturing and assembly.

Step-by-step manufacturing instructions

It's worth understanding step by step process creating stationary metal barbecues with your own hands.

The first step is marking. On a single sheet of metal we draw the disassembled silhouette of the future structure. You should get a cross.

The second step is to cut out the drawn figure using a grinder. Next you will need to bend all the sides and weld them together. The box is ready.

Then we drill holes in the bottom for air and cut air vents in the walls of the box. Here it is also important to follow a certain system. The holes must be approximately the same distance from each other and from the edges of the box. Approximately - about 60 mm in one row.

Considering that the holes are staggered, the distance from the bottom to the top is only 30 mm. This is necessary to ensure that oxygen enters the grill evenly.

The next step is to cut grooves to securely fix the skewers on the grill. These “teeth” are located on the upper side of the long sidewalls of the structure. The manufacture and fastening of the legs is planned to be done last.

The stationary metal grill is ready. You can attach additional handles to it (for ease of moving from place to place), hooks, grilles and even wheels for transportation.

You can make a collapsible iron grill for your dacha yourself.

All work is carried out in four stages.

1. Marking and cutting out the walls and bottom. All elements must be drawn taking into account the allowance for folded seams.
2. We make blowers and air ducts in the walls and bottom.
3. On the allowances left when cutting the elements, holes are made for attaching them to each other.
4. The legs will also be attached without welding. A metal corner is suitable here, which is screwed to the box with fireproof screws or self-tapping screws. Also great idea There will be the use of tubes on which it is necessary to make a thread, and weld bolts to the structure and screw the tube legs into them.

A homemade collapsible iron grill can be used for its intended purpose immediately after all work is completed.

After cooking, it can be easily folded and stored in the shed or garage. It won't take up much space and won't get in the way.

A traveling “suitcase” can also be easily made at home. To do this, you need to make a drawing on a metal sheet, where 4 cm is added to each side. Holes are made on the long sides. The bottom and walls are fastened together door awnings. Bolts are welded to the bottom to secure the legs. We complement the design with a hook and loop so that the grill itself does not fall apart. We weld a handle to the side to make it convenient to carry the metal “suitcase”, even if you are traveling to nature on public transport.

Making an original kebab maker from scrap materials is as easy as shelling pears. The most popular projects today recognized barbecue from metal barrel, from a gas cylinder and a washing machine drum.

The barrel design can combine two functions at once: a barbecue grill and a smokehouse.

There are at least three ways to make it. In the first case, the barrel is placed on its side, its upper part is cut out, leaving the ends intact. The cut out lid is attached to the main body of the future barbecue using ordinary door canopies. Legs, for example, metal rods, are welded to the ends of the barrel. At the cut line of the upper part welding machine corners are attached on which notches are made to secure the skewers.

The second option for cutting a barrel is to divide it into two parts. Having placed the base of the grill on a flat surface, we make a vertical cut from the top end to the bottom. The percentage of parts can be different: from 30/70 to 50/50. But the lower one must be greater than or equal to the upper one. Then the whole process happens identically.

Making the perfect smoker is also easy. But for this you will need two barrels. One will become the base cabinet for the smokehouse, inside which a fire will be built. The second will be cut into two parts horizontally and will become the smoking unit itself. Sawdust must be placed on the bottom of this barrel. The lid must be kept closed throughout the entire process.

Making a metal barbecue from a used gas cylinder is schematically very similar to the same process for a barrel.

The main nuance that you should pay attention to is preparing the used container for use.

The cylinder must be at least 50 liters in volume for the grill to turn out well. The next step is to clean the container from any remaining gas.

To do this you need to do three steps.

1. release the remaining gas through the valve and turn the cylinder upside down;
2. moisten the valve with soapy water; if bubbles or a corresponding odor appear, the gas has not yet completely come out, you need to wait;
3. Rinse the empty container.

In order to carry out the third step as safely as possible, it is recommended to carry out this procedure with an assistant.

First of all, while one is sawing off the faucet with a grinder, the other periodically pours water over the cut area so that sparks do not get inside and react with the remnants of the gaseous substance on the walls of the cylinder.

A hose is inserted into the resulting hole, from which water is supplied under good pressure. While the liquid flows inside, the container is periodically shaken to thoroughly wash all the walls. Fill the container full and leave for several days. After the allotted time, the water is drained, but remember that this is already poison. To remove the acrid smell of gas from the cylinder, it is burned inside before starting to make a barbecue from it. Further manipulations look and are performed in the same way as in the case of a metal barrel.

Original designs barbecues are made from old cars. By using the hood and front of an old vehicle, you can get an excellent heat-resistant and unusual grill with a lid.

The simplest is considered to be a barbecue made from improvised means.

The fastest and most durable in this category is a fryer made from the drum of an automatic washing machine. The average time required for processing is 10-15 minutes. The main condition is to find the drum. You can use it completely, or you can cut off the unnecessary part if you think it is too high. As for the support, the convenience of this option is that it can be placed directly on the ground, bricks or stones. Or you can make legs specially for it from rebar rods. Both options are worth considering. Choose it individually for yourself.

It is impossible to get by with just assembling the component parts of a metal barbecue. Exists whole line features in the operation of this device that need to be adopted and implemented to improve its functional qualities and performance characteristics.

After all the manufacturing work is completed, it is necessary to clean the finished grill from dirt and rust. To remove the latter, use a grinding machine or drill with a special attachment.

The inner walls of the grill do not need to be cleaned of carbon deposits during operation. It is believed that this is what gives kebabs a special aroma and “health”.

It happens in two stages:

1. degreasing the surface;
2. keeping the grill elements in a caustic soda solution for about one and a half hours.

This treatment will not only provide a special heat-protective film, but will also protect against metal corrosion for the entire duration of the device’s operation.

If the overall design uses wooden parts, should be given Special attention and their treatment with various antiseptic, moisture-resistant and heat-repellent agents.

The place where you plan to place the barbecue must be cleared in advance of dry grass, branches or other flammable objects, and be sure to place a container with sand nearby, which will be used to extinguish the fire in the event of a fire.

To prevent the acrid smoke from the fire from interfering with cooking and enjoying nature, you can independently build a hood for a metal barbecue. It is made from the same material as the outdoor cooking device. It differs from standard barbecue structures installed indoors in that it looks like a cut-down pipe. The area of ​​the hood dome is usually equal to the area of ​​the grill itself. This allows you to minimize the emission of smoke outside the cooking area. The hood dome is welded to the grill body. It is also important to take into account the mass of the structure so that everything stands stable together.

Beautiful examples

An original stationary metal grill made with forged elements. In this case, the forged parts are a table-stand for a brazier. There is a space under the table for storing firewood or coals, so you don’t have to run far for them. Such a barbecue will not be light, but quite mobile. That is, moving it to a convenient place or storing it in a shed for the winter will not be difficult. Forged products o

A metal grill with a roof allows you to cook over a fire even in bad weather. If you don’t have a canopy or gazebo in your yard, but want meat or vegetables fried over a fire, this option is an excellent solution. In addition, the design is equipped with a stand for installing a cauldron and also convenient place for fuel placement.

Unusual models are also found among stationary barbecues. Two large wheels are very successfully attached to the legs of this design. Imitating a garden wheelbarrow, the device easily moves around your site and stands firmly and steadily where you need it.

This configuration of metal barbecues in the shape of a boot is quite common. It combines a kebab maker, a barbecue maker and even the ability to cook meat on a spit. A convenient grid table allows you to optimally place all the necessary tools and ingredients at hand.

A folding metal grill when packed resembles a suitcase. This allows you to take it with you wherever and whenever you want. If necessary, you can put skewers and other necessary items inside. The only disadvantage of this design is the height. It is as compact as possible, and therefore you will only have to cook on it while sitting.

Another example of a suitcase barbecue, which is already equipped with legs. These additional spare parts are conveniently folded inside the box, which is closed with a special clasp so that nothing falls apart. The photo also shows other models of folding barbecues, which are also compact in size and easy to use.

A spacious stationary grill made of sheet metal with the addition of forged patterns. It is also equipped with a device for cooking in a cauldron, has a convenient mini side table and space for firewood or dishes under the box itself.

The original way install a hood over the barbecue. Suitable for those who do not want to fix the kebab maker in one place and install a bulky exhaust structure in the gazebo or on the veranda. All the nuances have already been taken into account here. Some manufacturers even offer benches and chairs in the same style.

A fabulous barbecue in the form of a carriage with a roof will not leave even the most skeptical buyer indifferent. However, the price of such a forged model may not be the most pleasant value. One of the features of this design is the presence of a lid on the kebab grill.

The original hearth comes from the front of the car. This allows you not only to surprise your guests and get convenient device for cooking over fire. Thanks to this non-standard approach, you also get rid of an unnecessary vehicle that was just taking up space.

A chic wrought iron grill in the form of a house on wheels, equipped with a roof and a chimney, will become a true decoration of your site. The design is bulky, but it allows you to cook for a large group at once, both on skewers and on a barbecue grid.

You can find a lot of beautiful and practical examples of metal barbecues. It is important to remember all important safety features when using them so that external aesthetics didn't turn into trouble. Making metal barbecues for your own use with your own strength and hands is a responsible and creative process that requires concentration, caution and an individual approach.

To learn how to make a metal grill with your own hands, watch the video below.

A metal grill is the easiest to make. Therefore, it is the most common, especially among those people who like to do something with their own hands and constantly relax in the country or in nature.

Kinds

Barbecues made of metal are:

Portable ones can be fully or partially collapsible.

Folding products

The first type is a single structure that can be folded into portable case. These metal barbecues are designed for tourists. Therefore, their features are:

• small sizes;
• relatively light weight.

Most of the drawings of such barbecues include a roasting pan with dimensions of 45x26x16 cm (LxWxH). It is not very suitable for a large company, because it will take a very long time to cook the kebab.

Another feature of the correct folding barbecues is the special material. For their production they are used thin fire-resistant stainless steel. At the same time, all the loops are also made from it with your own hands. Thanks to this, the grill turns out to be quite light in weight.

Stainless steel is very easy to clean from soot. Just wipe it with a rag and it comes back. mirror view. Therefore, you can put a folding barbecue in your backpack and not worry that something inside will become dirty.

Folding barbecues are also made from sheet metal. They can have the above dimensions, or they can also be larger. The products are a little heavy and therefore suitable for short trips. Such designs are good option in cases where there is very little space in the car.

Collapsible and stationary models

Portable, fully collapsible barbecues can also be folded compactly. However, the compactness will be worse than that of folding ones. After all, the scheme provides for large-sized parts. At the same time, the creators use racks with a height of 1 m. They are much larger than similar elements of a folding barbecue. Thanks to large sizes and height, collapsible portable barbecues create great comfort while preparing barbecue.

Partially collapsible models and their sketches provide for the possibility of removing the legs. The roaster is a one-piece structure.

Stationary ones are heavy and can only be carried around the courtyard. They are distinguished by a large number of beautiful decorative elements. Many of them are . Such barbecues have a brazier almost identical to that of collapsible structures. All other elements are beautifully designed and depend on the imagination of the creator. Often such barbecues resemble fairy tale characters, trains, cars and any other objects. Many stationary barbecues are built into a frame with a roof.

Ideal model

Its features depend on the shape of the roaster. Each shape has its own optimal size.

The drawing of an ideal classic rectangular metal barbecue has the following features:

1. Width – 250 mm. This is enough to accommodate 6-8 pieces of meat. With this value, heat from the longitudinal side walls is received by all pieces, including those in the middle. This heat is necessary to form a golden brown crust. If you make the width larger, the middle pieces will have no crust.
2. Length – about 1 m. It is taken into account that there should be 8-12 cm per skewer. A margin of 5 cm on both sides is also taken into account. It turns out that in a meter-long grill you can place 8 skewers. This is quite enough for an average company. You should not make it longer, because the cook will have to run from one end to the other. It is more convenient to stand in one place.
3. Height – 200 mm. The optimal height is 150 mm. However, firewood is different and produces its own amount of heat.
4. Vertical cutouts in the longitudinal side walls. Their length should be 50 mm. This value will allow you to select the height of the skewers depending on the type of firewood. The meat should be 30-70 mm from the coals.
5. Holes in the bottom. There should be a lot of them. The diameter of each hole should be 10-15 mm. The distance between holes and rows of holes should reach 20-30 mm. Drawings of an ideal barbecue may include a mesh bottom. This option is better because the air flow to the coals increases. The mesh should be made of wire with a diameter greater than 4 mm.
6. Thickness metal walls - 2 mm, and even better 4-6 mm. This will ensure a long service life and create the necessary heat for cooking barbecue.
7. The height of the entire structure depends on the height of the cook. In most cases - 1 m.

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How to make the perfect model

First you need draw your own drawing. In this case, the above rules are observed. The drawing will allow you to determine the dimensions of each side wall. While drawing it, the implementation of the possibility of disassembling the grill is determined. If this is possible, then the length of the side walls should be increased by 2 cm. These additional centimeters will be curved edges. That is, 1 cm of each side that will be adjacent to the posts will need to be bent at an angle of 90°. 1 cm of the lower edge of the sides of any roasting pan also needs to be folded. They do this inside the structure.

According to the drawn up drawing cutting prepared sheet metal And profile pipe or corners. Holes are drilled in the bottom. Slots are made in the longitudinal side walls. In the case of creating a completely collapsible structure, two long openings are made in the racks. Their length should be equal to the height of the roasting pan. The imaginary lines that will pass through the openings should form a right angle.

If you create a non-separable barbecue with your own hands, then first weld the sides. Next, the racks are welded to them. You don't have to weld it. This will improve the portability of the design. In this case, each pair of racks must be made in the form of the letter “H”. In this case, the ends of the racks should be 1-2 cm higher than the horizontal partition. For reliable fixation, 4 protruding metal squares with dimensions of 2x2 cm can be welded to the sides of the roaster at the level of the top of the racks. These squares and racks will need to be fastened with hooks in the shape of the letter “P”.

For additional stability, you can make the ends of the posts sharp to drive them into the ground.

Model with a throat

This grill resembles a large bottle. The design consists of three parts:

1. Wide cylinder. Its height is 180-200 mm.
2. A cut cone. Height – 100-150 mm.
3. Narrow cylinder. It has a height of 100-150 mm.

The lower part has many holes in it. They are not only in the bottom, but also in the side walls. The upper ones are made at a height of 130 mm. The presence of side holes is very interesting feature. Proper barbecues should not have such holes, since a lot of oxygen reaches the meat through them. He changes chemical processes in the meat, and the dish turns out not as it should be.

However, in the case of cooking meat on this grill, this is not the case because so much wood is burned in the brazier that the side holes are blocked by coals. With the gradual smoldering of the coals, the holes will become free, but until this moment the process of cooking the meat is completed. As a result, some of the wood is wasted.

It is difficult to imagine outdoor culinary processes without barbecues. These devices allow you to create on your own summer cottage incredibly delicious dishes. There are many models of barbecues on the market. However, owners often build such devices themselves. How to cook a grill? Often you just end up with different designs. Their formats are determined by the owner’s goals, financial capabilities, site parameters and working skills of the creators.

Design selection criteria

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

Today, properly cooking a barbecue is a basic task. Many owners do not want to create any ordinary designs. And therefore they are equipped with additional elements. These include:

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

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

In practice, creating a metal barbecue is not so difficult.

Just decide the following questions in advance:

• 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 service life will the product have? These criteria are determined by the choice of a particular metal.
• What appearance will the structure have? To do this, you should study many photographs and options with different designs. You can choose the one that suits you in style and color. It’s best if you find video material on the construction of this particular model.

Dimensions calculation

The parameters of the planned barbecue are the key criteria. They determine the ease of use of the unit for its intended purpose.

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

For a team with a large number people need to use a larger structure.

Photographs of standard and non-standard versions are easily found online. You may come across photographs in which the traditional version is supplemented with 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 with your own efforts.

For example, you can act according to this drawing:

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

No less important aspect– this is the depth of the apparatus. Its approximate value is 15 cm. In this situation, there will be the necessary clearance between the product and the coals for cooking. The height of the grill should be as comfortable as possible for the cook.

Selection of materials

Self-created metal structure is possible using different materials. The main thing here is not to make a mistake with the metal. The chosen option should guarantee the maximum operational period of the future structure. Basically, one rule works here: the thinner the metal thickness, the shorter the operating life of the unit. For this reason, a material with good density should be used. Under no circumstances use sheets whose maximum density is 1 mm. They will make a rather weak structure.

Another example of a drawing:

To make the material High Quality with a long working period, the following materials and tools are required:

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

Additionally, drawings are prepared. You can borrow them from the Internet, or you can make them yourself.

The technological process of creating a barbecue using welding

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

Typically, the use of welding equipment is necessary when producing a stationary version. Before the work process itself, be sure to watch the video tutorials and decide how you will decorate the future device.

The work algorithm here is as follows:

Stage 1. Initially create cuttings. Lines must be marked on metal sheets. The guideline in this process is a previously made or copied drawing.

Stage 2. All the main components of the intended design need to be cut out of the working material. The work proceeds in accordance with the existing markings on the sheets. A bottom should form. 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 firebox to the coals. And then the heat required for normal working process will be maintained in your device. The distance between the holes should be approximately 5.5 cm. Make sure 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 lid should form. Incisions are made on the upper extreme sides of the long walls. For this work, you should use a grinder. This tool must have a special attachment for cutting and processing metal products. It is recommended to make cuts on two side parts at the same time. They should fit together perfectly. The cuts will be aligned. If you do everything correctly, you will be able to place skewers here without any difficulties in the future.

Stage 5. All side components, already welded, need to 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 possible. This will give you a box. If you have 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 are curved in a certain way. This must be prevented. Therefore, these components are reinforced using a profile pipe or angle.

Stage 6. The legs are welded to this box. It is not difficult to prepare them 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 become slightly sharper. This guarantees the barbecue reliable stability.

The outcome of the completed working stages is the creation of a high-quality and durable unit

If you have a lot of metal accumulated, but it is presented in small pieces, then you need to cut the correct blanks. Then weld them. In this situation, you need to weld more carefully and efficiently. And the length of the seams turns out to be longer.

An example of a homemade barbecue:

Frame made from corners

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

1. Take corners. The frame is cooked from them. Example:

You can weld from profile pipes:

2. The bottom is attached to this frame.

3. The walls are welded.

Advanced version

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

In this design, both a table top and a frame for placing skewers will not hurt. The top of the roasting pan can be reinforced with a profile pipe. You need to cook it so that there is room for possible additions.

It is not necessary to cook a barbecue of this format. There are other design variations.

Other design variations

Barrel based

To create the necessary structure, a metal barrel will do. When using it, the work is done quite dynamically and simply. Since barrels usually have impressive parameters, barbecues from them are created large and massive. They provide for preparing meals for a large team.

If you use a barrel like this, be sure to make a lid for the intended apparatus. During its operation, it must be closed with a lid. This ensures uniform and perfect 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 simpler.

In any case, you must first secure the cylinder. His tap is unscrewed. A hose with water is supplied. Water follows under gentle pressure. The cylinder is completely filled. After which metal cutting is allowed.

Usually a 50-liter container is used, the outer diameter is 96 cm. This is the optimal data for creating six large servings of kebab.

Markings are made along the longitudinal seam. All distances are calculated using 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 are created for skewers. From the circular seams on the right and left sides, the indent is 3 cm. Then marks are placed constantly every 8 cm. Total – 6 marks. Holes are drilled in them. The approximate diameter of each is 1 cm.

You need to move 10 cm upward from the marking line. Here is the end of the device cover. Then she marks herself. This is the distance between the starting line and the last one. Between them, at a distance of 3 cm from the circular seams, lines are indicated.

Then the hinges are immediately welded. An assistant is needed here.

The door is cut off with a grinder. Water pours out of the bottle.

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

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

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

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

Holes for skewers are made according to the markings. A drill is used. The same holes are also placed on the opposite side in the same positions.

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

The tap is removed. The hole is welded.

Legs are installed.

A simpler version is created like this: the cylinder is sawn lengthwise into two equal parts. Many air holes are drilled along the edges. Legs are attached.

Creating portable versions

They are great for saving in nature. You can buy them or make them yourself.

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

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

Another version:

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

Collapsible versions are formed by components that do not have fastenings. Assembly takes place on site. It can be bolted. Maybe with grooves and cuts. Such products are made without welding. The work is done with a grinder (it has a diamond blade) or a metal saw.

Creation:

1. A cardboard mock-up is made in advance. It fits perfectly to the dimensions of the product.
2. The patterns are transferred to metal.

More versions:

Here are the legs from the corners. The legs have slightly bent cuts. There are holes in the sides for them. During assembly, the side parts are threaded onto the cuts.

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

Painting issues and results

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

• CERTA (Certa). Maintains load up to +900°C,
• Rust-oleum. Potential – up to +1093°С, Color options: matte, white, gray, black.
• "KO-8101". Potential - +650°C, 12 are provided color options default.
• KO-8111 Thermika has anti-corrosion characteristics. Strengthens the effects of +600°C.

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

The grill is a convenient culinary equipment, the basis for cooking in the heat. This functional invention will allow you to cook various foods using a natural coal ball. Although it was originally created as universal tool cooking, now the grill is the basis for preparing kebabs and meat. Around it, trips to nature and the countryside are held, celebrating the arrival of spring, welcoming summer and saying goodbye to autumn.

However, purchasing a barbecue is expensive. A simple metal structure sometimes costs huge sums without justification by appearance or quality. Therefore, it is much better to make a grill yourself, using high-quality metal and your skills.

The grill is a special tool for cooking in the heat. He has enough simple design, however, all its features are contained in the nuances. They allow you to easily and quickly prepare those same kebabs and other dishes, providing enough heat for cooking.

Among the main nuances of the grill it is worth noting:

• Depth
• Air holes
• Suitable sizes
• Recesses for skewers

While some of these are obvious, they are all essential to quality cooking. The depth of the grill will allow you to create a sufficient amount of heat and place the meat at a height where it will cook and not burn. This will also allow you to put in enough wood at once.

Air holes are an important nuance of such structures. It is because of them that meat cooked on the grill is significantly different from other outdoor cooking. A constant flow of air allows you to maintain the heat and temperature of the coals, using their full potential.

Preliminary selection of dimensions is extremely important for further use of the structure. After all, cooking is carried out on skewers or a grill, so you should be guided by their average dimensions. The grill must produce enough heat, be wide enough to cover the entire length of the skewer, and still allow for more than eight servings of meat.

And the last nuance is the recesses for skewers. They allow you to place the meat in any position, frying it evenly on all sides. This approach is important for preparing juicy kebab without burnt sides.

However, these points may vary depending on the type of barbecue.

Deciding on the type of barbecue

The varieties of these designs are numerous. After all, everyone tries to find the best option where it is best to cook meat and other products in the heat. Now there are several types of barbecue:

Ordinary

A regular barbecue with a square design. Although it is heavy, it can be carried. Often the legs are removable.

Collapsible

Small and lightweight, collapsible an option that can be carried in the car. Suitable for hiking in the forest, more convenient and simple.

Stationary

A massive grill made of metal. The base can be made of brick blocks for greater reliability. Often such barbecues are complemented by steel decorations.

The choice of type is an important nuance when building a barbecue yourself. This will allow you to determine the tasks and choose the best option. But the regular type is still recommended as the most universal choice for summer residents.

Drawings and dimensions

Before starting work, it is necessary to make the appropriate drawings and select dimensions for the future barbecue. For construction, we will choose the usual option, which is used most often. It is necessary to select the appropriate height and width of the structure, as well as the appropriate length of the legs. Drawing simple barbecue presented like this:

Dimensions are indicated in millimeters. Here you can see that the total height of the grill is 95 cm with a length of legs of 70 cm. At the same time, the depth of the brazier will be 25 cm, which is the optimal distance from the heat to the skewers.

The width of the grill is 28 cm, which is slightly below the average size of the skewer. The length is 54 cm, necessary to evenly distribute nine portions over the ball.

The upper part of the structure is equipped with gaps for skewers. They allow you to evenly distribute the meat so that it does not touch each other, and also freely fix it when rotating for uniform frying. The distance between the gaps is 6 cm. You need to leave a little space between the outer gaps and the walls so that the meat does not touch them and does not burn.

Preparation of future design elements

The basis for the barbecue is metal sheets. It is not recommended to use other materials, because it is metal that provides the structure with sufficient resistance to heat and compactness. The thickness of the metal is about 2-3 mm. To work you will need:

1. 2 sheets of metal 280x250 mm
2. 2 sheets of metal 240x250 mm
3. 1 sheet of metal 540x280 mm
4. 4 metal pipes or angles 700 mm long
5. Drill
6. Welding machine
7. Roulette
8. Grinder or metal saw

Many people prefer a different assembly option. The various sheets can be replaced with one large sheet of metal. By making a few cuts, you can connect the structure with a minimum number of welds. This way it will be more reliable.

It is worth considering additional elements if your design differs from the above. It can be supplemented with carrying handles, a tray, recesses for legs and other details.

To begin with, preliminary marking takes place. Places of fastening and welding are marked, gaps are created for skewers. For this, a grinder or saw is used. Air holes are also created at this stage.

Welding a barbecue with your own hands

Welding is the best option for barbecue. She endures big differences temperatures and is much more effective than bolting. For this, a welding machine is used, the type of which is selected according to preference. After this, the structure is alternately fixed and welded at the corners.

At the end of the work, it is necessary to sand the seams and check the structure for reliability.

Metal barbecues with canopy

To prepare barbecue in bad weather, a special grill design with a canopy is used. This will hide the meat and heat from precipitation, but this design is not easy. There are two options here:

• Installation of an additional canopy that is not related to the barbecue
• Installing a canopy on the grill itself

The first option is optimal, because it will allow you to hide both the kebabs and the kebab maker himself. At the same time, its design and installation are much simpler. The second option requires additional calculations so that the base can support the weight of the canopy.

It is recommended to attach the structure to metal corners. This is the best option, because it greatly facilitates the assembly of the canopy. The canvas itself for the canopy is corrugated sheeting. It is fireproof, does not react to temperature changes and is lightweight, which is important for such a lightweight design.

Assembling the canopy is no different from the usual one; all that is needed is fire protection and a convenient location of the base. This will allow you to cook food freely without clinging to the fittings.

The version of a barbecue with a canopy in one design is more complex and is performed by professional welders. This requires creation reliable design, the weight of which is evenly distributed on the base. For stationary barbecues it is much easier to make a canopy, because you can make a load-bearing foundation for them.

The structure with a canopy can be additionally decorated with metal elements, as can be seen in the photo. This will not only improve the appearance, but also make the canopy more reliable and stable.

Painting the final result

An important nuance in creating a barbecue is painting. It is simply necessary, because the metal used in the structure is easily subject to rust, and soot and ash do not improve its appearance.

Special compounds are used for painting. They have the following requirements:

• Resistance to temperature changes
• Heat resistance
• No harmful fumes

The following coatings meet this requirement:

• Organosilicon enamels
• Powder thermo paints
• Heat-resistant paints for various purposes

The second option is best suited for such tasks, but it is difficult to apply them yourself. They require special firing, after which they receive their properties.

There is another option - oxidation. It is quite difficult to perform, but it is possible to do it with your own hands.

It is better to choose black as the paint color. Since there will be a lot of soot and ash nearby, other coatings will quickly become dirty. On the same color the plaque will be invisible.

Making a barbecue yourself is quite simple. All you need is a sheet of metal, welding and desire. But you should stick to the scheme and plan, because minor deviations can further affect the ease of use of the barbecue. This video will help with this, which demonstrates the assembly of a more complex structure:

Metal brazier: nuances of manufacturing technology

Barbecue masters can prepare this dish even in the middle of a deep forest without a single device for this. But it’s still much nicer and more convenient to use reliable, proven and durable devices for cooking outdoors. But most often this process occurs with the participation of barbecues.

Peculiarities

The most common barbecue device is a metal grill.

Here are its main advantages.

• Simplicity. Most often, a barbecue is a box with legs, into which firewood or coals are poured, a fire is built, and skewers with meat or a grill with vegetables are placed on top.
• Mobility. Some metal models can be used anywhere: on the ground, on a concrete platform, on a terrace and even on a sandy beach.
• Functionality. Even the simplest inventions can be decorated with ornate forging, which can serve as additional hooks for hanging skewers or a net. You can build a structure with a roof or with additional shelves.

• Safety. The metal does not burn, does not melt and does not create fires. And this is a big plus.
• Economical. Even if you don’t have the necessary material and desire to make a metal grill yourself, you will spend a small amount of money on its purchase.

The disadvantages include the not always aesthetic appearance and fragility of some models. However, all these nuances are eliminated and adjusted individually for each user and for each case.

The unique feature of metal barbecues is that you can easily make them yourself.

To do this you do not need to have any special knowledge or skills. You just need to decide on the model and materials, listen to the advice of professionals or simply knowledgeable people, and also be sure that your plan will be realized 100%.

Design and principle of operation

Starting to look at the device from bottom to top, you definitely need to pay attention to the legs. As a rule, these are four metal corners, pointed downwards, so that they can be stuck into the ground. The height of this element is selected individually if the product is made to order. In construction and gardening stores, you will most likely come across standard universal models with a length of 80 to 120 cm. Metal reinforcing rods are sometimes chosen as this element; some craftsmen resort to a forged design of the base of the barbecue.

There are also unique homemade structures installed on the lower iron part of sewing machines, unusable tables, etc. Almost anything that holds firmly on any surface and can withstand the weight of a metal box and its contents during cooking over a fire is used.

The steel box, which consists of four sidewalls and a bottom, represents the basis of the barbecue structure. Often the lower part of this box is reinforced to increase the service life of the entire structure. The side walls must be perforated so that heat does not accumulate in one place and air circulation occurs. Thus, a kind of blower is created, like in stoves.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make a metal grill with your own hands

The presence of a stationary fireplace on the site or a mobile one at a country picnic dramatically improves the quality of relaxation with the family or a large group. Since barbecues made by hand from metal have different sizes, photos of various modifications in this guide will help you choose the best option for specific operating conditions.

Classification of barbecues with drawings and photos

The main operational features of fireplaces for whipping up hot dishes are:

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

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

The original metal grill, the photo of which is shown above, is not inferior in quality to the design of a brick barbecue oven. They are classified according to the following characteristics:

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

It is important for the user to understand that when burning wood, increased metal wear occurs. Therefore, it is better to cook coals in a fire or purchase them ready-made, and maintain the heat inside the grill without open fire. Then the equipment will last longer.

Standard sizes

To weld a barbecue with your own hands from metal, you must have the appropriate equipment and the skill to work with it. The home handyman 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 threaded onto it, so the optimal width of the grill is 30 cm;
• for a family, the recommended length of the structure is 70 - 100 cm; 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 ensure 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 top side of the grill, 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 in the drawings:

Attention: Taking into account the above, the design of barbecues from horizontally located 100 - 200 liter barrels must be supplemented with a perforated steel sheet - a hearth. Otherwise, the thickness of the coals will be uneven and the meat in the middle part of the skewers may burn.

What are they?

Before you cook a barbecue for a permanent installation, you should familiarize yourself with the original homemade products of home craftsmen. The chimney dramatically improves the quality of maintenance of the hearth. However, it consumes more sheet metal; when placed inside the gazebo, you will have to make a unit for passing through the roof and break through the roof.

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

On large areas with recreation areas, large-sized barbecues, ponds and other landscaping elements, mobile barbecues on wheels are built. This makes table setting easier and allows you to move the smoky hearth away from the guests’ resting place.

For country holidays, small collapsible or transformable fireplaces are often built. They are small in size for placement in the trunk of a car, a simple rectangular shape without decorative frills.

What are they made of?

Taking into account all the listed nuances, the design of the barbecue can consist of sheet metal blanks, forged elements, or it partially uses finished steel products of suitable shapes/sizes:

1. metal barrels;
2. sewing machines;
3. trimmings steel pipe large diameter;
4. forged and cast shelves, tabletops;
5. propane cylinders;
6. washing machine tanks.

In any case, they will have to be modified to match the standard dimensions of the hearth and fit into the existing landscape design.

Self-production of a stationary metal grill

The most popular two technologies are how to make a metal grill with your own hands stationary type:

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

By default, the barrel product has a ready-made lid, which allows you to protect the steel structure from snow in winter and rain in summer. For comfort home handyman Both options will be discussed below.

From a barrel with step-by-step instructions

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

• lid: the barrel is either cut in half along with both bottoms, or a hatch ¼ of the circumference is cut out in it, the bottoms remain intact, it is necessary to step back at least 2 cm from them to ensure structural rigidity;
• under: steel rectangular sheet for coals with drilled holes, through which ash will fall down, to ensure periodic removal of ash, it will be made removable;
• supporting elements: made from a corner, the skewers will lie on them, so vertical slots are created in one shelf of the corner, the length of these elements is slightly less than the height of the barrel.

The under should be located 20 - 30 cm below the skewers, according to the standard dimensions of a metal barbecue. For ease of removal/putting back into place, handle-brackets are welded to the plate.

The supporting elements are welded into one 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 profile pipe of rectangular cross-section.

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

Then all that remains is to weld the hinges to open the lid and clean inner surface from the product that was stored in this container, remove the standard layer of paintwork materials (paint and varnish materials) from the outside and paint the body 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 cook a grill classic type, as follows:

A couple of drawings for example:

Well, a couple of photos for example:

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 cook it correctly and what sizes to take, see the following video:

Well, and one more thing step-by-step video instructions how perfectly you can do without welding:

For more comfortable operation of the fireplace, 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. Canopy stands are usually welded to the legs of the barbecue or to its body.

You can (and should) decorate the hearth with forged elements and 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 craftsman or the creativity of the designer who developed the project. For example, interesting idea I use sewing machine legs:

Modifications from a washing machine tank or a large-diameter vertical pipe are not suitable for a classic iron barbecue. They can accommodate a maximum of 3 skewers of standard length, so such hearths are used for another cooking technology - barbecue. In principle, any barbecue can be supplemented with a grate made of food-grade stainless wire and you will get a barbecue.

Making a portable barbecue

A stationary hearth is unsuitable for country picnics, so a collapsible or transformable metal barbecue is built with your own hands from sheet steel. The main nuances of a 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 mounted on hinges), the length depends on the size of the car trunk;
• on the side and end walls, shelves are bent from below, onto which the bottom is placed after assembly;
• the walls are connected by slots directed in opposite directions relative to each other or are also hinged to the working/transport position.

Read more information about making this type of barbecue here.

Thus, knowing the dimensions for cooking kebab, approximate quantity users, you can make a mobile iron grill. To build a stationary one, you will additionally need welding equipment (although you can do without it), but all the necessary information is above.

How to make a metal grill with your own hands (photos, diagrams, drawings and videos)

Owners of country houses often spend time outdoors, especially in the warm season. Therefore, you can’t do without a barbecue. If you don’t have such a design yet, you can make it yourself from metal. First you need to decide on the type of structure:

• Stationary. This grill is installed on a reliable base. The service life can reach several decades.
• Portable. This structure can be disassembled at any time and transported to another location. However, the service life of such a structure is short.
• Mobile. The grill is equipped with small wheels, thanks to which it can be moved around your plot of land.

After this, you need to develop a drawing and diagram to facilitate the work at all stages.

In this article we will look at the main nuances self-made such a design.

Optimal dimensions of the barbecue

The dimensions of the barbecue structure should ensure comfortable cooking. Since the skewers need to be constantly turned over, you need to decide on the optimal height. To do this, you need to measure the distance from the palm at bent arm at the elbow to the surface of the ground. The standard size is 1 m, but the height portable options, often does not exceed 70 cm.

In order for the meat to be thoroughly fried, a distance of up to 10 cm must be placed between the skewers. Therefore, the length of the structure depends on the number of guests. The shish kebab should be prepared in no more than 3 servings. Otherwise, you can spend half a day at the grill. On average, the length of the structure is 1 m. If it is longer, you will have to constantly run around the structure, as well as ensure a sufficient amount of coals, as well as maintain optimal heat.

The standard length of skewers is 40 cm, on which you can put up to 8 pieces. Therefore, the width of the grill should be 40 cm.

The depth of the barbecue should be no more than 20 cm. At the same time, there should be about 10 cm from the meat to the coals. Otherwise, the meat will be raw if the height is greater, or burnt if it is small.

How to make a metal grill with a canopy (with a roof)

To protect the barbecue structure from natural precipitation, it is recommended to make a canopy. Before this, it is necessary to develop a drawing indicating the main parameters and parts.

The roof can be made of slate, polycarbonate or metal tiles. It is better to assemble the sidewalls from a profile pipe with a section of 40X40. To improve the appearance of the frame, decorative elements are attached to it.

A compact structure with a canopy looks like this:

Side posts made of profile pipe can be made straight, but bent metal can give a unique appearance. It is almost impossible to do this with your own hands, so you need to prepare a pipe up to 2.5 m long and take it to specialists, and also show the diagram.

When the profile is ready, you will need to weld the frame. At the next stage, the brazier holder is made, as well as the firewood grates.

To avoid design distortions, you need to have experience welding work, this will make it possible to achieve a uniform construction of gratings and frames. That's why side racks must be installed on a flat surface and parallel to each other. Therefore, it is recommended to get the help of another person.

Before welding elements, they must be checked with a building level. After this, the transverse pipes are attached to the roof. The roofing material is fixed using self-tapping screws.

At the last stage, the roasting pan is made. To do this, you need to prepare metal with a thickness of 3 mm. When developing the drawing, the brazier should be 3 mm smaller than the holder grid, since the metal will expand during heating.

If you need to make a roof for large barbecue, then you need to purchase more profile pipes. Making such a canopy is no more difficult than the previous one, you just need to prepare a sketch.

• Cut the profile to the required length.
• Secure the side frames using a welding machine.
• Using transverse pipes, connect the sidewalls from below and above.
• Make a grate for the fire box holder and install it on the structure.
• A bent profile is fixed on top of the side posts to fasten the roof, which is secured with self-tapping screws.
• If necessary, the frame can be decorated with decorated elements.

We make a metal grill with a chimney and a cauldron with our own hands under the gazebo

If it is assumed that the structure will be located in a gazebo, then you need to make a chimney. To do this, you need to know some features of self-production.

To determine the height of the chimney and its cross-section, you can use the formula, but it is so complex that it is rarely used. It is easier to divide the channel area by the furnace area.

The graph shows pipes with different cross-sections.

Since a small number of parameters are taken into account, there may be small errors.

Most often, a special smoke collector with a chimney is installed above a metal structure for preparing barbecue. Sizes are calculated individually. You need to understand that at a height of about 5 cm above the kebab, smoke should accumulate, which, under the influence of draft, will go into the chimney pipe.

You can attach the smoke hood to the roof of the gazebo yourself. The grill with the cauldron will act as a separate structure that can be moved if necessary.

There are many mounting options that differ in the mechanism for changing position. Let's look at one example with a long bolt. Thanks to this method, the cap can be lowered or raised if necessary.

First you need to make a base on the roof and secure the nut using a welding machine. And the cap itself needs to be welded to a ring, the diameter of which is slightly smaller than the head of the long bolt.

A chimney must be connected to the cap, the height of which above the roof level must be at least 50 cm.

Under such a smoke collector you can install a barbecue, with the possibility of using a cauldron. If you have experience in welding, then this model is a good option.

If this is not possible, then you can make a simple grill from car rims. I described this manufacturing option in one of the previous articles.

To summarize, we can say that to make a metal barbecue you need certain skills in working with a welding machine. Otherwise, it is recommended to make the structure from other materials.

Types of metal barbecues and their optimal sizes

A metal grill is the easiest to make. Therefore, it is the most common, especially among those people who like to do something with their own hands and constantly relax in the country or in nature.

Barbecues made of metal are:

Portable ones can be fully or partially collapsible.

Folding products

The first type is a single structure that can be folded into portable case. These metal barbecues are designed for tourists. Therefore, their features are:

• small sizes;
• relatively light weight.

Another feature of the correct folding barbecues is the special material. For their production they are used thin fire-resistant stainless steel. At the same time, all the loops are also made from it with your own hands. Thanks to this, the grill turns out to be quite light in weight.

Stainless steel is very easy to clean from soot. Just wipe it with a cloth and it returns to its mirror-like appearance. Therefore, you can put a folding barbecue in your backpack and not worry that something inside will become dirty.

Folding barbecues are also made from sheet metal. They can have the above dimensions, or they can also be larger. The products are a little heavy and therefore suitable for short trips. Such designs are a good option in cases where there is very little space in the car.

Collapsible and stationary models

Portable, fully collapsible barbecues can also be folded compactly. However, the compactness will be worse than that of folding ones. After all, the scheme provides for large-sized parts. At the same time, the creators use racks with a height of 1 m. They are much larger than similar elements of a folding barbecue. Thanks to their large size and height, collapsible portable barbecues create great comfort while preparing barbecue.

Stationary ones are heavy and can only be carried around the courtyard. They are distinguished by a large number of beautiful decorative elements. Many of them are forged. Such barbecues have a brazier almost identical to that of collapsible structures. All other elements are beautifully designed and depend on the imagination of the creator. Often such barbecues resemble fairy tale characters, trains, cars and any other objects. Many stationary barbecues are built into a frame with a roof.

Shapes of braziers

The brazier can look like:

1. Boxes without top.
2. A vertical wide cylinder with a pillar in the center.
3. A cylinder with a neck at the top.
4. Gutters with a rounded bottom.

The most commonly used grill is the first type of fryer. Many people do the latter type. Its name sounds somewhat strange; in practice, it is a barrel or gas cylinder cut lengthwise.

Ideal model

Its features depend on the shape of the roaster. Each shape has its own optimal size.

The drawing of an ideal classic rectangular metal barbecue has the following features:

1. Width – 250 mm. This is enough to accommodate 6-8 pieces of meat. With this value, heat from the longitudinal side walls is received by all pieces, including those in the middle. This heat is necessary to form a golden brown crust. If you make the width larger, the middle pieces will have no crust.
2. Length – about 1 m. It is taken into account that there should be 8-12 cm per skewer. A margin of 5 cm on both sides is also taken into account. It turns out that in a meter-long grill you can place 8 skewers. This is quite enough for an average company. You should not make it longer, because the cook will have to run from one end to the other. It is more convenient to stand in one place.
3. Height – 200 mm. The optimal height is 150 mm. However, firewood is different and produces its own amount of heat.
4. Vertical cutouts in the longitudinal side walls. Their length should be 50 mm. This value will allow you to select the height of the skewers depending on the type of firewood. The meat should be 30-70 mm from the coals.
5. Holes in the bottom. There should be a lot of them. The diameter of each hole should be 10-15 mm. The distance between holes and rows of holes should reach 20-30 mm. Drawings of an ideal barbecue may include a mesh bottom. This option is better because the air flow to the coals increases. The mesh should be made of wire with a diameter greater than 4 mm.
6. Thickness metal walls - 2 mm, and even better 4-6 mm. This will ensure a long service life and create the necessary heat for cooking barbecue.
7. The height of the entire structure depends on the height of the cook. In most cases - 1 m.

How to make the perfect model

First you need draw your own drawing. In this case, the above rules are observed. The drawing will allow you to determine the dimensions of each side wall. While drawing it, the implementation of the possibility of disassembling the grill is determined. If this is possible, then the length of the side walls should be increased by 2 cm. These additional centimeters will be curved edges. That is, 1 cm of each side that will be adjacent to the posts will need to be bent at an angle of 90°. 1 cm of the lower edge of the sides of any roasting pan also needs to be folded. They do this inside the structure.

According to the drawn up drawing cutting prepared sheet metal and profile pipe or corners. Holes are drilled in the bottom. Slots are made in the longitudinal side walls. In the case of creating a completely collapsible structure, two long openings are made in the racks. Their length should be equal to the height of the roasting pan. The imaginary lines that will pass through the openings should form a right angle.

If you create a non-separable barbecue with your own hands, then first weld the sides. Next, the racks are welded to them. You don't have to weld it. This will improve the portability of the design. In this case, each pair of racks must be made in the form of the letter “H”. In this case, the ends of the racks should be 1-2 cm higher than the horizontal partition. For reliable fixation, 4 protruding metal squares with dimensions of 2x2 cm can be welded to the sides of the roaster at the level of the top of the racks. These squares and racks will need to be fastened with hooks in the shape of the letter “P”.

Model with a throat

This grill resembles a large bottle. The design consists of three parts:

1. Wide cylinder. Its height is 180-200 mm.
2. A cut cone. Height – 100-150 mm.
3. Narrow cylinder. It has a height of 100-150 mm.

The lower part has many holes in it. They are not only in the bottom, but also in the side walls. The upper ones are made at a height of 130 mm. The presence of side holes is a very interesting feature. Proper barbecues should not have such holes, since a lot of oxygen reaches the meat through them. It changes the chemical processes in the meat, and the dish turns out not the way it should be.

However, in the case of cooking meat on this grill, this is not the case because so much wood is burned in the brazier that the side holes are blocked by coals. With the gradual smoldering of the coals, the holes will become free, but until this moment the process of cooking the meat is completed. As a result, some of the wood is wasted.

This grill is used for cooking shish kebab in Karski style. The dish is big piece meat. Its thickness reaches 3-4 cm, and in size it resembles a small plate.

Barrel construction

Barbecue with round bottom does not work as well as the example with a rectangular roasting pan. It's because:

• rounded walls reflect heat back onto the coals;
• in the middle the coals quickly settle, and at the edges they do not have time to burn properly.

Therefore, simply sawing a barrel in half or cutting out a lid in it with your own hands to create a proper barbecue is not enough. The problem of excessive coal settlement can be solved by installing an air duct. There are two options for creating it:

1. Grate for potbelly stove. It is placed on the bottom. The coals will lie on it in an even layer. In addition, there will be space under it with air. To allow fresh air to flow in, you need to make holes in the center of the bottom.
2. Corner with dimensions 85x85 mm. You need to make several rows of holes in it. Next it is welded to the bottom. Holes can be made under it or in the places where its ends are placed.

When creating a barbecue from a barrel, you need to follow the rule regarding optimal width. The workpiece should not be cut in half, but by a third or a quarter. The width of the cut should be 25 cm. In this case, the recommendation regarding the correct distance between the meat and the coals is not followed.

However, test sketches showed that the kebab turns out very good. This is explained by the fact that infrared rays reflected from the walls create additional heating of the coals, and denser flow of hot air.

After making the roaster, the following steps are as follows:

1. Creating openings for skewers.
2. Welding the hinges and attaching the cover.
3. Attaching the handle to the lid.
4. Manufacturing of racks.