Can be made from a variety of materials. However, creating a brazier with your own hands from metal is rightfully considered the best option. What metal options exist and how to make such a design yourself?
Advantages of metal grills
Why are metal grills so good? A monolithic barbecue oven or its brick version is distinguished by its solidity - in this case, the structure will not need to be removed for the winter, and it looks more reliable, stronger, more durable. In addition, a stone oven can be improved with additional work areas, which will allow not only frying meat, but also baking vegetables, fish, and smoking food. At the same time, the oven will look noble, it will organically fit into the appearance of any site. Is metal worth it?
In most cases, it's definitely worth it. Capital structures have their advantages, but portability is far from a disadvantage. The metal brazier takes up little space, which is good for modest areas. You can install such a stove even on a cramped terrace or in a small gazebo. In addition, even its stationary version can be transported from place to place, albeit with minor inconveniences - and when creating a camping folding version, you can take your barbecue with you to nature, even without a car.
There are other advantages to creating a metal barbecue with your own hands.
- The design will be completely fireproof. The materials used are resistant to high temperatures; if the correct drawings were used during the work, indicating the sufficient dimensions of the brazier made of metal, then even an accidental ignition of surrounding objects is unlikely.
- Small financial costs. While a lot of money can be spent on bricks, concrete or natural stone - at least through finishing - spending on metal will be miserable.
- Ease of operation. All that is needed in order to properly make a barbecue from steel is the initial skills of working with a welding machine. In order to optimize the air flow, you will also need to work with a drill.
- Manufacturing speed. Due to the large number of technological breaks, a brazier built of brick or concrete can be used no less than a month later. The metal structure will be ready for operation immediately upon completion of assembly.
The disadvantage may be the lack of aesthetics of a steel furnace. However, the appearance of any barbecue depends only on the designer and the skill of the manufacturer. One has only to look at some projects to be sure - and such a design can be turned into a masterpiece.
Design Options
Before starting work, you must select the type of construction, in accordance with which the drawing of the brazier will be drawn up. The choice is made on the basis of a number of characteristics of the furnace:
- optimal dimensions;
- terms of Use;
- location;
- operating mode.
There are many designs of braziers made of metal. The most common are such models.
Not a separate type of construction, but a very peculiar option is the manufacture of a brazier from pre-prepared metal containers - read the following articles:
Various steel fixtures can also be used for decoration - for example, the use of forged parts from Zinger sewing machines as a stand is popular.
Making a stationary brazier
It is most convenient to consider the main stages of work using the example of making a simple stationary brazier. There are two of them: drawing up a drawing and designing a furnace. Additionally, you can take into account the decoration (coloring) of the structure and the creation of additional elements. How to make a brazier from metal with your own hands?
Need to prepare:
Design
When creating a home-made brazier made of metal with your own hands, you can choose any size, depending on the characteristics of the operation of the furnace. The main criterion under which the dimensions are selected is the amount of meat fried at a time. The optimal dimensions of the brazier are as follows.
- Width - 30 cm. This corresponds to the length of a standard skewer, on which 8 pieces of meat are placed.
- The length can be any. It is selected at the rate of 10 cm per skewer.
- Depth - 20 cm. This space will be enough for the coals to warm up the meat, but it does not burn.
- The total height is selected according to the person's height. It is better not to bend your back during cooking. Usually the height is made from 80 to 120 cm.
Having solved the issue with dimensions, you need to determine how to paint the brazier. The paint will protect the metal from corrosion, while it itself must be resistant to weathering and high temperatures. It should not release toxins when heated. Suitable acrylic heat-resistant paint or silicate varnishes.
Brazier construction
The choice of 3 mm thickness is due to the fact that thinner metal will burn out quickly, and thicker metal is a waste of money. The work on creating a box is simple - you need to cut out the walls and bottom in accordance with the drawing, cut holes for air in them and carefully weld the elements to each other.
Thus, the work is carried out as follows.
- Details are marked on the blanks and cut out by a grinder.
- The best place for air ducts is the side walls. They are drilled at a distance of 20 mm from the bottom edge in increments of 50 mm. Hole diameter - 10–15 mm.
- Grooves for skewers are sawn along the upper edge of the side walls. The first is done at a distance of 5 cm from the end, then every 10 cm.
- The walls and bottom are welded together. It is not necessary to make a perfect seam - spot welding is enough; additional slots will only add heat to the coals. That is why it is not necessary to be a professional welder.
- Legs are welded to the corners of the brazier.
This completes the main structure. Next, you can weld handles to the ends, make a lid, weld fasteners for skewers and pokers, etc. Also, a brazier made of metal is painted: before that, you need to remove the old rust and prime the surface.
Hood for barbecue
It is worth considering separately. It is a truncated pipe through which smoke is effectively removed, which under normal conditions does not allow you to cook meat calmly. The hood is usually a metal dome that is either welded to the main structure or suspended from above if the stove is located under a roof.
For the manufacture of this device, the same sheets of metal are used, which are welded in the form of a truncated pyramid, on top of which a short pipe is placed. The area of the base of the hood should slightly exceed the area of \u200b\u200bthe barbecue.
The steel hood is easy to clean and easy to manufacture. So that it does not deteriorate over time, it should be painted with heat-resistant paint.
Features of the manufacture of a collapsible structure
The technology for manufacturing collapsible metal barbecue grills has some nuances. Elements of this design are not welded, but fastened with bolts. The principle of operation is the same.
- The walls and bottom are marked and cut out. Along the edges (except the top) a few cm are added to the folds.
- Air ducts are made in the walls.
- Cuts are made along the fold lines, then the sheets are bent.
- Holes are made on the edges for fasteners.
- Holes are also made for attaching the legs. Another option is to use thin tubes. In this case, bolts are welded to the corners of the structure, to which the legs will be screwed.
A collapsible brazier with your own hands can be made collapsible only partially - weld the walls, and make the bottom on fasteners. This will make it easier to clean the oven from ash.
How to make a camping version of the barbecue?
A folding brazier with your own hands is done as follows.
When creating a folding brazier, it is better to use 2 mm thick steel to reduce the weight of the structure.
The presence of a stationary hearth on the site or a mobile one at a country picnic dramatically improves the quality of recreation with your family or a large company. Since do-it-yourself braziers made of metal have different sizes, photos of various modifications in this manual will help you choose the best option for specific operating conditions.
The main operational features of the hearths for cooking a hot dish in a hurry are:
- occasional use, prolonged inactivity;
- location in the open air or in the gazebo;
- the high temperature of the coals on which food is cooked.
The best option for a country house is a full-fledged brick barbecue oven. However, it takes up a lot of space, weighs more than 700 kg, requires a slab foundation and dramatically increases the construction budget.
The original metal brazier, the photo of which is given above, is not inferior to the quality of the design of a brick barbecue oven. They are classified according to:
- mobility - portable (folding), mobile (only within the site) and stationary;
- dimensions - large for large companies and small for families;
- shape - pipe, barrel, rectangle, architectural modifications;
- additions - a canopy, a chimney, a compartment for a fire.
It is important for the user to understand that during the burning of firewood, increased metal wear occurs. Therefore, it is better to cook coals in a fire or buy them ready-made, and keep the heat inside the brazier without an open fire. Then the equipment will last longer.
Standard sizes
To weld a brazier with your own hands from metal, you must have the appropriate equipment and the skill to work with it. The home master should take into account the following nuances:
- a skewer 25 cm long is considered standard, so that a portion of 6 pieces of medium-sized meat can be strung on it, therefore, the optimal width of the brazier is 30 cm;
- for a family, a structure length of 70–100 cm is recommended; if the hearth is planned to be used for frequent reception of friends and relatives, this size is increased due to a special compartment for coals; there should be a distance of 8–10 cm between the skewers;
- the depth of the steel box should provide a distance of 30 cm from the coals to the skewers, in this case the meat does not burn, and the coals do not flare up from drops of fat;
- the upper side of the barbecue, on which the skewers are laid, should be at a distance of 50 - 70 cm from the ground, taking into account the height of the cook for collapsible types and 80 - 120 cm for stationary modifications.
Look at the options on the drawings:
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Attention: In view of the foregoing, the design of barbecues from horizontally located 100 - 200 l barrels should be supplemented with a steel perforated sheet - a hearth. Otherwise, the thickness of the coals will be uneven, the meat in the middle part of the skewers may burn.
What are there?
Before you weld a brazier for a stationary installation, you should familiarize yourself with the original homemade crafts of home craftsmen. Dramatically improves the quality of service hearth chimney. However, more sheet metal is spent on it, when placed inside the gazebo, it will be necessary to make a node for passing through the roof, to break through the roof.
Free-standing metal barbecues are weather-dependent, so they are usually equipped with canopies made of galvanized steel, corrugated board, metal tiles. So that in the case of short rainfall, the meat can be roasted without problems. 
On large plots with recreation areas, solid-sized barbecues, ponds and other elements of landscape design, mobile barbecues on wheels are being built. This facilitates table setting, allows you to move the smoky hearth away from the guests' resting place.
For country rest, small collapsible or transformable foci are often built. They have a small size to fit in the trunk of a car, a simple rectangular shape without decorative frills. 
What are they made from?
Taking into account all the above nuances, the design of the brazier can consist of sheet metal blanks, forged elements, or it partially uses finished steel products of a suitable shape / size:
- metal barrels;
- sewing machines;
- cuttings of a steel pipe of large diameter;
- forged and cast shelves, countertops;
- propane tanks;
- washing machine tanks.
In any case, they will have to be finalized in order to link them with the standard dimensions of the hearth and fit into the existing landscape design.
Self-manufacturing of a stationary brazier made of metal
The most popular are two technologies on how to make a brazier out of metal with your own hands of a stationary type:
- from a barrel: the design is almost ready, you need to weld the legs, cut the workpiece and add internal elements;
- classic rectangular: you will need a sketch or drawing in a graphic editor for marking and cutting blanks, more electrodes and metal are consumed.
By default, a barrel product has a ready-made lid, which allows you to protect the steel structure from snow in winter and rain in summer. For the convenience of the home master, both options will be considered below.
From the barrel with step by step instructions
Before you build a brazier from a stationary type metal barrel, you need to mark and cut it in the following order:
- lid: is the barrel either cut in half along with both bottoms, or is a hatch cut out in it? circumference, the bottoms remain intact, they must be retreated by at least 2 cm to ensure the rigidity of the structure;
- under: a steel rectangular sheet for coals with drilled holes through which ash will fall down to ensure periodic excavation of ash, to be attached to a removable one;
- supporting elements: they are made from a corner, skewers will lie on them, therefore, vertical slots are created in one shelf of the corner, the length of these elements is slightly less than the height of the barrel.
Under should be located 20 - 30 cm below the skewers, according to the standard dimensions of the metal grill. For ease of removal / laying in place, bracket handles are welded to the plate.
The supporting elements are welded in a single horizontal level, one near the cut-out hole-hatch, the second at the far wall opposite it. Instead of a corner, you can use a rectangular profile pipe.
To fix a round barrel in space and provide a convenient height for cooking kebabs of a metal barbecue, it is necessary to make a stand. There are several options, the most common of which are:
Then it remains only to weld the hinges to open the lid, clean the inner surface of the product that was stored in this container, remove the standard layer of coatings (paints and varnishes) from the outside and paint the case with a special heat-resistant paint that can withstand extreme operating temperatures.
Classic with drawing and video
Step-by-step instructions on how to properly weld a classic-type barbecue are as follows:
A couple of drawings for example: 
Well, a couple of photos for example: 
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The metal container must be airtight, so the seams must be continuous. If the barbecue is planned to be moved around the site, one pair of legs is made shorter and equipped with wheels. How to weld it correctly and what sizes to take, see the following video:
Well, and another step-by-step video instruction on how well you can do without welding:
For more comfortable operation of the hearth, it is recommended to equip it with a shelf for storing firewood (attached to the legs at half their height), a lid (removable or hinged) and a canopy. Racks for a canopy are usually welded to the legs of the barbecue or to its body.
You can (and should) decorate the hearth with forged elements, overlays in the form of animal figures made of sheet steel. The aesthetic value of such a design depends entirely on the imagination of the home master or the creativity of the designer who developed the project. Here, for example, is an interesting idea using legs from a sewing machine:
Modifications from a washing machine tank or a large-diameter vertical pipe are unsuitable for a classic iron barbecue. They can fit a maximum of 3 skewers of standard length, so these foci are used for another cooking technology - barbecue. In principle, any brazier can be supplemented with a stainless steel wire grill and get a barbecue.
Making a portable barbecue
For suburban picnics, a stationary hearth is unsuitable, therefore, a collapsible or transformable metal barbecue is built with your own hands from sheet steel. The main nuances of the mobile hearth are:
- the height and width of the bottom and side walls, all dimensions of the end walls remain unchanged;
- the legs are made removable (less often they are hinged), the length depends on the size of the trunk of the car;
- on the side and end walls, shelves are bent from below, on which the bottom is laid after assembly;
- the walls are connected by slots oppositely directed relative to each other or are also hinged into the working / transport position.
Read more about the manufacture of this type of barbecue.
Thus, knowing the dimensions for cooking barbecue, the approximate number of users, you can make a mobile iron barbecue. For the construction of a stationary one, additional welding equipment will be required (although you can do without it), but all the necessary information is above.
Brazier 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 brazier is the basis for cooking meat and barbecue. Around it, trips to the country and nature are held, seeing off autumn, meeting 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.
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Mangal base. |
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Type of barbecue: regular, stationary, collapsible. |
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Dimensions and drawings of metal barbecues, photo. |
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Barbecue welding. |
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Barbecues made of metal with a canopy. |
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Buying a brazier is an expensive purchase. A simple metal structure sometimes costs a lot of money, not justified by the quality or its appearance. Therefore, it is much better to make a brazier with your own hands, using drawings, high-quality metal, as well as your skills.
Barbecue base
The brazier is a convenient tool for cooking in the heat. It has a very solid construction, but all its features are in the nuances. They allow you to quickly and easily cook kebabs and other dishes, providing a sufficient amount of heat for cooking.
Among the main advantages of the brazier it is worth highlighting the following:
- suitable sizes;
- air holes;
- depth;
- notches for skewers.
Although some of them are obvious, they are all required for quality cooking. As for the depth of the barbecue, it allows you to gain enough heat and place the meat at a height where it will cook, but not burn. Thus, you can put the required amount of wood.
Air holes are a particularly important nuance of these designs. After all, it is precisely because of them that meat that is cooked on the grill is very different from another way of cooking in nature. Regular air supply allows you to keep the temperature and heat of the coals, making full use of the full potential.
Attention! Another nuance of the barbecue is a pallet. It prevents coal from falling through special ventilation holes to the bottom and contributes to 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 build on its average size. The brazier should be wide, which allows you to place the entire length of the skewer and should give the required amount of heat, allowing the placement of more than eight servings of meat.
And the last nuance is the manufacture of recesses for skewers. They allow you to place the meat in any position, frying it evenly from different sides. This approach plays a big role in cooking fragrant and juicy kebab without burning.
But these points always vary depending on the type of barbecue.
We decide on the type of barbecue: drawings, photos
It should be said right away that there are numerous varieties of such structures. After all, everyone wants to find the best option where to cook meat and other products in the heat. Today, the following types of barbecue are distinguished:
- Normal.
The usual brazier has a square design. Although they are heavy, they can be carried. It often has removable legs.
- Collapsible.
Lightweight and small collapsible option that you can carry in your car. It is more comfortable and easier, and also suitable for hiking in the forest.
- Stationary.
Powerful brazier made of metal. It can be based on brick blocks, providing high reliability. Often, such barbecues can be supplemented with steel decorations.
The choice of the type of barbecue is very responsible for its self-construction. Thus, you can decide on the tasks and choose the best option. However, it is recommended to choose the regular type as the most versatile choice for summer residents.
Attention! Braziers can have a different shape. Round, rectangular, curved and other types are noted, the cooking on 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 brazier, for the construction you need to choose the best option that 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 conventional barbecue is provided as follows:
Dimensions given in millimeters. It is clearly visible on it that the total height of the brazier with a leg length of 70 cm and a length of 95 cm. In this case, the depth of the brazier will be 25 cm, which is the optimal distance from the heat to the skewers.
The width of the brazier is 28 cm, which is slightly lower than the average size of a skewer. The length is 54 cm, you need to evenly distribute 9 servings over the heat.
The upper part of the structure is equipped with gaps for skewers. So, you can evenly distribute the meat and fix it freely during rotation, ensuring uniform frying. Moreover, the distance between the gaps should be 6 cm. It is necessary to leave space between the extreme walls and gaps so that the meat does not touch them, and also does not burn.
Excellent breathability is an important nuance. Here it is achieved as a result of holes with a diameter of 12-15 mm, located on the side walls. The holes are located at the bottom of the metal sheet in a checkerboard pattern. They are not needed on the front side walls.
Attention! The presented design does not imply the presence of a pallet and holes at the bottom of the brazier. You can easily fix this by welding small corners to the bottom or legs and selecting the appropriate sheet of metal.
How to prepare the elements of the future design?
Metal sheets act as the basis for the barbecue. We do not recommend using other materials, as the brazier provides sufficient structural resistance to compactness and heat. The thickness of the metal should be approximately 2-3 mm. For work you will need:
- Two sheets of metal measuring 280x250 mm and 240x250 mm.
- One sheet of metal 540x280 mm.
- Corners 700 mm long and four metal pipes.
- Welding machine.
- Drill.
- Roulette.
- Saw for metal or grinder.
Most people prefer another build 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. Thus, it will turn out to be more reliable.
It is important to consider additional elements if the design differs from the above. It can be completed with a tray, carrying handles, leg recesses and other details.
First of all, you need to perform preliminary markup. Places of welding and fasteners are marked, special gaps are created. For this, a saw or grinder is used. This step also creates air holes.
Attention! Often such a design is made on reinforcing legs. They are unreliable, as the structure will stagger even with minor loads. Therefore, it is better to replace them with corners.
How to weld a brazier with your own hands
Welding is the best solution for the barbecue. It is able to withstand high temperature changes and effective bolting. To do this, use a welding machine, regardless of its type. Then the structure is alternately fixed, 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 weight the structure.
Then comes the welding of the arms and legs. They are fixed along the sides (corners) or to the bottom of the structure (pipes). It is necessary to weld them securely, since the brazier itself will be quite heavy.
Attention! To fix the legs, you can use not a welding machine, but collapsible elements. Removable legs will significantly reduce the dimensions of the brazier during its storage.
Upon completion of the work, it is necessary to grind 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 barbecue design. This allows you to hide the heat and meat from precipitation, but in itself this design is not simple. There are two options here:
- installation of a canopy directly on the barbecue;
- installation of an additional canopy, which does not apply to the barbecue.
The latter option will be more rational, as it allows you to hide not only 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 advise you to mount the structure on metal corners. This is the best option as it makes it easier to assemble. The canvas for the canopy is most often corrugated board. It is refractory, does not react in any way to temperature changes and has a low weight, which is important for a lightweight design.
The assembly of the canopy is not much different from the usual one, and only fire protection and proper placement of the base are required. Thus, you can safely cook food without worrying that you can catch on the armature.
It is worth noting that a metal grill with a canopy is a difficult option that experienced welders can do. It is important here to create a reliable structure, the weight of which will be evenly distributed on the base. For stationary braziers, such a canopy is much easier to make, since a supporting foundation can be arranged for them.
The 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 low, equip it with a special air duct.
Finished product painting
An important issue in the manufacture of barbecue is painting. It cannot be dispensed with, since the metal used in the structure is subject to rust, and ash and soot do not improve its appearance.
For painting, special compositions are used, to which the following requirements are imposed:
- heat resistance;
- resistance to temperature extremes;
- no harmful fumes.
The following coatings meet these requirements:
- silicon-organic enamels;
- heat-resistant paints for various purposes.
It should be noted that painting the barbecue with your own hands is a rather complicated and responsible process. They need special firing, after which they get their properties. Another option is proposed - oxidation. It is quite expensive to execute, but it is possible to make it yourself.
It is better to choose black color for paint. Since there will be a lot of ash and soot nearby, the rest of the coatings will quickly get dirty. On this color, the plaque will be completely invisible.
Attention! Painting should only be done on the outside. Inside, the coating quickly peels off as a result of high heat, and there is no point in this.
Making a brazier 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 adhering to the plan and scheme, since in the future any deviations may be reflected in the convenience of its use. But the materials of our site "Remontik", among which drawings of metal barbecues and their photos, as well as videos on manufacturing, will be especially useful, will help to cope with this task.It is difficult to imagine culinary processes in the open air without barbecues. These devices allow you to create incredibly delicious dishes at your summer cottage. There are many types of grills on the market. However, often the owners independently construct such devices. How to cook a brazier? Often just different designs are obtained. Their formats are determined by the owner's goals, financial capabilities, site parameters and the working skills of the creators.
Design selection criteria
Very often, in the matter of choosing a material for a barbecue, preference is given to metal. It is characterized by durability, resistance to serious temperature conditions and other factors. Some components of the structure are fastened in various ways. But the welding method is the most reliable and optimal in this matter.
Today, cooking the barbecue correctly is the starting point. Many owners want to create not some ordinary designs. And so they equip them with additional elements. These include:
- Firebox in which you can heat up food.
- Special compartments for drying firewood.
- Shelves for various culinary additives and spices.
If you set out to cook a brazier with your own hands, then before the creative process itself, study photographs and diagrams of various modifications. They are easy to find on the web. So you will choose a specific model for yourself. It is useful to watch video tutorials. In them, the masters describe in detail and practically the welding of the structure. This helps to be aware of the potential complexities of the upcoming case in advance.
In practice, the creation of a metal barbecue is not so difficult.
Just ask yourself the following questions:
- Will the structure be disassembled or will it be monolithic?
- Dimensions. How many people is the device intended for? This aspect affects its parameters and the number of skewers that can be used in it at one time.
- What is the service life of the product? These criteria determine the choice of a particular metal.
- What will be the appearance of the structure? To do this, you should study a lot of photos and options with different designs. You can choose the style and color that suits you. It is optimal if you find video material on the construction of this particular model.
Dimension Calculation
The parameters of the planned brazier are the key criteria. From them, the convenience of using the unit for its intended purpose is determined.
If it will be used by a family with a standard number of people (3-4), then a model of 60 x 35 cm will do.
For a team with a large number of people, a larger structure must be used.
Photos of standard and non-standard versions are easily found on the web. You may come across such pictures in which the traditional version is supplemented by many components and devices. They expand its functional range and decorate its appearance. It is not difficult to create any metal modification. And the welding process can be carried out on your own.
For example, you can act according to the following drawing:
There are plenty of similar and other drawings on the Internet. You can build your work around them. It is important to solve the dilemma with the number of skewers that are simultaneously on the welded grill.
An equally important aspect is the depth of the device. Its approximate value is 15 cm. In this situation, the necessary clearance for cooking will remain between the product and the coals. The height of the brazier should be as convenient as possible for the cook.
Selection of materials
Self-creation of a metal structure is possible using different materials. The main thing here is not to make a mistake with the metal. The selected option should guarantee the maximum operational period of the future design. Basically, one rule works here: the smaller the thickness of the metal, the shorter the life of the unit. For this reason, a material with a good density should be used. Never use sheets with a maximum density of 1 mm. They make a rather weak structure.
Another drawing example:
To obtain a high quality material with a long working period, the preparation of such materials and tools is required:
- metal sheets. Their parameters and thickness are optimal.
- metal corners. They form the legs for the apparatus.
- Welding technology for joining metal components.
- Electric drills.
- Bulgarians. She must have discs, cutting metals.
- Set of electrodes.
- Measuring tools: tape measure, level, regular ruler.
Additionally, drawings are being prepared. They can be borrowed from the Internet, you can do it yourself.
The technological process of creating a brazier by welding
Here it is important to decide what kind of design you are planning - stationary or portable. The first can be installed in a certain place and for a long time. The second - can be transported without problems.
Usually the use of welding technology is necessary for the production of a stationary version. Before the workflow itself, be sure to watch the video tutorials and decide how you will decorate the future device.
The algorithm of work here is as follows:
Stage 1. Initially create layouts. Lines are required on metal sheets. A reference point in this process is a pre-made or copied drawing.
Stage 2. From the working material, you need to cut out all the main components of the intended design. Work is proceeding in accordance with the existing markup on the sheets. There should be a bottom. This is the largest component. It is formed by four lateral parts. Two of them are short and the other two are long.
Stage 3. Be sure to make holes in the long side components. They can simply be drilled in one line. They guarantee the penetration of oxygen into the furnace to the coals. And then your apparatus will retain the heat required for a normal workflow. The holes should be spaced about 5.5 cm apart from each other. See that there is at least 2.5 cm left to the edge.
Stage 4. All side components (both long and short) are connected to each other by welding. A rectangular structure without a bottom and a lid should form. Incisions are made on the upper extreme sides of the long walls. In this work, a grinder should be used. This tool should have a special nozzle for cutting and processing metal products. At the same time, it is recommended to make cuts on two side parts. They must match perfectly. Combination of incisions will follow. If you do everything correctly, in the future you will have skewers here without any difficulties.
Stage 5. All side components, already welded, must be welded to the bottom of the planned structure. Good welding skills and the ability to work with welding equipment are extremely important here. The task is this: all welding joints must be of the highest quality. So you get a box. If you have a material with a thickness of 2-3 mm, it is better to work with inverter welding equipment. To create a box, four seams on each side are enough. If the density of the material is 1.5 - 2 mm, the bottom and walls bend in a certain way. This must not be allowed. Therefore, these components are reinforced with a profile pipe or angle.
Stage 6. Legs are welded to this box. They are easy to prepare for work. Metal corners will help with this task. The legs can be mounted along the corners of the created structure, or at the end of the bottom.
The lower ends are slightly pointed. This guarantees the brazier reliable stability.
The outcome of the work stages carried out is the creation of a high-quality and durable unit
If you have accumulated a lot of metal, but it is represented by small pieces, then you need to cut the correct blanks. Then weld them. In this situation, you need to weld more accurately and efficiently. And the length of the seams is longer.
An example of a homemade barbecue:
Corner frame
This version of the frame is considered more durable. There is no bending of the metal. The work algorithm is as follows:
1. Corners are taken. Their frame is cooked. Example:
Welding can be carried out from profile pipes:
2. The bottom is attached to this frame.
3. The walls are welded.
advanced version
A metal barbecue, created independently, can always be improved and supplemented with useful components. One of these is the canopy. Example:
The countertop and the frame for placing skewers will not interfere in this design. From above, the brazier can be strengthened with a profile pipe. You need to weld so that there is room for possible additions.
You can optionally weld a brazier of this format. There are other design variations as well.
Other design variations
barrel based
To create the necessary design, a metal barrel will also fit. With its application, the work is performed quite dynamically and simply. Since the barrels usually have impressive parameters, the barbecues from them are large and massive. They provide cooking for a large group.
If you use such a barrel, then be sure to make a cover for the intended device. During its operation, it must be closed with a lid. This ensures uniform and excellent roasting of the food being prepared.
Balloon based
There are two ways to work here. One by one, a more complex structure is created. The second one is more simple.
In any case, you must first secure the cylinder. He's got a faucet. A water hose is connected. Water flows under gentle pressure. The balloon is filled completely. After that, metal cutting is allowed.
Usually a 50-liter cylinder is used, with an outer diameter of 96 cm. This is the optimal data for creating six large portions of barbecue.
Marking is done along the longitudinal seam. All distances are calculated from it.
A distance of 24 cm is calculated from the seam on both sides. Lines are drawn. The balloon is in a horizontal position. On one line, markings for skewers are created. From the circular seams on the right and left sides, the indent is 3 cm. Then the marks are placed constantly after 8 cm. Total - 6 designations. Holes are drilled in them. The approximate diameter of each is 1 cm.
From the markup line, 10 cm should be set aside. Here is the end of the apparatus cover. Then she unpacks herself. This is the distance between the start line and the last line. Between them, with an indent from the circular seams - 3 cm - lines are indicated.
Then the hinges are immediately welded. We need an assistant here.
Bulgarian cut off the door. Water is pouring out of the bottle.
The lid must not fall back. Therefore, two corners 3-4 cm wide are welded between the loops along the cut line. They should be on the right and left sides of the cover.
The degree of bending of the corners determines the distance of opening the lid.
The bottom rim is removed. A wooden handle is attached to the lid.
To prevent the cover from falling inward, you need to weld a metal strip to the cutout. Its density: 1-3 mm, width - 3 cm.
According to the designations, holes for skewers are made. Drill is used. On the opposite side, the same holes are also arranged at the same positions.
The cylinder turns upside down. From the seam on both sides there is an indent of 10 cm. From such lines there is another indent of 10-12 cm, lines are drawn. Two stripes formed from the seam in the middle. Their width is 10 cm. Slots for air are made in them at a distance of 5 cm. Instead of slots, you can drill many holes.
The crane is removed. The hole is sealed.
Legs are mounted.
A simpler version is created like this: the balloon is sawn lengthwise into two equal parts. A lot of air holes are drilled along the edges. The legs are attached.
Create portable versions
They are excellent rescuers in nature. You can buy them or make your own.
Their types: prefabricated and folding. The format of the second is a suitcase. Example:
Here the fasteners are the door hinges. The legs are thin.
Another version:
Here the legs are folded at the bottom. Other components are stacked in sequence. The side parts are connected by cuts.
Collapsible versions are formed by components that do not have fasteners. Assembly takes place on site. She can be talkative. Maybe - with grooves and cuts. Such products are made without welding. Work is done with a grinder (she has a diamond blade) or a metal saw.
Creation:
- A cardboard layout is made in advance. It fits perfectly to the size of the product.
- Patterns are transferred to metal.
More versions:
Here are the legs from the corners. The legs have slightly bent cuts. Under them in the sidewalls there are holes. When assembling, the side parts are strung on cuts.
The bottom has no fixation. The lower side of the sidewalls is bent inward by 4 mm. The sides are attached to the legs. A border is formed around the perimeter. The bottom is laid on it.
Painting issues and outcome
For a metal apparatus, it is better to use heat- and heat-resistant paints.
- CERTA (Certa). Handles loads up to +900°С,
- Rust-oleum. Potential - up to +1093°C, Color options: matte, white, gray, black.
- "KO-8101". Potential - +650°C, 12 color options are provided by default.
- KO-8111 Thermal has anti-corrosion characteristics. Overpowers the impact of +600°C.
How much does such a product cost in terms of consumables and welding work? Of course, cheaper than ready-made barbecues in a private workshop or from a manufacturer.
Do-it-yourself metal grills are a mandatory attribute of private households. Dimensions, photos of individual product options will help you create a unique design yourself. Useful designs are often used for outdoor picnics and recreation. A ready-made drawing with all the necessary dimensions, which is used in the work as a sample, will help to make the product on its own.
Durable and beautiful brazier will decorate the whole yard
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What are the types of barbecues?
Simplified do-it-yourself metal braziers have the shape of a rectangular body. Dimensions and photos of devices are presented in this review. Coals are placed inside the container, which create the necessary heat. There is a significant number of products that differ from standard models.
There are the following types of barbecues:
- stationary are massive structures that are placed on a rigid base. Metal devices can be a beautiful and stylish element. Such models are durable and diverse;
Mangals are stationary
- portable are characterized by compactness. They are lighter and easy to transport by car. Portable products are made of thin metal, which is quickly deformed;
How to make a non-separable brazier model with your own hands from metal: drawings, photos
It is not so difficult to create devices for stationary beautiful barbecues made of metal. To make a simple brazier in the shape of a rectangle, you need to prepare:
- fittings and corners of racks;
- steel plate;
- drill;
- grinder with a suitable stone;
- electric and gas welding.
Before work, you need to prepare a drawing. It marks all the dimensions of the planned structure, the location of the recesses for the skewers and the distance between the perforations.
A constant value is the height of the side of the barbecue, which varies between 13-15 cm. If the distance is less than the specified value, then the meat will be burned on the fires, and if it is more, it will take a lot.
Other sizes are selected according to individual preferences:
- the width should correspond to the size of the skewers and be 8-10 cm smaller;
- the length depends on the amount of kebab that will be fried at the same time. The distance between the skewers should be 7-9 cm. Under the skewers, special recesses are made along the long side;
- when choosing the size of a barbecue grill made of metal, you need to consider the height of the legs, which depends on individual preferences. For portable devices, they are small. High legs are in welded structures;
- The thickness of the material depends on the type of construction. For a stationary device, it can be 3 mm or more. And for a portable product, it is better to choose a material with a thickness of about 2 mm.
In some models, a second plate with longitudinal holes in the form of grates is placed on the bottom. This protects the metal at the bottom from burning out.
Step-by-step instructions and features of drawings of metal barbecues with dimensions
Do-it-yourself original barbecue devices are made of metal. To do this, you will need dimensions with a roof and detailed photos of certain models. The collapsible model includes four legs, perforated walls and a bottom. Before installation, it is worth preparing a steel sheet, a grinder, a drill, fasteners and corners.
The standard assembly of the structure consists of separate stages:
| Image | Stages of work |
 | Marks of the bottom and walls of the planned structure are made on the metal. |
 | The future shape is cut along the marked lines . |
 | The edges are bent and welded. Perforations are made using a drill. |
 | Chamfers are made in long walls. |
 | The legs are most conveniently made from a corner, pointed down and welded to the box. |
The brazier is made from a barrel or a gas cylinder. In addition to the container, you will need a grinder, a drill, metal corners and a welding machine. First, marking is done and the upper region of the barrel is cut out. The end sections remain in place. A lid is made from the top. Legs are made from corners. They are welded to the ends of the barrel.
Supports for skewers are made from the corners. They are welded to the inside of the product. Handles should be welded to the lid.
Helpful advice! Legs can be built from rods. At the same time, threads are cut and nuts are fastened. You can connect the elements with bolts, which allows you to create a stronger structure.
The nuances of manufacturing collapsible options
It is easy to make installations collapsible from metal. The photo shows interesting solutions.
Such a design does not require welding equipment. But you will need drills, a drill, a steel sheet, nuts and corners. As with the non-separable version, a drawing is made and elements are cut out of the steel plate. The prepared frame is bolted to the base. For a strong connection, it is recommended to use engraver washers.
Legs are mounted on the base of the device. Segments of pipes are put on prepared pipe supports. The boards are connected with bolts. To increase the strength of the structure, it is recommended to strengthen the walls with the help of longitudinal spokes, tightened with nuts. Holes for screws are drilled in the sides.
The legs are made from corners, while holes are drilled on the walls for connection with the legs using bolts. The last stage is the assembly of the structure.
The mobility of the device depends on the component parts of the device. A high-quality model of a brazier with a metal cauldron consists of the following components:
- the fuel chamber contains two parts. At a certain distance from the bottom, a metal grate is installed, which reduces the intensity of the fire.
- compartment for dry fuel. Good models are equipped with a compartment where coals are;
- wheels in combination with a handle will allow you to make a mobile structure;
- mounted on some models;
- as additional attributes, a small table, a mechanical skewer and a place for skewers are used.
Unusual barbecue ideas
A simple solution is a barbecue using a barrel. The design can be with or without a cover. The barrel is divided into two parts. The top is used as a cover, and the legs are welded to the bottom. Be sure to make holes for ventilation, and small shelves are attached to the edges. On them you can install a grill for frying and skewers.
Braziers with forging elements look great. They are equipped with additional attributes: stands, shelves or wheels. There are various types of braziers designed with your own hands:
- forged cast iron brazier is original. It is decorated with any figures and patterns;
- a brazier from a car can be made from former vehicles. At the same time, you can get rid of the old body and make an unusual and luxurious hearth for the yard;
- construction from an old computer case;
Option from an old computer Washing machine drum Original brazier Creating unusual designs depends on the imagination and personal preferences.
Corrosion protection features
The metal product must be protected from. For dyeing, special compositions are used that are resistant to high temperatures. There are other processing methods. One of these methods is bluing. As a result of processing, a special film is formed on the metal surface, which protects the structure from heat.
The procedure for bluing is as follows:
- the surface is degreased;
- individual elements are aged for one and a half hours in a solution of caustic soda, which is taken in 50 grams. per liter of water.
Processing takes place at a temperature of 140 degrees. Stainless steel can be used instead of sheet metal. A device made of this material is not afraid of weather conditions, picking up and does not corrode. Such structures can last for decades.
An unusual solution for creating a barbecue are gas cylinders with a capacity of 40 liters. They can be called suitable because of the rather thick metal and a certain shape. Before use, they must be burned well to get rid of gas condensate. The wall thickness of a steel product with forging reinforcement should be about 4 mm, and from non-reinforced forging - from 6 mm.
To create a high-quality design, the following rules must be observed:
- cutting must be done with accuracy, the tolerance can be no more than 0.5 mm;
- the workpiece must be fastened with clamps to the edge of the table;
- angle grinder should be bigger. The larger the plane, the more accurate the cut.
Doing work, do not forget about safety. Wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles.
