Do-it-yourself brazier from a metal profile. Collapsible brazier with your own hands: photos, drawings, video

It can be made from a variety of materials. However, making a brazier with your own hands from metal is rightfully considered the best option. What metal options exist and how to make such a structure yourself?

Advantages of metal braziers

Why are metal barbecues so good? A monolithic barbecue oven or its brick version is distinguished by its capital - in this case, the structure will not need to be removed for the winter, and it looks more reliable, stronger, more durable. In addition, the stone stove can be improved with additional work areas, which will not only allow you to fry meat, but also bake vegetables, fish, and smoke products. At the same time, the stove will look noble, it will organically fit into the look of any area. Should you go to metal?

In most cases - 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 plots of modest size. You can even install such a stove on a cramped terrace or in a small gazebo. In addition, even its stationary version can be transported from place to place, albeit with slight inconveniences - and when creating a folding folding version, you can take your brazier with you into nature, even without having a car.

There are other advantages to creating a metal barbecue with your own hands.

• The structure will be completely fireproof. The materials used are resistant to high temperatures; if during the work the correct drawings were used indicating the sufficient dimensions of the barbecue made of metal, then even an accidental ignition of the surrounding objects is unlikely.
• Low financial costs. While bricks, concrete, or natural stone can take a lot of money - at least in finishes - the metal costs are paltry.
• Ease of operation. All that is needed in order to correctly make a brazier from steel is the initial skills in 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, you can use a brazier built of brick or concrete in no less than a month. The metal structure will be ready for use immediately upon completion of the assembly.

The downside may be the lack of aesthetics of the steel stove. 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 structure can be turned into a masterpiece.

Design options

Before starting work, you need to choose the type of construction, in accordance with which the drawing of the barbecue will be drawn up. The choice is made based on a number of oven characteristics:

• optimal dimensions;
• terms of Use;
• location;
• operating mode.

There are many designs of metal braziers. The most common are these models.

Not a separate type of construction, but a very peculiar option is to make a brazier from pre-prepared metal containers - read the following articles:

Various steel fixtures can also be used for decoration - for example, the popular use of forged parts from Zinger sewing machines as a stand.

Making a stationary brazier

It is most convenient to consider the main stages of work using the example of making a simple stationary barbecue. 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 out of metal with your own hands?

You need to prepare:

Design

When creating a homemade barbecue from metal with your own hands, you can select any size, depending on the characteristics of the operation of the stove. The main criterion for which dimensions are selected is the amount of meat roasted at a time. The optimal sizes of the barbecue are as follows.

• Width - 30 cm. This corresponds to the length of a standard skewer, which can hold 8 pieces of meat.
• 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 will not burn.
• The total height is adjusted to the height of the person. It is better not to bend your back during cooking. Usually the height is from 80 to 120 cm.

Having solved the issue with the 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. Acrylic heat-resistant paint or silicate varnishes are suitable.

Brazier design

The choice of 3 mm thickness is due to the fact that thinner metal will quickly burn out, and thicker is a waste of money. The work on creating the box is simple - you need to cut out the walls and bottom in accordance with the drawing, saw through holes for air in them and carefully weld the elements together.

Thus, the work is carried out as follows.

1. Parts are marked on the blanks and cut out with a grinder.
2. The optimal place for air ducts is the side walls. They are drilled at a distance of 20 mm from the bottom edge in 50 mm increments. The diameter of the holes is 10-15 mm.
3. Grooves for skewers are cut 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.
4. The sides 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.
5. Legs are welded to the corners of the barbecue.

This completes the basic structure. Further, 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.

Cooker hood

It is worth considering separately. It is a trimmed pipe through which smoke is effectively removed, which under normal conditions does not allow easy cooking of meat. The hood is usually a metal dome that is either welded to the main structure or suspended from above if the oven 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, at the top of which a short pipe is placed. The base area of ​​the hood should slightly exceed the area of ​​the 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 manufacturing a collapsible structure

The manufacturing technology of barbecues made of collapsible metal has some nuances. Elements of this design are not welded, but bolted together. The principle of operation is the same.

1. The walls and bottom are marked and cut out. Along the edges (except for the top), a few cm are added to the folds.
2. Air ducts are made in the walls.
3. Cuts are made along the fold lines, then the sheets are bent.
4. Holes are made on the edges for fasteners.
5. 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 easy to clean the ash from the oven.

How to make a marching version of the barbecue?

Do-it-yourself folding brazier is done as follows.

When creating a folding barbecue, it is better to use 2 mm steel to reduce the weight of the structure.

For cooking barbecue outdoors, most people choose a metal barbecue. The secret of its popularity lies in the design - reliable and simple. That is why a metal structure can be easily made by hand. The main thing is to first study the types of this product, choose the appropriate type and complete its drawing.

Description of the metal barbecue from the positive and negative sides

The construction of a homemade metal barbecue consists of a metal box, steel corners, bars and pipes. Therefore, it is not surprising that it has the following benefits:

• low cost (the cost of purchasing parts is much lower than the financial cost of buying a finished product);
• easy construction, because metal parts are relatively easy to assemble into a single structure using a welding machine;
• the ability to install anywhere, since the product is not very heavy and can be portable;
• long service life due to the significant thickness and strength of the sheet metal.

But along with the advantages, they also note the disadvantages:

• burnout of the walls after long-term operation;
• deformation of the case in case of overheating;
• susceptibility to corrosion that occurs as a result of exposure to precipitation.

Varieties of metal braziers

A metal barbecue is:

• heavy stationary (if lined with stone and stands on a brick foundation under the roof of the gazebo);
• lightweight and portable (consists of five metal frames connected to each other, on which skewers are placed, and is used at picnics).

Considering the thickness of the walls, the following types of products are distinguished:

• thin-walled - a portable version with low weight, in which only ready-made coals can be placed;
• thick-walled - a stationary product made of steel with a thickness of 4–5 mm, and therefore serving for many years.

Options in the photo

Hooks are attached to the end zones of the barbecue, on which you can hang cutlery A rack attached to the legs can serve as a shelf for a plate Plates are placed on the shelves Holding the handles, it is convenient to carry the grill from place to place The grill with a roof can be used even in rainy weather The brazier stands on low legs and is equipped with handles Portable grill - option for picnics Even the grill can be turned into something original. Forged elements make the brazier a beautiful structure The grill and shelf can be used to place plates and cutlery

Drawing and sizing

In a schematic image of a barbecue, made on a sheet in a cage, it is important to note how long the legs will be. Their height must be at least 5 cm. Otherwise, the heat from the coals will set fire to the grass.

A height of 5 cm is only allowed for portable legs. It is better to put stationary structures on long supports so that it is convenient to grill the barbecue.

At the stage of drawing up a drawing, it is important to determine the size. To do this, you need to take into account how many people you need to cook barbecue. A product for 6 skewers is enough for a family with a child. Since it is customary to leave 5 cm of free space between the tools for cooking meat, it turns out that the minimum length of the barbecue is 30 cm (6 * 5 = 30).

You cannot place skewers close to each other, since it will be difficult to turn them over. Leaving a large distance between the tools is also useless, as this significantly increases fuel consumption.

The standard width of a metal barbecue is 25 cm. This size is determined by the length of the tools for cooking meat and can be increased up to 30 cm. But the depth of the barbecue determines the amount of heat that needs to be accumulated in order to fry the meat. In addition, it is taken into account that there should be 10 cm of free space between kebabs on skewers and hot coals.

Holes for airing the bottom of the barbecue are supposed to be created at a distance of 6 cm from each other and at a height of 7 cm from the bottom of the product. The sides are made from 13 to 25 cm high. If you reduce this parameter, then the meat will not be fried, but will turn into coals. And the increase in height will lead to the fact that the kebab remains soggy.

Search for suitable building materials

For the construction of a stationary barbecue, it is advised to take sheet metal 3 mm thick. A portable product is allowed to be assembled from thinner metal parts. Steel with a thickness of 1 mm will last 3 years, and raw materials, which are literally 1 mm denser, will become thinner in some places only after 5 years of operation.

The most unreliable material for the construction of a brazier is considered to be 1 mm thick sheet metal, and the most durable material is two-millimeter stainless steel, which can last 12 years.

Brazier made of stainless steel is assembled from the bottom, four walls and corners

For a structure made of stainless steel sheet, you can use the following drawing, where each structural element is considered separately.

The drawing indicates not only the dimensions, but also the requirements for the perforation of the walls of the barbecue

Barbecue legs can be made from water or gas pipes. Even fittings and a metal profile are suitable for the manufacture of product supports.

List of materials and tools

A brazier for a large company is assembled from parts such as:

• 2 metal sheets measuring 100x25 cm;
• 2 metal sheets with a format of 29x18 cm;
• metal sheet 100x30 cm;
• 4 pipes made of steel.

All parts, except pipes, can be replaced with a large metal sheet. By making four cuts in it, you can easily assemble the structure without creating many welds. True, only metal with a thickness of 2 or 3 mm is suitable for this task. You cannot use denser raw materials, since they cannot be bent.

To make a brazier out of the listed materials, you will need tools:

• drill with a drill for metal;
• welding machine;
• measuring tape;
• square;
• marker and ruler;
• saw for cutting metal parts.

DIY metal barbecue construction guide

A brazier made of a metal sheet 2-3 mm thick is created in several steps:

1. On a sheet of metal, using a marker and a ruler, mark the bottom, two side and two end sides of the product.
2. A cruciform structure is cut out along the drawn lines.
3. The resulting shape is bent along the edge lines, forming a "box" with the help of a corner.

   A sheet with a thickness of 2-3 mm is bent in four places along the drawn lines

4. The edges of the structure are welded to each other.

   As a result of welding, 4 seams are obtained

5. Holes are made in the "box" with a drill for air to enter.
6. 4 legs are welded to the structure.

   4 rows of holes are made in the bottom of the barbecue, pipes are welded to the corners of the structure

7. The product from the side of the end walls is equipped with handles made of metal rods.

The need to finish the product

Any metal structure needs processing to protect it from rusting. The grill, covered with a special composition, will last for many years and will look attractive.

Typically spray paint is used as an anti-corrosion agent. Several requirements are imposed on the coloring composition for metal: immunity to both heat and cold, as well as the absence in the composition of harmful substances that can evaporate when exposed to high temperatures. These properties are possessed by heat-resistant powder paints, organic enamels with the addition of silicon and conventional heat-resistant paints.

It is wiser to paint a metal brazier black. It is impractical to use an emulsion of a different shade, since settled soot will be clearly visible on a product covered with light paint - an inevitable consequence of operation.

Apply paint only on the front surface of the barbecue. There is no sense in the internal processing of the product, since the emulsion will peel off the walls from direct interaction with fire.

Video: errors in the construction of a metal structure

Drawings and nuances of making a folding barbecue

The most successful option for a folding barbecue is a suitcase 6 cm wide, 50 cm long and 30 cm high (excluding legs). Although, if desired, the sizes can be selected individually.

The suitcase turns into a barbecue after opening the lid and installing the legs

Before manufacturing, a drawing is required. It is necessary to indicate the dimensions of the lid, bottom and end zones of the transformer barbecue.

For the cover of the structure, a size of 65 × 40 cm was chosen, and for the bottom - 42 × 21 cm

The construction implies the performance of certain actions:

1. The bottom is cut out of sheet steel 3 - 4 mm, 2 cm shelves are bent on all sides (the corners are cut with a grinder).

   A shape with folded edges is welded in such a way that a tray is obtained

2. In a similar way, two lateral sides are made, the shelves on them are bent from 3 sides (bottom and sides), vertical slots are cut on one part at the top, and triangular or round on the other.
3. The side walls are pivotally attached to the end shelves of the bottom with screws, during transportation they are stacked on top of each other, in working position they are installed vertically, at right angles to the bottom.
4. The end walls are made in an identical way, the shelves on them are bent only on the sides, in the transport position they fit inside the bottom box, during assembly they are attached to the side long walls with screws.
5. Nuts are welded to the bottom from below, the racks are made of a bar, at one end of which a thread of the appropriate diameter is cut.

   To make such legs, you will need not 4, but 6 pipes

6. To prevent the side walls from folding back when moving the folded barbecue, the entire structure is drilled through the center, a bolt is passed through the hole, the parts are fixed with a wing nut.
7. A handle for carrying the hearth is attached to the side shelf of the bottom.

   Legs are supposed to be removed inside the suitcase

The legs can be made non-removable. To do this, pieces of pipes must be welded to the bottom of the "diplomat" by extending a rod through their gaps and giving it the shape of the letter P. When carrying the barbecue, the legs are folded on the body of the suitcase, and when installing the structure, they are folded back and inserted into the ground.

Video: how the brazier turns into a suitcase

After looking at photos of braziers made on your own, and having studied the instructions for making them, you can get inspiration. To tackle an interesting business that will allow you to enjoy the smell of meat in the future, you only need to stock up on a sheet of metal and tools.

It is difficult to find someone who does not like grilled meat and vegetables. That is why the brazier takes a leading position among other attributes necessary for outdoor recreation. Modern devices have a variety of designs: they can be both portable metal and stationary made of brick or metal, with a canopy, a lid, etc. It all depends on the desire and imagination of the owner. And it is not at all necessary to buy a brazier, because you can make a metal brazier with your own hands.

The advantages of a metal barbecue

The simplest, but at the same time very practical model of the barbecue

The pros and cons of metal braziers differ depending on which models to consider:

• thin-walled – they are mobile, compact and affordable. They are made by stamping parts from the thinnest sheets of metal, which has a beneficial effect on their weight. Folding versions are most often produced. However, they are often used not only as a container for coals from a separate fire, but also for kindling and kindling the latter. Therefore, the service life of such a barbecue can be significantly reduced. The walls quickly burn out, deform and become unusable. In addition, they poorly retain heat, which leads to an unreasonably high consumption of coal;
• thick-walled – durable and roomy. Such barbecues can serve for years. True, they are not so portable, since they are made of thick sheets of metal, and therefore have a rather large weight.

Varieties

Before you start making a barbecue, you need to decide on its type.

Portable (foldable / collapsible)

A compact collapsible brazier you can take with you even on a hike

Portable barbecues are easy to assemble, have a simple and compact design, designed for outdoor picnics. They are of two types: folding and collapsible.

1. In a portable collapsible barbecue, the elements are connected during the assembly process using bolts, pins and other connecting elements. Such models are mobile and compact, but they have one drawback - poor reliability. It is quite difficult to make such a brazier with your own hands.
2. In a portable folding barbecue, the elements do not separate completely, but move or fold. The main disadvantage is the short service life. At best, they are enough for one or two seasons.
3. Currently, such a model as a disposable grill, which is designed for one use, is very popular. Its undoubted advantage is its low price and low weight.

Stationary

A metal brazier with a roof allows you to cook in almost any weather

The stationary grill has a large number of manufacturing options. Such models can be with or without a roof. The first are self-sufficient. The roof will protect not only the cook, but also the firebox itself from direct sunlight, snow or rain, which will extend the service life. The latter are usually installed where there is already a canopy.

With a smokehouse

In such a grill, you can not only fry, but also smoke meat or fish.

The grill with a smokehouse can be used not only for frying meat or fish, but also for smoking them. To do this, it must be equipped with a dense metal cover, and on the sides from the inside, shelves should be provided for installing the grill.

The principle of smoking in such a grill is as follows: thin twigs of fruit trees (apple, cherry or plum) are placed on the bottom, and prepared pieces of meat or fish are placed on an installed grill. The brazier is covered with a lid and a fire is made under it. The branches inside from the high temperature begin to smolder, but due to the lack of oxygen they do not ignite. Thus, meat or fish are simultaneously baked at high temperatures and smoked in the smoke from the smoldering fruit twigs.

Unlike our usual rectangular barbecues, American barbecue is often round.

The main difference between barbecue and grill is that the meat is fried not on skewers, but on the wire rack. In this case, not only coals can be used, but also open fires. Thus, the sides must be higher than those of the barbecue, and fastenings for the grill are needed on them.

Table: Pros and cons of different types of barbecues

Seat selection

When choosing a place, you need to consider some important points:

• you should not place the barbecue under trees or near shrubs, since the high temperature can scorch the branches;
• do not place the device under film or fabric canopies, which may catch fire due to the heat;
• it is advisable to take into account the wind rose so that smoke does not get into the windows of your house or to your neighbors;
• the best option would be a separate plot equipped with a barbecue, located not far from the main recreation area.

If the grill is on the ground, it is advisable to pave the area under it with refractory material (stones or paving slabs). In the rainy season, this will allow you to approach the barbecue without interference, and the structure itself will not sink into the ground over time.

So, we smoothly come to the main point of our conversation. How to make a brazier with your own hands?

Tools and materials

To make a metal barbecue with your own hands, you will need the following tools and materials:

• sheet metal (iron or steel);
• bolts and other fasteners;
• welding machine;

In the manufacture of a metal barbecue, you cannot do without a welding machine

• hand drill or electric drill;
• grinder with cutting discs for metal;
• angle grinder;
• pipe or corner (for legs);
• tape measure and square for marking;

To 'cut' the metal parts of the barbecue, you will need a grinder

• angle grinder;
• hammer or small sledgehammer;
• pipe or corner (for legs);
• tape measure and square for marking.

DIY manufacturing technology

The brazier, which we ourselves will make of metal, will be as simple as possible. For a small company, 8-10 skewers with meat are enough, and if the need arises, you can prepare another portion.

Skewers should not interfere with each other, but large gaps between them should be avoided so as not to waste heat.

Following these arguments, we calculate the length of the structure. A classic skewer holds 5–7 pieces of meat. The depth of the barbecue is determined by practical methods. The meat should not be far from the coals, but you should not place it too close, otherwise it will burn. The distance from the top edge of the structure to the ground depends on the height of the cook. Most often it is 75–125 cm.

Drawing

We make a drawing of our barbecue. The diagram might look something like the following figure.

The brazier is not a space rocket, so the blueprint may be the most primitive.

As a material, we will use sheet metal with a thickness of 2-3 mm.

So, we mark the sheet using a square so that there are no distortions:

• 70x20 cm - 2 pcs. (back and front walls);
• 70x28 cm - 1 pc. (bottom);
• 28x20 cm - 2 pcs. (side walls).

We cut the elements with a grinder.

Small slots will help keep the skewer in position

Small cuts can be made along the upper long side of the sides for more reliable fixation of the skewer in the selected position.

To ensure the flow of oxygen along the sides of the barbecue, a number of holes are made

To ensure the flow of air into the base box, on the front and rear panels, drill several holes with a diameter of 10 mm or more with a step of 10-15 cm from each other. Measure 2 cm from the bottom edge of the structure and draw a straight line to mark the notch.

Welding works

For the legs, you can use a corner 20x20 cm or metal pipes with a diameter of at least 20 mm and a length of 60-100 cm (depending on the height of the cook).

If you use tubes, you can make the structure collapsible. To do this, you will additionally need 4 bolts and nuts. Bolts are welded to each tube. In all four corners of the bottom of the box, you need to drill a hole with a diameter slightly larger than that of the bolts welded to the support legs. If corners are used, then they can simply be welded to the base.

If you want to add a smoking function to your barbecue, then it will be enough to weld two corners to the inside of its long sides at a height of about 7-10 centimeters from the bottom. You should also make a metal lid by welding small sides to a metal base that slightly exceeds the size of the barbecue. For convenience, it is recommended to weld a bracket on top of the cover, which will be used as a handle.

Optionally, you can make a canopy or shelf for firewood or coal, weld handles on the side walls, add a hook for a shovel or poker.

The brazier can be not just an ‘iron box’, but a real multifunctional kitchen

How to care for a barbecue

Yes, the grill needs care. What is it?

1. You cannot pour water on the hot grill yet (the metal can be deformed from temperature changes).
2. Plugged grease, soot or grime can be easily removed with a cloth filled with sand.
3. From time to time lubricate the brazier with vegetable oil applied to a clean rag - this will add shine and at the same time protect the structure from adverse weather conditions.

Unusual barbecue design (video)

In conclusion, we bring to your attention a small video, which shows how to make a metal brazier using a base from an old Singer sewing machine.

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What is a suburban area or summer cottage without a metal barbecue. It is in great demand for relaxation and hot cooking. The design of forged barbecues and barbecues allows you to quickly cook food on charcoal, which is distinguished by an exquisite taste. At the same time, the structure is simple, and a beginner can also cope with manufacturing.

Features of braziers

Buying a finished product in a store is quite an expensive pleasure, but it does not always meet expectations. A brazier made of metal, made with your own hands according to drawings and photos with step-by-step instructions, can serve you for a long time, since it is designed specifically for your needs.

Of course, the best option for a suburban area would be a brick oven, but it is quite bulky and takes up a lot of space. it is used, as a rule, seasonally, so it can lie for a long time unnecessarily. You can place it anywhere: in a gazebo or in the open air.

Configuration views:

Technical characteristics and structural features:

Important points

Depending on the type of construction, controversial issues may arise during manufacture. What is important for all users to know:

Why such culinary devices are attractive:

Where to put

Metal devices for frying and smoking cannot be placed in all places, there are safety requirements and recommendations for better use. Professionals recommend:

What are the braziers in appearance:

How to choose the size

The dimensions of a metal device are very important for a novice craftsman. It is important to take into account the number of people in a company or family to calculate the number of barbecues and the size of the structure itself. Recommendations for standard sizes:

Welding a homemade barbecue

With the help of a welding machine, you can create a solid and reliable structure that is resistant to sudden changes in temperature and can serve you for a long time. At the end of the welding process, all seams between the parts are carefully checked and polished.

What materials can be used to make a home grill:

• Steel barrel.
• Cutting a wide metal pipe.
• Empty bottle.
• Washing machine tank.
• Massive sewing machine.
• Forged countertops or metal shelves.

Non-separable design

To make a stationary barbecue we need:

1. Strong sheet metal (steel).
2. Welding installation.
3. Powerful drill.
4. Angles for posts or pieces of reinforcement.
5. A well-functioning grinder.

Before you start assembling the structure, you need to draw up a drawing with dimensions and distance between parts. For example, there should be 7 to 8 centimeters between the ventilation holes on the bottom of the case. The photo shows the use of an additional stand.

We determine the number of skewers, we will have no more than 8 pieces in one tab. Procedure:

With the help of a video master class, you can make an excellent barbecue for evening gatherings with friends.

Folding suitcase

Do-it-yourself folding brazier made of metal can be made according to the drawings with the photo. You will get an easy-to-use diplomat installation, it is transportable and mobile. The structure folds inward, thereby hiding all dirty surfaces and details. In such a suitcase, you can place a skewer and carry it to any place, just holding on to the handle.

How to make:

BBQ barrel

We need a thick-walled barrel and a good drawing. There are 2 methods for cutting a barrel: only the top is cut (creating a lid), or the barrel is cut exactly in half (the most common). We'll cover both.

1 way

Consider the process of assembling a brazier with your own hands from metal with a roof from a barrel:

2 way

Manufacturing proceeds as in the first case. The only difference is cutting the barrel into two equal pieces. The second part can be left and used as a lid.
Then it should be scalded, the handle and the holder fasteners should be mounted in it. Step by step instructions in the video master class.

It is necessary to take good care of a home barbecue in order to increase its service life. Remove dirt with soft rags, lubricate the unit from time to time with special oil. And also do not forget about the finishing painting and decor, because the grill should be not only functional, but also beautiful.

Brazier is a convenient culinary equipment, the basis for cooking in the heat. This functional invention will allow you to cook a variety of foods using a natural charcoal bowl. Although it was originally created as a versatile cooking tool, now the brazier is the basis for making kebabs and meat. Around it, picnics are organized in nature and in the country, celebrating the arrival of spring, meeting summer and seeing off autumn.

However, the purchase of a barbecue is expensive. A simple metal structure sometimes costs a huge amount, without justifying its appearance or quality. Therefore, it is much better to make it yourself using quality metal and your skills.

Barbecue base

Brazier is a special tool for cooking in the heat. It has a fairly simple design, but all its features are in nuances. It is they that make it easy and quick to cook those very kebabs and other dishes, providing enough heat for cooking.

Among the main nuances of the barbecue, it is worth noting:

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

While some of them are obvious, they are all essential for a quality cooking experience. The depth of the barbecue will allow you to create enough heat and place the meat at a height where it will cook and not burn. It will also allow enough wood to be put in at the same time.

Air holes are an important aspect of such designs. It is because of them that meat cooked on the grill differs significantly from other cooking in nature. The constant flow of air allows you to keep the heat and temperature of the coals to their full potential.

Important ! Another nuance of the barbecue is the pallet. It prevents coals from falling through the vents in the bottom and partially regulates the air flow.

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

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

However, these points may vary in the manufacture of a barbecue, depending on its type.

We decide on the type of barbecue

The types of homemade barbecue designs are numerous. After all, everyone is trying 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:

Usual

An ordinary grill for giving a square design. Although it is heavy, it can be carried. The legs are often removable. The photo shows one of the beautiful home barbecues for a summer residence, made by a craftsman with his own hands.

Collapsible

A small and lightweight collapsible version that can be made at home and carried in a car. Suitable for hiking in the forest, beautiful, convenient and simple.

Stationary

Massive brazier made of metal. It can be based on brick blocks for greater reliability. Often these types are complemented by steel decorations.

The choice of type is an important nuance when making a brazier yourself. This will allow you to determine the tasks and choose the best option. But the usual type is still recommended as the most versatile choice for a summer residence.

Interesting ! Braziers can be of various shapes. Rectangular, round, curved and many other types are noted, the cooking on which is slightly different.

Drawings and dimensions

Before starting work, it is necessary to make the appropriate drawings and select the dimensions for the future barbecue. For the 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. A drawing of a simple barbecue is shown in the photo:

Dimensions are in millimeters. It can be seen here that the total height of the barbecue is 95 cm with the length of the legs 70 cm. The depth of the brazier will be 25 cm, which is the optimal distance from the heat to the skewers. Width - 28 cm, which is slightly below the average size of the skewer. Length 54 cm, required to distribute nine portions evenly over the ball.

The upper part of the structure is equipped with skewer gaps. They allow you to distribute the meat so that it does not touch each other, as well as freely fix it when rotating for even frying. The distance between the gaps is 6 cm. It is necessary to leave a little space between the extreme gaps and the walls so that the meat does not touch them and does not burn.

Good airflow is an important nuance of the barbecue. Here it is achieved by means of holes with a diameter of 12-15 mm on the side walls. The holes are staggered at the bottom of the sheet metal. No holes are required on the front walls.

Important ! The presented design does not take into account the pallet and holes on the bottom of the barbecue. This can be easily fixed by welding small corners to the legs or bottom and picking up the appropriate sheet of metal.

Preparation of elements of the future structure

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

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

Many people prefer a different build option. Different sheets can be replaced with one large metal sheet. By making several cuts, you can connect the structure with a minimum of welds. This will make it more reliable.

It is worth considering additional elements if your design differs from the above. It can be supplemented with carrying handles, pallet, leg recesses and more.

To begin with, there is a preliminary marking. The places of fasteners and welding are marked, gaps for skewers are created. For this, a grinder or a saw is used. Air holes are also created at this stage.

Important ! Often, such a design is made on reinforcing legs. They are too unreliable, so the structure staggers at the slightest load. Better to replace them with corners.

Do-it-yourself barbecue welding

Welding is the best option for a barbecue. It can withstand large temperature fluctuations and is much more effective than bolting. For this, a welding machine is used, the type of which is selected according to preferences. After that, the structure is alternately fixed and welded in the corners.

Advice ! For more convenient welding, it is recommended to use metal corners along the sides. They will also increase the reliability of the seams, but also make the structure heavier.

Advice ! For fastening the legs, you can use collapsible elements, not welding. Removable legs will reduce the dimensions of the barbecue during storage.

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

Metal braziers with a canopy

For cooking kebabs in bad weather, a special design of a barbecue with a roof is used, for example, as shown in the photo. 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, not related to the barbecue
• Installing the roof on the brazier itself

The first option is optimal, because it will allow you to hide both the kebabs and the kebab house itself. Moreover, its design and installation is much simpler. The second option requires additional calculations so that the base can withstand the weight of the canopy.

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

The assembly of the canopy is no different from the usual one, only fire protection and a convenient location of the base are needed. This will allow you to cook freely without clinging to the fittings.

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

The canopy structure can be additionally beautifully 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.

Advice ! Equip the roof with an air duct if installed low.

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.

For painting, special compounds are used. They have the following requirements:

• Resistant to temperature extremes
• 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 with your own hands. 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 carry it out 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 get dirty. On the same color, the plaque will be invisible.

Advice ! Painting should only be done outside. Inside, any coating will quickly peel off due to the high heat, and there is no point in it.

Making a brazier yourself is quite simple. A sheet of metal, welding and desire is enough for this. But it is worth adhering to the scheme and plan, because minor deviations can further affect the usability. This video will help with this, which demonstrates the assembly of a more complex structure: