Barbecue from a barrel: how to make a do-it-yourself meat roaster, materials, tools + photos of 2022 ideas for decoration

Advantages of a metal brazier

The main advantage of using a barrel is its capacity. A lot of fuel is placed inside, which is quite enough until the end of cooking.

In addition, there are other benefits:

1. Easy care. The metal is quickly cleaned of stains and combustion products, it is easy to patch it in case of breakage.
2. Mobility. The device does not pull hands when carrying, easily fits into the trunk of an average car.
3. Sustainability. The shish kebab stands firmly on the supports, it does not tip over by the wind or from an accidental push.
4. Safety. The metal does not burn, so you can not be afraid of sudden ignition.
5. Cheapness. Do-it-yourself construction will require minimal financial costs.

However, one should not forget about such a lack of metal as the ability to rust. When it rains, it is better to put the device under a canopy, and with the end of the summer season, hide it in a dry room. Another disadvantage is the fast heating. Being close to the barbecue, you should be careful, otherwise you can get burned.

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What capacity to choose

Choosing from barrels of different capacities, we advise you to stop at 200 liters. They usually store alcohol, paint or solvent. The barrel must be made of metal – wood and plastic are not suitable for working with an open flame. If you need a smaller option, you can take a barrel of fuel and lubricants for 60 liters.

Since the container will have to be cut, it is advisable to immediately secure the process by removing all possible accumulated gases. To do this, the barrel is filled with water, then immediately emptied. Next, the container is left to bask in the sun.

In addition to the base, you will need additional materials:

• diesel fuel;
• high temperature resistant paint;
• steel corner with shelves 2,5×2,5 cm;
• metal strip 25x10x1,5 mm;
• profile pipe of square section with a height of 1 m.

Manufacturing technology

To work you need tools:

• grinder and grinding discs;
• welder;
• electric drill with a set of drills;
• spray gun;
• marker and tape measure.

The design of a homemade brazier is simple. The barrel is cut into two parts: one half turns into a brazier, the second into a lid (however, you can do without it). Both parts are fastened with steel door hinges, metal legs are made from below. Combustible fuel is collected at the bottom. It is advisable to mount the lid in order to protect yourself from the wind during the cooking process, it will also protect the device from precipitation.

Whichever option you choose, be sure to sketch out a detailed drawing of the future design. Careful preparation will save you from many of the hassles that often arise in the course of work.

open model

If you make a brazier without a lid, the scope of work is reduced. First of all, it is advisable to immediately make a stand for a barrel – a frame structure with racks.

Cut the barrel according to the following scheme:

1. The surface is cleaned of paint with a grinder.
2. A longitudinal line is marked with a marker, cutting a cylindrical structure strictly in half.
3. With the help of a grinder, a cylinder is sawn. You need to work in goggles and protective overalls. They saw against the rotation of the disk so that the tool does not “bite” with metal.
4. The edges of the cuts are ground, getting rid of burrs.
5. For the half that forms the future brazier, a metal edging is made from the corners. They take measurements from all sides, cut the corners, then weld a rectangular frame.
6. Legs are made from profile pipes. One of the ends of each leg is cut at an angle of 15 ° to give them a slight expansion.
7. The legs are welded to the edging with a cut corner up. In order for the pipe to fit snugly against the barrel, edges of the required size are cut out in the edging.
8. For the convenience of laying out skewers inside, special guides are made of metal strips or corners. They are cut along the length of the barrel, cuts are made on the corners in increments of 10 cm. The guides are welded inside.

with lid

If there is a desire to provide the brazier with reliable protection from wind or precipitation, it is supplemented with a lid. There are two options for this:

1. Attach the upper half to the lower half of the cut barrel, which will perform protective functions. To do this, its edges are also ground, then edged with a metal corner. After fastening both halves with steel door hinges.
2. Instead of cutting the barrel strictly in half, you can mark a rectangle of sufficient size in the upper part and cut out only it. Then sand the cuts, form the edging and attach the loops.

To top it off, the “newly made” brazier is equipped with a chimney. It can be removed through a drain hole or through a larger diameter round hole made. For manufacturing, steel pipes with a diameter of 7 cm welded with the letter “G” are used.

Painting and decor

If the barrel is old, it is advisable to get rid of the dirt and rust that has accumulated on the surface. For this, firing is provided. The barrel is moistened from all sides with rags soaked in diesel fuel, then set on fire and wait for the fuel to burn out.

To make the structure more durable and beautiful, the entire surface is painted. For this, an airbrush and heat-resistant paint are used. You need to apply the paint in several layers, then give it a day to dry.

For convenience, it is desirable to equip the brazier itself and the lid with handles for opening and carrying using ordinary door handles. Along the edges, it is desirable to build shelves for cutting meat and dishes.

With smokehouse and grill

If there is a need for barbecue, a removable stainless steel grate is additionally constructed. To install the grill inside, several steel wires of a centimeter diameter are mounted or two corners are attached on both sides.

If you pass the wire through, that is, bring it out and attach a handle to it, you can later use it as a skewer.

You can also modify the device to a smokehouse. To do this, a hole is made in the lid with a drill to remove smoke. A more serious version of the smokehouse is mounted from two barrels. The second is installed from below, vertically. The upper part is removed in it, cutting out a wavy recess into which a brazier is inserted horizontally, a door is made from below for laying fuel.

A skilled craftsman will make a brazier from a barrel in a day. It will take another day for the paint to dry, and that’s it – you can invite friends or family members to barbecue!