Brazier do-it-yourself: how to make metal and brick

Man since ancient times engaged in cooking. It all started with a regular fire, around which stones were laid out. They served as a kind of "stove" for roasting meat. As society developed, new adaptations appeared. As a result, they began to grill shish kebabs on the brazier, which has become an integral part of outdoor recreation.

There are several versions of the origin of the product. According to one of them, the device was invented in the seventh century BC. e. Scythian healer and sage Anaharsis. Another insists that the brazier originated in the Ancient East. This is indirectly confirmed by the presence of a single name of the object for all Eastern peoples. However, this brazier was a structure in the form of a copper bowl mounted on the legs. Also, the product had two handles that serve to comfortably move an object, the cover in the form of a hemisphere.

What should be the brazier - characteristic

The quality of barbecue cooked on the grill depends on the design of the product. The main parameters of the facility are its dimensions, material of manufacture. To calculate them, it is necessary to determine the following factors:

  • Option cooking meat. It can be strung on a skewer, put on a barbecue grill. In the construction of the brazier based on the optimal size. The standard size of the skewer is 50 cm, its working part is 35 cm. On the basis of these parameters, the width of the product should be less than 40 cm. The classical lattice has a size of 18x28 cm, but it is easier to match it to the size of a roasting pan. The depth of the product depends on the raw material burned in it, the distance to the coals of which should be 8 cm. If charcoal is used, the depth is 20 cm, for firewood - 25 cm. When choosing the length, take into account the amount of roasted meat obtained from one load. On a 10 cm plane you can arrange one skewer. For lattices - the optimal length is 40 cm. Height - is chosen for a specific person, depends on his height, varies between 75 - 125 cm. Thickness affects the durability of the structure, its weight.
  • The location of the brazier is another criterion. For a country house, cottages are best to use a stationary structure. The product is made of thick metal, brick, cast iron, such raw materials increase its useful life. A roaster designed for transportation is made of thin metal, often stacked.


    

In order to get the most comfortable grill, in its manufacture it is necessary to take into account standard norms, to combine them with personal wishes.

Types of braziers

The elementary design of the brazier is a rectangular duct mounted on its feet, made of metal. If you understand the types of products, they are much more. Brazier can be portable, stationary. Made of different materials: stone, brick, metal. There are models for home and restaurant, such as electric and gas, respectively. However, they do not give the natural smell of the fire. Let us consider in more detail the existing species:

  1. Stationary. It is a massive, heavy construction. For manufacturing use a brick, metal, a stone, cast iron, also combine materials. Install in the courtyard of a private house in the country. May be under the open sky, in a canopy, in the gazebo. For installation requires a strong base: concrete, paving slabs, stone savage, etc. May have additional elements, which set the pan, put skewers.
  2. Portable Such products are made of sheet steel. It is convenient to use while relaxing in the forest, on the lake, river. By type of construction are divided into folding and collapsible (transformers). The roaster is very convenient, takes up little space, and is easily placed in the trunk of a car.
  3. Demountable. Refers to metal structures. Its main feature is the method of fastening the elements together. It does not use welding, the parts are attached to each other with bolts.
  4. Mobile. The design can be stationary or folding. Instead of legs use the wheel. It can be stored in the utility room, if necessary, roll out to the street.


    

Metal grill with his own hands

For the construction of the product will require certain skills. You must be able to work with welding equipment, grinder, drill. In addition, you will need a drawing, measuring tools, metal corners, fittings, sheet metal. Scrap metal can often roll useless rubbish in a private courtyard, in which case it will be easier to create a grill with your own hands, and the cost of this venture will also decrease.

Advantages and disadvantages of metal grills

The roaster is found everywhere. Some have purchased models, others prefer handwritten. Products are fully welded, twisted with bolts. But they all have certain features, their own advantages and disadvantages. Let us dwell on them in more detail, consider the main advantages of metal structures:

  • Cost If we talk about products made by hand, then even with the purchase of all metal components, the price of such an item will be significantly lower than the factory price. If we evaluate the material, then the cost of iron, steel, is several times less than copper and stainless steel.
  • Simplicity of design. The main models are represented by a box located on the legs. After its installation, it remains only to fall asleep and kindle firewood or coal, put skewers with meat.
  • Security. From the temperature obtained by burning raw materials, the metal does not melt, does not burn. It also retains heat, which contributes to the even roasting of meat.
  • Mobility and functionality. Among the large variety of models there are compact collapsible, which can be used anywhere: in the yard, in nature, on the beach, on the terrace. Some products have additional elements, in the form of stands for firewood, hooks for skewers.


    

Among the disadvantages are the susceptibility of the metal to oxidation. Some models made of thin sheet steel can quickly rust. Also, hand-written products do not always have an attractive appearance.

Device and principle of operation

In general terms, what is a brazier, it is clear from its definition. If we consider in more detail, the standard models have a rectangular box made of steel. It consists of four side walls and the bottom - the basis of the entire brazier. The bottom wall is made thickened, which increases the durability of the subject. In the side partitions drill holes closer to the base. Such actions lead to improved air circulation, heat is not concentrated at one point, it is evenly distributed in the box.

The rectangular design has legs. There are usually four of them. These elements are made of reinforcement rods of different diameters, metal angles, forged products, round, shaped pipes. The strength and type of material is selected based on the load, the preferences of the owner. Some legs may be sharpened from below, others have a flat base, it all depends on the place of their installation.

The roaster has a simple working principle. Charcoal, firewood is placed on the bottom of the iron box and set on fire. After the burning of raw materials and the appearance of coal, they are evenly distributed on the bottom. Next, lay out the skewer with pieces of meat strung on them, occasionally turning them over until the food is ready.

Types of designs

The model range is constantly growing, there are new inventions. They can be simple, have a complex structure. But all metal barbecues can be attributed to certain types:

  1. Disposable. They can be built from any available tools. There are factory options made of steel with a thickness of half a millimeter.
  2. Stationary. Large product. It is installed in specially equipped places. May have a roof or be located under a canopy. Often contains additional devices: chimney, smokehouse, various stands.
  3. Collapsible. They differ in the way of fastening elements (latches, bolts). Have several design options. The simplest are two metal racks U-shaped. Install them between the fire, put the skewer on top. The most common form - all elements are connected with grooves. It consists of five sheets and legs. The original form of collapsible braziers is presented in the form of a small suitcase, in which not only all components of the product, but also skewers are stored.
  4. Folding. Different x-shaped view. The principle of operation when folding is similar to that used for camping stools.


    

We determine the model, material and size

Any work begins with a plan that develops into a project. It displays all the smallest details. A good drawing is half the work done. The scheme should contain elements of the planned structure. Having presented, choosing the most appropriate model, we proceed to implement it on paper. If you have the skills, you can do the drawing yourself, use special programs, download it on the Internet, or find it in specialized literature.

In the next step, you need to choose the material for the work that best fits the chosen model of the roaster. Depending on the available means, the wishes of the owner, you can make a stainless, steel, forged construction.

When choosing the dimensions of the product should be guided by the standard parameters, which are listed above. Take into account your height in order to properly plan the height for comfortable work with a future subject. If a miniature model is created, then all parameters will have to be reduced, sacrificed by convenience.

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Necessary tools and materials

Before the start of work, they make an audit of the tools; For the implementation of activities will need:

  • Measuring instruments, special marker, chalk;
  • Bulgarian, drill;
  • A set of discs for metal drills;
  • Angle Grinder;
  • Manual bending machine;
  • Welding machine to create a stationary design.

In addition to tools, you will also need to prepare materials from which we construct a brazier:

  • Sheet metal, steel pieces (can be welded) from 2 mm thick for portable barbecues, from 5 mm for stationary. The minimum values ​​are given. If you want to increase the life of the structure, use thicker raw materials. If the roaster does not consist of a single sheet, it is advisable to make its base (bottom) reinforced.
  • Metal corners, fittings, round, shaped tubes used for the legs. Corners can be strengthened joint partitions.
  • Forged items, the base of old washing machines, grills, other components that can be distinguished, decorate the product.


    

Manufacturing process using welding

Having a drawing in hand, preparing the necessary tools and materials for the work, we proceed to the process of building a barbecue with our own hands. We assemble the construction using the standard method, consider it step by step:

  1. We take a sheet of metal, and, relying on the drawing, with chalk, with a marker we put marks on the bottom and side partitions of the planned object on it.
  2. Grinder along the contour cut unused parts of the metal, leaving only the necessary. The result will be a detailed view of the product.
  3. Using a sheet bending machine, or cutting the bend with a grinder, we fold a sheet of metal into a rectangular box.
  4. Now we take into our hands a welding machine (preferably an inverter) and weld the joints of the walls, if necessary, weld the cropped edges cut by the grinder.
  5. If the metal is thin, we strengthen the structure by welding metal corners in the corners.
  6. On the side walls we drill holes for air circulation, also cut out the recesses for the skewers by marking.
  7. At the final stage it remains only to weld the legs. They can be welded directly with the base or with side walls. It is convenient to use both corners and pipes of different shape. Interesting options are obtained using the wheel. If the wheel is attached to the leg, the product can be easily moved.

      

The considered method is the easiest. There are still options when there is a lot of welding (the structure is welded from individual pieces), and the formation of a brazier on a frame from the corners.

Manufacturing process without welding

The considered variant of the welded structures cannot be taken with you for hunting, nature, fishing. For these purposes, a collapsible version of the brazier is needed. Factory models are made mostly of thin metal, so the brazier, made with your own hands, is much more practical. The phased creation of such a product is as follows:

  1. If you do not have the skills to create such structures, it is better to initially make a cardboard layout, assemble it, then transfer the contours of the parts to a sheet of metal, attaching ready-made cardboard patterns to it.
  2. Grinder cut all the components, it is best to use diamond discs. In the process, there are difficult places: spikes, grooves, cuts. They can be carefully finished with a metal file.
  3. Further on the partitions we drill air ducts.
  4. Depending on the type of connecting elements (thorn-groove, bolted), in the details of the design we drill holes for bolts or cut out, we cut out the necessary fastening shapes.
  5. We can immediately cut the legs in the side walls, with which they will be a single whole, we use a corner with the type of connection as in the whole structure.

Production of a brazier from a metal barrel

One of the simple options to create a brazier. At the same time, it turns out to be light, retains heat well, and costs quite cheap. You can make an iron structure in several ways. For example, cut the barrel along, make in it the ventilation holes and cutouts for the skewer, set on the legs. A more complicated option is to use a solid barrel, when one part of it is a hinged lid, door. It turns out a closed grill. Consider in detail the manufacturing technology:

  1. Cut the barrel. There are two ways: divide in half; From each edge, retreat a couple of centimeters and cut a quarter of the side surface.
  2. We clean the edges, align the dents.
  3. To the cut out part that serves as a lid, fasten the door handle. We connect the parts of the barrel with door hinges.
  4. We make a chimney. To do this, we drill a hole in the barrel from its end side, it must coincide with the diameter of the pipe used. Next, select the nozzle, the length of which is determined by the volume of the container (a hundred-meter capacity is half a meter enough), its mode into two parts (1/3 and 2/3 ratio) at an angle of 45 degrees. Next, connect the resulting elements at a right angle, carefully scald the joint.
  5. Making a mount for the installation of the grill.
  6. We install the design on the legs.


    

The nuances of making barbecue from a gas cylinder

The technology of creating a brazier is similar to that used for the construction of products from the barrel. The difference lies in the preparation of containers for work. So, to get the design of the cylinder, you must perform the following steps:

  1. Choose a gas cylinder, its volume should not be less than fifty liters. We begin his training. It consists of several stages: we release all the gas or its residues; unscrew the valve; we pump water through the hose, which should completely fill the entire volume.
  2. Then we act by analogy with a barrel. We cut out a part of the body, fasten loops the components, install the handle on the door.
  3. Weld the barbecue rods, make cuts under the skewer.
  4. Drill holes for ventilation and a hole for the chimney.
  5. If necessary, weld handles, set the grill on the legs.

Tips for maintenance and operation of the metal grill

Build designs do not. The next step is to clean the grill from dirt and rust. To do this, you can use special liquids, also walk on the surface with a grinder, sandpaper. If you want to give the product an attractive look, it is painted with heat-resistant paints that can withstand temperatures of 800 degrees.

During the operation of the product, after the completion of kebab preparation, the carbon from the inside of the walls is not cleaned. In the future, he will give a special smell to kebabs.

When using barbecue in the yard, in nature, you need to clear a place under it. Remove dried grass, remove branches, needles leaves. You should also have a container with sand, water. To put aside the smoke, which prevents enjoy the rest, on the product set the hood.

Brazier from a brick with his own hands

Iron classic grill is good in its own way. However, the owners of private houses, suburban areas prefer a more convenient construction. Brick kiln fits well with the overall design of the site. It can be built in accordance with the style of the house.

To equip a stationary recreation area is significantly more expensive. A massive structure can become an accent composition, attracting the attention of guests. Also brick retains heat well. The stove can be functional: used as a grill, barbecue; consist of a fireplace; have a cauldron on the stove. Often not only meat is cooked on a stone grill. For example, in a cauldron, pilaf is stewed, sausages and other food are heated on a barbecue tray.

Even an inexperienced mason will be able to build simple structures with his own hands.To do this, you need to prepare a draft drawing. Next, you should review the availability of materials and tools, if necessary, buy. Make a foundation, build a structure.


    

Features and types of designs

The simplest type of brick grill is a temporary structure with a primitive device. The product does not require a foundation, the bricks are not bound with mortar. Differ in small weight. The furnace compartment is placed under the grate or skewers, as long as the sheet metal is heat-resistant. Such a structure has an unsightly decorative appearance, it is not protected from precipitation.

More interesting options are massive structures that have a complex configuration. In shape, they can be rectangular, round, angular, different graceful formats. Products may have a visor, located under the roof, canopy, stand in open space. Despite the difference in design, they all have a similar structure, which is expressed in the following elements:

  • Foundation base;
  • Basement, represented by several rows of bricks installed on the base;
  • Brazier, protected from the wind by the upper side walls;
  • Chimney. This is the main distinguishing feature of brick structures; the exhaust effect depends on its design; the higher it is, the greater the draft.


    

There are even large complexes of structures that have a universal purpose. They may include: an oven; cauldron; kitchen sink, stainless steel worktop; additional cooking surface; cupboard for storing dishes; one, two compartments for placing firewood. Sometimes equip smokehouse.

Design and calculation of the number of materials for construction

Barbecue should correspond to the general appearance of the site on which it will be built. In addition, when drafting a project, one should ensure free access to the object, take into account the type of construction, safety of the building, and comfort during operation. You should also provide a place to accommodate sand, shovels, hold water. Determine the material for the base: concrete screed, paving slabs, stone. Think of a roof. Choose a broiler with an open or closed type. Decide whether you need additional extensions in the form of a washstand, countertops, stoves for cauldrons.


    

It is forbidden to install a stove at the border with the neighboring site. Smoke through the windows can get into the house, which would entail unpleasant consequences, conflict situations.

After scheduling the future structure, you should calculate the number of materials that will be spent on the construction of a homemade barbecue. The volume of sand, crushed stone, concrete mortar, brick, is calculated using the following formula: v = a * b * c, where v is the amount of material needed (volume), a, b, c is the length, width, height, respectively.

Preparation of the base or the basis under a brazier

For the basis of durable capital construction rammed platform will not fit. The question should be approached thoroughly. For a stationary stove, a solid foundation is needed. Preparation of a stable base begins with the removal of the upper part of the soil. To do this, remove up to thirty centimeters of soil. Then agrofibre is laid, a small layer of sand is poured on top (up to 5 cm), and crushed stone is poured (5-6 cm). The reinforcing frame is installed. The next step will be pouring the concrete solution and leveling the surface with the rule. A construction profile is used as beacons.

Preparation of concrete mix is ​​as follows: cement is mixed with sand, in the ratio of one to three. Then water is poured into the mixture, crushed stone is added. To increase the fluidity of the concrete mix, liquid soap is added. After pouring, the concrete is allowed to dry, periodically wetting the upper surface with water, in order to avoid the formation of cracks.

Brick laying and decorative finishing

Having finished with the foundation, you can proceed directly to the construction of the furnace. Brick must choose heat resistant. So that he does not pull moisture from the concrete, it should be wetted a day before laying. Work begins with the creation of a cap. The first layer of masonry is solid, completely covering the concrete base. The bricks on each subsequent line should not coincide with the previous seam, otherwise the design will lose stability. Consider step by step execution of actions:

  1. After determining the layer thickness (half, single, one and a half), walls are erected. Laying begins with a corner.
  2. The evenness of the erected surface is periodically checked, for this purpose a plumb is used.
  3. The solution protruding at the seams is removed, after which the seams are cleaned, deepened, giving them a characteristic look.
  4. Every third row strengthened reinforcing mesh.
  5. After lumbering is laid out, a reinforced concrete slab is installed above it, or two layers of bricks are laid out. Construction continues.
  6. The metal elements that make up the support for the pallet on which the raw wood will burn, are installed on opposite walls parallel to each other. In addition, the brazier can be mounted directly on the bricks, making a special protrusion inside the building. Also attached to the grid and barbecue.
  7. At the final stage, the chimney is built.


    

The resulting fireplace can be decorated with special plaster, make the tiles, ceramic granite, to impose a stone savage, gypsum.

Interesting ideas for creating brick braziers, stoves and barbecues

There are many different designs, interesting types of brick kilns. A solid high brazier can be covered with a canopy that will protect it from precipitation, will extend the life of the structure. Consider some interesting ideas:

  • A bunk oven with an electric skewer will look good;
  • Round brick grill, made in the form of a table with legs, which combines a barbecue, a pizza oven;
  • A gazebo with a corner grill in the shape of a Russian stove, having a countertop, a gas hob, a washstand. Nearby is a bar;
  • Round design with vertical loading skewers;
  • Brazier on the terrace, lined with porcelain stoneware.


    

Conclusion

Build a brick, iron oven under the force of many. Among the variety of designs and types, everyone will be able to choose what is closer to him. A home-made oven will not only allow you to enjoy the taste of your favorite dish, but will also become a source of pride that you can boast to your friends.

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