Brazier - a very popular design, and instead of a simple metal box on the legs, craftsmen make real works of art. They often take the most junk material for them - old industrial pipes, fireproof safes, car receivers. The most affordable option is to build a brazier from a gas cylinder, which can be found in your own shed or at the nearest scrap metal collection point. Are there any drawbacks to such a solution, and how can it be implemented?
Pros and cons of using an old propane tank
Choosing the material for the grill is very simple. It is better to take a 50-liter cylinder: its diameter is 30 cm and its length is 85 cm, which can be called optimal dimensions for the mangal. Of course, 40-liter containers are also suitable, but they have less coverage, which means that their operation will not be so convenient.
Decor homemade barbecue forged elements
Brazier from a cylinder of 50 liters
The undoubted advantage of a case made of such a base is the quality of the metal. Cylinders intended for the storage of gas under pressure are subject to serious requirements, and the wall thickness of their body is at least 3 mm. Therefore, for little money you get a brazier that differs:
- durability - thanks to thick steel grade 45, D or 30 HGSA, the structure does not burn through and does not corrode through for 10–15 years;
- mobility - the brazier, even if it is not equipped with wheels, can be placed in any corner of the yard and deployed depending on the direction of the wind;
- versatility - in such a smoker under an open or closed lid, you can fry, smoke and bake absolutely any product;
- ease of use - after cooking, you do not need to fill the fire, and later sweep the ashes around the yard, just turn off the draft and calmly go to the table.
In fairness, it is worth mentioning the shortcomings. So, if you decide to fry meat in winter, you will have to stock up on a larger supply of firewood or coal than in summer, because due to the low heat capacity, the metal cools quickly, and the brazier becomes much more voracious. At the same time, it is rather difficult to achieve uniform heating of the same kebab in a cylindrical grill: in the center it already starts to burn, and remains raw along the edges.
Heat-resistant paints should be applied in 2-3 layers
Due to the high cost of high-quality heat-resistant paints, your building will most likely look like in a faded photo - the brazier from a gas cylinder on the outside burns very quickly and loses appearance.
And finally, the last thing: even a cylinder that has been decommissioned for a long time may contain remnants of an explosive substance, and it is dangerous for health and life to carry out any work with it without taking precautions!
How to cut a balloon - safety precautions
A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons, collectively known as gasoline, almost always remains in a metal container. If this substance is not eliminated, the liquid will instantly turn into a gaseous state, and the cylinder may explode. In this regard, before you start cutting the gas cylinder for the barbecue, you need to displace the gas, remove the gasoline and stop the flow of oxygen to the cutting zone from the inside of the cylinder.
You can do it this way:
- Using an open-end wrench and shock load, unscrew the valve, thereby allowing the rest of the propane to escape.
- Fill the container to the top with water (possibly soapy) and leave it for several days - during this time the water will have time to dissolve liquid hydrocarbons.
- Drain the liquid, refill the cylinder with water, close the hole with any sealant and cut the tank according to the markup.
Store the opened container in a well-ventilated area or outdoors, away from children and sources of ignition.
Not everyone succeeds in unscrewing the valve, since in a few years it sticks tightly to the cylinder. You can try to knock it out with a sledgehammer, but often this does not help either. There is a simpler (albeit requiring patience) way to fill the container with water: unscrew only the crane box, under which there is a hole with a diameter of up to 8 mm. Through it, using a dropper, you can pour liquid into the tank, after which you can take on the grinder.
Cutting an old cylinder with a grinder
In the process of cutting the vessel, water will pour out - continue to work as with ordinary metal. All work is recommended to be carried out in an open area away from residential buildings, since the smell of gasoline is not pleasant and it lasts for several days. For the same reason, you should wear a respirator with gas protection. The resulting parts are calcined properly on a fire to clean the internal cavities from dirt. After that, start assembling.
Installation of braziers of a simple and complicated design
An elementary model is a brazier from one half of the cylinder, mounted on a support made of any material at hand - several bricks, stones, or even just an earthen mound. The manufacturing time of such a device is minimal, but it is not very convenient to use it, and there is nothing to brag about to friends. Therefore, if you have a minimum of welding skills, you can try to build a brazier from a cylinder with your own hands in a more interesting design.
Brazier in a hurry
BBQ Roaster or Brazier with Lid
You can add functionality to a homemade brazier if you use the other half of the balloon as a lid. It would not be superfluous to improve the air supply to the stove, since the wind, which creates a natural but uneven draft, thereby adds a lot of trouble to the barbecue man.
The algorithm of work will look like this:
- Mark the gas container, leaving side walls higher so that the wind does not inflate the coals when frying.
- Using a grinder or electric jigsaw, make a horizontal cut on a cylinder prepared in advance according to safety precautions (see above).
- Immediately weld two hinges, then cut the cover completely.
- Fill the balloon with wood chips and fire (you can use blowtorch).
- So that the metal does not lead, weld a 32x32 corner around the perimeter of the cut from the inside - in the future it can serve as a support for the grill and skewers.
- For the same purpose, pull off the cover with wire and weld two metal strips on the sides or one in the center.
Strengthening the body and lid
- From a profile pipe measuring 15 mm (4 m), any available corner (0.5 m) and a steel strip (1 m), weld a support for a barbecue from a gas cylinder.
- For convenient fixation of the lid in the open state, weld a limiter between the hinges - a strip of steel, slightly bent away from the barbecue.
- On the one hand, drill holes for the skewers with a 11 mm drill, on the other hand, make cuts to fix the skewers (make sure that the holes and cuts are on the same line).
- In the lower part of the body with an 8 mm drill, make holes to create traction.
Cylinder bed
- Weld a handle to open it and transport handles to the lid from the side that is convenient for you.
- Put the brazier on the bed, cover all metal elements with a primer and paint them with heat-resistant paint.
If desired, the design can be finalized: organize shelves, build a canopy, weld exhaust pipe for perfect traction.
Finished design testing
Barbecue with a shelf and an exhaust pipe
For lovers of smoked meats - a brazier-smokehouse from two cylinders
Having got the hang of it with one cylinder, you can make a 2 in 1 brazier, in which you can not only fry, but also smoke any food. For work you will need:
- 2 cylinders with a volume of 50 and 27 liters;
- metal corners or reinforcing bars for the bed (legs from the old sewing machine);
- welding machine and electrodes (it is recommended to stock up on a “chameleon” mask);
- pipe elbow, as well as a piece of pipe with a diameter of 100–150 mm and a height of 1 m.
Using the above technology, remove propane and gasoline residues from the tanks. Even before you start making a brazier from gas cylinders, clean them of rust and dirt. Cut each balloon and arrange it like a simple barbecue grill. The difference in their design is that a container with a smaller volume (it will serve as a gas generator) at the top of the body has a hole for connection to a 50-liter cylinder (i.e. a hot-smoking chamber).
circuit diagram smokehouse devices
In addition, a smoke divider made from a corner with drilled holes. To control the draft, the gas generator is provided with a blower and an exhaust pipe with dampers. To prevent burning, a grate should be placed at the bottom of the smaller cylinder.
Blower device with sliding damper
To implement this design, follow a series of steps:
- At the bottom of the gas generator cylinder, cut a square hole for the blower.
- On the other hand, equip the screen with a latch (its implementation is shown in the photo).
- Lay a smoke-cutting corner on the bottom of the smokehouse chamber, and weld the corners for the grate on the sides.
- At the top of the large cylinder, cut a hole to fit the chimney.
- Cut out the side segments of both cylinders: the larger one at the bottom, the smaller one at the top (the segments must be the same size - this is important).
- Dock both tanks with cutouts and seal the joint hermetically.
- Weld the hood and complete it with a damper.
After that, you just have to put the device on the frame, level it and tightly grab it with a weld.
Video: How to make a brazier from two gas cylinders
Useful life hacks from experienced craftsmen
Having tested the constructed devices, their authors share own experience regarding how to make a brazier from a gas cylinder with your own hands as efficient as possible. Agree, it’s a sin not to use the advice, the benefits of which have already been put into practice:
- In order for heat to spread evenly and there were no leaks, steel strip linings must be welded to the joints of the cover and body.
- The bottom of the brazier or smokehouse can be reinforced with a welded structure of reinforcing bars, while it is important that a distance of 14–18 cm remains from the coals to the meat being cooked.
- Temperature - important factor when smoking, so the working compartments of the smokehouse should be equipped with a thermometer.
- Fat falling on the coals gives an unpleasant bitterness in the taste of the dish - to prevent this, it is recommended to always put a tray under the food.
- You can buy a barbecue grill, or you can make it yourself, for example, from two shelves of an old refrigerator, welded crosswise.
- The chambers must be regularly cleaned with a metal stick, pulling the coals from the far chamber into the near compartment, and from it - through the blower - into the bucket.
- A brazier from a gas cylinder, especially a double one, turns out to be heavy, so it is better to mount a pair of wheels in advance.
And finally, many advise immediately, without leaving the cash register, to add another chamber - for cold smoking. To make a compartment with this function, you will need another 50-liter cylinder, just place it not horizontally, but vertically. The procedure for arranging the third chamber is similar to the previous technology, and the embedding of the chimney in this case is much easier.
Wheels made of iron sheet, tube and wire
Arrangement of a cold smoking chamber
Multifunctional brazier, made by hand
Professional smoker and home smokehouse almost identical
To construct a solid barbecue from gas cylinders, as in the photo, may not be as simple as it seems at first glance. However, the result is worth it: a purchased model with similar capabilities (often made of thin-walled metal) today costs at least 15,000 rubles, and you will receive it for your own use at the price of metal.
A large company that has come to the country needs a solid brazier. Standard thin steel constructions offered in stores are not suitable for this.
It is inconvenient to fry kebabs and steaks on a fire, placing them on bricks. Not everyone will dare to build a stationary barbecue structure with a stove and a roof.
After reflecting on this, the home craftsman comes to the conclusion that the best option- make a brazier from a gas cylinder with your own hands.
The thick walls of such a container will last more than one year. Its dimensions are optimal for laying out skewers. It is easy to choose the height according to your height so that during the cooking process you do not have to bend your back.
There are many varieties of braziers and smokehouses made from gas cylinders. Let's get acquainted with them and talk about how you can independently implement the option you like.
It all starts with cutting the balloon
Regardless of the design chosen, the first step in making a brazier is cutting an old propane tank with a capacity of 50 liters. We do not recommend immediately rushing at him with a grinder. In this case, you must follow the safety rules. Residues of gas contained in each container may explode on contact with sparks and air.
Therefore, you first have to manually unscrew the tap. Removing the fitting on an old cylinder is not always an easy operation, since it “sticks” firmly to the body. You can try to move it with an open-end wrench by hitting the handle with a hammer.
If the tap does not give in, then use another tool - an adjustable water wrench and a steel pipe as a lever.
Under the influence of such a powerful force, any thread gives up. In order to prevent the container from turning, on the other hand, a stop corner is attached to its bottom.
To facilitate unscrewing, you can apply "Vedashka" to the place of contact of the tap with the body and wait a couple of hours until the thread sags.
After that, the container is slowly filled with water. It displaces a combustible gas-air mixture, eliminating the risk of an explosion when cutting.
After that, the water is not drained, but the tap is put in place and the body is marked out.
There is a long seam on one side of the cylinder body. It will be a "beacon" for the first cut line. The second line is drawn on the other side so that it is opposite the first one and recede from it upwards by 8 cm. This will be the second cut line. If you do not make such an amendment, then the brazier will turn out shallow.
Having made the markup according to the drawing, they take the grinder and cut through the walls, separating part of the body. It will be used as a flip cover.
An important nuance! Cut the body carefully next to the seam so as not to damage the steel ring that is under it. It will serve as a stop for the lid so that it does not fall into the brazier.
In the lower photo on the left side of the container you can see the ring. If the master had passed the grinder next to the seam, then it would have remained in place and served as an emphasis. Correcting the mistake made is easy: you need to weld steel strips on top of the lid.
The next step is to remove the fitting. It is cut flush with the body.
Burrs are removed with a grinding wheel.
The further order of work depends on how you intend to use the brazier: only for frying or combine it with a smokehouse. We will consider these operations after reviewing the finished structures.
Examples of barbecues from gas cylinders
The easiest way to turn a gas container into a brazier is to cut it in half, drill air holes in the sides and weld four legs to the bottom.
We divide the balloon in half and get two braziers
The most popular option among craftsmen is cutting out the sidewall of the case and turning it into a door. It will help keep the coals hot longer when frying.
For ease of transportation, two legs must be equipped with wheels, and the third one should be used as a stop. The transport handle can be made longer and a plate for dishes and seasonings can be fixed on it.
The best brazier bed comes from an old sewing machine bed. It lowers the center of gravity of the structure, preventing it from tipping over.
Forged decor and a side smoke pipe improve the appearance and functionality of the brazier.
Having made a smoke umbrella over the brazier, two tables on the sides and planting it on bent steel legs, we will get a more solid structure. There is no special need for an additional canopy, however, its presence improves the appearance.
Our review continues with a home-made brazier smokehouse from gas cylinders. It is a combination of two containers: 50 liters and 20 liters. The smaller one is placed below the main one, connected to it through a small window and used as a smoke generator. To improve draft, the chimney is made higher.
A more advanced option is to install a third vertical tank. It hangs products for cold smoking. The total capacity of this design is sufficient to prepare meat and fish delicacies in reserve.
Occupying a place of honor on the site, the brazier becomes the subject of general attention. Knowing this, many craftsmen decorate it according to their imagination.
The most popular option is the design in the form of a steam locomotive. The fire and smoke emanating from the brazier fit perfectly into this image.
The smoke generator can be placed crosswise in the "driver's compartment", or it can be naturally incorporated into the overall locomotive design.
The streamlined shape of the container is reminiscent of a submarine. Present to your attention interesting example implementation of such an idea.
To one master, the gas container reminded an underwater ship, and to another, an association with a piglet came to mind. To embody it in metal is not difficult.
Having become acquainted with the samples of folk "mangalo-creation", let's move on to considering the practical issue of how to make a barbecue from a gas cylinder and a smokehouse based on it with your own hands.
Step-by-step instruction
We described the initial operations for marking and cutting the balloon at the beginning of the article. Now we will supplement our instructions with photographs and explain further steps.
It is more convenient to weld the hinges to the body of the brazier until the lid is separated by cutting a line on reverse side corps. In this case, they will fall into place without distortions. On the other side, a steel bar handle is welded to the lid.
If you do not put a limiter on the side of the hinges, then the door will fall back when opened and it will be inconvenient to get it out. As stops, you can use a short cut of the corner, welding it in the middle between the loops.
Blower holes can be drilled, but it is easier to make them with a grinder in the form of vertical slots.
To install skewers on the ribs of the brazier, triangular cutouts are made or holes are drilled in the body in increments of 5-7 cm.
Barbecue legs can be made in two ways:
- "In a simple way" from pieces of reinforcement or pipes, welding them to the bottom;
- Making a stand out of profile pipes and a bent strip on which the balloon will lie.
Close the lid to speed up the frying process. In this case, to remove smoke at the end of the container, you will have to make a hole and weld a pipe into it.
The brazier-smoking shed differs from the usual brazier in the presence of a smoke-generating compartment. For this purpose, a cylinder of 20 liters is most often used. Having outlined a hole for passing smoke, it is cut out with a grinder.
The same operation is done with a large capacity. After that, they are joined by welding. A large balloon is placed on legs.
Having drawn the contours of the covers, they are cut out of the cases and put on hinges. At the end of a large capacity, a hole is made for the chimney and welded in.
Inside the cylinders, shelves are made from a corner and gratings of thick wire are placed on them. At the back, holes are drilled in the smoke generator housing and a rotary damper is installed to adjust the draft. A similar damper is attached to the pipe.
Experts strongly advise to put a temperature sensor on the body of the main chamber (upper limit of measurement +350 C). It will help to precisely control the smoking process and get products of excellent quality.
Finishes painting the structure with a heat-resistant compound.
The brazier is popular with those who like to relax in a big company in the country. Standard-sized steel versions of the brazier and kebab, which are presented in stores, are only suitable for cooking a few pieces of meat. It is inconvenient to make steaks and kebabs on a brick building. Stationary structure not everyone dares to make a barbecue. It is much easier to make a brazier from a car gas cylinder with your own hands.
To build a barbecue oven from a propane gas cylinder with your own hands, you will need a 50-liter container about 1.2 meters high. Such dimensions are most suitable for a rocket brazier. You can buy a gas cylinder in any specialized store or order it on the Internet portal. Online shopping is cheaper. If you plan to take the product in an offline store, it is better to give preference to Moscow firms. After all, large companies operate in the capital, the cost of their products is below the average price in the country. In addition, such organizations often offer free shipping.
To create a hot smoked brazier, you will need the following tools:
- Drill.
- Chisel.
- Hammer.
- Bulgarian.
- Metal corner.
- Screwdriver.
- Metal tube.
- Door hinges in the amount of two pieces.
- Wrench.
Average homemade design will cost 2500 rubles. This is inexpensive, especially when you consider that a finished high-quality brazier costs at least 15,000 rubles. The only disadvantage of a gas cylinder brazier is the increased fuel consumption in winter. After all, the metal cools quickly due to its low heat capacity. Check out the article about .
Making a homemade brazier from a gas cylinder
To create an open small brazier from a freon gas cylinder, no drawings are needed. Barbecue is no problem either. United correct scheme does not exist.
That's why metal structure should be done, focusing on personal preferences and the method of cooking.
If it is supposed to use ready-made coals and a grate, then it is recommended to make the distance between them small. It is enough to cut the cylinder or barrel evenly along the middle. If the summer resident plans to use skewers, the lid will have to be made smaller in height than the base.
Reviews about homemade cauldrons braziers from a gas cylinder or rims mostly positive: the work is not difficult and does not require special knowledge and skills. And there are a huge number of manufacturing options, which can be seen in the pictures on the Internet.
Step by step instructions are given below:
- Rinse the bottle.
- Cut it into two equal parts along, if you plan a regular barbecue. Or cut a rectangle in it if a barbecue is being constructed.
- Decide on the height of the brazier and make legs and a stand. They are made from pipes. Four holes should be drilled at the bottom of the base. Insert bolts, fix them with nuts.
- Install cover. To do this, make holes for the loops. Fixed with rivets and welded.
- If a removable cover is planned, then metal strips are attached to the edges of the barbecue.
open type, without cover
It is easiest to make a brazier without a lid yourself. To turn an old gas cylinder into a brazier, you should cut the container in half and drill holes in the sides for air to enter. Usually, one half of a gas cylinder is enough to create such a product. It is installed on a support of stones, bricks, or simply on an earthen embankment. You can also make legs and weld them to the bottom.
The manufacture of such a structure takes a minimum amount of time. But in use the brazier will not differ in convenience. And its appearance is not particularly attractive. Therefore, there will be nothing to brag to friends. Many experts advise: if you have at least small skills in welding, forging, it is better to try to make some more interesting model. For example, a brazier in the form of a locomotive or a pig.
How to make a barbecue?
Structurally, barbecue is more difficult option than a brazier without a lid. The bottom line is that the side of the cylinder is cut off and attached to the hinges - a door is obtained. Inside the container, a place is made for coals, a grid for frying products is installed.
To give a home-made barbecue and hearth functionality, they will improve the air supply to the stove. To do this, do the following:
If desired, you can modify the design. For example, build a canopy, make shelves, weld an exhaust pipe for good traction. To make it convenient to transport the barbecue, two legs are equipped with wheels, and the third is used for emphasis. It is desirable to make the handle for transportation long. It is convenient to have a board for seasonings and utensils on it.
Features of a homemade smokehouse
The smokehouse differs from the usual brazier in tightness and the presence of a firebox. To make such a design, you first need to draw up a project. Easy to find suitable scheme in the Internet. Next, you should inspect the gas cylinder. If the surface is rusted, the product is not suitable for a smokehouse. If the cylinder is new, it is necessary to drain the gas by unscrewing the valve. Then the container is cut into two parts and connected with hinges. Fix the handles and weld the legs. A grid is inserted inside the container. Portable homemade smokehouse ready.
As for stationary options, they are made a little differently. From the edge of the cylinder, where there is a weld, indent and draw a line three centimeters below the perimeter. You should get two circles. The cylinder is cut in straight lines in the middle (to prevent the formation of fire, the vessel is pre-filled with water). It turns out a lid in a curved form and a smokehouse cutout. Exist different variants smokehouse performance. When the work is completed, the product is checked for stability. Usually, if the legs are long, the structure is not securely on the ground. Therefore, additionally, corners are installed at the bottom of the legs.
We make a smoker with our own hands
If you already have experience in creating a barbecue from a gas cylinder, you can try to make a smoker that will combine two functions: smoking and frying food. To do this, you will need two cylinders with a volume of 27 and 50 liters, a welding machine, rods for the bed, a pipe elbow, electrodes, a piece of a meter-long pipe with a diameter of about 15 centimeters.
Smoker grill is created in this way:
Unusual barbecue options
You won’t surprise anyone with ordinary barbecues from gas cylinders, so summer residents are trying to create unusual options, which in their functionality do not differ from modern factory designs.
For example, they make a brazier in the form of a steam locomotive or a pig. There is no need to buy special materials. It turns out such a brazier is cheap, but it looks original. The main thing is to know the principles of welding and understand how to make a brazier with your own hands so that it performs all its functions to the fullest and serves for a long time.
How to weld a steam locomotive?
The design in the form of a steam locomotive combines a brazier, a grill, a smokehouse and a barbecue. Externally, the product really looks like a steam locomotive. Such a model is built from several cylinders, main pipes and barrels. Each pipe has its own purpose. Steam locomotives with pipes of different diameters look especially good.
To create a brazier-steam locomotive, you will need three gas vessels. The side bases of the sewing machine are suitable as supports. The container on the right side performs the function of a barbecue, in the middle - a brazier. The first cylinder is installed vertically and a circle is cut out on the side with the diameter of the horizontal middle cylinder. On the middle vessel, the extreme left part is cut off and the cylinder is welded to the first vessel. The third cylinder with a cutout on the side is also welded to the second cylinder. A pipe is installed on a vertical vessel and a damper is made. A temperature sensor is installed on the first and second containers. A door is made in each cylinder: they are cut out and connected using canopies. Iron arched segments are welded onto the door, which will serve as handles.
Wheels are made from the remaining parts of the cylinders. But, to add style and originality, many use forging elements. It is recommended to install retractable grilles, tables, and other functional details. It is important, after creating a brazier-steam locomotive, to completely cover it with special paint up to 1000 degrees. Without a heat-resistant coating on such a product, it is easy to get burned.
Piglet and pig
It looks interesting brazier, created in the form of a pig, a pig. For the manufacture will require only one old gas cylinder. The container is placed horizontally and the lid is cut out, as is the case with the creation of a conventional smokehouse. The lid is put on hinges. The legs are made of metal pipes. In order for them to securely hold the structure, a lattice is installed in the middle of their length. The nose and mouth are made from segments metal pipe. Ears cut out metal sheets, iron and welded to that part of the vessel that serves as the pig's head. It is recommended to use forging elements.
There are many photos and videos on the Internet that show how such a brazier looks like and how it is created. You can make a brazier in the form of a pig in just a couple of days. The main thing is to be able to work with a welding tool and be familiar with the forging technique.
The final stage - painting
paint protects metal surface from rust, as well as the temperature difference that occurs during the use of the barbecue. For dyeing at home, a heat-resistant composition is used that can withstand up to +700 degrees. In this case, the coating will have to be updated periodically.
The painting steps are below:
- Clean the surface of the gas cylinder from the old coating. To do this, use sandpaper.
- Degrease with acetone, solvent or alcohol.
- Heat-resistant paint is mixed until a homogeneous consistency is obtained. All clots and sediment are removed. If the solution is too thick, add a little solvent.
- Apply the coloring composition with a roller or brush. To make the surface smooth and beautiful, you will need to paint in several layers. Drying time should be from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- It all depends on the type of paint.
If you plan to paint the brazier on the street, the air temperature should not be above +40 and below +20 degrees. What kind of paint to process the structure so that it does not rust? The most commonly used waterproof acrylic paints V aerosol cans or oil burnishing. They dry quickly, are durable, safe and have anti-corrosion properties.
Those who often fry kebabs and barbecues in the country know how unreliable and fragile store barbecues are. The heat turns out to be small, the structure bends and creaks, the dimensions are somehow non-standard, and contrary to the assurances of the sellers, the structure quickly rusts. Maybe stop wasting money on unnecessary things? If your dacha has an old gas cylinder, it is quite possible to make not only a brazier, but also a chic smokehouse from it. How to make a brazier from a balloon correctly? Our article is about just that.
Instrument preparation
To build gas grill with your own hands, you will need the cylinder itself with a capacity of 50 liters and a height of 120 centimeters. In our opinion, these are the most successful sizes, allowing you to cook a sufficient amount of food at a time.
Picked up from the shed old balloon, inspect it carefully. The product is considered suitable if there is no corrosion on it. Otherwise, rusty places will burn out, and instead of a high-quality brazier from a gas cylinder, you will get an obscene sieve.
Naturally, in addition to the barbecue, you will need a certain set of tools. Now we will list it: a drill and a grinder, a chisel, a hammer, a screwdriver and an adjustable wrench, two loops, a metal pipe, a corner. Since the main range of work will fall on metal cutting, it is the grinder that will be your main tool in the manufacture of cylinder structures.
You can't do without a grinder What will we do from the balloon
Before starting work, we will consider in detail what types of barbecues can actually be built from a metal gas cylinder.
There are four main varieties:
- do-it-yourself classic barbecue from a gas cylinder without a lid;
- smokehouse;
- smoker;
- barbecue.
With the first classical type, everything is clear, and it does not need extra advertising. But what exactly is the difference between the other three types, now we will figure it out.
B-B-Q represents enough simple design not only externally, but also internally. In short, you cut off part of the side, attach it to the hinges, use it instead of the door. A grid is placed inside. It is on it that you will fry mushrooms and meat.
B-B-Q Do-it-yourself barbecue grill from a gas cylinder is good because you can fry almost everything on it. The preparation will be quick and easy.
What is the feature smokehouses? It turns out that she has her own firebox, and the design itself is surprisingly airtight. To make a smokehouse, as in the photo, a strip of metal is cut out at the bottom, part of the bottom is also sawn off. The firebox, which is made of strong iron or a second cylinder, is welded. For unhindered removal of smoke, a pipe is welded. As soon as the smokehouse is ready, it is thoroughly ignited with firewood 2-3 times.
Smokehouse And what is this steam locomotive? Don't be surprised, but smoker people actually call it that. Assembly is more difficult, but the design is many times more functional. It combines absolutely everything: a grill, a smokehouse, a barbecue from gas cylinders. To build a super unit, you will definitely need 2-3 cylinder pipes. Each will have its own option.
All in one - smoker We open the bottle correctly
It doesn’t take a great physicist to understand that when working with equipment that is somehow related to gas under pressure, safety should always come first. So it’s definitely not worth throwing yourself at a balloon with a grinder. There must have been some propane left inside, and any spark could backfire.
armed wrench, carefully unscrew the valve and wait until the gas has completely evaporated. Then turn the structure upside down and drain any condensate that has formed. By the way, it is easy to monitor the output of propane. To do this, a little soapy foam is applied to the valve. As soon as it stops bubbling, work continues.
The design is laid on its side, the valve is sawn off. The place of sawing is constantly watered. The last step is to attach a hose to the cut and fill the container with water to the very top. From time to time, the bottle is shaken so that it can be washed inner surface from residual gas.
From cutting to installing legs
Many users are interested in what video instructions and drawings you need to use when you plan to make a brazier from a gas cylinder without outside help. We explain - the process itself is so simple and understandable that you can easily do without a drawing. The end result and procedure depends entirely on your personal preferences.
And here is good example. The owner of the house wants to make a barbecue, but plans to use only a grill and ready-made coals. In this case, the distance between them must be made small. Our advice is to cut the balloon exactly in the middle. If every time you plan to burn real firewood and use skewers from time to time, the lid is made smaller than the base.
When the metal container is completely washed and dried well, all you have to do is cut it lengthwise. The result is two open classic barbecues. One will be the basis for coals, the second can be scrapped, used to create a cover or given to a neighbor - also for making a barbecue.
From the balloon you can make two braziers at once But those who make a barbecue from a gas cylinder with their own hands will have to go the other way. You will need a “pattern” of a rectangle that will become a lid. We leave the second part as a basis.
To do this, draw a rectangle from the cut lines on the surface. Make sure that the horizontal lines run strictly in the middle of the balloon, and the transverse lines are 20 centimeters from the edge.
How to cut a barbecue container with a lid How to properly cut?
Your business is really simple - pick up a grinder and cut the balloon. In order to outline the boundaries of the lid, you will need to step back from the weld that connects the bottom and base, and mark the cut line.
Even if you follow all the rules, force majeure situations during the cutting process are also likely. When the cylinder has sufficiently thick walls, and the work is done intensively, by the end of the cutting, the grinder disk may simply burn out. To avoid this, we advise you to either stock up on a few discs in reserve, or do not cut each cut to the end. Subsequently, you can easily complete the work with a chisel.
Having carefully estimated what size of the brazier will be optimal for you, start attaching the legs. For the convenience of welding the roof, the structure is installed on the ground.
In the photo you can see how to make a barbecue with legs from a sewing machine. If your grandmother did not leave you such antiques, it does not matter. It may well replace the underframe school desk. Pipes are bolted to the bottom. It is enough to make four holes, and then insert the bolts. They are either fixed with nuts or welded - you choose.
Legs for barbecue from a sewing machine The subtleties of mounting the handle
Your lid will be hinged. Therefore, care must be taken to ensure that holes are made for them. Each hinge is fixed with a rivet and securely welded. How it looks in reality, you can see in the photo.
Welding hinges to the lid of the barbecue Welding is required because rivets may not withstand constant exposure to high temperatures and easily fall off. Some craftsmen install a removable version of the lid without hinges. In this case, metal strips are attached to the transverse edges of the structure. So the lid will never fall inside.
The fastener of the handle for the lid of the barbecue is carried out with the help of loops. Drill holes, fix - and you can safely open and close the lid. Ask your hardware store if they have handles that won't burn or heat up. Buy these. The limiter on the lid is made from a part of the pipe or corner, the lid itself is fixed with chains.
From assembly to painting - the brazier is almost ready!
Many users ask: I did everything according to the instructions, but after cooking, the brazier began to deform. What to do in this situation? To avoid this, we recommend welding the corners to inner edges basics, and put a skewer or grate on the ledge. You can make the high legs of the barbecue more durable and stable if you weld a corner around the perimeter.
Why are there holes in the bottom? It's simple - they simplify the extraction of coal and the drainage of rainwater. However, something else is important - 10-15 holes will provide excellent traction from below.
The flue pipe is always installed where the valve used to be. By the way, this is a desirable but not mandatory measure, and you can do without it. This is especially true in situations where you plan to cook food exclusively with open lid.
The pipe is usually installed in place of the valve Remember, we wrote about installing a corner for more convenient turning of skewers and protection from deformation? Not everyone attaches such a corner, and here's why. There is quite a working alternative way- make slots in the sides for the installation of each skewer.
In principle, the brazier is ready - it remains only to paint it with good paint. First of all, such a procedure is important from an aesthetic point of view. It is better to buy heat-resistant paint. It is not afraid of high temperatures and does not decompose, so the food will always smell delicious.
On sale you can find a great variety paintwork materials designed to operate at temperatures from 600 to 800 degrees. And buy them. First, the brazier is opened with a primer, after which environmentally friendly paint is applied.
Barbecue painting (video)
Conclusion
If you have read the article to the conclusion, congratulations - you are completely ready to create a barbecue or grill from a gas cylinder. Do not forget to load a decent amount of meat, vegetables into the brazier made by yourself, and invite people close to you to visit. Let the gas grill become a symbol of hospitality and a place that will gather relatives and friends all year round!
Do-it-yourself barbecue workshop (video)
Barbecue is an integral part of organizing a trip to nature, relaxing in the country and receiving guests in country house. It has become a tradition for many families to gather together at the table under the fragrant smell of the barbecue being prepared. However, more and more often men (and we know that they are the ones who cook the best kebabs) do not so much compete in the quality of cooking meat as they brag about the functions and appearance of the technical “stuffing” of this process - the brazier. Many people are no longer so interested in buying a "leaky box with legs", but they want to do something special. A brazier from a gas cylinder, although it seems, at first glance, to be an ordinary scrap metal, copes with its tasks much more efficiently than any other industrial design. In this article, we will consider in detail all the stages of work related to self assembly finished product, including the preparation of cylinders, their marking and cutting, as well as helpful tips to work with such homemade equipment.
When looking at such a work of art, you do not immediately understand that this multifunctional brazier is made from recycled materials.
Advantages and disadvantages of a do-it-yourself brazier
Gas cylinders are great for "rebirth" in barbecues and in general in any design associated with heating. They are made of durable steel standard sizes, and they are easy to find in the country and in the garage or buy literally at a bargain price.
Advantages of a brazier from a cylinder:
- Versatile design. All models of gas cylinders are unified. There are not so many varieties that "something went wrong." Accordingly, it will not be difficult to find a couple of identical containers for creativity with a grinder in your hands.
- Heat resistance. The metal will not burn through or deform even after prolonged contact with an open flame.
- Multifunctionality. In such a barbecue, you can cook not only kebabs, but also bake vegetables, as well as smoke and fry.
- Safety. After cooking, you do not need to extinguish the coals with water. For these purposes, it will be enough just to close the brazier with a lid.
- Large volume. In such a home-made barbecue, you will feed not only yourself, but also a large company. Especially if you spend energy on welding a multifunctional unit.
- Availability. The main thing is to have a welding machine and a grinder at hand. This is a relevant moment, because the price of a brazier from a gas cylinder, even taking into account the overpayment for some elements, will eventually turn out to be lower than the cost of the purchased model.
One of the advantages of a homemade brazier is the ability to create a mobile model, which, if you really want, can carefully and imperceptibly for guests, along with snacks and you move to another part of the garden For work it is better to take a 50-liter bottle. They have ideal dimensions for making a brazier: its diameter is 30 cm and its length is 85 cm.
There are not many disadvantages, but they are also worth mentioning:
- In winter, the metal will cool down very quickly., so to invite friends to barbecue, you have to chip in for firewood. Since it will be much harder to maintain the desired temperature in the barbecue.
- Unsightly appearance. If you do not spend a certain amount of money on the purchase of a special heat-resistant paint, very soon your barbecue will lose its presentation.
- Toxicity. Before using the brazier from gas cylinders, it is necessary to get rid of the remnants of rot and dirt that could have accumulated on inside balloon. Therefore, before starting all work, the cylinders are carefully opened, and all parts are calcined on fire, and only then they begin processing, clean off the dirt.
How to prepare a drawing for making a brazier with your own hands from a gas cylinder
Despite the fact that barbecue grills from gas cylinders are considered devices that are quite simple in design, before resorting to any work, it is better to draw a drawing. The pros do it using special 3D programs. Suitable for beginners simple drawings brazier from a gas cylinder with standard sizes.
Schemes for marking the main technological holes and the design of a standard brazier, a barbecue brazier, as well as a brazier-smokehouse made of gas cylinders
On the do-it-yourself brazier drawing from a gas cylinder, it is necessary to indicate the dimensions of each component, which will help to correctly and accurately mark up, and, consequently, cut all the details. Such calculations will help determine how much material is needed for work, as well as understand in advance about connection options. different elements designs.
One of the main mistakes of beginners is that they forget to mark out a place under the blower. That is why you should not refuse to create such a “hint” that will help you properly organize all stages of work.
At this stage, it is important to decide whether your design will perform one function or combine several. For example, for a barbecue, you need to additionally cut the lid. And for a full-fledged smokehouse, not two, but as many as three cylinders are useful.
What tools and materials are needed for work
For work on cutting the cylinder, arm yourself with a gas cutter or grinder. In the process of work, it is worth taking care of the availability the following materials and tools:
- Steel pipe with a diameter of 100 mm with a 90 ° elbow (for a chimney).
- Corners for fastening elements and strengthening the structure.
- Hinges - you can use elements designed for doors or furniture.
- Barbecue grill.
- Rivets, bolts and other elements.
Welding machine and grinder - the main tools when working with metal What tools and accessories will be needed when working on creating a brazier from a gas cylinder:
- welding machine;
- electric grinder;
- electric drill;
- drills designed for metal work;
- clamps with which you can fix metal components;
- metal ruler;
- electrodes with a diameter of 3–4 mm;
- cutting and cleaning discs for grinders;
- scriber;
- core;
- adjustable and gas wrenches;
- set of wrenches.
How to make a brazier with your own hands from a gas cylinder - step by step instructions with a photo
Before proceeding with any manipulations with gas cylinders, it is necessary to free it from gas residues. Even in an empty container, a suspension of liquid hydrocarbons almost always remains, which can explode on contact with air.
How to properly prepare a propane tank for making a barbecue
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The first step is to remove the valve. First of all, you need to fix the balloon on the ground. To do this, we “grab” it to the stop. Next, we fix the gas key. |
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We increase the "traction" with the help of this steel pipe, it plays the role of a lever. We do it very carefully. |
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After the valve is open, we fill the container with water, you can use soap, and leave our balloon for several days. |
During this time, the water will have time to dissolve liquid hydrocarbons, fill the tank again and drain it again. Now our balloon is safe. And you can start the next stage of work.
How to mark up and open a gas cylinder
If we are talking about a standard cylinder of 50 liters, in these designs the outer diameter of the container is 96 cm. This value should be divided into four parts. When carrying out these actions, you will receive a value of 24 cm. Marking should be done along the longitudinal seam. It is recommended to measure all distances from this line. This rule ensures smooth marking without distortions.
You will need to measure 24 cm from the seam on both sides and draw lines. The main thing is not to cut them around the entire circumference and leave a part sufficient for the base of your barbecue.
Side seam option 
After trimming “by marks”, the following blanks are obtained We process the edges as evenly as possible to ensure maximum sealing of the barbecue container
At the place where the valve was present, a pipe should be installed with which smoke will be removed.
Blanks for the future chimney In order for the heat in your brazier to spread evenly and there were no leaks on it, steel strip linings must be welded to the joints of the lid and body.
This is how you can improve a regular balloon with a pair of gratings, a grinder and metal corners If you have not welded a corner for skewers inside the balloon, you can insert it into the side parts of the barbecue.
To do this, you need to make cuts with the help of a grinder. The ends of the skewer will be located in them. How to make barbecue legs
High legs will also require additional fixation, which is provided using a welded corner. It should be placed on the outer perimeter. Mounting the legs can be the simplest and a little extravagant.
For the manufacture of legs, corners or conventional welded pipe structures welded to the structure are often used. The main thing is to ensure the stability of the brazier.
How to weld covers and handles and assemble the entire structure
The lid is usually created at the first stage of work on the brazier or barbecue. After processing the edges, it is practically the first element attached to the main structure. The most difficult moment is not so much to attach the loops as to ensure a snug fit of the structure. Sometimes a thermometer is attached to the lid.
The hinges are welded at the beginning, but the handles are most often fixed after the final painting of the product. In order for the lid of the brazier not to open completely, a piece of a 10 × 10 square must be welded onto the counterpart of the curtain, which is located on the cylinder itself.
Such limiters allow you to control the angle of tilting the lid and keep the hinge from breaking. We mark holes and slots for skewers. We weld the barbecue guide. Do not forget to decorate our "blower" a little.
It is better to foresee holes in the base of the design. They will save your brazier from dust and dirt and remove excess moisture during the rain. In addition, additional holes will contribute to additional traction.
How to paint a brazier
If you think that you can paint the barbecue regular paint, you are very wrong. Under influence high temperatures the usual coating will turn into soot after the first heating. There are two very obvious solutions. The first is to leave everything as it is, and the second is to spend some money on a special heat-resistant paint.
However, before you run for a brush and to the store for paint, you need to do one very important thing. Burn some firewood in our barbecue. This is done in order to destroy the remnants of gas substances and degrease the structure.
It is better to burn the brazier on the street or indoors, where it will be as safe as possible. The surface of the brazier can be coated different materials:
This is how our brazier began to look after painting We add that the barbecue model discussed above is the base for many such structures. Most craftsmen improve their homemade products additional cylinders thereby expanding the functionality of the device.
What else can be made from a gas cylinder - manufacturing nuances
On the basis of a gas cylinder, dozens of grill, barbecue and smokehouse variations can be made. For convenience, we briefly describe some of these devices:
- Open barbecue from a gas cylinder. The simplest type of construction from a gas cylinder. Even a schoolboy can make such a brazier.
How to make a smokehouse from a gas cylinder
Consider some of the features of making a smokehouse from two cylinders.
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The base for a brazier-smokehouse with your own hands from a gas cylinder can serve as a stand for an old sewing machine or here is such a welded structure. 
We think over in advance the options for fastening a sliding or folding table. The design may be different. 
Prepare the balloons following the instructions above. We cut each of them like simple barbecue grills. Do-it-yourself smokehouse from a gas cylinder is best done according to the drawings. 
The only difference is that in the furnace it is necessary to make a hole for the "blower", which will allow you to control the process of smoldering coals. Which, in turn, will create the smoke necessary for smoking. 
And here we have such a multifunctional smokehouse from a gas cylinder with our own hands. Do-it-yourself barbecue from a gas cylinder
An example of making a barbecue grill from a gas cylinder with our own hands, we examined in detail in this article. If you still have questions about how to make a barbecue grill yourself from a gas cylinder, watch this video:
Do-it-yourself barbecue from a gas cylinder
The role of a barbecue can be played by any of the homemade products discussed in this review. Even an open brazier will perfectly cope with this task. However, it should be remembered that most often such structures are not protected from either wind or rain.
How to make a brazier-steam locomotive from a gas cylinder with your own hands
This is one of the most difficult and most time-consuming tasks that real masters of working with metal set themselves.
It is not possible for a beginner to create such a design. A “homemade” product of this type is capable of solving several problems at once: it is a brazier, a smokehouse, a grill, and a barbecue. Each compartment performs its task. Such braziers have high performance due to the hermetic design, there is practically no heat loss.
If you decide to create a brazier-steam locomotive, then from this video you will learn how to weld a brazier from a gas cylinder.
Features of the use of braziers assembled by hand
Before deciding to create or buy similar product pay attention to some points:
- First of all, understand for yourself that any structure that works with fire is potentially life-threatening.
- Ask yourself in advance the question of where the product will be stored during the cold season.
- Learn the principle of operation of the brazier and its features. Every structural element has its own purposes.
- Prepare all materials for the work in advance.
- Do not leave small children unattended near power tools, and even more so with a cylinder.
- Consider how to buy a brazier from a gas cylinder if you are not completely sure whether you can finish the job yourself.
And it is quite possible that already this summer your neighbors in the area will strive to take a selfie with such a work of art.
