It would seem that what else can an old washing machine, which is completely out of order, come in handy for?
Wait and don't rush to throw it away. After all, you can make a wonderful brazier from a drum, and it is done very easily.
Yes, now there are many disposable barbecues and they are easy to buy in almost any store, but do not rush to conclusions.
Advantages of a homemade brazier
The drum from the washing machine is ideal for barbecue, the fact is that the drum is made of high-strength stainless steel, which perfectly withstands high temperatures and corrosion. Such a brazier can be left directly in the open air and not at all worry about its safety. In addition, stainless steel, due to the absence of corrosion, is a hygienic material and does not require additional processing. The drum is quite light and, if you attach small legs to it, you can safely carry it with you, you get such a portable barbecue. And due to the fact that its design has many small holes that allow air to circulate freely inside and melt faster. And also save on firewood or coals.
As you can see, there are a lot of advantages in such a brazier.
Good to know: drums also come in different sizes from different washing machines and in the secondary market you can find a size that will be convenient for you.
Let's look at several options for a brazier for a summer cottage with your own hands.
We make a brazier from a drum with our own hands
You will need…
- Drill.
- Hacksaw or grinder.
- Pliers.
- Bulgarian or saw for metal.
- Marker, tape measure.
- Tubes for legs.
Process
Step one:
We cut a round hole at the top of the drum, use a hacksaw to process the edges so that there are no sharp ends or unevenness.
Step two:
We cut off the legs of the desired size in height from the pipes, and weld them to the bottom of the tank so that the brazier stands steadily.
That's all and there is nothing complicated in its creation, since the drum in its natural state is already ideal for kindling, in the future it can only be improved. And here everyone has their own ideas.
Suggestions for improving the barbecue
You can, for example, if the drum is too large, cut it into two parts and insert into each other, thus reducing the brazier and preserving heat loss.
For skewers, you can add about 10mm bolt holes on top and attach metal corners to the top edge, which will allow you to evenly lay the skewers.
You can make a barbecue from the grill
... by adding three or four small pipes to the top and welding a grate to them.
You can improve the design of the legs, for example, in some models there is a factory hole with which the drum was attached to the body of the washing machine.
Such a hole can be expanded and pipes with threaded ends can be added. You can also make a rotating tripod, then during rotation the coals will flare up much better, with the help of holes.
You can add various types of gratings and shelves to the top with the possibility of their regulation, for this we fasten the grate to the metal rod with bolts.A rod is inserted into a pre-welded pipe with a nut and fixed with a bolt, now such a lattice or shelf can be fixed in height and rotated.
The hole at the top of the drum does not have to be round, it can be rectangular, for example, then use screws to add two steel corners as a grill stand.
You can especially not bother with the brazier, but simply weld a large pipe below, which will hold the brazier well, and dig the end deep into the ground.
And you can decorate the leg with forged elements. Cut off the pipe of the desired size, you can use the compressor from the refrigerator as a stand on the ground, after cutting off unnecessary parts and treating the surface.
One large hole is drilled in the center of the lid and three around the perimeter. Such blanks must be protected from rust with special compounds. We weld the pipe to the compressor, the seams can be cleaned with a grinder for beauty.
If a cross was already included with the drum, then our construction of a pipe and a stand can be put on the rod of the cross and bolted into the three holes that were made earlier.
It remains to weld the legs for beauty, the holders for the drum can also be made of forged elements, because it is very light. In this design, you can immediately add holders for skewers.
Afterword
As you can see, there is nothing difficult in creating a brazier with your own hands from a drum from an old washing machine, since the drum seemed to be created in order to be the perfect brazier. What's more, you can make it just the way you want it, whether it's a practical feature like height adjustment or adding more decorative details. It is ideal to use a brazier for a summer residence or to carry it with itself.It can last more than ten years, which makes it extremely useful.
