How to Build a Portable Outdoor Grill

You need a grill that you can take anywhere. Here you will learn how to build a portable BBQ pit.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Short, flatbed trailer Cutting torch Small sledge hammer Large pipe wrench Tape measure Welding mask Safety glasses Gloves Carpenter's colored crayon 8 pieces of angle iron (3 by 3 inches, 3 feet long) 16 bolts (5/8 inch thick, 3 inches long) 16 nuts (5/8 inch) 32 washers (5/8 inch) Drill Electric cord 3/4-inch drill bit 1/2-inch drill bit 2 adjustable wrenches 2 heavy-duty iron hinges 10 bolts (3/8 inch thick, 1 inch long) 10 nuts (3/8 inch) 16 washers (3/8 inch) Reciprocating saw with bi-metal blade Heavy-duty iron handle

1. Measure 3 inches from one end of an angle iron. Mark this line with your carpenter's crayon. Cut one side of the angle off at this line, leaving one side 3 inches longer than the other. Heat this tongue gently with your torch. When it glows red, use your pipe wrench to bend it 90 degrees. Repeat this action with all eight angle irons.

2. Use your torch to make a hole in the middle of each support tongue. The hole needs to be 5/8 to 3/4 inch wide.

3. Lay your barrel on its side and mark a center line around it length wise. Cut this line with the reciprocating saw.

4. Mark holes on one of the barrel halves and use your drill with a 1/2-inch bit for your hinge holes. Using 3/8-inch hardware (bolts, nuts, washers), attach your hinges to this side. Line it up with the other side. Mark, drill, and attach your hinges with 3/8-inch hardware to this side.

5. Mark and drill holes in the front of the barrel for the handle. Attach your handle with 3/8-inch hardware.

6. Mark the center of the end of four angle irons, and use your torch to burn two holes 5/8 to 3/4 inch in each one on one side. Attach the leg pieces to the grill body with 5/8-inch hardware.

7. Stand the grill up and position it on your trailer. Mark and drill the holes and attach the grill with 5/8-inch hardware.

8. Position the final four angle irons, placing two 1 foot apart. Position the other two parallel and 4 feet from the first pair on the trailer. Mark and drill the holes, and attach these posts with 5/8-inch hardware. This will be your fire wood rack.

Tips & Warnings

• Using a torch takes some practice. If you have not used this tool before then you should get some practice on scrap pieces of metal before beginning your grill.
• Torches and power tools can be dangerous. Always read and follow the instructions that come with your tools. Always wear safety glasses, a welding mask and gloves.