Homemade Steel Grill Burner

Preparing the Barrel

• 1

  Use the jigsaw to cut the barrel in half lengthwise. One half will be the pit. The other half will be the lid.

• 2

  File and sandpaper any sharp edges left by the jigsaw.

• 3

  Drill a spread of 4-inch holes on the bottom of the pit half. These holes will allow air to enter, which is necessary to keep the charcoal burning.

Assembling the Grill

• 4

  Cut a metal grate to rest on the curve of the pit half 2 inches from the bottom. The charcoal will rest on this grate.

• 5

  Drill holes for the angle brackets to hold the grill in the pit half. The grill needs to be about 8 inches from the top of the charcoal. Locate the brackets 5 inches from the sides. Secure them with nuts, bolts and washers.

• 6

  Drill holes for the handle in the center of the lid. Attach the handle with bolts, washers and nuts.

• 7

  Drill matching holes for the hinges at the rear of both the pit and lid. Place the hinges about 7 inches from the sides. Bolt and tighten the hinges to connect the pit to the lid.

Finishing the Grill

• 8

  Weld the pieces of 3-foot rebar into two x-shaped pieces to make a stand. These are end pieces of the stand. Weld the 4-foot rebar to join the end pieces.

• 9

  Sit the barbecue grill on the stand.

• 10

  Spray paint the exterior for a more attractive grill using heat-resistant paint.