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Hey guys,
Wanted to share my grill build with ya. Finished up this fire pit last year but summer rolled around and needed a bbq grill to go with the pit.






Some build pics:
Some expanded I got at the scrap yard, plasma cutting to size


Might as well practice some tig weaving on the frame:


many beers later.. wala:


On to the frame.
Now I know a lot of people have told me I need to do some kind of height adjustment.. which I might in the future but so far I found that building a grill that slids over the pit actually lets you control the heat pretty well.

Decided to go with an aluminum frame since its light and it doesnt get that hot.


A lot of beveling and welding later:


heres the coal shelf at work:



Food test:

theres the meat! lol

Love tig welding! That looks super clean. Good Job

A+ on your 3 C's - - - - Culinary and Creative Craftsmanship

OldUsedParts wrote:A+ on your 3 C's - - - - Culinary and Creative Craftsmanship

Thanks man!

So I left the 4 holes on the grill open because I haven't worked out if I should add a rotating spit to it. I'm thinking some kinda cool bolt on cage that I can then put a pig on.

I'd also really like to build a smoker

As an ex welder that build is beautiful, nice fillet welds too. Looks like you know your way around engineering. A rotisserie would be a great addition. Food looks brilliant as well, love seafood. Look forward to additions.

Russ

So ugly it's completely beautiful! I love it.

Kiwiruss wrote:As an ex welder that build is beautiful, nice fillet welds too. Looks like you know your way around engineering. A rotisserie would be a great addition. Food looks brilliant as well, love seafood. Look forward to additions.
Russ

Boots wrote:So ugly it's completely beautiful! I love it.

Thanks guys!

on a side note:
Tried my first bones last week. Came out pretty tasty

I'd be sittin around that in the back yard every night with a few cold ones along with that good lookin grub !!

Nice job