How to Build a Grill From a Barrel

I wanted to make my dad something cool for Christmas. This is what I came up with. The whole grill was basically made from stuff I had laying around (minus a couple little things).

Item List:

Lid Support Hinges:

Door Hinges:

Cart Wheels:

Gear:

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[hammyman]

Wow this is so freakin cool! I wish I had a son like you😬

[grich]

Nice work but it and your design could have definitely been better. I only say this because I grill A LOT and I also own a machine shop. The things I am talking about would not have cost you any money as you seem to have lots of material laying about. First, there should have been a sealing flange welded onto the door so that when closed there is no obvious gap between the door and the body of the grill. Second, after a couple of cooking sessions that expanded steel charcoal grate will bend and settle to the point where it will probably come off of the brackets so a couple of full cross supports are needed there. Third, where is your air control? In order to control the burn rate of the charcoal and even to get the charcoal lit with your ingenious use of gas grill parts you need to have air flow. Fourth, off of the 2" bung opening you need to put a bit of a smoke stack just to funnel the grill smoke away from the top of the grill. Please don't take these things to be too critical because I don't even know if you have any experience on using, let alone building, a grill so consider this sage advice from someone who has been grilling and smoking for over 35 years.

If you've read this far and I haven't pissed you off to the point where you just stopped reading, I have to say this; Your father should be proud of you, you not only have the skill and ingenuity to make things but you have the heart to use those traits for the benefit of your family members and those kind of gifts are always, always, always, the ones that will be remembered rather than a store bought gift.

[FREDSTECHHUB]

I can't believe this was done a year ago and YouTube is recommending it today. You did an amazing job Man. I love it.

[wmike]

I just want to note that you can tell you haven't done alot of this type of thing, yet your kicking ass and doing an awesome job. 👍🏻

[andrewstar]

Such a cool project. Bummer we don't get to watch you grill on it.

[indylive]

It looks like the 1" bunghole already in the drum could've been used for the gas assist starter. Looks good.

[Matteo]

Nice job buddy I wanna try to make one myself now

[ellispoindexter]

Great job! I didn’t see the barrel being cured or burned out to get rid of the petroleum residue.

[yorriamo]

We used to make these in welding class in high school

[costydavidoff]

Hi there, amazing job. One question if you don't mind. The lid support hinge have some plastic inside, Obviously the plastic might melt. I couldn't find one type made just from metal. Tried your link.
What's your view on this?

Thanks

[VenomXII]

Great camera work, man; solid video, you've earned my sub.

[haidershaharyar]

Hey what about air vents? Do we need those to regulate the air we want inside? Also what about a chimney?
Amazing work done 👍🏻

[creationsvlog]

wow ... I really like your video. You are truly creative. Your videos are very helpful.

[chestrockwell]

I liked everything except the drink holder

[araandemilyvlogs]

You are so innovative! Great use of materials!!

[kshitijgarg]

Hi excellent video....but I have a question and it's related to the system you have put up for igniting the coals...it's really very creative....so can you pls explain in detail abt setting that up..???

[willierogers]

Bro, luv d video. Got a question, u burn off the residue before u painted it? Second, why you paint the inside? I'm not critical but the I'm more confused?🤔 What are the dimensions for the legs n wheels? I would like to know.

[sellophatlhane]

I learned something from this video. Nice!

[DanielGonzalez-unrz]

Second layer where the charcoal is going to sit on, charcoal is going to eat thru that In a jiffy. First layer is good for now, my opinion.

[MyroCraft]

Well thought out! It turned out to be a good grill!