Friends of mine who have built these cookers have taken the time to add a layer of fire brick along the bottom and sides to prevent burn outs from continuos high heat of the coals. One even took the time to cut the fire brick with angles to eliminate gaps in the circular structure followed by a rebar grate to hold the coals up from the bottom. Vents also help in keeping the coals burning, placed low on both sides of the barrel.
I like lining the bottom with half thickness firebrick, including the lower sides. You'll need to do some cutting with the angle grinder but its well worth it.
no skill here, well just weld it and grind it later...i mean why do it right the first time....lol even a stich would have been fine. i mean, didnt even clean the metal and all that slag...im not talking shit, just saying. 700k views good for them
You can indeed achieve a similar result by replacing the welding spots with flush countersunk screws. You may have to be more creative with the legs and how you connect up all the sides but in theory you can achieve the same outcome or go for a more ridged rectangular frame that the barrel can sit on. The chimney may present some difficulty as a sealed corner joint but if you can wrangle a curved piece of steel piping, an 'elbow joint' or recycled wood burner chimney you could create a more fixed connection to the barrel body. Hope this helps. Happy building/BBQin'👍
I used some grills from an old BBQ that sat nicely in the bottom of the barrel a good 6 inches from the bottom of the barrel which the charcoal sat on nicely with enough space underneath for good airflow. I also added an additional air hole on the opposite side to the chimney side (around 40mm in diameter) to allow airflow from both sides👍
Hey guys, cool vid. quick question though. what's the best way to clean a barrel. I have 2, one previously had petrol in and the other radiator coolant fluid...any suggestions?
you could of lest the paint on, and let it burn off first time then the paint would flake off or come off easier so you can paint with the high temp stuff
Hello guys, This DIY video is really interesting and useful, So, when I made my own Barrel barbecue it helps me a lot, but I have just some questions about the painting of the barrel Inside and Outside, Which kind of paint can I use to avoid rust ? Can I use an antirust paint inside the barrel or a bomb paint will be suffisant ? I need just few advices to make my barrel prettier Thanks
Henkka0Bass first, sufficient* (sorry, just helping). Second, go to your local hardware store and get high heat paint. Expensive but easy to fine. Rustoleum works best.
Mean as bbq dude! I think you should get some welding lessons (on a friendly note) then you'll make better, stronger, sexier bbq's keep it up though man!
+Paul Vdb There are 2 holes with caps on standard barrels, so the larger hole was used as the chimney hole and the smaller hole as an 'airflow' hole. I did add another hole on the other side (which isn't in the video) about 40mm diameter which creates airflow from both sides and with the charcoal raised up off the bottom on the barrel the air is sucked underneath the charcoal and works just fine and maintains temperature👍
It was my first MIG welding experience so it was never going to super neat😏 it kept it all together though and it works😆🔥 If you have all the tools I reckon you can build it all for around £100 ($140) and sourcing materials from metal merchants rather than hardware stores will bring the cost right down. Happy building/BBQing👍
+LumumbaMonologues you can go to Home Depot and buy one already built. that has two separate compartments one side charcoal Otherside gas with a side burner and all the hardware on wheels $200
Thanks 😉👍 we did consider using paint stripper but at the time we felt it might be a rather messy job for the garden. If I was to do it again I would try paint stripper or get a refurbished barrel pre paint😏
Da Biggsta Wouldn’t suggest it Please use a food grade barrel If the barrel has a inner silicone/rubberized liner if it all peels out after a good scrub and burn it should be safe
Seems a bit too much effort for what you want to achieve. No need for a welder AT ALL. This can be made with an angle grinder, drill , some nuts & bolts and some rods for legs. No welding, no messing. It is less than an hours work. Removing the paint is easy when your burn it clean the first time you light it.
I've heard that it can be dangerous to cut into a drum because there is a chance of explosion, depending on what has been in it. How can you avoid this?
If you are worried you can always fill it right full of water. Water will push out all fumes that can catch fire. And just cut into it with the water inside.
As Justin has said previously, just fill it full of water and this pushes out whatever it is inside, always best to empty the water out first before, especially if you're using electric power tools to do the cutting. With regards to explosions though, you won't have this issue with a bog standard oil drum because the only thing you'll have in there is oil.
howdy y'all, I was going to Cutt into a solvent container once, but before I did I hovered a lit rag above it with a long stick, lucky I did because it went rocket fuelled for 3 seconds or so y'all
Not sure if you’re still looking but for anybody else who may also be searching that steel is referred to as “flat” so all you need to do is ask for flat and then they’ll ask you for your desired width, thickness and length.
If you have a look on eBay and do a search for 'stainless steel grill mesh' you should be able to find something or alternatively recycle some old grills from an old BBQ. Good luck 👍
3:15??? man are you seriuos? did yu wel ded without shielding gas? in all my years as a welder ive never seen worse welds than yours... seriuosly my girlfriend would do a better job. what a joke...
The original paint was't high temperature paint and could potentially give off toxic fumes which is not ideal especially around food. Also, when cutting and welding metal (which also generates high temperatures) you want it as clean and paint free as possible. It also provides a better surface for applying the high temperature paint at the end. Happy building/BBQing 👍
+David Toney If you have all of the tools and welding equipment then I reckon you can build it for around £100. The cost of the Barrel, box section, angle steel, chimney steel and door seal strips is relatively cheap (around £35-40) if you buy from a steel merchants rather than a DIY store. The biggest costs are the spray paint (£9-11 per can) and the Stainless steel grill sheet which was £36. The additional costs are things like nuts and bolts for the door, the door chain and extra angle grinder disks if needed. Depending on what you already have and where you source materials you can keep costs down. Barrel BBQ/grill Smokers of this kind & size retail at around £250-£400 so your making a big saving and the feeling of making your own BBQ is priceless😉
To smoke with it you'd want to make a firebox out of sheet steel, cut a hole in the bottom side of the barrel on the opposite side as the chimney stack, cut a matching hole in the top of the back or side of the firebox, and weld it to the barrel. Since these barrels are thin, you'd be fine using 12 gauge or 1/8" sheet for the firebox. No point overbuilding it too much. You'll want a fire basket in the firebox to hold charcoal, and a grill above that to hold a pan of soaked wood chips (I like using apple wood). Lastly, you'll want the legs to be wider, and permanently attached since the firebox will make the barrel a bit side-heavy, depending on how you make it. Hope this helps.
+takie32 I did consider it but I just don’t have the time 😉 I’m really happy with my one of a kind Barrel Boy and I would encourage anyone to build their own and customise it to their needs. Happy building/BBQing 👍
Barrel Boy is doing great. Still structurally sound and holds temperature very well. We touched up the paint a couple of weeks ago. It has brought joy and happiness to many a social gathering and has been used for grilling, oven cooking and low and slow and he will be used to cook Xmas dinner 👍
i am glad to see that im not the only one here that cant weld :D
NEVER PAINT THE INSIDE OF THE GRILL OR SMOKER
This style is very functional and yet it looks very strong. Well done!!!
Search for some videos teaching how to weld please!
You got that right on that...
Rod 😂
You don't need to know how to weld when you have a roll of Duck Tape.
Really? duck tape vs metal?
sarcasm escapes you...
Friends of mine who have built these cookers have taken the time to add a layer of fire brick along the bottom and sides to prevent burn outs from continuos high heat of the coals. One even took the time to cut the fire brick with angles to eliminate gaps in the circular structure followed by a rebar grate to hold the coals up from the bottom. Vents also help in keeping the coals burning, placed low on both sides of the barrel.
Now thats how you build a Grill
This is very satisfying to watch
Solo dar las gracias. Justo lo que necesitaba para salir al campo y hacer un asado. Recién terminé de hacerlo y lo voy a probar. Mil gracias
Mad Skills!! Thanks for sharing!
Very nice. Love the idea. A little access door on the side of the barrel would've been helpful for cleaning.
very good 👍
I like lining the bottom with half thickness firebrick, including the lower sides. You'll need to do some cutting with the angle grinder but its well worth it.
so cool. love the music btw
Those bead welds are gold 😂
no skill here, well just weld it and grind it later...i mean why do it right the first time....lol even a stich would have been fine. i mean, didnt even clean the metal and all that slag...im not talking shit, just saying. 700k views good for them
If you have to grind your welds your ain't no welder your a grinder 😂
Nice!! I have made 2 similar ones. I work as a Readymix driver and I use the old water tanks from the mixers that get new ones.
Honestly fantastic. I am going to make something similar. Thank you and will also upload a video.
Work. ! Great Job Fellas ! I will gladly pay a barrel grill !
No Hesitation ! 👊
Did you forget to turn on the Gas for your MIG Welder? The Joints at 3:13 look pretty nasty
dave1812 I think the grinder and paint is his best friend. But not a bad bbq
dave1812 that's what I thought
Chris Attard 😂😂😂😂
When he started welding I seriously thought it was a joke
I have never welded, but man are those welds atrocious!
What if you don't have a welder? Can you just screw everything in as a replacement?
You can indeed achieve a similar result by replacing the welding spots with flush countersunk screws. You may have to be more creative with the legs and how you connect up all the sides but in theory you can achieve the same outcome or go for a more ridged rectangular frame that the barrel can sit on. The chimney may present some difficulty as a sealed corner joint but if you can wrangle a curved piece of steel piping, an 'elbow joint' or recycled wood burner chimney you could create a more fixed connection to the barrel body. Hope this helps. Happy building/BBQin'👍
İt's wonderful mate 👏👏👏
WOW that welding :)
Yeah baby that what i'm talkin!!!
Two features that were overlooked(?): adjustable draft door and ash door. Otherwise, good job. Looks damned good.
Nice job...IF u have a mig welder & access to a workshop which like me many don't. Nice job nonetheless.
I love it
Thank you.
Didn’t see any vent holes for charcoal to burn. (Lower part of barrel).
Mint ! 👍👍👍
Wow awesome
Has the door become deformed from the heat? Seems like some steel added to it to keep its curve for a good seal would be in order. Not necessary?
It was nice guys
Great video !
Good job, we do in ZA as well - cheaper than a Weber !
Great video and awesome work..... but the music 🤯was unbearable
Great vid Mate. But Man, those welds look like Flamingo Shit haha... Some nice clean welding would make all the difference. Keep up the great work. :)
It's all just practice but yeah welding was a little bad☹️ and he should have lined up the cap and chimney before welding
love it!! great job..
awesome 👌👍
A rack or basket would also have to be made for the coals, right?
I used some grills from an old BBQ that sat nicely in the bottom of the barrel a good 6 inches from the bottom of the barrel which the charcoal sat on nicely with enough space underneath for good airflow. I also added an additional air hole on the opposite side to the chimney side (around 40mm in diameter) to allow airflow from both sides👍
jesus christ...those welds on that stove pipe hurt my soul. clicked on here because the thumbnail looked nice but...lol
Good project to make with a powerarc and a drum.
Hey guys, cool vid. quick question though. what's the best way to clean a barrel. I have 2, one previously had petrol in and the other radiator coolant fluid...any suggestions?
Buy a food grade barrel. You can't reuse those for grilling.
you could of lest the paint on, and let it burn off first time then the paint would flake off or come off easier so you can paint with the high temp stuff
Bro where I the world did you learn to weld??? Wtf
How much would one of these sell for? They look great! Like 300$??
Hello guys, This DIY video is really interesting and useful,
So, when I made my own Barrel barbecue it helps me a lot, but I have just some questions about the painting of the barrel Inside and Outside, Which kind of paint can I use to avoid rust ?
Can I use an antirust paint inside the barrel or a bomb paint will be suffisant ?
I need just few advices to make my barrel prettier
Thanks
Henkka0Bass first, sufficient* (sorry, just helping). Second, go to your local hardware store and get high heat paint. Expensive but easy to fine. Rustoleum works best.
dus22345 thanks after applying your advices my barbecue looks greater now =)
Tanks for the correction sir ! I wrote the word in french x)
Mean as bbq dude! I think you should get some welding lessons (on a friendly note) then you'll make better, stronger, sexier bbq's keep it up though man!
Isn't that why the angle grinder was invented ? By a bad welder ? 😄
i'm wondering something, you made a cheminey for the burned gases but, from where comes from the fresh air ?? with this configuration, it can't work
+Paul Vdb There are 2 holes with caps on standard barrels, so the larger hole was used as the chimney hole and the smaller hole as an 'airflow' hole. I did add another hole on the other side (which isn't in the video) about 40mm diameter which creates airflow from both sides and with the charcoal raised up off the bottom on the barrel the air is sucked underneath the charcoal and works just fine and maintains temperature👍
Definitely need to learn how to weld properly. That welding on the smoke stack was hideous.
Legends
Dang what a process. No wonder they cost so much. Worth the price for sure not to have to do all that work. Good job though.
Do you have a list of the sizes of pipes/legs etc you could post? Thanks - great build!
I knew someone was going to moan about the welding,it's better than mine,lol.Nice job...total cost in £s or$s?
It was my first MIG welding experience so it was never going to super neat😏 it kept it all together though and it works😆🔥 If you have all the tools I reckon you can build it all for around £100 ($140) and sourcing materials from metal merchants rather than hardware stores will bring the cost right down. Happy building/BBQing👍
+LumumbaMonologues you can go to Home Depot and buy one already built. that has two separate compartments
one side charcoal
Otherside gas
with a side burner and all the hardware
on wheels
$200
yes you can and welds mite look better
Couldn't you use paint stripper? great tutorial by the way
Thanks 😉👍 we did consider using paint stripper but at the time we felt it might be a rather messy job for the garden. If I was to do it again I would try paint stripper or get a refurbished barrel pre paint😏
+LumumbaMonologues awesome! it still finnished looking amazing so it doesn't matter :)
Leave the paint be, it will help you to do that markings, you can remove it after you're done far enough
Question? I have a barrel from an auto detail shop. It has tire shine in it can I clean it with dawn and burn it out
Da Biggsta
Wouldn’t suggest it
Please use a food grade barrel
If the barrel has a inner silicone/rubberized liner if it all peels out after a good scrub and burn it should be safe
Why didn't you use paint stripperto remove the paint ?
I would have just burned it first
Great video what gauge is that door seal for the lid? Thank You
Seems a bit too much effort for what you want to achieve. No need for a welder AT ALL. This can be made with an angle grinder, drill , some nuts & bolts and some rods for legs. No welding, no messing. It is less than an hours work. Removing the paint is easy when your burn it clean the first time you light it.
gee thanks man
I've heard that it can be dangerous to cut into a drum because there is a chance of explosion, depending on what has been in it. How can you avoid this?
If you are worried you can always fill it right full of water. Water will push out all fumes that can catch fire. And just cut into it with the water inside.
Or take the lid off
As Justin has said previously, just fill it full of water and this pushes out whatever it is inside, always best to empty the water out first before, especially if you're using electric power tools to do the cutting. With regards to explosions though, you won't have this issue with a bog standard oil drum because the only thing you'll have in there is oil.
howdy y'all, I was going to Cutt into a solvent container once, but before I did I hovered a lit rag above it with a long stick, lucky I did because it went rocket fuelled for 3 seconds or so y'all
You guys just need to replace that grill with an argentinian one!! Awesome job!!
not a big fan of the paint on the inside
If I want one of those that should I do.? Our where to go to?
I used a 55 gallon plastic barrel. Was that wrong?
6977warrior1 no ur good bro I used old panties
the welding XD
i was just thinking the same thing
How big is the legs frame in feet?
nice video good work where do you buy the mesh
Its seems like al these types of barrel bbqs have air intake. Is that correct?
What size steel tubing did you use for the chimney
What is the steel strip that you bent for door seal. What would I call it to look for at Home Depot or Metal yard?
Not sure if you’re still looking but for anybody else who may also be searching that steel is referred to as “flat” so all you need to do is ask for flat and then they’ll ask you for your desired width, thickness and length.
How can I buy one off these
I would of added a side fire box, otherwise looks nice #franklinbbq
Hi, could you tell me where I could buy those grills?
what's the name of that regulator in front of the barrel?
where can i buy that?
Where did you all get the grate from? I been looking for one for years!
If you have a look on eBay and do a search for 'stainless steel grill mesh' you should be able to find something or alternatively recycle some old grills from an old BBQ. Good luck 👍
Thanks
honestly a rogue shopping cart would do the trick too
3:15??? man are you seriuos? did yu wel ded without shielding gas? in all my years as a welder ive never seen worse welds than yours... seriuosly my girlfriend would do a better job. what a joke...
At least he's tried. Instead of criticizing his efforts, try explaining how to make a better job next time.
Do I have to paint if mine is galvanized drum 50 gallon?
don't use galvanized metal
What kind of hinges did you use?
+mjfrier Stainless Steel Butt Hinges (Pack of 3) with small nuts and bolts instead of screws 👍
good work . I made another style barrel BBQ
What if I don't remove the paint from the outside?
the paint will burn off the first time u light it up so it will come off anyway
@@aldenhauser9555 so it's not a necessity?
Mik D well when it comes off, u need to paint it or it will rust
@@aldenhauser9555 cool.thanks
Why did you remove the original paint?
The original paint was't high temperature paint and could potentially give off toxic fumes which is not ideal especially around food. Also, when cutting and welding metal (which also generates high temperatures) you want it as clean and paint free as possible. It also provides a better surface for applying the high temperature paint at the end. Happy building/BBQing 👍
+LumumbaMonologues Thank you! Great video.
Plus it looks cool with the new paint of course.
What would you estimate the cost of the materials?
+David Toney If you have all of the tools and welding equipment then I reckon you can build it for around £100. The cost of the Barrel, box section, angle steel, chimney steel and door seal strips is relatively cheap (around £35-40) if you buy from a steel merchants rather than a DIY store. The biggest costs are the spray paint (£9-11 per can) and the Stainless steel grill sheet which was £36. The additional costs are things like nuts and bolts for the door, the door chain and extra angle grinder disks if needed. Depending on what you already have and where you source materials you can keep costs down. Barrel BBQ/grill Smokers of this kind & size retail at around £250-£400 so your making a big saving and the feeling of making your own BBQ is priceless😉
Can I smoke with it or just normal bbq ???
To smoke with it you'd want to make a firebox out of sheet steel, cut a hole in the bottom side of the barrel on the opposite side as the chimney stack, cut a matching hole in the top of the back or side of the firebox, and weld it to the barrel.
Since these barrels are thin, you'd be fine using 12 gauge or 1/8" sheet for the firebox. No point overbuilding it too much. You'll want a fire basket in the firebox to hold charcoal, and a grill above that to hold a pan of soaked wood chips (I like using apple wood).
Lastly, you'll want the legs to be wider, and permanently attached since the firebox will make the barrel a bit side-heavy, depending on how you make it.
Hope this helps.
We're can I get one of these pit
hey quick question what size pipe are ya using
This I must try with my everlast equipment. Thankfully I've got a plasma cutter.
you should sell these bbq's
+takie32 I did consider it but I just don’t have the time 😉 I’m really happy with my one of a kind Barrel Boy and I would encourage anyone to build their own and customise it to their needs. Happy building/BBQing 👍
Damn right that’s a nice grill
love the hard work but dang save ur self some work using a cut off wheel. and work on those welds! great end product though
Agreed on the welds. Also, why not use the bandsaw to make ALL cuts, not just the round tube.
Not gonna learn to weld just to make a grill. Going to make a UDS Smoker instead.
R. Toney no motivation...
Apparently you don’t have to know how to weld that guy damn sure didn’t know how to
can you build me one and ship it will be more than happy to pay for it?
+martin jilwaya
dude look up welders in your area....i'm sure for a fee many would be happy to make one for you
Nice build but I guess all that wood around the tank is too close and will not have a long life
Yeah and plus the shitty welds
terrible welding.
How to build an Oil Drum Barrel BBQ first you will need 1000 dollars worth of tools
I don't know about $1000 worth of tools, but there are at least 4 nice Weber kettle grills for sale on Craigslist near me for less than $50.
Never seen anyone fuckup a mig weld until now…
those welds gave my monitor herpes
1 year later - how is it holding up?
Barrel Boy is doing great. Still structurally sound and holds temperature very well. We touched up the paint a couple of weeks ago. It has brought joy and happiness to many a social gathering and has been used for grilling, oven cooking and low and slow and he will be used to cook Xmas dinner 👍
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