Yet another simple portable (disposable) barbecue pit.

We buy in bulk and I hate to throw things away. I needed a barbecue pit but did not wa spend a fortune. You can make a couple of these an be as good as the low end pits int he store. Careful there will be some sharp edges that need to be taken care of.

Caveat: Use a container that does not use lead or tin.

Step 1: What's needed:

What's needed:
1 111 oz can (2 cans if you want a top cover.)
2 coat hangers
1 metal grill cover grill
1 paper clip

Tools:
wire cutters.
Drill for coat hanger holes,

Comments

[l8nite]

We used to carry a couple of these when we went to the races (dirt trackcar) we used long bolts with washers and nuts to make legs, a handful of briquets was enough to cook a couple of burgers (one at a time) 3 or 4 hotdogs grilled nicely on one "grill" they also came in handy on those chilly nights, a small frying pan and pot and your ready to cook almost anything

[Computothought]

Cool! If I had it to do over again, I might have sunk the grill a bit lower to have an edge.

[bobert610]

reccomendation of fuel?

[Computothought]

I do not see why charcoal would not work. Good dry wood should work also. Depends if you are looking for a quick fire or a long one.

[bobert610]

ill try both. thanks m8t

[l8nite]

here's my comment in full: We used to carry a couple of these when we went to the races (dirt trackcar) we used long bolts with washers and nuts to make legs, a handful of briquets was enough to cook a couple of burgers (one at a time) 3 or 4 hotdogs grilled nicely on one "grill" they also came in handy on those chilly nights, a small frying pan and pot and your ready to cook almost anything

[omnibot]

Good idea and project, not a very good instructable though. Needs more pictures of the steps and explanations. Also a warning : Look out for Zinc or Tin on the inside of the can, the fumes are toxic and since it will be subject to high temperatures that will cause healthproblems for any users. But .. still a good idea.

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[Computothought]

See what you are getting at, but I did that way on purpose to force the air through the coals and then out the top. Stronger heat that way. .

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[Computothought]

Thank you, that make a lot more sense to me.

[Computothought]

Oh goodness, that is something to consider about the metals. I will check that out with some people I know. If it is a real issue, I may change the container.