BBQ Pit from refrigerant recovery cylinder

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Went out to the shop today to try to find some lighter material to weld on and decided to cut up a refrigerant recovery cylinder I had left over from my AC/Refrigeration days.  But then I decided to try to make a pit from it: I figured if I screwed it up too bad I could still cut it up and use it as scrap to practice on.  Welding the lighter stuff was more of a challenge than the heavy stuff I'd been working on, but it actually didn't come out too bad. The last welds looked better than the first so I did make some progress in learning to weld. So far I've only used the metal I got from the handle and the base for the legs and the handle.   I'm not finished yet; I need hinges, a piece of expanded metal to cut a grill from and to make a vent.  I'll post some more pictures when I finish. Attached ImagesLincoln Pro Mig 180Everlast PowerARC 200
Reply:I'll keep that in mind...Dozens of them banging round the shop........golf clap....Lincoln Power MIG 210 MP ( boat anchor )Lincoln Weld-Pac 100 HDHobart IronMan 230Cutmaster 42Jackson NexGenSumner Ultra ClampsDWM120
Reply:Some might think it's a bit small, but I had one about that size years ago (store bought) when I was single and found it was really good for steaks and hamburgers and other things that need to cook fast. Ever since then I've had a small one.  This one may not work out, but I'm just learning to weld and its fun to play with.Lincoln Pro Mig 180Everlast PowerARC 200
Reply:Well I was leaning towards job-site cooker. If it looked like that, my boss wouldnt have a clue it was anything other than a recovery cylinder....ha haLincoln Power MIG 210 MP ( boat anchor )Lincoln Weld-Pac 100 HDHobart IronMan 230Cutmaster 42Jackson NexGenSumner Ultra ClampsDWM120