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Any ideas on how to construct a combination above ground burn pit/barbecuer. I have seen several on other sites, in state parks and hardware stores. I thought I would see what the site could come up with. Simple is good. Thanks
Reply:Frankly I think this is a bad idea. You always want to know what is being burnt in your barbecue. Turnign it into a pit for burning who knows what is a perscription for sickness. Many house hold product sproduce nasty stuff when burnt.ThanksDave
Reply:There are lots of chemicals in both wood, paper and plastics that are very toxic. Treated lumber contains arsenic, computer boards have lead and potentially mercury, old paint has lead and smoke and soot of this stuff could be toxic also...I completely agree with Dave, dont mix food with garbage. Don't take the chance.Smithboy...if it ain't broke, you ain't tryin'.
Reply:I am convinced. Looks like I need to build two, a burn pit and barbecuer. I am still open for ideas. Thanks for the feedback.
Reply:Hi jacaroTake a look in the parent thread. There are a couple of guys that have done BBQ's and have pictures to go along with their postings. I haven't done one recently but there are many possibilities. My father once made one out of 5/8" r-bar and a short section of 14" pipe. Lasted forever and didn't need any paint! Not easy to move though. Imagine if you would the pipe on end with r-bar welded on one end to keep the charcol or wood from falling out. Worked great for some types of BBQ-ing. Simple to. As you will see going through this section differrent approaches are taken. If I do it my self it will be a more horizontal approach. My only suggestion is to avoid using rubber inflatable tires, having hot coals melt through them would likely ruing your BBQ. If you want to go all out you could make steel wheels also. The other trick is right sizing the unit especially if you expect to move it around alot. Right sizing also cuts down on fuel usage.As to bruning other stuff, if you must use an old 55 gal drun that did not have any thing flammable or explosive in it. Back home we use to use a shot gun and dear slugs to punch a few ventilation holes in the drum though I hear a 45 does well also. I suppose a plasma cutter would work also, not as much fun though. Note also that we had miles of free space so the fun way has to be avoided in urban areas. Given that do consider taking electronics and batteries to the local recycling center. There is a lot of lead and other heavy metals in electronics that yhou want ot avoid spreading around. In the case of lead you especially want to be careful if you have children has the damage it can cause them is substantial and not reversable.ThanksDave
Reply:AND aerosol cans are sooo much fun in the 55 gallon drum!!My angle grinder is my best friend!
Reply:As you suggest I will look in the other sections. Thanks |
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发表于 2021-9-1 00:39:41