How to make a stand holder for a cauldron with your own hands?

To cook food on the grill using a cauldron, you definitely need a special holder. It can be purchased at a specialty store.

Industrial devices for cauldrons are quite reliable, durable, easy to use and affordable.

Or you can do it yourself. In this case, tools and materials can be improvised objects, old buckets, pipes or remnants of fittings.

Many samples of factory devices can serve as an excellent example for making an analogue with your own hands.

Everything with your own hands

At first we imagined the oven like this:

We make a stove for a cauldron from a pipe:

1. We cut the workpiece to size for the oven. Need 450 mm. Parallel, even cuts make the stove neat. If it doesn’t work out smoothly: make the most even cut at the top and straighten the grind. by car.
2. We cut a hole for the firebox.
3. In the sheet prepared for the grate, mark and drill as many holes as possible. It is convenient to mark the holes with concentric circles in a checkerboard pattern. We drilled with an 8mm drill.
4. Weld a grate blank to the bottom end and cut off the protruding parts.
5. In the upper part we make even cuts for the smoke to escape. The cutouts are triangular with a side of 10 cm. We make 4 cuts. Special precision is not required, but the more carefully you do it, the more accurate it will be. If you decide to make a chimney, then instead of cutouts, weld a piece of pipe at least 10 cm in diameter on the opposite side of the firebox opening (coordinate the size with the chimney pipe).
6. Legs. Legs 3. We select the height of the legs so that the top of the cauldron is somewhere at waist level. We got legs 750 mm long. The legs are welded at an angle of 10-20° outwards (no more than 30°) and cut so that the stove stands level.
7. We weld the handles at the top. The handles must support the weight of the oven. A good option would be handles made of 10 mm reinforcement.

The result was a working stove from a pipe for a cauldron. We didn't paint it: it would burn.

Stoves for cauldrons and their types

Stoves for cauldrons can be divided into mobile and stationary.

Mobile

Homemade and purchased products are made of metal (steel, stainless steel) and painted with heat-resistant paint. Most often this is an option in the form of a cylindrical firebox with a hole for filling fuel and slots for smoke exit. The design of the cauldron stand itself comes with or without a pipe.

The cauldron is installed on top of the structure. Such ovens can be rearranged and removed.

You can make a mobile stove for a cauldron with your own hands, for example, from a pipe or an old body of a cylindrical washing machine.

Stationary ovens

This is rather an element of the interior, so it is worth paying attention to its location, choosing the shape, type of finish and decorative elements (scoop, poker, blower, door, etc.).

They are made of brick. You can lay out the stove yourself or hire a mason.

Kinds

A tripod is a simple design common among outdoor enthusiasts. The size of such stands ranges from 60 to 120 cm, and the choice of a specific model directly depends on the goals of the future owner. Let's take a closer look at several types of products.

1. Small - a tripod for a cauldron with a height of about 70 cm can be easily and quickly installed above the fire. The hook clings to a chain, thanks to this design it is easy to adjust the height for different types of dishes, as well as control the cooking temperature. The small stand is especially popular among tourists because it is easy to carry.
2. Large - such a tripod can be more than a meter high. The main advantage of the design is that you can hang a cauldron of any diameter on it. The dishes should have handles in the form of brackets, with which they can be secured to the support. This durable device is made of steel. The disadvantage is its impressive dimensions, which do not allow transporting the stand to the picnic site. Such models are usually used on personal plots.
3. Round is a convenient option for preparing complex dishes. This stand looks like a short cylinder on three legs; a cauldron is placed on top of it. There is a hole in the wall for lighting a fire under the container. This is a convenient option that quickly heats and cooks food using only a small amount of wood or coal. With all its convenience, this is a three-dimensional design: the diameter of the pipe for a cauldron with a volume of 10–12 liters will be no less than 40 cm.
4. Folding is the most convenient and easiest design for transportation and storage. When folded, it takes up very little space and is easy to disassemble and assemble. The tripod is assembled from hollow tubes, they are quite reliable, but at the same time easy to carry. The legs usually consist of two parts inserted into each other. This solution ensures compactness; the product can even fit into a bag. Folding tripods often have a hook and chain that allows you to control the height of the utensil. The permissible weight of a full cauldron on such a stand cannot exceed 10 kg.
5. With two hooks - the simplest design with a small crossbar on top, which allows you not only to cook food, but also to heat the kettle at the same time.

The last few models are suitable for preparing food while hiking because they take up little space and are light in weight.

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Classification by cooking method

There is a certain classification of ovens depending on the available options for cooking food on them:

• Specialized. They are only suitable for using a cauldron.
• Universal. They are multifunctional and can be used when preparing food in cauldrons and when using other devices, for example, grates, portable smokehouses, etc.

The choice of a specific design is determined not only by personal preferences, but also by the intended cooking features.

Design Features

The design of the stand directly depends on the cauldron itself, which can have a flat or round bottom and vary in size and weight. This explains the division of support into the following types:

1. A traditional tripod-tagan, which is a circle into which a cauldron is lowered, and three legs extending from the circle at a slight angle. This design is simple, stable and reliable, and the stands themselves can be monolithic or collapsible. The latter is convenient to take on a hike.
2. Podkazannik – a square design with a round hole on top, used on the grill.
3. A miniature stand used to stabilize a round cauldron on a gas stove or table.
4. Suspended structure - can be made in the form of three metal guides connected to each other at the top. A hook is mounted at the top, on which the cauldron is suspended over the fire. This tripod is suitable for using different sized cookware.

A correctly placed tripod makes cooking convenient, and it is important to follow the rules for using the product:

1. It is necessary to consider the possibility of access to fire and coal in order to regulate the heating of the container.
2. The weight of a filled cauldron is quite large. If a fire is lit on damp or frozen soil, then under the influence of temperature its density may change, the legs will go into the ground and the tripod will change its inclination. A design without a suspension system can even topple the boiler due to the shifted center of gravity. In order to avoid troubles, you need to place pieces of board under the legs in advance or weld small plates to them.
3. You should not place the legs of the product in a fire, since heating the metal can cause its deformation, and touching a hot part will lead to burns.

What is a cauldron

When preparing pilaf, lagman or shurpa, it is not enough to stick to the recipe; it is important to use certain utensils. A cauldron is a hemispherical product made of cast iron or aluminum. It is used to prepare many dishes of Caucasian cuisine. This cookware is rightly called universal. Food cooked in a cauldron turns out crumbly, aromatic and amazingly tasty.

A gas oven and a regular stove are not suitable for a cauldron - a container of more than six liters will not warm up, and if it warms up, you will have to wait a very long time. In addition, the pots have an unstable bottom, so placing them on the stove is unsafe. The cauldron is lowered directly inside so that the heat is evenly distributed along the walls.

Pots come in small (2–8 liters) and large (9–30 liters).

It is important that the cauldron has thick walls - then the temperature is well maintained and the food does not burn. Traditionally they are made of cast iron, but aluminum versions are much lighter.

If you have a cauldron, but no stove, then it’s time to choose the appropriate option. The reliability and functionality of the oven will affect the quality of the finished dishes.

Preparation of material

Preparatory work and assembly are carried out in the following sequence:

1. The pipe sections must be the same size and range from 150 to 200 cm. Using a saw, give them equal length;
2. The loop of one of the bolts is slightly loosened with pliers. The loops of the remaining 2 bolts and the top link of the chain are threaded into it. Then the loop is clamped again with a hammer to ensure the reliability of the structure;
3. The ends of the bolts with screwed nuts are inserted into separate sections of pipe. If the bolt enters the cavity freely and dangles, use a hammer to flatten the pipe above and below the nut;
4. To hang the pot, one of the steel hooks is put on the lower link of the chain, and its upper loop is clamped with a hammer. This ensures that the hook does not come off at the most crucial moment;
5. A second hook is inserted into a chain link located 3–4–5 links from the top and the loop is also secured with a hammer. The design will allow you to lift the pot by hooking several chain links to the lower loop.

The resulting tripod folds easily. Adjustment of the height of the suspension is possible not only due to the chain, but also due to the sliding and spreading of the supporting reinforcement.

Adjustment of the height of the suspension is possible not only due to the chain, but also due to the sliding and spreading of the supporting reinforcement.

Another option for a homemade tripod is made from pieces of DIN rail. In this case, it is useful to make the legs consisting of 2 parts, which will allow you to obtain a more compact product. The halves of the supports are fastened with wing bolts, and at the top the legs are connected with metal wire.

A stronger structure will be made from a steel profile pipe. The upper parts of the supports are bent to form a shoulder and fixed between two steel plates fastened with a pin. It is impossible to simply bend profiled steel, so you will have to cut out the corners, bend them at the cut, and then fasten them by welding. The heaviness of the resulting product and the need to think through reliable fastening of the arms between the plates limit its use. It is better to focus on a simpler and more easily implemented model.

A stronger structure will be made from a steel profile pipe.

Product made from wheel rims

Aesthetics are not always important in stove design. There are cases when the bet is made only on the functionality of the device. An example of folk art is a device consisting of two wheels. The disc septum is usually shifted to one side. The lower disk is positioned so that its partition is as low as possible. At the top disk it is completely removed.

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The discs are aligned coaxially and connected by welding. The lower partition plays the role of a grate. The cavity of the two disks is the firebox. All that remains is to cut a hole in the side for the door, weld the handles and legs, and you can use the homemade device.

Simple and clear design

Kinds

The cauldrons have a classic hemispherical shape. You can cook a delicious dish in them only if you have a stand. They come in various shapes and types. Let's take a closer look at some of them.

Trivet

One of the most budget-friendly and popular options is a tripod. This support under the cauldron has the shape of a circle with three guides diverging from it. Strong fixation is ensured thanks to the precise shape of the product. The stability of the model depends on the legs, which are located at a slight angle.

Tagana has its own subspecies. The model can be built-in or mobile. It is much more convenient to purchase a collapsible version. Manufacturers did not forget to take care of decorating the device. Sometimes artistic forging in the form of simple patterns is used to decorate supports.

Despite all the advantages, the tripod also has its disadvantages. For a strong fixation, you need to find a flat surface. On hillocks and hummocks the cauldron will rock and there is a risk that it will tip over.

Four-legged design

With additional support, the four-legged stand provides a stronger, more stable fit. The product can be of several varieties: there are prefabricated and dismountable options. The design features allow you to install quite heavy dishes. You don't have to worry about the food accidentally turning over. To knock over a cauldron, you need to really try. The disadvantage of the stand is its high price and heavy weight.

Grill holder

With the help of a cooker, you can slowly simmer food. The product looks compact and miniature. It consists of a square shape and several legs that provide a strong hold. Thanks to its small size, the stand is quite stable. The podkaznik can be used both for the fire and for the table. The disadvantages of this variety include its small height. The cook will not be able to stir the contents while standing; he will need to bend over and squat each time.

Car disassembly for the stove

A stove for a cauldron can be assembled with your own hands from disks from a car. This is a very interesting option, made from what you have in the garage.

To create a small stove, old wheels from passenger cars are used. It is necessary to understand that such a stove with a cauldron is massive and heavy, but, despite all of the above, the metal does not burn out for a long time.

How to properly install a cauldron on a stand

Before lighting a fire or turning on the gas, you need to make sure that the cauldron is correctly supported and stable - you will have to stir the food repeatedly during cooking. If food is being cooked over a fire, there must be a possibility of smoke escaping, and if not a tripod is used, the stand should not be placed tightly to the ground.

Before lighting a fire or turning on the gas, you need to make sure that the cauldron is correctly loaded onto the support and is stable.

In nature, first of all, the tripod is firmly installed in the ground, without any utensils

Given the unevenness of the surface, it is important to fix the stand and level it as much as possible. For better heat concentration, the fire ignition area can be lined with bricks or stones

It is worth remembering that the fire must not only be concentrated in one place, but also provided with sufficient oxygen.

When installing a cauldron, it is better to ensure that the flames do not touch the dishes themselves.

Before installing the cauldron, you need to light the fire until it burns steadily. When installing a cauldron, it is better to ensure that the flames do not touch the dishes themselves - firstly, the food will burn in the places where they touch, and secondly, the hot air concentrated inside the stand will warm up the cauldron much better than pure fire. The still cold dishes must be installed in such a way that it is convenient to remove them when they are hot - the handles must be freely accessible.

Operating principle of the furnace

The nomads carried a cauldron with them, but they didn’t do any tricks over the hearth: they dug a hole, lined it with clay and stones, made a shallow hole on one side from below for storing firewood, and on the other side from above - a hole through which smoke came out. Such a simple hearth worked flawlessly. A fire was lit at the bottom of the pit, and at the first stage of cooking, the flames only heated the bottom of the cauldron: this was enough to melt the fat and fry the meat. At the same time, the fire heated the stone walls of the hearth, and the rice was cooked in the heat that they slowly released.

A modern stove is the same hearth, only made of metal or brick, on a pedestal, with a chimney and a flat top surface.

Step-by-step manufacturing instructions

When all the preparatory work has been completed, you can proceed directly to assembling the tripod for the fire. It is performed using the following technology:

The pipes are cut to the required length. To connect the bolts together, you need to loosen the loop on one of them. The others dress on her. The easiest way to cope with the task is to hold the bolt itself in a vice and use a gas wrench or pliers to loosen the ring. In fact, this part of the assembly is considered the most difficult. Not only the bolts are put into the eye, but also one of the ends of the chain. By using a hammer, the ring with the parts put on it is compressed

It is extremely important that they do not fall out. Now the legs of the structure are attached. To do this, you need to insert the end of the bolt with a nut screwed onto it in advance into one of the ends of each of the pipes. Then you need to put a hook on the chain at the top of the future tripod, which allows you to adjust the height of the pot

It is located on the third link of the chain. Another hook is placed on the last link of the chain. Be sure to clamp its end. It is on this part of the structure that the cauldron will be hung.

If you have the strength and desire, the functionality of the created structure can be expanded. For example, if you drill holes in the legs and fix hooks there, it will be possible to dry shoes or place dishes close to the fire to prevent food from getting cold.

Making a tripod for a cauldron yourself is quite simple. To cope with this task, you do not need to have any special skills or knowledge. To obtain a simple, convenient design, it is enough to strictly follow the step-by-step instructions. Thanks to the efforts made, a practical, compact holder will appear, in no way inferior to store-bought options.

Mark the steel rod, making three blanks for the legs, each 60 cm long

Use a grinder to cut the rod according to the markings. Using a drill and a metal drill, drill a hole with a diameter of 5 mm in each rod along the edge

On all three legs, slightly bend the edge with the hole. Insert a small piece of wire with a diameter of 4 mm into all holes, bending it into a ring with pliers

Cut off excess with a grinder

Use pliers to align the ring in one plane

Brew it

Make a hook from a wire with a diameter of 4 mm using pliers. Attach a piece of chain of a convenient length to the hook.

What are they made of?

Depending on what material is used in the manufacture of the structure, the following options can be distinguished:

• Metal. They can be either factory-made or home-made.
• Stationary brick structures. They come in different types depending on the method of installing the cauldron; these are the classic and modified versions.

For some, the first option is the best, but for others, the brick options are ideal.

Alternative tripod solutions

Stoves for cauldrons are designed so that any cauldron will heat up evenly on all sides.

and stay steady. This is the key to proper preparation of the dish and its excellent taste.

The design of the stove under the cauldron is simple. In appearance, it resembles a cylinder that has special legs. The container fits quite deep into it. This product is coated mainly with heat-resistant paint, which ensures its resistance to corrosion.

Having such a camping attribute as a tripod under a cauldron, any traveler or summer resident will be able to prepare an excellent dinner without unnecessary fuss or any work.

If you are attracted by the romance of camping trips or like to spend weekends in nature, then you probably know that you won’t find the usual pan and stove in the open spaces. You will have to light a fire in a cauldron. It is most convenient to place this vessel (like most others) on a tripod.

What is a campfire tripod?

A tripod is a structure of three (or more) supports that are connected to each other at one point at the top. A small hook hangs from the attachment point on a chain, on which a cauldron, bucket or kettle is then hung. This is one of the most stable structures on which the dishes will not swing. This device also solves the problem of cooking in any conditions - in the forest or mountains, in frost or heat, the main thing is that there is firewood available.

This campfire tripod also has a number of advantages:

Most often it is made of stainless steel, a durable and at the same time fairly light material, which is extremely important for hiking. The tripod is not susceptible to corrosion, which means it is not afraid of precipitation. Thanks to the heat-resistant properties of the material, the device for cooking over a fire will serve you for a long time. On a tripod you can cook in any size container - large or small. It is also easy to regulate the cooking process, because the cauldron can be lowered or raised along the chain to different heights. In addition, the folding tripod for the fire is very compact and mobile - when unfolded, it is stored in a case, and, if necessary, is easily assembled

In addition, the folding tripod for the fire is very compact and mobile - when unfolded, it is stored in a case, and can be easily assembled if necessary.

How to choose a tripod?

Probably the main criterion for choosing this design is the material. As mentioned above, the best option is steel, ideally stainless. There are also cast iron and forged products, but they are not suitable for hiking due to their heavy weight. But for a dacha or at home - a good option

To ensure that the tripod serves you for a long time, pay attention to the thickness of the metal. It should not be less than 8-10 mm, otherwise the device will quickly burn out

Before purchasing, we recommend that you decide on the size of the tripod for the fire. You need to focus, of course, on the volume of the cauldron in which you intend to cook food. The small tripod, about 75 cm high, is an excellent choice for a hike involving up to five to seven people. For a group of up to 20 tourists, you will need a large cauldron and, accordingly, a large tripod with a height of 90 cm and above. By the way, it’s convenient if the tripod is equipped with not one, but two hooks. Then, in addition to cooking the dish, you can simultaneously heat the water in the kettle.

How to make a tripod for a fire?

If you have skillful hands, you can make a tripod for a fire with your own hands. It’s not difficult to make, the main thing is to stock up on the following materials:

When everything you need is on hand, you can proceed to production:

1. The mounting rail must first be cut into three different sections of one meter each.
2. Then each resulting plank must be divided in half so that you get six slats, each 50 cm long.
3. Select three from the slats that will become the upper part of the future tripod. At one end of each batten, drill two holes for the triangle wire that will hold the structure together. So we got a small tripod 50 cm high.
4. If you need to cook food for a large company and in a large cauldron, increasing the size of the tripod is easy. You just need to attach the remaining three rails to the lower ends of the slats using nuts and screws. You will get a large tripod 90-95 cm high.
5. All that remains is to attach the chain. We shape the end of the nail into a loop and put one link there.

This design is collapsible and universal.

How to do

So, how to make a stand for a cauldron - let's get started.

• The more the ring resembles a circle, the more confidently the cauldron will hold, and the more attractive the view will be,
• Welding (welding machine and skills) will be required.

We used an 8x8 mm rod as the material, but you can use reinforcement, a pipe, or a round rod. It seemed to us that it would be easier with a square rod.

For a cauldron with a diameter of 300 mm, the circumference will be 3.14 * 300 = 942 mm.

But take 10 - 30% more. The coils will overlap and the excess can be cut off.

We used a pipe bender. And with him everything is much simpler.

But you can do without it: you need two stops and a lot of time (the picture should explain). So, by rearranging the rod and bending it, you can achieve a circle.

Read also: How to make a kitchen floor with your own hands inexpensively and quickly.

Checking the diameter. Does the cauldron hold up well and not fall through? – cut and weld the ring.

The inside of the seam must be cleaned to ensure a smooth surface.

Now you need to prepare 4 “legs” in the form of the letter “g”.

The “legs” are bent downwards and the internal distance between these bends should be the outer width of the barbecue or slightly larger.

You don’t need to bend it down much, 10 - 20 mm is enough.

We clamp the rod in a vice so that the piece that needs to be bent protrudes. Heat the rod with a torch and bend it with hammer blows. You have 4 such parts. We recommend taking breaks between them, otherwise our vice will get too hot.

We also try it on the ring and check the internal size.

If the “legs” are not exactly the same or are larger in size, we file them with a grinder.

It's time to cook. Lay out the parts on a flat surface and fasten them with a “drop” of welding.

We were very worried that we would miss somewhere.

After this, weld the structure and clean the seams. If the stand is misaligned, fix it. The stand can be painted. This will make it neater (the paint will burn in places, of course, but not everywhere). We recommend using thermal paint.

The result is a do-it-yourself stand for a cauldron. We hope it will serve you for a long time.

Hiking methods for hanging a pot

There are many ways to hang a pot over a fire; let’s look at the most common ones.

Using two flyers and a crossbar

This is the most preferred option for hanging a bowler. It is quite reliable and extremely simple to manufacture, since finding a couple of branches with a fork will not be difficult even on the banks of a river or lake. Branches with flyers can not be sharpened, but simply buried in the ground.

The only important condition is that all parts of this primitive tourist structure must be damp, otherwise they will inevitably catch fire

If possible, it is advisable to have several metal hooks of different lengths in stock, on which you can hang the pot at the desired height. Hooks will not only allow you to regulate the degree of heating of the pot during cooking, but will also facilitate the process of removing the pot from the crossbar.

It is noteworthy that you can get by with just one hook with a complex bend shape. It bends easily in two directions, and this allows you to change its length.

Such a universal hook does not take up any space even in a backpack and is useful for many purposes in hiking conditions.

Using one flyer and a long pole

This method is also quite often used by nature lovers, although it is inferior in reliability to the previous option. To hang a pot using this method, you will need a long pole, that is, a fairly thick stick, and only one flyer.

The pole must be sharpened and secured in the ground. To ensure reliability, the pointed end of the stick should be pressed down with a heavy stone.

Naturally, the structure being installed must first be tested without a fire and with a pot, which is still filled with ordinary water.

The necessary stability and the required height above the flame of the fire are achieved by moving the flyer. And in this option, it is raw wood that is needed

Wooden tripod

A wooden tripod for a pot will require a piece of steel cable or metal chain, as well as a hook.

In addition, three approximately identical and sufficiently long poles are needed. A kind of pyramid is built from them, and the assembled structure is installed over the fire. The upper junction of the poles is connected with wire or part of the hanging chain.

The wooden tripod design is extremely stable and quite practical to use.

It should be especially emphasized that the phrase “make a tripod” that is often found on the Internet is absolutely illiterate. It is a tripod and nothing else - this type of tripod with three support legs is called.

In addition to the simplest hanging devices listed above, which are necessary for a cauldron, various stands for this vessel from scrap materials are often used.

Such a stand for a pot can be constructed from stones, driftwood soaked in water, leaky buckets, metal barrels, and so on.

It is also quite affordable to purchase a modern industrial tripod, not only in Moscow, but in almost any city.

But a do-it-yourself tripod for a pot is the most acceptable solution to the problem of hanging a pot.

Requirements for the grill

But before you cut and cook, you need to decide.

First of all, take a critical look at your grill: is it strong?

A cauldron with a diameter of 300 - 350 mm can weigh 10 - 15 kg together with the dish. And this does not take into account the effort when mixing (and some do it so vigorously...).

Second: the width of the grill. The cauldron should fit the width of the grill.

Third: the depth of the grill. The cauldron is held securely if the ring fits almost under the handles. And in this position, there should be space under the cauldron for firewood or coals.

Some take a smaller ring and it turns out that the cauldron is wrapped in a ring in the lower half. But this is not reliable. Remember how well a wok collapses, the same will happen with a cauldron in such a stand.

Fourth: Grill legs. Considering the weight of the cauldron and the height of the center of gravity, it must be stable.

Advantages and disadvantages

A homemade stove for a cauldron made from disks with an original design has a number of advantages:

1. It is characterized by high heat transfer and mobility. These properties turn it into a universal heating element that provides uniform heating. Compact dimensions allow the product to be transported in the trunk of a car, making a picnic, fishing, relaxing in the country or a long trip comfortable.
2. Among the operational properties, durability stands out. A guarantee that the furnace will last a long time will be low-carbon metal 3-4 mm thick made of steel 10 or 15, which is used to make wheel rims for the car. The structure will not burn during cooking pilaf, will not deform when heated, and will not become rusty after the first rain.
3. The stove for the cauldron made from disks is resistant to loads and is highly durable. Additional support in the form of a stand or legs will only enhance these advantages.
4. This is a fiery combustion furnace. The fuel for it is coal and wood, which are characterized by environmental friendliness and wide availability.
5. Manufacturing a stove does not require high qualifications. Labor intensity is minimal. Material costs are low.

Among the disadvantages of a stove made from car wheels:

1. Sheet steel cools quickly. You will have to constantly monitor the combustion process, monitor its intensity and fuel supply.
2. The oven is too low. For comfortable use it is necessary to build a stand. These are additional labor costs and materials.

Date: September 5, 2015

We make a simple stove for a cauldron from metal

Before you begin, you need to measure the circumference of the cauldron; the dimensions of the oven depend on this value.

Materials . For work we need thick sheet steel. You can also use an old gas cylinder, a piece of thick-walled pipe, or an old cylindrical washing machine.

We will make the legs from metal corners or tubes.

Tools:

• a machine for cutting and working with metal or a hacksaw;
• drill;
• hammer;
• welding machine;
• protective suit and mask for welding.

It is better to work in the fresh air.

Stages of work:

1. We take measurements.
2. Using a grinder, cut out a rectangle according to the drawing. The long side should be equal to the circumference of the cauldron (see drawing).

• On one of the long sides we mark holes for the smoke to escape. This will be the top of the oven.
• We cut a hole in the bottom of the sheet into which we will then load fuel.
• We also cut out a circle, it will serve as the bottom for the oven.
• We make a cylinder from the resulting part.
• We make supports and legs for the future stove.
• Let's start welding
• Paint with heat-resistant paint in several layers.
• The oven for the cauldron is ready.