Interesting ideas, implemented by the skillful hands of summer residents, transform outdated items into extraordinary creations needed in the household. Products made from old car wheels have become notable for making at home. They are used to make stoves, smokehouses, animal feeders and many other necessary things for the garden and home. But the most popular among owners are the oven and grill for barbecue.
Types of barbecue designs made from disks
Based on the principle of operation, a grill made from a truck disk is similar to a homemade one made from a cylinder or barrel. It is used in the following variations:
- grill on skewers or grill;
- barbecue with a lid to preserve the juiciness of the meat;
- hob for a pot, frying pan, cauldron or kettle;
- hot smokehouse.
The simplest design is a barbecue. It can be made from one car wheel without additional work. The shape of the wheel itself is a ready-made container. They simply put logs or coals in it and light a fire.
If you use two car wheels and carry out welding work, the product already performs several functions. Complex oven models maintain heat perfectly. Even heating ensures uniform cooking.
For smoking, the grill is equipped with a smoke exhaust. The oven is covered with a lid, which allows the wood to smolder, releasing smoke, thereby smoking the food.
Products made from 2-3 car wheels do not need legs. In this case, the height of the structure is already ideal.
Which car's wheels are best to choose?
What we used to call a disk is actually a wheel, and the disk is only a part of it. To help you understand the installation of a barbecue made from car wheels, study the types of wheels and what parts they consist of.
- Rim. This is a wide ring onto which a rubber tire is mounted.
- Boards. Located along the edges of the rim on the outer and inner sides, needed to secure the tire
- Disk. Located inside the rim. This is a round baffle with bolt holes for attaching the wheel to the axle hub. There are large holes on the disc to make the wheel lighter and for ventilation. For barbecue, discs with smaller holes are suitable, otherwise they will have to be sealed. In dismountable models, the disc is attached to the rim with bolts and can be removed. For non-separable ones, the disk will have to be cut off.
Wheels can be solid or composite. The non-separable wheel will have to be cut. The assembled wheel consists of three parts: the rim, the disk and the beads. It can be disassembled by unscrewing all the bolts.
Most cars have non-separable disc wheels. However, heavy equipment often uses discless compound wheels so that they can be doubled. You can find both. It depends on how you will make the grill and for what tasks and what wheels are available in your area.
Stamped wheels are made of steel and are heavy. Forged or cast ones are made from an alloy of aluminum or magnesium, so they are lighter. It does not matter what material the wheels are made of, as it does not come into contact with food, does not deteriorate from extreme heat, and the finishing color protects against oxidation and serves as a barrier between food, coals and metal.
A barbecue made from a truck disk will be wide and roomy. Passenger cars have a smaller diameter and reach, but they are easier to find and cheaper to buy.
Two old 18-inch composite wheels from a GAZ truck will cost 8,000 rubles. The same tractor wheel is sold on Avito for 3,000 rubles. An old 22.5-inch solid forged wheel can be purchased from 100 rubles. Stamped wheels of 13 or 15 radius sell from 100 to 500 rubles apiece. If available, you can pick it up at the tire shop for free.
Therefore, when choosing what to build a barbecue from with your own hands, focus on dismountable stamped disks from heavy equipment as a cheaper and easier-to-install option.
What kind of discs can be used to make a barbecue?
Finding unnecessary wheels will not be a problem. A grill made from a KamAZ disk is considered the most durable. The thickness of the metal from which it is made will allow the product to be used for up to 40 years.
Motorists consider the wheels from a minibus to be the most acceptable and affordable. A product made from this material will last up to 20 years.
Comment! Experts believe that the thickness of the steel of a car wheel does not so much affect the service life of the barbecue as it depends on the type of fuel. When using coal, steel burns faster.
Many summer residents with skillful hands began to use the idea of using car wheels for barbecues. Some craftsmen make not only useful and multifunctional, but also very decorative things.
Drawings of barbecues made from disks
Before making a barbecue stove from car wheels, a diagram of the future design is drawn onto paper. Before this, information about the functionality of the product is collected:
- comfortable height;
- the need for a hob for a cauldron, kettle or pot;
- the need for a chimney;
- presence of a cover.
In reality, craftsmen do without a diagram, simply study the variety of finished products or come up with their own version. Some designs are very simple, the wheel is disassembled, cleaned of dirt and rust, covered with heat-resistant paint and installed on legs. If necessary, they make a mobile grill from car wheels, this allows you to install a stove to a convenient place
Combined design
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There is another version of the furnace, in which, in addition to car rims, a steel pipe with a diameter equal to the diameter of the rims is used. It is this that is installed between two disks, and holes are made in it for the firebox and door installation. The design is obtained with a high firebox.
It should be noted that this option is no different from the ones described above in terms of design features. This stove simply makes it possible to expand the combustion zone, increasing the power of the unit itself. Like previous models, such stoves can be horizontal or vertical.
The only thing you need to pay attention to is two points:
- The thickness of the pipe walls should not be less than 6 mm.
- Welding of discs and pipes is carried out according to the rules described above.
Manufacturing methods
It’s not difficult to make a barbecue with your own hands from car rims. Before performing work, the discs are cleaned of dirt and rust with a grinder. The parts of the product are attached using a welding machine.
No welding
The simplest design of a homemade barbecue made from a car wheel does not require welding. The workpiece is cleaned, painted with heat-resistant paint and a tripod is installed using metal screws. If there are too many holes in the bottom of a car wheel, find a suitable piece of metal and make patches from it. The patches are also secured with self-tapping screws or welded.
With welding
You can make a barbecue from stamped car wheel rims using a welding machine. The hole in the bottom is closed with a piece of metal of suitable size, secured by welding.
At the top part, the bottom is sawed off and the two parts are connected to each other using a welding machine. If necessary, additional holes are drilled with an electric drill. Structures can supply:
- door and latch;
- legs;
- lid;
- grate;
- chimney;
- firebox (grid).
Product models
Step-by-step instructions on how to make a metal grill with your own hands
When making barbecues, simple and complex shapes are used. You can make it in the form of such models:
- Simple grill. Coal container - wheel. A fire is lit inside and skewers or a grill are placed on top.
- Double model. Consists of two wheels. Higher than the first option, you can place a cauldron on top.
- Closed oven. It is distinguished by the presence of a door that is tightly closed when smoking products.
- Universal model. Combines all possible functions. Additionally, a chimney can be installed.
The grill can be with or without legs. A simple grill needs a stand, but in double and triple designs, this function is assigned to the lower disk.
The procedure for making a simple grill:
- The old disk is prepared for work: traces of rust and paint, if any, are removed, and the surface is cleaned with a metal brush mounted on a drill or grinder. In general, they give an aesthetic appearance.
- The insides are cut out from one side to form a “cauldron”.
- Holes in the bottom that are too large, through which coals can spill out, are reduced by welding an additional disk made of sheet steel. They should not be closed completely so that air can circulate freely.
- Legs made of metal rods or profile pipes are welded on the sides. A convenient height is 40−45 cm. The structure must be stable.
- Sharp cuts are cleaned, and a grill is installed on top. Handles are welded for carrying.
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What tools and materials will be needed
To build a barbecue from machine disks, you need to prepare tools and materials:
- rims from car wheels;
- welding machine or drill (if the structure is not supposed to be welded);
- welding electrodes:
- protective clothing, mask and gloves;
- pieces of metal for patches on the bottom (if the holes are too large);
- Bulgarian;
- metal profile with a cross section of 2-3 cm for legs, length 1.5-2.4 m (the length depends on the number of legs and the height of the structure).
Additionally you will need a hammer, screwdriver, drill, screws, level, file, pliers
Fire safety rules when installing homemade stoves
Compliance with fire safety rules is the most important aspect when operating and manufacturing homemade stoves. This equally applies to factory-made stoves.
The surfaces of ovens are very hot - this can cause ignition of flammable substances. As for disk stoves, they do not have an ash pan; ash with particles of hot coals can spill through the grate. To collect them, it is necessary to install a container of appropriate diameter to prevent the entrainment of hot particles.
An important factor is the presence of a firebox door. A closed door slows down the combustion rate of the fuel load and prevents the escape of hot particles and sparks.
When building a sauna stove from disks or a sauna stove, combustible building structures must be located at a safe distance from hot surfaces and shielded with a layer of fireproof material. Fireproof material must have a low thermal conductivity coefficient. The location of the stove in the garden or country house is not recommended near combustible structures and materials.
It is better to choose a free space without strong wind load for the installation location. This will prevent the spread of sparks in the event of firewood falling out or the stove falling. You cannot construct furnaces from disks to operate on waste oil or in long-term combustion mode. The properties of special steel are such that complete sealing of a welded joint can only be checked using special methods and non-destructive testing equipment. The presence of leaks will result in the leakage of highly toxic components of the burning oil or the release of smoke and carbon monoxide, which are hazardous to human health.
How to make a barbecue from car rims with your own hands
A simple design option is made from one piece. More functional barbecue models are made from two disks. Work order:
- A disc is removed from a car wheel. Using a grinder or a metal brush, it is cleaned and painted with heat-resistant paint. Cut off the excess inner part, leaving only a pot-shaped container. The central hole is sealed with a metal patch, welded in several places
- Legs with a height of 40-60 cm are attached to the bottom. The optimal height of the legs, according to experts, is 40-45 cm, which results in the most stable structure
How to make a barbecue grill from a wheel disk with your own hands
The simplest design of a barbecue made from car wheels on three legs. The product will require:
- disk;
- three legs made of metal profile 40-60 cm long;
- metal sheet 20*20 cm for patching;
- Bulgarian;
- welding machine;
- electrodes.
To protect hands, workers wear gloves. The face is covered with a welding mask. The procedure for making a barbecue grill:
- The disc is removed from the car wheel. Clean the surface from dirt and rust. The container is painted with heat-resistant paint for metal
- Turn the bottom upside down. A patch is made from a metal sheet in the central hole.
Attention! When carrying out welding work, be sure to wear a protective suit, helmet and gloves. Compliance with safety measures will prevent an accident from occurring.The patch is attached by welding in several places, its purpose is to prevent coal from falling out of the firebox
- The legs are evenly distributed over the surface and welded to the bottom. Three legs 40-60 cm long are made from a metal profile
The simplest design of the grill is ready. If desired, cover the top with a net.
Video instructions for making a barbecue from a car disk:
How to make a barbecue for a cauldron from disks with your own hands
A multifunctional grill is made from a KAMAZ wheel. If you cannot find such a part, use car wheels from a minibus or cars.
Attention! The wheel rim for a barbecue should be made of cast steel, not aluminum alloy.
To work, you will need two car wheels. The procedure for making a barbecue for a cauldron:
- Old car wheels need cleaning. The middle of one disk is cut out. Using a grinding machine, notches are made in several places and knocked out with a hammer.
- The two parts are welded to each other around the circumference. The partition of the second disk is the bottom of the oven. To ensure that the cauldron heats up properly, make a hole for storing firewood. The resulting piece of metal is used as a door. A bolt is attached to the part; it functions as a handle. The hinges are made from nuts that are welded to the container and the door on one side. Using a bolt, screw the door into the nuts. On the resulting container, mark a rectangle (door) in the central part of the structure with a marker and cut it out with a grinder
- The grill is turned upside down. A sheet of metal is applied to the central hole and its size is measured. Cut out the flap and weld it. This is done to prevent the coals from falling out. The legs are welded around the circumference to the bottom at equal distances. Three sections of 80 cm each are cut from the metal profile, but the length may be less
- Two nuts are welded on each side in the upper part. A metal rod 10 mm thick is inserted into the resulting holes. It is bent into a rectangle - these are handles. Before covering the product with heat-resistant metal paint, the grill is heated
How to make a barbecue grill from wheel rims with your own hands
It’s easy to make a barbecue grill from an old car wheel. To do this, follow the instructions:
- The rim of the disc is sawed off, leaving only the bowl. Bolts are attached to the legs so that they are screwed into a nut welded to the base. In order for the legs to be unscrewed, a nut is welded to the metal profile into which they are screwed
- The central hole on the bottom is covered with a metal patch. The patch is made from a sheet of metal; for example, burner plugs from an old gas stove fit perfectly
- The grill is turned over on its legs. To make it function as a grill, a steel grate is added on top. It is measured to size and laid on top of the grill. Using a grinder, cut off the metal mesh according to the markings and strengthen the sidewalls with a metal rod with a diameter of 7-10 mm
Brazier and grill from one car wheel
One old disk can be used to create a stylish hearth with a removable grill grate.
It is enough to weld the legs, paint and make a metal grille of the same diameter. The small diameter disc on three high legs is convenient to carry to the desired location and put away for storage. Making a grille with handles will take the most time, although it is quite possible to choose a suitable purchased option and adapt it.
Before painting, you need to thoroughly clean the surface, and afterward, do not forget about calcination. Following the application technique will prevent the paint from peeling off during further use.
For greater comfort, instead of legs, the old disk is mounted on a stand, which is screwed to a wooden base on wheels. In this case, the wood is treated with Danish oil, which can be purchased at a specialized knife-making store.
An interesting, but more labor-intensive option made from a large-diameter disk welded to a stand with a hanging grate on chains, which, if necessary, can be replaced with a cauldron.
Decorating the barbecue
To make the product last longer, it is painted with heat-resistant paint. Before painting, the grill is fired. Hardening increases its service life.
There are many options for decorating a barbecue. Using a jack, they make an unusual suspended structure with a lifting mechanism. If necessary, raise the bowl and fry the kebab; in the lowered position, set the cauldron for preparing pilaf or shurpa.
When painting, use protective glasses and gloves, spray paint from a can at a safe distance
A variety of barbecue designs made from machine discs is shown in the photo below. Execution depends on the master. They make movable barbecue structures, attach a spit and grates. They even manage to make a smokehouse and a roasting pan.
Place a cauldron or kettle on the cut middle of the disk; they heat up perfectly
The grill is decorated with forged elements. A spring shock absorber is used as a leg. This continues the theme of car parts.
A twisted metal rod is bent into openwork shapes and attached to the disk
Openwork sinuous legs can give the product an excellent appearance. Such a barbecue will attract the attention of guests on vacation.
The decorative barbecue can be used as an open hearth and admire the play of flames in the evenings
Mobile structures on wheels are quite popular. As soon as the craftsmen do not play with this idea. They install the wheels on a metal rod, build a wooden box for them, there are many options.
A section is prepared from a stainless steel rod with a cross section of 4-7 mm along the diameter of the barbecue and bent into a circle
It has become very fashionable to install a fireplace on the veranda or in a recreation area. The car disk is installed on a pre-prepared site and covered with brick or decorative stone. Fireclay bricks are laid on a flat surface, and a prepared and painted disc is installed on it.
A stone table and wooden benches are installed around the hearth.
The open hearth is made in the form of gabions. This modern exterior decoration is perfect for framing a barbecue.
A metal mesh is welded from a rod with a cross-section of 7-10 mm to hold massive cobblestones
Portable barbecue of complex design made from car disks
A metal barbecue made from car wheels, made by a craftsman with imagination, can serve as a source of pride for him. Despite the simplicity of its design, such a stove is a multifunctional device: it is a grill or barbecue, a convenient stand for a cauldron, and a decoration for a relaxation area in the garden. In the photo you can see the design of the miracle stove with forged elements, and the fire-breathing Darth Vader.
Such a fireplace is not very heavy, so it can be installed in any convenient place on the site or taken with you into nature. A special feature of the design is the use of 2 identical disks from the wheels of a passenger car. The material must first be prepared for work: cut out or cut out the middle of one of them so that only the rim remains.
Install the disks from the car in this order:
- place the whole one at the bottom, placing it with the cap down;
- Place the one from which the central part was removed on top.
The upper part of the structure must be positioned so that the rib remaining after removing the hood is located on top, creating a partial overlap of the furnace roof. It is on this that you can lay a grill grate or place a cauldron and a kettle. The sides from the top of the rim will hold the cauldron in the desired position.
Weld the upper and lower parts of the grill along the circumference. So that when using the product you do not have to remove the dishes placed above the fire each time, you need to cut out a door in the side of the oven. Mark and cut out a rectangle of a convenient size so that there is a threshold about 10 cm high above the grate (bottom of the firebox). This will prevent the coals from falling out when the door is opened.
Other hole parameters can be arbitrary. In principle, everything can be seen in the photos provided.
The cut piece must be equipped with loops on one side and a latch on the opposite side. For these purposes, you can use ordinary metal fittings (latches, hooks, door hinges, etc.). Small parts can be attached using a welding machine or bolts and nuts.
In order to raise the barbecue to a height convenient for cooking, you need to weld 3-4 legs from the bottom from sections of angle or corrugated pipe. It is most convenient to place these parts inside the rim, the slope of the walls of which will give the structure grace and stability, ensuring the divergence of the lower part of the supports. If desired, the master can solve the problem in another way, by welding a single leg in the center of the structure and complementing it with a wide and heavy base.
Here's another idea on how you can do everything without welding:
After burning off the remaining old paint and applying a heat-resistant coating, the barbecues can be considered ready for use. If desired, you can supplement the design with supports for placing skewers over the neck of the grill, handles for easy carrying and other necessary little things.
Self-made hearths of different types will simplify the process of cooking over an open fire. Each option can become the heart of a friendly company both in nature, in the garden, and in the gazebo. The relatively safe design of portable models requires their installation on non-combustible materials if the floor in the recreation area is wooden. Especially for this purpose, you can lay out the fireplace area with bricks or paving slabs.
Advantages and disadvantages of barbecues made from disks
Like any design, a gazelle disk grill has a number of advantages and disadvantages. Product advantages:
- availability of materials;
- the base of the car wheel is made of fire-resistant thick steel, which increases strength;
- the choice of car wheel sizes allows you to make a barbecue of any diameter;
- due to the properties of steel, the furnace has high thermal conductivity and heats up quickly;
- long service life from 20 to 40 years;
- the item is compact, easily fits in the trunk, and can be transported outdoors;
- multifunctional design;
- ease of manufacture.
Along with the advantages, the grill, like any other thing, has a number of disadvantages. These include:
- a low product leads to weak draft and increased smoke;
- very small firebox;
- You can only place 4 skewers, only for a small company.
Manufacturing
What can be done using a minimum set of materials and tools? A practical and durable metal grill for kebabs on skewers using old car rims. Let's take the simplest design of a barbecue consisting of two wheels. This design of the barbecue grill is very convenient, since a large amount of air will circulate inside it, which, in turn, contributes to the rapid combustion of the coals. On top of such a grill you can fry kebabs on skewers, or you can place the cauldron on a steel stand and cook soups in the air - the shape of the wheel rim contributes to this. It turns out to be a stove.
Consider the drawing of a barbecue using disks and its stages. A partition is cut out in one of the old stamped car rims with a cutter, and then the two rims are welded together using a welding machine. The design of the future disk grill is similar to a barrel, closed at the bottom and top. If the holes in the bottom of the car disk are too large, weld a small plate using a welding machine, otherwise the coals of the fire will fall out of the stove.
The grill can be made from one rim on which the grill mesh rests. The main thing is to follow the steps.
Firebox door
A barbecue made from machine discs requires a door opening so that it can be closed
This is especially important if you plan to install it on a steel stand and use a cauldron for cooking. If you do not plan to use the cauldron, then this step can be skipped.
Therefore, according to the drawing, a hole should be marked in the future barbecue. The bottom edge of the homemade barbecue door should not reach the very bottom of the hearth of the craft. The cutout of the rectangle should be 10-15 centimeters above the hearth. This is to ensure that the fire coal does not spill out of the grill from the discs and does not cool down. Cut out a rectangle for the hole, which will be the door. Using tools, hinges are attached to the bolts, fitting them to the wall. With their help, the door becomes a movable element of the barbecue structure. Thanks to it, the fire inside will burn long and intensely. It is necessary to make a valve and a handle. The latter will work well from the same bolt and nut.
Making supports
If the barbecue grill is made from a pair of stamped car disks, then in order to stand firmly and not fall over, it will need supports. They are also necessary for stability if you plan to install the cauldron on a steel stand and use it. Legs for a barbecue made from car disks must be of a certain length. The height of the device is calculated - 60-70 cm, adjusting to the height of the grill cook in the barbecue area. This way you can calculate the length of the legs of the device.
Since the bottom part of the craft is round, you can make only three legs. The structure will not be able to collapse and will even withstand a cauldron. The legs are made of profiled pipe and welded using a welding machine to the lower part of the barbecue.
Pens
Handles are the last element of the barbecue made from machine disks. We can say that the disc structure is ready for use, but if you plan to transport it, you need to weld the handles. They are also welded from pieces of pipe or any other metal using a welding machine. You can use bolts and nuts. Using the handles, you can easily pour out the coals of the fire from the grill.
A barbecue grill made from wheel rims should be thoroughly cleaned to remove soot from the welding device. You can use heat-resistant paint to decorate the outside of your barbecue grill.
Recommendations
Before making a barbecue from rims, they first carefully study ready-made designs, analyze, collect all the best and begin work. When performing work, be sure to follow safety rules. Wear goggles, gloves and protective clothing.
When using a grinder, the disc is directed at a right angle to the object. This rule will prevent it from breaking and scattering fragments.
A barbecue made from a car wheel must be equipped with legs to increase traction and allow smoke to escape better. 2-3-tier products can be installed on a substrate made of heat-resistant brick or stone. The disadvantage of this decision will be weather conditions. Rain or snow will slow down the heating process of the coals.
Work order
When analyzing how to make a barbecue at home from car rims, there are 4 main stages. This means the simplest and most classic model. Although there are a lot of options here.
First stage
The holes in the stamped wheel rim should be welded. This is necessary in order to prevent coals from spilling. Use pieces of 3 or 4 mm sheet metal. Patches are pre-cut from it according to the diameter of the holes.
There is no need to completely weld all the holes. It's better to use wire. This ensures air circulation.
Second phase
Welding legs to a barbecue made from a wheel rim. Standard quantity - 3 pieces
Here it is important to consider how you plan to use the product, whether stationary or portable. In the first case, the legs are welded directly to the disk from the wheel
If you plan to take the barbecue grill with you periodically on trips, and it must fit in the trunk of a car, then it is better to make the legs removable. The simplest option is to weld pieces of pipes, making them into kind of nests for the legs. The latter are then simply inserted into them. For this, pieces of 25 x 25 profile pipes are used, and the legs themselves (removable) are made from 20 x 20 pipes. Bolts, studs, and so on are used as clamps.
If you want the legs not to be pressed too much into the ground, it is recommended to weld nickels to them.
Third stage
Making stands for skewers and handles. To make the product truly versatile, it is enough to also equip it with a stainless steel grill. This way we also get a barbecue.
Craftsmen recommend that when making a barbecue from a car wheel with your own hands, use 10- or 8-mm wire for the handles. It bends easily, so giving the required shape is not difficult. For fastening to the body, use appropriate nuts, which are put on the ends of the wire, then they are welded.
Fourth stage
All that remains is to give the product a beautiful aesthetic appearance. To do this, using a grinder, the structure is cleaned and painted with heat-resistant paint. The best result can be achieved using a spray gun or special cans of special paint, but you can get by with a regular brush.
Making a barbecue yourself takes literally a few hours and requires a minimum of financial expenses. Especially when there are rims in the garage or at the dacha that are no longer needed, but it’s a shame to throw them away. At the same time, a grill made from disks is truly universal and will allow you to diversify your menu with dishes on an open fire, if you want kebab, please, grilled fish or meat, pilaf, fish soup and much more. All this is available with a homemade design from car rims. Plus a neat appearance, beautiful design and ease of maintenance.
