Brazier "suitcase": original ideas for your site

With the approach of warm days, not only summer residents, but also many citizens, think about leaving “for shish kebab” with family and friends. It is worth paying attention to the portable folding metal structure in the form of a suitcase. Such a brazier can be cooked in a very short time even in the yard, with a minimum of tools required.

Folding brazier - it's just an indispensable thing for a picnic in nature. It is good when not only the kebab is home-made, but also a brazier. After all, often bought a portable roaster does not serve more than one season. And if we talk about more dimensional structures, their value leaves much to be desired.

Among the indisputable advantages of compact folding barbecues are the following:

• compact assembled;
• ease;
• reliability;
• mobility (folding barbecue "suitcase" is easily transported in the car, and during the cold season can be stored in the utility room, protected from the effects of precipitation);

• affordable assembly design;
• durability (if using stainless steel);
• safety in operation (even in case of fire, the thick metal will not engulf the fire - the steel will only heat up, therefore a fire can be prevented);
• affordable cost of construction (metal is cheaper than such types of building materials as refractory bricks or stone);
• speed of installation (with all the necessary materials, welding machine and minimal skills, a compact brazier can be made in just a few hours, and it can be operated just a day after painting);

Doing the brazier "suitcase" with your own hands, or buying it in the store, you should take into account possible shortcomings.

And if you use a metal that is too thin for the construction of a shashlik maker, then there is a possibility that the walls may be deformed. It is better to give preference to reliable and heat-resistant stainless steel.

Braziers in the form of a suitcase are collapsible (consist of separate elements) or with a removable brazier of a solid case. The minimum recommended size of barbecue for a small company is 60x30 cm, and height - 15–20 cm. On such a grill fit about 6-8 skewers.

Brazier in the form of a folding suitcase, as a rule, consists of the following elements:

• bottom;
• frames from the corners;
• longitudinal and lateral sides;
• grate;
• legs;
• fasteners.

As for the sizes, they can be different. The compact “marching” brazier usually has a length of 60 cm, a width of 30 cm and a height of about 60 cm. The notches for placing skewers are usually placed 10 cm apart, and the distance from the fire should be at least 20 cm.

For a large company for a picnic, it is better to use the large-scale construction of a small suitcase for barbecue. Its length in a disassembled state can reach 80 cm, and when assembled, the thickness is 5 cm.

For example, can be adapted as a “case” an old suitcase or large sports bag. Based on the size of the cover, you should plan and the size of the barbecue. In almost all designs, the skewers and grill grates are placed inside the brazier-diplomat, and the coals, meat and dishes can be packed separately.

Of particular interest among summer residents are designs of stainless metal with a thickness of 2–3 mm. Bottom is better to strengthen, making of 5-mm metal, as this part of the barbecue is most exposed to high temperatures.

No less durable and reliable steel grills, as well as structures made of sheet iron and refractory metals. Anyway the selected metal should be light, durable, non-toxic, resistant to corrosion and have a high melting point.

For practical construction barbecue Experts recommend using stainless steel sheet or heat-resistant steel with a minimum thickness of 2 mm. The thicker the metal, the more durable the grill will bebesides, it will keep the heat longer, which means that the meat will cook faster.

For the legs of the construction, 10 mm reinforcement is used. Of the tools is to prepare a hacksaw for metal, Bulgarian, tape measure, jigsaw, drill, grinding machine and fasteners.

For the manufacture of "suitcase" will require the minimum skills of a welder.

• The bottom is sawed out of the sheet of iron, and about 10 cm in diameter is made on the sides with the help of a drill.
• The sidewalls are cut and bent inward (in the drawing this is a dashed line). So that they are bent without any problems, they should be placed with fasteners or welding of a loop between the bottom and the walls.
• Next, removable walls are cut from the end, which are inserted when assembling the brazier in the sides and bottom. For this, thin cuts are made from the side, as shown in the diagram.
• 4 nuts for future legs of a design are welded to the bottom. To do this, you will need 4 bars of reinforcement 60 cm long.

• For convenience when carrying should be welded to the bag handle.
• It can be closed on a special retainer or a regular hook, bolted to the wall. This part is necessary so that the suitcase does not fall apart and does not open during transportation.
• To make the result look aesthetically attractive, it is possible to cover the “suitcase” with heat-resistant paint in cans, which is able to withstand temperatures up to + 600ºС and does not deform.

When choosing steel for the future brazier It is worth paying attention to heat-resistant sheets, and not heat-resistant. These are completely different materials. Heat resistant alloy resistant to corrosion in normal conditions and at high temperatures. But it is not at all resistant to physical deformation, so there is a chance that after the first use of a homemade barbecue its elements can “twist”, and then return the design to the assembled form will not work.

For the folding barbecue "suitcase" you need exactly heat-resistant steel.

In order to transport a structure in the trunk of a car, it is worth shortening the legs of the structure to 50 cm. Aluminum barbecue feet are not recommended., which are unstable and easy, because the design can roll over, which can cause a fire.

If it is not possible to use a welding machine, it is worthwhile to connect the details of the design according to the “into groove” assembly. To do this, on the side parts are made protrusions similar to the letter "G". After the grinder cuts out all the details, it is necessary to grind the metal edges in order not to cut.

To grill "suitcase" served as many seasons as possible, you should take care of its protective processing, as well as proper storage and operation conditions. It is recommended to treat the structure with anti-corrosion agents or to burnish the metal., after which it becomes resistant not only to fire, but also to mechanical damage. As a coloring experts recommend the use of silicone enamel, bought in the service station.

Wherein all moving parts must be lubricated with engine oil. The size and depth of the brazier should be sufficient so that the meat does not become charred from proximity to the heat - it is enough to keep it at a distance of 15–20 cm from the fire. The thickness of the walls of the barbecue should be at least 2 cmOtherwise, it’s just not possible to fry hard meat until tender.

The portable construction of the barbecue as a suitcase is useful not only for frying kebabs, but also serves as a source of heat, for example, if you plan to hike overnight in a tent.

You can try to make a barbecue in the shape of a suitcase with your own hands. On the Internet or on the websites of manufacturers, you can find various drawings of "suitcases" braziers. Do not neglect the step-by-step work plan so that installation proceeds smoothly and quickly. You can also make a mock-up on cardboard to make it easier to imagine how the design of a portable folding barbecue will function.

If you have financial opportunities, you can order a grill on the Internet or purchase it at one of the specialized stores, where a collapsible barbeque maker will cost from 1 to 17 thousand rubles. "Suitcase" of stainless steel will cost from 3 to 6 thousand rubles. The price depends on the thickness and quality of the metal,as well as the availability of additional elements and complex forged parts.

Video review of the "suitcase" brazier see in the video below.