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build your own BBQ grill Why spend a lot of money on an expensive commercially manufactured BBQ grill when you’ve probably got access to everything you need – plus the ability and common sense – to build your own grill. After all, spare ribs just might taste better when they’re cooked on a grill made from spare parts! The reality is that a simple charcoal or wood fired barbecue isn't that complex. You need a well ventilated place for the fire, and a cooking grate to put the food on. Here’s a plan for a grill you and your friends can put together on any sunny afternoon. To build a basic sturdy, upright rim-base grill you’ll need: Gather your materials and get started To begin, center one of the truck tire rims on a sturdy foundation. Level any uneven areas with sand – or form a cement base. Then place the three car rims on top of the truck rim, being sure they’re aligned and centered on top of each other. To create a barrier around the grilling surface, trim the sheet metal to fit half way around the top of the remaining truck rim, with the belly side of the rim down. Drill four holes to anchor the sheet to the outside of the rim. You’ll only need a few bolts to secure it. Place a sheet of aluminum or other pliable metal inside the bowl of the top car rim to hold the charcoal, but don’t completely cover the rim holes. Center the remaining truck rim onto the top car rim and make sure everything is centered and sturdy. Apply a coat of rust protective paint to the rims. Top it all off with the large round grill rack – and start cookin’!
Plan for tomorrow’s BBQs today
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