Repurposing scrap iron.

[CJ1]

If you need ideas post pictures here. I'm pretty crafty.

 

[baymule]

If you have access to heavy truck brake drums, they make good grills. Just put legs on, and weld a few pegs on the inside and cut expanded metal to fit.

The tank from hot water heaters make good BBQ pits. I have one on legs that has wheels on one end, handles on the other end to pick up and move from place to place.

You have a talent for making useful scrap items, keep it up!

 

[sumi]

Rocket stoves are awesome! We had a small, very basic one and it was so lovely as back-up when we couldn't use our electric stove due to power failures.

 

[CJ1]

I dont have access to any large trucks that are scrap. But will definitely remember that in case I ever run across them.

Sumi. You can make them pretty easy out of Used cans. I'll see if I can find a picture.

 

[MoonShadows]

OK...pardon my ignorance, but what is so great about rocket stoves? I have heard they burn hot and don't produce much smoke at all.

 

[CJ1]

You are correct. They don't produce much smoke because there is almost complete combustion. That means you are getting more bang for your buck. Smoke is basically unburnt combustible material. Since it's more efficient you end up using less wood to cook your food. Less heat is wasted. And they're easy to make and portable.

 

[CJ1]

That sounds right thank you.