Just a short post in case anyone is going to build there own DIY brick barbecue, I have been looking around for good value charcoal tray and grill sets, there is a good set being sold by Amazon at the moment that appears to be quite good value. The coals or briquettes can be purchased from DIY stores, garden centres, food stores etc. … [Read more...]
BARBECUE DESIGNS AND IDEAS
Below are three barbecue layouts with some design ideas you may wish to incorporate when you build your brick barbecue, they are straight forward 'add ons' to the basic grill rack in the building your own brick barbecue section. The first in fig 1 shows a double grill with a useful shelf which can be constructed using an ornamental paving stone or concrete flag. The second in fig 2 shows the original grill with twin shelves, again constructed using ornamental paving stones or concrete flags, the shelves are handy to store grill tools and coals on, for food preparation, or … [Read more...]
BUILDING YOUR OWN BRICK BARBECUE
Tools required :- Spade / shovel, spot board, bucket, bricklaying trowel, 150mm boat spirit level, 600mm spirit level (if you have one), lump hammer, bolster chisel, tape measure, plumb line (a length of string with a couple of nails attached), a piece of metal or rubber tube 20 - 25mm dia, soft hand brush. Building your own barbecue requires a bit of planning before you start. It needs to be built a safe distance away from anything that is flammable, and where the smoke won't fill yours or your neighbours house. To get the dimensions for your brickwork you will need your grill set, … [Read more...]
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