How to Build a Grill Out of a 55-gallon Drum

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If you have ever considered how to build a grill out of a 55-gallon drum, here are some simple directions:

take a 55 gallon drum and mark it off in quarters using masking tape
cut out one of the quarters using a hacksaw (this will become your grill’s lid)
weld some angle iron in a rectangular shape to the grill’s oil drum for support.
tack down a piece of metal mesh to the grill to act as your grilling space.
If you want to add legs to your grill, use two pieces of 1×2 steel

Now that you know how to build a grill out of a 55-gallon drum, it’s time to get started.

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