Tuesday, May 18, 2010

One For Da Guys

Vegetable Skewers on my Wheel of Fire BBQ

I love the gals in these blog post parties, but every once in awhile I think us guyz need to examine our masculine side. No I don't mean grab a beer and scratch something. I mean a manly topic. you know. Grill something. Just in time for Memorial Day and Father's Day!
Below is a grill I made out of a truck tire wheel. I have taken it to BBQ's and beach parties. And it drove over the competition!
IT was easy to make- I just put four "Capita" Furniture legs from IKEA through the holes of the wheel, and tightend them. Then I made an "ash catcher"- First I put a disposable aluminum pie tin to cover the axle hole, and then for the coals, I cut out some hardware cloth. Just measure out the cloth slighty bigger than the wheel in circumfrence, and push it down- this is where your coals will sit. And for topping it of I bought a replacement grill for a Weber BBQ, but you could use those old ones off of those disposable BBQ's as well. And I put a big metal tray on the bottom to catch any ash that might fall through! There you have it- a BBQ Grill that's ready to roll! And it is unique. Perfect for the beach or tailgate parties.




9 comments:

Tina Schiefer said...

....and you didn't rattle can it Heirloom white!!!!

Love it! Great conversation starter!

Keep joining the parties!

Decor To Adore said...

Oh what a great DIY project. You are one clever and crafty guy.

KayC. said...

What a great idea!

Lisa Nelsen-Woods said...

My family went camping a lot. Most of the campgrounds we went to used old tire rims as fire rings.

Tricia O'Neill said...

Rob....I have some questions for you. Would it be possible to email you directly?

Susie Q said...

Brilliant man and I am NOT going to show this one to my hubby!

Robj98168 said...

Patina Marie- Nope- Natural color for me!

Laura- Awwww Shucks

KayC- Thanks!

Condo- If only I could find a tractor wheel= outdoor fire pit!

VeryIrie-Thanks- Your lamp project turned out way cool... I may have to borrow that one!

Tricia- Sure my email is robj98168@yahoo.com

SuzyQ- Why not????

Cheap Like Me said...

This is cool! I think my husband might like it for a forge ...

Robert Smith said...

Really a great idea, Great conversation here.Thanks for the ideas.