How to make a poker with your own hands with an adjustable handle in length.
The design proposed for consideration is well suited to:
To remove unburnt coals from the firebox;
- for mixing firewood in the firebox;
- for breaking or chopping firebrands;
- for removing ash from the ash pit.
The poker consists of the following parts:
Curved hot rolled steel strip 4x50 (mm)
circle steel diameter 10 (mm)
metal handle
rivets
Let us dwell in detail on how to make a poker with your own hands, the necessary equipment for a stove or fireplace.
1. Let's draw the outline of the poker on the metal strip, as shown in the figure.
2.
Let's drill two through holes with a diameter of 3 (mm).
3.
Bend the plate in the center at an angle of 90°.
4. Cut the steel circle to the required length. At one end we cut an M10 thread with a length of 10...15 (mm). On the other side, cut a groove 4 (mm) deep and 50 (mm) long and drill two through holes with a diameter of 3 (mm).
The poker handle can be made longer using an additional metal rod with a diameter of 10 (mm).
On both sides of the rod we cut an M10 thread, 10...15 (mm) long.
We connect one rod to the second using a special long nut.
Many of us associate cozy gatherings in nature with a fire and aromatic barbecue. The process of cooking meat over hot coals creates a soulful, but at the same time solemn atmosphere. A high-quality grill makes it easier to prepare a delicious dish.
Several types of materials are used to make this structure. This is mainly: brick or metal. How to make a barbecue with your own hands? You will find the answer to this question in our article. Presented here detailed diagrams and drawings of homemade structures.
Model project
Before you start making a barbecue, you need to decide what material this product will be made of. Experienced craftsmen suggest making an additional system of protection against climatic conditions.
A cozy gazebo with a barbecue in the country adds a piece of warmth and comfort during friendly gatherings. Here you can also hide from rain, wind and scorching sun. Partially open veranda or a terrace is ideal for solving this problem.
More experienced craftsmen, prefer complex instructions for barbecues. Here, in addition to barbecue, you can bake bread, cook food and much more. The standard parameters of such structures are:
- height 1.5m;
- width 1.6 m;
- The oven depth is from 0.6 to 0.8 m.
Before you start building such a structure, you must first make strip foundation. There may be additional niches and a spacious storage system.
Making a barbecue out of brick with your own hands is quite simple. The initial stage will be drawing up a detailed project. Next, we proceed to arranging the zero base. The size of the foundation must correspond to the dimensions of the structure.
If the fire area will be located on the street, then it is not recommended to do so here. complex structures. The optimal solution the parameters will be 0.5 x 0.8 m. Here you can place from 5 to 10 skewers with meat.
There are hundreds of drawings of barbecues on the Internet, each of which has its own characteristic features and appearance. Designs differ in type of material and size.
Metal grill
Products made of iron are especially popular. They are distinguished by their durability and aesthetic appearance.
As a rule, they are a complex two-tier composition. In the upper part there are hot coals, and in the lower part there is an ash removal system.
More simple option is a barbecue made from a cylinder. Ready product It turns out roomy and spacious. In addition to barbecue, you can cook vegetables and a lot of other food here. On one side of the cylinder they are welded using electric welding machine thin rods. In the future they will act as a grill.
For construction metal barbecue, we will need following materials and equipment:
- Bulgarian;
- thin metal rods;
- semi-automatic welding;
- electrodes;
- metal supports;
- powder paint;
- sprayer for pigment compositions.
The process of making an iron barbecue is divided into several stages:
- We mark the future hole on the surface of the barrel or cylinder.
- Next, we begin to cut along the contour top part metal base. We make shallow notches on the sides. This is where the skewers with meat will be located in the future.
- To make a lid, we attach hinges to the cut part. Next, we fix the other end of the mechanism to the side of the grill. This will help to easily open and close the structure during operation.
- At the bottom we begin to attach the support legs. The height of the base ranges from 0.5 to 1 m.
- When the product is almost assembled, you can proceed to making the grill. To do this, we weld thin metal rods to one of the side parts of the cylinder.
- We make a handle on the lid. The thicker the metal, the less it heats up.
- The finished product is coated with black powder paint. During operation, it does not burn out and does not emit harmful toxic compounds. The photo of the barbecue shows the entire sequence of the work process.
Photos of do-it-yourself barbecues
A poker is used where it is necessary to stir coals or move firewood from the edge closer to the center of the firebox.
Of course, this can be done with improvised means, but a poker is more convenient for this for a number of reasons:
- A comfortable handle allows the device to fit better in the hand, which makes the latter less tired.
- It is long enough that there is no risk of burns.
- With a poker you can not only move the logs towards the center of the flame, but also break off charred fragments, as well as remove excess logs.
Criterias of choice
There are several criteria by which you can choose the right tool:
- Material. Bronze and steel lead in this criterion. They are strong enough to provide long term services. But metals like aluminum or cast iron cannot boast of a long service life.
- Length. The optimal length is considered to be selected according to the height of the owner. As a rule, there are special tables or relationships between height and hand sizes.
- Weight. The poker should be heavy enough to move or split wood, but light enough so that your hands don't get tired when using it.
- Manufacturing. Products forged by hand are considered good. As a rule, with this manufacturing method, the metal is felt well and there are no kinks or breaks.
Making a scoop with your own hands
Manufacturing stages:
- Take a steel rectangle measuring approximately 300x50 mm.
- Cut corners at approximately 45 degrees. Where it will be working part, the cut should be slightly deeper.
- Having retreated about 10 mm from the pointed end, drill a hole with a diameter of 3 mm, after 25 mm - another one.
- At a distance of 150 mm from the end of the plate, a mark is made and the plate is bent at a right angle.
- Cut a steel circle about 400 mm long or any other convenient one. An M10 type thread is applied to one end to a depth of 10-15 mm, and two holes with a diameter of 3 mm are drilled at the other end: one at a distance of 12.5 mm from the edge, the second after another 25 mm.
- The metal plate is fixed with rivets on the circle.
- The handle is turned hollow, and a thread is applied inside to a depth of 10-15 mm. The handle is then screwed onto the threads on the circle.
Making a scoop
- From steel sheet The base for the ladle is made with a size of 22x28 cm.
- An indent of 50 and 100 mm is made from the short side, then parallel lines are drawn through the marks made.
- On the line closest to the edge, 3 cm from the other edge, two more marks are made. The next two are placed on the edge of the sheet opposite them, and the marks are connected.
- An angle is cut along the two intersecting lines.
- Steps 1-4 are repeated on the other side.
- On an anvil or other sufficiently hard and stable surface, using planks, the rear part of the future bucket is bent.
- The protrusions on the sides are bent in the same way.
- A square rod is heated in a flame until red hot, then allowed to cool slowly.
- One of the ends of the rod is firmly clamped in a vice, and a tube slightly shorter than the rod itself is put on it.
- A collar is put on the unclamped end, and several revolutions are made around the axis.
- The ends are sharpened to form cones 6-8 cm long on one and 15-20 cm long on the other.
- The long cone is bent parallel to the main handle.
- The other end is flattened on the anvil.
- Holes are drilled in the flattened end and it is bent at the desired angle.
- It is connected to the bucket using rivets.
Using a poker and scoop for a barbecue
- A poker shorter than 40 cm is inconvenient, as there is a risk of burns from the heat of the flame or coals.
- A poker longer than 75 cm is inconvenient for stirring firewood or coals.
- The poker should be light enough not to tire your hand and fit comfortably in your hand.
- The scoop is used to remove ash, wood chips or shavings from the grill.
- The handle of the scoop should be at such an angle that it is convenient to use.
- After use, the poker and scoop need to be hung on a special mount - it is usually located at the bottom of the barbecue.
- The end of the poker beak is better pointed - this will make it more convenient to chop charred logs.
- It is better if the poker has an additional spur - this will create additional convenience when pulling out extra logs or coals from the fire.
- If there are too large fragments among the coals or logs in the fire, then it is better to break them with a poker - this way they will smolder evenly, which will get rid of uncooked pieces of meat due to uneven heat.
- A poker will also come in handy if the pieces of coal are lying unevenly. This creates a temperature difference, and the meat lying closer to the top of the mound will be fried more deeply, but what is further away will not be fried.
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Unusual options
- The corners of the scoop can be made rounded rather than straight.
- A poker or scoop with a twisted handle also looks unusual.
- The head of the poker may not be at a strictly right angle, but in the shape of a crescent.
- Also, the poker head can be flattened in the plane of the handle, and not perpendicular to it.
- The scoop scoop can have a design engraved on it.
- The poker can also be made from a solid rod, then not only the handle, but also the head will be curled.
It is very nice to relax by your own fireplace! For the most convenient use, use special accessories for fireplaces. What they are, what they are really worth buying, and what you can do without, we will tell you in this article.
TO necessary accessories for the fireplace owner the following should be considered:
- care accessories. These include a dustpan and a soot broom, a poker, and log tongs;
- The protective screen is at the same time a protection against flying sparks and beautiful element interior of the room;
- a firewood basket will be useful to reduce the amount of waste in the apartment due to their use;
- serviter;
- gloves;
- buckets for ash and coal.
It is best to buy them immediately after purchasing or installing a fireplace, but before using it for the first time.
Note: Accessories for fireplaces can be replaced with some improvised means, but this will not be very convenient.
A fireplace poker allows you to turn over wood that has not burned completely. It is used to stir up smoldering coals.
A poker usually looks like a quadrangular or metal rod round shape. Its handle is made in the form of a ring for easy hanging when not in use. It happens that the handle of a poker is made with holes for each finger or made of wood, ceramics or bone with smooth curves for the comfort of the hand.
Fireplace tongs
You will need tongs to toss charcoal. Thanks to them, your hands will remain clean. Very convenient to use.
The forceps can be made in classic form or under another object (scissors, tweezers, etc.).
You will need a basket for the convenience of placing firewood for 1-2 kindlings, reducing waste from their use and storage, as well as for completing the fireplace ensemble. You can find this item called a woodpile or firewood bin. Don't let them confuse you - they are the same thing.
The basket can be made of metal or willow twigs. Consider the characteristics of the material when placing it near the fireplace.
Protective screen
A fire screen is also called a fireplace screen or grate. The names may be different, but the purpose of their use is the same - to protect the room from flying sparks. Of course, if your fireplace closed type, then you don't need a grid.
The protective screen is also installed as an additional accessory to decorate the room. They are even used in conjunction with electronic fireplaces!
The protective grille is usually made of special glass or fine metal mesh. Additional forged elements give it more charm and beauty. They can be in the form of a coat of arms, a painting, a screen.
Sometimes doors are used instead of a protective screen. Their main function is the same, but installation requires special fastenings (canopies). To install a protective screen no additional accessories no need. Even a child can install it very simply and quickly.
A server or stand for fireplace accessories can be a tall round container with decorative elements or a stand with hooks. They are rarely purchased separately, most often together with a set of fireplace accessories. Occasionally, hooks are made on the side of the fireplace specifically for tongs, pokers, dustpans and brooms.
Scoop and broom
You will need a scoop and a broom to remove ash from the fireplace after use quite often, so you shouldn’t skimp on them. It is better to immediately purchase these accessories with an attractive appearance and good quality.
Buckets for ash and coal
Of course, if you have a regular steel bucket, then you can limit yourself to removing ash from the fireplace after using it or storing coal. But if you will have the bucket in plain sight, then it is better to purchase something special, with beautiful design. You can have two buckets: one for coals if you use them regularly, and another for cleaning.
Gloves
You will need gloves to protect your hands while cleaning and re-lighting the fireplace. Do not skimp on this accessory, as burns from sparks can seriously damage and permanently disable it.
Additional accessories
TO additional accessories, which are used by fireplace owners, include the following items:
- a special vacuum cleaner for removing soot residues;
- a woodpile bag, a wood cart, a special box or basket for carrying firewood and coal;
- fur;
- match stand.
Fireplace bellows
These items and accessories are not required for purchase and the owner of the fireplace can easily do without them. But with them, using the fireplace becomes more convenient.
Vacuum cleaner for fireplace
A vacuum cleaner designed specifically for removing soot from a fireplace is very convenient to use. Its working principle is the same as yours household vacuum cleaner, but the manufacturing materials and appearance are different. Vacuum cleaners for fireplaces have increased durability, as they are made of materials that can withstand temperatures up to 50 0 high power suction and a fairly spacious container (on average about 20 liters).
There are also less advanced models designed for removing cooled ash. In this case, you will have to wait quite a long time to start cleaning.
Attention! The ash vacuum cleaner must be cleaned quickly. It is advisable that no more than 24 hours pass after cleaning.
Woodpile bag or wood cart
These accessories, as well as a special basket or box for carrying logs and coal, will be required if your warehouse with them is located quite far from the fireplace itself and carrying logs in your hands will be very inconvenient and difficult.
Furs
Furs will be useful for quickly lighting a fireplace. Appearance this accessory is impossible would be better suited to a room with a fireplace, so do not hide them, but place them or put them in a visible place.
The match stand is more decorative than a truly necessary accessory. You can buy matches at beautiful packaging so that they do not stand out from the interior of the room.
Decoupage of fireplace ignition stand
Materials for making accessories
All fireplace accessories are made from special materials that are highly resistant to heat and fire. Most often, various metal alloys (cast iron, steel) and heat-resistant glass are used for this. Additionally, they are coated with a special protective layer for better resistance to mechanical damage and high temperatures.
Metal fireplace set For the attractiveness and uniform style of fireplace sets, the items in it are usually additionally partially painted in some color. The paint is usually located on the handles of accessories, so it almost never comes into contact with fire and heat. However, special heat-resistant paints are used. Most often they are painted gold or red. Any other colors can be used according to customer requirements.
Accessory sets
Accessories for fireplaces are sold in sets. Of course, you can buy all the accessories separately, but it won't be as convenient. Buying a fireplace kit can save you time and money. In addition, it makes their use more convenient due to the presence of a serving rack or a bucket for them in the kit. All elements of the sets are usually forged and made in the same style, so they are perfect for decorating your interior.
Accessories for fireplaces The fireplace set standardly includes the following items:
- poker;
- scoop;
- brush;
- forceps;
- stand.
The best thing ready-made kits for a fireplace, buy together with a protective mesh and a basket for logs to match them. Then you will have a solid and beautiful unique ensemble that will make the fireplace area a complete work of art.
Note: Forged accessories for fireplaces – that’s not only decorative decoration rooms, but also your convenience and safety during its operation.
Only you decide what exactly you should buy and use.
Fireplace accessories
Scoop - 264 rub.
Poker - 175 rubles.
Depends on every little thing good vacation Outdoors. A scoop is necessary when cooking on the coals of a barbecue or fire; it is also useful when cleaning from ash, chips or wood shavings.
A standard forged poker or forged poker is usually a thick strip or metal rod with a curved end, and is a tool for stirring coals or wood in a hearth, stove, fireplace, etc. A convenient forged poker can have different shape. The usual standard shape of a poker is in the form of the letter G.
The standard poker size is usually 400mm - 750mm. It is not advisable to make the poker size smaller than 400 mm, since the heat from the fire will burn your hand. And when the size of the poker is more than 750 mm, it is not very convenient to use when stirring coal or firewood in the grill. A convenient poker for a barbecue should not be very long and massive. A proper stove poker should be longer and lighter. A beautiful fireplace poker can be massive or medium in size, since it also performs practical problems, and aesthetic function.