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How to Build a Mini Altoids BBQ

Sep 6, 2010 01:00 PM

Jun 30, 2015 06:14 PM

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Instructables user vmspionage demonstrates how to make a tiny bbq grill with an Altoids tin "powered by a standard-sized charcoal briquette and capable of cooking a full-size hot dog (cut down to size) or smaller hamburger patties with ease." Impressive design and execution.

Portable camping stove on a black surface.

Portable camping stove on a woven surface.

You Will Need:

1 Altoids sours tin
4x 1.5" sheet metal screws with wide heads (or 4x washers to match)
8x nuts to thread on screws
70mm metal computer fan guard (similar style to the one shown)
92mm metal computer fan guard (similar style to the one shown)*
Dremel tool with cutting wheel
Drill with bit slightly bigger than bolts
Tin snips
Pliers/Needle nose pliers
Screwdriver
Safety goggles and gloves

How To:

It's a lengthy process, but well worth it if you like to build things and cookout. Check out the full guide over on Instructables for step-by-step instructions with pictures.

Hand holding a vintage round object next to a metal tin on a wooden surface.

Hand holding a round metal grill with a spiral design on a wooden surface.

Spiral metal component being held above a mechanical device on a wooden surface.

Hand holding a small metal camping stove over a wooden work surface.

Hand holding a metal lid next to a small portable stove on a wooden surface.

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