How to make a brazier from a sewing machine?

A brazier from a sewing machine is a very original and unusual idea that will appeal to those who like to design everything with their own hands. In the past, older sewing machines often had a mechanical foot drive. At one time they were in great demand. However, today, with a huge selection of electrically driven devices on the market, the need for older models has simply disappeared. But do not rush to throw the rarity in the landfill, because you can give it a second life.

The most important element of all older sewing machines is the cast iron statin. It contains parts such as the drive pedal, the flywheel, as well as the device itself. This element can be an ideal option for ready-made legs for a variety of pieces of furniture. The bed often has a very beautiful appearance with an abundance of patterns, curls and other forged elements.

Due to such an attractive appearance, many people purposefully search and buy antique sewing machines., which are further transformed into all kinds of original pieces of furniture and garden design. But most often they are used precisely to create a barbecue or barbecue.

To independently assemble the barbecue, you will need to prepare the following materials and tools:

• a sheet of metal - a brazier will be made from it (the thickness of the steel must be over 3 mm);
• steel corners and pipe cuttings;
• household welding machine, as well as electrodes;
• Bulgarian;
• decorative forged elements are used to decorate the finished product (optional);
• consumable building materials - hinges, bolts, nuts and others.

First of all, it is necessary to measure the bed, on which the brazier will be attached in the future. It is best to make the dimensions of her box a little larger than the cast iron bed. Thus, it will be possible to fix steel corners by welding in the lower part of the brazier, which will fix it. Thanks to these details, such a structural element will not move during use.

It is extremely problematic to weld a steel box and a cast-iron bed from a sewing machine at home, therefore, the box can be fixed with bolts, as well as using a frame from the corners, which can be put on top of the base.

The height of the sides of the brazier should not be too high - this will reduce the consumption of firewood. However, if the sides are too low, then there is a risk that the products that are cooked on the grill will burn, because they are located too close to the coals. The optimal height of the sides is from 15 to 20 cm. It is recommended to make several small holes in the side walls of the brazier for oxygen access.

Everything prepared and cut out parts of the brazier are fastened together by welding. In the lower part, a frame from the corners is also welded, or holes are drilled in the bottom for fastening to the bed with bolts. A completely finished barbecue can be supplemented with all kinds of shelves and a stand - they will ensure the convenience of cooking.In addition, the resulting device can be decorated with various ready-made decorative elements from forging.

How to make a brazier from a sewing machine, see the video below.