Building an Outdoor Wok Station - High Power Burner

An overview followed by a build video of the propane burner and wok station.
This is a video of an outdoor wok station, it's powered by a jet burner that will produce a 1 foot flame that will give your Chinese cooking that real restaurant flavor.
It in action • Braised Black Bean Spa...
For more information on how to build the burner see my other video for the theory. • Make a Propane Jet Bur...
Music: Secrets of the Schoolyard by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@andrewlee4722]

This is badass. I used to own a Chinese restaurant over a decade ago and I hate cooking at home. Nothing is the same once you've cooked w/ jet burners. I've been meaning to build a stove but never got around to it. Thanks for sharing this. 👍👍

[@koruki]

A tip I can give having grown up inside chinese Restuarant’s is that you can move the ball valve so that it’s facing 6 o’clock and level it to the height of your knee cap. This allows you to have both hands while cooking and using the your knee to control the flame.

[@advantager355]

koruki I always imagined a foot pedal type valve. That way you can be like NASCAR and put your foot to the pedal and give it some gas!

[@nee-grow]

I figured the Chinese kids in the stores always did the grunt work

[@asmujigresik9082]

@@advantager355 lp L

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

I have built a lot of the pipe burners he is using, I have also built a lot of liquid propane burners in the millions of btu the orfce I use on the pipe burner is a grease zert grind the back the spring and ball fall out, it has 1/8 pipe thread use a 1/8 pipe couple welded to the bottom of pipe use.1/8 pipe for the rest

[@HD-gn1yv]

Insane build man! Taking into account that your video was made in 2016, im curious to know how well this unit ages. Can you tell us if you would make modifications after all those hours of use? Thanks a lot!

[@Patat0four]

I bet you have an amazing breath of the dragon taste with that !

[@annaarbas12155]

Wow you are super, U not only make the best cooker but also you can cook. I wish i could make a burner like that

[@454Casull]

Great video. Love your thorough explanations.

[@waltonsteve3]

Amazing work. If I only knew how to weld... I'll have to settle for a Rambo wok burner as a cheap alternative.

That’s the problem I have too. Was thinking about building a wooden frame then just put marble or granite on top but would prefer to use steel in case the timber catches on fire lmao

[@robbisson6506]

Hxh29y

[@Ian-Hall]

Awesome build. Great job.

[@AndrewWorkshop]

+Ian Hall Thank you!

[@armandorodriguez2694]

Excelente video me gusto de principio a fin, y sobre todo las papitas. Gracias

[@arcadeparty4946]

Awesome setup. Trying to decide on a burner like this or just going for the Eastman wok burner that is supposed to be "fuel efficient".

[@iLoveTurtlesHaha]

I am so jealous of your set up. XD

[@noncched6839]

You ever thought of making the burner adjustable. You could permantely mount a larger pipe with a set screw and the burner could ride up or down, I think it would be benefitial to you. Nice project, I may make one for myself. Also, one other the thing, where your current burner is you should maybe set the angle iron lip out to be able to get to the mounting hardware easier.

[@willgoodwin15]

This is sweet, looks like a nice project!

[@AndrewWorkshop]

+William Goodwin Thanks you! Really happy with it.

[@carraganklawon437]

Really Great guild! I am going to try to build one.

[@mikekerr3242]

Excellent.

[@Fonsikstw]

Very Nice i like it. Definetly i will try to built something on this shape. Greetings from Poland !!!

[@joernone]

I'm impressed.

[@manicmazin1]

That's awesome

[@fificboi]

wonder how long your gas lasts when cooking??

[@PhiLeo7973]

Super Job!

[@AndrewWorkshop]

Thanks man!

[@garcper]

Hi Andrew, I love that work, do you have any sketches or drawings with the measurements ??

[@danaolsen9603]

Really cool build and video, Andrew - nice work. I bought an Eastman Big Kahuna that does pretty good - has around 65,000 BTUs, but a little more I see now would be a little better. I'll definitely learn from your experience and expertise, and I'll make use of it when I design and build one - nice work!

[@vladimirmach6145]

50,000 BTU is perfectly sufficient for wok-hei.

[@danaolsen9603]

@@vladimirmach6145 In the experience I've gained in the last year, I agree - 50,000 BTU's is plenty to achieve "wok hei"

[@vladimirmach6145]

@@danaolsen9603 Yes. The entire Thailand and Cambodia are successfully using the KB5 burner.

[@danaolsen9603]

@@vladimirmach6145 Yes - to develop 'wok-hei' the most important things are: 1) Practice cooking often, and 2) Don't overload the wok You don't need anything else besides a wok and a decently strong burner, and practice!

[@vladimirmach6145]

@@danaolsen9603 Well, from my practice I've learned that wok-hei is achieved by two essential prerequisites: 1. Extremely hot wok. 2. Contact of the food with the flame, especially at the distant edge of the wok during tossing. As soon as the ingredients slide from the edge and are catapulted up and backwards, they must touch the flame leaking up the wok edge to ignite and wash in the fire. This enables achieving wok-hei even if a slight larger portion is being prepared. Here's how I'm doing it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWqacmhqZsh2iJI

[@davidk813]

What hole size did you drill into the pipe? The small oriface that lets out the propane.

[@Vortex493]

Excellent

[@MochaboyRC]

You are a god among men... holy wow...

[@gerrybradfield3330]

Nice job on the build here. I have a suggestion that may help you if you would like to improve the performance of the device. The burner you have designed is basically a pipe burner, and a pipe burner needs a Venturi to properly control the gas/air mixture. You can purchase a Venturi for less than $30 at Tejas Smokers.com. In your application the Venturi would be used with a #61 orifice fitting which you can also purchase there. You could then open up your present exhaust holes and you would have full control over your flame right at the Venturi and eliminate the makeshift " shutter" you are presently using.. Anyway, just a suggestion. Keep up the good work !

[@CM-xr9oq]

By design, his burn is a venturi. High pressure gas will suck in air from the bottom of the pipe. However, performance would likely be increased, if the orifice was inside the bottom of the burner pipe.

[@deltafour1212]

@@CM-xr9oq So using a high pressure regulator you don't need a shutter because air is being sucked at the bottom of the pipe? ?

[@frankenstein3163]

Noob question here. How much does your wok pan weighs ? I want light weight wok as I need to retire my thick old-school cast iron pan and absolutely love stire fry and need to upgrade cooking.

[@sangsification]

nice stand! amazing flame, how long will a 20lbs propane tank last?

[@sean7193]

do you find that this has enough btu's? legit wok stoves are also blower assisted to achieve even more btu's.

[@corylalexander]

🎶I think I'll go for a wok outside🎶

[@Trianavalle]

Hi, This is a very nice job!!! I have a question: what happens if you run this unit with a low pressure regulator? It works or not? Thank you.

[@deltafour1212]

What would you do different if any in your design, if you could do it all over?

[@MijaresDigitalSuperImagenes]

Hi. Very interesting your project. You can see the dimensions and dimensions of the furniture, how much is the ring in which the wok is mounted, what size is the drill bit with which you made the hole where the gas comes out? Thank you very much

[@noncched6839]

He made another video with him making the burner, I think its a 1.2 or 1.3mm which is just a tad under 1/16"

[@joseaguinaga835]

and do you have a adjustable regulator ? if so , at what psi?

[@1034moxam]

Very cool. Want to make basically an outdoor Mongolian Grill. So everyone can cook their own dinner. What is the distance from the top of burner to the wok?Thanks

[@AndrewWorkshop]

+Paul Shanks Thanks! The distance is 10 inches but it really depends on the burner you build or get.

[@pastorjustin4181]

You said "about this high" and "the proper spot" on burner placement. What are final measurements please??

[@alt-w7130]

Good project, the quick release coupler you use is it the normal one or is it one made for propane gas?

[@pastorjustin4181]

Please help,, what are the measurements from cross bracket, holding burn pipe, to bottom flat of table top?

[@robosnitz]

Nice

[@andywareham6334]

Nice build. Did you weld the burner ring on first and then cut the hole out? or the other way round. cheers

[@halfglassfull]

Great video. I bought a basic turkey fryer type burner supposedly outfitted for wok use. Has a normal burner and venturi but I am scared of it as it always seems to backfire when I shut off the propane and it does not get hot enough, plus no wind shield so I would like to build on your design. I'm curious if you have experienced any issues with backfiring, if you looked into mounting one of the jet burners available, and what you think about the other comments re using a venturi? Thanks

[@annaarbas12155]

Hi Andrew, Do you sell this too, If you do can you please let me know. I really really like you work. Thank you

[@AndrewWorkshop]

Hi Barkath, I would love to but I have no time at the moment! Thanks for watching and asking :)

[@annaarbas12155]

+Andrew W, that's no worries buddy, but I wish I could built this someday

[@annaarbas12155]

+Andrew W but if you sell this then how much u charge

[@Phuzero1717]

Is this set up fuel efficient?

[@mohandtouati5674]

Hello Your valve has not enought authority. You have to replace it by another with a smaller diameter.

Any idea of full btu output?

[@lovelove9108]

This is the exact design I want. How much would you sell one for?? Thanks

[@aisam6311]

Outstanding, would you make 1 wok set for me I'll donate.

[@xk7111]

Dude you should sell this!

[@Didewro]

How long will 20# tank last?

[@ecsyntric]

How did you decide how long the sched40 pipes need to be? How does it behave with shorter ones..say half length?

[@AndrewWorkshop]

I was just trial and error, I started with one that was 8" but that didn't work very well. 6" seem to work ok for me. But I would think a shorter one may work, haven't tried.

[@pastorjustin4181]

Top of schedual 40 to bottom of wok measurement???😁😎

[@tmtx7]

if i want to buy it from you how much you're selling it? i'm interested.

[@johnjames5020]

There is a build thread on instructables: www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Outdoor-Wok-Station/

[@pastorjustin4181]

Qiuck release out front changed to elbow without comment. We have to do lots of editing to make this project. Watch out, very very closely

[@frugalcalvinist]

Welding on an old wood deck? Hmm... Wonder how many years of dried leaves have accumulated underneath. Better have a hose ready for the ensuing fire,

[@MrBazsi888]

induction + wok is not possible ?

[@Crimsonthoj]

Do you make to sell?

[@pastorjustin4181]

Looks like Chinese measurements. 1/2 inch pipe, really??? Everyone, chek his dimensions and measurements. Correct me if im wrong, 1/2 inch pipe???? Lookin at 1 inch angle iron next to (1/2) pipe doesnt look proportional.

[@dazal21]

that is so cool.i want to build one.what is cost of materials?i only have small portable burner at about 12mj/h.what you tested how hot this one is

[@AndrewWorkshop]

+Darren Nicholls For the cost of the metal in Canadian dollars around $130. Make your own burner will give you the high heat.

[@dazal21]

How much to make just the burner?i could probably adapt an old bbq to suit and a list of materials

[@AndrewWorkshop]

+Darren Nicholls The burner requires a high pressure regulator, they are red in color (5psi), which will be your most expensive part, they cost around $30-50. The materials for making the burner would be under 20 bucks. Here is a video for how to make a burner, it's the theory but you can adapt it to make a single burner as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaimgZ56p5ZnrNE

[@dazal21]

+Andrew W im from Australia and have different stuff here.we have lpg.never seen regular like that.will try and let you know how i go

[@dazal21]

Andrew,what type of welding did you use?

[@ciaomamabella]

Um 😐 question. Is that a dead bokchoy on the ground? 0:25 🤪

[@xinixxagnix201]

lol

[@nasgormobal1860]

Saya ingin beli

[@MikeSmith-su8ee]

having the top partly enclosed makes the burner too loud....

[@dazal21]

For the cost of materials, why not just buy a station?

[@joseaguinaga835]

what is the diameter of the pipe?

[@RandomPsychic]

Looks like 2 or 2.5" DOM tubing

[@donaldwright4358]

2 CUPS of water

[@BurkenProductions]

An "aooutdoor" ?

[@mrJayGarage]

Afterburn lol.

[@garth56]

Just :-)

[@michaelalagar7017]

Would you build me one? I'll pay for it.

[@KatheeDemontforte]

Buy a weed burner and save yourselves some time and effort. Nice job though.

[@123spleege]

no responses to questions.......lame