Making a Japanese style charcoal BBQ

I am really happy with how this project turned out. I've wanted a Konro grill for a long time. Making it myself makes it even better.
Thank you to Princess Autio for sponsoring this video and providing me with the ProCut 30 plasma cutter. I am super impressed with it and look forward to using it on upcoming projects. You can check out the plasma cutter here: www.princessauto.com/en/procu...
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[@LucefierLuce-qy5em]

That's one cool project

[@ryanpearson3337]

Great work as always. So much satisfaction when you make something your self that you get to use for years to come

[@HouseMadeUS]

Great spring/summer project Jeremy!! Very inspirational. Cheers!!

[@RS-jz4pg]

Nice work. Thank you for your efforts and sharing your project. I am Turkish and I got used to using rectangular bbq’s aswel just like this one and its very popular in Turkey too hence why I have mentioned my nationality. However, you technically do not need the top grill, if your skewers are long enough to reach to both ends with extra bits like you also had, to turn the food around like you did, and you can cook it on the open fire. We usually use the grill for burger (köfte) type of patties from mince. I mean you can still use the grill without skewers and flip the meat with thongs too. I would have also gone for two quotes of spray paint but thats just me being extra and wanting my bbq to look perfect like the Football World Cup 😂😂 coz for us the bbq is like a world cup. There is a region called Adana in Turkey, which is where my parents are from, and they have a saying “a person from Adana always saves his barbecue first in the instance that there is an earthquake, then the rest would follow” 😂

[@jesusrenemedinasanchez689]

man i loved this project, awesome video, wanna get more into metal work myself and this was very inpiring to me, great job

[@buns0n]

I swear we have the same to-do/wish list and you're always just one step ahead of me! Not a bad thing... I get to learn from your trials. Cheers!

[@Rsama60]

Really nice project. Love it.

[@robgoodsight6216]

The Yakitori Sensei! Thank you for welding a wonderful video together... the last notes were also excellent!

[@chrisosh9574]

I love the design of that, very professional looking. I made a more industrial looking travel Barby a few years back from an army surplus parts bin, I made the grill almost identical to yours but the grate was just a bent at the ends piece of heavy expanded metal. I put full length detachable legs on it so that it could free stand. Used it until I left the country, wish I still had it.

[@brianarendes26]

I love this idea! I miss Japanese street food from when I lived there 2000-2006. You've inspired me to make one too. Only change I'm going to make (because of my OCD) is too layout the perforations and still using a step bit. Cheers!

[@tradermunky1998]

Wow, now that is family heirloom quality, nice job!

[@matthisluhrmann9070]

I love how you put this one together, i should really go to welding class now i believe...

[@99echo]

So cool! Perfect size

[@ministermanoutdoors6179]

Very nice build! and love the plasma cutter.

[@UFOhuntersWorldwide]

Awesome

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@kpotter78]

Awesome job except that now I'm hungry! Great job, Jeremy! Thanks for sharing!

[@thesuperzfamilyvlog6607]

Great project, and I appreciate the “real time” on the bottom, helps put things in perspective. I often feel like things just aren’t going quick enough.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you, that's great feedback. I figured for those who don't know how quickly a plasma cutter cuts this might help them. Thank you for watching 👍

[@kratingdieng]

Thanks for this BBQ project mate. Awesome.. love it so much! Greetings from Indonesia.

[@Xoseiseixosei]

Deberias ponerle ladrillos termicos en el interior,nice job

[@masoodamg6633]

It was great as always.

[@rickyroller3970]

Very well made. Seeing the process of making such a simple yet build to last project and how laborious it is, makes you belive that hand made, well built projects worth every penny.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you. I am always amazed at how long they take myself. I think it'll be a 2 hr job and 2 days later....👍

[@Kalani_Heaven]

Japanese Hibachi. Nice work!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@rayemactiernan6154]

NICE!!!!!!!! Can I have THAT Hibachi???!!!!! Seriously you totally nailed it!!!

[@karlsiron9678]

Ooooh you should make a second grate that rests extra close to those coals!! Maybe one that takes up half the length so you can have another half at the full height. Great video!

[@heyimamaker]

Awesome! I made a grill out of an I beam, and by made I mean I put a grill on top and that was it 😂

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hahahaha right on! 👍

[@PhilipLemoine]

Looks great!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!

[@strokerace5468]

Sweet. I want one

[@terryritchings242]

I have been wanting to make one of these for a long time, I’m so glad you made this video it’s the inspiration that I need to get motivated and make my own... thank you and I enjoy all your videos.

[@williamlott7612]

Well done. Darlington, South Carolina

[@TheZxcv12]

Nice project!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you!👍

[@natewalpole]

Sweet! That gives me ideas to modify my Fusion 360 design of a similar grill, a project to satisfy my CNC plasma (and meat) addiction.

[@andrewsims8221]

Nice job 👍

[@rhinomite5203]

I wanted a similar thing for my 'porch of cookers', as I love to cook outside as well. I made mine out of 1/4" plate and the shape of a drywall pan, used to do that professionally, so i kinda stuck n design. Works perfect except it's too darn heavy, haha. It will be around more than likely for generations to come. I like the term yakatori for mine, don't know or care if that's correct but that's what I call it. Enjoy

[@rhinomite5203]

That 3rd hand though...........perfect design as well

[@pvovka]

Inspiring!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! 👍

[@hadleystewart8283]

Great work, I want to be a welder just to do projects like this.

[@timniven9461]

The small, magnetic holdfasts look extremely useful. Where did you get them. Thanking you in advance..

[@mesbahmodfree1288]

Pefect..missing auto rotating..Ienjoyed the vedio

[@husafel]

Nice build! Handles on the grill would have been a nice touch for easy removal.

[@texassportingclays7996]

Nice grill, brother!

[@sunnybeach9145]

One potential upgrade would be a large opening (possibly on one of the short sides) to access the coals without removing the grate.

[@Simplelittlelife]

Yeah I’m thinking about that. Might be nice for cleaning too. I also might extend the legs on the inside grate so the food is closer to the coals. I’m hoping that would allow me to use just a thin layer of charcoal instead of 2-3”👍

[@SharkyMoto]

@@Simplelittlelife i think you need a certain thickness of coals to get an even heat, if its only like 1 coalpiece high, i recon it can be pretty uneven

[@hojjatahangarikiasari7670]

Awesome. Time to make some Persian Kabab too 😉

[@Woodlandadventure]

very nice sir

[@Kevin-gh1cn]

Sweet Baby Jesus, that's awesome!

[@frostcb2]

How’s the air filtration working out?

[@davemeyers9425]

It is great to see competent craftsmen doing thoughtful work. I like you rod bender, conduit bender and welder's third hand. Thanks for sharing!

[@Justin-ln3hg]

What’s the thickness of the metal your using for the box ?

[@khalidhashimeh]

What brand is that sanding rotary tool you are using, battery powered! Very nice..

[@medini2]

Thai chicken satay!!! Or the Malaysian one...even better!!

[@ChuCazz]

Great vid! Thank You! How is the air flow when opening the vents? I personally would have done it a bit different design-wise and I would have definitely put them on opposite sides of the box to maximize air passage over the coals. Great reference in any case, good job!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! I find they do work fairly well and do notice a difference in the coals when I open them wide or close them up. It offers a decent level of control.

[@hiroyopoetker]

awesome! Bbq

[@patrickorton280]

I litterally almost cussed at my friend the other day because I asked him if he knew who you are and he said no. I mean this man deserves a lot more praise than he gets I mean how does he only have less than 250000 subs he deserves to be on 20,000,000.

[@bansky3237]

he has more than 250k subs lol

[@ericbeveridge551]

I am grill obsessed You have a rough estimate on sizes. Thinking this would be a good design project for my class.

[@brianwaugh9249]

What is the Milwaukee battery grinder tool you used?

[@raz0r00]

Those magholders...what brand are they?

[@chasewalter8915]

Love yakitori!!

[@romant2280]

Was curious on the price of the materials (approximately) ? Not counting the tools of course. :)

[@SharkyMoto]

Matching Reciepe: Meatskewers: Chickenbreast | 600 g Soysauce White | 50 ml Yellow Currypaste (thai) | 0.5 Teaspoon Garlic | 1 Pcs Red Onion | ¼ pcs. Salt | to your liking. Cumin | to your liking. Cardamom | to your liking. Sambal Olek | to your liking. Bamboo skewer | ca. 20 Pcs. Dip: Coconutmilk | 200 ml Milk | 100 ml Yellow Currypaste (thai) | 1 Teaspoon Peanutbutter Creamy | 3 Tablespoon Sambal Olek | 0,5 Teaspoon Peanutoil | 10 ml (Mix everything and cook 5 mins on low to medium heat)

[@johnnyray34]

Nice

[@alzaimar]

cool

[@tayred81]

Nice work. Little curious, wy do you use tig and then mig weld on different spots. Is tig better on detailed work?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you. Yeah, TIG is better for smaller stuff but also can be just as good on big stuff. I find TIG moves around less while tacking as you can control the heat so much more. I probably could have done this whole thing with MIG but the truth is I was to get better at my TIG welding so I did a fair bit of that as well. They are both so different from each-other yet just do the same thing. 👍

[@tayred81]

@@Simplelittlelife cool, you would recommend someone like me who has never used a welding machine to start with MIG if i understand you correct. Thx mate 💪🏻

[@Simplelittlelife]

Yeah, mig is definitely a good one to learn on. Good welds come quicker on a mig and it’s useful quickly. There are still things I wouldn’t trust to my tig skills. Yet. 👍

[@abdullahylmaz7883]

👌👍

[@TheAndreArtus]

If you are using skewers you may not need the grate, removes chance of the meat adhering. Just make sure to soak wooden/bamboo skewers in water (~20 min) first.

[@ear1933]

TASTY

[@Aldenwv]

Tool time Tuesday on that pipe bender?

[@KarbidWolframa]

Привет из России. Извини, что на русском языке. У нас про таких как ты говорят - "Руки из плеч"!!! Респект!

[@josephrector8735]

I just wanna know what the purpose of the three legged drill bit chuck pointy end thing is..

[@brianhershberger4834]

I think that’s his grounding rod.... he has the table clamped and that sits directly on the table and also contacts his surfaces close to the welding area.

[@richiro333]

How much would you charge to make one?

[@pat13487]

❤

[@deadzbrainz]

arep nyate wae kok ribet ndadak kakean reko wkwkwkkw. Nice build man :D

[@sultanaldajani8345]

👍

[@darkcrystal9602]

I would like to buy one?

[@kurack911]

That's the shiznit dude.

[@robeccs]

Should have seasoned the grill first but good build🍻👍🏼✌🏽

[@Yousoundvaxxed]

Hey man nice project. Just curious, did you stop making knives?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you! No, I am still making knives full-time. I was getting bored with making videos and sharing them on the socials but I'm trying to get back into it. Sometimes it's nice to just make the knife and not have to film it 😉👍

[@Yousoundvaxxed]

@@Simplelittlelife I figured that! Right on man you’re my favorite knife maker.

[@dominickpabon3094]

How much how much! I want one

[@fupidox5642]

Are those rods stainless steel or just steel?

[@Simplelittlelife]

Just steel

[@TheBigburcie]

Alberta is pretty dry so it won't rust out like grills here in Texas.

[@waquezulfiqar9954]

That was awesome can you sell me that thing

[@Simplelittlelife]

If it weren’t so expensive to ship I’d give it away👍

[@elbazarlombok6413]

What are the dimensions please in CM?

[@mexicoya3106]

How much you selling these for?

[@Simplelittlelife]

I am not

[@donnieboy123]

Need a 8 foot grill

[@Simplelittlelife]

No, no I don’t need that.

[@RIKIANTONIA]

Please share size

[@ronaldparcon9872]

If you sell these grills May I ask how much? inquire from Oxnard California 93036

[@Simplelittlelife]

I don’t sell these, this was just one for myself. Cheers👍

[@100ccollier]

Nice kebab grill

[@wmillios]

Please turn on the captions? Deaf subscriber here.

[@keiserkoba9532]

Imagine how much less welding you would have needed if you cut out the entire box in one large plus-shaped piece from a sheet instead of five separate pieces and just folded all the walls up from the bottom rectangular.

[@Simplelittlelife]

For that I’d need a metal break which I don’t have.

[@BLASTRONOID]

10000 dollars of equipment, 60 dollar grill. loved the video thx

[@Simplelittlelife]

😢 oh muffin….

[@user-wg5tx3xi5d]

It is very bad idea to use BBC-Building to show us how this steel cutter works and that unprofessional soldering machine. No soldering is needed !!! if you thought a bit , you may build this box by bending the sheet you have the box missing the small sides, them you make the small sides with rectangular surroundings fit into the sides , then secure them with 4 screws Same thing ventilation cover, you do not need to solder anything , just put 6 screws as guide and fit two vertical screws into two horizonal line on the external plates, this line will one inch wide and 3 mm width and can be done by any drill

[@harrismohammad1810]

first

[@Simplelittlelife]

Woohooo!!! 👍

[@lordscan1047]

While enjoying the video, i cant help but wonder what kind of people dislikes it, vegans? people who wants just knives? nevermind the haters. also i would like to know What is the difference with a normal grill?

[@TheBigburcie]

This would be fantastic for grilling vegetables so it can't be that simple.

[@lordscan1047]

@@TheBigburcie im not against it either, but the video shows meat, vegans are kind of sensible to that, and you cant please everyone

[@GusmaroPompa-tj7hk]

Talk talk talk talk and talk

[@elbazarlombok6413]

What are the dimensions please in CM?