Rocket Stove Grill/Smoker Build! DIY

[@TKCL]

Since I'm seeing common questions I'll answer here. As for the direction of the grill, it's easily rotated to 4 different positions, I much prefer all openings to the front to keep from walking circles. I'm constantly adjusting the main damper, adding wood and watching the meat. Not to mention it looks better this way. I've already cooked a few times on it and it works great this way. Keep watching, I do show a diffuser plate for indirect heating, a future project might be a plate with holes to perfectly fan out the heat, we can do whatever we want with accessories. There are grooves cut into the 6x6 tube in the grill to allow fat to drain and burn in the chamber, I didn't show that in the build. I'll edit this as repeat questions keep coming, thanks for watching and the support.

[@hammerslap5639]

I really hope sharing our thoughts isn't gona grow too loud, for me, watching someone exercise their imagination and building things, awakens a similar drive in my imagination and it feels really good. Thanks for all the inspiration and will try not to be too much of a back seat imagineer lol.

[@leroyroutly9758]

Where did you find the damper at the end of the hood

[@TKCL]

@@hammerslap5639 not at all, I love the feedback and want this to turn into a long build series, especially for the next cookers that are coming. With that said, if I see repeat questions it's better to address those early instead of repeating myself over and over. It takes a busy night of responding and cuts down on some of the same things. Take care!

[@TKCL]

@@leroyroutly9758 here you go amzn.to/3wqhoXP

[@leroyroutly9758]

@@TKCL thank you

[@LuJustLu]

I absolutely love this grill. I thought the Rocket Stove itself was amazing, but this took it to the next level. Andrew, you are something else.

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@robpanel]

right Lu. your comment said everything. if i get a rocket stove it has to be like this. salute the hard work.

[@shaneeddings883]

Just a suggestion for future builds. If you are concerned your cylinder is slightly out of round, do not use it as a templet for the sides. Do "the math" and take the 48" circumference and calculate a 15.28" circle. Then fit the cylinder to the new sides. It will then be round. Love the builds, keep them coming!

[@TKCL]

Valid point

[@carlosjuliopoveda4665]

Expectacular Exitos

[@ASiembieda]

I was absolutely enthralled by 5 minutes into this video! Had a few questions that were answered in the video as well as in the comments. The got super excited and knew exactly what you were putting together when you started the cup holder addition! But to add the hook for the thermostat and fire poker…🤯🤯🤯!!! Love the modified way of attachment with the pins, too! Can’t wait to see the videos that come out as you get it dialed in as a smoker/sear/grill combo! Absolutely amazed by this attachment! Way to go! I think this has been one of my favorite videos for the rocket stove by far! Love it! Love it! Love it!

[@TKCL]

Really glad you enjoy the content, just getting started! My mind is swimming with ideas!

[@jessiemcclure123]

You killed the build and now the cook, kudos!

[@dougdavis4439]

Andrew, you're on to something there, my man! Super cool!

[@TKCL]

I was honestly playing around and I have created something we love. We did pork steaks last night and Tiffany and I honestly believe it's the best we've ever had. The ability to smoke and then immediately sear over open flames is awesome.

[@dougdavis4439]

@@TKCL I think you've revolutionized grilling my friend

[@5150cash]

Hey 👋 Mr Doug.. ya those steaks look delicious 🤤🤤🤤🤤

[@stevekopcial129]

You should research market feasibility on this. I think this is a winner.

[@johnkirby6547]

Very nice video showing the construction of the grill attachment and it's many uses. Ribeye is my favorite, you cooked it up perfectly 👌 😋

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pzodman500]

Excellent workmanship, loaded with details. I struggle with cutting , the evolution saw is a hit with me, I’m thinking life will be better. Like you I’m not selling anything, it’s about family, food and fun. Thank You

[@TKCL]

I love those saws!

[@peace-is-happy7046]

Another classic video. You're Ideas are amazing. That's a business right there, with the different attachments and custom built. If you go into production I will definitely get one No matter the cost. #Amazing... 👍

[@TKCL]

Glad you like them! Thank you

[@auburnaviator6167]

Such an awesome build!

[@TKCL]

Glad you like it!

[@r.a.redacted0000]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent! You're a genius.

[@TKCL]

Lol thanks for the vote of confidence.

[@wildlifeonwheels4236]

Give us guys’ a few days with scrap metal and a welder, this is what you get! This project has been awesome to watch. Nice stove Andrew. 10/10!

[@TKCL]

Thank you so much, many more videos coming.

[@brandonpowers5672]

Love watching all your videos. But this one is right up my alley! I build smokers and love to see new ideas. This is pretty awesome! It's awesome what yall have done with your whole property. I see it's been a lot of hard work and effort. Keep it up and we'll keep watching.

[@TKCL]

Awesome! Thank you for watching and the support. You'll enjoy the coming videos, huge outdoor cooking area just getting started.

[@PJ-uv9fr]

That thing is awesome! Kudos👍

[@TKCL]

I love it

[@jeremiahs45]

You are definitely coming up with some awesome adds to the rocket Andrew

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Andrew! You are blessed with an innate talent for fabricating so many different “projects.”

[@TKCL]

My mind never rests!

[@pampilgrim2274]

@@TKCL I truly believe it.

[@donnagarrett5196]

Great project...great presentation...job well done, Andrew!

[@TKCL]

Glad you liked it!

[@deetrucker869]

Soooo.... I don't usually make many comments, but boy you done started sumthin! Not only did those steaks look absolutely amazing, but your engineering and creativity make such an awesome watching experience. Grilling and cooking outside season is getting near and I would sure love to hook up something similar. What an inspiration. My wish is that your channel and all of your other endeavors have continued success! Thank you

[@TKCL]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support.

[@elcanorte]

It is a beautiful build!! That rocket portion jets all that wood flavor onto the steaks.

[@TKCL]

We absolutely love the flavor

[@frankschwartz7405]

I built a rocket grill a couple of years ago, but took the easy way out. I had an old Weber gas grill. I gutted it and cut a 4" square hole in the bottom. I had built the rocket out of an old "lolly column"...it already had a square base to it. It works just like yours. You can shut the lid and smoke (we have tons of hardwood) or rev it up and sear steaks or burgers.

[@TKCL]

Sounds simple but effective

[@scrscr3246]

Wow!!!!! That’s a must have!!!!!

[@TKCL]

We absolutely love it! Been cooking on it for weeks and can honestly say it makes the most flavourful meat.

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Definitely a really nice addition to the rocket stove for sure!!! I’ve actually been watching different videos of people making rocket stoves and trying to figure out exactly how I’d like to make my own but when I do I’m definitely going to make a nice grill top like you have made here!!! Awesome video buddy!!! Now I definitely am going to go watch the video of you making a multiple rocket stove setup with a big wide flattop over the top!!!

[@TKCL]

Thanks for watching!

[@JorgeGarcia-ig9fe]

Awesome that a complete package for a rocket stove.

[@TKCL]

I love it!

[@mackmaciel1154]

You are just amazing, love watching you do what you do!!!!

[@joebufford2972]

You're a genius inventor. Thank you, Andrew😊

[@TKCL]

Glad you think so!

[@gabrielsierra6890]

Great build! I might suggest welding 1 inch grounding braid alongside the backside of the lid-body junction, which is flexible and will help contain the smoke when closed. As a difuser, you may also use a ceramic tile, which might be effective preventing a hot spot in the middle of the grill, which often happen with pellet smokers and, since this baby has a direct fire coming up, this also applies. It will also help protect the drip pan.

[@TKCL]

Thanks for the tip!

[@F35_JSF]

Hey y'all. To help see the lines when I score sheet metal, (aviation) I use a thick black marker that extenuates the score line. I realize you were getting away from a sharpie because of the film on the steel which will absolutely ruin a sharpie, with just one touch. It is a throw away at that point...lol True story. However, a little Isopropyl or acetone should provide a clean enough surface where you need to mark. A light dose of quick drying flat primer works too. It makes your score line shine, no matter how hot it gets when cutting. Love the channel. Just a little personal experience from an aircraft mechanic. With that said, we are working with precision cuts mostly with a +/- .030" tolerance. But, when accuracy matters and/or lighting sucks....a good option brother.

[@TKCL]

Thanks

[@ericthrockmorton8368]

Alright, Now I'm gonna need one of those!

[@TKCL]

😁

[@earlcavenaugh6459]

Great looking and functioning unit!!

[@TKCL]

Thank you sir

[@TKCL]

Thank you!

[@earlcavenaugh6459]

@@TKCL you are welcome!

[@lanelangford3993]

I love it. I know I'm behind on watching this, and I'm sure someone else has already said, but turn the grill around so you're not having to reach around the rocket stove itself.

[@martyreiber8945]

Looking Good Andrew you have skills build,cook, narrator have a good dinner.

[@TKCL]

Thank you kindly

[@Glenn_and_ShannonsSalty_Life]

Sweet!! Used my XLock grinder for the first time a couple of weeks ago, Bosch was on to something there! Now for your next project, I want you to build an offset smoker on the jet with a double wall minwool insulated cooking chamber

[@TKCL]

Man that's a tall request 🤣

[@southernstacker7315]

That's innovation. Nice. Got me thinking about my K

[@ifger]

Love it! Only thing I can think of is a solid thick "tuning plate" for smoking! Nice work!

[@TKCL]

Can definitely make that

[@sharonmilton4854]

Awesome job! You are very talented 👏

[@TKCL]

Wow, thank you

[@jackweeks8099]

Man that is nice! Great job on the build, Andrew!!

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

That was delicious steak thank you! 😂😂😂😂 it looked so good i literally put my mouth up to the phone like you were feeding me! lol

[@TKCL]

Lol

[@neoncatfish4038]

I've been thinking of doing a project like this for a long time. But health problems have put a stop to that for how! One thing that I was going to do was off set it to one side. It would be more like cooking in a barrel pit, with your fire on one side. I'm thinking with the size of grill you have, it would give you room for 2 or more rack of ribs. And your drip pan will not be getting as hot. But it looks like it's going great as is! Hope this helps! Great looking grill! Y'all stay safe

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@fatcizzle]

Amazing job love your work an direction. As a beginner welder would love to try something like this.

[@TKCL]

Go for it! Glad you enjoyed the content.

[@5150cash]

🤤🤤🤤🤤 OMG that looks so good

[@TKCL]

Last night's pork steaks we're the best we've ever had.

[@bonsukan]

That’s an awesome build. Right up there with Stove TV’s channel.

[@TKCL]

Thank you kindly

[@wdwdHenry9022]

on the biolite grill piece they use something very clever for direct fire, they use Perforated steel Sheet. Tint holes that blocks direct fire

[@dbcooper1961]

Very nice build, been following since original 6" rocket stove build. @ 28 minuets I noticed that the feed tube and ash clean out are in the way go grilling. You may consider flipping the grill top 180 degrees. This way you are not straddling the fire chamber and... well it just makes sense.

[@TKCL]

After heavy use for months, I prefer it the way it is. It's not as close to the body as it appears.

[@gregkral4467]

Looking good, dude!

[@TKCL]

🤙

[@rongray4847]

Hi Andrew, just love what you come up with. Love your videos. ❤️❤️👍👍🇨🇦

[@TKCL]

Thank you sir

[@sh0964]

That looks awesome sir! The grill/smoker and the steaks.👍

[@TKCL]

Thanks 👍

[@Tripring2000]

Andrew, another fantastic build! That grill turned out amazing. You are a very talented young man. Looks like a Tig welding machine is one of the next tools you need to add to your arsenal of metal working and fabrication tools. 😊

[@TKCL]

Tig would have been a blessing with this thin sheet metal. Thanks for watching

[@Suzwebb1]

Looks delicious Andrew! Great build.

[@TKCL]

Thanks so much!

[@BobCaseyAerial]

The metal was a little thin but seemed all worked out nicely. Great build nice work. You have become one of my go to channels.

[@TKCL]

Awesome, thank you!

[@joeskill4663]

I think he had to take into account of having it not top heavy and potentially flipping. I think the metal he used is plenty enough. Plus he painted it to prevent rusting on the outside. The whole thing is built much better then any store would make. Looks like a complete success to me..👍🏽💥 Would love to taste a steak 🥩 cooked on the New, Bbq Smoken Rocket 🚀

[@jesseleichtenberg6714]

Small propane tanks make good grills..you did awesome btw..

[@jeffking6670]

Use a silver sharpie on metal. I was a welder at Freightliner and that’s what we used.

[@TKCL]

Thanks

[@tdwayne1]

Great build my friend !! Love rocket stoves, but that there is Cadillac 😂😂❤..Great craftsmanship also !!

[@TKCL]

Thank you so much

[@m9ovich785]

Amazing Andrew....

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@aliasfred]

I watch you and Puddin's Fab shop for the same reason, your awesome fab skills. Awesome cooker and design.

[@TKCL]

Thanks so much, I've never seen his channel.

[@joshuamoore1322]

Awesome build. Great engineering. Good chef too 👌👍

[@TKCL]

Glad you like it!

[@ShaneZettelmier]

Washing this video and seeing your burn barrel in the background made me think of something that you should probably do. You should make a metal box so you can make your own charcoal. Basically just need a good solid metal box that you can throw into a fire if it’s fairly airtight chunks of wood inside will burn without igniting and turn into charcoal. but with all the metal stuff you’re making and all the grilling and stuff you do plus having the wood and everything it just seems like a good fit for you to make a video with

[@TKCL]

It's already on my project list, I'd love to produce all my cooking fuel.

[@JimmyHensley36]

Awesome job and build as always great job Andrew . You got skills for sure .👍🏼 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TKCL]

Thank you sir

[@F35_JSF]

Also, one way of making a tube is to slightly over roll it. Therefore, when you match the seam, the slight tension holds the tube together during mate.

[@TKCL]

Good point

[@javierfernandezvieyra3931]

You should put the grill on the oposite position then you can cook without the rocket doors in front of your legs and also when you open the grill door the weigth will be more centrated against the rocket base, apart of that is a very nice idea !

[@TKCL]

You can put the grill in 4 different positions as is.

[@johnnyc848]

Great video

[@radmilamiljanic5977]

That welding table has become your new playground, so much fun and useful as well! Portable one will be great to have! P.S. You know you don't have to measure the circumference of the circle, just measure across and multiply by pi, 3.14?🤣

[@TKCL]

Yes I know, but a tape that was laying there is just as quick. No grabbing my phone or calculator.

[@terencecottington4273]

You've impressed me yet again. You should look to market that burner with all of its attachments. I'm pretty sure you could make a healthy profit. If I were not across the pond from you guys, I would be knocking on your door for one. Seriously you've got something there that you can take to market. Get the right company involved, make sure you copyright your design and you could earn a fortune. 👍

[@TKCL]

Thank you for the kind words and the support!

[@bradjedlicka5117]

Suggestion for your pullout on the welding table, why not use a bolt and lock nut to hold the two pieces together but yet have the nit slightly loose to allow the flex so it don’t bind and then you can pull all out as one piece again

[@TKCL]

It's been a popular suggestion, I might do that one day.

[@joemccarney4155]

I’m not sure if I saw correctly, about the step drill bit, but it looked as it was becoming dull. It may have been an old bit. But, I recommend a small pilot hole, the same as the end of the step bit. It’ll last for a couple of years longer.😇

[@coryhall4457]

If you use whiteout it works wonders and a cutting torch won't burn it off

[@humbleredneck8816]

Awesome grill! Maybe a vertical receiver that u could slide a pole down into and a couple wheels so u can roll it around like a dolly?

[@TKCL]

Cool idea

[@hectorgarciajr2475]

Really like seeing your ideas 👍 keep them coming man!

[@TKCL]

Glad you like them!

[@helpeducateme6743]

Your gonna want to put angle iron on that grate. The heat will warp it over time. Great idea.

[@TKCL]

Very easy to do, I'll watch it.

[@Ian_Burgess]

That grill is awesome!! Any chance you can do a short vid on seasoning your grill, I struggle every year with mine and your explanations in all your vids are great!!

[@TKCL]

I show in this video how I season all my grills, works very well for us.

[@codyschneider7203]

Not sure if you’ve seen but Eastwood makes a metal cutting jigsaw. Works perfect for cutting rounded edges in sheet metal.

[@TKCL]

I have metal blades for mine, but it makes the sheet steel jump around. I'll check theirs out.

[@hrlee1141]

You need a good apron for your Smokin'.

[@AdamDeal-KF0PRI]

oh hes got one and so does tiffany! a very nice lady and family member we call miss Lee gave them aprons! 😂😂😂😂

[@thehazelnutspread]

Nice work. The only change I would have done is to make the feed tube and sear function off to the side so that it wouldn't be in my way.

[@TKCL]

You can spin the top any direction you want

[@playasdetijuas]

Awesome build

[@TKCL]

I'm glad you like it

[@jonathangreenawalt5724]

Fabrats on YT discovered a weld through paint marker/pen that you can mark steel with and weld right through it. Maybe spot welding on opposite corners like tightening lug nuts would help keep heat warping minimal. Weld a corner here, go around the work piece, weld over there...etc even for spot welds. (not a welder, but i watch Fabrats)

[@TKCL]

I definitely move my welds around, warping is a real problem.

[@joebufford2972]

Being a carnivore that looks absolutely delicious 🤤

[@TKCL]

Last night's seared pork steaks we're amazing!

[@zanderwow]

Love the idea of this rocket grill! It's definitely gonna be a great steak and burger grill. I'm very interested to see how it does with some low and slow cooks like ribs or boston butts. I think you may end up needing a thicker deflector plate for that, but time will tell. Subbing to follow these cooks!

[@TKCL]

I very well may build a thicker plate for just that reason.

[@filjohn81]

Looks great! What about a pizza oven attachment? Get a pizza steel and build a dome with the fire being thrown up the back

[@TKCL]

You're getting ahead of me 😉😉😉

[@TheNecronacht]

I thoroughly like this concept of a rocket stove grill/smoker. What's your plans for a deflector and means to feed a fuel for a slow cook and smoking though..?

[@TKCL]

I like the sheet pan, but might make one with random size holes to evenly distribute the heat.

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Perfection

[@jaypeve]

Cool, now you need to have a griddle to add to it or a rotisserie roaster spit, maybe some wheels so you can move it easier, since it’s also a smoker I wonder why you didn’t put a chimney on it, could you use pellets, could it also have a Santa Mariah style grate that you can move up and down or an accessory to hang meat over the grill to cook vertically

[@TKCL]

Keep watching 😉

[@joebufford2972]

Nice job Andrew! 👏 I hope you kept detailed plans to where there is a patent. And I think your next big build will be a brick outdoor fireplace/pit with a brick oven/ grill/ everything lol!

[@TKCL]

You're on to something 😉

[@marlonole7732]

Love it. 👌🏾👍🏾

[@naturenut7695]

It looks amazing. And the steaks look delicious. Waiting on my invite to come over. 😂

[@TKCL]

You should have tasted last night ls pork steaks! So good!

[@roberthermsen724]

Hello Andrew and Tiffany. I know this is not a cooking video but has Tiffany had a chance to try the recipe I sent her yet. I’m loving the DIY videos lately keep them coming.

[@TKCL]

She has not tried it yet, but for sure has it saved and will try it next time we cook that meal. Thank you again!

[@taylormountain8676]

Love it

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@marcdelfino4329]

Man that's a sweet grill. Love it.. fully functional. Question though, how about flipping the grill top 180 so the rocket feed and vent are behind and not in the way while managing the grill. You still have great balance with the lid.

[@TKCL]

The top can definitely be moved and each direction. I just perfer in in this direction so I can feed the fire and air while I am near. Its not to hot for me personally.

[@seresamgala8125]

you've got enough tools and room to build a spaceship in there. rocket bbq 2.0 will be even better, you'll remember all that could've been done better and have new and better ideas for improvements too 👍😊

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching, more builds coming soon.

[@waynegrieco9752]

Nice !!

[@eduardfrazao3506]

Good job

[@TKCL]

Thanks

[@helpeducateme6743]

Bolt a a piece of metal to bottom of that aluminum pan. That way it won't warp or melt. Lesson learned with mine.

[@TKCL]

That's a steel pan and I only use it when the heat is low for smoking.

[@benniefoster3377]

Question is are going to sale them?

[@TKCL]

Not planning on it, I like being creative and making new things.

[@benniefoster3377]

Just in case you do, keep me in mind

[@joeskill4663]

The BBQ Smoken Rocket!!!💥🧨👍🏽

[@DuanDao]

At 17:30 the background almost looks like a Hollywood painted background. What a great view

[@TKCL]

I've been told that before, even had one guy argue with me that I was lying lol. That's our property that we have worked so hard on for 11 years to make it look like this.

[@dodgybodger3124]

Great job pal. BIG 👍

[@TKCL]

Thank you!

[@dodgybodger3124]

No worries.pal. From across the pond. 👍

[@TheMikeyG101]

Alright Andrew, you have convinced me. I want one complete set of that rocket stove. What will it take for you to build me one, and I'm serious!!

[@TKCL]

You're going to have to bare with me, these take me a few days to build and I am pressed for time right now. Watch this afternoons video and you can see what I am jumping into now, I don't have much free time anymore lol. Not to mention I have had several people ask me to build them one, my projects and content would suffer if I started doing that.

[@Mixwell1983]

I think instead of using a grill grate you'd be better served using a flat sheet metal griddle top for more even heat distribution. All in all the project came out really cool.

[@TKCL]

You might enjoy this build kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYSvnaSjlK9phtE

[@greggbarber]

Better than the charcoal you buy these days that won’t light from all the mud that gets pressed in during production

[@michaelalfaro7175]

Awesome video 👌 and build.

[@TKCL]

Glad you like it

[@mattpeebles2319]

awesome setup bro

[@TKCL]

Glad you like it