Let's Build an Argentine Grill.

[Worth1]

Just as the title says.
I am pricing steel to build one as a prototype and need input from folks as to what they would like in a grill and not able to find.
I want to keep the cost down for the average person but stiil maintain quality.
The grill will be wood or charcoal fired.

Worth

[Cole_Robbie]

The grill moves up and down when you crank the wheel? Is that how it works?

[AlittleSalt]

The first time I've seen one.

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by Cole_Robbie

The grill moves up and down when you crank the wheel? Is that how it works?

Yes that's how it works.

Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

The first time I've seen one.

The one in the picture is a cheap one.
Worth

[NewWestGardener]

When are you going to propose how to build a propane fire pit table, Worth? I need one.

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by NewWestGardener

When are you going to propose how to build a propane fire pit table, Worth? I need one.

My idea of a fire pit would require stone work and fire brick.
Gas fired I have no idea at a the time and would have to experiment.
Worth

[Gerardo]

"rodizio" is the search term that'll produce a lot of images.

They do it really well in Brasil too, especially the gaUchos, as opposed to gAuchos on the Argentine side.


Before and after pics are cool:
http://turodizioencasa.blogspot.mx

[AlittleSalt]

From the link Gerardo posted. I have built something a lot like this one pictured. The homeowner called it an inside grill. He was the one paying me so inside grill it was.

[Nematode]

If you are going through the trouble of cooking something nice use wood or charcoal.
If you just need to fuel up, any heat source will do, but flavor will suffer. My $0.02.

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by Nematode

If you are going through the trouble of cooking something nice use wood or charcoal.
If you just need to fuel up, any heat source will do, but flavor will suffer. My $0.02.

Mr Tode I cannot express to you how much I despise cooking on gas.

But please folks if you wish put in your ideas on what you would like in a grill.
Things such as height and so on.
Worth.

[Rockporter]

Originally Posted by Worth1

Mr Tode I cannot express to you how much I despise cooking on gas.

But please folks if you wish put in your ideas on what you would like in a grill.
Things such as height and so on.
Worth.

Sadly, gas is the only way to go for me. I can't breath with the smoke coming from the wood or coal and the food too.

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by Rockporter

Sadly, gas is the only way to go for me. I can't breath with the smoke coming from the wood or coal and the food too.

I have yet to see a home gas grill that gets hot enough.

Not to say you cant make one.

Worth

[AlittleSalt]

The height of the food cooking is most comfortable at 3'. That is the typical countertop height and what most people are used to cooking on - on a range top.

[Nematode]

Ok heres a weird idea, leave the grill at Salts 36" and move the fire box higher or lower.
Just thinkin out loud.

[Old chef]

While industry standard is 36 inches, a few Inches higher will save your back. Whenever I have done any custom installations. I go a few inches higher depending on your height. Makes a huge difference

Old chef

Ps. Wood is they way to cook. I burn 4.5 cords a week