Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a workshop project where I built a traditional Japanese Konro grill from scratch using scrap metal we had lying around the farm workshop. Commercial ones can get crazy expensive (up to $800 for imported units), so I decided to build one for myself.

The Build Process:

The Frame: We started by cleaning up old scrap metal angle bars, cutting them at 45-degree angles, and welding the top and bottom frames together.

Insulation: Instead of diatomaceous earth (traditional material of Konro grill - which is hard to find and pricey), I used high-temperature vermiculite insulation boards. Cutting and fitting them into the metal frame took some careful hand-sawing and filing.

Grate & Airflow: Used thick reinforcing steel bars to build a sturdy inner bottom grate.

The Results: Tested it against our old standard sheet-metal grill using an infrared thermometer.…