How To: Build a Mini Altoids BBQ

How To: Build a Mini Altoids BBQ

Instructables user vmspionage demonstrates how to make a tiny bbq grill with an Altoids tin "powered by a standard-sized charcoal briquette and capable of cooking a full-size hot dog (cut down to size) or smaller hamburger patties with ease." Impressive design and execution.
You Will Need:1 Altoids sours tin 4x 1.5" sheet metal screws with wide heads (or 4x washers to match) 8x nuts to thread on screws 70mm metal computer fan guard (similar style to the one shown) 92mm metal computer fan guard (similar style to the one shown)* Dremel tool with cutting wheel Drill with bit slightly bigger than bolts Tin snips Pliers/Needle nose pliers Screwdriver Safety goggles and gloves

How To:It's a lengthy process, but well worth it if you like to build things and cookout. Check out the full guide over on Instructables for step-by-step instructions with pictures.



We think this project is fun and is a great way to upcycle an Altoids Sours tin and some old computer fan guards. Although it would not be the ideal grill for cooking up a group dinner, it sure would make for a great marshmallow toaster and you cannot beat the portability.
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Instructables user vmspionage demonstrates how to make a tiny bbq grill with an Altoids tin "powered by a standard-sized charcoal briquette and capable of cooking a full-size hot dog (cut down to size) or smaller hamburger patties with ease."
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Altoids Sours BBQ Grill: I decided to try my hand at making an Altoids tin grill after reading about the eBq. This one is powered by a standard-sized charcoal briquette and is capable of cooking a full-size hot dog (cut down to size) or smaller hamburger patties with eas
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For my mini-BBQ i wanted to give it a more "wild" look so i got some medium gauge sandpaper and just took the Altoids lid design off. Simple really but it has a nice effect, i was also worried about the design being burnt off by the heat and that wouldn't have looked very nice at all :P
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It's always a good idea to have a pack of mints on hand, especially right after a cup of coffee or a lunch made with loads of garlic. Whether you're going on a date, to the dentist, or to an interview, bad breath is a major faux pas and totally avoidable.


How to: Make a Mini Grill from an Altoids Tin. The rectangular, hinged-top Altoids tin has been an inspiration for DIYers and makers sincewell, probably since Altoids hit the shelves.
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