DIY BBQ Grill Forge - Forging Steel in Your Backyard

I honestly never thought I'd be using my old charcoal setup to melt metal, but building a bbq grill forge is surprisingly easy once you get the hang of it. If you've ever spent an afternoon watching bladesmithing videos online and thought, "I could probably do that," you aren't alone. The barrier for most people is the cost of equipment. Real forges are expensive. But if you have an old, beat-up kettle grill sitting in the corner of your garage, you're already halfway to your first set of hand-forged tools. ...

April 26, 2026 · 7 min · Schroeder Shari