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The pocket grill

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The pocket grill  Step 1: Tools and Materials Tools you will need: 1. Hacksaw (or at least the blade) 2. Cutting pliers 3. Drill and bit 4. Utility knife 5. File (or sandpaper) 6. Ruler Of course these are not mandatory, you are welcomed to improvise, but please wear safety gear and respect work security guidelines (or suffer the consequences of your foolish actions, I don't care). Materials: Basically you need  2 pieces of pipe , one must fit in the other, I used 18mm (3/4 Inch) and 15mm (5/8 Inch) copper tube; any metal should do, but I used copper because: its relatively lightweight, doesn't bend much when exposed to fire, it has thin walls and most importantly I had them lying around the house (leftovers from the heating system) so they were free. 2 copper tube caps  that fit the larger diameter pipe (also lying around and also free). Handful of approx. 2mm diameter  bicycle spokes  (1/16 inch), I can't give you an exact number, you'll see why in a bit. Make sure th