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Camp Fire
« on: May 13, 2013, 01:01:42 PM »
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2013, 01:09:22 PM »
Don't drifter make one similar.
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2013, 01:16:49 PM »
yep thats the brand drifter sell....... http://www.drifta.com.au/SnowPeak.php
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2013, 01:49:31 PM »
It's gold plated though. ;D
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« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2013, 04:39:25 PM »
Just buy the snowpeak one, worth the money in my opinion. I am really happy with ours as it breathes well, packs nice and flat, solid construction and doesn't weigh a tonne.
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #5 on: May 13, 2013, 04:42:23 PM »
Xcvator makes a tidy looking unit........his portable fireplace isnt too bad either >:D ;D ;D

Have a look at his thread :  http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=26064.0
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« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2013, 05:42:29 PM »
Quote from: brickiematt on May 13, 2013, 04:42:23 PM
Xcvator makes a tidy looking unit........his portable fireplace isnt too bad either >:D ;D ;D

Have a look at his thread :  http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=26064.0


Yeah his is great. Will be my project for this weekend I think.
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2013, 06:35:54 PM »
Sheesh ... You're right about being gold plated ???

Usually we just use an old fruit picking bin, or a few of the boys use an old car tyre rim.

Although I must admit I got the boys at work to knock me up a frame and grill for a half 44 drum BBQ all out of stainless steel  :-[ (it helps when you work in a food industry)

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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #8 on: May 13, 2013, 06:36:55 PM »
Still waiting for mine lol
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2013, 07:40:08 PM »
Ask xcavator  he made his own and it works a treat... Mandrake
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« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2013, 01:57:37 PM »
Has anyone bought one of these

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewitem?itemId=181143200246

They look ok for the price
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2013, 02:01:54 PM »
Quote from: Jjw1234 on May 25, 2013, 01:57:37 PM
Has anyone bought one of these

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewitem?itemId=181143200246

They look ok for the price


You sure thats not being made by xcavator????

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« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2013, 02:17:42 PM »
No idea but I was looking at getting one. Can't afford the snow peak ones
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2013, 02:43:43 PM »
After seeing xcavators unit I had a lash at designing one myself - I can't work with metal yet - only just got my first grinder !! LOL
But if anyone wants to have a go here is the google sketchup file pic ... It all lays flat inside the ash pan at the bottom .
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« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2013, 05:12:59 PM »


Made mine this morning :)
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2013, 11:20:34 AM »
Mine arrived the other day - a late Fathers Day gift from the kids as Drifta was waiting for a shipment to arrive. Anyway, some pics ...









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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #16 on: September 26, 2013, 09:09:32 AM »
wow they look awesome. i use a 30 dollar brazier from bunnings. it leaves ashes everywhere and cant fold up. i like the style of these snowpeak\drifta ones. will have to sell the second kidney though.
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #17 on: April 06, 2014, 09:01:17 PM »
Quick question. Looking at getting the snowpeak and just wondering if it's essential to get the base plate?
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2014, 09:12:35 PM »
Quote from: Jjw1234 on April 06, 2014, 09:01:17 PM
Quick question. Looking at getting the snowpeak and just wondering if it's essential to get the base plate?

I wouldn't say it is essential, just a nice to have.
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #19 on: April 06, 2014, 10:08:00 PM »
Intending on cutting up a beer keg this week to take with us over Easter....any suggestions on design of a relatively simple leg set up to keep it off the ground? Only basic metal work skills!
We are heading to a campsite in Bright and although they have fire drums to rent, can't guarantee they have enough to go round and can't pre book until you get there, hence the back up plan to bring our own. Not sure if they will insist on a plate underneath to catch embers?
Anyone with photos of something similar?
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #20 on: April 07, 2014, 07:27:57 AM »
One method of beer keg fires is to cut the bottom off where its straight .
then weld 3 angle iron legs up , cut a few slots in the top off the keg
after removing the spear.  Then the top becomes the bottom of your fire drum.
It slips into the 3 legs and sits just above the base that is now your ash pan.
the 3 angle iron legs might need a small weld or a bit of round bar welded at
a set height so it sits nice.. I have built a few like this for mates ..Its hard to explain
with out any pics ..

I'll try and get you one today if I can..

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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #21 on: April 07, 2014, 08:19:03 AM »
Sounds interesting - I had thought of cutting length ways so will hold off to check out your design.
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #22 on: April 07, 2014, 08:30:16 AM »
I have one of these - Hasn't been used yet ...


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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #23 on: April 07, 2014, 09:22:04 AM »
That one looks flash mate, what is it?
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Re: Camp Fire
« Reply #24 on: April 07, 2014, 09:44:54 AM »
Just got a Frontier Stove Great bit of kit, no smoke in the eyes  :D

Looks like this,


All folds up and the flue sections fint in the stove,

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