Camp Fire

UIZ733 · May 13, 2013, 01:01:42 PM

Anybody attempted to make something like these?
http://www.snowpeak.com/grills/fire-places/pack-and-carry-l-fire-place-st-032.html

staghornflat · May 13, 2013, 01:09:22 PM

Don't drifter make one similar.

weeds · May 13, 2013, 01:16:49 PM

yep thats the brand drifter sell....... http://www.drifta.com.au/SnowPeak.php

UIZ733 · May 13, 2013, 01:49:31 PM

It's gold plated though.

Wazza2 · 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.

brickiematt · May 13, 2013, 04:42:23 PM

Xcvator makes a tidy looking unit........his portable fireplace isnt too bad either

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

oldmate · 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

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.

Yimmy · 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)

Jim

fuji · May 13, 2013, 06:36:55 PM

Still waiting for mine lol

Mandrake · May 13, 2013, 07:40:08 PM

Ask xcavator he made his own and it works a treat... Mandrake

Jjw1234 · 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

evolution · 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?

Cheers
Evo

Jjw1234 · May 25, 2013, 02:17:42 PM

No idea but I was looking at getting one. Can't afford the snow peak ones

Mandrake · 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 .
Mandrake

oldmate · May 25, 2013, 05:12:59 PM

Made mine this morning

kiva · 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 ...

neilsk · 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.

Jjw1234 · 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?

kiva · 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.

pauljygrant · 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?
Paul

FNQBunyip · 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..

cheers