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Offline xcvator

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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #25 on: October 25, 2012, 07:22:10 PM »
Quote from: davecambo on October 25, 2012, 06:24:06 PM
can you weld beer kegs?
Is that a generic question ? as in can beer kegs be welded ?
 A/ yes
 or a specific question ? as in can I weld beer kegs ?
A/ No not to save my life
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #26 on: October 25, 2012, 07:54:41 PM »
I can recommend the snowpeak one. We've had it for a while now and love the heat it throws out plus how flat and easy to transport it is. Standard bag is basic as per Luke's comments on his site so grab the canvas one if you need a bag that will last.


Pic taken in a rare moment when no one was devouring the cheese & bikkies/wine or warming their toes by the fire   ;D

There are cheaper options out there for sure. I really like how flat it packs so the ebay one could also be a good choice if you are on a tight budget.
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #27 on: January 29, 2013, 05:05:13 PM »
Hi Marshy,

Can you provide any feedback on the flat pack pit please. Interested in your thoughts, I like the simplicity of it, not sure if it could be made lighter though.

Regards

John & Heather

Quote from: Marschy on October 20, 2012, 09:20:40 PM
Got the flat pack fire place in the mail yesterday. Well made, good size. About as long as the 20 litre drum fireplaces I already have, just a bit narrower. It will do the job well I'm sure.
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #28 on: January 30, 2013, 04:24:44 PM »
Hello Johnmm,

Have only fired up the new fire place once and was very pleased with it. If you are inclined to make your own, I wouldn't go thinner than 3mm, I reckon it would start warping.

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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #29 on: February 07, 2013, 06:59:56 AM »
Thanks Marschy
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #30 on: March 26, 2013, 07:44:13 PM »
Hello Peoples,

Here is my above ground fire place, 200 litre (44 gallon) drum sliced longways, one half has a scollop out of it for the other half to sit into, venting cut into the base and away you go.

Works a treat and all the coals/ashes drop straight down without having worry about getting burnt feet.


The two halves side by side


Fire place ready for action


Fired up with no where to go

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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #31 on: June 12, 2013, 11:17:25 AM »
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #32 on: June 12, 2013, 12:43:39 PM »
Quote from: davecambo on October 25, 2012, 06:24:06 PM
can you weld beer kegs?

Beer kegs can be welded yes and u can use normal steel mig wire etc.

I was told its better to use stainless steel mig wire. So it doesn't rust..

Dunno if thats true but thats what i was told.

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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #33 on: June 22, 2013, 02:05:37 PM »
Still procrastinating over this, but I see Hillbilly Camping Gear have done one.
Renno :cheers:
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #34 on: June 22, 2013, 02:21:25 PM »
We got ours from eBay as well, from a bloke down the road in Langwarrin, $80 and
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #35 on: June 23, 2013, 08:08:59 AM »
Quote from: davecambo on October 25, 2012, 06:24:06 PM
can you weld beer kegs?
sure can....just stainless bro!!
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #36 on: June 23, 2013, 09:19:43 AM »
The ones these days aren't................

A much lighter cheaper alloy.
Can still be welded though, but takes a mig and some care.

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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #37 on: July 02, 2013, 09:35:31 PM »
Originally from an alternate camping stove site and could be adapted to a bigger size. If interested templates are supplied. Making the coke can fuel stoves shown on the site can be a bit of fun too.

http://zenstoves.net/

« Last Edit: July 02, 2013, 09:37:10 PM by Titfish »
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #38 on: August 17, 2013, 05:41:59 PM »
Different Flat Pack Fire Trough made in Qld. Listed on Ebay as well.
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #39 on: October 10, 2013, 03:08:50 PM »
Here's mine, thanks to the fitters at work.

3mm mild steel. Google "flat pack fire pit" in images and you'll find plans for it.

Works really well, but you've got to get it really hot before placing any hardwood in it. Once you have just keep "topping" up with some pine before the next bit of hardwood.

Also, use "smaller" blocks of hardwood, if you buy the type in the bag from a servo, best to split them before use

Cheers, Scott

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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #40 on: October 11, 2013, 09:42:32 AM »
We just bought one of these http://www.polarisinnovations.com/firepit.htm. A bit pricey but I saved on delivery as the company is in Brisbane, so Aussie made. These fire pits are fantastic and very easy to store. It's a great size (when set-up), folds flat (and is surprisingly small when flat packed), comes with a bag and I also bought the rack that sits on the top to put your frypan, billy etc on. Hubby has to lift it because although it says it's 17kg it feels like it weighs a tonne LOL.
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #41 on: October 12, 2013, 12:29:49 PM »
Quote from: xcvator on October 25, 2012, 07:22:10 PM
Is that a generic question ? as in can beer kegs be welded ?
 A/ yes
 or a specific question ? as in can I weld beer kegs ?
A/ No not to save my life

A very interesting question!

To avoid confusion in the future - or even within this post itself - the question would have been more appropriately worded as:-

(Name - if directed to a specific person) can you weld beer kegs?
OR
Can anyone here weld beer kegs?

as opposed to:-
Does anyone know if beer kegs can be welded?


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Jan
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #42 on: October 14, 2013, 03:32:29 PM »
yes beer kegs can be welded, depending what the keg is made out of though..

if its stainless steel then use stainless steel wire in ya mig ffor a better result..
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #43 on: October 20, 2013, 09:14:10 AM »
We use a modified gas bottle. Great for cooking stews with the tri-pod, uses stuff all wood but still throws off enough heat to keep the family warm on cold nights. No mess left and easy to dispose of the ash the next morning.

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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #44 on: October 25, 2013, 12:04:38 PM »
Quote from: Tommo66 on October 16, 2012, 01:23:38 PM
posted pics before but here's the ozhog, the flue and legs are removable and fit inside, the whole lot packs into a ply box for travel.










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Yes, beer kegs can be welded  ;D
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #45 on: November 17, 2013, 08:20:50 PM »
Another variant with a spit on ebay, like the idea. From Ezyspit in Vic.
Renno :cheers:
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #46 on: November 20, 2013, 02:37:02 PM »
Quote from: Renno on October 16, 2012, 05:57:27 AM
The last couple of spots I have been to have allowed a fire as long as it was off the ground, like in a brazier. I have one but it is a punish to fit in the trailer, I also just bought a cheap fire pit however it is round and again difficult to fit, it also takes a lot of wood to get a coal base going, which it needs as it looses head quickly.


Hey all, I had the same problem and the solution was the Ezyspit. www.ezyspit.com Packs flat and takes up very little room and can use it as a BBQ as well.



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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #47 on: November 24, 2013, 06:00:23 PM »
Quote from: Renno on June 22, 2013, 02:05:37 PM
Still procrastinating over this, but I see Hillbilly Camping Gear have done one.
Renno :cheers:


We just bought one from Hillbilly Camping at the Bendigo show. They were demonstrating them there, and we liked the fact they have a lid so you can shut them down at night. We also bought a cook stand and grill plate and will add to it as we go. We haven't had a chance to use it yet, but probably be experimenting in the garden before the next trip.
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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #48 on: November 25, 2013, 08:40:35 AM »
and another flatpack option

http://www.bennettsteel.com.au/products/easy-burn

standard is $99 and customised is $150ish.


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Re: Fire above the Ground
« Reply #49 on: February 17, 2015, 02:56:41 PM »
Quote from: Tommo66 on October 16, 2012, 01:23:38 PM
posted pics before but here's the ozhog, the flue and legs are removable and fit inside, the whole lot packs into a ply box for travel.










cheers
Don't suppose anyone has the photos... I've been googling and found a few on the wayback machine but not all....

EDIT: Found another site that renames them :) Not all, but most  >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
http://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1373686150
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