In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Finally building a fire ring for myself!

Discussion in 'Hobbies and Interests' started by metalcuttr, Aug 9, 2019.

  1. fishingpol

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    Sorry folks, I must have skimmed the OP and missed the fire grate part. I'll just go sign myself into grammar jail for 30 days and use my time processing firewood instead.:rolleyes:

    Enjoy the pit.
     
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    Hope you know I was trying to help, Jon...:handshake: :)
     
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    I will probably drill some weep holes in the bottom pan. I will also need to build some sort of waterproof cover for it (plywood?) if we are going to leave it out (when it's finished) on the patio which I haven't built yet! Seems everything one does around the yard or house initiates a cascade of other tasks (mostly instigated by the Wif) that must be done to accompany the first accomplishment!
     
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    That's the way it usually is
     
  6. MikeInMa

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    That is sweet.

    What's the highly discounted FHC member price for one?

    :rofl: :lol:
     
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  8. metalcuttr

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    I know you guys are joking ,but seriously, this has been such a PITA from the beginning that it is definitely a "One Off"!
     
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    That’s what I told my dad when I sent him the link to this thread yesterday... he really wanted one! :D
    :salute:
     
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    o_O
    Wait, who's joking?:startled:


    ;)

    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
  11. metalcuttr

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    Decided against a tripod. Went with a swiveling pot hook arm instead. Will make an adjustable trammel hook shortly.
     

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    20190816_150835.jpg 20190816_151207.jpg Got the grill surface done. Seems like a simple thing to do but everything is a learning experience. Gave up on two grates. Decided to go simple with a single grate that is offset down so you can get a good sear on meat but also adjust up high enough to cook more slowly. Not a huge cooking surface but never intended this as a main cooking appliance. The main purpose will be to facilitate liquid refreshment! Anyway, the dome is on hold as I am out of energy. Hopefully fire this baby off tomorrow!
     
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    Exactly!!!! Please keep us posted on when you plan on mass production of these beauty’s!:)

    ;)

    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    Finally got to use the pit to burn some uglies and some hot dogs. Stuck the ring over between the wood stacks. Was a bit warm still so we didn't have a roaring fire but it was pleasant, burned well and we got to toast our buns as well. Just a low key trial run!
     

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    Got to toast the buns! Looks like it worked very well!
     
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    Very nice indeed. Glad it warmed all parts.
     
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    I like you hot dog cooker. Could do a few at a time.
     
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    Awesome work. Sell those to camp grounds
     
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    Lucky I live in the somewhat nearby area Russ, you’re definitely a man of many talents and that isn’t second to none. Might as well PM you because that is one heck of a pit!
     
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