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by **TLC** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 4:24 pm

I recently attended the Pike River Rendezvous here in Kenosha and talked to the blacksmith there. We worked out a trade for an old forge I had. He made me this setup for grilling or DO cooking. This is the grill and steel post.

Then I had him make a removable steel plate and folding windscreen that sits right on top of the grill. I can also swing the crane over the coals and heat dishwater in a coffee boiler at the same time. It's height adjustable and can swivel if the wind shifts. Since I'm a solo camper, this size suits me fine. In an emergency I can stack 2 DO's

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

by **Lucky489** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:38 pm

that is sweet

by **Dark Horse** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:52 pm

That is a great Idea! :thumbsup:

by **Joanne** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:18 pm

Nice grill / table!! The guy's pretty talented. I've always liked wrought iron, so I really like how your table turned out. The problem here in the desert southwest would be trying to get it pounded into the ground far enough to hold steady. Between the rocks and caliche, I'd never get it secure.

Joanne

by **tinksdad** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:33 pm

You would also have to decide which CI to leave at home to make up the difference for the sledge hammer you need to put it in the ground!!

Other than that, I really like it. It's simple. Form meets function!!! Gonna have to sweet talk some of the welders at work!! :thumbsup:

by **TLC** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:47 am

tinksdad wrote:You would also have to decide which CI to leave at home to make up the difference for the sledge hammer you need to put it in the ground!!

Other than that, I really like it. It's simple. Form meets function!!! Gonna have to sweet talk some of the welders at work!!

Actually in our sandy soil up here, the post went into the ground with just a few whacks with my axe. But I can imagine in other parts of the country it might present a problem, in which case I'd simply set the table on the ground and still be able to use the windscreen.

Tom

by **doug hodder** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:34 am

That's really a slick set up Tom! Nice touch on how he did the handles...Doug

by **Dean in Eureka, CA** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:55 am

That is one cool set-up... I like the swivel feature for blocking the wind. :thumbsup:

by **TLC** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:32 pm

Thanks everyone! I think it will serve me just fine.

Tom :thumbsup:

by **starleen2** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 9:08 pm

Jealous - yes I said it! :applause:

by **Miriam C.** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:50 pm

starleen2 wrote:Jealous - yes I said it!

Oh me too. Gosh that is so neat. :thumbsup:

Maybe he wants to sell them?

by **kayaklover** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:21 pm

Looks great Tom ! We are looking forward to having some great potluck meals out of your nice setup. How about this weekend ? What's on the menu? :Flippin Burger:

:picnic

by **TLC** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:43 pm

kayaklover wrote:Looks great Tom ! We are looking forward to having some great potluck meals out of your nice setup. How about this weekend ? What's on the menu? :picnic

I've almost perfected boiling water with it. Maybe by this weekend I'll be able to whip something up!

Tom

by **Marti Domyancic** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:05 am

I would seriously be interested if you could talk him into selling them....great setup, a lot of thought has gone into this!! :thumbsup:

by **TLC** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 8:04 am

Marti Domyancic wrote:I would seriously be interested if you could talk him into selling them....great setup, a lot of thought has gone into this!!

Sorry for the late response......been busy. He will make them for you, but I'd say shipping to the left coast would put it over the top for most pocket books. If you're still interested, PM me and I'll send all his info and numbers.
Tom

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