Post by: Sparky415 on September 26, 2015, 12:38:30 PM
So I wanted to make a BBQ small enough to take car camping, no holes in the bottom to protect the grass
I was going to wait before posting so I could show it in action, but time ::) ...
Dumped Gas bottle and a charity shop fruit bowl
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Fire/DSC03180%20b.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Fire/DSC03180%20b.jpg.html)
Need some sort of jig to do a level cut
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Fire/DSC03285.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Fire/DSC03285.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Fire/DSC03286.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Fire/DSC03286.jpg.html)
Yep that works
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Fire/DSC03291.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Fire/DSC03291.jpg.html)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Fire/DSC03293.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Fire/DSC03293.jpg.html)
Cut some bits off the bottom
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Fire/DSC03298.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Fire/DSC03298.jpg.html)
Give him a smile :-\
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Fire/DSC03299.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Fire/DSC03299.jpg.html)
Chop up the fruit bowl
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Fire/DSC03303.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Fire/DSC03303.jpg.html)
Added cake rack (might need more work :think: )
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/Fire/DSC03585.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/Fire/DSC03585.jpg.html)
Just need to test it now, probably not much good for backpacking :D
:cheers:
Post by: SAK Guy on September 26, 2015, 02:40:08 PM
Post by: ducttapetech on September 26, 2015, 03:05:32 PM
Nice job.
That's us mobile.
Nate
Post by: Serena on September 26, 2015, 03:08:16 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on September 26, 2015, 04:26:29 PM
Thanks Guys :salute:
I am hoping it will ‘draw’ when there’s a fire or I will have to drill a few extra holes
I’m sure Smashie and Mr W are reaching for their disc cutters as we speak :rofl:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 26, 2015, 06:09:39 PM
JR
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 26, 2015, 09:06:52 PM
Post by: Zed on September 26, 2015, 09:17:54 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 26, 2015, 09:37:32 PM
Nice work Sparky Bloke :tu: So when are you taking it for a test drive?Yeah, I'll take a steak, medium well that is! lol
JR
Post by: Megan on September 26, 2015, 09:39:52 PM
As long as the fruit bowl is up high enough you should get enough air flow down there. I only use charcoal. Yum.
Post by: Sparky415 on September 26, 2015, 10:29:24 PM
Not sure if it will get used this year but we will see....
Mmmmm steak :drool:
Megan there’s ¾” under the bowl, I’m hoping it will be enough :)
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on September 26, 2015, 11:08:26 PM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on September 26, 2015, 11:31:48 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on September 27, 2015, 08:07:45 AM
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on September 27, 2015, 08:19:14 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on September 27, 2015, 08:43:23 PM
That lad has too much time on his hands but I like his BBQ thingy :)
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on September 27, 2015, 08:53:55 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on September 27, 2015, 09:23:34 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on May 20, 2016, 10:20:15 PM
So a friend did me a favour and didn’t want any money, I knew he liked my little BBQ.... ::)
So now I need to make myself another one from the left over bits
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05386.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05386.jpg.html)
Chop chop :D
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05387.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05387.jpg.html)
Need to take the top off and make a base :)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05389.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05389.jpg.html)
Getting there
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05391.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05391.jpg.html)
That going to work ok
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05392.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05392.jpg.html)
In travel mode :tu:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05400.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05400.jpg.html)
Burn some paint off >:D
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05405.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05405.jpg.html)
Post by: zoidberg on May 21, 2016, 12:14:10 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on May 21, 2016, 08:00:45 AM
Z
You probably know that you have to fill the bottles with water first to get the gas out :ahhh
And if you don’t have a disc cutter a jig saw will work as well
I used metal hole cutters and a jigsaw for the smile
:cheers:
Post by: zoidberg on May 21, 2016, 02:27:13 PM
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on May 22, 2016, 05:30:03 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on May 22, 2016, 09:53:19 PM
I need to make a grill thingy to go on the top,
then I will have a go at incinerating something :D
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on May 23, 2016, 03:22:27 AM
Looks great! Very, very cool!
Def
Post by: Sparky415 on May 23, 2016, 06:45:43 AM
As you can see they are easy to do :)
Post by: Sparky415 on August 10, 2016, 08:56:08 PM
For Smashie,
who for some reason :shrug: is reluctant to hack up a pressurized calor gas bottle with a disc cutter...
Balloon gas bottle (Helium ;) )
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05725.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05725.jpg.html)
1st Cut
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05727.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05727.jpg.html)
Pop rivet on an old hinge
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05729.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05729.jpg.html)
Finish cutting door
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05731.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05731.jpg.html)
Post by: Sparky415 on August 10, 2016, 08:58:36 PM
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05743.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05743.jpg.html)
First test fire :ahhh
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05752.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05752.jpg.html)
Hot
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05794.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05794.jpg.html)
Post by: Sparky415 on August 10, 2016, 09:01:33 PM
Didn’t draw well so make holes in top bigger and add vent below door
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05798.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05798.jpg.html)
Works a bit better, takes ten minutes to boil 1 pint of water :cheers:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05812.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05812.jpg.html)
Post by: Gohard on August 10, 2016, 11:46:02 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on August 11, 2016, 06:20:58 AM
Post by: Gohard on August 11, 2016, 06:24:26 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on August 11, 2016, 06:33:34 AM
I don't need any more pictures thanks,
I can see it's very well thought out with nice welds :tu:
Post by: Gohard on August 11, 2016, 06:42:01 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on August 11, 2016, 06:46:34 AM
It looks Great from where I'm sitting Gohard :D
And it's good to meet another fan of the disc cutter :salute:
:cheers:
Post by: Gohard on August 11, 2016, 06:51:58 AM
Post by: Gohard on August 11, 2016, 06:54:53 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on August 11, 2016, 04:11:37 PM
Hijacking like that is very welcome :tu:
Post by: Sparky415 on August 14, 2016, 09:41:28 PM
After a coat of heat resistant paint
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05833.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05833.jpg.html)
When can we expect pics of grilled sausages and other delicious meaty things? :D
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05838.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05838.jpg.html)
Very soon ;)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05839.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05839.jpg.html)
After eating a relaxing fire :)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2016/DSC05862.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2016/DSC05862.jpg.html)
Post by: TazzieRob on August 16, 2016, 06:31:56 AM
Great stuff Tony and Gohard. I'd like to build something like Gohard's first one. There is a similar commercial offering called and Ozpig which costs around $350+
Post by: Gohard on August 16, 2016, 07:33:22 AM
Post by: SteveC on August 18, 2016, 09:10:25 PM
I'm glad you updated this one- I think I missed it the first time around!
Looks great! Very, very cool!
Def
+1 :like: :like: :like:
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on September 01, 2016, 03:18:00 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on September 01, 2016, 08:43:36 PM
:cheers:
Those Ozpig’s do look useful! :drool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ6T5YE7fq0
Post by: jcs0001 on September 02, 2016, 03:52:05 AM
Very nice work. A lot more substantial than the usual offering at our stores.
John
Post by: Sparky415 on May 14, 2017, 10:14:01 PM
So on a lot of sites the strip out Guys bin everything! ;)
:think:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07164.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07164.jpg.html)
;)
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07161.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07161.jpg.html)
Add some nice dry wood, That works :tu:
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07168.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07168.jpg.html)
The water is boiling :D but I think I need to drill a few more holes for better airflow,
(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n184/sparky_415/2017/DSC07180.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/sparky_415/media/2017/DSC07180.jpg.html)
Post by: TazzieRob on May 15, 2017, 02:35:13 PM
Post by: zoidberg on May 15, 2017, 02:52:26 PM
I've had a couple old bottles waiting for a few years now, just haven't got around to deciding on a design and going for it.
Another year on and I still haven't done anything. :facepalm: :facepalm:
Post by: Sparky415 on May 15, 2017, 06:18:20 PM
will add a few when I get a min
Yep Stainless :tu:
Z :pok: :D
Post by: zoidberg on May 16, 2017, 03:05:31 AM
Post by: TazzieRob on May 17, 2017, 07:39:07 AM
I've had a couple old bottles waiting for a few years now, just haven't got around to deciding on a design and going for it.
Another year on and I still haven't done anything. :facepalm: :facepalm:
I quite liked the simplicity of this one
https://youtu.be/1BqNfAzSdjU
Post by: zoidberg on May 17, 2017, 09:36:09 AM
Post by: zoidberg on May 18, 2017, 12:32:16 PM
One is venting but the other has a kosan valve and will have to wait until I find an old hose to use.
Post by: TazzieRob on May 19, 2017, 11:32:08 AM
So two old bottles came out of storage today.
One is venting but the other has a kosan valve and will have to wait until I find an old hose to use.
:popcorn:
Post by: Sparky415 on May 19, 2017, 05:59:58 PM
Post by: zoidberg on May 20, 2017, 02:04:59 AM
The bottle isn't quite empty though so I'll put it on the bbq to be used up.
Post by: zoidberg on May 23, 2017, 11:19:11 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4248/34030215653_d2dcc42833_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TR8Kw6)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4219/33997182674_58780500c2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TNdrXY)
Post by: TazzieRob on May 23, 2017, 01:19:10 PM
Post by: Sparky415 on May 23, 2017, 06:35:17 PM
1-2-3-4-5 Yep still got all your fingers and thumb on your left hand :tu: you are off to a good start :D
Was the thread clockwise or anti? I can never remember :think:
Post by: zoidberg on May 24, 2017, 02:02:39 PM
Post by: TazzieRob on May 25, 2017, 01:24:53 AM
Anti to remove. Now to decide on a simple design. Or two...
It is only the line side of the tap that is anti clock to tighten on gas, so non gas things can't be connected.
And two is better than one :pok:
Post by: TazzieRob on May 25, 2017, 06:47:57 AM
Post by: Sparky415 on May 25, 2017, 09:11:41 AM
Anti to remove. Now to decide on a simple design. Or two...
It is only the line side of the tap that is anti clock to tighten on gas, so non gas things can't be connected.
And two is better than one :pok:
I often get confused with these things ::)
My work is next to a scrap metal processing site. I've spied skips full of empty gas bottles :ahhh, wonder if I could score some off them?
Got to be worth having a chat with one of the lads there, someone on the inside ;) I'm too old and clumsy to be climbing over fences :D
Post by: zoidberg on May 25, 2017, 09:57:06 AM
Post by: zoidberg on May 28, 2017, 09:41:54 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4274/34807190401_8396b40892_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V2MX3r)
Post by: TazzieRob on May 29, 2017, 04:28:17 AM
My work is next to a scrap metal processing site. I've spied skips full of empty gas bottles :ahhh, wonder if I could score some off them?
Got to be worth having a chat with one of the lads there, someone on the inside ;) I'm too old and clumsy to be climbing over fences :D
Hmm, as expected, they don't sell scrap to the public, and as I don't actually know anyone who works there, I don't have an inside contact. Oh well, will just have to keep an eye out elsewhere...
Post by: Sparky415 on May 29, 2017, 06:28:43 AM
That's a bugger, it's a bit like that over here too many rules and jobsworh's :(
Post by: TazzieRob on September 06, 2017, 08:49:42 AM
Picked up a discarded wheel last week. Cut the tyre off today. Should make a good base.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4274/34807190401_8396b40892_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/V2MX3r)
:pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok:
Post by: Syncop8r on September 06, 2017, 01:38:44 PM
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 06, 2017, 06:21:07 PM
JR
Post by: Sparky415 on September 06, 2017, 09:26:18 PM
:gimme:
Those both look :drool:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 06, 2017, 09:39:57 PM
Tell me about it, I'd soooo want one of those!
:gimme:
Those both look :drool:
JR
Post by: Syncop8r on September 07, 2017, 01:20:35 AM
Those are cute, are they mini mines?They are made out of 9kg gas bottles (the same as the others are using).
JR
Someone asked the manufacturer if they can make sea mine ones on the Facebook page where I saw these. I think he said "sure, if you can find a sea mine".
Post by: TazzieRob on September 07, 2017, 01:32:29 AM
Post by: zoidberg on September 07, 2017, 03:10:58 PM
Picked up a discarded wheel last week. Cut the tyre off today. Should make a good base.
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4274/34807190401_8396b40892_b.jpg)
:pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok:
I know right. :facepalm: :facepalm:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 07, 2017, 04:49:23 PM
JR
Post by: Syncop8r on September 07, 2017, 11:36:21 PM
This is an art form I never realized existed.
Post by: Sparky415 on September 08, 2017, 06:21:25 AM
Yep, so cool! :drool:
Post by: Kev D on September 08, 2017, 12:57:30 PM
I'll take a minion one
Post by: Sparky415 on September 08, 2017, 08:38:12 PM
Darth Minion :tu:
Post by: Smashie on September 08, 2017, 10:01:45 PM
(https://image.ibb.co/f9R68a/Darth_Minnion.jpg)
Darth Minion :tu:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 08, 2017, 10:47:05 PM
JR
Post by: Sparky415 on September 08, 2017, 11:20:26 PM
:D
Post by: TazzieRob on September 26, 2017, 01:59:56 AM
Lol, your bad, look what I just picked up at the dollar store.
JR
How are you going to make a BBQ out of that? :pok:
Post by: MadPlumbarian on September 26, 2017, 02:42:32 AM
Good question, I just matched the other posts..Lol, your bad, look what I just picked up at the dollar store.
JR
How are you going to make a BBQ out of that? :pok:
JR
Post by: Sparky415 on May 08, 2018, 11:10:50 PM
Here it is after some work
(https://i.imgur.com/X85lbsf.jpg)
Looks like this now with an easy carry handle ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/IsMW3Mz.jpg)
Opens level so you have a wider working area
(https://i.imgur.com/IosPYLh.jpg)
Looks like that will work :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/YdToWGA.jpg)
Post by: TazzieRob on May 08, 2018, 11:28:13 PM