Camp Fire Tripod - Info Please ?

[Phil562]

I have just bought a fire tray for my patio and I would like a cast iron tripod I can use to do some backyard bushcraft cooking and for use when we have a large camp in the woods.

I have searched the back threads and spoke to Squidders, several times, cheers mate

Now the only suppliers I can find are in the USA, so my question is does anybody know of any UK suppliers or has anyone got one in their shed thats feeling unloved

Many Thanks

PS - today mostly at work I will be trying to locate a blacksmith local to me

 

[led]

The cheap and simple way is to buy three fencing pins and a length of chain. It works really well, but obviously doesn't quite have the aesthetics of a blacksmith-forged one though.

 

[anthonyyy]

The cheap and simple way is to buy three fencing pins .

Please excuse my ignorance: but what is a fencing pin and where can you get them?

 

[bikething]

metal spikes - 3 foot long - with a 'u' shaped bit at the top for hanging red barrier mesh around holes in the ground!!
like the following picture (if it works!)

 

[led]

I've quickly set up mine and it looks like this:

 

[anthonyyy]

Thanks. They use similar things for supporting electric fence wires.

 

[benjamin.oneill]

Find a local blacksmith... I'm sure they could make a wonderful bit of wrought ironwork that'll won't be a garden eyesore and will fit your need (and exact dimensions) for a pretty reasonable price.

 

[Beer Monster]

Saw this the other day ....... £19.99 from Tescos ..... Landmann 0543 Tripod BBQ

 

[pierre girard]

I have just bought a fire tray for my patio and I would like a cast iron tripod I can use to do some backyard bushcraft cooking and for use when we have a large camp in the woods.

I have searched the back threads and spoke to Squidders, several times, cheers mate

Now the only suppliers I can find are in the USA, so my question is does anybody know of any UK suppliers or has anyone got one in their shed thats feeling unloved

Many Thanks

PS - today mostly at work I will be trying to locate a blacksmith local to me

Not hard to make for yourself. Kind of an enjoyable thing to do over a campfire.

Get some square stock, a pipe that is just large enough for the square stock to fit inside, and a couple of big tongs or pipe wrenches. Heavy gloves, like welders gloves, might be a good thing too.

Start a large fire and lay the center of the square stock in the fire until red. Place the square stock in the pipe and quickly attach the wrenches, one to each end. Twist. Repeat until you have the pattern you like.

You can also use the pipe to assist you in making any bends on the end of the square stock that you think necessary.

PG