Alright.. everyone get ready to laugh...
I JUST figured out how that thing works!
HAHAHA....:sad6:
Mind telling me how it works
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HAHAHA....:sad6:
Mind telling me how it works
QUOTE=michiel;291431]HAHAHA....:sad6:
Mind telling me how it works [/QUOTE]
See the rope? that binds another fork to the larger fork. But facing the opposite direction. The bigger fork perches onto the vertical support, while the smaller fork hooks onto the same support. The weight of the billycan pins the whole rig down, so it doesn't fall or get slippery. As well, with the weight so well balanced, you can pivot the whole pot hook, away from the fire, or onto the fire.
Found it in Lofty Wiseman's SAS book yesterday, while looking for a plant I needed some details about (Solomon's Seal). Took a look at it and said "...well that's how that danged pot hold works!"
Until then, I thought Maverix drilled a hole through the support stick and tied a prussik knot or something to it.
Mind telling me how it works
[/QUOTE]See the rope? that binds another fork to the larger fork. But facing the opposite direction. The bigger fork perches onto the vertical support, while the smaller fork hooks onto the same support. The weight of the billycan pins the whole rig down, so it doesn't fall or get slippery. As well, with the weight so well balanced, you can pivot the whole pot hook, away from the fire, or onto the fire.
Found it in Lofty Wiseman's SAS book yesterday, while looking for a plant I needed some details about (Solomon's Seal). Took a look at it and said "...well that's how that danged pot hold works!"
Until then, I thought Maverix drilled a hole through the support stick and tied a prussik knot or something to it.
Eric_Methven
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Yep i new that but lost my glasses or would said about it earlier but need glasses to find them right
In my case I have used the paracord to bind the end into a loop/eye that threaded over the post.
Im of to the woods for the night now so ill see about a tutorial type thingy. If I don't get carried away watching the dormice again.
Im of to the woods for the night now so ill see about a tutorial type thingy. If I don't get carried away watching the dormice again.
Right I need to find a camera, I might not be that skilled at bushcraft but I'm a dab hand at putting a brew on.
OK well I managed to get it all together and took a few pics as I tried the Grave alternative to my original pot hanger. All the usual disclaimers e.g: I am no craftsman/photographer etc. but I'm hoping this gives those who are interested the jist of what I did.
Ok first off I find a branch, the main things I was looking for are the angles and the secondary branch that will create the fork that rests against the post. something like this is perfect:
Next up I trim the branch down so I have two pieces to work with:
Then I flatten one side of each branch so they will lie together snuggly IMPORTANT BIT is to be sure that when the branches lie together flat sides together is that you make sure you have two opposing forks one pointing each way and parralell to each other:
Bad photo cos they aren't positioned right hopefully the close up makes it clearer. You should also be able to see that I have created an opposing notch to help hold things in place:
then comes the tricky bit of binding. First off I take a bight (fold) of line and lay it along the branches:
binding back up along the bight I try to keep the binding as tight as i can till im left with a short tail at either end of the wrap:
then I thread the wrapped end through the end of the original loop and pull the other tail tight so the loop and tail get drawn under the wrapping:
if that all went to plan then once you've driven a decent post into the ground next to your fire , you have your very own fully adjustable pot hanger :
I prefer my original one to this one as the eye seems to actually 'grip' the post a little better. That time i made it by splitting the branch back then twisting and bending to form the loop, which is held in place by the same binding:
Well there it is...my first tutorial probably as clear as mud feel free to ask if I stopped making sense.
Ok first off I find a branch, the main things I was looking for are the angles and the secondary branch that will create the fork that rests against the post. something like this is perfect:
Next up I trim the branch down so I have two pieces to work with:
Then I flatten one side of each branch so they will lie together snuggly IMPORTANT BIT is to be sure that when the branches lie together flat sides together is that you make sure you have two opposing forks one pointing each way and parralell to each other:
Bad photo cos they aren't positioned right hopefully the close up makes it clearer. You should also be able to see that I have created an opposing notch to help hold things in place:
then comes the tricky bit of binding. First off I take a bight (fold) of line and lay it along the branches:
binding back up along the bight I try to keep the binding as tight as i can till im left with a short tail at either end of the wrap:
then I thread the wrapped end through the end of the original loop and pull the other tail tight so the loop and tail get drawn under the wrapping:
if that all went to plan then once you've driven a decent post into the ground next to your fire , you have your very own fully adjustable pot hanger :
I prefer my original one to this one as the eye seems to actually 'grip' the post a little better. That time i made it by splitting the branch back then twisting and bending to form the loop, which is held in place by the same binding:
Well there it is...my first tutorial probably as clear as mud
feel free to ask if I stopped making sense.
Top job! I tink if people had trouble understanding it before, then this will have cleare up any queries. Don't forget that a spruce root could also be used in the place of paracord, but I suppose a bit of paracord from your pocket is easier than scrambling about with a digging stick!
It has done for me, in the past with the original eye version, but as I said this is my first go at making/using the opposing forks hanger. I havent experimented too much with this set up yet, however I think you could play about with the configuration of the top fork that grips the post using longer, springier or carving it to a better fit.
with the eye end you can bind the eye tighter around the post to get a super firm hold. Plus, in both cases the heavier the load in the pot the better the grip
with the eye end you can bind the eye tighter around the post to get a super firm hold. Plus, in both cases the heavier the load in the pot the better the grip
yup friction is what its all about
Im not up to much on my physics but its all about levers and friction from what I understand.
Im not up to much on my physics but its all about levers and friction from what I understand.
Here's my design, I don't know if it is a well known one. It has advantages over a tripod in that there is easier access to the fire from one side. It is adjustable by changing the length of the cord, or length or angle of the legs, and as usual the hanger could have many notches. Here I have used 3 virginia creepers plaited together--the setup is plenty strong enough to hold enough water--but of course paracord could be used.
I tied it to a tree, but an alternative would be to use a strong peg in the ground a little way off. Or perhaps a sleeping friend.
Have a few other ideas I might try too.
I tied it to a tree, but an alternative would be to use a strong peg in the ground a little way off. Or perhaps a sleeping friend.
Have a few other ideas I might try too.
Interesting hanger Biddlesby but I'd be worried about using Virginia creeper near food or drink tho, as I recall it's highly poisonous
Kev
Kev
Ok. Nothing very innovative I'm afraid. My best idea has already been done but this is what I usually use.
The base of the main pole is tied to the tree so that it can pivot up and down and sideways a bit.
As a result, by moving the bipod you can change the height and position of the pot.
It's simple but very stable as the tree is giving the whole thing a good set of roots as a foundation.
The base of the main pole is tied to the tree so that it can pivot up and down and sideways a bit.
As a result, by moving the bipod you can change the height and position of the pot.
It's simple but very stable as the tree is giving the whole thing a good set of roots as a foundation.
