Trim down size of firebox plate/frying pan

[bigbenmatt]

Hi All

Maybe a stupid idea but I really don't like the lip of this thing (it making it just to big to fit comfortably in my back and was wondering if I should
1. Cut it off and file it down for a smooth finish 2 Bend it back down on itself to make a flat side profile.

So my questions is, are these stupid ideas and/or has anyone done it before or got any idea the best way to do it.

Pictures in the links below

All best
Ben

(note from Tony, Admin - I've taken the liberty of showing the images, there's lots of people don't like following links.)

 

[Broch]

Hi Ben. To be honest I think you'll have difficulty doing a tidy job of it. Folding down will almost certainly not work without it being 'ruckled'. Cutting then grinding/filing/smoothing might work but it would be a slog depending on what power tools you have.

I would just look out for a replacement that fitted my packing/use needs.

The advantage of the lip is that the pan is much easier to pick up especially when full of hot stuff.

 

[Wander]

A bit of a no-brainer this one.
You're the one using it and if it doesn't suit you as is, then feel free to modify as suits you.
As for which option - well, whatever you have the tools and abilities to do! Again, it's your item and you are using it, so do whatever you what to do.
Personally, I'd cut it off.

 

[TLM]

If it is cast (not sure from the pic) there is no way to bend it, it will just break. If pressed there are more options but still a lot of work.

 

[MrGrumpy]

Chances are it will warp if you remove the strength from the lip.

 

[Mesquite]

Personally I wouldn't bother with modding it and look for a suitable alternative that fits your needs.

The Trangia non-stick frying pan would be a good alternative but there's others as well