Tripod Length?

[Blundstoned Love]

Hi

I've been given a dutch oven as a present and want to make a supporting tripod.

I plan to use a chain and hook set up to vary the height over the fire, but is there a length anyone can recommend for the tripod legs?

They will be made of 12 mil high tensile rebar.

Thanks in advance for the good advice I know will come this way.

Boots

 

[Blundstoned Love]

The lack of response makes me think I have asked a really dumb question

 

[British Red]

Not at all. Mine has five foot legs. That is on the longer side.

 

[Blundstoned Love]

Thanks Red.

 

[Mesquite]

It depends on the size of your DO but 4 or 5ft should give you a leeway for most

 

[Joonsy]

[FONT=&amp]As above between 4-5 foot. 5’ is generally considered on the long side.. -- If you make two of the legs with eyed ends and one leg with a hooked end you can use it either as a normal tripod or alternatively by pushing the two eyed legs into the ground and slide the third leg through those eyes for suspension of utensil.


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[Blundstoned Love]

Thanks guys - have gone for 4 ft lengths - can't wait to get them and give them a go - mind you I need to find a length of chain.

I have one that will be ideal - I put it in a "safe place" though - God knows where it is.