How does this set up look? I would run 2 very large cast iron Dutch Ovens.
I would use it without the leg extensions though.
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...=SearchResults
Logic Dutch Oven with Spiral Bail and Iron Cover 9 Qt.
https://secure.lodgemfg.com/storefro...idProduct=3948
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Last edited by Just Duke; 03-09-2008 at 11:25 AM.
Duke,
If'n I had one of them contraptions I'd have to go a noodlin for sure.
Dave
Rather than spend the money on a fine Lodge dutch oven, you might want to consider a cheaper alternative like these 10" dutch oven and 12" dutch oven from Harbor Freight. Way cheaper and they do not come with pre-seasoned coating that will have to be burned off. Buffalo Arms also carries this nice 8" dia. Cast Iron Lead Pot with a long bail handle and a pouring spout.
Last edited by C A Plater; 03-09-2008 at 08:21 AM.
Originally Posted by VTDW
Duke,
If'n I had one of them contraptions I'd have to go a noodlin for sure.
Dave
Noodlin for Catfish! I remember those days when I was a kid.
Wow! Thanks for the links. I can just hacksaw the legs off and grind them flat. Great price!
Last edited by Just Duke; 03-09-2008 at 09:28 AM.
No requirement. The legs just go down between the supports in the grill.
The legs on the Dutch Oven sir.
Yes, the legs on the Dutch oven will just fit down in the openings on the grill and the bottom of the pot will sit flat. You could even call it a safety provision... keeps the pot from sliding off the grill.
BTW, if you're going to put two of those on that stove, you better have a firm support under it. It would be no fun having 2 6qt dutch ovens full of molten lead tip over - most definitely will ruin your day.
Some of these guys will probably chime in to tell us how much weight you'd have on that stove, and I think you'll be surprised. If you can stand on it, after you have it set up, should be plenty strong enough.
Be safe, have fun.
Last edited by OBXPilgrim; 03-09-2008 at 10:39 AM.
Your right. Looks like it needs center supports front and back.
Oops! Sorry, Duke. I was "shortening" the links, and accidently removed one of your pictures!
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I fixed it sir.
Duke:
I use a modified Camp Chef stove like yours for my smelting. Mine is a single burner version which I would think you should examine. It is the "HIGH PRESSURE" (60,000BTUs)model and sounds like a 747 on take-off when cranked up ! Infinitely better than the standard pressure version. In the photo you can see a couple of the smelting pots I have welded up from heavy steel tubing remnants. Subsequent to the photo I have welded extra braces on the burner so it will now easily support 400 pounds in the larger pot with added safety margin.
Jerry
Last edited by GLL; 03-09-2008 at 01:17 PM.
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Thanks sharing the pics GLL. Yea it sounds like the camp chef is the way to go.
Nice set up GLL, do you have a crane or some way to top pick your melting pots looks like you have some rings at the top for picking???
Ill be as nice as you let me and as mean as you make me, your Choice
Shop around for the burners too..... I think that might be a little high. Even Chef Paul Prudhomme sells a single cast iron burner on a 22 inch high stand for $95 in his catalog.... 35,000 btu burner. A real nice 2 burner on wheels for $329. You could smelt on one, and Blacken a steak on the other. Or not.
Doug
Ouch! That is a little pricey! The Camp Chef from Basspro is only $130.00
I would not cook on this burner after melting decayed ur**anium which is what lead is if I recall.
Duke:
Take Doug's advance and shop around for good deals. I still recommend the HIGH PRESSURE Camp Chef single burner model though. It puts out over 60,000BTUs. I have purchased several of their burners (for camping purposes) from a local Mexican restaurant supply house here in Los Angeles for heavily discounted prices (speaking Spanish is required though !).
Jerry
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Hotwheelz:
I have made up six of the smelting pots out of steel tubing. Each has "lifting" holes. I have a heavy portable engine hoist that is rolled up and chained onto the pots once the smelting is done (never rolled with liquid metal). Each pot is used for a specific alloy and there is always some left in the bottom. 200-300 pounds of wheel weights can be handled with ease. I can also move hot (but solid) material on or off with safety without having to wait for everything to cool off.
I am really cheap (Scottish) and the remnant steel tubing was a really inexpensive way to go !
Having access to a heavy duty plasma torch and welding equipment was a bonus !
Jerry
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Gotcha! Further reading netted mee the one I have pictured only has one side the cooks at the higher BTU's.Duke:
Take Doug's advance and shop around for good deals. I still recommend the HIGH PRESSURE Camp Chef single burner model though. It puts out over 60,000BTUs. I have purchased several of their burners (for camping purposes) from a local Mexican restaurant supply house here in Los Angeles for heavily discounted prices (speaking Spanish is required though !
Jerry
Here is the one you suggest I should get.
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