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Self build BBQ / fire pit
In one of my random moments recently I’ve been looking at a fire pit for when I’m camping in the D3. I’ve seen normal ones where people have strapped them to the spare wheel, or dropped them on the roof rack but thought I’d give it a go creating my own. Probably been done before, but haven’t seen one so thought I’d drop the photos and a bit of description on, total cost was around £25 but that’s as I had to buy everything fresh.
So I thought I’d try using a metal Jerry can as the base, picked a used one up for £10 off fleabay and with fire extinguisher on standby, marked out as big a hole as I could and used an angle grinder to cut it out
Used a 600 degree BBQ spray paint to clean the can up, and the added steel reinforced rubber to the lid, this was to fill back in the gap the angle grinder left when closed
Pot riveted the hinge and a couple of spring clips on the front to secure the door and the fitted 10mm thread rivet nuts to the back side.
The rivet nut allow me to use 10mm bolts as removable legs to keep it off the ground when in use.
And that was it. The pour spout can be opened to give some air flow to the base of the fire and trying it out today, the shape of the can keep the flame shielded from the wind as well
The aim of the closable lid is that the can can be used to carry the kindling and the legs inside for storage, and the whole thing will fit in a standard holder or drop on the roof rack.
After everything is cooled down a quick spray of water, pour out the ash through the spout and the remaining kindling can go back in and you have a “Jerry can” again.
Not the most technical of builds but I like it, looking forward to getting out on a Christmas camping trip I’m planning for Wales 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
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28th Nov 2021 2:09 pm
mulletma5ter
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I really like this, may have a go myself...
Maybe include something to hold the "lid/door" upright to provide a little more wind break?
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29th Nov 2021 7:14 am
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great idea, where did you get the reinforced rubber for the lid?
29th Nov 2021 12:02 pm
KevinD3
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Reminds me of the disposable barbecues we used to make out of 5 gallon drums back in the days of Series II Land Rovers. A cut down the full length of the drum opposite the end cap, then from each end around to half way around the drum. Bend two resulting flaps out and down to make supports and place the radiator grill from Land Rover on top. Remove end cap for increased air flow. Easily made in the field with tin snips, and when finished used whole thing can go back in the skip from which the drum came orriginally.A vaccine does not stop you catching a virus, or passing it on, or getting ill from it, really ill. It does reduce the likelyhood of you dying when really, really ill. Stay Alive - KEEP AWAY FROM PEOPLE.
29th Nov 2021 2:04 pm
KevinD3
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Thanks all
Hey Lumi, didn’t melt on the test but saying that I didn’t run it for more than 20 minutes. It’s on the lid so mainly away from the heat, and only used to help the lid close better. If it does melt I’ll try the oven stuff, but that’s not hard wearing so not sure it would stand up to the knocks 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
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29th Nov 2021 2:33 pm
KevinD3
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Now I’ve got the fire, might give this a go, have seen them for sale but it’ll be fun to build, (and test)
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29th Nov 2021 2:36 pm
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Nice effort. Love the simplicity. New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
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29th Nov 2021 10:26 pm
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I like this idea. I'm planning one now! As above I'm thinking to have the lid upright, also get a grill to use as a BBQ. I also like the idea of using one as a bin, good call.Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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30th Nov 2021 7:57 pm
Lumi
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Both brilliant use of Jerry cans! It seems the perfect gear for a long weekend away
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