Tripod

**Rob** · 03-01-2004, 15:18

Hi all

Are there any budding metal workers out there who have made tripods for suspending stuff over fires?

More for the group gathering type application. Something funky with a shortening mechanism on the chain.

When I came across one in the past for sale, it was the last they had and I didn't need one then :wink:

All info appreciated.

Rob

**Tony** · 03-01-2004, 16:50

The chances are that you could go and get one made for about £15-20. Just take some drawings into a metal worker/engineers and they should be able to sort it out for you. Gary will probably know more about sizes etc

**Rob** · 03-01-2004, 16:57

Excellent - cheers Tony.

I had been thinking about a trip to the local metal smacker - I will see what else comes up on here - just incase

**martin** · 03-01-2004, 17:11

I made one with 3 steel rods, just interlock the ends by bending rings. Then use a length of chain and a couple of hooks as a pot hanger. I got everything from B&G so materials are easily available. :-D

**sargey** · 03-01-2004, 18:16

it might be worth checking yellow pages or similar for blacksmiths, anyone who does wrought ironwork should have no problem at all.

cheers, and.

**Gary** · 04-01-2004, 00:28

The one I use and the ones woodlore and woodsmoke use all come from Moselkattan (or however they spell it)

Check them out.

**Rob** · 04-01-2004, 08:49

Ah - Moskoselkatan

Going to order an Arran 5 Light on Monday - so I will have to check it out. Dont remember the tripods from the catologue, but I will check out the website.

If I cant get hold of one - I might ask you to measure yours up Gary :wink:

Cheers all.

**Gary** · 04-01-2004, 17:13

No worries

**Rob** · 04-01-2004, 17:16

Thanks for that Gary :-D Most appreciated.

**Gary** · 04-01-2004, 17:22

Your welcome and if it turns out ok let me know I could use a second one too.

In fact your smithy might be able to do a roaring trade on here!

**Rob** · 04-01-2004, 17:28

Will do. He is a like minded kind of chap, although not online.

The stuff I talked to him today about making for me didn't seem to be a problem. He seems to do a good trade in custom reinactment stuff, but doesn't mind compromising for a cost effective solution :-D

**alick** · 05-01-2004, 12:55

Saw an advert in a mail order catalogue for a fancy tripod barbecue. Cost £100 plus ! That started me thinking about these. For the tripod, the hard aluminium tube used to fix your household aerial on could be good. Strong, no rust etc. Three 5-6 foot lengths at £8 each (ish) from B&Q.
Cheers, Alick

**Roving Rich** · 05-01-2004, 14:59

Got a friend called Smithy funnily enough, who makes Tripods and kettle irons, trivets etc whatever you want really. Problem is he lives in a Gypsy caravan with his partner and son and was last seen in the west country...
I'll try and get a mobile number. These are the real McCoy, none of yer Swedish import stuff ! Made by a man who cooks everyday on an open fire.
Cheers
Rich

**Tony** · 05-01-2004, 15:01

Oooo.....I think I will be tempted as well :-D

Rich, you gona reply to my PM?

**Rob** · 05-01-2004, 17:58

My guys got New Age Traveller Dreds - so there

:-P

**Roving Rich** · 05-01-2004, 18:21

My guy makes good tripods, :-?

**Rob** · 05-01-2004, 18:32

touché :-D
:sword:

**Tony** · 05-01-2004, 19:24

:rolmao:

**Chopper** · 12-01-2004, 01:55

Is the link for Bear claw bushcraft correct?
All I keep getting is an error message when I click on it.

**Tony** · 12-01-2004, 11:28

It is but the site is not live yet. It should be any day. Try Pm ing him

**Chopper** · 16-02-2004, 18:04

Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!
I have just had a tripod made you can copy it if you wish, it really is the dogs bits, adjustable chain, removable BBQ mesh, just what the doctor ordered.

:-D

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