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: How's this for a portable camping grill?


spdrcr5
10-17-2006, 07:54 AM
New River Grill portable campfire grill (http://www.newrivergrill.com/)

http://www.newrivergrill.com/images/home_pic02.jpg

tooljedi
10-17-2006, 10:00 AM
I like American innovation. It looks it could be a little awkward to put together in the field, but the concept rules! This is great for not taking up any room, and weighing just about nothing!
I could see myself buying one!

JPH102900
10-17-2006, 10:32 AM
Cool idea, but they seem a little pricey...30 - 60 bucks? Most camp sites I go to usually have a small firepit with a grill already so I probably wouldn't spend the money. It would be useful for backpacking though, but I don't really do that much.

tooljedi
10-17-2006, 10:51 AM
Cool idea, but they seem a little pricey...30 - 60 bucks? Most camp sites I go to usually have a small firepit with a grill already so I probably wouldn't spend the money. It would be useful for backpacking though, but I don't really do that much.

Boy, they do seem a tad over priced. But for backwoods camping it wood be great! May be knock off about $20! :neutral:

tooljedi
10-18-2006, 08:03 AM
I designed one last night! I'm torn! This guy has a godd idea, but the thing is over-priced! It think it really boils down to his stainlee steel cost really!

I made this a little diifernt! I used 5/16" rods, 1/2" rode ends, and 3/8" legs. All threads are 5/16-18 UNC-2A. What do you think about this? The material from McMaster Carr would cast me over $36 dollars, but I can get it it from a local source for about $18.
I also have access to machines which I can make quick work of the machining!

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spdrcr5
10-18-2006, 08:28 AM
Very nice work there! What would you think your total cost would be? Plus, would yours come in a nice handy dandy plastic twist lock tube for easy storage? You should check a local art supply store for those types of tubes, they don't cost very much and come in a variety of sizes.

I think a nice 18" x 12" grill would be a pretty good size.

Junebug
10-18-2006, 08:54 AM
Would food go directly on it or just used for pots and pans?

tooljedi
10-18-2006, 09:00 AM
Very nice work there! What would you think your total cost would be? Plus, would yours come in a nice handy dandy plastic twist lock tube for easy storage? You should check a local art supply store for those types of tubes, they don't cost very much and come in a variety of sizes.

I think a nice 18" x 12" grill would be a pretty good size.

The one I drew up is 9" X 18". Those plastic tubes are used for tooling packaging, and I belive I know where to get them for a low price!

I think If I made 5-6 of these things my cost per unit would be close to $20 bucks! :|

tooljedi
10-18-2006, 09:05 AM
Would food go directly on it or just used for pots and pans?

I am an aluminum foil pre-packed guy when it comes to camping meals! I second that with stew from the can warmed over a toasty fire! I am not into dishwashing in the wild! :-(
This thing in basically a grill rack, and you should be able to cook steaks, hamburgers, hotdogs, and other on it! :D

spdrcr5
10-18-2006, 11:02 AM
The one I drew up is 9" X 18". Those plastic tubes are used for tooling packaging, and I belive I know where to get them for a low price!

I think If I made 5-6 of these things my cost per unit would be close to $20 bucks! :|

9x18 would work too. Let me know if you do decide to do this. :)