BBQ plate wanted!

[FNQGU]

Looking for a nice heavy duty camp fire BBQ plate. Not one of these BS thin plates that don't hold the heat and burn everything either. One with collapsible legs that folds flat and has half a grill. The one I used to have has gone walkies. Had to cook steaks on the upturned camp oven lid for the last few trips (which works a treat) but it is time to get it sorted again and nothing I have seen in the shops really does it for me.

Does anyone make them or know someone who does?

[BigRAWesty]

Hi mate. I can certainly whip one up for you. Have you looked at the pole style?
I'll try dig up my link to the one I built.
But pm what sorta size you were after and I'll price it up for you.

[NP99]

Also look at Rays outdoors, Anaconda and Barbeques galore

[BigRAWesty]

Here we are
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?p=383797
You can buy these as kits, and the plate is 4mm from memory.

[FNQGU]

Have never gone for the pole type as I once saw one fall over when loaded with scotch fillets. There was a lot of swearing at the cook that night.

Size? Hmm. About the size that fits in an old sugar bag? Whatever that is.

Will send you a PM.

[FNQGU]

Thanks Kallen, Thought I'd post a description of what I had in mind in case anyone has a suggestion. Maybe PM me a price if that's ok?

Not real sure of size but I reckon maybe total length of around 650-700 x half that as width. 4 or 5mm plate would be ideal with an edge all the way around. Like a 20mm piece of flat bar made to follow the outside of the plate?

Folding legs that fit inside the 20mm total height?

A brace across the legs that can be grabbed with the camp oven lid lifter to drag it out of the fire.

20mm might be a bit narrow, not sure but you get the idea.

[BigRAWesty]

Got an idea in my head, half and half plate and grill, or full plate??
Probably go 30 on the side, 10 above and 15 below (5 for the plate..)
How high would you like it to sit??

[FNQGU]

Yep sounds good. Half grille, half plate. Something that sits about 30cm off the ground roughly?

[FNQGU]

All,

Kal is going to have a crack at making up this BBQ for me. It will be as above with 5mm plate. H-style folding legs that fold flat beneath the BBQ and a handle on one end. Should be nice and heavy and perfect for camping.

Cost will be around $150 plus freight if anyone else is interested. Given that the shite quality BBQ's in the camping stores are 3/4 of that price anyway, I reckon it is a good deal for a solid bbq plate that will last a lifetime.

[AB]

Pics of finished product would be grand too mate.

[Woof]

pics of finished product would be grand too mate.

x 2............

[NP99]

Pics of finished product would be grand too mate.

And the progress build :)

[BigRAWesty]

Ok. If there is some interest I'll whip up a few.

[d.n.blewitt]

Ive seen the swing type plates used with a star picket driven in, steel conduit fitted over the star picket and bbq pole slid into the conduit for when in soft ground, i.e. sand.

[P4trol]

Pics of finished product would be grand too mate.

X3

Are these reality yet, or still stuck inside a head?!

[BigRAWesty]

X3

Are these reality yet, or still stuck inside a head?!

37793
Nearly finished..
Second one is a little different. I'll put pics up soon..

[P4trol]

Sorry to be a bit rude in my previous post. I need some ways to cook other than gas - so hopefully you make more!

[megatexture]

37793
Nearly finished..
Second one is a little different. I'll put pics up soon.. looking good mate basically what I have ATM and works a treat have you sorted legs yet?

[BigRAWesty]

Have an idea yea. Just gotta do it..

[FNQGU]

Looking good mate.

[threedogs]

I used to use discarded cast iron BBQ plates in an angle iron frame.
Then welded a 1" plumbing socket in each corner with screw in legs about 400mm long.
All pulled apart and housed in a hessian bag or similar. M2cw

[Kwarte]

Keen to see how this turns out.

[FNQGU]

No pressure Westy...

[megatexture]

I can put up a pic of how the legs on mine work if you like

[BigRAWesty]

I can put up a pic of how the legs on mine work if you like

That's ok mate. Have enough people think I steal designs as is. (not here, the other site..)

[BigRAWesty]

Ok thought I betta close a thread..
Here are the finished products.
40357
40358
40359
40360
40361

So in the end I like the flat side over the Rod side..
Enjoy.

[megatexture]

Both look great mate, IMO I like the flat also I think it would be more solid to put a loaded camp oven on if wanted. Though slimline would pack nicely lol

[BigRAWesty]

Both look great mate, IMO I like the flat also I think it would be more solid to put a loaded camp oven on if wanted. Though slimline would pack nicely lol

That's a good point..
The Rod is quite strong. But yes the flat is stronger..

[megatexture]

Flat also catches snags b4 they fall lol

[threedogs]

if that's no to your fancy just use a cast iron BBQ plate in an angle iron frame.
weld sockets in each corner and cut 4 legs to either screw on or slide in
will put pic soon

[Maxhead]

Ok thought I betta close a thread..
Here are the finished products.
40357
40358
40359
40360
40361

So in the end I like the flat side over the Rod side..
Enjoy.


Ohh, these are nice. Pity they're not for sale:)

[BigRAWesty]

Was thinking a full 304 stainless one..
Any interest??

[FNQGU]

Thanks Westy, looking forward to testing them out now. I do like that slimline look, but yeah snags might be best on the flat sided one. Both look great and exactly what I was looking for.

[BigRAWesty]

Thanks Westy, looking forward to testing them out now. I do like that slimline look, but yeah snags might be best on the flat sided one. Both look great and exactly what I was looking for.

Cheers mate. I'll drop you a pm

[BigRAWesty]

Ok. Had some interest so will look at a run.
So price. $150 a piece.
Can do any setup, 50/50 plate grill, 75/25 or 100%..
Can do Rod or flat bar sides.

Now the catch.
Postage was $45 each insured to Ben in mid Qld..

So.. Any orders??

[FNQGU]

Hey Westy,

The BBQ's were fantastic. That 5mm plate absolutely makes a huge difference when cooking anything and everything. Doing eggs and steaks was where I noticed the most difference.

Action shot... unfortunately not using the plate at the time as we were experimenting with a spit roast.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/IMG_3146_zps7be74511.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/IMG_3146_zps7be74511.jpg.html)

[BigRAWesty]

Awesome stuff mate.

[megatexture]

Nice hotplate, but how much for the roast!

[FNQGU]

Yeah, the roast came up pretty good too. Just got to watch the box with the motor in it doesn't get too hot.

[BigRAWesty]

I'll put these uo again.

Have interest for one, would like 3 for a run

[FNQGU]

Westy,

Here is a pic of the slim-line in action.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/IMG_3237_zps55174fbd.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/IMG_3237_zps55174fbd.jpg.html)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad197/BenKDJ/IMG_3232_zpsd56b46f7.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/user/BenKDJ/media/IMG_3232_zpsd56b46f7.jpg.html)

yes, you do have to be a bit more careful with snags rolling over the edge, but the 5mm plate is the ducks nuts. Size is perfect as it packs flat and slides into a draw very easily. The first model with the flat bar edging is the favourite though.