Somebody should make these


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I have this folding tripod grill and it's pretty cool but is made more for cast iron frying pans and larger pots.i'm not setup for metal work but I think they are genious but too big.i figure if you made them about 4 inches high and fairly light they would be perfect for us solo cookers and would Problaby sell easily (I'll buy the first) -there you go boys -go crazy
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It's a great idea!
I think I carry too much as it is, I have always tried to keep things simple myself, but it is a helluva idea for folks to use in a lot of situations.
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Thnx for sharing it.
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You could make some from 3 matching pieces or corner iron and a rivet or a small bolt. Probably have to drill a hole or two but you could make any size you needed. Just buy some corner iron at the local hardware in whatever size is close to what you want and trim it town with a saw and file. Just a thought.
 
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Yeah that is a cool idea. Looks easy enough for anyone to make
 
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BushTramp,
If you want a simple alternative that would be an easy project, I've seen guys use three triangular hinges bolted together at the center tip. Flip the hinges out and they lock like legs to use over a fire and hold a small pot. I don't have any hinges laying around or I'd take a pic to show you, but I'm sure you get the idea.
 
Thats pretty sharp. I think I need to go get a couple feet of flat stock and have a go. I like the hinge idea as well.
 
I bought mine at the muzzleloader's convention, but it's made from half inch square stock that has had the legs twisted up fancy-like and the ends drawn into points by a local blacksmith......prettier than it needs to be:8:
 
Great piece of kit.
Problem with selling ironware is shipping. Kills the price, or the profit, or both. These would be affordable, but shipping...
You could make these out of aluminum flat stock to make them lighter.
These would be handy and could be made with very simple tools.
Good thread, Donk.
 
Donk beat me to it. I was going to suggest the aluminum flat stock as well. It would be easy to bend by hand, easy to drill and lightweight. I wouldn't put it over a roaring fire but for a cup of soup it should do just fine.

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The folding trivets have been around a good many years and, you see them often at some of the rendezvous in all sorts of styles.

I purchased mine from MT Forge. I was given another from Arrowhead Forge.

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A Ray Mears folding trivet.
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If you want a simple alternative that would be an easy project, I've seen guys use three triangular hinges bolted together at the center tip. Flip the hinges out and they lock like legs to use over a fire and hold a small pot. I don't have any hinges laying around or I'd take a pic to show you, but I'm sure you get the idea.
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I did this once using some old barn door hinges. It does work. However, if you have to purchase the large hinges (they need to be very large to work well), it can get very expensive...more than just purchasing an inexpensive Crazy Crow trivet. Too, the hinge trivet is VERY heavy and you wouldn't want to carry it far. :)
 
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Thats a great idea, thanks for posting it! I have quite a bit of mild steel and aluminum laying around that would be perfect to make these out of.
 
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actually try here about halfway down in the pot stands there is a mini one for an alcohol stove reversed (points up and folded out ) and somewhere else I've seen one just like the large one made from stainless bike spokes with brass collars holding them together

http://zenstoves.net/PotStands.htm
 
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These are a great item, and I have made and used similar ones. I like short ones with 2 inch legs for frying near the fire with coals. I did a step-by-step video of a DIY model, and another showing a riveted 3-legged model with taller legs. I never intended to sell any, but maybe I should put photos in the trade blanket.

Camp Cooking Tripod - YouTube

Log Cabin Cooking: Making a Trivet - YouTube
 
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It's not as compact or elegant, but easy to make and pretty light: you take three of the shelf brackets, like the one in the image, above, and hook 'em together with thumb screws into a triangle. This can be folded, and three legs are self leveling.
 
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Nuts. I cant get the image to show up. Its a 6 x 8 inch metal utility shelf bracket, available in any hardware store. They are pressed steel, and have holes for screws.. I'll try a link: [URL="http://http://hardware.hardwarestore.com/28-459-shelf-brackets/white-shelf-bracket-505843.aspx"/URL]

Just go to lowes.com, and search for utility shelf bracket.
 
Here's another photo of the short trivet in use. These are great for frying over a bed of coals, because you can move the trivet just where you need it, the skillet will not smother the coals under it, so the heat lasts longer, and it gives the pan a level place to sit. This one folds up and goes in a canvas bag 2 inches wide by 11 inches long, so it slides into a pack easily. It also works well with the pie-plate oven, so the bottom of the biscuits don't burn.

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