Dutch oven tripod?

[aclay]

I've used my dutch oven for a few things, and really like it. I want to use it more. Does anyone use a tripod? Likes/dislikes? Useful?

[aclay]

magnusfide wrote:

You can add three more chains with s hooks easily enough. Use a carabiner at the top to attach; permanently attach the three chains to an old BBQ grate. Have an extra s hook on the grate for the main chain and Bob's yer uncle. I use 4 chains for my grate the main and 3 others) as it's more stable for heavier items.

Just get the materials at the hardware store. If you go to one of the smaller hardware stores just tell an older looking guy what you want to do and he'll help you figure it out. Those old fellers are pretty handy (moi included).

This is why I love this site, thanks for the idea.

[magnusfide]

aclay wrote:
After looking at this more, I'm wondering if anyone uses a grill grate with a tripod? It would be nice to have one that could do either a dutch oven or a grill grate, but the lodge ones only have one chain, and the ones that have 3 seem much smaller and flimsy and wouldn't hold a DO. Thanks for the replies so far, has me thinking.

You can add three more chains with s hooks easily enough. Use a carabiner at the top to attach; permanently attach the three chains to an old BBQ grate. Have an extra s hook on the grate for the main chain and Bob's yer uncle. I use 4 chains for my grate the main and 3 others) as it's more stable for heavier items.

Just get the materials at the hardware store. If you go to one of the smaller hardware stores just tell an older looking guy what you want to do and he'll help you figure it out. Those old fellers are pretty handy (moi included).

[aclay]

After looking at this more, I'm wondering if anyone uses a grill grate with a tripod? It would be nice to have one that could do either a dutch oven or a grill grate, but the lodge ones only have one chain, and the ones that have 3 seem much smaller and flimsy and wouldn't hold a DO. Thanks for the replies so far, has me thinking.

[wbwood]

Have the Lodge tall boy and like it. Will be using it in a couple weeks on a camping trip...

[Jayco23FB]

I bought mine from lodge via Amazon for $60 for the 60" version (longer of the 2 offered). I made a storage container from PVC pipe. If you go to Amazon you can read the responses. Many who bought the 48" opted or wished to go with the 60". The lodge also has a very sturdy 3/8" chain.

[nineoaks2004]

garmp1 wrote:
With price considerations, is one a better bang for the buck of the commercial ones? And for those of you who had made your own. How'd ya do it. I'm not very mechanically inclined and don't have a welder not access to one. Also have a small B+ so storage/hauling is a concern.

thanks

I made mine out of 3 pieces 3/8 inch water pipe, bolt at top to make the triangle legs, and some other items I had on hand, but in your situation it would be cheaper and faster to just buy one, the commercial models break down into a small package and will probably last for years if taken care of.

[garmp]

With price considerations, is one a better bang for the buck of the commercial ones? And for those of you who had made your own. How'd ya do it. I'm not very mechanically inclined and don't have a welder not access to one. Also have a small B+ so storage/hauling is a concern.

thanks

[Jayco23FB]

We use ours a lot. In addition to hanging a DO from the chain, we also have a circular grill we can hang from the tripod. Nice to keep coffee warm in the morning or making dogs and burgers. If you get a tripod go for the longer version 60" or so. The short versions have limited room for adjustments and a smaller footprint that I found difficult to fit over a standard size fire pit.

[nineoaks2004]

I use my tripod most of the time, my home made one and it has a grate that can be raised / lowered by the chain as I see fit,

[magnusfide]

If using a tripod or other rig find a chain and attach a series of S hooks to it so the distance from the fire can be adjusted. Closer to the fire = higher temps. I mostly use a tripod when I want low and slow for soups and other similar high liquid volume dishes.

If it's a camping DO with legs and rimmed lid I place coals on the lid and under the pot for baking. Placed near the fire but not too close or on a cooking table.

[dewey02]

aclay wrote:
I've used my dutch oven for a few things, and really like it. I want to use it more. Does anyone use a tripod? Likes/dislikes? Useful?

We frequently use a tripod to cook, especially soups and stews. Very easy to adjust the height for boil, simmmer, warm, etc.
But we use an enameled pot, and never our Dutch oven on the tripod. It just seems too heavy and cumbersome for hanging and stirring. Enameled pot works much better and is much lighter.