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Vince Site Admin


Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15929 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 9:52 pm Post subject: The PIG |
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Well, I finally finished building my PIG.
A mate told me about a cool piece of kit called the OZPig or AusPig that is based on a 9kg LPG bottle. As luck would have it, I just happened to have an out of date 9 kg bottle, so I thought...why not...a new project to get my teeth into and build.
It has taken me a month or more with the requisite breaks for beers and other stuff...but I have finished "him"...painted him up with high temp exhaust paint (also good for pot belly stoves) and fired him up to "set" the paint. Also seasoned the BBQ plate.
Have learned a lot building this project...my welding prowess has improved out of sight as has my metal working skills. Great fun.
Anyway...the PIG. Had to soak the bottle in water, then a bit of degreaser for about 7 days to get any gas residues out before I started cutting. Once I was satisfied that I could cut it safely, out came the angle grinder. Removed the guard and valve from the top and the stand from the bottom, then cut the top off to make a fire-door in what was to be the front. Marked out and cut a hole in the side (will be the top) and using the metal from the guard and stand removed earlier, made a BBQ plate support. A Camp Oven (Dutch Oven) fits nicely in the hole as well. Got hold of some 2.5" exhaust pipe and constructed and fitted a chimney (removable). Made and fitted some removable legs, welded a hinge on the door, welded a post onto the bottom of the bbq plate so it can be swiveled on and off the heat.
All in all a good and most enjoyable project.
Cheers, Vince
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Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
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Suzanne Super Member


Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 3323 Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:25 pm Post subject: Re: The PIG |
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Cute as a pig's ear!!!!!!!
Ok so how do you cook on it? Either a grill or a pot or the swiveled pan? You sure did a good job of cutting round holes. Looks like a good way to keep the kitchen cooler in the summer, just go outside and cook anyway you want. I like it!
Suz
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Vince Site Admin


Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15929 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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slimjim Super Member


Joined: May 16, 2009 Posts: 8317 Location: Fort Worth TX
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 5:55 am Post subject: Re: The PIG |
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I see the red cooker in the background isn't smiling about your new addition. Nice work, Vince!
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English Mike Super Member


Joined: Jan 08, 2007 Posts: 1709 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 1:41 pm Post subject: Re: The PIG |
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That's neat!
Got a picture of the oven too?
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Pumpkinslinger Super Member


Joined: Sep 22, 2007 Posts: 5052 Location: NC foothills
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: The PIG |
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That looks pretty good Vince! I'm going to have to show those pictures around.
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Suzanne Super Member


Joined: Jun 27, 2009 Posts: 3323 Location: Eugene, Oregon
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 4:32 pm Post subject: Re: The PIG |
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English M. I think he's talkin about a dutch oven, it fits into the hole on top.
Suz
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Vince Site Admin


Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15929 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: The PIG |
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Slim wrote: |
I see the red cooker in the background isn't smiling about your new addition. Nice work, Vince! |
Mr Weber will get over it Slim. In fact, counting the latest addition I now have four BBQ and I have another hotplate, with folding legs (for an open fire), in the works.
Suz The Knowledgeable wrote: |
English M. I think he's talkin' about a dutch oven, it fits into the hole on top. [ |
Yep...that's totally correct Suz. The Dutch Oven, or as we call it, a Camp Oven, fits in the hole in the top. A slow fire under, and some coals on the lid...perfect.
The fire box works a treat too...with the door shut it still draws enough to not smoke and reduces all the wood to a fine powder....but doesn't burn out in a short time. Wish I could lay claim to this design...but unfortunately I can't.
Cheers, Vince
_________________ Cheers, Vince 
Illegitimi non carborundum
(Never let the bastards grind you down)
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.
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gelandangan Super Member


Joined: May 07, 2006 Posts: 6444 Location: Sydney Australia
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2010 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: The PIG |
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Nice! so when is the barbie?
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cbsweeney Member


Joined: Jun 18, 2010 Posts: 197 Location: New York
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:26 am Post subject: Re: The PIG |
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You did a fine job Vince. Looks like a great project. Nothing is more satisfying than an idea that works out well. Let us know when the cook-out is, I'll bring the Sausage!
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Vince Site Admin


Joined: May 25, 2005 Posts: 15929 Location: Brisbane AUSTRALIA
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Elvis Super Member


Joined: Jul 27, 2008 Posts: 9359 Location: south island New Zealand
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 10:36 pm Post subject: Re: The PIG |
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that sure looks like a great idea great work Vince.
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Joined: Jun 18, 2010 Posts: 197 Location: New York
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M-36 Rookie Member


Joined: Oct 25, 2010 Posts: 10 Location: Tucson, AZ
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Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:30 am Post subject: Re: The PIG |
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Very nice Vince!!!!! Looks like it would make a nice stove/heater for a wall tent.
Jim
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Aloysius Super Member


Joined: Nov 03, 2009 Posts: 2464 Location: B., Belgium
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Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:07 am Post subject: Re: The PIG |
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Vince, a question: why did you put that LPG bottle horizontal and not vertical?
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