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30th Sep 2018, 09:06 PM #1Philomath in training
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Interesting take on a public BBQ
Was out and about today and saw these wood burning BBQs for visitor use at a park. Quite a compact design with built in flue for better fire draft. The front strip has a notch at the far end so that fat/ oil can drain into the fire box. Wings at both ends for utensils etc (don't know how hot they would get), and a sloped lip on the fire box so that ash can be removed more easily. I'm assuming that they were originally painted and that has burnt off where the metal got hot enough.
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Thought it might be of interest for those of you who are involved with clubs etc and need to provide public amenities.
Michael
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6th Oct 2018, 01:05 PM #2Senior Member
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I like the design. We are currently trying to convince Parks Victoria to put in a BBQ near the Yarra River around Wonga Park. There was a BBQ but they removed it a few months ago because it was largely rusted out and was deemed a fire hazard (would have thought most wood burning BBQ are by definition!). Thought we might be able to convince them if we offered to supply the new BBQ so your post is timely. Do you know the approx thickness of the material - I am guessing 6mm or so?
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6th Oct 2018, 04:16 PM #3Philomath in training
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Looked about that. I could possibly get back and measure properly if needed but that would not be until at least next week.
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If you're making one, I'd look at making it from Stainless Steel, it'll still look great in 10+ years time.
Yes, the initial cost is high, but with ordinary steel lasting about half the time or less, it's a saving.
I've found to keep the hotplate clean, every so often heat it, then pour white vinegar on it, a light scrubbing may be nessecary, but no real effort to keep it tidy.
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You can't beat a 1/2" thick plate (or thicker) for a barbie, thin barbie plates have little thermal mass and you tend to turn good meat into charcoal when the wind gets under the plate and stirs the fire up.
Cooking on a shovel is ok though, tiz a bit like oxy welding, when things are getting a bit too hot you just move it away but you cant do that with a barbie.
cheers, shed
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I go camping and hiking on a regular basis and its not unusual for dedicated fire pits etc to be provided. Its common place so i cant imagine the liability issue has been an issue up to now otherwise they would be non-existent.
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