Stumptaco's has gone over to the darkside..XJ style.

[TangoBlue]

Very nice, but are you sure you don't need a license for that Fire Poker?

 

[StumpXJ]

Come on man... this are Georgia. (pronounced : Joe-jah)

The poker just makes it a fair fight!

 

[StumpXJ]

Ok, its a Fire Poker/Big Gamefish Gaff hook.

 

[fatrat]

Very impressive work Stump!

 

[bobDog]

and, the dutch oven lid lifter. I stole the basic design from Lodge, they make and sell a similar one. The two little legs keep the lid stable when lifting, so as to not disturb the charcoals.

Hey l like the little feet to keep the lid straight.......nice
job.......my first thought was a magnet but I couldn't think of a smooth release.:coffeedrink

I like 'Lodge' alot but my stuff is so old I bet it's just as good.......I bet my neighbors grand dad owned it!

 

[bobDog]

Dude......you're the neighbor I always wanted!!!!! Crap! Mines worthless......Even when I was sick he asked favs......geeeez. No problems even if he was on this board he wouldn't figure it out Snort..hehe.:coffeedrink:

 

[88Xj]

Hey stumpy, I love your build. And Idk why some people hate on that color, I think its different. I like it!

Anyway whats that carpet you have in it? Its the same stuff cop cars have..just noticed that today. I've bedlined my floors and still run carpet, but I'm tired of scrubbing it, this is a much better option!

 

[Hilldweller]

We need a picture now of you, Bob, and me with our fire pokers held aloft. Like the Three Musketeers ... ... but we'll be the Three Glampateers...

 

[TangoBlue]

We need a picture now of you, Bob, and me with our fire pokers held aloft. Like the Three Musketeers ... ... but we'll be the Three Glampateers...

We can have some fun with that image... Swash those buckles, boys!

 

[Black Dog]

Stump, I envy your shop and your tools and your skills and creativity.

 

[StumpXJ]

Now that Country Fried Weekend is over, I finally had some time to start bending some tubing today.

Obviously have a long way to go, ut for 6 hours of effort, I am happy with the results so far.

Main pieces for the sliders bent:

Started on the roof halo for the exo portion of the cage. There is a lot more math and skill involved in doing all those angles and compound notches than a lot of folks realize.

The main section is 1.5" .120 wall, and the angled pieces are 1.25" .90 wall. I tried to keep it fairly light, and this piece 95% finished weighs in at 72 pounds. I can live with that.

More updates later, ran out of Argon today, so I need to get that re-filled.

Stump...

 

[AFSOC]

Wow, you get a lot done in 6 hours. Looks great, can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[fatrat]

That roof halo is killer! :ylsmoke:

 

[bobDog]

Damned you Superman!

 

[Hilldweller]

Time to get rid of the body panels to lighten the load...