Mr. Ken Loc: Springfield,Louisiana

I picked up a Canon Rebel XTi yesterday. I thought this would be a good chance to try the camera out and post some pictures. The pot is a 3 gallon round bottom jambalaya pot. It was just too low to cook in, so I am building this 2 piece stand to raise it up to a comfortable cooking height.

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jack schade Loc: La Pine Oregon

Very ingenious. Nice pics.
Jack

Mr. Ken Loc: Springfield,Louisiana

Thanks Jack. the pictures were taken hand held. I do not like bending over that much trying to cook. I knew the burner and pot had to be raised. Standing straight up, I can touch the bottom of the pot with the tip of my finger. The legs on the top section still have to be cut flat so I can weld the top plate to them. That will drop the pot about an inch. I can deal with that. After I finish it, I will have the stand powder coated to protect it.

I guess my dog decided to move because I wasn't cooking and she wasn't getting any extra food. She started moving just as I was pressing the shutter button.

jack schade Loc: La Pine Oregon

That was well thought out. Happy cooking when you're not photographing. Jack

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Hi Ken! Nice shots with your new camera! And very nice design on your stand. What kind of burner goes on it? This looks pretty good to use cast iron on too. Which is what I love to cook in. I hope you show the finished stand when your cooking.:) Oh, and send us all some.:):)
Erv

Mr. Ken Loc: Springfield,Louisiana

Thanks for the compliments. To make this simple and easy to understand. A "stand" is what holds the pot. This stand has a "wind shield". That is sheet metal that is wrapped around it to block the wind, so the wind doesn't blow the fire out while you are trying to cook.

On top of the 2 piece elevated stand (base) that I am building, is the actual stand and burner for the 3 gallon cast iron round bottom jambalaya pot. The propane burner is already installed in the bottom of the stand. If you look close you will see something silver coming out of the side (close to the bottom) of the stand. That is part of the propane burner. Look at the top of the stand and you will see the pot at the top of the stand.

Sorry but I don't deliver that far. :P If you are ever down in my area, I am pretty sure that I can fire the burner up and cook something for you. Ken

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Thanks Ken! Guess I have to get the welder out this winter and play.:) Right now I use a small burner that sets on the ground and is a pain to cook on that far down. And sometimes I cook right on the camp fire.:) I do have shields I put around the burner and that does help keep the temps right.:) I look forward to the finished stand.:)
Erv

Jolly Roger Loc: Dorset. UK

Interesting series.
I just hope you don't plan on cooking Hot Dogs. :roll:

Mr. Ken Loc: Springfield,Louisiana

I can promise you, there will be no hot dogs in this pot. More like a chicken and sausage jambalaya.