A tripod for a cauldron or a kettle is a real find for a tourist. Especially if it is a folding model of the mechanism. The cost of purchased models is overstated, therefore, despite the demand, the level of sales cannot be called high. For simple iron, I don’t want to give a round sum.
Features of using tripods
An experienced tourist can make such a device himself. The design scheme is not difficult, and the options for execution are more than enough. A do-it-yourself tripod for a bowler’s pot is an indispensable item in a tourist’s inventory. The adaptation will be useful to both the fisherman and the hunter.
Often, improvised means are used as a stand for a marching pot - found in the forest stalks or crossbars. And this option is good, but it is more convenient to make a tripod yourself, using more reliable materials for this.
Of course, you can resort to a simpler option and just find the bacon or buy a ready-made stand model for the camping kitchen, so as not to bother with the design and preparation of parts. Many do so, but true connoisseurs of outdoor recreation prefer to do everything on their own. Having designed the stand, you don’t have to spend time looking for crossbars in the forest or planting or throwing out a considerable amount for the purchased model.
By the way, do-it-yourself tripod construction is a great chance to get a survival experience in a camping trip. Indeed, without the availability of a place where you can cook, you simply remain hungry.
What will be required for construction
In the process of assembling a tripod with your own hands, such materials will be useful:
- Nuts and screws - 6 pcs. It is better to choose parts called lambs. This is a great option for a hike.
- Din rail made of steel - 3 m. You can purchase it at a hardware store.
- 2-3 mm wire - 30 cm.
- Chain.
preparation of material
The classic version of a tripod for a do-it-yourself pot with a height of 1 meter consists of three steel supports. The rail is cut into equal parts, resulting in three identical parts with a height of 100 cm. After this, each rail is divided in half. The result is 6 structural parts of 50 cm each.
When folded, the do-it-yourself tripod for the bowler’s pot will be 50 cm in length, in the unfolded one - about 100 cm. This option is invaluable in field conditions, especially if you have a long trip overnight.
Having prepared the supports, transverse holes are made at the end of each of the parts of the rail, into which a wire ring will subsequently be threaded.
Insert the slats into the ring or triangle, choosing the preferred option, and secure the structure. So, a do-it-yourself tripod for a pot of 50 cm in height is almost ready.
Using the rams, the remaining 3 rails are screwed to the legs of the tripod, increasing the length of the structure from 50 to 95 cm.
To attach the chain, take a nail and bend it in the shape of the letter "M". It turns out a good tripod under the pot with your own hands.
Remember! When folded, the tripod is half as much as the product in its fully unfolded form.
This is one of the easiest options on how to make a tripod for the pot with your own hands.
Such a product is useful when relaxing by the river, lake, in the forest. A folding tripod is the best option for hiking and weekend trips. It is easy to fold, carry and operate. Thanks to the presence of a chain and a homemade hook, you can adjust the height of the suspended pot or kettle.