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https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Camp Oven & Outdoor Cooking >> Camp Ovens & Related Equipment >> Aussie Furphy V American Lodge - Photos https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1157772363 Message started by Derek Bullock on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 1:25pm

Title: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge - Photos
Post by Derek Bullock on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 1:25pm

Well, finally managed to get some photos. I am completely happy with the Lodge just received from the USA. The shape is fantastic and the finish better than what I imagined. It is different to the Furphy in many ways, the most interesting is the length of the legs.

Still has to be seasoned so the pics here are in it's raw state.

For those interested I bought it on eBay and it cost me $130.00 delivered from California.

Cheers

Derek

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Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge
Post by Derek Bullock on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 1:27pm

Side on, notice the length of the legs.

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Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge
Post by Derek Bullock on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 1:29pm

15" Furphy alongside 12" Lodge

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Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge
Post by Derek Bullock on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 1:30pm

Notice the longer legs on the Lodge. I am interested in that as primarily people in the USA use heat beads for their cooking.

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Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge
Post by Derek Bullock on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 1:32pm

Don't you just love that logo. Wanted one of these for years.

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Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge
Post by Derek Bullock on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 1:34pm

All I need now is a 12" Furphy to sit alongside it. ::) ::) ::) ::)

Or maybe a 15" Lodge to sit beside my 15" Furphy. ;D ;D ;D ;D

I better go look at eBay. ;)

Derek

Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge - Photos
Post by poddy dodger on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 1:51pm

Looks good Derek, I'm looking more and more at American eBay as there are very few (read none) ovens for sale here. Even with the exchange rate and high postage costs some of those old ovens from the USA are looking quite reasonably priced compared to the last few sold on Oz eBay.
Rob.

Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge - Photos
Post by Derek Bullock on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 2:02pm

poddy dodger wrote on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 1:51pm:

We will have to corrspond Rob to make sure we arent bidding against each other. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge - Photos
Post by poddy dodger on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 2:56pm

G'day Derek, I've just measured the legs on my ovens and they vary between 40mm and 65mm, several are around the 57mm (2 1/4") mark. It probably does'nt matter as they tend to "sit down" on the coals anyway.

With bidding I'll definitely let you know if I'm going for it the next time a suitable oven comes up. Like you I'd really like a 12" Furphy, gee they're scarce..... Rob.

Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge - Photos
Post by Derek Bullock on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 3:11pm

Rob

Just on 12 months ago I found one in a second hand place near Young and it had $125 on it. Hummed and hahhed for a while and thought nah I'll find one cheaper. Now kicking myself for it.

Derek

Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge - Photos
Post by mikel on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 3:30pm

Tis always the case Derek. Have seen so many good CO's at garage sales going cheap, said to myself I have enough just from the old family home but now seeing the eBay prices think ---- jeeeez what have I left behind!!

From now on will be taking more heed on what is on offer and not (hopefully) leaving too much.

Going on a trip in a couple of weeks, will report the results (if any)

Your new Lodge looks to be a bit of good gear.
mikel

Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge - Photos
Post by poddy dodger on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 3:36pm

An old saying but a true one, " Camp ovens are like peanuts, one is never enough." I can't stop.

Rob.

Title: Re: Aussie Furphy V American Lodge - Photos
Post by Little_Kopit on Sep 9^th, 2006 at 5:46pm

Derek, as one who is used to flat top lids, I'd appreciate it if you would take a photo looking at it from the side, that is with your camera at a level with the oven, not above it. I understand the Furphys have rounded lids.

Oh, and I ah, bid as far west as Arizona. So, count me in on that not bidding against y'all too.

:)