Have any of you tried the Mair Lid Lifter?   I had heard about them, but never used one, until a couple weeks ago.  I couldn't find mine, and some friends who were camping in our yard let me borrow their Mair lifter.  WOWWOWOWOW!!!!!!!!  I was so amazed at what a fabulous lifter it is, it is only two weeks later, and I have them in our store!    

I was going to cook outside last night, just so I would have a chance to use it, but I ran out of time!   :(  Gonna have to make dinner in the camp oven tonight!   :)

Here's what they look like:

http://www.rvingoutpost.com/products/2312.jpg

Julie

Been considering making one Julie, I think Poddy Dodger already has!

Havn't heard from you for a while, have you been touring???

Mick.

Hi, Mick!   No, I haven't been touring -- just busy working at the store.   One of these days, I'll have time to travel again . . .

Julie,  I think Mick can make stuff PD hasn't tried yet.

Here's PD's

http://cdn-2-service.phanfare.com/images/5025821_2218005_33014868_WebSmall_3/Image-5025821-33014868-2-WebSmall_0_b0122152d08f7cb16370eccbaa72f7ac_1


Again, Julie forgive.  I'll dust off the wish list.

:-/

Hi Julie

I actually wrote to Mair once about getting some of these to Australia but they didn't reply.  Now that you have them what would we be looking at for postage.


Derek

Let me check for you, Derek!  

Did you get the fox Julie?
Skip

This is one made by PD and it worked wonderfully, made lifting what for me is a heavy lid much easier and controlable.  It also doubles as a Lid stand.  What more could a girl ask for?  I know I should have brushed off the ash before taking the photo but whose perfect, not me!!!

BIG THANKS PD  :D

http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t331/VIRTUALCOG/c4.jpg

skiproosel wrote on Aug 22^nd, 2008 at 6:38am:

Did you get the fox Julie? Skip

Skip, no we haven't gotten it yet (  :( ), but it hasn't gotten any more of our chickens, either . . .  :)

Mrs._Mik wrote on Aug 23^rd, 2008 at 3:15am:

skiproosel wrote on Aug 22nd, 2008 at 6:38am: Did you get the fox Julie? Skip Skip, no we haven't gotten it yet (  :( ), but it hasn't gotten any more of our chickens, either . . .  :)

Maybe somebody else got it for you.

Aart

For anyone that's interested, I can ship a Mair Lid Lifter to any of you folks down under for $27.00 (USD)


Julie

Mrs._Mik wrote on Aug 26^th, 2008 at 6:08am:

For anyone that's interested, I can ship a Mair Lid Lifter to any of you folks down under for $27.00 (USD) Julie

Julie

Is that just the cost of shipping or does it include the price of the lifter.


Derek

Derek wrote on Aug 26^th, 2008 at 4:11pm:

Mrs._Mik wrote on Aug 26th, 2008 at 6:08am: For anyone that's interested, I can ship a Mair Lid Lifter to any of you folks down under for $27.00 (USD) Julie Julie Is that just the cost of shipping or does it include the price of the lifter. Derek

Sorry, Derek, that's just the cost of shipping.   I was hoping that I would be able to fit a bunch of them in a "flat rate" box so that folks who were close to each other could combine an order, but because of the size and shape of them, they don't fit.  

Julie

Thanks Julie.

That as going to be my next question about sending a bulk lot over.

I've been making them up from scrap 6mm rod and giving them away !!!!! The price has just gone up as I've used all the rod I had and now I'll be buying it (SOB :'()

pd

poddy dodger wrote on Aug 27^th, 2008 at 9:32pm:

I've been making them up from scrap 6mm rod and giving them away !!!!! The price has just gone up as I've used all the rod I had and now I'll be buying it (SOB ) pd

Ive just knocked one up at work with a bit of a different design using flat bar PD.
Will have to wait until I get back from work on Friday morning to post pictures but it may give you a few more ideas and options.

Robbo

G'day Robbo, I made up a few of the lid stands with flat bar and rod, 1/2" water pipe, reo bar etc etc,  they all work but don't look so good, a bloke is only limited by his own imagination and mine's just run out.
Look foward to seeing your pics to give me inspiration.

pd

Hey PD.
Heres my version.

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1psEJLHomgrFYOK-kHhBWC34bI8JHlXc_rRuYRmtiPab-Aue-KcICjpqB7oQw4JUob
Tested her out this morning, works a treat.

http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1px3PLuQtpSijbLFzn0B5q-2pc4IYO1a6SJfaldbDV44RwOLGRpwG3qFAhywYXWlf0
The finished product (Stainless Steel)


http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1p6lksRFUNsaDNsbMFWv0FXqqpTPGm9QLGHnhCkGxu0yIfRxyl3-Pmgfuvh2AgB8sL
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pdmPD0RWwOCxUAN8Kwt60jNR0RIFCFpoMvMbXKoYkM14QNOv1RLYnZiaLceB2UQSZ
Instead of the tripod I just went for a T-piece at the end. I havent actually seen the Mair but would consider this to be more compact and easy to store.


http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pNkI9SWvpf_u6eakBHa92UHeRaNKnpfJ9Qx75gQ3FBYJkO0JcZtXasSlx6EikcsyB
Very basic, just two pieces of flat bar each folded twice and two smaller pieces folded and welded on for slide guides.

Robbo

Robbo
I have a short & long homemade mair/tripod type lifters. I agree that yours would be easier to store and make. The bottom could be curved a bit to suit rounded lids (furphys etc) or left flat for the flat lidded models.
LogFire

LogFire wrote on Aug 29^th, 2008 at 7:38pm:

Robbo I have a short & long homemade mair/tripod type lifters. I agree that yours would be easier to store and make. The bottom could be curved a bit to suit rounded lids (furphys etc) or left flat for the flat lidded models. LogFire

Hi Logfire

I thought about making the bottom curved and havent actually tried it on my Albion yet but I think with the clamping force and the fact that with flat bar there is more surface area on the handle than roundbar it will still hold completely steady flat or round lid.

Robbo

LogFire wrote on Aug 29^th, 2008 at 7:38pm:

Robbo I have a short & long homemade mair/tripod type lifters. I agree that yours would be easier to store and make. The bottom could be curved a bit to suit rounded lids (furphys etc) or left flat for the flat lidded models. LogFire

I reckon the kiss system comes in here,leave it flat,but if you need to modify it..2 shifters,one either side,flick of the wrist and hey presto a bent one to suit whatever.
cheers George ;)

Robbo, you better send me a couple for evaluation and field trials.  OJ.

Seriously, the good points of yours are ease of storage and simplicity in making it but without actually trying one I don't think yours will hold a lid a firmly as the Mair type. I can turn a 15" lid sideways and shake it to get rid of the old coals without any chance of losing my hold on the little bugga.

In saying that I will make one just to see.

pd

poddy dodger wrote on Aug 30^th, 2008 at 4:10pm:

I can turn a 15" lid sideways and shake it to get rid of the old coals without any chance of losing my hold on the little bugga.

Mmmmmm, yeah you have a point there. May do it, Im not sure. Ill give it a go, but often when it comes to tipping off the old coals I just don the welding gloves and tip them off. The thing I like about this lifter is not having to get it in the perfect spot on the lid handle to balance it when Im just checking the feed (or more often than not showing it off for the onlookers)

Robbo

poddy dodger wrote on Aug 30^th, 2008 at 4:10pm:

I can turn a 15" lid sideways and shake it to get rid of the old coals without any chance of losing my hold on the little bugga. pd

That's exactly the great thing about the Mair lifter.   I've never used a lid lifter that gives you such complete control.

When using my "old" standard lifter, I also have to use the gloves to hold onto it to get the coals off and even though I have great gloves, it does tend to get a bit warm .  . .  

Julie

Hey Robbo
That is a very simple lid lifter well done, even I could make one of those. I will go and buy a carton and think about it this afternoon.
Muzz

wrote on Aug 31^st, 2008 at 12:33pm:

I will go and buy a carton and think about it this afternoon. Muzz

Thats why I like knocking these things up at work when its quiet.
The materials are free, Mig welder, cut off saw, oxy etc at my disposal.....not to mention the cost of manufacture at home always starts with about $40 for the carton of inspiration. ;D

Robbo

OK, ye of little faith. I gave the lifter a go this arvo and she worked a treat.


http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pt8xxW9i3xz2Uyqw9RAkhvoVePe5Gcb13h0OjNb94YpgvFp2CFfMan28O_DHYVRt2
Being Stainless only get a slight bend even when held up with the flat horizontal, but still plenty of control.


http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pUIaRJvMaCdPBZ4o_gYlRUlfeWZ8MtrcCkqYrM0NI60uYXwWYpk3auVJ9YaJzYxyl
The curved lid of the Albion poses no problem.


http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pJS6_yjBnMoz0YcQr1wmR0dPcH39ElCR-ad7_8bLIA3iYEYUg7JTc5P45up0TSPPJ
One-handed jobby only being a 10".


http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pn7cDTabVV1etytSv2-tVkowhDLashapVCAsocu-uUXuA4p09gI8gSX2D4Tlq9TBa
I even found when you drop the odd heat bead when pouring them on the lid of the camp oven it can be used like tongs to pick them up.





Oh sorry, why was I testing out the lifter?
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pWLLaSPBjzr0zUP8eODiVGS4cazS4iwfr-e3A5ekl2aI2T7OysWEtDA3Nr1myGoiR
That would be for roast pork (that fell off the bone) baked garlic taters, carrot and onion with some honey soy veges to go with it.

Cant forget the gravy.
http://byfiles.storage.live.com/y1pyG8dhJIRX1Rb1V503KflMR_hzGXBW-pTOKBk0DAcgQ6_wvR0jynzgt8M4HhorOAi

I know all I seem to post piccies of is roasts but what can I say but I LOVE 'EM, I LOVE 'EM, I LOVE 'EM!!!!!!!! [smiley=drool5.gif]  [smiley=drool5.gif] [smiley=drool5.gif]

And sorry Aart, no dessert (couldnt fit it in).

Robbo

Oright, oright ! you've convinced me, I'll make a couple for Broke.
Seriously pretty good.

pd

Well done Robbo,and added tong features :)
cheers George

No good Robbo needs to be redesigned to include bottle opener
;D

It would make a good back scratcher too, as long as it ain't HOT!!

What a versatile bit of gear  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Good lookin feed there Robbo.

Cheers

Jono

sooty wrote on Aug 31^st, 2008 at 7:58pm:

No good Robbo needs to be redesigned to include bottle opener

Drinking bourbon tonight so didnt need it.......and with screw tops these days bottle openers are obsolete.

Robbo

Great job, Robbo!    

Robbo
Loved how you served that great meal up on a place mat... saves on washing up..just a quick wipe over...new ideas every day. love this site. ;D ;D ;D
Muzz

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wrote on Sep 1^st, 2008 at 7:54am:

Robbo Loved how you served that great meal up on a place mat... saves on washing up..just a quick wipe over...new ideas every day. love this site. Muzz

???????? Place mat? I dont think I get the joke Muzz.
Its a square plate.

Robbo

Robbo
I can see that you served it on a plate..it just lookes like a place mat.
No offense.
Muzz

;D ;D

Skip

Like these Robbo

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Robbo