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https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Camp Oven & Outdoor Cooking >> Camp Ovens & Related Equipment >> Wooohoooo found a goodun https://www.aussiecampovenforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1266221198 Message started by Saltbush Bill on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 6:06pm

Title: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Saltbush Bill on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 6:06pm

Got a phone call today from a bloke wanting to sell a camp oven.
Asked what it was......"A 20 inch Carron he said" :o :o
How much is he gunna want for this was my first thought ...can I afford it :( :'( :'(
Went to have a look at it and got a very pleasant supprise.....he was happy to sell for $250 :) :) :)
Should be a good oven to cook in plenty of depth (almost 7 1/2 inches deep) and legs a bit over 3 inches.....plenty of room for coals / heatbeads
Photos below........more to come soon when I get the old girl cleaned up :)
SBB

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Mackerel Whisperer on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 6:32pm

What a Ripper!!! Nice going Rory. Can't wait to see it shining

You'll need a loan for the shanks for that girl!

Good score

Jono

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by hotwelder on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 6:36pm

Well done,that bloody thing looks huge ;D
Q1. How many sausage rolls do you reckon you can get in there?
Q2.Who"s the poor bastard that has to lug it around?
Q3.Why dont I get those kind of phone calls? :(
cheers George ;)

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Nelson on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 6:49pm

Great find SBB, I do not think they would many of those around, you have done very well for yourself ;D

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Saltbush Bill on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 7:03pm

Mackerel Whisperer wrote on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 6:32pm:

You'll need a loan for the shanks for that girl!

Cant wait to get it cleaned up and give it a run Jono........Might have to get onto Derek about those heat beads he was giving away

hotwelder wrote on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 6:36pm:

Q1. How many sausage rolls do you reckon you can get in there?
Q2.Who"s the poor bastard that has to lug it around?
Q3.Why dont I get those kind of phone calls? Sad
cheers George Wink

A1 A bloody lot
A2 havnt wieghed it but I doubt it wieghs as much as an 18 Billmans
A3 Ya cant be pestering enough people often enough about old rusty camp ovens George ;)

Nelson wrote on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 6:49pm:

I do not think they would many of those around, you have done very well for yourself

Nelson I couldnt believe my ears when he said $250.....I was expecting much more than that. And your right ....I dont think there are many Carrons that size around.

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by poddy dodger on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 7:31pm

Saltbush Bill wrote on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 7:03pm:

A3 Ya cant be pestering enough people often enough about old rusty camp ovens George

Well that doesn't apply to me SBB, I see people leaving when I arrive as I only have one topic of conversation lol
Nice find, I am green.

pod

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by skiproosel on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 7:50pm

Very happy for you SBB, that's a very rare find right there mate.
Will you be selling it?
What's the go with the can of spray paint on the table, please don't tell me your gunna give it a quick coat.

Well done
Skip [smiley=chris.gif]

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by jackparsons on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 8:29pm

good onya mate

ive been to a million garage sales etc etc

all i ever see is el-cheapo ones

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Saltbush Bill on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 8:31pm

skiproosel wrote on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 7:50pm:

Will you be selling it?
What's the go with the can of spray paint on the table, please don't tell me your gunna give it a quick coat.

Skip it IS NOT....and ....WILL NOT be for sale
A quick coat of cream paint and a bit of folk art ???? [smiley=ack2.gif] [smiley=ack2.gif] [smiley=2guns.gif] [smiley=2guns.gif]

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Michaelb on Feb 15^th, 2010 at 8:36pm

SBB, nice pick up

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by TBF on Feb 16^th, 2010 at 12:25am

Looking forward to seeing that tidied up mate.
Thats a big oven.. :D

Aart

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Sundryed on Feb 16^th, 2010 at 5:25am

SBB
The camp ovens gods smile upon you, you lucky plick. As I have said before there is a still a few about, being in the right place at the right time and before Astro and PD get wind of it. Photos please when its all shiny.
Muzz

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by 69conroy on Feb 16^th, 2010 at 7:18am

SBB
sounds like you are happy with it ;D ;D ;D ;D
good things come to those who wait or pester
enough people [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
excelent pick up 8-)

Daryl

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Grizzly on Feb 16^th, 2010 at 4:10pm

Fantastic find SbB!! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

I'm on the hunt for big ovens too - I hope I have half your luck!

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Pete and Lez on Feb 17^th, 2010 at 9:19am

Well done mate, a great find at a great price. :D :D

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Saltbush Bill on Feb 17^th, 2010 at 9:12pm

Stage one of the clean up is complete :) ... the big pot has been sitting in the molasses barrel for a bit over 48 hours .....got stuck into it this arvo with wire brush and the garden hose....a lot more rust came off than I expected. Found a bit of pitting in the bottom but nothing bad......also found Carron 20 inch written inside the lid.....very hard to make out but it is there.

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by poddy dodger on Feb 18^th, 2010 at 6:56am

A classic in anybody's language, SBB.
That pitting on the base could be casting bubbles ?
I wouldn't hazard a guess as to its age but it is in good nick.

pod

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by TBF on Feb 18^th, 2010 at 10:15am

That's come up good Rory
I particularly like the high domed lid.
Great for a large roast.
How tall is it from base to center of lid?

Aart

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Saltbush Bill on Feb 20^th, 2010 at 8:40pm

Ok here are the last few photos.....the job is done :)
It was a bit of a handfull trying to season this thing but finally got it done. Its probably still not seasoned as well as I would like but that will improve with use.
Once it was seasoned I couldnt wait to try it out so headed to the Butcher and bought a mixed bag to try to at least partly fill it.
one large leg of lamb, one small rolled pork, three shanks, two large pork spare ribs. Also added 8 spuds in foil. Still lots of room left :o :o
SBB

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Derek on Feb 20^th, 2010 at 9:00pm

All I can say mate is ........... WOW.

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Sundryed on Feb 21^st, 2010 at 6:23am

Well done Rory a great feed.
I would not worry to much about the seasoning now that you are using it, it will keep getting better.
Muzz

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by poddy dodger on Feb 21^st, 2010 at 6:49am

Me, I'm impressed, checked the mail box several times lookin' for the invite but it musta' gone astray.
You better bring it to Broke SBB and give it a run.

pod

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Mackerel Whisperer on Feb 21^st, 2010 at 9:35am

Nice feed Rory, Plenty of room alright.

Jono

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by TBF on Feb 21^st, 2010 at 10:36am

That feed really shows how big that oven is.
Bloody Big :o

Aart

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by skiproosel on Feb 21^st, 2010 at 2:48pm

Pleased to see you used it SBB and didn't just put it on a shelf to oogle at.
That sure is a serious oven mate.

Skip [smiley=chris.gif]

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Nelson on Feb 21^st, 2010 at 4:37pm

The oven and the food look great SBB, well done mate :)

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by mummsy on Feb 21^st, 2010 at 6:12pm

That looks like a beautiful oven (& feed) you have there SBB.

[smiley=chef.gif] Sue

Title: Re: Wooohoooo found a goodun
Post by Saltbush Bill on Feb 23^rd, 2010 at 7:14pm

poddy dodger wrote on Feb 21^st, 2010 at 6:49am:

checked the mail box several times lookin' for the invite

No need to look in the box PD ....ya welcome any time...just turn up. If I get to Broke it will definately be coming as a user and for show n tell. Might see how many sausage rolls will fit in it.

TBF wrote on Feb 18^th, 2010 at 10:15am:

How tall is it from base to center of lid?

Havnt measured it Aart but its gotta be at least 8 1/2 to 9 inches maybe more.

skiproosel wrote on Feb 21^st, 2010 at 2:48pm:

Pleased to see you used it SBB and didn't just put it on a shelf to oogle

I try to use them all in turn Skip...cant see the point of letting them gather dust and turn rusty.
SBB