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Jul 8^th, 2006 at 9:43am

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Some time back I entered into negotiations with a small Australian Foundry with the view to having some cast iron camp ovens made. The standard size I was looking at would be 12 inch wide by 6 inch deep. The lid will most likely have BULLOCK and AUSTRALIA cast into it or even OUTBACK and AUSTRALIA. To my knowledge there is no-one else making similar cast iron ovens in Australia. Please let me know if there is.

They will be individually cast from the one mould and not mass produced like the current Chinese models you find at most shops and only be available for sale direct from me, through the internet on my websites or on eBay.

Unfortunately being made the way they will be they would not be cheap (this is why most manufacturers are going offshore) however to me camp oven cooking is part of our heritage here in Australia andfor it to continue for future generations there is something in having camp ovens made here in Australia and not overseas.

The project stalled when I couldnt get enough interest however I am still keen to go ahead with it but don't want to end up with thousands of dollars worth of ovens sitting in my shed wasting away.

If the project was a success and the interest was there I could also look at a 15" model as well.

I am keen to hear your thoughts on it.

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Reply #1 - Jul 8^th, 2006 at 2:29pm

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G'day Derek, I am a definite customer and will take a 12" one. Would like to see something like a kangaroo or the outline of Oz on the lid to identify it as truly Australian and made here.
Hope to see the project came to fruition, good luck. Poddy Dodger

When I die I hope my missus doesn't sell my camp ovens for what I told her I paid for them. pd

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Reply #2 - Jul 8^th, 2006 at 2:47pm

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poddy dodger wrote on Jul 8^th, 2006 at 2:29pm:

G'day Derek, I am a definite customer and will take a 12" one. Would like to see something like a kangaroo or the outline of Oz on the lid to identify it as truly Australian and made here.
Hope to see the project came to fruition, good luck. Poddy Dodger

Kangaroo sounds great. Will keep that in mind.

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Reply #3 - Jul 9^th, 2006 at 6:51am

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G'day Derek, I've been thinking about it and of all my ovens the one I use most is a 10", it will take a small roast and vegies, a meat loaf in a baking tin or a damper; this is for two or even three people. I only use a 12" or my Bedourie for chooks or bigger cuts of meat . What I'm suggesting is would'nt a deep 10" have more appeal then go to a 12" one if sales support it.
Just a thought. Rob.

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Reply #4 - Jul 9^th, 2006 at 10:19am

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I was originally going for a 10" however a number of people wanted the 12". Reason being that you need a 12" to fit in baking and muffin trays. Another thought though.

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Reply #5 - Jul 9^th, 2006 at 7:59pm

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I tend to agree with Derek. To date I just have a 10" D.O. After I got it I discovered/was introduced to this place with Derek's picture holding items baked in another pan. The 12" does seem to be more versatile.

But Derek, I have to admit, I am unlikely to want to add one of these to my souvenirs of Oz for my Aussie trip. re. my top priority, he/she will be much larger and livelier and more costly than an Aussie D.O.

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Reply #6 - Jul 13^th, 2006 at 11:12pm

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Hey Derek,

Have you checked with the folks at IDOS to see if there is any interest.

Did you receive your lodge yet?

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Reply #7 - Jul 14^th, 2006 at 6:34am

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Hi Doc

For some reason I cant post on IDOS. I think it may have something to do with me downloading IE7. However I did post on there a while back about this and yes there was some interest.

My Lodge "is in the mail" so to speak. Expecting it in a couple of weeks.

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Reply #8 - Jul 15^th, 2006 at 12:17am

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great idea dereck i would look at a 12 in d/o cheers warren Wink

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Reply #9 - Jul 15^th, 2006 at 4:47pm

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Hey Derek, let us know when you make a decision as to having these pots made as I'm keeping a space on my bench available and I am saving my lunch money Grin

poddy dodger

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