AUSTRALIA'S ORIGINAL AND BEST CAMP OVEN AND OUTDOOR COOKING CAMPING AND LIFESTYLE FORUM

Reply #20 - Aug 13^th, 2008 at 6:30am

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A Bourke and Wills with a camel on it... LK......Great thinking.

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Reply #21 - Aug 13^th, 2008 at 7:15am

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Little_Kopit wrote on Aug 13^th, 2008 at 2:36am:

Duncan, Camp Chef are actually made in Asia.

Yep, China, So says the label on the bottom of each pot. Wink

Little_Kopit wrote on Aug 13^th, 2008 at 2:36am:

It makes more sense to me with the higher quality of oven to try them. Their freight costs should be less than with Lodge.

Ok, here is where we are going to agree to dis-agree. I like Lodge because they appear to be of the higher quality to me. Sad

Little_Kopit wrote on Aug 13^th, 2008 at 2:36am:

Also, this crew seems to really like the Cabelas, which are Camp Chef produced.

I have been to a Cabelas store and I have seen the 20" monster. Shocked

Cabelas is able to get a bulk discout from Camp Chef that is cheaper than Lodge. Does that make Camp Chef better? That is up to the end user with the money.

Little_Kopit wrote on Aug 13^th, 2008 at 2:36am:

Also, going back to the Lewis and Clark commemorative. I don't know Aussie history so well that I would come up with an Aussie 'event' as well known as that of Lewis & Clark over here. But isn't there something? Best I can come up with is Gallipoli.
Cool

With all due respects to the honored Aussie veterans, both living and dead; it does not compare. Lewis & Clark was in effect equal to the Apollo 11 moon mission of the 1960's according to some historians.

What is the Aussie equal? I don't know Aussie history that well. Sad

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Duncan

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Reply #22 - Aug 13^th, 2008 at 7:42am

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OzJeeper wrote on Aug 12^th, 2008 at 9:58pm:

IMHO as in been there - done that.

Go local.
Do quality.
Go "exclusive' and have them numbered.
Nice quality wooden box.
Recipe book to go with same.
Charge heaps and get about the same turnover in terms of dollars as if you went large quantity.

Yep, Yep, Yep. I would soon pay more for a higher quality, Local, "exclusive" Oven rather then an oven made offshore. I like the idea of having them numbered. but (wouldn't that mean each mould would be unique, $$$$$ ?)

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Reply #23 - Aug 13^th, 2008 at 9:15am

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OzJeeper wrote on Aug 12^th, 2008 at 9:58pm:

IMHO as in been there - done that.

Go local.
Do quality.
Go "exclusive' and have them numbered.
Nice quality wooden box.
Recipe book to go with same.
Charge heaps and get about the same turnover in terms of dollars as if you went large quantity.

What makes an old Furfy so desirable? It's rare my son - rare or exclusive and that's what sells.

My 2c worth. Oh - and be prepared for a "knockoff" version of YOUR oven that will be sold to Joe Blows Camping for .10c each if you get it made O/S. Me cynical??? Betcha! And that won't happen if it's made locally.
I would buy a local product at 3 times the price (in the hundreds of dollars only - not more!) in a flash rather than buying an ase*^le as in everyones got one....and it's made somewhere else......

Not sure if this is rant or opinion...
Cheesy

I agree,
Have you thought of making your own pattern from wood & getting them cast locally Derek??
Most Aus founderies will pour them for $10 per Kilo, for a 12" oven thats about $60, dear when you compare to "Chinese cheapies" but they are a "dime a dozen" if you make them exclusive & you may be on to something & you can cast in smaller numbers as need arises.

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Reply #24 - Aug 13^th, 2008 at 11:18am

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Like Jono I would be prepared to pay more for a "good" oven rather than a mass produced Chinese cheapie, (I've got enough of them now).
Something special with a name etc on the lid and robust like a Billmans, yep I'll buy a set.

pd

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 #25 - Aug 13^th, 2008 at 3:07pm

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Duncan MacDuff wrote on Aug 13^th, 2008 at 7:15am:

With all due respects to the honored Aussie veterans, both living and dead; it does not compare. Lewis & Clark was in effect equal to the Apollo 11 moon mission of the 1960's according to some historians.

What is the Aussie equal? I don't know Aussie history that well.

Best,
Duncan

Mmmmmm......all due respects?
I'm sorry Duncan, but I dont think anything is equal to the loss of thousands of Aussie lives, especially a few guys playing spacemen.

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Reply #26 - Aug 13^th, 2008 at 3:19pm

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Duncan MacDuff wrote on Aug 13^th, 2008 at 7:15am:

[Little_Kopit wrote on Aug 13^th, 2008 at 2:36am:

Also, going back to the Lewis and Clark commemorative. I don't know Aussie history so well that I would come up with an Aussie 'event' as well known as that of Lewis & Clark over here. But isn't there something? Best I can come up with is Gallipoli. Cool

With all due respects to the honored Aussie veterans, both living and dead; it does not compare. Lewis & Clark was in effect equal to the Apollo 11 moon mission of the 1960's according to some historians.What is the Aussie equal? I don't know Aussie history that well. Sad

Best,Duncan

My good friend Duncan..We are going to disagree.Gallipoli is more important to Aussies than, walking on the moon or bushwalking over North America.Gallipoli and the Anzacs are deep within the emotions of the Australian spirit. Did the anniverary of the moon walk or L & C.... BRING A TEAR TO YOUR EYE.
Anzac day remembrance does for me.

However, COs are not fitting for Gallipoli or the Anzacs.

My money is on Burke and Wills

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Reply #27 - Aug 13^th, 2008 at 3:29pm

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TBF wrote on Aug 13^th, 2008 at 3:19pm:

My good friend Duncan..We are going to disagree.Gallipoli is more important to Aussies than, walking on the moon or bushwalking over North America.Gallipoli and the Anzacs are deep within the emotions of the Australian spirit. Did the anniverary of the moon walk or L & C.... BRING A TEAR TO YOUR EYE.
Anzac day remembrance does for me.

However, COs are not fitting for Gallipoli or the Anzacs.

My money is on Burke and Wills

THIS POST WAS NOT MADE TO GET ANYBODY OFFSIDE.
IT IS WRITTEN WITH LOVE AND AFFECTION FOR ALL

Aart

Fair call RT, fair call.

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Reply #28 - Aug 13^th, 2008 at 4:08pm

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TBF wrote on Aug 13^th, 2008 at 3:19pm:

However, COs are not fitting for Gallipoli or the Anzacs.

Aart

It is a strange irony Aart that some of the beloved Metters ovens we have in our colections may have seen service over there in the thick of it,
I did some research when I bought my 12" Metters & found that the Metters foundry supplied a big majority of the cook ware to our boys early last century.

However I agree that our explorers or a "swaggie" would be more suited to adorn the lid of a classic Aussie Camp Oven.

Mick.

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Reply #29 - Aug 13^th, 2008 at 5:06pm

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BillyBushCook wrote on Aug 13^th, 2008 at 4:08pm:

TBF wrote on Aug 13^th, 2008 at 3:19pm:

However, COs are not fitting for Gallipoli or the Anzacs.

Aart

It is a strange irony Aart that some of the beloved Metters ovens we have in our colections may have seen service over there in the thick of it,
I did some research when I bought my 12" Metters & found that the Metters foundry supplied a big majority of the cook ware to our boys early last century.

However I agree that our explorers or a "swaggie" would be more suited to adorn the lid of a classic Aussie Camp Oven.

Mick.

A swaggie, now there is a thought...
I have read about the camp ovens in France and Gallipoli.
The Furphy watercarts as well.
We may have to check out some antique shops in France for old CI

Aart

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