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Zuma:
I wonder if metal type tubs would help?? lower part of a 50 gallon drum.
Old weber grills etc. maybe the fire could cook some yummies too. >:D
Zuma

Josh B:
Scott I'd like to contribute to the endeavor, but I'm not all sure that I'll be there.  There's a possibility that I'll have a speaking engagement that same weekend in San Diego.  I won't know for sure until the end of January.  Either way, I'd be happy to contribute.  Josh

Stringman:
Glad you chimed in Josh. Was figuring you would be interested.

I've been kinda thinking about the handling of the material. Does it make more sense to ship everything to Pappy's to be thrown in the pit from there? Or is it smarter to ship to an individual to be sorted and in some cases spalled down to size before the event. I'm kinda getting the sense that I'm being presumptuous to assume a club member should coordinate this whole affair, so let's talk about volunteers from within this group.

We need to determine a pit configuration, as well as a timeline for firing, and obviously someone to oversee the operation. If we assume this process to be a 2-3 day thing, it's conceivable to imagine someone who arrives early in the week can lay the rock out and start the fire on Monday. Adding fuel to the fire several times throughout the day should be plenty and then a final feed in the evening before letting it all burn down. After that there should be nothing done to it until we break it open on Thurs. Am I close?!?

Stringman:

--- Quote from: Stringman on December 03, 2015, 02:39:38 pm ---So far we have:
Zuma
Iowabow
Stringman
Wolfwatcher (Joe)
Don Tower
Outbackbob
Patrick (jackcrafty)
Mullet (Eddie)
Gun Doc


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Wolf Watcher:
I have done this many times and have found that there are some things that are necessary to consider.  One thing I know for sure is that a whole cobble can be cooked as well as spalls, it just takes up more room in the pit.  Knowing within reason about what temp each piece requires is important as placement in the pit is paramount to a good result.  Its simple:  a stone that fires around 450 needs to be placed deep or on the outer edge of the coals and say a piece of Texas chert or Eddie's coral need to be higher in the pit and central to the main coal bed.  Its better to have a larger pit than a smaller one as each spall needs some room.  Establishing a uniform bed of coals helps to have a successful cook!  The dirt or sand needs to be dry to start with and keep the coals protected from the dew and rain as they can ruin a cook.  I suggest that each person should try to put his ID and approximate heat requirement on each spall.  Now if Burn Up could wonder by the fire once in a while I am sure there would be plenty of hot coals.  I also think the pit should be located away from the main area of activities.  Joe

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