Portable Barbecues

[Fatman]

Yesterday, I attended the John Masefield High School in Ledbury where I acted out a role as a potential client for a class project which is the manufacture of a portable barbecue, which is to be designed by the D.T class of boys.

I was amazed of the high level of competance these lads showed and their ideas were just not for the classroom. It's been 28 years since I was at school and I found the experience rewarding and challenging, so I will be keeping you informed of events as they happen.

Regards

Fatman

[_Darkstream_]

I might be interested in buying one if it is up to scratch.


It would have to have side plates so you could attach one of those one D cell spit turning motors.

My old barby just gave up the ghost after about 20 years. It was a French one from Argos, and you could rotate it so the coals were vertical and could spit roast a joint from the side rather than the bottom.

Have'nt seen anything like it again in years.

[Fatman]

Update:-

I have been invited to return to the classroom for some time next week, I am led to believe there will be 20 BBQ's built 10 of those will be for sale.

I will be making the class aware of this post and I will ask them to add something of interest.

Regards

Fatman

[Fatman]

Well I did return to the school this week , there I found that the students had really come on at a pace. I observed them using lathes to turn out the legs of the Barbecue, also folding metal and they were using heat to bend and make the handles.

A trip with the tutor took me to a company that makes animal cages , where we were able to see the different types of weldmesh available for this project.

I am hoping the students themselves will add some information to this thread along with some pictures so you can see their progress.

Regards

Fatman