Field Kitchen Build

[tx_shooter]

I searched for ideas on this for quite a while before starting this build. My sammich maker drew out what she would like to be able to store inside the field kitchen so I knew what to build around. So now I have enough progress that it actually kind of resembles a field kitchen frame.

First - the idea for the field kitchen.

So far my sammich maker has sanded down slats from a few pallets for the sides. This weekend we should get them cut to fit and then just about ready to be secured into place. I have been working on getting the frame tacked together for fitment before welding it all together solid. The frame has been built out of 3/4" angle 1/8" thick. I am trying to keep an eye on the overall weight without it being so lite it is unstable.

So the plan is to build the lid tomorrow night. Then I will start figuring out the interior setup.

 

[tx_shooter]

Quick peek at some of the progress from this weekend. I should start final assembly tomorrow. My sammich maker is very happy with how it is coming together. I have a few things I want to revisit when we get back from BBRSP with it.

 

[tx_shooter]

Made some serious progress today on the field kitchen. I enlisted the help of my Dad for some of the side work while I was getting the assembly work knocked out. Before I go to bed I will have the hinge marked and drilled, lid fitted and painted, and working on a fix for the front door/ lid. There are a few corners I had to cut around to get it ready for BBRSP this week but they will be addressed when we get back.

 

[italynstylion]

Wow, that's starting to look really great! Are you going to use something to protect the steel like bedliner or similar? I know it doesn't need protection from impacts or damage but was wondering about rust.

 

[tx_shooter]

I used Rustoleum. It worked really well so far. My sammich maker really liked the kitchen box and it made meals much easier.

I still have some finishing work to do but for now it is working.

 

[unevolved]

I like that style. That's on my long list of projects to make one day, I'll have to take a look at yours eventually.

 

[Mauzer]

Nice use of welding magnet

 

[Silverback]

Nice use of welding magnet

I was thinking the same.

 

[tx_shooter]

It kept the lid open and was an easy fix the night before we left. Lol

I am already planning to get a "bigger/better" cook stove that my sammich maker likes. Then I will rebuild the kitchen box out of aluminum to help drop weight.

 

[Mauzer]

It kept the lid open and was an easy fix the night before we left. Lol

I am already planning to get a "bigger/better" cook stove that my sammich maker likes. Then I will rebuild the kitchen box out of aluminum to help drop weight.

I'll take that one off your hand$ when you rebuild

 

[tx_shooter]

Figured I would not have a problem moving it somewhere.

 

[SamSter0077]

Hey, that’s pretty cool!!

 

[Mauzer]

Hey, that’s pretty cool!!

Sam, please post a pic of you holding a current newspaper so we know this is really you!

 

[Silverback]

His account has been hacked!!

 

[Taco Loco]

I used Rustoleum. It worked really well so far. My sammich maker really liked the kitchen box and it made meals much easier.

I still have some finishing work to do but for now it is working.

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I need two more built before summer camp...
Preferably one built before the first wknd in March

 

[SamSter0077]

Come on man, I am tying to make a come back. I don’t have anything with a curr not date handy..

 

[Silverback]

Come on man, I am tying to make a come back. I don’t have anything with a curr not date handy..

 

[SamSter0077]

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At least I am in good company then!

 

[Anathollo]

Sam, please post a pic of you holding a current newspaper so we know this is really you!