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gandalf Mon May 26, 2008 9:21 am
It's blowing a gale and I've already had to pick the frontier up twice this morning aftre the wind blowing it over, despite it being tucked away in a corner....
So, no way I'm pulling it out in the open and loading it up with burning charcoal... that would be a disaster waiting to happen!
Mac, I recon you need to design a Y shaped gizmo that attaches to the legs and goes flat in the ground so you can put a slab of paving stone or something onto it to keep the unit stable in the wind....... I'd try to make one myself but I'm not much good at metal work and don't have the tools.....
So, no way I'm pulling it out in the open and loading it up with burning charcoal... that would be a disaster waiting to happen!
Mac, I recon you need to design a Y shaped gizmo that attaches to the legs and goes flat in the ground so you can put a slab of paving stone or something onto it to keep the unit stable in the wind....... I'd try to make one myself but I'm not much good at metal work and don't have the tools.....
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Dr_KY Mon May 26, 2008 10:51 am
I'm thinking you could get three metal shelving brackets or corner braces and bolt them to the legs. Then simply set a brick on each one OR bolt them to a sheet of wood, your decking ect.
Should be able to find these in something like 6"
I'll be out with the UDS in a few moments to do a little smoke today.
Should be able to find these in something like 6"
I'll be out with the UDS in a few moments to do a little smoke today.
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gandalf Mon May 26, 2008 10:55 am
Dr_KY wrote:I'm thinking you could get three metal shelving brackets or corner braces and bolt them to the legs. Then simply set a brick on each one.
I'll be out with the UDS in a few moments to do a little smoke today.
Where are you? The wind has picked up and blowing even harder here.....
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Dr_KY Mon May 26, 2008 10:59 am
I'm down south in Wiltshire and the winds are nasty here too. No matter thought if the cavemen could do it so can we. 
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gandalf Mon May 26, 2008 11:03 am
Dr_KY wrote:I'm down south in Wiltshire and the winds are nasty here too. No matter thought if the cavemen could do it so can we.
I've just had to pick the frontier up yet again. This time it went over so hard that one of the clips holding the lid on broke
Not sure I could even get the charcoal lit in that! According to the met office, it's gusting 41 mph
I'm guessing that cavemen had their fires in caves so I guess they didn't have to contend with such strong winds
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Dr_KY Mon May 26, 2008 11:13 am
Ohhh no sorry about the breakage can you strap it down in a corner or at least get it inside the house or garage?
I think the cavemen were smarter than us.
I think the cavemen were smarter than us.
Monday 26 May WEATHER WARNING Heavy and persistent rain will affect parts of southern and eastern England this morning. In just a few hours, around 20mm of rain may fall, with up to 40mm of rain possible in some areas. The rain will be accompanied by a strong and gusty northeasterly wind. Valid until 1200BST.
Monday 26 May WEATHER WATCH Further significant rain is expected across England and Wales on Tuesday and Wednesday Further updates will appear here.
Monday 26 May WEATHER WARNING Unseasonably strong northeasterly winds will increase to gale force in parts of southwest England and south Wales today, with gusts up to 60mph. Valid until 1800BST.
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Dr_KY Mon May 26, 2008 11:18 am
Old Town, Swindon, Wiltshire — Current Conditions
Current:..... High: ..Low:
Temperature: 50.9 °F / 10.5 °C
Dew Point: 50.4 °F / 10.2 °C
Humidity: 98%
http://www.wunderground.com/webcams/JonWM/1/video.html?month=05&year=2008&filename=current.flv
Current:..... High: ..Low:
Temperature: 50.9 °F / 10.5 °C
Dew Point: 50.4 °F / 10.2 °C
Humidity: 98%
http://www.wunderground.com/webcams/JonWM/1/video.html?month=05&year=2008&filename=current.flv
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