CeramicChef Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 Howdy KKers! As many of you know, last Tuesday was a bit of a downer. Beauty!, my new KK 19" Hi-Cap wasn't delivered. What a saga! BUT (there is always a but, right?) I did get an unexpected expected delivery! A couple of months back I asked if anyone had any recommendations for a chiminea and I got a few good leads. Out of that "conversation" SWMBOI and I went and ordered a Rose model chiminea from The Blue Rooster Company. This was after looking at many different types of chimineas, ceramic, cast iron, cast aluminum, brick, etc. SWMBOI christened this Chiminea "Rose" and she thinks it'll make a nice playmate for Beauty! on the patio. This is a pretty hefty unit (approx. 80 lbs.) and it took some considerable tugging to get it out of the box. This is a cast aluminum unit. It was packed quite well and there was absolutely no damage in transit. So, without further adieu, here are the pictures of Rose, the new chiminea that arrived Tuesday afternoon and that was assembled yesterday and it took its proper place on the patio. So here is a picture of just the firebox sitting on 3 cast aluminum legs that I had to screw into the body. No big deal. You can also see the screen that again, required just a bit of assembly. Now the next picture you KKers are going to find more than a little humorous. This picture is looking down the top of the chiminea. See that grate? Well, that is what Blue Rooster calls a "cooking grate"! The girl I spoke with when I ordered Rose told me it was included. That grate is 8" in diameter! What are you gonna cook on an 8" grate? A burger or no more than 4 hot dogs! I"ve got 32" of Hall of Fame cooking greatness, TheBeast, always ready to get fired up and I've got Beauty!, my new 19" Hi-Cap on the way, so what am I going to do with an 8" grill? I don't think I'll be using that specific attachment. But in any event, here it is for your amusement! The next picture is with the chimney portion attached. It is held in place by 3 set screws. It has the signature Rose rising up the length of the chimney. Looking down the chimney of the chiminea you can see what Blue Rooster calls the spark arrestor. I don't see how this is going to keep sparks from flying out the chimney, but nonetheless, ... There is a cap that comes with most chimineas by Blue Rooster to keep stuff from falling into the chiminea when it's not in use. Here is a picture with that cap in place. Kind of Like BGE! And finally, I purchased a cover for Rose. As is the case around here, this is formal wear. This black cover is really quite well made of a heavy fabric that is both UV resistance and waterproof. In the bottom left hand corner, you can see what looks like a pigtail. That is a draw string that will keep Rose's dignity intact during the stiff OKC spring breezes. Her dress won't be flipped over her head like some kamado covers! I'd rather have had a Sunbrella cover, but this will have to serve instead. So, Tuesday wasn't a total bust! Rose showed up and she's already started talking smack to TheBeast. He's kind shell shocked. He's run this place for quite some time and he really doesn't know what he's in for at this point! But then, none of us guys ever really get over a new female in the digs, right? Hey Dennis - have you ever thought of making a line of chimineas? I can see it now ... a 350 pound chiminea! Seriously, I know you could build a KILLER chiminea. I'll buy one now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 You could always do S'mores on that tiny 8" grate! Looks like you're all set for patio bliss once Beauty arrives! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenlyink Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 We bought the Venetian Chiminea it has a 17.5" grill and that is plenty big for burgers and dogs. This was the main selling point on this model was the grate size for us. We use our 19" KK for food and the Chiminea for heat on cool nights. You could your your 8" for heating up a good pot of coffee. The Rose is pretty though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 You could always do S'mores on that tiny 8" grate! Looks like you're all set for patio bliss once Beauty arrives! Tony - Beauty hit the driveway this afternoon at 2:30! She looks better in person than in her pictures. She's simply radiant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 We bought the Venetian Chiminea it has a 17.5" grill and that is plenty big for burgers and dogs. This was the main selling point on this model was the grate size for us. We use our 19" KK for food and the Chiminea for heat on cool nights. You could your your 8" for heating up a good pot of coffee. The Rose is pretty though. heavenly - we almost went with the Venetian! I didn't realize the grill was that big! The 19" Hi-Cap arrived today and what a beauty Beauty! is. Pictures don't do her justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Where's the pictures, CC? I expected a whole scrapbook full, like you did for The Beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeramicChef Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Tony - sorry to disappoint. There is only so much/little you can do with a chiminea! Now if only Dennis would get in the chiminea business, I'd be first in line and you'd be run over with pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I meant, "Where are the pictures of Beauty?" But, I see that you've started the scrapbook in the other thread. So, game on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
