Chimney starter "bail"

bettysnephew · July 2012

I have a chimney starter from some "W" company that does its purpose adequately. Does anyone know what the heavy wire bail that pivots over the plastic handle is for? Is it an extra handle to stabilize while dumping coal or a hanger or a prop of some sort? Just always wondered if there is a use I have missed for years and years.

nolaegghead · July 2012

Heat dispersion?

refrigerationman · July 2012

im going with handle for dumping/spreading

nolaegghead · July 2012

I mean, keeps the heat from the handle, like with a slag hammer. http://www.google.com/search?q=slag+hammer&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=wygTUOn7KIeu8ATUzIDgBA&ved=0CD8Q_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=601

bettysnephew · July 2012

It isn't like the coiled handle on a chipper. Just a plain steel 3/16" round stock that pivots on the body and rests over the handle.

Browninggold · July 2012

I have the same starter....the wire gets in the way IMO

nolaegghead · July 2012

Oh, never saw that before....mine doesn't have it. Google searching....google searching....

bingo. For dumping it with ridiculously large gloves...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xTIxpNkbHg&feature=player_embedded

bettysnephew · July 2012

Thanks NOLA. I had Googled many of the text entries and no mention was made including on W's sites. Didn't think to start view all the videos. I will have to obtain a pair of ridiculously large gloves now that I know they are a requirement.

JEC23 · July 2012

Just don't buy the Kingsford to go with the video!! :P

Chimney starter "bail"

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