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Clay Q
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Eggor made a fire bucket. Anybody else have something like this?
Clay (two brain cells and a beer for thinking)
This morning I found the lump had burned evenly so that's good.
Nice and clean pit, ready to reload.
Re-use this old lump, dumping the ash out, replace the fire bucket and build a new fire.
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ClayQ,
It looks cool. So, the purpose of the bucket is to make cleanout and/or ash shakeout easier?
Paul
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ClayQ,
I want one of the fire buckets
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Essex County,
I think it would be cool if you had a bucket beneath the fire grate to just lift out ond dump out he ash.This is my next project and if I find a way to do it you will see it here first.The bucket is a good idea and I think Kamado has one for their cooker.But I think what most people object to is getting rid of the ash.
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Darnoc,
THis is a great idea. An easy way to dump the ash. I would think an old can or something cut down to size with an opening for the bottom draft. Looks like I have a weekend project !!!
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Ok, after you have double checked and put the final touches on it, when will they be ready for sale? I'll be the first one on the backorder list![p]-Jeeves
Austin
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Essex County,
great idea! my cast iron grate is totally shot... i was going to use an old stainless frying pan to replace it.... i'm gonna try your firebucket idea to replace the grate//// do ya think it'll work? thanks! ray
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T
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tjv,
Hey your lump bucket looks well made. I don't have a the equipment to bend rod or weld stainless so used eggor's colander idea. Found my pail in the kitchen,...don't tell DianaQ.
Well I hope the bucket can streamline fire maintenance for a while. I think mine will burn up long before yours, he he.
Clay
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ClayQ,
That bucket would come in handy when having to cool and egg down quicker than normal. Thanks for the pic.[p]Mike
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Essex County,
Yes, a little easier. I noticed most of the ash stayed in the bucket so when I lift out the unused lump I'm also taking out the ash for easy removal.
Clay
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Car Wash Mike ,
Eggcellent idea, my mini needs one. Off to the shop I go.
Thanks Mike.
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You mean something.....like this?
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tjv,
Tom, have you considered beneath the grate to make an oversized tuna can with a notch where the air enters the fire box and put some type of a handle on it. Then you could take your basket of coals out and then lift the ash can.
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Richard, I'm not sure how cans or solid baskets in the firebox affect heat distribution within the firebox or lower part of the egg. I not so concerned about heat for cooking but thermal gradients within the ceramics themselves. I figure, the fireboxes already crack, no need to potentially add to an existing problem. Heck, but then maybe it would help, I just don't know. [p]When I built my lump bucket, I tried to replicate the BGE set-up as much as possible. My bucket has one ring that rests againsts the firebox, very similar to how the grate sits. The bucket doesn't weigh much, so not much worry there. [p]I understand the reasoning behind the tuna can, makes sense. I guess it comes down to personal preference: dumping one tuna can vs. scooping and dumping a gang box two or three times. Gotta love cool egg ideas.....T
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ClayQ,
You hit the nail on the head.How can you make that with out welding equipment?I was trying to find some thing just like your photo that a dumb skull could modify to do the same thing.Do you think your idea fills the need or is just using a small plate to scoop it out just as effective?But I have to say that you beat me to the punch on my idea but if I can figure out how to do it so the average happy home owner can get the same results with things around the house,well that might be another issue.
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Darnoc,
A found object if often the quickest way of getting something you need. I'm thinking of a visit to Goodwill or Target/Wallmart type of store to find a stainless or aluminum pot that would fit under the grate. Cut it down and then cut a space for draft to flow in. Figure out a way to bolt a small handle inside for lifting out and your good to go. Tip; Measure the space under the grate, I think its something like 8.5" wide x 3.5" high and jot it down on paper. Take a tape ruler and your measurements to the store to check pots for the right size. No welding required.
Good luck!
Clay
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ranger ray,
Well it depends...if your cookin hot for pizza, a fire bucket (made from a thin stainless mixing bowl) will likely sag, twist and split without the grate for support. If you can make a HEAVY duty stainless fire bucket it could work fine without the grate.
Good luck,
Clay
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tjv,
How do I buy one?
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