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Sorting Lump

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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
    @theyolksonyou: I stir to dump the ash
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    @Darby_Crenshaw I stir, dump, then light if ash is present. Maybe I should revisit my procedure?
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  • Fred19Flintstone
    Fred19Flintstone Posts: 8,174
    Stir, dump, lighter fluid, light.
    Flint, Michigan
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    And after sorting into each can, you should go through each stack and use your Dremel to trim off jagged edges of the lump to get a more uniform shape!   =)
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    jtcBoynton said:
    And after sorting into each can, you should go through each stack and use your Dremel to trim off jagged edges of the lump to get a more uniform shape!   =)
    Let me get this straight, if I understand you correctly, people do not do this?
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • jtcBoynton
    jtcBoynton Posts: 2,814
    YukonRon said:
    jtcBoynton said:
    And after sorting into each can, you should go through each stack and use your Dremel to trim off jagged edges of the lump to get a more uniform shape!   =)
    Let me get this straight, if I understand you correctly, people do not do this?
    Yes, some people actually use the lump just as it comes from the factory.
    Southeast Florida - LBGE
    In cooking, often we implement steps for which we have no explanations other than ‘that’s what everybody else does’ or ‘that’s what I have been told.’  Dare to think for yourself.
     
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  • blind99
    blind99 Posts: 4,974
    We all have our habits. Personally I am *thrilled* you are an engineer. There would be less airbag debacles, chipotle poisonings etc if people paid more attention to detail.

    The only time I worry over lump arrangement is for high-temp pizza cooks. 
    Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    jtcBoynton said:
    YukonRon said:
    jtcBoynton said:
    And after sorting into each can, you should go through each stack and use your Dremel to trim off jagged edges of the lump to get a more uniform shape!   =)
    Let me get this straight, if I understand you correctly, people do not do this?
    Yes, some people actually use the lump just as it comes from the factory.
    I have never thought, for one second, those manufacturers, who have been doing this, very successfully for many years, would ever know as much as I. I will have to test this radical concept of which you speak. Perhaps, as recommended by the other pros on this thread, libations of the adult nature, must be used during this "dump and light" process I have read about. This could get interesting.
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    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
    you need to work your way up to "dump and light"

    first, try lighting the bag, and THEN dumping


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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Darby_Crenshaw said:
    you need to work your way up to "dump and light"

    first, try lighting the bag, and THEN dumping


    This was attempted at Brisket Camp 2015:


    It doesn't work as well as you think it might...
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    DMW said:
    Darby_Crenshaw said:
    you need to work your way up to "dump and light"

    first, try lighting the bag, and THEN dumping


    This was attempted at Brisket Camp 2015:


    It doesn't work as well as you think it might...
    Seems it was a bit short on technique, but, long on adult beverages. I believe there is a mathematic principle that will define the proper ratio for adult beverages vs proper application of technique. I ain't doing it.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • 55Kevy
    55Kevy Posts: 238
    Wow!  So many good ideas. I prostrate (hey hey - don't go there...) myself at your feet, @YukonRon: I obviously have not given sufficient thought to the whole process, although the buckets are stored in an hermetically sealed locker.

    And @jtcBoynton what bit should I use with the Dremel?  I get all tingly just thinking about how much more efficient the use of the lump will be when the pieces are shaped properly!

    Kevin

    Beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, CA
    XL BGE, Woo2, AR


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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,261
    You are on the right path.
    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

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