I tried the coffee can a couple of times before I ever went out an bought a commercial chimney (also used an electric starter for a couple of months) -- I could never get the coffee can to work. I actually didn't think that it would work. Since it (obviously) does, I will try it again. Thanks for the tip. Matt > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com > [mailto:owner-chile-heads@globalgarden.com]On Behalf Of Mike S > Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 7:02 PM > To: chile-heads@globalgarden.com > Subject: [CH] Charcoal Starters > > > Why spend big bux$, when all you need is an old coffee can? I use a 1 Lb > can, drill or punch 1/2" holes. Fill it with the desired amount > of charcoal, > then stick the end of a lit Bernzomatic torch in one of the holes. I use > Channel Locks to grab can and dump into grill/smoker. > > Mike Shimek > D & M Farms >