At 07:01 PM 10/19/01 -0400, you wrote: >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. > Luckily I'm in a position where $12 is not considered "Big Bux," and the Weber chimney will hold 3 times the amount of charcoal. I can light an entire load of charcoal for a kettle grill in 15 minutes and not have to worry about burning myself by messing with an uinshielded tin can full of hot coals with a pair of pliers. =Mark