Bottom missing from my charcoal starter! Something to replace?


 

W_Stewart

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Using my Weber large charcoal starter for first time in quite awhile and see the bottom is missing! I can start a batch of charcoal by sitting it on the charcoal grate, but I won't be able to get a 2nd batch going for any longer cooks.

I hate to just buy a whole new one. Is there a handy substitute I can rig up at home? I hope so - seems everything has already been figured out for these wonderful WSMs!
 
Crisis resolved :p

I looked around and found some expanded metal (screen), cut out a circle with some tabs that I bent down, then ran some heavy wire through the lower slots to secure it in place. Good for another 10 years I hope!
 
Find a coffee can (slide it inside the chimney for a fit first) and drill a bunch of holes in the bottom and sides for airflow. You can run a rod through the chimney and the can to hold it in place. Bend the bar/rod into an L shape (small foot, long leg) so it doesn't just slide out while carrying it any distance.
 

 

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