After viewing the thread on coal sifters it gave me ideas about making one as some have done.
Then I remembered the restaurant supply store nearby and went in search of a deep frying basket.
Deep frying baskets were too big but hanging right next to them were 8" round 'skimmers' - look like sieves but a lot flatter - like a huge round spoon used in deep frying- hard to describe but only cost 2.99!!
Made out of metal with a long, long handle. Got one and tried it and it works great. The wire mesh has holes that are about 1/4" sections so ash falls through very easily.
Much cheaper than making one. Makes saving the coals a snap at an affordable price. :coolsmile:
Then I remembered the restaurant supply store nearby and went in search of a deep frying basket.
Deep frying baskets were too big but hanging right next to them were 8" round 'skimmers' - look like sieves but a lot flatter - like a huge round spoon used in deep frying- hard to describe but only cost 2.99!!
Made out of metal with a long, long handle. Got one and tried it and it works great. The wire mesh has holes that are about 1/4" sections so ash falls through very easily.
Much cheaper than making one. Makes saving the coals a snap at an affordable price. :coolsmile: