I used a grinder. I know someone made a smaller basket, out of a weber charcoal basket. Idk if it would fit a Smokey Joe though. If you found a "charcoal rail" you could probably get and indirect area, but the Smokey Joe is pretty small, Idk for sure if they would fit. I'm not sure if ive seen any SJ with a basket.but someone probably has one.
And what's up with your bottom vent?