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LightningBoldtz

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Compact Chimney starter - VERY short review
« on: June 20, 2013, 11:52:02 AM »
I purchased one the other day and I have to say, I LOVE that little thing it the perfect amount for most applications, especially for smoking.
« Last Edit: June 20, 2013, 12:37:25 PM by LightningBoldtz »
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Re: Compact Chimney starter - short review
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2013, 12:09:22 PM »
Mine just came in today, too! Can't wait to use it.
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« Last Edit: June 20, 2013, 12:17:08 PM by Thunder71 »

LightningBoldtz

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Re: Compact Chimney starter - short review
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2013, 12:15:33 PM »
Thunder, yes that is what I am talking about.
I am not a collector, but I do have a small collection.
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Re: Compact Chimney starter - short review
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2013, 12:17:41 PM »
Dang it, I was fine before I knew it existed - now I have to have one.

LightningBoldtz

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Re: Compact Chimney starter - short review
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2013, 12:28:21 PM »
Thunder, you know what was funny, when they first came out I told a friend that even though I didn't need one, I had to get it.



I really like it a lot. It will not take away the bigger one, just a nice complement.
I am not a collector, but I do have a small collection.
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Re: Compact Chimney starter - VERY short review
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2013, 01:01:42 PM »
i like mine a lot. Just wish it had a wooden handle!

pbe gummi bear

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Re: Compact Chimney starter - VERY short review
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2013, 01:30:42 PM »
i like mine a lot. Just wish it had a wooden handle!

I've been thinking of mounting one to it but I am afraid of it catching fire. And all the wood handles I have are unfinished so I don't want to grubby them up.

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Re: Compact Chimney starter - VERY short review
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2013, 02:21:01 PM »
Here are mine.  Used to have a "Brian" handle on the big one but have since repurposed it.


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Re: Compact Chimney starter - VERY short review
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2013, 02:47:40 PM »
I like mine very much, but as was said it will not replace the big one, but will be part of the team.
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LightningBoldtz

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Re: Compact Chimney starter - VERY short review
« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2013, 02:47:48 PM »
i like mine a lot. Just wish it had a wooden handle!

I am working with Brian to make that happen to mine.  You were at the meetup did you not score a few wood handles?
I am not a collector, but I do have a small collection.
"You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want"
8 MBH, 2 WoodDale, a SCG, and other stuff, including Pellet grills.

saxart

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Re: Compact Chimney starter - VERY short review
« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2013, 07:06:28 PM »


I love mine...  Great for the SJ and for starting the Mini-Ugly Drum Smoker as LightningBoldtz mentioned.   It's kind of like having multiple sizes of screwdrivers in the tool-box.   Mine hang on a nail in the garage ready for another burn.

Funny, I just looked at mine yesterday and thought, "Now how nice would these be with WOODEN handles?"   8)
« Last Edit: June 20, 2013, 07:08:01 PM by saxart »
Interested in ANY offset handle SJs you may have.

Cookingmama

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Re: Compact Chimney starter - VERY short review
« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2013, 07:10:23 PM »
i think i need to get one of these.  my boys cook on the "little" grills and i think this mini chimney would be perfect to use.  plus ....i think it would help most when needing small amounts for the slow cooks. 
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Re: Compact Chimney starter - VERY short review
« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2013, 07:47:52 PM »
I just use my torch/weed burner. One propane canister lasts forever. I have never used a chimney. :-[

Cookingmama

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Re: Compact Chimney starter - VERY short review
« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2013, 08:20:19 AM »
I just use my torch/weed burner. One propane canister lasts forever. I have never used a chimney. :-[

we cant all be as cool.....   8) 8) 8)
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