@G19 , nice looking charcoal basket !!
I was originally inspired by
@Hell Fire Grill and
@Duke when it came to homemade charcoal baskets.
Expanded Metal (EM) is your friend with this.
When I want to do Low 'n' Slow, I use a basket similar to the one above ^^^.
High heat, I use this one:
If I want a high-heat zone, with a safe zone (indirect), I use this one:
Or, when doing a rotisserie or a roast ….
Ultimately, everyone has their own methods. Whichever works best for the individual is what counts.