Suggestions for building a charcoal box for stick burner

Spicy-Meat · 11-17-2013, 05:41 PM

I have a lang 36 and want to build a charcoal box to go into my firebox. Sometimes I don't have the time to throw on a log every 20-30 minutes so I'm looking for a fuel alternative such as charcoal. I'm looking for a design that can use charcoal and increase my burn time. Any suggestions?

MeatCandy · 11-17-2013, 05:49 PM

Here's a link...Good fit, Nice guy...I got one works great...

http://www.yokeup.net/XXLBaskets.html

sliding_billy · 11-17-2013, 06:16 PM

Here is the one in mine (removable of course).

http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/...psdc7f21b9.jpg

Spicy-Meat · 11-17-2013, 06:28 PM

How much burn time do you get with a basket? Do you use charcoal or lump?

pjtexas1 · 11-17-2013, 06:41 PM

They are simple to build with expanded metal, stainless steel nuts/bolts/washers. No welding required. Just need something to make 4 cuts, then bend all 4 sides up and wrap the sides around each other. Wear gloves because the cut edges are really sharp. Then use the nuts/bolts/washers to make the legs. Adjust to the height you need. If you have a rack in your fire box the legs are not needed. Also need to file down all sharp edges do they don't bite you later.

Teamfour · 11-17-2013, 06:53 PM

^^^This. I had two of them like this for my stick burner. Filled with lump I could get about 7 hours at 225 degrees.

sliding_billy · 11-18-2013, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Spicy-Meat

How much burn time do you get with a basket? Do you use charcoal or lump?

I use briquettes when using the basket. I have a pile of KBB, and if I want to spend money on more expensive fuel I'll use sticks. Burn time depends on temp. Mine runs hot on charcoal, so I have to limit the coal and reload occasionally. No setting and forgetting. Either way, much less frequent loading than splits.

Spicy-Meat · 11-18-2013, 09:04 AM

If I do a custom made charcoal box as mentioned above won't the coals burn hot and fast? Does anyone create a maze affect inside the custom box to help reduce burn time?

Bludawg · 11-18-2013, 09:12 AM

I really don't see 1 log every 45 min to be much of an issue, If you want to use Coal build a UDS way more efficient.

ButtBurner · 11-18-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by sliding_billy

I use briquettes when using the basket. I have a pile of KBB, and if I want to spend money on more expensive fuel I'll use sticks. Burn time depends on temp. Mine runs hot on charcoal, so I have to limit the coal and reload occasionally. No setting and forgetting. Either way, much less frequent loading than splits.

in my neck of the woods, sticks is the cheapest fuel

by far

MeatCandy · 11-18-2013, 09:54 AM

I have made a maze with fire brick...It works...I just need to experiment more though to find the correct mix of wood and charcoal...I find it easier to add wood every hour to hold a target temp, instead using charcoal as a heat source...I only use charcoal at start up for a quick coal base...

Good luck, looking forward to your results...

sliding_billy · 11-18-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ButtBurner

in my neck of the woods, sticks is the cheapest fuel

by far

Not if you bought 800 lbs worth of KBB when HD sold them for $4.88 per 2X20.

ButtBurner · 11-18-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sliding_billy

Not if you bought 800 lbs worth of KBB when HD sold them for $4.88 per 2X20.

I am talking about normal prices.

sliding_billy · 11-18-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ButtBurner

I am talking about normal prices.

I know. I should have been more clear as to why I use charcoal as a cost savings method.

11-17-2013, 05:41 PM	#1
Spicy-Meat Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Alburtis PA	Suggestions for building a charcoal box for stick burner I have a lang 36 and want to build a charcoal box to go into my firebox. Sometimes I don't have the time to throw on a log every 20-30 minutes so I'm looking for a fuel alternative such as charcoal. I'm looking for a design that can use charcoal and increase my burn time. Any suggestions? __________________ Humphrey's Qube'd CookShack Smokette Weber Kettle Lang 36

11-17-2013, 06:28 PM	#4
Spicy-Meat Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Alburtis PA	How much burn time do you get with a basket? Do you use charcoal or lump? __________________ Humphrey's Qube'd CookShack Smokette Weber Kettle Lang 36

11-17-2013, 06:41 PM	#5
pjtexas1 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-11 Location: Belton, Tx Name/Nickname : Texas Pete	They are simple to build with expanded metal, stainless steel nuts/bolts/washers. No welding required. Just need something to make 4 cuts, then bend all 4 sides up and wrap the sides around each other. Wear gloves because the cut edges are really sharp. Then use the nuts/bolts/washers to make the legs. Adjust to the height you need. If you have a rack in your fire box the legs are not needed. Also need to file down all sharp edges do they don't bite you later. __________________ Paul (aka Texas Pete) SF 24x36 Midnight Edition / Mak 1-Star /Abe's 48" Insulated Cabinet / 22.5 OTG / 28" BS / Jimmy with CB Roti and pizza kit / Red Box on custom cart / Char-Griller Kettle / Barrel House Cooker / Pit Boss Copperhead / Char-Griller Akorn Jr Sign Up for The 2022 Texas BBQ Brethren Fall Bash Here! ([URL="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12NjP4bH3uLyH6-RJnI4gSfDr0nKQ6_4cxdw_GhmrKq0/edit#gid=1935530835"]Link[/URL]) Last edited by pjtexas1; 04-01-2017 at 04:37 PM..

11-17-2013, 06:53 PM	#6
Teamfour is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-13-12 Location: Sterling, VA	^^^This. I had two of them like this for my stick burner. Filled with lump I could get about 7 hours at 225 degrees. __________________ BWS Party \|UDS\|Maverick ET-73 \|Maverick ET-732 \|Super Fast [COLOR=DarkOrange]Orange[/COLOR] Thermapen \| BBQ Guru DigiQ \|Two 100 QT crawfish boiling rigs \| LEM Meat Grinder \| Grizzly Sausage Stuffer Smokin-n-Style BBQ Team - Pitmaster Lagniappe Chili Team - Head Cook KCBS CBJ

11-18-2013, 09:04 AM	#8
Spicy-Meat Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Alburtis PA	If I do a custom made charcoal box as mentioned above won't the coals burn hot and fast? Does anyone create a maze affect inside the custom box to help reduce burn time? __________________ Humphrey's Qube'd CookShack Smokette Weber Kettle Lang 36

11-17-2013, 05:49 PM	#2
MeatCandy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-13 Location: Dog Patch, Ca	Here's a link...Good fit, Nice guy...I got one works great... http://www.yokeup.net/XXLBaskets.html

11-17-2013, 06:16 PM	#3
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	Here is the one in mine (removable of course). http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/...psdc7f21b9.jpg

11-18-2013, 09:12 AM	#9
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	I really don't see 1 log every 45 min to be much of an issue, If you want to use Coal build a UDS way more efficient. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

11-18-2013, 09:54 AM	#11
MeatCandy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-09-13 Location: Dog Patch, Ca	I have made a maze with fire brick...It works...I just need to experiment more though to find the correct mix of wood and charcoal...I find it easier to add wood every hour to hold a target temp, instead using charcoal as a heat source...I only use charcoal at start up for a quick coal base... Good luck, looking forward to your results...