yeah it's a bucket. Another great idea that's not quite working out. I don't like the setup on the Weber silvers and was trying to come up with something a little better. I took a j-bolt and screwed it where the thumb screw used to go for the "ash pusher". The problem with it is the bucket is just a little big to fit between the legs and it hangs down too low. Back to the drawing board I guess. I should have bought a gold but I couldn't beat the price on the silver. I work at Lowes and got it for 30% off last X-mas.