Need An Ash Rake-

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generalee

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Apr 20, 2007
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Marietta, GA
I've got me a new stick burner with a nice sized fire box.

However I need some type of ash rake.  I have a couple of shovels and they are too large to fit all the way in, and the fire grate is not remove-able.

I've thought about a small garden hoe, but not sure that will fit either.

I'm guessing I have about a 4" clearance.  Have a smoke going now, so it's kind of hard to measure.

Any suggestions?  Open to trying most things...
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Sorry no picture with the firebox open.

Thanks!
 
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You can fabricate a cut piece of sheet metal, drill a hole in it. Cut a length of 1/2" copper, solder a male adapter on it, insert in hole and washer lock nut combo. You can tweek sheet metal to conform to box.
 
I've got an old set of fireplace tools. You can get them fairly cheap at box store /Craig's. Bend or modify one of those small ash shovels.

RG
 
Made mine, bottom of my firebox is round,  cut a piece of plate to match the curvature , welded a piece of round rod for the handle, drilled out a wooden dowel for the end of the rod,

Gary
 
generalee Get a small garden hoe, you can always trim the edge down to fit. Hope this helps and have a Happy T-Day
 
My situation is a bit different - I have a round-bottom firebox but I can remove my grates (in fact I usually use a basket and not the grates anyway).

I cut away one side of a grated cheese jar, and it makes a great scoop. Cold ash only, of course.
 
Generalee , here's a good idea , find a piece of light metal , make it a bit curved , or one side with a tab ,then when you need to get rid of ash , pull it out with you gloves ,dump , nd you're back in business.

Works great on mine :


Look close and you'll see my ash plate
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Have fun and . . .
 
Thanks Everyone! I'm not that handy in terms of crafting my own tools...but I like the aluminum bar...I think I might already have a piece or two...

I'll give it a try and some point soon and report back!
 
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