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On Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:14:21 -0600, Omelet >
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>In article
>,
> Dan Abel > wrote:
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>> In article >,


>> Big juice cans worked fine also. I don't remember what we used 50 years
>> ago. Cut off the top and bottom, add holes with the church key. Add
>> crumpled newspaper and briquets. Light with a match through the holes.
>> Use a pair of offset pliers to lift the can off when the coals were
>> ready.

>
>What a cool idea! How many holes? Just around the edges or what?


Just put them along the perimeter at the bottom. You can't make them
too close or else you won't have individual holes.


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