Steve Wertz wrote:
>
>> With a chimney it only takes 2-3 sheets, honest. \
>
> I bought a chimney and was never able to get it started with any
> amount of newspaper. Fuggit - I use lighter fluid sensibly, and
> I turn out great BBQ (and grilled items).
>
> -sw

The little Hibachi we have doesn't even need a chimney with lump
charcoal because it has excellent draft. All it needs is a couple sheets
of paper crumpled up on the grate with the charcoal on top. The bigger
one does. The key is the paper needs to be loosely crumpled up so it can
burn fast.