Okay, so I wanted to sift the cold coals from the ashes without making a big mess, and the KoalKeeper shovel was a little clumsy and slow. So I took a piece of 1/4" hardware cloth, cut a 15"+ square piece and folded the edges to about 13" square. I slide it under the ashes from the front to the back, and lift the coals out of the powdery ash. A gentle shake and the stuff separates without a dusty cloud.
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I take the mat out and place it over the ash can while I scoop or vacuum out the ashes.
Then I slide the coals back in and reload the stove. Alternately, you can place the sifter over the whole mess and use the ash vac, avoiding all those clogs you get when trying to vacuum around the coals.
I know I ain't getting any prizes for my invention, but it sure works for me.
I would have shown more pictures, but I haven;t figured out how to post them without downloading software to this computer.(not mine)
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I take the mat out and place it over the ash can while I scoop or vacuum out the ashes.
Then I slide the coals back in and reload the stove. Alternately, you can place the sifter over the whole mess and use the ash vac, avoiding all those clogs you get when trying to vacuum around the coals.
I know I ain't getting any prizes for my invention, but it sure works for me.
I would have shown more pictures, but I haven;t figured out how to post them without downloading software to this computer.(not mine)