kindling storage ideas

I am looking for an attractive method of storing kindling. My wife's biggest complaint is I use an old rock salt bucket for this purpose so it is a valid complaint. I would like to find a copper pail or similar for a reasonable price.. Any ideas?

Thanx!

Ray

Store it in the ash drawer

Pete

How about a double shelf setup like this ?

http://www.northlineexpress.com/woo...-holder-with-tools-shelf-black-hr61262nl.html

Pete

While I like the look of that rack it would tend to be messy in actual usage. I prefer an old copper pot or similar preferably with a handle to carry it with one hand as there are times I take it to the shelter to fill it..

Ray

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=vintage copper coal bucket

Here is some interesting stuff ray !

Pete

And http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...=0&_odkw=vintage copper coal bucket&_osacat=0

Funny I was looking in E-bay when you posted this message! GMTA eh?

I found a small galvanized steel dealio at a garage sale (.25, I believe) for kindling, but one of the dogs seems to have mistaken it for her personal toybox.......
Mulch in the living room is a no-no.
Bad dog.

we use an old i think 3 gal crock.

edit: its a 1 gallon, with an open top.

i use two crocks. 1 for kindling, the other has a lid and i keep gloves, matches, super cedars, ect.

Crib the ends of your stacks then use the space for storing kindling. Bring to the house only what you need for a fire or two.

I do this now but want a container for the kindling such as a crock or copper bucket..

Ray

Search for "copper boiler." Keep an eye out for one at a decent price. It's how the older generations used to keep keep hot water "at the ready." My mother bought this one in an antique store in the 1970's:





23" x 12.5" x 12" (LWH)

Very nice TP, that's what I was thinking for a kindling bucket..

Thanx,
Ray

I sawed up a bunch of bridge timbers for the flooring in our house this summer,one of the byproducts was enough kindling to last a few years.
But only if kept out of the weather.....
So i had a 71 Seirra Grand with a canopy sitting doing nothing,now it's a kindling storage shed,put a battery in and it fired right up.
I'm sure it wouldn't be welcome in everyones yard,but fits right in here.
Thomas

Howsabout an old milk can with the 2 handles on top?

If I didn't have my kindling storage incorporated into my woodbox . . . I would go with an old clay crock pot.

I use an old iron kettle I found at a flea market.

My wife came up with this.... at least it's not pink.

Some one here had a great kindling system.
They put it in a 5 gallon bucket, tied it in bundles while in the bucket.
Stacked up a few of them & it looked nice.

I do have an old clay crock which I store my Super Cedars, matches, flashlight and Chimfex so I would need another one for kindling if I can find one.. I love the old clay crocks and jugs too..

Ray

Yup been doing that! I will know it when I see it .. The hunt is part of the fun!

Ray

Maybe an old cream can but the old milk can would be too high. Still, one that is painted could really look nice on a hearth.

I agree they are pretty tall I want something 10-12" tall but something that will be used as I have enough decorative items.. ACE hardware carries USA made ceramic crocks but are pretty expensive in the larger sizes but is an option.. All good ideas..

http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3800775

Ray