kindling storage ideas

[raybonz]

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

 

[Pallet Pete]

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

 

[Pallet Pete]

How about a double shelf setup like this ?

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Pete

 

[raybonz]

How about a double shelf setup like this ?

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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

 

[Pallet Pete]

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

Here is some interesting stuff ray !

Pete

 

[Pallet Pete]

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

 

[raybonz]

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

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

 

[PapaDave]

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.

 

[f3cbboy]

we use an old i think 3 gal crock.

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

 

[punchy]

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

 

[Backwoods Savage]

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.

 

[raybonz]

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.

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

Ray

 

[TreePointer]

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:

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23" x 12.5" x 12" (LWH)

 

[raybonz]

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

Thanx,
Ray

 

[salecker]

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

 

[osagebow]

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

 

[firefighterjake]

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

 

[firebroad]

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

 

[barn burner]

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

 

[bogydave]

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.

 

[raybonz]

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

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

 

[fossil]

Garage sales, tag sales, flea markets, antique shops, estate sales...your kindling storage solution is out there, go find it. Rick

 

[raybonz]

Garage sales, tag sales, flea markets, antique shops, estate sales...your kindling storage solution is out there, go find it. Rick

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

Ray

 

[Backwoods Savage]

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

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.

 

[raybonz]

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