Have you seen this?...

When we were over at friends Mike & Liz for a barbecue last week Mike brought out his 'Weber' chimney starter  - first time I'd seen it but what a good idea! The basic principle of the barbecue chimney is pretty simple: You put some coal into the tube with a grid and ventilation holes near the bottom and light a fire underneath.The smoke stack effect will take care of rest.No need for Firelighters, gel or even fanning -great idea!

Here is a video of it in action.

              

                         Or you can make one yourself,if  you want, here's how:  http://www.woodly.de/blog/?p=29