Chimney starter

A chimney starter or charcoal chimney is a fire making device for igniting charcoal lumps or briquettes. It consists of a metal tube with a grate to hold charcoal. A lighting cone is a similar, conical, device placed over an existing grate.

The tube is typically cylindrical, but may also have other cross-sections.
The tube may also be made of combustible material designed to resist burning long enough for the coals to ignite.

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