Anyone use Chiminea for burning wood down to coals?

[Smokin Stang]

Just curious if the big green egg chiminea would be useful for burning wood down to coals for use in smoker. I would just use a drum but the wife wants something a little more decorative on the patio.

Thanks

[ChileFarmer]

I haven't but see no reason why it would not work. I have one and have never built a fire in it. Gotta give it a try. CF

[ecto1]

I have worked great until the chiminea broke also need a smaller shovel to get to those coals

[Smokin Stang]

I have worked great until the chiminea broke also need a smaller shovel to get to those coals

If the chiminea was a big green egg it should have been warrantied for life. Did they replace it?

[ecto1]

No it was one I bought off the side of the road

[DATsBBQ]

When I set the cinder-block pit up, I use a 55 gallon drum with a hole cut out of the bottom front. Yup, the drum is ugly but so is the cinder-block pit. Lipstick on a pig thing.