As anyone with a wood fire device knows, eventually the ash build up and needs to be removed or you might want to rearrange the hot embers and coals. It’s also desirable to keep coals while removing wood ash buildup. These are some of the tools I recommend for dealing with wood ash and hot coals from a wood fire.
Short Metal Hand Rakes – for moving hot coals
- Garden Hand Rake – https://amzn.to/4qvfSKW
- Kemaier Garden Hand Rake – https://amzn.to/4jViqzm
Ash and coal separation – metal cat litter scoops work well
- Metal shifting tool – https://amzn.to/4k1BPiw
Ash removal – the best ones keep the hot coals and fly ash contained
- Minuteman No Mess Ash Box – this is the best design, scoop, and lid for total Ash containment all in one tool.
Ash storage
Ash bucket – https://amzn.to/49RC5vM
Creosote Remover – helps keep your flue free of dangerous creosote between cleanings
- Complete Chimney Care, Removes Creosote, Reduces Emissions, Protects Against Corrosion https://amzn.to/4jUwucx
Fire starters
I like these for no creosote/smoke fire starters – https://amzn.to/3ZqA2tB