how many pieces of charcoal does it hold

I get about 50 Kingsford briquets in mine. Enough to cover about 1/3 of the bottom of a 22" kettle, so fine for a couple of burgers or a couple of chicken breasts.

Anyone feel like this is too small, or wish they bought the larger sized one instead?

For many smokers, you light 20-40 briguets (for which this is a perfect size), then dump the fully lit one onto a much larger basket of unlit ones. This gives you a very long (8-14 hours or more) slow smoke for brisket, pork butt, etc. For this kind of use, this chimney is perfect.

does this work well with lump charcoal?

It works perfectly fine with lump charcoal. Your coals will be ready for cooking in less than 20 minutes. The only negative about this chimney is that it is really quite small; so, it works best with small portable grills. I think most people would be better off with the full size chimney, as you have a bit more versatility as to the amount of charcoal you are lighting up.

What is handle made from?

The handle is some sort of plastic wrapped around metal, as near as I can tell. It is far enough away from the chimney that it doesn't appear to get hot even when the coals in the chimney are glowing bright orange.

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🔥 Light up your grill game in record time!

BUILT TO LAST - Aluminized steel construction ensures long-term durability.
EXTRA LARGE CAPACITY - Tackle big cookouts with a 7.5-inch diameter bin.
NO FUSS NO ASSEMBLY - Ready to use straight out of the box—grill faster, stress less.
COMFORT MEETS CONTROL - Ergonomic handle design for safe, comfortable handling.
IGNITE YOUR GRILL FAST - Get glowing coals ready in minutes, not hours.

The Weber Stephen 7429 Rapid Fire Chimney Starter is a premium aluminized steel charcoal starter designed for outdoor grilling. With a 7.5-inch diameter and 12-inch height, it quickly produces hot coals for high-volume cooking. Its ergonomic handle ensures safe, comfortable use, and the durable construction promises longevity. No assembly required—just ignite and grill.

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Brand	Weber
Colour	Silver
Fuel Type	Charcoal
Recommended Uses For Product	Outdoor
Item dimensions L x W x H	33 x 19.1 x 30.5 Centimeters
Included Components	chimney starter
Assembly Required	No
Material	Alloy Steel
Item Weight	132 g
Model Name	Rapid Fire
Frame Material	Aluminized Steel
Global Trade Identification Number	00077924077388
Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Manufacturer	Weber-Stephen Products
Item model number	7429
Product Dimensions	33.02 x 19.05 x 30.48 cm; 131.54 g
ASIN	B07B5BHKDZ

Weber Stephen Company 7429 Rapid Fire Chimney Starter, Silver

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