How to Make a Barbecue Mop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your supplies.

   Consult the "Things You'll Need" list below.
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   Step 2: Cut your 7/8" dowel into either two 12" pieces

   The longer the handle, the less likely you are to burn yourself while using the mop! , Drilling from the inside will make it easier to feed the zip tie into the holes. , Make sure the large, square end of the zip tie is on the outside of the stopper, not the inside. , A small oatmeal container works well. , If you need to, slide the string off of the cylinder to make room, but be sure not to let it unwind. , You should have a clump of string in a rough circle. ,, Clip the excess from the end of the zip tie. ,,,,,,
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   Step 3: or two 18" inch pieces.

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   Step 4: Drill two holes on opposite sides of the chair stopper with a 1/8" drill bit.

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   Step 5: Insert the zip tie into one hole

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   Step 6: and back out through the other.

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   Step 7: Find a cylindrical object around which to wind your cotton string or twine

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   Step 8: approximately 4-5" in diameter.

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   Step 9: Wind the string about 100 times around the cylinder

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    Step 10: pausing every 5-10 wraps to push them together.

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    Step 11: Slide the string off of the end of the cylinder.

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    Step 12: Making sure the ends of the string are not dangling loose

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    Step 13: place one side of the clump of string into the zip tie/chair stopper.

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    Step 14: Tighten the zip tie as tight as you can without breaking it or damaging the chair stopper.

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    Step 15: Push the finished head onto the dowel.

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    Step 16: If you want to create a loop to hang the mop on

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    Step 17: drill a hole in the end of the dowel with the 1/8" bit.

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    Step 18: Thread about 5" of wire through the hole.

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    Step 19: Twist the ends together

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    Step 20: and fold them over.

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    Step 21: Pull the twisted ends through the handle to hide them.

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    Step 22: Add the mop to your other barbecue tools and enjoy!

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