On Mon, 7 Jun 2021 10:54:06 -0700 (PDT), "
wrote:

I have to patch a few areas at edge of my asphalt driveway that cracked off. 10+ years ago put similar asphalt chunks in a couple of aluminum trays in an old BBQ to 300F, and then placed and compacted them by hand. But I don’t have an old BBQ anymore and the missus refuses (on principle) to let me use the current BBQ (even though it would all be FULLY contained in aluminum trays).

The next time she goes to spend a week at her sister's place, you know what
you need to do.

I have an infrared thermometer. So, thought about using the fire pit, but I suspect I’d have a very difficult time trying not to overcook the asphalt. Anyone ever success with this before? Seems a shame to have to switch to a coldpatch repair while I have all this perfectly reusable asphalt lying around, and time is on my side.
Advice appreciated.
Regards,
Theodore