Best rod and sheet steel for a wood stove

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I am trying to figure out what the best grade of sheet steel would be to repair my woodsove and the best rod to use in order to take the abuse of heating?  thanks
Reply:Is the woodstove made from Cast Iron ?Weldandpower Lincoln 225 AC,DC with Briggs 16hp gas engine.WW2 era Miller TIG.
Reply:No It is made from steel and is an add-on type stove.  I really like the stove and I have some mild abilites to weld.  I have a old Lincoln AC 225.  I have looked into some prices for a sheet of 4x10 steel but of course the company will not comment on its ability to withstand heat.  Thanks for the help.
Reply:What exactly do YOU mean by ' withstand heat ' ?Show us pictures of the place that needs to be repaired. Is it in a place which is going to show ?   Or does it just need to last ?What caused the ' injury ' in the first place ?  How big is this repair piece needing to be ?  Does it need to 'take' paint after you repair it ?Weldandpower Lincoln 225 AC,DC with Briggs 16hp gas engine.WW2 era Miller TIG.
Reply:A lot of this would depend on how thick the steel is and where it's used in the stove. I've seen thin steel oil drums used successfully for years as a stove. The shape helps prevent warping, and as long as the steel isn't in direct contact with the coals they usually hold up. If you are building from scratch, heavier usually is better as far as steel is concerned with this.Picts of what you need to do would help as well as more info on the thickness of the material.As far as good rods, my guess is any 70XX rod would be good, and even 6011 or 6013 would do what you need. Personally I'd suggest 3/32" 7014 because of how easy it is to use and the fact it stores better in the long run. I'll assume the thickness of the original stove is about 1/8" or less, so I'd run 3/32" or smaller rods. if it's thicker steel, then 3/32" or 1/8" rod instead..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:All I am trying to do is resheet the existing stove.  It is not to the point that it has a hole in it and there are no cracks.  however, it is quite warped and for a few hundred dollars I could make it as good as new.  What I was thinking of doing is wrapping the outside of the firebox with some lite gauge 18 - 22 gauge steel mostly because the firebox is half round and it is easier to handle the liter material.  My question pertains to specific properties of steel and if there is a certain chemical make-up that would survive the abuses that a wood stove puts forth.  I am on vacation and could send pictures next week I have to. I have heard mild steels are better?  what is meant by a mild steel? Thanks.
Reply:Originally Posted by brent.i.williamsAll I am trying to do is resheet the existing stove.  It is not to the point that it has a hole in it and there are no cracks.  however, it is quite warped and for a few hundred dollars I could make it as good as new.  What I was thinking of doing is wrapping the outside of the firebox with some lite gauge 18 - 22 gauge steel mostly because the firebox is half round and it is easier to handle the liter material.  My question pertains to specific properties of steel and if there is a certain chemical make-up that would survive the abuses that a wood stove puts forth.  I am on vacation and could send pictures next week I have to. I have heard mild steels are better?  what is meant by a mild steel? Thanks.
Reply:I like DSW's answer but if you ain't buying that, my best guess would be A36.Good luck.Send pix.
Reply:Originally Posted by brent.i.williamsWhat I was thinking of doing is wrapping the outside of the firebox with some lite gauge 18 - 22 gauge steel mostly because the firebox is half round and it is easier to handle the liter material.
Reply:Steel melts at 1600 degrees, but thinner steel takes less heat to reach the melting point. Warping happens before it reaches the melting point though. 1/8" would be thin for a fire box methinks. But I usually overbuild.I have a cast iron stove that had broken in half along one wall. It was broke before I ever got it, but I have plans to weld it back together when my round-tuit arrives. I considered brazing, but...I'll prolly go for welding. City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:Originally Posted by tanglediverSteel melts at 1600 degrees
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Reply:Originally Posted by tanglediverSteel melts at 1600 degrees, but thinner steel takes less heat to reach the melting point. Warping happens before it reaches the melting point though. 1/8" would be thin for a fire box methinks. But I usually overbuild.I have a cast iron stove that had broken in half along one wall. It was broke before I ever got it, but I have plans to weld it back together when my round-tuit arrives. I considered brazing, but...I'll prolly go for welding.