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I need to pickup the grate material for my bbq/smoker pit project next week. I'd like to use stainless expanded metal for the grates in the smoker. Should I run a support rod under the middle of the grate or just weld the grate to the angle iron support pieces? For the fire box I'm just going to use the mild steel version of the expanded metal to make future replacement cheaper... Is there any "size" or thickness of expanded metal I should be using? Any recommendations?I can tig, mig, arc any of this so thickness shouldn't be a problem.
Reply:I generally use 12 gauge to 10 gauge (around 1/8 inch) thick expanded with a 3/4" wide diamond for my cooking grates. As far as supports it depends on just how big of an area you are going to be stretching across. If you have to ad a support a 3/16 by 1 flat turned up on its edge works great. I will warn you, have your pocket book ready when you go for the stainless. They love that stuff. Good luck, and lets see some pics of that thing. ~JacksonI'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:I own my own welding shop and we make several smokers and bbq grills. Myself I like the 3/4" x #9 flat expanded metal myself. Like the other guy mentioned it all depends on your size. I dont think I would have over a 1' section without reinforcing under the grill. The exp. metal will start to warp if you go too far. 1/2" hr square solid works real well, you got enough room for a decent size tack. As far as the stainless, dont worry with it. Just plain exp metal will get grease from you meat on it and it will not rust as long as you leave lid closed and use every now and then. You will agree once you price it, instead of $2 a square it will be $10. Good luck |
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发表于 2021-9-1 00:40:44