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I hate buying a new grill every 3-4 years due to the burners or grate getting burned out and falling apart. I figured I would build a grate that would outlast me. I have about $30 in to this grate. http://www.youtube.com/user/c599209/videos
Reply:I made something similar for my smoker.Next time I will use Stainless rod.Miller 211Hypertherm PM 451961 Lincoln Idealarc 250HTP 221 True Wisdom only comes from Pain.
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Originally Posted by John T
I made something similar for my smoker.Next time I will use Stainless rod.
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Originally Posted by captain belly
ya.... can't beat stainless steel. However, this 'park grill' rod will outlast me, and is wayyyyyyyy cheaper.
Reply:sure does!http://www.youtube.com/user/c599209/videos
Reply:Nicely done.
Reply:Nice video and grill. I’d get those bb’s off the grate so you don’t tare your food up on them
Reply:That is one heavy duty grate!SS doesn't cost more if you have it leftover and sitting around...Now it did cost a little to get them electropolished, but it was worth it to me!
-DaveXMT304 with: 22A Feeder, or HF251 Hi Freq DC TIG air cooled
Reply:Did you take the warp out of it, or just let it be? I hate it when all the welds are one side of a piece, makes it a PITA to straighten..........or a 3 page URANUS TUTORIAL
Don't mind me, I'm just an old fart
Reply:HA!!! I was wondering if someone was going to comment on that. I let it be. The warp isn't bad though. The steak I had on it last night didn't seem to mind either.http://www.youtube.com/user/c599209/videos
Reply:I made a replacement grille grate using 3/8" diameter rod and 1" square bar stock. The bar stock was drilled to receive the rods which all float except for the end rods which are welded each end.I media blasted the assembly and then seasoned them with oil.
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Originally Posted by Larry4406
I made a replacement grille grate using 3/8" diameter rod and 1" square bar stock. The bar stock was drilled to receive the rods which all float except for the end rods which are welded each end.I media blasted the assembly and then seasoned them with oil.
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Originally Posted by henry42
I really like this design. Only change I'd make is to through drill the end holes, countersink them, weld from the outside and then grind flat.
Reply:How many cans Coors did it take to make this?http://www.youtube.com/user/c599209/videos
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Originally Posted by farmersammm
I believe the idea is to reduce heat input during welding..........which eliminates distortion.Plus........the rods can expand/contract during cooking cycles. An excelent design.It should also be noted, in a discussion about distortion..................the welds on the ends only, is the absolutely best placement for them.
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Originally Posted by captain belly
How many cans Coors did it take to make this?
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Originally Posted by John T
I made something similar for my smoker.Next time I will use Stainless rod.
Reply:nice work on those grates. i like the floating idea. as for rust the cast iron skillets seem to be fine so i would worry about that too much and its just another excuse to cook sausages allover the grill.bobs77vet/37ford4drEastwood digital TIG200HH190Lincoln Invertec 155sLincoln weldpak 100sears/craftsman (lincoln) 50a 240v buzz boxO/A rig Harris gaugesnexion cut 50 dxchicago electric (HF) 240v spot welder
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Originally Posted by farmersammm
Did you take the warp out of it, or just let it be? I hate it when all the welds are one side of a piece, makes it a PITA to straighten..........or a 3 page URANUS TUTORIAL
Don't mind me, I'm just an old fart
Reply:I've made grates and charcoal baskets for my Big Green Egg
MillerMatic 252, HTP 221 w/cooler, Hypertherm PM45, Lincoln IdealArc 250 AC/DC"I'd like to believe as many true things and as few false things as possible"
Reply:true story!http://www.youtube.com/user/c599209/videos
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Originally Posted by William McCormick
Most common stainless steels and heat are not a good match. The stainless Rugar mini 14 was a rather senseless rifle as it heated it would go wide of the target because it warped from the heat. Maybe Inconel rods might work, that material is a dead material that does not warp much from heat and even welding. Sincerely, William McCormick
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Originally Posted by William McCormick
Most common stainless steels and heat are not a good match. The stainless Rugar mini 14 was a rather senseless rifle as it heated it would go wide of the target because it warped from the heat. Maybe Inconel rods might work, that material is a dead material that does not warp much from heat and even welding. Sincerely, William McCormick
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Originally Posted by 12V71
The Ruger mini 14 was an inaccurate POS whether it was SS or carbon steel. When Ruger finally wised up and came out with the redesigned 580 series rifle they finally could shoot a decent group. I have a couple of AR 15's with stainless barrels that can shoot far better than I can, 2" groups at 200 yards are pretty easy with a good optic. And that is using all 30 rounds in the mag... that will heat things up well. And yes, I owned several early Mini 14's too.
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Originally Posted by davec
Mine is 304 and is sitting perfectly flat after a full season of use. You would be incorrect for normal grill use. Perhaps you can get something hot enough to distort it, but that would not be normal use. And I heat it up high and burn off the stuck food afterwards too. No issues
Originally Posted by davec
Mine is 304 and is sitting perfectly flat after a full season of use. You would be incorrect for normal grill use. Perhaps you can get something hot enough to distort it, but that would not be normal use. And I heat it up high and burn off the stuck food afterwards too. No issues
Reply:I always heat up before dropping the steak.http://www.youtube.com/user/c599209/videos
Reply:Nice job! And thank you. You have just convinced me to make a replacement for my grill. I have a Viking, and it sucks. Every 3 or 4 years I have to replace the heat plates, $50 x 6, and the SS grates $85 x 3.I am not familiar with SS at all. Would it be worth it to use it since that is what I usually buy? (And it disintegrates also) Or should I just use hot or cold rolled round like you did? I am thinking for the difference in cost, I can make multiple mild steel vs. SS. If I would use SS, is there a special grade that will last longer? I wish I could make the heat plates too."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!
" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Steel rod (hot roll) is soooooo cheap compared to SS. I didn't want to put too much $ into this grill. I replaced all the burners and shields. I probably have $120 into all the parts including the metal for the grate I built. The most expensive parts are the burners, and they look like they won't last 4 years. I like this large grill, but Ive considered just buying a cheap $100 grill every 4 years like most people. This is the first time I have ever rebuilt the whole engine on my grill. We'll see how long it lasts. Once the bottom burns out, it's done. I imagine this cheap hot roll grate will outlast this and the next one.Here's the vid on replacing all this crap.Last edited by captain belly; 02-17-2021 at 08:58 AM.http://www.youtube.com/user/c599209/videos
Reply:Nice grate Great jobI have a few pasted I used A36 1/2" dia.If look cooking shows they use 1/2" but one detail the cooking shows never talk about.Dave
Originally Posted by captain belly
I hate buying a new grill every 3-4 years due to the burners or grate getting burned out and falling apart. I figured I would build a grate that would outlast me. I have about $30 in to this grate.
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