Expanded Metal to Stainless Frame

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Trying to repair a grill grate for a buddy, but the frame is made of stainless.  Have a Miller Maxstar but was curious what I need as far as a welding rod.  Any chance 6011 will get the job done?  Or do I need a stainless specific?
Reply:You want stainless wire and the right gas. I'm sorry, but helping your buddy may well cost you a pile of shekels this time tooling up to weld stainless.
Reply:Not sure how to run wire and gas to my stick welder?
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Reply:since its not a race car or a steam boiler try some 7018..
Reply:NO 6011, no 7018. you use 309 for carbon to stainless, or 308 stainless to stainless, there are other higher grades of stainless, but i wont get into them.
Reply:309L is the rod your looking for.
Reply:You do NOT have to use 309 lol. It's a freakin grill... If the expanded metal is mild then just use mild rod. If it's all stainless then use stainless.Welding/Fab Pics: www.UtahWeld.com
Reply:One has to ask, what is the cause of the need to repair it?  Is it due to obvious corrosion-related failure?Is the expanded metal stainless as well? Stainless or not, I think you'd be wise to go to a welding supply store and buy a small package of 309L stainless electrodes. 1/16" preferably, that'll help with not completely melting the expanded metal away.