I'm new here and have a question about a grill grid for my grill. The replacements are over $180, so I was going to get a new grill this year after 20+ years with the old one. But since I was laid of work and don't see anything coming up soon I need to go to plan "B", and rebuild.
I have only TIG welded stainless but since I don't have a TIG I'll need to stick or MIG weld it. I am leaning to stick because of cost (tank, gas, wire). Any suggestions would be great. I might have a small tank with nitrogen that I could swap for a mix gas but would have to check. Not much welding just a bunch of tack welds.
I checked the garage and I have a small tank about 14" tall of CO2, and a taller (around 18") and fatter tank of nitrogen. I also have this same size tank of C-25.
Also to the grill builders out there, any idea on what size stainless rod and the spacing I should use. This is a high end nat. gas grill so with this rebuild I'll be keeping it for another 10-20 years.
Thanks
Todd
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05-04-2009, 09:58 AM #1
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Grill grid question in stainless?
Last edited by Tee2; 05-04-2009 at 10:08 AM. Reason: Checked to see if I had tanks
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05-04-2009, 11:24 AM #2
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I'm thinking 14 Ga. or larger and spacing adequate enough to keep food from falling through.
What is the spacing of the original?
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05-04-2009, 11:59 AM #3
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I made a few custom grills last summer and i just used 1/8" 304 tig rod that i got by the lb from my LWS. It was pretty cheap and worked well. I migged the ends together...Bob
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05-04-2009, 08:13 PM #4
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Are we talking the cooking grate or the one that holds the lava rock?
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05-04-2009, 08:38 PM #5
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cast iron grates are the bestest IMHO
watch ebay you can find what you need cheap
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05-05-2009, 06:31 AM #6
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Originally Posted by nocheepgas
Yes, cooking grate.
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05-05-2009, 07:02 AM #7
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I checked ebay and I found a cast SS replacement for $275 + shipping that look nice. But I can't spend that much now. And a porcelain coated steel one that looks cheap (thin wire) for $75 with shipping. Originally Posted by ctrhenry
1/4" SS rod will cost me around $45 for 1/2" spacing. I might go with 5/16 or 3/8 and increase the spacing.
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05-05-2009, 08:24 AM #8
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Some Cast iron grills...Bob
http://www.roloffmfg.com/barbecue.aspBob Wright, Grandson of Tee Nee Boat Trailer Founder
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05-05-2009, 08:01 PM #9
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I wouldn't consider anything less than 1/4" for the cooking grate.
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