Metal grille source(s).....

[slim_boy_fat]

As per title, really. I hit on the idea that I could use the gas bottle BBQ under construction as a way of welding inside for small bits like the snout etc., perfectly catching the hot metal falling - like so



So, why not move up a step and use a (say) 19kg propane bottle cut in half [don't think I'd get a 47kg job in the car] for the same purpose. It could be stored outside and brought in if weather was too bad to weld outside. But, where do you guys get the metal grating you use on things like plasma tables etc? I've done a bit of searching both here and on Google and this is the kind of grille I had in mind. This example is way too big and expensive for all I'd need, but where to get similar small pieces. about 60cm x 40cm [bottle size dependent]?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STEEL-FL...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

or

 

[Ashley Burton]

I had this same issue!

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/stainless-steel-bbq-grate.79043/#post-1111492

Still not sorted anything!

 

[hotponyshoes]

Make it...here is a bbq grill I made,
10mm dia stainless bar


Once you have cooked on them a few times they build up a nice non stick coating and the weld splatter falls right off.
You also get a wiff of bacon and burgers when you weld on it!

 

[Ashley Burton]

Make it...here is a bbq grill I made,
10mm dia stainless bar
View attachment 139881 View attachment 139882

Once you have cooked on them a few times they build up a nice non stick coating and the weld splatter falls right off.
You also get a diff ofnbacon and burgers when you weld on it!

I think I'm going to head down this route also!

How much did it cost in materials?

Many Thanks

 

[123hotchef]

Make it...here is a bbq grill I made,
10mm dia stainless bar
View attachment 139881 View attachment 139882

Once you have cooked on them a few times they build up a nice non stick coating and the weld splatter falls right off.
You also get a diff ofnbacon and burgers when you weld on it!

looks good what did u use for the edges? how far apart did u space the bars

 

[123hotchef]

I had this same issue!

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/stainless-steel-bbq-grate.79043/#post-1111492

Still not sorted anything!

http://www.e-stainless.co.uk/reinforcing-bar-6mm-x-2m-i43.html

 

[Ashley Burton]

http://www.e-stainless.co.uk/reinforcing-bar-6mm-x-2m-i43.html

£15 delivery by the looks of it!

Never welded stainless before, Would assume I need to use different wire?

 

[hotponyshoes]

I think the ends are 15x3mm
Bars are 10mm dia spaced 10mm apart.
Overall length is 600mm

 

[123hotchef]

£15 delivery by the looks of it!

Never welded stainless before, Would assume I need to use different wire?

i welded it with normal mig it just makes a mild steel joint so will rust

 

[123hotchef]

I think the ends are 15x3mm
Bars are 10mm dia spaced 10mm apart.
Overall length is 600mm

thanks I was just going to use the same re bar for the sides/ends too as i dont have any bar

 

[Ashley Burton]

@hotponyshoes How many metre's did that grill take?

 

[123hotchef]

@hotponyshoes How many metre's did that grill take?

cant u add up! 14m

 

[Ashley Burton]

cant u add up! 14m

wrong hour of day for counting, Easier to just ask

 

[123hotchef]

wrong hour of day for counting, Easier to just ask

true i must get to bed soon and stop drinking beer

 

[123hotchef]

i might make my grill tomorrow if its raining

 

[hotponyshoes]

Um. Can't YOU add up
I think that's 40m or so.
I cook a lot of fish and smaller stuff like wings and baby ribs. For burgers etc I expect you could double the spacing (use half as much bar).

Rebar works fine for cooking steaks etc . I expect chicken etc will get stuck on the lumps

 

[123hotchef]

Um. Can't YOU add up
I think that's 40m or so.
I cook a lot of fish and smaller stuff like wings and baby ribs. For burgers etc I expect you could double the spacing (use half as much bar).

Rebar works fine for cooking steaks etc . I expect chicken etc will get stuck on the lumps

smooth the lumps off with a flap disc

 

[Ashley Burton]

I think that's 40m or so.

Rebar works fine for cooking steaks etc . I expect chicken etc will get stuck on the lumps

Yeah looks like a good few metres!

I agree about the round bar compared to rebar, with the food sticking

 

[123hotchef]

23x600mm

 

[hotponyshoes]

Doh. I made 3 of them.
I ordered 10 lengths (4m) each.

Had to use a bit I had here already as it was Not quite enough to do it..
So, yes, one of them should be about 14m depending on how the cuts pan out