expanded metal

dkruks · 05-16-2011, 03:44 PM

I want to get an expanded metal grate to place into my smoker so that i can place smaller items in my smoker and not have them fall through...

My question is, do I have to find a certain type of metal,does it have to be food grade? sorry if this is a silly question, but I really know nothing about this topic, and don't want to pay through the nose and buy it from some specialty shop when I could just get it from my buddy at his metal shop.

Thanks,
Dave

Arlin_MacRae · 05-16-2011, 03:48 PM

The thicker the better, so they'll last longer. You can use stainless but $$$$$.
I'd shy away from galvanized, for sure, but anything else should be OK.

dkruks · 05-16-2011, 03:53 PM

so it can be any metal as long as it is a little thick(longevity) and not galvanized(health reasons)...

rondini · 05-16-2011, 03:54 PM

What Arlin said.

turkey_stalker · 05-16-2011, 03:56 PM

I made this basket and it cost 19.99 plus tax at Ace Hardware....if you have a pair of good snips...if not add that to the cost...14.00 at Ace hardware for the snips.

http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9091

Arlin_MacRae · 05-16-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dkruks

so it can be any metal as long as it is a little thick(longevity) and not galvanized(health reasons)...

Yessir, that's the way'd I'd go. I made a charcoal basket for my Bandera a few years ago out of the thickest I could find at Home Depot (don't remember the size, though...) and while it warped a bit it never failed me. If you're just making meat grates they should last forever.

dkruks · 05-16-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by turkey_stalker

I made this basket and it cost 19.99 plus tax at Ace Hardware....if you have a pair of good snips...if not add that to the cost...14.00 at Ace hardware for the snips.

http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9091

that's pretty sweet, thanks...i could modify that design, to only have a 2 inch lip on it, just to make sure my wings don't fall off after i had one too many....

dkruks · 05-16-2011, 04:04 PM

another question....once i have something like this, what is the best way to store it between uses...i would imagine that it would rust quite easily....

Arlin_MacRae · 05-16-2011, 04:07 PM

Unless you clean it thoroughly and put it in a really dry place it's gonna rust anyway. Spray 'em with Pam, coat with oil - or just leave the natural grease on 'em, I say.

jemezspring · 05-16-2011, 04:09 PM

Home Depot sells a 2'x2' section for about $20. Its not galvanized, but it is thin. It's what I used to make my charcoal basket 2 years ago. Should be no problem for your application.

moocow · 05-16-2011, 04:10 PM

Frogmats!

ZouBBQ · 05-16-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dkruks

another question....once i have something like this, what is the best way to store it between uses...i would imagine that it would rust quite easily....

You should season them a little bit before cooking to prevent rust. Just start a fire unnderneath and spray with a can of vegetable oil. Let the oil cook off and repeat the process a few times. The blackened residue that is left will protect the grates from oxygen and they shouldnt rust. I always give my grill a fresh coat of oil before I cook with it, it also helps give nice grill marks.

jestridge · 05-16-2011, 05:52 PM

Be sure it not galvanize or the gal, police wqill arrest you.

martyleach · 05-16-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by moocow

Frogmats!

You should really look at frogmats. They are great and re-useable.

Groundhog66 · 05-16-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by moocow

Frogmats!

Yup, that's a great suggestion right there.

05-16-2011, 03:44 PM	#1
dkruks Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-02-11 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan	expanded metal I want to get an expanded metal grate to place into my smoker so that i can place smaller items in my smoker and not have them fall through... My question is, do I have to find a certain type of metal,does it have to be food grade? sorry if this is a silly question, but I really know nothing about this topic, and don't want to pay through the nose and buy it from some specialty shop when I could just get it from my buddy at his metal shop. Thanks, Dave

05-16-2011, 03:48 PM	#2
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	The thicker the better, so they'll last longer. You can use stainless but $$$$$. I'd shy away from galvanized, for sure, but anything else should be OK. __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

05-16-2011, 03:54 PM	#4
rondini Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-25-10 Location: Reed City, MI	What Arlin said. __________________ Ron, 1 little Chief top loader, 1 UDS (90% built) 1 mini UDS (in plans)

05-16-2011, 04:07 PM	#9
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	Unless you clean it thoroughly and put it in a really dry place it's gonna rust anyway. Spray 'em with Pam, coat with oil - or just leave the natural grease on 'em, I say. __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

05-16-2011, 04:10 PM	#11
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05-16-2011, 03:53 PM	#3
dkruks Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-02-11 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan	so it can be any metal as long as it is a little thick(longevity) and not galvanized(health reasons)...

05-16-2011, 03:56 PM	#5
turkey_stalker Got Wood. Join Date: 05-06-11 Location: Smyrna TN	I made this basket and it cost 19.99 plus tax at Ace Hardware....if you have a pair of good snips...if not add that to the cost...14.00 at Ace hardware for the snips. http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9091

05-16-2011, 04:04 PM	#8
dkruks Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-02-11 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan	another question....once i have something like this, what is the best way to store it between uses...i would imagine that it would rust quite easily....

05-16-2011, 04:09 PM	#10
jemezspring is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-09 Location: Chicago Proper	Home Depot sells a 2'x2' section for about $20. Its not galvanized, but it is thin. It's what I used to make my charcoal basket 2 years ago. Should be no problem for your application.

05-16-2011, 05:52 PM	#13
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky	Be sure it not galvanize or the gal, police wqill arrest you.

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