Arizona Weld

NoviceBBQmovinUp · 07-20-2011, 12:49 AM

So i created my fire basket with the expanded metal and a grate for my new UDS. i attached the expanded metal to the grate with stainless steel zip ties and i cant get over that its not solid.....Is there anyone in or around the Gilbert area who can quickly bust out a few welds so i can cut the zips off.....hoping for this thursday 7/21 anytime of the day cause its my day off??...let me know what i can offer you for the help, just keep in mind i am a broke college student.

Phrasty · 07-20-2011, 12:56 AM

How about machine screws and washers to hold it down? Do you have space to drill and tap a 1/4" hole to screw in the bolt? Or just a bolt/washer Then Washer/Nut to tighten that sucker up?

Not in your area, if I was I would, But I'm not... Just sayin.

Cheers

NoviceBBQmovinUp · 07-20-2011, 12:59 AM

thanks for the idea, i was thinking about something like this. But... if i can i would rather weld that expanded metal to the grate in a few spots.

Phrasty · 07-20-2011, 01:02 AM

Ahhh, but CAN you...? lol just teasin. Just sharing thoughts brother. Whatever works.

Cheers

Sterling · 07-20-2011, 01:35 AM

I could give you a hand with the welding, but probably not until the weekend. I'm in Gilbert as well. PM me and we should be able to sort something out for you.

Sterling

Phrasty · 07-20-2011, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sterling

I could give you a hand with the welding, but probably not until the weekend. I'm in Gilbert as well. PM me and we should be able to sort something out for you.

Sterling

Well whaddya know!! This site keeps impressing me!

Cheers

Timmy · 07-20-2011, 06:16 PM

Well what about a pic of what we are talking about?

PimpSmoke · 07-20-2011, 06:29 PM

Stainless steel wire and safety wire pliers.

97% of the time, it works every time.

SmokerKing · 07-20-2011, 06:36 PM

I'll weld it up for you, but I'm in NW Glendale.

NoviceBBQmovinUp · 07-20-2011, 10:54 PM

thanks for all your offers, it means alot knowing people on here will really lend a hand?

NoviceBBQmovinUp · 07-20-2011, 10:59 PM

glendale is a little out of my distance that i dont mind driving but i cant thank you enough for the offer.

SmokerKing · 07-20-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoviceBBQmovinUp

glendale is a little out of my distance that i dont mind driving but i cant thank you enough for the offer.

No problem, if you ever need anything more than a basket welded up, look me up

thirdeye · 07-21-2011, 07:19 AM

My expando ring has been wired to my expando base for 5 or 6 years, it's held up just fine.

ssbbqguy · 07-21-2011, 07:45 AM

We use hogring wire ties, like upholsterers use . They seem to hold up better in the heat-cool change. Usually two per location which adds up, but works. Steve.

07-20-2011, 12:49 AM	#1
NoviceBBQmovinUp Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-09-10 Location: Phoenix Arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Arizona Weld So i created my fire basket with the expanded metal and a grate for my new UDS. i attached the expanded metal to the grate with stainless steel zip ties and i cant get over that its not solid.....Is there anyone in or around the Gilbert area who can quickly bust out a few welds so i can cut the zips off.....hoping for this thursday 7/21 anytime of the day cause its my day off??...let me know what i can offer you for the help, just keep in mind i am a broke college student.

07-20-2011, 12:56 AM	#2
Phrasty Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-19-08 Location: Jamaica Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	How about machine screws and washers to hold it down? Do you have space to drill and tap a 1/4" hole to screw in the bolt? Or just a bolt/washer Then Washer/Nut to tighten that sucker up? Not in your area, if I was I would, But I'm not... Just sayin. Cheers __________________ 1 - 100 lb. self-made cylinder grill/smoker 1 - 100 lb. self-made cylinder smoker 1 - 20 gal. self-made grill/smoker 1 - 25 gal. self-made vertical smoker 1 - 120 gal. self-made trailer stick-burner http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=88599

07-20-2011, 01:02 AM	#4
Phrasty Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-19-08 Location: Jamaica Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Ahhh, but CAN you...? lol just teasin. Just sharing thoughts brother. Whatever works. Cheers __________________ 1 - 100 lb. self-made cylinder grill/smoker 1 - 100 lb. self-made cylinder smoker 1 - 20 gal. self-made grill/smoker 1 - 25 gal. self-made vertical smoker 1 - 120 gal. self-made trailer stick-burner http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=88599

07-20-2011, 01:35 AM	#5
Sterling Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-06-09 Location: Gilbert AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Welding in AZ I could give you a hand with the welding, but probably not until the weekend. I'm in Gilbert as well. PM me and we should be able to sort something out for you. Sterling __________________ Sterling Born just fine the first time, thanks...

07-20-2011, 06:16 PM	#7
Timmy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-01-06 Location: Pewaukee, Wi. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well what about a pic of what we are talking about? __________________ Tim

07-20-2011, 12:59 AM	#3
NoviceBBQmovinUp Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-09-10 Location: Phoenix Arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks for the idea, i was thinking about something like this. But... if i can i would rather weld that expanded metal to the grate in a few spots.

07-20-2011, 06:29 PM	#8
PimpSmoke is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-28-06 Location: Tha' Boo Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Stainless steel wire and safety wire pliers. 97% of the time, it works every time. __________________ So here we are in my paisley crib, what you want to eat? "Ribs"...ah, Latoya, I don't serve ribs. Better be happy that dress is still on, I heard the rip when you sat down.

07-20-2011, 06:36 PM	#9
SmokerKing Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-07-10 Location: Sunny AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'll weld it up for you, but I'm in NW Glendale.

07-20-2011, 10:54 PM	#10
NoviceBBQmovinUp Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-09-10 Location: Phoenix Arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanks for all your offers, it means alot knowing people on here will really lend a hand?

07-20-2011, 10:59 PM	#11
NoviceBBQmovinUp Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 02-09-10 Location: Phoenix Arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	glendale is a little out of my distance that i dont mind driving but i cant thank you enough for the offer.

07-21-2011, 07:19 AM	#13
thirdeye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	My expando ring has been wired to my expando base for 5 or 6 years, it's held up just fine. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *KCBS - CBJ* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery

07-21-2011, 07:45 AM	#14
ssbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-09-07 Location: carthage,mo. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We use hogring wire ties, like upholsterers use . They seem to hold up better in the heat-cool change. Usually two per location which adds up, but works. Steve.

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