Stainless Steel Grate

[Gary C.]

I'm thinking about throwing together a fire pit and making a stainless steel grate for the top of it. Similar to an Argentinian grill grate. I'm a welder and have access to different metals but I cant seem to find the size and thickness needed that others use for the grate. I know I'll need 316 grade stainless and the angle is either 3/4 or 1 inch by " thickness"? Has anyone used this type of grate before ?

[Ahumadora]

Used it extensively Use 5/16" 8mm round stainless bar. Works better and easier to clean

[Henrik]

I'm with Ahumadora. Thicker really helps with cleaning.

[Troutman]

I thought the channeling affect for the grease was the reason for the use of angles rather than bars. Thick bars would be the easiest to clean.

[Gary C.]

Yes that is the reason for the angle, The grease volume falling into the heat is cut by 2/3rd's

[Ahumadora]

Thats the theory. Real world is another thing.

[Gary C.]

Thanks guys !

[THE Humble Texan]

I like your thinking and would probably be at least as easy to clean as the aluminum grates that are so popular. A good ss wire brush should clean them easily.