Yes, the expanded metal should work very well at getting air to the coals, you won't get cold spots. You need airflow underneath for an even burn.
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April 22, 2011 11:43 a.m. EastCoastMojo SuperDork
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April 22, 2011 11:54 a.m. tuna55 SuperDork
OK, Mcmaster? Tractor Supply? Where to get stainless mesh for cheap? My local metal place doesn't have it.
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April 22, 2011 12:03 p.m. mrhappy Reader
Ace is the place. Well that's where I got mine.
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April 22, 2011 12:07 p.m. Giant Purple Snorklewacker SuperDork
1988RedT2 wrote:
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
I guess that depends - Mine has an adjustable opening so the mesh would work as I can slide the thing open for more or less air. The mesh is just a cradle for charcoal that allows the ash to fall into the cleanout tray.
Ash holes?
I clean them by forking.
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April 22, 2011 11:53 p.m. MitchellC Dork
tuna55 wrote:
OK guys, I'll go get some more carbon steel and fix it for another five years. Thanks for the advice!
(at least nobody tried to tell me to put an LS1 in it)
More air = more oxygen = more heat.
Why not get a cookie sheet from Wal-Mart/a grocery store? They sell them in many sizes, and yes, they will deteriorate, but as far as cheap, quick, rectangular fixes go, it's probably your best bet.
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April 22, 2011 11:53 p.m. MitchellC Dork
tuna55 wrote:
OK guys, I'll go get some more carbon steel and fix it for another five years. Thanks for the advice!
(at least nobody tried to tell me to put an LS1 in it)
More air = more oxygen = more heat.
Why not get a cookie sheet from Wal-Mart/a grocery store? They sell them in many sizes, and yes, they will deteriorate, but as far as cheap, quick, rectangular fixes go, it's probably your best bet.
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April 23, 2011 9:57 a.m. EastCoastMojo SuperDork
If you use a cookie sheet, make sure it's not a teflon coated one
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April 23, 2011 11:52 a.m. Derick Freese Dork
I've gone through more cookie sheets trying to keep grills going than I care to remember. For $0.25 or so at a yard sale, they sound perfect.
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April 23, 2011 12:33 p.m. fast_eddie_72 Dork
Giant Purple Snorklewacker wrote:
I clean them by forking.
Do the holes for the ash need to be cleaned that way?
You know, forking ash holes?
