NO WELDING DIY Grill Grates. Cheap and easy

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NO WELDING DIY Grill Grates. Cheap and easy

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Күн бұрын

An inexpensive way to replace grill grates with expanded metal mesh for almost any grill without a plasma cutter, welding equipment, or a cutting torch. This took me about an hour. You can get the expanded metal mesh from just about any hardware store. You'll also need an angle grinder with a steel cutting disk. You'll also need a piece of scrap lumber to cut a slot into to bend the metal.
I don't know the gage of the expanded metal but it was the thinner option at Home Depot and it was not galvanized.

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@mikesmith2102 3 жыл бұрын

The groove in the wood was a great idea.

@brandoncriner5480 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Could use just about anything with a slot that deep and wide enough to fit the expanded metal into.

@jimswanny1193 2 жыл бұрын

I really really wish I saw this video literally yesterday, I cut a piece of expanded stainless for my pit boss pellet grill/ smoker, it will not fit in one piece because of the lips on each side, I got 1/4” S S rod to weld at the joint to help support it, I cut of enough the I would have been able to bend it like you did. UGGG that is a grate idea lol

@brandoncriner5480 2 жыл бұрын

That was a grate pun.

@Korgon2013 2 жыл бұрын

Nice idea!

@SmokeScreenEntertainment Жыл бұрын

Good stuff

@brandoncriner5480 4 жыл бұрын

I used a skill saw to cut a 1 1/4" deep groove in to a piece of scrap lumber to brake (bend) the metal mesh

@r.serrano9377 2 жыл бұрын

Hope the metallurgy is not corrosive or contain any carcinogenic properties.

@carolyng651 2 жыл бұрын

BRAVO!!!!! BEAUTIFUL JOB

@philipB31 Жыл бұрын

Very nice work - thank you for sharing.

@brandoncriner5480 Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

@aeroscout7595 Жыл бұрын

awesome job.

@billgale2264 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, brilliant idea. I have been researching ideas on this and resolved myself to paying a welder. I love this!

@chrisfigu875 2 жыл бұрын

Im in the same predicament! Good working grill with no grate!! Ima gonna try this oit!!

@johnambro7181 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet job! Cheers.

@juanmogueljr3836 2 жыл бұрын

This is great

@c50ge 3 жыл бұрын

Roll your guard a little to make cutting easier. I really like your idea! Is it stainless steel?

@martinss13 3 жыл бұрын

Cool outcome 👍👍👍

@brandoncriner5480 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. My neighbor had set it on the curb and I figured I could try an experiment on it. Hated to see it go to a landfill prematurely. I'm shocked at how many views this has got. I sold it but the guy who got it was happy with how it grilled.

@MrSzymonurai 3 жыл бұрын

I have that same grill. Except my firebox was toasted. Needed to use some high heat epoxy to patch the holes.

@brandoncriner5480 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't tried a high heat epoxy yet. I did screw in sheet metal bottom once and it bought me about four more years.

@johnmanuel1268 Жыл бұрын

Grill grates site

@robd4526 4 жыл бұрын

I too am curious how good it turned out in terms of usefulness and quality for BBQ'ing cause in terms of looks it's perfect

@RedDFuid89 2 жыл бұрын

PERFECT

@brandoncriner5480 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Let me know how it goes if you try it.

@larryholland7192 3 жыл бұрын

Well Done!!

@antomano5623 2 жыл бұрын

Is that food save grate for charcoal as well?

@jimgresham5529 25 күн бұрын

Flip-Flops might be safer for foot gear.

@brandoncriner5480 24 күн бұрын

Did you mean to say might not be safer? Well I sure wouldn't wear them if I was taking a shop class exam😮

@810Metalworks 3 жыл бұрын

How has it held up? Has the heat warped the expanded metal at all? I’m looking to weld some bee grates for my grill and trying to figure out how thick I should get the expanded metal

@brandoncriner5480 3 жыл бұрын

I sold it recently afterwards so I don't know. But I would probably upgrade to a thicker gauge if I had to do it over again. I got the thinner gauge at Home Depot. There's only two types there

@mydraftable6526 3 жыл бұрын

Best get heavier guage. At least 14 guage. Stainless obviously best. Go to steel supplier not home depot for best price

@brandoncriner5480 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't cooked on it. I got the grill just to resell it but its stable.

@martinlutherkingjr.5582 3 жыл бұрын

Looks sturdy, what thickness are those grates?

@brandoncriner5480 3 жыл бұрын

There was no gage listed on the box at Home Depot but it was the thinner of the two options. Came in 12"x24" sheets.

@MindbodyMedic 16 күн бұрын

Hows it doing now?

@brandoncriner5480 15 күн бұрын

@MindbodyMedic I have no idea. I sold it four years ago, but I would recommend getting the thickest guage expanded metal you can get.

@MindbodyMedic 15 күн бұрын

@@brandoncriner5480 thanks I'm looking at different options, I'm fixing a Weber charcoal kettle AND a generic gas BBQ. Have 3/8 steel scrap that I may repurpose as griddle too.

@victorj.garcia9861 4 жыл бұрын

Hi How did you prepare the grates before using for first time? Did you clean or brush or oil them? Thanks..

@brandoncriner5480 4 жыл бұрын

I fixed it up and sold it. But I would recommend wire brushing then spraying with non stick oil (before and after).

@larrymichaud235 2 жыл бұрын

is this stainless steel or ? what is the gauge of the steel?

@brandoncriner5480 2 жыл бұрын

The gauge was not stated on the box but it was the thinner option at Home Depot. It was not galvanized or stainless.

@John-vk1ij 2 жыл бұрын

Is it safe to have the food touching the metal directly?

@brandoncriner5480 2 жыл бұрын

Expanded metal is a pretty common grill materIal. Non-galvanized.

@brandoncriner5480 2 жыл бұрын

Its no different

@billgale2264 4 жыл бұрын

Have you cooked on it yet? I wonder if they move around when you lift food from them. I am going to use your idea, Thanks

@brandoncriner5480 4 жыл бұрын

I sold it last week but the guy who bought it said it worked fine.

@AshleyAshleyAshley395 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you need to make more lol 💰

@kellerf150 3 жыл бұрын

I'd that metal galvanized?

@brandoncriner5480 3 жыл бұрын

No. Not galvanized

@mikequyl8754 3 жыл бұрын

What type of metal is it made of and is it safe to grill on

@brandoncriner5480 3 жыл бұрын

It's expanded metal which is steel. Expanded metal is a very common grill surface.

@mikequyl8754 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mikequyl8754 3 жыл бұрын

That not galvanized?

@brandoncriner5480 3 жыл бұрын

It's not galvanized. Didn't want zinc on it. Got it at Home Depot. Not sure of the Gage. There were two different types and I've got the thinner one.

@lf1631 3 жыл бұрын

It is galvanized. You should remove the zinc with muriatic acid and then seal with cooking oil after neutralizing and cleaning.

@brandoncriner5480 3 жыл бұрын

@@lf1631 is not galvanized

@2011sombrerotejano 3 жыл бұрын

That is going to sag. It's not a bad idea but for something like that I would have just had a welder or two quote me how much to build a nicer/sturdier grill. But that's just me😁

@mileswei796 3 жыл бұрын

I stumbled upon this video and, first of all, admire your hands-on practical skills I am a metal manufacturer in China, I can produce expanded metal mesh, if you mass production, you can consider me, thank you very much

@brandoncriner5480 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. However I don't think I would ever mass-produce them. But if by some chance I do I'll let you know.