Best mesh?

niallam

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• Jul 25, 2015

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Folks I'm looking for the best type of mesh for a smoker build for the racks.
Been googling but can't find the name of the type used. It's probably got a specific use other than a BBQ which would lead me to it but I ain't sure :)
Thanks.

 

Last edited: Jul 25, 2015

seenred

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By mesh, are you talking about the material you'll use to make the grates?  Many people use expanded metal:

https://www.google.com/webhp?tab=mw&ei=QoOzVcfNJISweNjpgLAO&ved=0CAQQqS4oAQ#q=expanded+metal

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niallam

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That's the stuff :) always easier build something when you know what you're looking for lol

It'll be mild steel so is there any trick or what do people do to stop rust?

 

Last edited: Jul 25, 2015

darby1

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niallam said:

That's the stuff :) always easier build something when you know what you're looking for lol

It'll be mild steel so is there any trick or what do people do to stop rust?

Click to expand...

cook on 'em

 

dirtsailor2003

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You can season them like cast iron using flax seed oil. Coat them the into a 500 degree oven. Repeat 3-5 times. Then you'll be good to go.

 

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niallam

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Could I just use 304 stainless?
Irish weather doesn't lend itself to year round BBQ cooking so would be afraid rust over the year could be a problem.

 

smokin monkey

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Stainless Is Best

 

floridasteve

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Ditto of stainless

 

floridasteve

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niallam, I Just notices you are from Ireland, which made me think of Shepard's Pie, which made me think, "why not finish it off in the smoke, instead of the over? ". Hmmmm... Thanks for making that pop into my head!

 

oldschoolbbq

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You'll be good with Stainless , but a good 3/8th in. expanded metal with an angle iron border for strength (1/2in.) is cheaper an after curing , will beat any weather .

You'll be fine . . .

Have fun and . .

 

stickyfingers

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"Expanded Metal" is the name I think you're looking for.

 

inkjunkie

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Pretty sure you need to tig stainless

 

Last edited: Jul 26, 2015