Best material for burn box basket?

[joeguam]

What material do you guys use to make your burn box baskets? Also similar would be grill/grates used to hold firewood as it burns?

Everything I’ve tried to use just burns up in a few months, looking for a more sustainable option.

 

[JckDanls 07]

'Most everybody uses #9 (3/4") flattened expanded metal (non galvanized of coarse) for both...

 

[Fueling Around]

I made a charcoal wood basket from expanded metal I got from the scrap yard. Not sure the number but it was a lot thicker than the flat expanded used for making grates.

 

[forktender]

I got tired of messing around with my non-welded cheaply made creations. I ordered one similar to this and set it on two fire bricks placed edge wise, it has been great.

Amazon.com

 

[joeguam]

I got tired of messing around with my non-welded cheaply made creations. I ordered one similar to this and set it on two fire bricks placed edge wise, it has been great.

Amazon.com

How long has that stainless steel basket lasted you?

 

[radioguy]

I made another one out of #9 expanded steel after my original wore out. I then reinforced it with 1/4" rod on the bottom. About every 2".

RG

 

[thirdeye]

I prefer #9, 3/4" raised for charcoal baskets, it's a little more robust. I bolt the ends. And #9, 3/4 flat for grates as it's easier to clean.

 

[forktender]

How long has that stainless steel basket lasted you?

I didn't buy that one, but the one I bought off Craig's list has lasted over 8 yrs.