The used Pitts and Spitts smoker I bought had rails for an upper cooking grate, but it didn't come with one. I emailed the company to inquire about a replacement, and they never responded.
Started thinking about fabricating my own, but the price of expanded metal is pretty high, didn't think it would be economical. I came across a fire pit cooking grate at Vevor (if Harbor Freight and Rakuten had a love child, it would be Vevor). It was a few inches short and didn't have slides on the ends, since its intended use is to be laid across an open fire. But with a couple of 1.5" flats welded to the side, it fits my grill perfectly.
Total cost, including the grate and the piece of steel flat I needed to make it work? About $50.
They carry a bunch of different sizes. The grate:
www.vevor.com
My modified version, which I will season this weekend:
Started thinking about fabricating my own, but the price of expanded metal is pretty high, didn't think it would be economical. I came across a fire pit cooking grate at Vevor (if Harbor Freight and Rakuten had a love child, it would be Vevor). It was a few inches short and didn't have slides on the ends, since its intended use is to be laid across an open fire. But with a couple of 1.5" flats welded to the side, it fits my grill perfectly.
Total cost, including the grate and the piece of steel flat I needed to make it work? About $50.
They carry a bunch of different sizes. The grate:
VEVOR X-Marks Fire Pit Grill Grate, Rectangle Cooking Grate, Heavy Duty Steel Campfire BBQ Grill Grid with Handle & Support X Wire, Portable Camping Cookware for Outside Party Gathering, 44 Inch Black | VEVOR US
VEVOR Fire Pit Grill Grate offers a 44x15-inch cooking area, heavy-duty steel build, diamond-shaped mesh for even heat, and handles for easy transport.
www.vevor.com
My modified version, which I will season this weekend:
