Smoker Racks?

[lathechips]

Can plain expanded metal be used for racks in a smoker?  Wire brush, coat with cooking oil, & bake?

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Yes, as long as the gunge is heavy enough to not bend, or you have enough support. I have two taco shell makers made from expanded. I coated both in flaxseed oil and baked at 475°. I store then outside under my BBQ and they still look like they did after coating and baking them.

 

[3montes]

You sure can. These are the racks in my smoker when it was new. As you can see they are framed in angle iron which is something I would certainly recommend as it adds a lot of strength to them. They work excellent!

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• 3montes
• Feb 18, 2016