drallan81
Knows what a fatty is.
- Joined
- Apr 22, 2016
- Location
- Southern MD
So I'm trying to get into welding. Nothing structural, but figured its time for a new hobby and something to throw my money at. I've got a stick welder that I got marketplace.
Figured I would start simple with making a griddle or grill grate for the fun of it (after practicing). We have a scrap yard near by that will sell scrap steel, but I have no idea what to ask for. I know there are various #s and grades of steel. Where should I start?
Still need to do more research and practice. Have been reading up online, but want to know what I should be looking for in terms of scrap that is food safe and will hold up on a grill and be easy to weld.
Might go to lowes and get some angle iron and expanded steel and do a basic rectangle grate. But I'm always up for taking on too much for my 1st time.
Eventually if I get good enough I'd like to make a custom smoker for the fun of it. But I've got a ways to go on that.
Any suggestions?
Figured I would start simple with making a griddle or grill grate for the fun of it (after practicing). We have a scrap yard near by that will sell scrap steel, but I have no idea what to ask for. I know there are various #s and grades of steel. Where should I start?
Still need to do more research and practice. Have been reading up online, but want to know what I should be looking for in terms of scrap that is food safe and will hold up on a grill and be easy to weld.
Might go to lowes and get some angle iron and expanded steel and do a basic rectangle grate. But I'm always up for taking on too much for my 1st time.
Eventually if I get good enough I'd like to make a custom smoker for the fun of it. But I've got a ways to go on that.
Any suggestions?