Welding A Grill Grate. Abrasive chop saw or you could use an angle grinder Welding equipment I use a Lincoln Tig Welder Hammer. Our fireplace has a trapezoidal shaped base so the back of the grate is shorter than the front of the grate.
It was suggested to me over on the Garage Journal forum. When Welding First Learn How to Weld. Used 3 sticks of grille rods and have almost 14 leftover of bar stock.
This along with regular use will ensure that your grate will not develop rust.
This piece distributes the heat from the burner. The grill is raised and lowered by cranking the handle. Rods were 7 each and the bar 47. A few weeks ago the metal plate on the bottom of my barbecue grill broke.