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Steel Fabricator
updated: Apr 29, 2012, 7:46 PM
Heat plates for propane grill
I need to replace 3 heat plates on my grill. They are stainless steel and have a very basic design. I looked online and the ones I found will cost me $26 a piece. I'm curious if there are any metal workers in the county who could make replacements at a more reasonable cost.
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COMMENT 275843
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2012-04-29 07:58 PM |
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good luck...not a chance in my opinion.
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COMMENT 275848
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2012-04-29 08:18 PM |
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It might cost you $50 just to talk to the guy. And keep in mind you're asking for a custom or special order and stainless ain't cheap. I believe you'd be better off with the manufactured replacement parts, fwiw.
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D8VANILLA
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2012-04-29 08:39 PM |
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that doesn't seem too expensive... But, there is a place on Anacapa & Ortega that does metal work.
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COMMENT 275867
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2012-04-30 07:05 AM |
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Unless it is simply a matter of cutting a square piece of commonly available square stock, You'd easily spend a lot more having something made by a local shop. Assume that a fabricator will expect to make $75 to $150 an hour PLUS the cost of material; how long would it take to make these parts? (take into account the time to discuss things and figure out the project, setup, breakdown, and finishing time).
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INQUIRING MIND
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2012-04-30 07:09 AM |
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Central Machine on E. Guitterrez would be a good source, but their minimum is about the same as your price for two of the plates. I don't know what you mean by "basic design", but if there is any bending or welding involved, you are better off with the $26 price.
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COMMENT 275876P
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2012-04-30 07:46 AM |
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Does high school still have a metal shop? Have them make a dozen out of cheap steel for ya, for a donation to their shop fund.
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COMMENT 275895
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2012-04-30 08:41 AM |
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I needed a metal plate to replace the internal deflector in my wood stove. The stove company was out of business. I didn't have any luck finding a local shop to make one. So I got a 1/4-inch thick piece of steel plate and cut it myself on my bandsaw. I had to buy a metal-cutting blade, but that's all.
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COMMENT 275916
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2012-04-30 09:27 AM |
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If the manufacturer is selling them at $26 each and probably stamped a few thousand of them, how is a local craftsman going to hand make you three and beat that price?
Never. going. to. happen.
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D8VANILLA
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2012-04-30 01:20 PM |
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Have you tried the thrift stores yet? And, the Habitat Restore.... Or posting a "wanted"ad on craigslist . org
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