Heat plate question
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 4:54 pm
Ok I'm trying to figure out the length of the initial bent section for my heat plate. I have 5.5" from the grate to the opening of the firebox. If I go 4.5" below the grill for the plates to be located. I have 2" down to a 45* for a set length then another 45 to a 1" section. If I know A squared plus B squared equals C squared A and b are 4.5" then c equal ~6.375" or overall then of ~8.5" with loss of length when it gets bent so do I cut the shape first or cut and bend it first? Also is there a minimum # of plates going across the bottom? The overall length is 41.5". I was planning on using 0.25" flat stock as well