May that be many years from now Jeremy! I do wonder however whether there’ll be a new generation who’ll want such stuff. Taiwan, South Korea, probably but in the UK? I’m not so sure. John
Resurrecting this middle-aged thread to ask a couple questions about wire rack that was mentioned. 1. Was this part of the set from Sig, or an aftermarket part? 2. @presscall @Doc Mark if either of you still has yours, can you tell me the diameter of the (presumably stainless steel) rod it is made from? Thanks.
@IvanN certainly looks like it works well, although I would hat to trash a propane heater just to get one. Are the rods 1/8" thick or so? Also I *think* I found the original postings about the other rack that reference 3/16" cold rolled steel. I would think that stainless would be better albeit perhaps harder to make the bends.
I only have it because I had the old heater I was tossing out. It does pay to watch the scrap bins. Old oven racks might provide raw materials It has been plenty sturdy. The original rack in the discussion looks like it could be made at home with minimal tools.
TIG welding rod would work, and is available in many materials and thicknesses. Available at a welding supply store or several sources online.
You could also silbraze rods, if you don't have a welder, perpendicular to each other. Top one direction, bottom the other. Just like a grill.
The original (on the left in the first photo) wasn’t stainless and the oxidising effect of repeated firings had made the metal brittle. I made another one out of 3mm stainless steel rod with a couple of bracing struts for extra rigidity and stability for a pot with a small base, such as a coffee perc. Joints were sibrazed (a lower silver content, higher melting point filler to cope with the heat).
