On Sat, 15 Oct 2011 15:40:18 -0700, Ivan Vegvary wrote:
I have a pellet stove wherein I have repaired the fire grate annually.
Attached is a photo link of the grate.

https://picasaweb.google.com/110101292398085234210/PelletStoveGrate?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCLDV4_3h 2NzVDw&feat=directlink

Purchasing a new grate is to be avoided ($100 +). My last repair used
heavy nails for the grate elements. Obviously they burn right through.
All comments on what type of metal I should be using would be
appreciated. Said metal should be easily obtainable. Metal diameter
from 3/16" to 1/4" should work well.

A 10-pack of 3/16" x 7" tungsten electrodes is $50 at eg
http://weldingdirect.com/turoelandpr.html. I don't know
if that's a competitive price, or how tungsten would hold up
in a firebox.

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jiw