I want to burn wood on top of this and not really cook food. Do you think it will hold up?
944717
No, this is strictly for cooking. You can find true grates made just for the purpose you need.
944718
The grill is a medium weight expanded metal. It's great for cooking on but I don't think it would hold up very long under the extreme heat that fire coals would generate.I think it would warp sag & burn through.
944719
Maybe. It is sturdy, but I'm afraid high heat together with heavy logs may soften the metal and bend the grill. I bought a wood rack for the bottom of the fire pit. Have you looked at that?
944720
It sits on top of the super big sky, not down in it. You could burn wood on top of it but the point of a fire pit is to control and contain the fire, you would want to ensure the fire would be contained somehow. Otherwise, it is good steel and would hold up for a while. Over time, the steel will rust some and begin to warp from the direct heat of the coals and then cooling slowly... kind of like annealing it. but it will take a while to hurt it.
900969
I grill on my laminate counter top. It has not damaged it. It should be ok. Good luck!
573418
No, it would never hold in the long run. There are plenty of epoxy glues that are very strong you just have to choose the right one for the material your cook-top is made of.
1830224
It all depends on your fuel source. If you are using charcoal or wood, the hot timbers will leak out of the bottom and potentially burn the table. Never put on a plastic table. The bottom surface becomes very hot and will melt plastic. If you don't want to be hunched over when cooking I have placed it on a concrete table using propane and it worked fine. Typically this great little BBQ is best utilized on the ground free from anything ignitable. To answer your question specifically, I would not cook with it on a wooden picnic table.
675842
I think anytime you are using something with fire in it you want to put it on a base that is non-flammable but, the dampers are on the side of this grill instead of the bottom so no ash or coals can fall out of the bottom. You will probably be fine. I used mine on my wood deck on top of one of those grill mats you can buy at home depot.
665965
Yes! It's wonderful! Be sure to first preheat it on HIGH for a while otherwise you won't get a good sear on meat. I think today's glass cooktops are made with "gorilla glass" so they can withstand just about anything.
1936827
I think you'll be okay. They don't get hot enough to where you can't handle them so I imagine the wood will be fine.
1369680
If anything, I find it to be a bit too hot, due to safety regulations on how low you can run it without risk of the flame going out (which would be very bad with smoldering wood in there). I wrap mine completely in aluminum insulation (http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BPAULS/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1), which helps keep the sun from causing it to spike in the summer, and helps maintain in winter. I also drilled a two inch hole in the top and put sheet metal in it, basically making a chimney.
1566820
I am happy with it in my kitchen. I just have cookbooks and junk in there, so I'm not using it very much, but I would think it would hold up just fine even using it every day. It seems sturdy enough, the only flimsy part is the back panel, otherwise it's all wood.
2026056
yes, I use it for camp cooking. Its sturdy and about the right height. Works fine for me!
644240
To Stacey: I have only used it at lowest setting for stew for easy clean up, which it held up fine. Medium heat would probably be okay as well, as it seems sturdy enough.
602574
I am not sure if it would hold up for many cookings. The most heat I have exposed it to is in a boiling pot of water for canning.
790461
It will certainly get hot enough, but I don't think it is heavy or sturdy enough to hold up a heavy wok.
1911486
I wouldn't. We try not to,but we do occasionally,with no repercussions. I'd like my cookware to last so I take care of it by using plastic or wooden utensils. They do make great utensils that are safe for this surface. Enjoy your cooking���.
1351155
It should be fine, it is cool to the touch on the base, even the granite is fine for setting drinks on while the fire is lit. It will take two strong people to lift it though.
2080651
I personally wouldn't, however I imagine you could. Your would just have to clean up and it would be a bit awkward to dod so. Roasting smores would be easy anything more involved would be a hassle from my point of view. Great fire put table!
1911485
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