Tinkering.....I love it!

[Jocool]

Maybe I'll try my hand at some welding and make another with the leftover.

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[JayCee]

Super job Joe!  Cleaned up amazing.

[Metal Mike]

Nicely done, makes my Quick & Dirty chopped generic grate, balanced on beer cans, look like a hack-job

[Metal Mike]

Grate "real estate" improvement & adjustable = inspired (thanks)

[edhead35]

Vinegar soak, Bar keepers friend, mechanical, self clean ovens. Many ways to remove rust. :-)

[Cuda Dan]

Nice job on the elevated platform Jocool

[1buckie]

Maybe I'll try my hand at some welding and make another with the leftover.

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I thought about the open ends before.....maybe a piece of small "C" channel, attached at the ends near the handle area, capping of the cut ends?

If you're like me & slash yourself at every opportunity, it's better to go safe......

[DirectDrive]

Can't have any fun in SAFE MODE though....

[CharliefromLI]

Nice job!!! I have a few extra grates hanging around, that I could use for that.

Said Everyone! 

[CharliefromLI]

Same here, wire wheel in a hand held grinder. Does magic in minutes! Use caution and follow all safety rules, protective gear, etc.  Parts go flying, and it gets ugly fast.

If you don't have a grinder you can buy a wire wheel for your drill too. Best 5 I ever spent on my first kettle rehab.

Just watch out for those metal splinters... Nasty suckers!