Quote Originally Posted by striker3636 View Post
Why would I make the grates with v down so they fill with ash, wouldnt it make more sense to have them v up so the ash falls down through for removal underneath?
The ash insulates the steel so they don't warp. If they are the other way, the vees fill up and block the slots in some areas, then the coals in that area don't get burned up and you end up with an uneven fire. I've tried both ways. Pointy side down work much better