I'm finally getting my outdoor fireplace after pouring the pad two years ago and failing to commit to the project, but I've found a mason and we are off the ground and building. My main requirement was that I have a large firebox, I've seen so many that have this huge structure with this tiny firebox, so we built it 32" long by 32" deep and he stepped out the bricks to put a cooking grate. Now I'm on a mad search to find a grate that is that long and coming up with nothing but eye strain. I've looked at the custom built ones and boy are they nice, you can even have a logo put in them but I'd rather not take a second mortgage on the house to buy one. I guess a two piece would be ok,say 32x16. Come to think of it I better run a board through there to make sure it's square, may be better off with 31 1/2 inches. Anyway, If anyone knows where I could locate something like this it would be appreciated. Hate to bother my welding buddy but will as a last resort. I was kind of looking for cast iron anyway and I've heard stainless is a pain to weld. I'll send pictures when it's completed, 26 hours and still rocking