Tiki Finds - Collecting Tiki

T tikigik Member Ann Arbor Michigan Joined: Oct 25, 2005 Posts: 119	T tikigik Posted posted on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 8:11 PM On 2007-07-01 10:13, Fugu wrote: I picked up this hibachi at an antique store a couple of weeks ago for $8. They had it labeled as a planter. Only problem is that it doesn't have the grill grate anymore. Anyone know where I could look to find a replacement grate for it? On 2007-07-02 08:52, Swanky wrote: I believe they are designed to use Sterno, but originally it came with an asbestos pad to sit on to keep it from heating up anything under it as well. As for the asbestos pad, I'd consider taking a tray ('boo?) and cover the bottom with ceramic tiles (decorated with tikis?). As for the grate, I wonder if you could find someone who "sand-casts" and borrow an original grate from someone to make the mold? A possibility anyway.

On 2007-07-01 10:13, Fugu wrote:
I picked up this hibachi at an antique store a couple of weeks ago for $8. They had it labeled as a planter. Only problem is that it doesn't have the grill grate anymore. Anyone know where I could look to find a replacement grate for it?

On 2007-07-02 08:52, Swanky wrote:

I believe they are designed to use Sterno, but originally it came with an asbestos pad to sit on to keep it from heating up anything under it as well.

As for the asbestos pad, I'd consider taking a tray ('boo?)
and cover the bottom with ceramic tiles (decorated with tikis?). As for the grate, I wonder if you could find someone who "sand-casts" and borrow an original grate from someone to
make the mold? A possibility anyway.

Post #375787 by tikigik on Wed, Apr 23, 2008 8:11 PM