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The welders around here have sticks that look like crayons with a temp marked on the side and when they rub it across the pc. it makes a line if it's too cool and melts instantly if temp is correct. I'm sure any welding supply has them. He used a rosebud torch to warm it, checked with the temp stick and then went at it. I think beads were no longer than 1/2" before peening and he warmed it a bit after every third weld or so. After painting I put them in the barbecue at 400 deg for 30 min. as per the can and it's held up well. They did smell like steak when I mounted them though.