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		cdchn on Jan 8, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Small-batch builds of smaller phyiscal obj... Probably don't want to use galvanized steel on anything you'll be heating in a BBQ.

huhtenberg on Jan 8, 2024 [–]

Noted.

cdchn on Jan 8, 2024 | [–]

Galvanized steel will release toxic zinc vapors starting around 400F. You hear this a lot when it comes to welding, but cooking with galvanized is bad as well.

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