[TheForge] andiron bar replacement

[PlumDon at aol.com]

I have a customer who burns out their andiron bars in a year. She has  asked 
me to use wrought iron this time as she thinks it might last longer. I  have 
welded on 7/8" wrought to the 3/4" bar but doubt it will make  that much 
difference. I told them they would have to keep the hot coals raked  away to stop 
the deterioration but not confident they will follow through. Any  one have any 
suggestions for a more durable material or approach?
 
Don Plummer