I'm trying to find an item for a project but I don't know the name of it. It is a heavy gauge "wire"' wielded together to form a diamond pattern.
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What is the name wire wielded together in a diamond pattern......Looking to make a Wood Pellet Box
Dec 29, 2012
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Expanded metal?
buy rebar and have it welded together
Perhaps this is what you're looking for:
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Any sheet metal shop should have what you need. I had a fellow who would give me scraps out of his pile for small projects. ^_^
TDD
Yes, but I wonder if it is heavy enough for a fireplace grate? I have seen some heavy enough to be used for open stair treads in ski areas, but I'm not sure if even that would stand up to a really hot fire without warping.
Specially grate fine enough to contain wood pellets.
All the pellet fireboxes I've seen are small and solid plate, jes a few inches square.
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Or expanded mesh.
As the name alludes, it's not welded, but rather punched from sheet (by punching slits) then stretched.
It'll warp. But it may hold good for a while. I've used this stuff for BBQs and it is OK for occasional use, but long term really needs something heavy or cast iron.
Good excuse to buy a MIG welder - think of all the other fun you can have :)
BTW - MIG welding is pretty simple and can be self taught with a bit of common sense and practise. In 1 day I was doing both "heavy" pieces and 1mm sheet for car repairs.
I wonder if one of these might be what the OP is looking for? ^_^
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TDD
snipped-for-privacy@nospam.com wrote the following on 12/28/2012 10:48 PM (ET):
Here, pick the one you like best. :-)
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What I'm thinking of, is not wire, but punched out metal, which is about
1/8" thick. Dont know the name of it, but a welding/machine shop should have it.
Diamond plate?
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McNichols is the best source for any kind of perforated, expanded, pierced or mesh material.
If they don't have what the OP needs,likely no one will.
cheers Bob
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