Where to find it?

2Busy · 07-31-2004, 07:39 AM

I am having trouble locating perforated metal except in very large sheets. Someting with holes very close together, maybe up to 1/2 inch diameter. Want to use it to make some custom fan grills, etc. I have found a few sources so far, but they want to sell you like a 4 x 8 foot sheet. I only want 2 or 3 sq ft.

Kobuchi · 07-31-2004, 01:15 PM

I was about to link you HERE, for a glimpse of what's available in model train hobby shops. They stock perforated sheet, though usually very fine photo-etched stuff. Too fragile, I guess.

Larger screens litter scrapyards. I'm positive you can pick up some undamaged stainless steel screen or perforated sheet, priced by weight.

Bring a screwdriver, and just dive into to the first monstrosity of used hospital machinery you see. If it's metal, it's there. I once met a friggin' 727 jet engine, perched on shower doors and defective scooters. More fun than mail-order.

HammerSandwich · 07-31-2004, 02:46 PM

Try mnpctech or search for "perforated sheet" at McMaster.

bigben2k · 07-31-2004, 06:33 PM

Have you considered plastic? Allelectronics.com has it, I picked up a sheet 12 by 16 inches.

2Busy · 08-01-2004, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HammerSandwich

Try mnpctech or search for "perforated sheet" at McMaster.

Thats it! Exactly what I was looking for. Much thanks.

07-31-2004, 07:39 AM	#1
2Busy Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 62	Where to find it? I am having trouble locating perforated metal except in very large sheets. Someting with holes very close together, maybe up to 1/2 inch diameter. Want to use it to make some custom fan grills, etc. I have found a few sources so far, but they want to sell you like a 4 x 8 foot sheet. I only want 2 or 3 sq ft.

07-31-2004, 02:46 PM	#3
HammerSandwich Cooling Savant Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 15143 Posts: 358	Try mnpctech or search for "perforated sheet" at McMaster. __________________ www.procooling.com: It's true we are often a bunch of assholes

07-31-2004, 06:33 PM	#4
bigben2k Responsible for 2% of all the posts here. Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas, U.S.A. Posts: 8,302	Have you considered plastic? Allelectronics.com has it, I picked up a sheet 12 by 16 inches. __________________ WBTA (Water Block Testing Alliance) Nordic Hardware WC 101

07-31-2004, 01:15 PM	#2
Kobuchi Cooling Savant Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 313	I was about to link you HERE, for a glimpse of what's available in model train hobby shops. They stock perforated sheet, though usually very fine photo-etched stuff. Too fragile, I guess. Larger screens litter scrapyards. I'm positive you can pick up some undamaged stainless steel screen or perforated sheet, priced by weight. Bring a screwdriver, and just dive into to the first monstrosity of used hospital machinery you see. If it's metal, it's there. I once met a friggin' 727 jet engine, perched on shower doors and defective scooters. More fun than mail-order.

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