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Expanded Mesh - Where to buy?

LBD		Posted : Tuesday, 24 February 2015 7:19:19 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 2/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 101 Location: PhuBia...for a change Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 43 time(s) in 33 post(s)		Where do you guys buy expanded mesh for a sluice box..? Prefer Chch supplier but coast or top of south is fine.

zimbo		Posted : Tuesday, 24 February 2015 8:41:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 22/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 72 Thanks: 5 times Was thanked: 29 time(s) in 18 post(s)		try ullrich aluminum or your local frabrcation /engineering shop

undertow36		Posted : Tuesday, 24 February 2015 9:30:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Dust Groups: Registered Joined: 20/01/2014(UTC) Posts: 4 Location: Christchurch Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 3 post(s)		depends on how much you need and what size. My junk pile is always worth a look (pm me for phone number) or try Daniel http://www.dredgenz.co.n...ndex.php/other/mesh.html

nafcd		Posted : Tuesday, 24 February 2015 9:50:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 276 Location: ashburton Thanks: 8 times Was thanked: 46 time(s) in 34 post(s)		deleted Edited by user Tuesday, 24 February 2015 9:52:07 PM(UTC) \| Reason: suggested name to try been mentioned

LBD		Posted : Tuesday, 24 February 2015 10:06:53 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 2/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 101 Location: PhuBia...for a change Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 43 time(s) in 33 post(s)		Dan has some but not wide enough.... I am looking for 710 wide and a minimum 600 long and maybe a little stiffer than the std keene light weight... Will try Ullrich or any others that are mentioned here

oroplata		Posted : Wednesday, 25 February 2015 8:29:56 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 16/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,040 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 211 time(s) in 152 post(s)		You're using aluminium mesh? How long does that last? Edited by user Wednesday, 25 February 2015 8:37:30 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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LBD		Posted : Wednesday, 25 February 2015 11:25:52 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 2/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 101 Location: PhuBia...for a change Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 43 time(s) in 33 post(s)		How long it lasts was my concern as well... Last night I found Easy steel... I will give them a call today...

pc5001		Posted : Wednesday, 25 February 2015 7:54:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 5/08/2011(UTC) Posts: 26 Location: central otago nz Was thanked: 13 time(s) in 8 post(s)		Hi LBD , I need some too and have been in touch with steel n tube with whom I deal regularly, I wanted 3/8 steel 2.8 gauge but they only sell by the sheet,2.4 X 1.2...$378.00 plus GST plus freight...ouch...Im gonna keep trying local engineers for off cuts

LBD		Posted : Wednesday, 25 February 2015 11:32:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 2/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 101 Location: PhuBia...for a change Thanks: 22 times Was thanked: 43 time(s) in 33 post(s)		http://www.easysteel.co.nz/page/Downloads/ Chose the down load for manufacture products... I was going to put one here but the site does not allow pdf attachments I have some 40 x 18....with an opening 35 x 14.... 1.6 mm and 3 mm strand to go over top of some UR matting and miners moss in another location. Black steel. full sheet $135 +gst Picking it up on Monday... When you say 3/8, 2.8g... what size would that be on the easy steel catalogue? I may share the cost of a sheet with you if it is the heavier stuff I think it is.

waka		Posted : Friday, 27 February 2015 7:58:10 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Flake Groups: Registered Joined: 16/04/2013(UTC) Posts: 22 Location: south island Thanks: 14 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 6 post(s)		Morning guys.I would try anyone who makes aluminium screen doors and windows..Good luck.
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