Identify this steel and where I might get it.

xcmountain80 · 08-18-2009, 05:07 PM

These pictures are from Sleeoffroad.com past tech writeups that pertain to tuffy storage boxes. I'm interested in the metal mesh they used to create the cargo barrier pictured below. I'm designing a pet/ cargo barrier to bolt on to my 1st gen roll bar and would like metal like this to weld to a frame. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Aaron

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scuba · 08-18-2009, 05:16 PM

I'd start at the source and ask them.. Other then that it looks like a thicker gauge chicken coop wire. Maybe an animal supply store..?
Or even a fence supply..

xcmountain80 · 08-18-2009, 05:22 PM

Christo does not remember or so his email led me to believe.

Aaron

ocdropzone · 08-18-2009, 05:25 PM

it actually looks like a piece of flat sheet that I have seen at a buddy's shop where they have punched out a ton of round blanks.

might check local shops to see if they will sell you the scrap. I know shipping from BBC steel in Canby, OR wouldn't be worth it. Good luck

Plumbrbob · 08-18-2009, 05:35 PM

in a catalog that I cannot find I seen an order form for customized expanded metal they had lots of variety. looked similiar to that

4banginRunner · 08-18-2009, 05:45 PM

This page give's ya at least a name to start your search

http://www.mechanicalmetals.com/roun...tedmetals.html

xcmountain80 · 08-18-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4banginRunner

This page give's ya at least a name to start your search

http://www.mechanicalmetals.com/roun...tedmetals.html

Right on! That is certainly getting me there.

Aaron

**waskillywabbit** · 08-18-2009, 05:58 PM

Just a type of expanded metal. Some have diamond cut outs, some hexagonal, all kinds.

xcmountain80 · 08-18-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waskillywabbit

Just a type of expanded metal. Some have diamond cut outs, some hexagonal, all kinds.

Now Brian don't go gettin fancy on me let's keep it simple with holes...........

Aaron

wyoming9 · 08-27-2009, 01:52 AM

i also have seen scrap like that come from when the round blanks were punched out.

I would think you should be able to find a supplier local to you . Shipping from anywhere would cost more than the metal

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ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,700	it actually looks like a piece of flat sheet that I have seen at a buddy's shop where they have punched out a ton of round blanks. might check local shops to see if they will sell you the scrap. I know shipping from BBC steel in Canby, OR wouldn't be worth it. Good luck __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

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xcmountain80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,876	Christo does not remember or so his email led me to believe. Aaron

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wyoming9 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: I live in New Tripoli Pa out in the woods Posts: 262	i also have seen scrap like that come from when the round blanks were punched out. I would think you should be able to find a supplier local to you . Shipping from anywhere would cost more than the metal

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