David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 04:48 PM |
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Looking for ideas for grille materials
I have decided to make myself a new grille, made from a series of slats held together with spacers and threaded rod, a bit like John Bonnett's
effort here:
Trouble is, I can't find the material I want for the slats - the ali strip that B&Q sells is too thin and a bit too sharp on the edge.
Also, the unsupported edges are likely to flap at speed.
The ideal material I have in mind would be ali around 4 - 5mm thick, with rounded edges - a bit like that plastic conduit you can get (but I
don't want plastic, unless I can help it). I don't mind if it's hollow.
I could copy John's slat-folding technique, but I was hoping to be lazy...
...can anyone suggest a source?
cheers,
David
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907
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 04:55 PM |
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Aluminium, Stainless, Unobtanium, the world is your oyster.
Paul G
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 04:56 PM |
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I don't like oysters! 
Does that mean that you know of a suitable source, Paul? (he says, hopefully)
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907
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 05:01 PM |
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I'm thinking.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 05:04 PM |
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You start doing that, and people will start to expect it on a regular basis!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 05:04 PM |
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Old washing machine drum looks great!
(sorry i couldnt find a pic )
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Humbug
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 05:30 PM |
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If you could drill through at the right angle, you could use this, sloping down so as to present the curve to the airflow (if that makes sense):
http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-113-aluminium-sections.aspx
 
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 05:53 PM |
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A kind person on here made me this...........
[Edited on 3/3/07 by Jon Ison]
 
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RazMan
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 06:14 PM |
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One thing to remember is that ally will dull very quickly unless it is anodized so stainless might be a better option.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 07:09 PM |
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I got a chrome trivet (For putting hot pans on to protect kitchen work surfaces) from Woolworth's. It is 19.5"x9.5" and comprises 7
horizontal 5/16" round bars, with 2 vertical 3/8" round bars. I will cut it down to suit.
Cost?....£4. How locost is that?
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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Gaz 1977
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 07:13 PM |
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hi David,
If you are after plastic try EMA model supplies. As far as i know they have a website.
GAZ
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cjtheman
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 07:58 PM |
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what about s/s safe edge i will see if i have some in work and ppost a picture for you we use it to edge mesh panels for handrail
its u shaped the legs are 30 mm long
got a radius and about 8 mm wide
come in 2.5 m lenghs
cheers
colin
[Edited on 3/3/07 by cjtheman]
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/3/07 at 08:18 PM |
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My trouble is that I have a head-full of ideas, but no idea where to find the solutions!
For example, I fancy a grille made of hex cells, and I've even seen suspended ceiling tiles made of the right material, but I have no idea where
to find one tile!
Never mind - the search continues...
David
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 4/3/07 at 01:26 PM |
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A question - I have some stainless wire (2.5mm) so I could make a boring wire grille - but I have no idea how to fix the intersections. If I
silver-solder it'll show. My stainless MIG welding isn't that delicate. Spot-welding would probably flatten the intersections
somewhat.
Any bright ideas?
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RazMan
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| posted on 4/3/07 at 01:34 PM |
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You are getting into the stainless mesh world now - why not just get the Richbrook woven mesh?
 
Rear Grill & Lights
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Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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907
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| posted on 4/3/07 at 01:35 PM |
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I have a bit of that, 25mm square holes, ready made.
Paul G
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 4/3/07 at 03:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 907
I have a bit of that, 25mm square holes, ready made.
I regard the woven mesh as the posh stuff - I was talking about the plain grille, e.g. a few parallel rods welded into a
'hole-in-the-nose' shaped ring.
Does that mean that you have some surplus woven grille material Paul?
David
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907
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| posted on 4/3/07 at 03:36 PM |
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No David.
Verticals on one side, horizontals the other. Non woven. Welded.
Paul G
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cjtheman
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| posted on 4/3/07 at 04:01 PM |
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what is the size of the grill going to be i will see if i got any s/s woven mesh in work for you
cheers
colin
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 4/3/07 at 04:11 PM |
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The hole is 45cm x 25cm, approx. at the widest/highest bits.
cheers,
David
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cjtheman
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| posted on 4/3/07 at 05:44 PM |
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ok mate i will se what i can do
cheers
colin
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 4/3/07 at 07:49 PM |
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Cheers!
(and to everyone else who's offered/helped so far - many thanks, I still haven't made my mind up, so I might still get in touch!)
David
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cjtheman
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| posted on 5/3/07 at 05:13 PM |
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hi dave i have got an off cut that will be big enough to do the job for you its 28 cm x 78 cm
let me know if you want it
cheers
colin
 
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 5/3/07 at 06:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by cjtheman
hi dave i have got an off cut that will be big enough to do the job for you its 28 cm x 78 cm
let me know if you want it
cheers
colin
Colin,
You have a U2U!
cheers,
David
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red22
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| posted on 6/3/07 at 12:31 PM |
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http://www.warehouseequipment.co.uk/trucks_trolleys/
the above has always been quite popular as a source of material. With the added advantage of it always being cheap and locally available at any
time.
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