Source for sheets of metal mesh material, for speaker grilles?

[Madrok]

Does anyone know an online source for metal mesh sheets that can be used for speaker grilles? I’m looking for something with large pores, like the attached pic. So far, I’ve only found small pieces, or wholesalers with minimum $1,000 orders, and I only need a few square feet of it.

 

[Harry72]

Maybe get some laser cut to your design, might cost a little bit

 

[needtubes]

I've used a company called Online Metals in the past with decent results. They will cut to order for not much money, although they don't guarantee the exact size you order - sometimes it comes in a bit larger, but never smaller, so some trimming may be necessary.

 

[rayma]

Yes, Online Metals, or McMaster Carr.

 

[NareshBrd]

Look in the catalogs of wire mesh makers, this may be a design used in food processing equipment. Easy to obtain.

Oddly enough, it is a very common pattern in plastic mesh, used for stopping pigeons in balconies and windows.

 

[tomchr]

+1 for Online Metals. I visited their Seattle location semi-frequently when I lived there. The stuff's called perforated plate.

Tom

 

[NareshBrd]

Or sheet, you can try searching for 'perforated sheet' or 'perforated metal sheet'.

See the shipping cost as well, those can be high for odd sized packages.

 

[quadtech]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Mind-Re...nizer-in-Black-CABASK2T-BLK/304828228#overlay

https://www.walmart.com/ip/YBM-Home...-Handles-Adult-Silver-12-x-7-8-x-5-8/49772197

Could you repurpose some other mesh item, like a storage basket?

 

[tomchr]

Heh. That's a pretty neat idea.

Tom

 

[rayma]

The is plenty of expanded plastic sheet stock available, and it will be less resonant.

 

[Madrok]

Thanks, all. Those check out. “Perforated metal sheets“ are the key words…makes sense!