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wayacoyote
05-16-2004, 04:03 PM
Does anyone have a recommendation for a source for #8-#5 wire mesh (besides using a beekeeping supply company)? Lowe's? Home Depo? Etc?
WayaCoyote
Frohnho
05-16-2004, 06:46 PM
TWP has any type of wire mesh that you could think of. http://www.twpinc.com/twp/jsp/index.jsp
BULLSEYE BILL
05-16-2004, 09:53 PM
I got a roll at Tractor Supply. They special ordered, took about three days.
Kevin123
05-16-2004, 09:57 PM
Our local Ace Hardware has some, and they will cut you any size you want.
BULLSEYE BILL
05-17-2004, 10:14 AM
There is a difference between screen and hardware (hailscreen) cloth.
Ace hardware sells a "dogwire" that is like a window screen. It is the right size for bottom boards and I have used it, but it is not welded like hailscreen and/or hardware cloth. It is a bit lighter than hailscreen, but if you are careful it will suffice. My biggest problem with it is will it take to having the propolis melted off of it with a torch? I kinda doubt it.
If you go to TSC you can get the "good" stuff, but be ready to buy a 100 foot roll.
Kevin123
05-17-2004, 04:31 PM
The stuff I have is the good Hardware cloth, not like what you put on windows.
BULLSEYE BILL
05-17-2004, 07:51 PM
Ace Hardware here does not carry it.
Kevin123
05-17-2004, 08:51 PM
Our ace here is family run from the early 50's and its in a very old building in the middle of a national historic district, The hardware cloth is in the back 2nd story and you can see an old hand operated lift used to pick up tractors to the 2nd floor during the 20's interesting peice of equipment.