The Elusive Black Metal Mesh

[iamdarkyoshi]

Hello everyone. I'm casemodding my Node 202 for better airflow, and I need some of the metal mesh stuff they use on computer speakers and stuff, like these:

 

But what is this stuff called, and where can I buy some?

 

I need a sheet at least 330mm by 380mm.

 

Any ideas? My idle temps on the video card are down to an amazing 29C, but the innards are exposed now.

[Himommies]

pick a size

https://www.speakerworks.com/speaker_grills_s/34.htm

[STRMfrmXMN]

Thinking metal honeycomb mesh?

https://www.amazon.com/140mm-Black-Steel-Honeycomb-Grill/dp/B0093ONBAU

[W-L]

5 minutes ago, iamdarkyoshi said:

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It would be perforated steel mesh looks to be around 0.060" diameter holes in that material, as for where to purchase that depends on what you have around but places such as metal supermarket or direct places metal suppliers are a good start

https://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=13492&step=4&id=1003&top_cat=60

[iamdarkyoshi]

Ouch this stuff is expensive

[W-L]

3 minutes ago, iamdarkyoshi said:

Ouch this stuff is expensive

Yes sheet goods are costly if not purchased in large quantities, steel is a little cheaper.

https://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=15694&step=4&id=1004&top_cat=849

[airdeano]

@Mnpctech has a selection here: https://mnpctech.com/?subcats=Y&pcode_from_q=Y&pshort=Y&pfull=Y&pname=Y&pkeywords=Y&search_performed=Y&q=mesh&dispatch=products.search

[Mnpctech]

You can paint the Mnpctech mesh whatever color you like, as shown in DIY Mesh Grill Guide Video just apply PRIMER coat first

 

 

just re-stocked round and honeycomb hex sheets here, https://mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/modders-mesh-perforated-aluminum-steel-honeycomb-grill-intake-front-fan-slotted-diamond-round-hex/modders-mesh.html

 

 

 

 

[iamdarkyoshi]

2 hours ago, Mnpctech said:

You can paint the Mnpctech mesh whatever color you like, as shown in DIY Mesh Grill Guide Video just apply PRIMER coat first

 

 

just re-stocked round and honeycomb hex sheets here, https://mnpctech.com/case-mods-gaming-pc-liquid-modding-custom-computer-mnpctech-overclock-cooling-fan-grills/modders-mesh-perforated-aluminum-steel-honeycomb-grill-intake-front-fan-slotted-diamond-round-hex/modders-mesh.html

Would you guys happen to have anything larger than 12x24? I bought a 12x24 not realizing it was like an inch too narrow

[unknownmiscreant]

Microwave doors are a good cheap source for mesh. There's a tinted  glass/acrylic front layer, then some black mesh with adhesive backed plastic on it to stop air exchange . Not sure if the sheet will be big enough for your purposes (depends on the size of the microwave.) But if you already have an angle grinder / dremel (probably a fair bit under powered) it's dirt cheap/free depending on where you go to source one. 

 

I pulled the mesh out of our old one to use as a fan grille. 

[Mnpctech]

On 11/29/2017 at 1:54 PM, iamdarkyoshi said:

Would you guys happen to have anything larger than 12x24? I bought a 12x24 not realizing it was like an inch too narrow

We don't, sorry! .... you could create a frame, to close up the gap? maybe from acrylic

 

apologies for late reply, 2018 has been crazy so far