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Garth, Howard's has quite a selection! Which specific one best matches our grills? Also, at least on some, the minimum quantity is pretty large (100' rolls, etc.)

Here's more info...

Here's an excerpt from a thread on the subject on the mail list a year ago http://server.detomasolist.com...08-April/030697.html

Pantera mesh is made into a diamond pattern by tweaking the square mesh to the desired diamond shape. (the mesh is not a welded fabric but a woven cloth, allowing flexibility in changing the square to a diamond).

The mesh is a standard item at any manufacturer of wire cloth and the spec is: 1/2" square opening, inter crimp, with .080 wire.
CAUTION: 1/2" OPENING IS NOT THE SAME AS 1/2" MESH OR #2 MESH - MESH IS MEASURED FROM CENTER LINE OF WIRE TO CENTER LINE OF WIRE.

This standard item is available in many different materials, which probably varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Locally it is available in steel, galvanized steel, brass, aluminum, stainless steel, and electro polished stainless steel (sure does look like chrome). Call your local manufacturer for pricing, for I'm sure it varies. http://www.howardwire.com/

Be aware that the original metric mesh opening is 13mm and the SAE version opening is 12.7 mm; the original metric wire is 2 mm with the SAE version being 2.032 mm. So for you purists, the mesh is not an EXACT match, but so close as to not be a noticeable difference. However, for a formidable price you can get an exact match.

FWIW, there are a number of other sources for the material online as well.

I believe this might be the correct material from the howardwire site, but you need to call them to confirm. http://www.howardwire.com/square_mesh.html

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