Jim C. Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Question for the group: Fireplace Screens: What is a good screen material to use? Any special tips as to how to attach the screen to the frame? And finally, where is a good place to get the screen material. Thanks for your time and help with my simple question. Jim C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian C. Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Jim C., Check Mcmaster-Carr for all types of metal screening. Just do a search for "screen" on their homepage. www.mcmaster.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolano Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 For the screen, you may try some light guage expanded steel, which should be available at a steel yard or at a hardware store in small quantitys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWooldridge Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 McNichols Wire sells fireplace screen and a 6 or 8 mesh is a good size. However, it is somewhat expensive so you may want to contact a local smith who has some if you only want to do one or two. McNichols has a $100 minimum - I was able to talk them into giving me a piece 17' long x 36" wide. They can also sell you other material types such as brass, copper, stainless, etc. Dona Meilach has a book called "Fireplace Accessories" which is a good source of both design and some degree of technique. You will probably need to make a set of stretching tongs to get the wire taut and that is covered in the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristopher Skelton Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I used some 1/4" hardware cloth from Lowes and MIG welded it to the screen I made. Kind of a PITA to "stitch" on there (you learn very fine control doing this, I assure you ) but the effect is nice IMO and it does keep the sparks and cinders off the hardwoods. Check it out here http://www.alchemyforge.net/even-more.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan@modernblacksmith Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakwoodforge Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 You might also check here they have: copper, S.S. bronze, plain steel and more in lots of sizes! http://www.twpinc.com/twp/jsp/product.jsp?type=33 hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristopher Skelton Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 did I mention that the harware cloth was only $8 after tax? Just thought I'd add that after seeing the websites with $100 min order and min 18sq ft order @ $4.17/sq ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim C. Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 Thanks for the information all. Kristopher -- nice work at your site. Jim C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristopher Skelton Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Thanks! (and my inlaws live in Perry, too) To be fair, I can't really afford the more expensive screening materials.... If I could, I would have used something different but it's economics meets immediate need. Post pics when you're done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerald Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Jim, Mike George had a nice looking screen in the gallery at our last conference. He obviously has a source for mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogvalley Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Don't get hung up on screen or mesh for a fireplace screen. Try etched glass, or stained glass, or hammered and punched copper sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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