Very Fine Mesh

[Mac]

A while back I was snooping around a hobby shop and found some very fine mesh for grills and intakes. But the PRICE! Man, I couldn't bring myself to paying that.
Then I discovered what is called a "permanent coffee filter" at WalMart. Very fine brass(?) mesh.
And only $4.00!
I have since seen these at other big box stores and even some of the specialty shops, but they cost more.
One filter could last quite a while.

This is the "basket" type. They also have the 'cone" type but you get less mesh for the same cost!

 

[Chas]

Awesome tip! I can't believe I never thought of that, and I work at a coffee factory!!!

Thanks Mac.

 

[elend]

Oh they are made out of brass? Now that's cool. I've only seen some nylon / plastic nets before. Better have a look for them.

 

[Shark]

I always run across the nylon ones as well. I will keep my eye out for the brass.

 

[bobman331]

this looks usefull.

 

[igor57]

Cool find. Skills Mate. 8)

 

[schweinhund227]

Thanks for the TIP... I always Flawn in the Kitchen dept. and look around... for stuff to use...

I missed that one !

Thanks again !

 

[the Baron]

Great tip, I've been looking for fine mesh, too, for air intakes in 1/48, and you're suggestion has everything I like-so simple, it's elegant, and it's cheap.

BTW, it it brass, or actually gold? I've seen filter baskets made with gold mesh; gold is non-reactive and doesn't degrade or tarnish like brass or other copper alloys would, with long-term use.