ss mesh

[sabrefm1]

all i can say is wow, never knew their was an SA section. i need some help guys. where can I buy stainless steel mesh that was oxidized and rolled already. that can be used immediately. locally in SA or a good reliable overseas site

 

[DerickT]

Just curious as to why you don't want to do that part yourself?

 

[sabrefm1]

Just curious as to why you don't want to do that part yourself?

i am always into DIY and I like rebuilding. but read so many stories about ss mesh, the chemicals it releases when burning, and the process looks a bit difficult and requires a blow torch. so im thinking twice. never used ss mesh before

if anyone can tell me a easy way to roll and oxidize ss mesh i will def give it a try

 

[Credo]

You don't really need a 'blow torch'.

More like a soldering torch or a really nice butane cigar lighter (something you can hold a while and it won't get too hot to hold).
Maybe something like this: BBQbuy Mini Jet Pencil Flame 503 Torch Butane Gas Fuel Welding Soldering Lighter - Amazon.com

You can also use pliers to hold it over a range gas stove flame if you have one of those.

 

[sabrefm1]

but what is the process like, dip in in ecig juice and flame it? i saw a video like that once

 

[sabrefm1]

so anyway i tried doing this oxidation to see if my diy skills are any good, and my first attempt was not that bad. although im not sure what size grid it is, as it came with the clear atty i ordered from fast tech, i small piece that was pre rolled. i used the lighter method, it takes a bit long tho, so my next one im going to buy a small burner rather. but tho its a bit of a lengthy process in the beginning, it didnt seem all that bad. so in the coming weeks i will be getting various grid size ss sheets, from some local supplier and with some 32. kanthal and see how that goes.

although most of the videos i watched on youtube they built with a tunnel, small center open. my ssh mesh cam prerolled with a size 3mm silica wick in the middle. does it perhaps perform better with a silica wick in the middle?

 

[denizenx]

dude it might help if you tell us what you intend to stick the mesh into? as in what kind of atty?

 

[sabrefm1]

dude it might help if you tell us what you intend to stick the mesh into? as in what kind of atty?

sorry thought i mentioned it, guess it was in another thread. its the I-Atty clear from fasttech basically the clone of the Z-Atty pro