[TheForge] Re: fire screen

[Mike Spencer]

gladish> Could someone please recommend a wire size for the screen on
gladish> a freestanding fire screen?

dan> 10ga. X .035

osan> I was think 14 to 18.

I just went out and measured a piece of leftover screen.

Just for a reference point, the last fire screen I made (traded for a
root canal job) used stainless, 0.030" wire, 6 mesh (i.e. 6 squares to
the inch).


In retrospect, that mesh might be a little coarse if you're burning
wood that tends to explode  lots of tiny sparks, especially if you
have expensive carpets.  Eight or even 10 to the inch might be better.

FWIW,
- Mike

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