Cutting wire mesh.

[The Cumbrian]

I have some stainless steel mesh from a company which deals in mesh (that should let you know the type without advertising) and I was wondering if any of you experienced/skilled/knowledgeable people could tell me they way you find easiest to cut it.

Thanks for any information.

 

[Ziggymole]

Hubby uses tin snips for cutting the stainless steel mesh on plastering bead etc. Wear gloves though if you're cutting a sheet or it will look like you've been in a cat fight.
Ziggy

 

[Arfermo]

Angle grinder with a fine diamond disk?

 

[Black Comb]

I just mark it out with felt tip and cut using tin snips.
I bought mine at b and q - like a very large pair of scissors (on offer of course)

 

[SixFooter]

Kitchen Shears should do - at least the ones I have, do. I have some tin snips, but I use the shears for cutting mesh and for cutting printing plates for nuc roofs.

 

[Teemore]

Gilbow tin snips.

 

[alanf]

If you have tin snips or other shears hardened for metal cutting they are ideal. If you don't and only have a few bits of mesh, kitchen scissors will do the job. Get some cheap ones, don't let whoever is in charge of the kitchen catch you ruining the edge.

 

[oliver90owner]

I use a guillotine, but sometimes it is just not worth the bother of getting it out and bolting down

 

[madasafish]

I use tin snips: 20 years old.. never sharpened.. Easy.

 

[REDWOOD]

Hubby uses tin snips for cutting the stainless steel mesh on plastering bead etc. Wear gloves though if you're cutting a sheet or it will look like you've been in a cat fight.
Ziggy

just follow the line of the weave

 

[The Cumbrian]

Many thanks all for the replies. The mesh is now cut and I am unscathed.

 

[countryman]

as teemore says a pair of gilbos right handed and straight not curved perfect for the job

 

[jondotcom]

Best way to cut wire mesh and wire cloth hands down is to use Aviation Shears. (Wiss with the YELLOW handle are the best).

I called these guys, Belleville Wire Cloth - Cedar Grove, NJ , and they told me that is the best way to cut this material withouth tearing yourself to shreds.