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Simpleton2
Simpleton2
Metal grids/grates
Dec 19 2008, 7:31 PM EST | Post edited: Dec 19 2008, 7:31 PM EST
What can be used for topping hay? Are there any websites that sell sheets or something?
I have a couple boxes that I'd like to try to use, but need some kind of grid that I can fit in them.
Any thoughts on the deck boxes that are used for storing seat pads and such? It's certainly weatherproof, but a bit lightweight also. I would anchor it to the fence probably.

Would love to try to fit a grid for it for outdoor use.











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Simpleton2
Simpleton2
1. RE: Metal grids/grates
Dec 20 2008, 12:28 AM EST | Post edited: Dec 20 2008, 12:28 AM EST
Alrighty, I answered my own question. I'll be purchasing gridwall panels.

Any place recommended to get them from? :) Do you find this valuable?    
partnernaturally
partnernaturally
2. RE: Metal grids/grates
Jan 25 2009, 10:11 AM EST | Post edited: Jan 25 2009, 10:11 AM EST
Hi, I found two places. I have not ordered from them but thought I would pass on what I found. Hope this helps.
http://www.slstoredisplays.com/Prod-19-1-50/Gridwall-Panel-4-x-4.htm
and
http://www.fixturedepot.com/product_p/-gwpch.htm Do you find this valuable?    
SpottedTApps
SpottedTApps
3. RE: Metal grids/grates
Jun 23 2011, 9:59 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 23 2011, 9:59 AM EDT
How big do you think those holes are in the gridwall panels? I can't find that is says anywhere.

My 2"x4" on my feeders needs to be smaller, they've figured it out and now the hay only lasts about 3 hours instead of 8-10. Do you find this valuable?    
SpottedTApps
SpottedTApps
4. RE: Metal grids/grates
Jun 23 2011, 10:02 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 23 2011, 10:02 AM EDT
OK I found 3" on one of the pages. That's too big. Anyone else have any ideas for metal grating or similar at 1-2"? Do you find this valuable?    
Native_Plants
Native_Plants
5. RE: Metal grids/grates
Jun 26 2011, 8:42 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 26 2011, 8:42 AM EDT
I used fencing panels. The hog panels come in 4x4 and I cut two peices an welded them together. My horses have problems getting hay through the 1 7/8" square holes. The 2x4 holes in the other grid are too big. Do you find this valuable?    
Wildridge
Wildridge
6. RE: Metal grids/grates
Jun 27 2011, 7:19 AM EDT | Post edited: Jun 27 2011, 7:19 AM EDT
What about using the small mesh (hockey netting or the like) underneath the wire grid? The wire grid would possibly keep the netting from being ripped apart. Perhaps someone has already tried this & has some thoughts/feedback. Do you find this valuable?