Trying to attach a stainless square mesh (.063 wire x 1" square pattern) to a 3/8" stainless rod.
Basically building an oval frame out of 3/8" rod and wish to attach the sheets of mesh to it. This will be a top for a series of lanterns I am making to serve as a debris guard for leaves, etc... Each frame will be roughly 4'x 6' (kind of egg shaped)
Currently making the frames, but looking for an attachment method that will not just destroy the .063 wire mesh yet still give good attachment to the 3/8 rod. I use MIG in the shop mainly, but have access to some other tools. Was considering tacking on with a TIG using gun only. I have stainless wire for the MIG is various sizes.
Perhaps silver soldering? I've never used the method but feel I could pick it up well enough for this. Only uses I've seen for this were using a much higher density mesh weave. A type/size solder recommendation would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Basically building an oval frame out of 3/8" rod and wish to attach the sheets of mesh to it. This will be a top for a series of lanterns I am making to serve as a debris guard for leaves, etc... Each frame will be roughly 4'x 6' (kind of egg shaped)
Currently making the frames, but looking for an attachment method that will not just destroy the .063 wire mesh yet still give good attachment to the 3/8 rod. I use MIG in the shop mainly, but have access to some other tools. Was considering tacking on with a TIG using gun only. I have stainless wire for the MIG is various sizes.
Perhaps silver soldering? I've never used the method but feel I could pick it up well enough for this. Only uses I've seen for this were using a much higher density mesh weave. A type/size solder recommendation would be appreciated.
Thanks!