How i mesh a bin cage lid

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Please note: only use power tools when confident and able to do so.

1. Cut mesh to required size. I use a wire cutter.

 

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2. Cut the edges as close as possible.

 

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3. Mark the 4 corners.

 

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4. Mark the position of holes for the cable ties.

 

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5. Mark the lines of the square to be cut out.
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6. Drill the holes carefully. Do not apply pressure or the plastic could crack. Let the drill do its job.

 

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7. Cut the square. I use a Dremel with a pvc cutting disc attachment. Wear protective clothing and work outdoors or a workshop.

 

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8. Remove any surplus plastic with pliers.

 

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9. Sand edges smooth with sandpaper.

 

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10. Decorative duck tape is optional.

 

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11. Punch holes through the tape if used.

 

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12. Place the mesh on the outside of the lid.

 

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13. Fasten the 4 corners with cable ties as shown, loosely at first and then tighten when mesh is in the correct position.

 

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14. Add the rest of the cable ties, tighten and cut off surplus.

 

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15. Done.

 

[Maz]

Brilliant tutorial Beryl.

 

[elusive]

I’m sure that will really help lots of people.

 

[Riven]

Great tutorial Beryl. Very clear and easy to follow. May try and make my own one of the days.

 

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Thank you! I am getting the stuff together to convert a bin into a temporary enclosure and this is exactly what I needed

(I was planning to cut the hole for the mesh and then drill the holes for the cable ties and as soon as I saw that you say to do it the other way around realised why!)

 

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This was difficult to do without any power tools!
(again this isn't intended as permanent housing)