If you're thinking of using mild steel, I'd suggest that unless you
make the part out of
aluminum, it might just be an exercise in welding practice more than
anything else.

Wood?

Some aluminum examples:
http://www.aluminum-mesh.com/aluminummesh/aluminum-mesh-car-grilles.html

Bone yard?

On 5/17/16, Tyler Hardison <tyler@seraph-net.net> wrote:

> I've seriously been thinking about this. I've got the welder.. I've got the
> gumption..
>
> My brother who's a professional welder will be here in a few weeks. I might
> just put him to work. :-)
>
> On Tue, May 17, 2016 at 10:03 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

>> The wire mesh as a grill was actually a serious suggestion.

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