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Rete Plastic Tenax Cavatorta Ferro Bulloni Gammasport G&B Retificio Sensole Other brands Vortek
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How to Trim a Chain Link Mesh at the Bottom

Hi everyone, I'm Marco from Fenceshop. Today we will show you how to trim a chain link mesh at the bottom. This is a topic that has been requested numerous times and can be very useful for those involved in DIY fences. There are multiple reasons why we might need to trim a mesh: posts that are too low, installation errors, differences in the height of the purchased mesh, or terrain unevenness.

Necessary Tools

To trim a chain link mesh, the only indispensable tool is a pair of pliers. Nothing else is needed, so it’s a job that can be easily done with common tools.

Step-by-Step Procedure

First of all, we need to identify the end point of the mesh to be trimmed. If we have one link too many, we need to take that as a reference for elimination. It’s important to cut the wire not too close to the edge of the link, but about halfway, to prevent the mesh from unraveling.

  • Identify the end point of the mesh to be trimmed.
  • Cut the vertical wire at the midpoint of the link to be removed.
  • Repeat this operation for all the links to be trimmed.

Once the mesh is trimmed, you’ll notice there are some spikes left. These spikes are essential and need to be left long enough to be bent by hand. If the wire diameter is thick, it may be necessary to use pliers for leverage.

Finishing the Mesh

With the cut link spikes, we can bend them with our fingers to close the link. This step is crucial to prevent the mesh from unraveling. It’s important to leave the length of the spikes similar to that of the original mesh. This way, we can effectively reproduce the link closure.

Additionally, it is possible to create steps in the mesh to adapt it to uneven terrain or sidewalks. Simply avoid trimming some links at strategic points to create the desired step.

Final Considerations

Many people think that trimming a mesh at the bottom is a long and difficult job, but it’s not. With a bit of practice and good will, you can trim many meters of mesh in half an hour. The technique is simple: once you get the hang of the pliers, you proceed quickly and close with your fingers.

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