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Tube cage help

Hello,

I am thinking of getting a Bottlehead paramour, but little children like to touch things that glow. Where can I find a suitable tube cages to fit dimensions of 7.25x11.25x5 inches (height of the tubes from base plate). I was only able to find something by Hammond measuring 10x6x5.2 inches. It looks ok and is just big enough, but Id like to choose from several options instead of only having one to pick from.

I searched google for about an hour. Any suggestions for what other key words I could use? I used "tube, cage, enclosure, wire basket, electronic component, supply, vacuum" in various combinations.

Thanks,
someguy
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nsgarch
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I think welded wire would be more elegant (see the tubes better) but more expensive. And if kids are the concern, not very good protection and too easy to drop stuff into or onto the tubes.
someguy OP
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how does one come across a welded wire cage? is it a matter of searching out a wire source and doing it yourself or going to a metal worker? there is specifically a wire basket (industrial, commercial, etc type) "factory" near my parents in worcester ma which i was going to check out, but i thought id ask here first as they mainly do store shelves and such..

yes we have kids, but they are good about not touching things unless we say it is ok..

apx expensive is custom work like that (either metal mesh, perforated or wire)? im talking ball park like under 100, 500 , 1000, etc

thankss
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nsgarch
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Fabricating the welded wire cage (making a custom jig for just that one job) is a cost driver and chrome plating or powder coating could add to the cost. It could probably run as much as $500 depending on complexity, but certainly not more. I'd guess $300 without seeing the job.
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The problem with expanded sheet metal the diamond shaped one is that it has sharp edges that are like razors.They punch it on a press and then pull it apart to expand it and that creates sharp edges.
George
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I wouldn't recommend expanded for this application. There are a huge variety of perforated types that come prefinished in many different finishes, platings, and anodized colors.
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