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casey 27th November 2008, 7:22 pm

You need to be always aware that the mesh used for nets in estauries in Q has to have no smaller holes then 25 mil streched.

You can make a net with an old mop or broom handle and cut to size with a hacksaw.

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You need to shape the end of the timber to fit into the marine grade stainless tube you will cut to suit.

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These I use an angle grinder first to make the started slots and finish with the drill bit of the same diameter as the stainless.

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This is the hole for the ninety degree bend in the stainless you will see further along.

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These pics of the easiest way to bend the stainless.

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This is the locking stainless to keep the net together.

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This is how the stainless should sit in the net handle.

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Cut a section of the stainless for the locking part of it.

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Always file off the stainless after cutting it, inside and out.

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This net rim is roughly 500 mill across.

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Optional screw hold

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optional handle

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netting

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plastic protector edge

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Finished net
This net is roughly 250 mil across and made from 4 mil stainless to allow changing its shape to fit into varied spots.

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