Hogwire panels with 3" x 3" mesh?

[Youngandfree]

Well - I'm breathing a sigh of relief - and have learnt a valuable lesson; don't trust Amazon reviews. I can use the 4" hog wire...

The first ball I bought ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KYQ406?tag=atomicindus08-20 ) is slightly undersized. Given that, and the fact it's made of rubber it only needed the slightest finger pressure to go through some of the holes in the 4" hog wire.

The second ball (which is wooden, and therefore better matches the code requirement for a rigid ball) is slightly larger, though I think (despite what the listing says), it's actually only 100mm (just under 4"). It doesn't go through the hog wire even if you press firmly. ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ9HBTXJ?tag=atomicindus08-20 ). And as a bonus, my wife has decided she will use it for a craft project once I'm done

It is surprisingly difficult to measure a 4" ball with high accuracy with what I have available...but I've confirmed the rubber one is definitely smaller using my laser level to compare them, and the wooden one is definitely not larger than 4", which is what matters...

Thanks to everyone's input...if the hog wire wasn't going to work I'd pretty much decided to use horse wire (with 2" x 4" holes) - thanks to @dcg9381 for suggesting that....

Simple math problem using the circumference measurement.

 

[larry_g]

https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/powerbilt-panels?variant=965550&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMax%3A%20%28ROI%29%20Smart%20Shopping%20-%20Equipment&utm_id=17807928399&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17339561650&gbraid=0AAAAAD_j22jZDL8RTlwANDeJIrFEv7P92&gclid=CjwKCAjw-8vPBhBbEiwAoA39WjhgmKxbiM9tjeg82OmdLF-zwOQX_KOWStgv9i30CmqoYJRmZCeaWBoCItEQAvD_BwE

3x3 openings

 

[TheFixer]

Do you have a combination square?

Yes...not used it for years though (just pulled it out of the drawer). Never thought of using it to measure a sphere -thanks!

By standing it vertical (on a flat surface, against a vertical), and rolling the balls under the flat side of the head it looks like the wood ball is 99.5mm in diameter (3.92") and the rubber ball is 97.5mm (3.84").

Given the wood ball won't pass through the hog wire at all, I think I'm golden! Thanks for the suggestion...

 

[TheFixer]

https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/powerbilt-panels?variant=965550&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMax%3A%20%28ROI%29%20Smart%20Shopping%20-%20Equipment&utm_id=17807928399&utm_content=&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17339561650&gbraid=0AAAAAD_j22jZDL8RTlwANDeJIrFEv7P92&gclid=CjwKCAjw-8vPBhBbEiwAoA39WjhgmKxbiM9tjeg82OmdLF-zwOQX_KOWStgv9i30CmqoYJRmZCeaWBoCItEQAvD_BwE

3x3 openings

Thanks - those would have been perfect, but hopefully I don't need them now....but I'm saving the link...

 

[TheFixer]

Simple math problem using the circumference measurement.

I thought that - but how do you measure the circumference accurately? I had thought of wrapping string around it, or rolling it, but difficult to get the accuracy needed. However, the combination square (suggested by @PCustoms ) did a good job (though I'm not certain I used it in the best way)

 

[PCustoms]

However, the combination square (suggested by @PCustoms ) did a good job (though I'm not certain I used it in the best way)

Poor man's height gage.

 

[TheFixer]

Poor man's height gage.

...that's how I used it....

 

[tarbellb]

Just cut 4" blocks, span a straight edge across,
roll ball underneath

 

[Youngandfree]

I thought that - but how do you measure the circumference accurately? I had thought of wrapping string around it, or rolling it, but difficult to get the accuracy needed. However, the combination square (suggested by @PCustoms ) did a good job (though I'm not certain I used it in the best way)

I'd use a string and measure the string length

 

[duneslider]

They sell black painted "hog wire" at HD and Lowes and they are 4" squares with 6 ga wire and it is sold specifically for railings. I think you will be fine with the 4" center panels that you have.