> Mesh somehow seemed easier, but I haven't tried to roll up mesh > into a 10mm tube yet Wire (steel/brass) wool ? Also, the old CRT monitors have a very fine pixel screen mesh. I use it to cover the big-ish holes in ventilation grilles. Stops a lot of fluffy dust, which is good (cleanliness) or bad (airflow) depending on the application If you don't have a monitor to bash, a recycling depot will, and they'll possibly let you loose with a hammer. Don't forget the first swing should be to the neck (under a cloth) to break the vacuum Joe --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .