"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com fired this volley in
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So why not use something ready-made, like this?

http://www.mcmaster.com/#suction-strainers/=5qqxb3

Part # 44265K24

Poly large-particle suction screen.

LLoyd


Or, more like what you're making -- part # 98755K15

LLoyd