Steel plate

[vhgmcbuddy]

I am building a replica machine and require what I believe to be called admirality plate, it’s an old style of tread plate with diamond shapes on, I am aware of the modern steel plate that you get but it does not have the correct pattern.

If anyone has seen this or has a bit lying about then I would be greatfull if you would pass it on, I’ve been to just about every blacksmith, engineers and scrap yard in the borders and no one has seen it.

I require two pieces around 12″ square I have a piece so I know it exists but it is not big enough!

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[jtg1]

looks like an old manhole cover

[hillsider]

You may struggle to find a source diamond pattern Chequer plate, I am sure it was discontinued many years ago in favour of the five bar pattern Durbar plate that you have probably found already.
The only places that I can think of that may help is either a ship repair yard or a ship breakers as it was commonly used for deck plates in engine rooms.

[vhgmcbuddy]

That’s what I thought, I’ve been told it has been discontinued, the only problem is I don’t think there’s any ship yards left in scotland!

[vhgmcbuddy]

I have found a supplier in Turkey, I am not sure if they will supply so small pieces.

https://www.agirhaddecilik.com/urunler.html

[vhgmcbuddy]

Well they wouldn’t supply a small qty, the MOQ was 28 tonnes!

[jtg1]

you could ask them if they have recently supplied any one in this country, and see if they have any off cuts or a small spare bit

[dave]

Ring Me 01376 340072 on Wednesday evening as I may be able to help you.
Dave.

[vhgmcbuddy]

Tried that, they wouldn’t disclose any customer details.

Thanks Dave, I’ll give you a call.

[trusty220]

I’ve just seen something that may help- it’s an expanded mesh on a small trailer that we do. When I say expanded mesh, it’s not like the sort that we get over here; this stuff actually lies flat and would weld to a flat plate to reproduce what you’re looking for. The trailer is made by a company in the USA called Smithco and I’ve included a photo of the mesh.
Before you ask- no, I can’t get the mesh! The Smithco products are brought into this country by Ransomes Jacobsen and they won’t supply raw materials like this. The reason that I included it is because it is obviously freely available in the US.

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[vhgmcbuddy]

Thanks to Dave, I have now sourced the plate.

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