I've been looking in Lowe's and around the house for something to use in place of "modder's mesh", so that I didn't have to go through an online webstore. I'm sure many have done the same, BUT, I have found the ultimate alternative..
http://www.dap.com/images/products/hires/382_p_WALLRPRPATCH8x8.jpg
the aluminum sheet is PERFECT, and its 5 bucks for an 8" x 8" sheet.
http://www.dap.com/images/products/hires/382_p_WALLRPRPATCH8x8.jpg
the aluminum sheet is PERFECT, and its 5 bucks for an 8" x 8" sheet.