[Jeff Pahl]

Originally Posted by Mike Betts

I have seen expanded metal safely used before.

I can't comment on your covering of sharp edges. My gut feeling is that tape may be too thin of a guard against getting cut but I'd have to see it.

I'm with Mike on this one - I've seen it used and have had no problem passing it before, but it really depends on the particular application. Without being able to actually run my hands over the edges of it, it's really impossible to say. There is nothing in the rules specifically that prohibits the expanded metal, but be prepared for the possibility of being asked to add more tape. My general criteria when asked to make those sorts of decisions is "would I rub my face on it?"