From: "bob kater" 
Newsgroups: alt.home.repair misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: HVAC custom-size air filters
Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:27:59 -0500
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Big box stores used to sell a washable filter with a plastic frame, you took 
it apart cut the media and slid it back together, I used a small metal screw 
to hold it together. Not sure if they are still available though but it 
would be worth a look
"John Grabowski"  wrote in message 
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>> Can someone recommend a source for custom-size air filters for
>> residential HVAC?
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>> I need 1"x25"x22" filters, and the closest sizes I've seen (at my
>> local WalMart, HomeDepot, Lowe's) were 1x25x25 and 1x25x20.
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> Grainger sells filter rolls so you can cut your own size.  Maybe you can 
> get
> a sheet metal shop to fabricate a frame for you.  http://www.grainger.com
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> http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/categories/hvacr/filters/filter-media-rolls
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> You could try a plumbing supply or HVAC supply company as well.
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