Whether you are building your own system or have bought a unit without filter options, this filter can be built on the cheap and is easy to construct. Check out the tutorial!!
No its way to delicate to do that. We just use a heavy duty stapler. The seam is folded and even out the staples this will hold to together. The staples just give it more integrity.
Have you ever tried to TIG weld the stainless mesh bag?
McMaster Carr or Grainger should carry it. Just do a search for silica cloth.
Where can I find that ceramic cloth??