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#718536 - 03/04/06 10:29 PM Trying to find some rubber sheet
TheBovrilMonkey Liquid Cow Registered: 03/09/01 Loc: High Wycombe, England	Despite already having a fair few juggling balls, I've decided that I want to make some more - ones made of rubber. But, the rubber sheet has to be thin and flexible enough to sew into a ball and I'm having trouble finding some. So, does anyone know of somewhere in the uk that I could buy some suitable rubber from? _________________________ But there's no sense crying over every mistake. You just keep on trying till you run out of cake.
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#718537 - 03/04/06 10:47 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: TheBovrilMonkey]
Gnor Carpal \'Tunnel Registered: 31/03/03 Loc: Perth	What about old moonhoppers or fit balls. Might have slight curve on it though. would this do it. Bit xxxxx though ping pong bat covers? How will you join it. Most rubbers i have seen wont stitch. Edited by Gnor (03/04/06 10:55 PM)
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#718538 - 03/04/06 11:19 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Gnor]
TheBovrilMonkey Liquid Cow Registered: 03/09/01 Loc: High Wycombe, England	Written by: Gnor How will you join it. Most rubbers i have seen wont stitch. I'm not entirely sure, I was just going to have a play around and see what worked I suppose that I'll glue them if I have to, or maybe learn how to weld it. Cheers for the suggestions, I'll have a look around and see what I can find _________________________ But there's no sense crying over every mistake. You just keep on trying till you run out of cake.
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#718539 - 03/04/06 11:28 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: TheBovrilMonkey]
Mr_Chutney Tosser Registered: 18/04/03 Loc: Herefordshire	Table-tennis bat rubbers are very expensive for the amount of rubber you get, plus they come with varying depths of sponge bonded to the back- You would expect to pay between 10 and 20 pounds per side.
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#718540 - 03/04/06 11:44 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Mr_Chutney]
Matty_B Happy! Registered: 16/02/05 Loc: Blu's Pocket	I would suggest maybe a 'seals' company, they have a vast range of rubber sheets used to cut into seals , head gaskets and the like, I have bought off cuts from them at a very reasonable price... find a local company that sells it If you are struggling, let me have more of idea what you want, as I will be going to buy some rubber sheeting in the next couple of weeks, maybe I can pick some up for you and pass it on at FAL ?
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#718541 - 03/04/06 11:45 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Mr_Chutney]
ado-p Ninjaneer Registered: 13/05/04 Loc: Galway/Ireland	Hey Bov Try looking for companys that supply gaskets and rubber sheeting for piping and industry... this is an irish one but might be a place to start. they have a very big selection of rubber sheets and thickness. www.ish.ie _________________________ I spent my life learning to walk along on this big ball. Then I realised I couldn't fall off.
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#718542 - 03/04/06 11:45 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Mr_Chutney]
ado-p Ninjaneer Registered: 13/05/04 Loc: Galway/Ireland	Hey Bov Try looking for companys that supply gaskets and rubber sheeting for piping and industry... this is an irish one but might be a place to start. they have a very big selection of rubber sheets and thickness. www.isg.ie _________________________ I spent my life learning to walk along on this big ball. Then I realised I couldn't fall off.
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#718543 - 04/04/06 12:04 AM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: ado-p]
Matty_B Happy! Registered: 16/02/05 Loc: Blu's Pocket	seems we think alike.... ado-p
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#718544 - 04/04/06 12:23 AM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Mr_Chutney]
Gnor Carpal \'Tunnel Registered: 31/03/03 Loc: Perth	Written by: Mr Chutney Table-tennis bat rubbers are very expensive for the amount of rubber you get, plus they come with varying depths of sponge bonded to the back- You would expect to pay between 10 and 20 pounds per side. ebay... what about cheapo kids balls cut up. Or bladders out of soccerballs etc
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#718545 - 04/04/06 02:39 AM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Gnor]
Mr_Chutney Tosser Registered: 18/04/03 Loc: Herefordshire	fair enough - sorry wasn't trying to be argumentative, just know from buying a few bats in the last few years that bats are expensive to put together.
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#718546 - 04/04/06 02:47 AM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Mr_Chutney]
maus lost in paradise Registered: 14/07/05 Loc: Bondi, Sydney	OOh!! Possibly a helpful thread! I was also looking for rubber, but to make clothes out of so something on a larger scale than would be needed for juggling balls. Any ideas????
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#718547 - 04/04/06 04:12 AM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: maus]
Matty_B Happy! Registered: 16/02/05 Loc: Blu's Pocket	rubber clothing maus ?
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#718548 - 04/04/06 09:31 AM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Matty_B]
Skulduggery Pirate Pixie Crew Captain Registered: 12/08/04 Loc: Wales	What about used inner tubes? _________________________ Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
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#718549 - 04/04/06 04:24 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Skulduggery]
Dentrassi ZORT! Registered: 09/04/03 Loc: Jo'burg, South Africa	i think we've solved it. Bovril actually wants to make a pair of rubber trousers. _________________________ "Here kitty kitty...." - Schroedinger.
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#718550 - 04/04/06 05:51 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Dentrassi]
Gnor Carpal \'Tunnel Registered: 31/03/03 Loc: Perth	Tyres come in all sorts of sizes so Inners must too. Whip up a set for Falmouth. I think he wants them coloured perhaps Skully. maybe can paint the inners though. Nice idea
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#718551 - 04/04/06 08:24 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Matty_B]
maus lost in paradise Registered: 14/07/05 Loc: Bondi, Sydney	Written by: Matty B rubber clothing maus ? For costumes...duh!
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#718552 - 04/04/06 09:15 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Dentrassi]
TheBovrilMonkey Liquid Cow Registered: 03/09/01 Loc: High Wycombe, England	Written by: Dentrassi i think we've solved it. Bovril actually wants to make a pair of rubber trousers. Trousers, bah. Rubber chaps are the way forward _________________________ But there's no sense crying over every mistake. You just keep on trying till you run out of cake.
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#718553 - 04/04/06 09:35 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: TheBovrilMonkey]
maus lost in paradise Registered: 14/07/05 Loc: Bondi, Sydney
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#718554 - 04/04/06 09:40 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Skulduggery]
Mint Sauce The Original Registered: 07/09/03 Loc: Lancs England	Written by: Skulduggery What about used inner tubes? with a good rubber cement would be vwry strong
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#718555 - 04/04/06 11:32 PM Re: Trying to find some rubber sheet [Re: Mint Sauce]
Look_This_Changes It's a f*ckin' Ball, innit. Registered: 31/08/04 Loc: Bristol	Have you ever had a sprained ankle? Well, there is this stuff that physiotherapists use, it's called Theraband. It's like a wide, never ending elastic band, that you use to strengthen your ankle again... Theraband That'll do you... _________________________ Elements of the past and the future, combining to make something not quite as good as either... Step (To Bluecat): That's something I can imagine Ed doing, only cleaner and better. Must be time for a name change soon...
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