Members CJJ Posted June 20, 2023 Members Report Posted June 20, 2023 I'd like to make sunglass straps like these but not sure what material to use for the grips. Their website refers to it as "high-stretch silicone". Does anyone have a recommendation for what I should use and where I might find it? Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 20, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted June 20, 2023 I wonder if these rubber pencil grips would work Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members dikman Posted June 20, 2023 Members Report Posted June 20, 2023 Surgical tubing? Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members CJJ Posted June 22, 2023 Author Members Report Posted June 22, 2023 good idea on the surgical tubing. I found something that I think will work. Thanks! Quote
Members Wepster Posted June 22, 2023 Members Report Posted June 22, 2023 Please share with us what you found, and your experience with it. Surgical tubing sounds good to me, similar or the same, Slingshot bands, tube type obviously, but they tend to be that tan color. Quote
Members CJJ Posted June 23, 2023 Author Members Report Posted June 23, 2023 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YH99HX4?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details This is what I ordered. no clue if it will be the right size or material but figured I would give it a shot. I'll update after it comes in and I have a chance to use it. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted June 23, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted June 23, 2023 I fear that that rubber tubing will be far too stiff and solid for your needs Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members doubleh Posted June 23, 2023 Members Report Posted June 23, 2023 Looks uncomfortable to me. Quote
Members Klara Posted June 24, 2023 Members Report Posted June 24, 2023 They sell straps for glasses that are entirely made from neoprene. I suppose you could sew/rivet a small tube of neoprene to your leather strap. You could get the neoprene (if you have no old diving suit etc.) by buying one commercial strap. Two tubes ready-made and material for several more. Quote
Members Wepster Posted June 24, 2023 Members Report Posted June 24, 2023 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=slingshot+tubing&crid=6L0N7OBGG5GI&sprefix=slingshot+tu%2Caps%2C277&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_12 Quote
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