Gum Rubber?

[Rick Pen]

Are there any alternatives to gum rubber for using in a press to mold?

Thanks

Rick P.

[bitone40]

Are you having trouble finding it? I don't know what other people are using instead of the rubber but I went to my local fiberglass supply house ( im redoing the floor in my boat ) and they had samples of this rubber in different hardnesses, I looked into it more and it was that gum rubber, durometer stuff, I think that's what they call it, it was sold in a two part mix I believe and it was not that expensive . Places like that may be a good source to find some rubber .

Ben

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

See if you have an industrial foam, and rubber supply house around. Foams, and rubbers can be purchased in just about any durometer hardness. I used to buy some stiff neoprene foams for the winery equipment I worked on. Also check with Smooth - On they make a full line of products for molding, casting, foams, etc.

[Rick Pen]

See if you have an industrial foam, and rubber supply house around. Foams, and rubbers can be purchased in just about any durometer hardness. I used to buy some stiff neoprene foams for the winery equipment I worked on. Also check with Smooth - On they make a full line of products for molding, casting, foams, etc.

It's not I can't find gum rubber, McMaster Carr has it at just over $50.00 for a 12" x 12" pad in 1".

But was wondering if there may be an alternate at a lower cost, that works.

Thanks

Rick P.

[Denster]

It's not I can't find gum rubber, McMaster Carr has it at just over $50.00 for a 12" x 12" pad in 1".

But was wondering if there may be an alternate at a lower cost, that works.

Thanks

Rick P.

Rick

I've got a pair of 40 durometer gum rubber pads 12x12x1 you could have for $70 shipped. I bought two pairs from Mcmasters Carr when I built my press so I woud have a backup set and never used them. The first set still looks like new can't wear the darn things out. PM me if you are interested.