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Title: o-ring dampener equivalents
Post by: nomadicjester on Sat, 06 April 2013, 13:49:11

Hey new to geek hack, have res a lot about kbs on here though. i was hoping you guys would be able to help me with o rings. is there an equivalent in a hardware store to the 40a-r, 40 a-l that i could buy for cheap to try? what would the size be? i live in the u.s. thank you

Title: Re: o-ring dampener equivalents
Post by: fohat.digs on Sat, 06 April 2013, 16:25:16

Almost all the commercial O-rings from places like McMaster-Carr or these http://www.ebay.com/itm/200380989022?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200380989022?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) are always much harder grades.

Personally, I think that the softer the better, and dental bands (for braces) are pretty nice. My daughter had braces, and her leftovers came in very handy. Something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-1-8-6-5-Oz-Orthodontic-Elastic-for-Braces-Dental-Rubber-Bands-/310604161429?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4851736195 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Clear-1-8-6-5-Oz-Orthodontic-Elastic-for-Braces-Dental-Rubber-Bands-/310604161429?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4851736195) might work, but maybe somebody else could verify the size.

Title: Re: o-ring dampener equivalents
Post by: nsrexler on Sat, 06 April 2013, 16:31:03

I always just get these from Amazon:
http://amzn.com/B0051XWXCE (http://amzn.com/B0051XWXCE)
They feel exactly the same (to me) as WASD's 50A rings, and are about half the price.

Title: Re: o-ring dampener equivalents
Post by: nomadicjester on Sun, 07 April 2013, 00:55:57

yeah i've heard of the orthodontic before, how do those feel/soften noise?
otherwise thanks for suggestions, i appreciate it.
i was thinking 40a-r because i believe they're softer than 50a just wasnt sure what other good substitutes were
thanks

Title: Re: o-ring dampener equivalents
Post by: vipjun on Sun, 07 April 2013, 03:09:22

I found an assortment pack from a $1 store that had a few in 16 different sizes. Some hardware stores should have them, though depending on the quantity they carry, they might charge up to 50cents for 1.

Title: Re: o-ring dampener equivalents
Post by: AGmurdercore on Sun, 07 April 2013, 06:59:39

Or you can always make some yourself as said here http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=28708.0 there is even video on how to make them.

Title: Re: o-ring dampener equivalents
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 07 April 2013, 09:26:42

My feeling is that the orthodontic bands are thinner and softer than any of the commercial rings, that is why I like them. They have less effect than anything else.

Title: Re: o-ring dampener equivalents
Post by: nomadicjester on Sun, 07 April 2013, 14:04:03

anyone know exact size for dental rubber bands?