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Offline Bootlegger

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Dental Bands
« on: November 18, 2007, 11:50:42 AM »
  Hello Fellow's, I am looking for a small supplier of various size dental rubber bands that orthidontest's use. In particular 1/4" to 3/8" sizes.
  I'm not needing more that 25-50 of each size. I plan to use them for keepers on the stocking - panty hose type air filters.
  Does anyone have some suggestions ? Thanks, Gil
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Re: Dental Bands
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2007, 12:09:29 PM »
  #^ #^ #^The rubber sounds good. You might want to try small wire ties.  <= <=
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Re: Dental Bands
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2007, 12:36:10 PM »
Small O-Rings from the local hardware store work well and last longer than rubber bands.   #^
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Re: Dental Bands
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2007, 01:19:39 PM »
Quote from: Bootlegger on November 18, 2007, 11:50:42 AM
  Hello Fellow's, I am looking for a small supplier of various size dental rubber bands that orthidontest's use. In particular 1/4" to 3/8" sizes.
  I'm not needing more that 25-50 of each size. I plan to use them for keepers on the stocking - panty hose type air filters.
  Does anyone have some suggestions ? Thanks, Gil
We also use these bands to hold expandable broadheads in place when hunting, you might try Walgreen's or some other pharmacy in your area.
James
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Re: Dental Bands
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2007, 02:12:31 PM »
Neoprene O-Rings are the deal. Fergit about the rubberbands.  H^^ Steve
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Re: Dental Bands
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2007, 06:21:14 PM »
 Guy's Thanks for all the help. Steve H where can I get the neoprene "O" rings ?  And what sizes do they offer ?? 

    Ty Thanks for the "heads-up"on Lee Campbell also.
  All Ya'll have a good Thanksgiving, I'm going to Overland Park to spend some time with the kids and grandkids...
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Re: Dental Bands
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2007, 06:34:58 PM »
O'rings should be available at any bearing supply house.  They come in about any size wanted.  You can even size them youself with a loc-tite thats made for this purpose.
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Re: O-Rings
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2007, 06:43:41 PM »
I got an assortment kit someplace for a few bucks. Maybe a nut & bolt store, or hardware store. Just be sure they're Neoprene, so fuel won't eat them up (like rubberbands).  I know I can go into our local fastener store and buy one of any size I want, cheap. Check around your area. Don't overlook plumbing stores, if that's all you can find.  H^^ Steve
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Re: Dental Bands
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2007, 07:12:51 PM »
The dental bands are silicone, so they don't get eaten up, either (unless you're running a gasser or a diesel). Too bad they don't come in the #64 size... they'd be nice for holding on profile fuel tanks!
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Re: Dental Bands
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2007, 08:59:21 PM »
BUy your orthodontic rubber bands from F.A.I.Model Supply
http://www.faimodelsupply.com/
They come in four sized in different strengths . Pkg of 100 is $4.00. This is one of the good Free Flight Supply houses.  Keith Varley
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Re: Dental Bands
« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2007, 03:38:40 AM »
Interesting.

Go on ebay and search for "orthodontic rubber".
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Offline Mike Spiess

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Re: Dental Bands
« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2007, 08:13:01 AM »
Did you think of walking into your local orthodontist office and ask for them. Thats where I get mine.
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