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Title: Looking for some info.
Post by: misfire on June 16, 2011, 10:42:00 AM

I made an armguard. Not anything spectacular by any means but it will be functional. I'm looking for info on where to get some elastic cord which I'm assuming is 1/8" (about the size of a boot lace).

I've checked all the local shops and stores around me and googled "elastic cord" but can't seem to pin down a good source.

Thanks

Title: Re: Looking for some info.
Post by: smilinicon on June 16, 2011, 10:54:00 AM

It is called Shock Cord.

Good luck!

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Post by: TIM B on June 16, 2011, 10:55:00 AM

I get mine at fabric stores here. I think it's called hancocks.

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Post by: Old Chief on June 16, 2011, 10:59:00 AM

Most fabric or craft stores carry it.

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Post by: lpcjon2 on June 16, 2011, 11:00:00 AM

An ACE hardware should carry it. Or even some HD or Lowes

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Post by: Buckwheaties on June 16, 2011, 11:01:00 AM

Google "Annapolis Performance sailing" click on "line", scroll down to "shock cord" and you have anything you want, by the foot.

Title: Re: Looking for some info.
Post by: misfire on June 16, 2011, 12:01:00 PM

Thanks everyone for those VERY quick responses!

I did order from APS Thanks Buckwheaties!

All the other suggestions I checked into except ACE. I'll check them for a piece to finish this project.

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Post by: Buckwheaties on June 16, 2011, 01:17:00 PM

Welcome. good delivery time on my 10' order.

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Post by: wtpops on June 16, 2011, 01:26:00 PM

You dont have to use 1/8". Here is what i use

  (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f85/wtpops/IMG_2819.jpg)

Its is thiner and i braid it. it makes for a nice look and the extra strech with the braid alows for streching around a coat.

Just thought i would thorugh out some more options for you.

Title: Re: Looking for some info.
Post by: misfire on June 16, 2011, 02:33:00 PM

wtpops, never thought of that. It looks nice! I'll keep it in mind.

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Post by: don s on June 16, 2011, 05:22:00 PM

big auction site has a few places that sell it in spools for cheap. don