Dog bones (not for rat terriers)

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

It seems the rubbers wear fast and then they rattle. Has anyone ever tried to make some out of Teflon? I think if you could find a ball the right size, you could cut it in two and hollow them out! What do you think? A possibility, or too much junk food at bedtime? Chuck

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Looks like it's just you & me,Chuck. I don't know either Are you the "Chuck" AKA Charlie Brown?? My full name is Buster T. Brown

 

[QGolden]

I dunno' I 'spose you could, but the rubbers are pretty inexpensive .

 

[BrianM]

I think a lot of the rubber wear is just lack of lubrication. I installed mine using dielectric grease, so they can move rather than just being flexed constantly. This was the only lube I have on hand that won't degrade rubber.

 

[Mitch//pa]

dog bones i like them

parker in battle gear

 

[Chuck Sea/Tac]

I think a lot of the rubber wear is just lack of lubrication. I installed mine using dielectric grease, so they can move rather than just being flexed constantly. This was the only lube I have on hand that won't degrade rubber.

I have some de-ox which is to stop aluminum and copper electrical connections from corroding. Is that what you are talking about?

 

[BrianM]

I have some de-ox which is to stop aluminum and copper electrical connections from corroding. Is that what you are talking about?

No. It's a clear, silicone based grease used to stop corrosion on electromechanical connections, like connectors & switch contacts. It can be found at any autoparts store. Another similar product is "Molykote" by Dow Corning. This is used to lubricate O-rings for domestic water filters.

Brian

 

[QGolden]

My favorite is a product that Pool Suply stores sell, manufactured by Hayward, it is called Jacks 427. I actually met the guy who developed it. He named it after his Corvette, it had a 427ci engine in it. Lube the ball, then put the rubber on it you will get a lot more life from them.