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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Detail Work, Rigging, Fittings, Figures Etc. => Topic started by: jviewing on March 19, 2008, 11:40:46 am

Title: Black elastic rigging cord
Post by: jviewing on March 19, 2008, 11:40:46 am
Hi, does anyone know where I can source some 0.5mm black elastic rigging cord?

Title: Re: Black elastic rigging cord
Post by: DickyD on March 19, 2008, 11:54:21 am
4D Model Shops Ltd

http://www.yellowcatshop.co.uk/shop/default.asp?clientid=14&gid=4dmod&viewstate=32769&tabcatid=3500106&subcatid=3500124
Title: Re: Black elastic rigging cord
Post by: 6705russell on March 19, 2008, 12:55:13 pm
Also the HobbyCraft shops, they sell it for making elasticated bangles/necklaces etc. 

Russ
Title: Re: Black elastic rigging cord
Post by: chas on March 19, 2008, 01:01:58 pm
Hi dicky,
         I just started another thread about my problems with droopy rigging then I saw this post. I've not heard of this stuff for rigging, what's it like? and does it stay taught?
   Thanks
      Chas
Title: Re: Black elastic rigging cord
Post by: Guy Bagley on March 19, 2008, 03:56:02 pm
its called shearing elastic, , if you get the more manmade stuff ( less elastic in it- but stronger) you can run a naked flame along the cord with a cigarette lighter or candle flame and it shrinks/ tightens up
Title: Re: Black elastic rigging cord
Post by: Colin Bishop on March 19, 2008, 04:17:27 pm
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shearing

I've always heard it referred to as shirring elastic. I have used it in the past and it lasted quite well. See: http://www.sewessential.co.uk/Category.asp?CategoryID=457&NumPerPage=5&Page=1
Title: Re: Black elastic rigging cord
Post by: jviewing on March 19, 2008, 05:32:27 pm
Hi, Thanks for all your help

Jeremy
Title: Re: Black elastic rigging cord
Post by: FishdockBob on July 12, 2008, 10:25:04 pm
Shearing elastic can be bought at most haberdasherie,s.
Title: Re: Black elastic rigging cord
Post by: Faraday's Cage on July 13, 2008, 09:34:14 am
I use a product called Stretch Magic. Its described as a plastic elastic. and available in 0.5, 0.7 and 1.0mm in either black or clear. It doesnt have a fabric outer sheath so wont fray. Available from http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk/beadstringingthreads.html (http://www.mailorder-beads.co.uk/beadstringingthreads.html).

I've used it on the fwd handrails of my mini Trent lifeboat.

FC