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Kneeling Roll Filler
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:38 pm
by silentfury214
What would you guys recommend as a good kneeling roll filler. I started with the stock stuff from Champions Choice (shredded rubber), but was then told that plastic "pellets" are better by the CMP. Now, at the Olympic Trials, I heard that something like sawdust is the best. Just curious.
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:08 pm
by little_doodie
plastic beads..
Most definately.
some craft shops have them and they are used for in-jection molding.
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 8:24 pm
by EJ
Grass seeds, rice
Heavy but works well.
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:30 pm
by 1813benny
EJ wrote:Grass seeds, rice
Heavy but works well.
They work well, but attract rodents if you keep your gear in the garage.
The other issue is if you travel internationally, seeds are often not allowed.
I have found plastic pellets for injection molds worked best for me.
Ken
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:27 pm
by EJ
1813benny wrote:They work well, but attract rodents if you keep your gear in the garage.
How long do you have to leave the bag for that to happen? :)
1813benny wrote:
The other issue is if you travel internationally, seeds are often not allowed.
Good point! would rice still work since it's dry?
I personally don't like plastic pellets, they don't form around the ankle the way I like which the seeds do. But that's only my opinion and wouldn't apply to most people
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:52 pm
by little_doodie
plastic beads do not compress much, they do not break down, and i don't want to tell you what happens if rice or seeds get wet. plastic beads are a perminant solution.
the roll will always be the same size unless the outer material breaks down.
Beads
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:33 pm
by GCSInc
There are beads in every size, shape, color you can imigine. Nothing is better than plastic (injection mold) beads.[/img]
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:25 pm
by silentfury214
can you just get them at a craft store like hobby lobby?
Not really at a craft store...
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2012 2:13 pm
by GCSInc
Any plant that makes plastic products will normally use the injection mold process. Beads / resins have to change for color, density, etc... There is a lot of waste, spillage, excess, and you can normally get the floor sweepings for free. I picked up about 26 tons from a factory that was changing product lines and all they wanted was a letter for the IRS to write it off their taxes. Normal cost is about 50 cents per pound.