Where do I find valve stems for inflatables?

Posted by Kyle on: Nov 8th 2008 10:54:01 pm

Here is what I want to do:  All I want is to glue a valve stem (just like the valve stem on an inner tube)into a latex inflatable, for example, an inflatable pillow made of latex.  Where on earth can I find a valve stem...

Forrest, March 17th 2014 4:17:33 pm

I would try ebay or automotive supply warehouse's, I have cut them out of old bicycle inner tubes before, they...

Kyle, July 22nd 2009 1:15:02 pm

Thank you very much for the information!

well ventilated area

Posted by karine on: Nov 2nd 2008 8:27:29 pm

As you all know, working with latex requires a well ventilated area. Summer is gone in my area , so I can no longer open all my windows and doors when I use the glue and the solvent to clean the surface and the whole...

Michael, November 6th 2008 2:11:43 pm

I would advise keeping a top on your adhesive as much as you can.  That will keep any fumes down, and  I...

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George, December 17th 2008 1:31:36 am

how big should the blade on rotary cutter be? 20mm? 45mm? 60 mm?

glue

Posted by karine on: Jul 20th 2008 4:06:49 pm

hello!   I went to Canadian tire yesterday and asked for solvent based glue...They sold me Contact Cement from LePage , I also bought contact cement cleaner/thinner from Lepage. Will this product work on latex properly? If...

dalh2755, July 6th 2014 5:13:16 pm

rubber cement works well, and you can find it all over in canada

Vac bed

Posted by guest on: Apr 27th 2008 2:10:33 am

for a latex vac bed what would the best thickness to use?

Mouchroom, September 21st 2008 3:15:41 pm

Popular sites like vacbed.com use .35 mm.  I would imagine a thin .30 mm or even .20 mm thickness would work...

guest, May 22nd 2008 3:20:14 am

I would recommend that the best trade off between sensitivity and durability would be a .40mm or .50mm guage...