backer rod

[Syk0 Mauler]

how thick do i need to buy my backer rod
i was thining 1" or 7/8"
is this good size?
ifound it online

http://www.bestmaterials.com/Backer_Rod.as...CFRQYsgodWwfltA

 

[Kspred]

We have a mask that we used backer rod for, got it all from Home Depot. We used 1", 3/4" and 5/8" rod instead of going all 1 size.

 

[nightslayer666]

i agree, dont use all 1inch backer rod, I did on my mask and it kinda looks weird.---Joe

 

[MisserCraig]

We have a mask that we used backer rod for, got it all from Home Depot. We used 1", 3/4" and 5/8" rod instead of going all 1 size.

what section of the store did you find it in? i looked all over HD for that stuff a few weeks ago and didn't find squat.

 

[Kspred]

I'm pretty sure it was in the plumbing area, where the pvc piping and fittings were. They are in coiled up plastic bags. Ask a store dude/dudette if you can't find them. First time looking I spent 15 mins wandering around (cuz, i'm a guy and don't ask directions/help), but finally had to ask someone to point me in the right way.

 

[MisserCraig]

I'm pretty sure it was in the plumbing area, where the pvc piping and fittings were. They are in coiled up plastic bags. Ask a store dude/dudette if you can't find them. First time looking I spent 15 mins wandering around (cuz, i'm a guy and don't ask directions/help), but finally had to ask someone to point me in the right way.

cool, thanks for the tip. how much should i expect to spend on getting enough dreads for my mask? ie, how many bags?

 

[Kspred]

I think each size came in 25ft or 50ft increments. 1 bag of the 25ft for each of the aformentioned sizes was quite sufficient. I want to say the bags were 4.99 each, but with all the numbers running around my head it could be + or - a dollar.

 

[Syk0 Mauler]

yeah decided to do half of the dreads in 1" a quarter in 7/8" and another quarter in 3/4"

 

[Mortal Immortal]

I think the dreads look better when they taper from 3/4 down for the large ones and use 1/2 and 1/4 for the rest.

 

[Bovine13]

I'm pretty sure it was in the plumbing area, where the pvc piping and fittings were. They are in coiled up plastic bags. Ask a store dude/dudette if you can't find them. First time looking I spent 15 mins wandering around (cuz, i'm a guy and don't ask directions/help), but finally had to ask someone to point me in the right way.

It is used to fill gaps for painting, caulking, etc. Its those respected departments. I use it everyday in my field of work. I can help get it if anyone has problems finding it. I have a warehouse with all types and sizes.

 

[Phantom]

when ordering it, what kind should I be getting? Soft? Closed cell, open cell??