davo Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Anybody recommend what thickness or type of metal to use to construct some home made floaters? Also where you can buy the stuff!! Had a look at some on the forum that have been made allready and am feeling all inspired to have a crack myself. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulltimeshooter Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Where can you get the stuff been wanting to make some myself B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Go to the craft and DIY section home page and 15 topics below this one,at the moment,you will find many answers. B) Why,oh why do I do it?? ............or you could have tried a SEARCH,up there at the top of the page,between HELP and MEMBERS.I would have put a link for you but decided this would be less easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Not that I'm spitting ma dummy oot, but! Think you will find H d, I did mention I had looked at the forums allready. I concede the point ref the size of wire/rod used as it is clearly stated in the relevant post, but still doesnt say what type of rod used, mild steel, treated springy steel, is there even such a thing? Does it matter what type, who knows, I don't thats why I asked!! Just thought if it was to soft it would tend to bend too much, does it? Or does the softer stuff impart more movement giving a more natural look, I haven't used floaters before so again I don't know. Also still dont know where to source the stuff......or how much it comes in at, is it worth the hassle? does it work out that much cheaper in the end? I realise some questions keep cropping up again and again but aint that what keeps the forums alive? Surely newly joined members should feel at ease to ask for help and info or am I missing something. Apologise if this reply comes over as a tad abrasive, it isn't intended that way just wanted to get my point accross and that I saw you're post as a bit of a cheap shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 I got a pair from our sponsors. They work well and you can adjust for height and spring effect with ease. There was a problem with the pigeons turning upside down but I made me own collets and that sorted the problem. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno 357 Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Anybody recommend what thickness or type of metal to use to construct some home made floaters? Also where you can buy the stuff!! Had a look at some on the forum that have been made allready and am feeling all inspired to have a crack myself. Thanks. 6mm spring steel is adequate for floaters/bouncers Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 i bought one from ebay 10 quid posted to thee door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davo Posted September 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Decided to buy a couple off the sponsor, ordered them today, once I've got them I will have a better idea how to make more if req. Thanks all . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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