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    Austin Lundquist
    Member

    @alundquist

    Hello, modding my osprey exos to a roll top, where could I get the thin plastic strips to put through the top? Also, where is a good place to buy a buckle? Thanks!

    #1971251
    Angus A.
    BPL Member

    @mangus7175

    Locale: http://theshadedtrail.blogspot.com

    This is where I buy all my plastic buckles and other stuff from – http://www.backwoodsdaydreamer.com/products-page/

    For the roll top, I just used the plastic from an old notebook and cut it to shape. If it's not long enough, you can overlap the ends and just tape it…since it'll be covered by fabric, it shouldn't matter.

    #1971264
    Javan Dempsey
    Member

    @jdempsey

    Locale: The-Stateless-Society

    HDPE gallon jugs are a quick and easy source of good plastic. Cut a strip vertically from the bottom to the top. A heat gun, hair dryer, or oven on 250ish, will relax the plastic, place something flat and heavy on top to straighten while it cools.

    Recycling code for HDPE is "2", found on the bottom of the container btw.

    ;)

    #1971267
    And E
    Spectator

    @lunchandynner

    Locale: Pacific Northwest

    If you have a TAP plastics near by, they have a huge selection of plastic you can buy, including hdpe, abs, etc etc.

    But as others have said, just recycle :)

    #1971270
    Daniel Pittman
    Spectator

    @pitsy

    Locale: Central Texas

    Fat zip-ties from a bike shop. Lots of bikes come packed from the factory with foam padding attached to the frame with fat zip-ties. Just call a shop and ask the bike-builder to save a few long ones for you.

    #1971273
    Dustin Short
    BPL Member

    @upalachango

    similar to the fat zip ties are the packing straps used on large cardboard boxes. Most are too thin but you can usually find some thicker ones.

    #1971276
    Javan Dempsey
    Member

    @jdempsey

    Locale: The-Stateless-Society

    +1 Dustin, great use of packing straps, perfect size and thickness.

    #1971323
    Austin Lundquist
    Member

    @alundquist

    Thanks guys! Ill
    Keep my eye out for something than

    #1971545
    Maris L
    BPL Member

    @ablaut

    Flexible cutting board? You can find them for cheap in stores or online, and there are varying thicknesses and sizes to tailor for your needs.

    #1971604
    Jared Baker
    BPL Member

    @simply_light

    Locale: Midwest, US

    +2 Dustin

    I keep an eye out for the wider ones (+ 1/2"). A great source is copy paper boxes (although many paper manufactures have begun using super thin straps and not the heavier duty ones) and a lot of appliance boxes. If you have any stores or delivery centers close by that sell and deliver appliances, they probably have a dumpster full of straps.

    #1971923
    Kevin Beeden
    BPL Member

    @captain_paranoia

    Locale: UK

    Take a large PET soda bottle (2 litre or thereabouts). Cut a spiral strip from the sidewall.

    That's it…

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