DIY pin point protectors (AKA Pinmoors)
03-26-2012, 04:27 PM
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DIY pin point protectors (AKA Pinmoors)
One day I was in my DH's workshop and saw a bag with a roll of caulking backer rod in it. This is a 1/2" X20 ft. roll of a spongy plastic like material that is used to fill large gaps before you caulk so you don't have to use so much caulk. Since we had had it for a long time, he said I could have it. I chopped it up into
1/2" to 3/4" pieces. Out of a 20 ft. roll I figure I got about 320 to 480 pieces. Not nearly as pretty as Pinmoors, but at $3.48 for a 20 ft. roll of backer rod vs. 50 Pinmoors for $19.48, well, I figure "pretty is as pretty does." I checked Home Depot's web site, and $3.48 is what they charge for a 20 ft. roll. Here are some pictures so you know what I mean:
1/2" to 3/4" pieces. Out of a 20 ft. roll I figure I got about 320 to 480 pieces. Not nearly as pretty as Pinmoors, but at $3.48 for a 20 ft. roll of backer rod vs. 50 Pinmoors for $19.48, well, I figure "pretty is as pretty does." I checked Home Depot's web site, and $3.48 is what they charge for a 20 ft. roll. Here are some pictures so you know what I mean:
03-26-2012, 04:34 PM
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Oh, I love that. I have been wanted to buy pinmoors, but think they are pretty expensive. I was sure somwhere there was something I could use to make my own. Now I know how. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Will be getting some on my next trip to town to shop.
03-26-2012, 05:34 PM
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Great idea! You never know what you'll find out in the workshop that can move into the sewing room. I'm going to look for a package the next time I get dragged into the Home Depot Store with my husband.
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