DIY Rod bands

[Ian Murfin]

I've always used hair bands borrowed (stolen) from the wife. But the cheap thin ones get over stretched quickly and become useless. The thicker ones are better but are more expensive and are not so easily 'borrowed'. It's also a minor faff doubling or trippling them over so the grip the rod tightly enough.
I have come up with a simple solution involving bungee cord and sprung toggles. The best part is you can get the components for a near endless supply of rod bands for £8 from amazon. You just need to cut to cord to length, seal the ends and tie an over hand knot.

Here's a link, there are loads of similar options

Sinofort 100Pcs Toggles for Drawstrings 18 Colors Toggles for Cord Locks Spring Toggle Drawstring Toggle With 3mm*4m Black Spring Rope for Shoelaces Clothing Backpack : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Sinofort 100Pcs Toggles for Drawstrings 18 Colors Toggles for Cord Locks Spring Toggle Drawstring Toggle With 3mm*4m Black Spring Rope for Shoelaces Clothing Backpack : Amazon.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[John Newman]

Having spent about £8 a pair for the ones I am using I like the look of this.

 

[Jim Gregory]

If the don't have to be branded, you can get 10 fo 5.81 they are the 1.5" neoprene.... eBay..

 

[Graham Tremble]

Having spent about £8 a pair for the ones I am using I like the look of this.

Bought 12 bright green neoprene ones on eBay for £8.50. Work fine.
G.T.

 

[Ian Woods]

I would suggest taking a look at Temu as they have multiple colours, lengths of velcro straps etc for very little money.