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Procuring alternative rubber bands
I am doing research for this answer from time to time and this answer is going to be updated as I learn new things. Feel free to suggest edits or post your own answer if you have better information.
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Identifying a K'nex-like piece
It is Micro K'NEX
It's a 40mm Grey Rod and here it is for sale on two unofficial K'nex reseller sites:
https://www.knexusergroup.org.uk/en/info_K509522.html
https://knexreplacementparts.com/product/...
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Examples of LEGO Rubber Bands Used For Friction Enclosure?
I personally would steer clear of a "cookie jar" setup. The very suggestion of it's inherent qualities suggests something that wasn't meant to transport, but rather sit on a solid counter. The ...
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What do the 'X' and 'K' codes mean for rubber bands?
The prefix 'x' means that the element design-ID used by LEGO is not known or was not known at the time it was entered into the Peeron database (www.Peeron.com).
If a design-ID is known, the people who ...
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Are silicone rubber bands safe for LEGO?
Silicone does not appear to be safe with ABS plastic
This sounded like a good idea to me since silicone works well in other extreme circumstances like baking, but the quick research I've done says ...
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Is there a good alternative for Lego elastic/rubber bands?
Seeing that the bands are quite cheap on Bricklink, the best option is to buy original ones. They are guaranteed to have the proper dimensions, elasticity and friction. Maybe buy more to have spares ...
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How can I prevent rubber bands disintegrating?
In addition to exposure to heat and UV light (as highlighted in the linked question):
Temperature fluctuations can cause the rubber to expand and contract which will weaken the rubber.
Certain ...
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