Posted by Beachballs on November 22, 1998 at 11:49:26:
In Reply to: inexspensive ball weights posted by jj on November 21, 1998 at 19:00:05:
Hello JJ. Here is my very inexpensive way to make my own ball weights. I buy surgical latex tubing in different sizes. (1/4", 3/8", 1/2" etc... diameter) I then cut it to whatever length I need so that it will just stretch around my ball sac above the balls. I then cut a 1/2" length of dowel rod and glue it in one end. Then I fill it with lead shot, or lead balls the same diameter or slightly larger then the inside diameter of the tubing, insert the other end of the dowel rod in the open end and glue it, forming a ring. The surgical tubing will stretch over the balls and stay comfortably in place. If I want more weight I simply add another ring of tubing. I find that 54 caliber lead balls from a hunting supply store in 1/2" tubing works the best. $10 dollars worth of materials will make all the weight you can stand. Happy hanging, Beachballs.