I've been reading through some posts here on and off for years. I just now tracked down how to join if I have one of the email clients that sadly disagrees with the website's verification process so now I can post!
I'm in the middle of building a skeeball game from scratch. THe amount of helpful drawings, measurements, ideas, and photos I've found here already has been incredible.
One thing I haven't seen (and it's possible I've missed some good ideas) is a way to make DIY target rings for skeeball. The white rubber rings. From what I've read, they were originally made custom by goodyear.
Obivously the most accurate solution is to buy an old set, but I really want to stick to the DIY theme. I'm making a video about this, and the DIY theme is one I'm trying to stay with.
So is there a source of white rubber that works for this? Floor mats? Tiles? Extra-thick wall baseboard? I really want something rubbery to both take the impact of the balls, and to not damage the balls themselves. It's fine if it's the wrong shape, I can cut and bend it. But I haven't found a good solution yet.
Thank you!