> Was reading a recent thread about how we all scrounge for tools,
> often in the strangest places. I have another "gold mine"
> to tap for getting a large supply of squeegee material.

> The plastic slats from window treatment vertical blinds (especailly
> for sliding patio doors, large picture windows, etc.) can give you
> 7'+ long strips of readily trimmable squeegee material. Many slat
> designs have a slightly rounded "rib" as edge treatment.
> This is great for helping hold/guide a pool of epoxy during the "skimming"
> step. You can easily cut the slats to any shape with a scissors.

> Suggest contacting local schools, hospitals, office buildings,
> etc. that have many windows and are often replacing/redecorating.
> If/when you find a remodeling going on, you'll walk away with enough
> squeegee material (and a myriad of other possible uses) to last for
> years. another possible or probable source is a local window treatment retailer or installer blinds are shipped with extra vanes and we used to just discard them until i found what good putty knives they make