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Friction and Trackballs

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11-01-2008, 09:49

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Re: Friction and Trackballs

Ok, we've found the ubermaterial... Red gasket rubber from the local hardware store acts like sharkskin gloves on a football -- it's *fantastic*, cheap, durable, and easy to replace.

Life = good.

Thanks for the ideas, all!

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