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Re: Building seats

 by BigRig ¦  Fri Jan 03, 2025 3:26 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Building seats ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 2862

I am just happy it is your plane. You would have little time unless that bird is out of service.

Re: K-Grip

 by BigRig ¦  Fri Jan 03, 2025 3:25 am ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: K-Grip ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 3865

My concerns are with the overspray and sticky residue. I have tried the Weldwood and it is favorable.

Re: Building seats

 by BigRig ¦  Mon Dec 30, 2024 4:26 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Building seats ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 2862

It should and if you are pattern making then keep adjusting and all will be good.

K-Grip

 by BigRig ¦  Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:57 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: K-Grip ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 3865

It sprays well but lacks industrial strength and is sticky as all heck and stays sticky. Anybody using this with the same concerns? I may be applying wrong but I do not have the surface to surface strength I was hoping for.

Re: Building seats

 by BigRig ¦  Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:54 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Building seats ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 2862

Uuuugh they want the change in the foam dont they? I think the current design is great but I always look at jobs as them coming back in a few years for recovering. I advise against gluing covers down unless you are happy steaming them off and dealing with the solvents in the steam. They are happy to...

Re: sewing machine for car upholstery

 by BigRig ¦  Sun Dec 29, 2024 4:02 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: sewing machine for car upholstery ¦  Replies: 61 ¦  Views: 61488

@John, nice site he has for advertising eh?

Re: What is this fill

 by BigRig ¦  Sun Dec 29, 2024 4:01 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: What is this fill ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 1020

I have encountered the same thing and do thik it is horse hair.

Re: HELP!

 by BigRig ¦  Sun Dec 29, 2024 3:55 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: HELP! ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1377

It sounds like you were hopingto wrap that seat. In that case you may want to try a 4 way stretch material. Morbern Alsport may be an option. Otherwise you are going to have to cut and sew.

Re: Boat project

 by BigRig ¦  Mon Sep 02, 2024 5:03 am ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Boat project ¦  Replies: 21 ¦  Views: 11277

@Revv Up Titan is Central Sewings Brand out of Edmonton.

Re: Fabric for listing wire channel and source for listing wire

 by BigRig ¦  Mon Sep 02, 2024 4:59 am ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Fabric for listing wire channel and source for listing wire ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 1518

I use denim mostly buddy and can the wire. If the seat ages 30 years the fabric will rot and the the wire will help hold the cover on but I do not see too much worry NOT using wire.

Re: Material for seat sling in a Piper Cub

 by BigRig ¦  Mon Sep 02, 2024 4:57 am ¦  Forum: Aviation ¦  Topic: Material for seat sling in a Piper Cub ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 3004

@Barks1876 PM me to talk about aviation fabrics.

The cheapest fabrics will not be top coated. I am with Adam12 on all the brands he suggested have ran through 1000's of yards of all sorts of materials and you get what you pay for.

Re: Pattern Making

 by BigRig ¦  Mon Sep 02, 2024 4:53 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Pattern Making ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 2626

No do not iron the patterns

Re: Upper layer 2way stretch vinyl bunching

 by BigRig ¦  Mon Sep 02, 2024 4:52 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Upper layer 2way stretch vinyl bunching ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 1092

Where are you getting the 02way stretch iformation from? It may be standard material and your threadtension must be off.

Re: Recaril MArine Fabric Good/Bad?

 by BigRig ¦  Thu Aug 08, 2024 5:00 am ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Recaril MArine Fabric Good/Bad? ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 1675

@Adam12 , Thanks for the confidence. I recently did a project with Tempostest and was sitting on the fence with this.

Re: Help upholstering my grandma's historical couch

 by BigRig ¦  Wed Aug 07, 2024 1:02 pm ¦  Forum: Furniture ¦  Topic: Help upholstering my grandma's historical couch ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 1549

You have many years experience?

Re: Industrial Sewing Machine

 by BigRig ¦  Tue Aug 06, 2024 1:07 pm ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Industrial Sewing Machine ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 13684

I go with what Jimmie Joe says. Despite favorites and brand history when you need service and parts in a commercial operation you cannot have down time waiting for months.

Recaril MArine Fabric Good/Bad?

 by BigRig ¦  Tue Aug 06, 2024 1:26 am ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Recaril MArine Fabric Good/Bad? ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 1675

I am needed to order 64 yards of fabric for a large outdoor cover on a huge structure. I am trying to make this the best I can and was looking at Recaril Fabric. Are there any good, bad or ugly reviews on this?

Re: 67 mustang won best in show at the car show

 by BigRig ¦  Thu Jul 18, 2024 2:09 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 67 mustang won best in show at the car show ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 1977

@missgee , I am proud too! Beautiful

2024 Alternatives to WaveApps

 by BigRig ¦  Wed Jul 17, 2024 6:14 am ¦  Forum: Business ¦  Topic: 2024 Alternatives to WaveApps ¦  Replies: 0 ¦  Views: 2782

I like the platform but it has now become that I need to become a Pro member to send receipts. I cannot find a contact number or e-mail to call and talk to any live person so am looking for advise on a new site.

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