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Re: Commercial recover kits versus custom

 by John Long ¦  Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:20 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Commercial recover kits versus custom ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2715

The problem with pre-sewn seat covers is they only look as good as the seat they are installed on. If your foam or padding is bad there is no seat cover that is going to look good... Or smell good for that matter. The secret to using an aftermarket seat cover is making the seat itself fill out and f...

Re: New member Making vinyl door panels

 by John Long ¦  Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:12 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: New member Making vinyl door panels ¦  Replies: 22 ¦  Views: 10981

It is good things are working out for you.

Generally your glue will not spray well out of a gun with a tip smaller than 1.8 and if you find one larger it will be fine. Harbor Freight was selling a siphon gun with a 1.8 for around $20 the last time I looked.

John

Re: How to Weld/Seal Seams on Vinyl-Coated Polyester for Dry Bags?

 by John Long ¦  Thu Jul 16, 2020 2:54 pm ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: How to Weld/Seal Seams on Vinyl-Coated Polyester for Dry Bags? ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 6833

Marine trimmers place double faced tape in their seams before sewing canvas tops. That will provide extra water proofing.

John

Re: New member Making vinyl door panels

 by John Long ¦  Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:13 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: New member Making vinyl door panels ¦  Replies: 22 ¦  Views: 10981

I have been building street rods and mild customs for 50 years and I can promise you, unless you are building a pure sow car or garage queen, it will get rained on. I drove my 7 year project to a show 3 weeks ago with no top on it yet. A pop up thunder storm caught me. It just happens. I use PhotoBu...

Re: New member Making vinyl door panels

 by John Long ¦  Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:49 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: New member Making vinyl door panels ¦  Replies: 22 ¦  Views: 10981

A couple of thoughts here. First, I think masonite will rot just as fast as plywood unless it is tempered masonite. They do make it on 1/8 but usually has to be special ordered. Secondly, your open cell foam can absorb water. You mentioned that os what your supplier had but I suspect if you check wi...

Re: Differences in presser feet

 by John Long ¦  Tue Jun 30, 2020 12:51 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Differences in presser feet ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 2416

I'm going to guess the dual toe foot he is describing is just his standard flat presser foot.

John

Re: Singer 331k105, "kicking foot"

 by John Long ¦  Mon Jun 29, 2020 7:51 pm ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: Singer 331k105, "kicking foot" ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 6411

LOL. Welcome aboard! :thumbsup:

John

Re: 1955 Chevy Belair Package Tray Replacement Material

 by John Long ¦  Wed Jun 24, 2020 2:26 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: 1955 Chevy Belair Package Tray Replacement Material ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 2369

I believe PVC would hold up. If you have doubts maybe putting 1/4" landau top foam on it would protect it from excess heat.

John

Re: baker clips? vs hog rings

 by John Long ¦  Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:13 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: baker clips? vs hog rings ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 1652

Not only will hog rings not hold the springs tight enough, they will leave sharp points in places you don't want them. I have, in a pinch, wrapped spring or border wire splices with baling wire tightly, though I don't recommend it.

John

Re: Door Panel Question

 by John Long ¦  Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:25 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Door Panel Question ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 3436

Yes. That would not be a problem.

John

Re: Door Panel Question

 by John Long ¦  Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:34 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Door Panel Question ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 3436

I think I might look into making that panel out of 16ga aluminum. The panel appears to be flat other than the roll at the top which could be formed in it.

John

Re: Paint Guns on sale at Canadian Tire

 by John Long ¦  Sat May 30, 2020 9:38 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Paint Guns on sale at Canadian Tire ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 3248

At that price you can afford to try drilling out the cap some. Just be sure you don't go bigger than the needle... You will be in trouble. After all what, is the worst that can happen? You have to skip a night out to dinner to make up the forty bucks. I am in the states so cheap Harbor Fright guns a...

Re: Paint Guns on sale at Canadian Tire

 by John Long ¦  Sat May 30, 2020 3:09 am ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Paint Guns on sale at Canadian Tire ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 3248

While my French is non existent it looks like the add says it is a 1.4 mm in one place and a 1.8 in another. For glue 1.8 would be best. It might be wise to double check the cap size though I have been told they can be drilled out.

John

Re: How do you get off "stapler"?

 by John Long ¦  Sun May 17, 2020 8:21 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: How do you get off "stapler"? ¦  Replies: 19 ¦  Views: 8552

I would take the tape off. Your machine does not need to be protected. It is built to take ten times the punishment you are going to give it for years. My concern is the bottom layer of material needs to slide freely so the feed dog can move it at the same speed as the top layer. If you add the fric...

Re: What kind of fastener is this?

 by John Long ¦  Sat May 16, 2020 8:15 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: What kind of fastener is this? ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2074

That is referred to as a hog ring and is probably the single most common method of attaching seat covers.

John

Re: Need help, Servo cs3001 with needle positioner

 by John Long ¦  Mon May 11, 2020 11:09 pm ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: Need help, Servo cs3001 with needle positioner ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 4014

@luis_upholstery My motor is a SewQuiet 5000. The speed control mechanism is behind the end cap of the motor. To open it up does not involve getting into anything electrical. I wish I could tell you if other brands are similar but I can't.

John Long

Re: Galvanized or stainless steel

 by John Long ¦  Sun May 10, 2020 6:57 pm ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Galvanized or stainless steel ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2922

Stainless is forever! Galvanized is acceptable for furniture and auto but if you are doing anything that will see moisture stainless is the only thing to use. That includes convertible tops, patio furniture, etc, etc.

John Long

Re: What are the must watch upholstery videos?

 by John Long ¦  Sun May 10, 2020 2:13 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: What are the must watch upholstery videos? ¦  Replies: 13 ¦  Views: 7508

I took John's complete course back when he had a special on it but even if you never do anything but marine work, you will not regret taking the complete course. Example, You may never do a door panel on a car but his door panel course will teach you how to pattern a hard panel. How to use ABS panel...

The servo motors I am familiar with are controlled by an electronic eye. The foot pedal operates a "vane" which interrupts the light. The less light the faster the motor runs. I suspect your linkage may not be returning all the way, there is dirt blocking the light, or the vane has come lo...

Re: Walking foot for beginners

 by John Long ¦  Thu May 07, 2020 3:22 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Walking foot for beginners ¦  Replies: 10 ¦  Views: 9120

@TedP Is giving good advice. A good used compound feed machine is a better investment any day than a new walking foot machine that does not have needle feed. I mentioned here recently, I started with a Walker Mini Brute 25 years ago and found out pretty quickly how much it limited what I could do. ...

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