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philihun
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11 Jan 2017 : 18:15:30
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Hi all, thought i'd waste a bit of data whilst things are quiet. My canopy on my 27 needed a couple of new windows, now the missus said by a new canopy but the new ones look about as strong as a tesco bag for life. Mine feel like it's made out of sailcloth so i bought some 0.5 clear pvc £10 and fitted my own using an automatic awl. This great bit of gear is time consuming but you soon get the hang of it. I also have fitted 2 new marine zips in 3 hours, they were 4 quid each on e bay and also repaired quite a lot of frayed and broken stitching. Finished job depends on your own neatness but it uses 1 mm waxed thread and will never ever come apart. They are on E bay and come from America for under £20. Some might laugh and some may shake their head but someone WILL save a lot of money.(osborne automatic awl).
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IanM
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Jan 2017 : 15:40:42
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Nothing wrong with saving a few quid.
Some years ago we had our canopy windows replaced and the seams restitched by someone the local boatyard directed us to. Can't remember the exact cost but it was very reasonable, the standard was good and it was much, much less than a replacement canopy. The only inconvenience was improvising some rain protection for the week or so that the canopy was away. |
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cliveshep
Thailand
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Posted - 14 Jan 2017 : 02:58:42
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You're going to hate me now Phil, you don't need the bobbin element, just the awl as you pull the stitches tight by hand anyway.
TWO standard sewing awls from China - free postage world-wide - 99p on e-bay. Waxed thread from £1.65 per 88 metre any colour size 0.8mm.
You Tube has lots of "How To" videos on hand stitching with awls and waxed string threads.
But the whole idea is a really good "heads up" for members as canopy repairs always come up and 99p plus loads of patience and spare time still beats paying thousands for an industrial leather sewing machine or paying an upholsterer if you are on a tight budget. Well done that man!
Finally living the dream!
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philihun
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 Jan 2017 : 17:54:50
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I did look at the cheap one's Clive but to be fair the quality of the yank one is good and with a bit of fiddling is easy to set up. I do not buy their thread it;s too dear so i buy the cheap Chinese thread and reload the bobbin. With the straight needle in you could probably put a patch on a tyre without discomfort.lol
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cliveshep
Thailand
1324 Posts |
Posted - 16 Jan 2017 : 01:42:56
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Yeah but it would still leak air LOL
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Twigglet
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Jan 2017 : 17:40:31
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Thanks for the infio as I am waiting on a quote to replace the door window panels at the moment so really great to know I can replace them myself if the quote is ubber expensive  |
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philihun
United Kingdom
283 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2017 : 18:39:41
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Think Diy not Design award and save a few quid. If it's Gas, Electric (240) or petrol seek advise.otherwise If you take 6 attempts to get it right you will still save money against a Swindereler.
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IanM
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20 Jan 2017 : 19:00:25
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Another thing worth exploring are the automotive guys. I had a heavy-duty pick-up truck tonneau cover restitched by a chap in Peterborough who specialises in repairing/replacing soft-tops and upholstery on classic cars.
So I parked my scabby, rusty pick-up truck between the TVR and the other small expensive shiny thing and squeezed past the stacks of leather, vinyl and whatever and the nice chappie charged me about £15 to redo about 25 foot of double stitching with his industrial sewing machine. |
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