MFG rebuild getting started pics

[sphelps]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

I kinda half way sewed up the mock up on the bottom end just to see how it would slide over on the wood base .

I did not have to cut it to get it to slide on but it did tear on one corner a little ..

I promise that the real seats will look 10 times better .. Hopefully !

 

[Trooper82]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

maybe put you a sem around that edge all the way around the opening? I'd think that would toughen it up so the real thing doesn't rip...but then you might not have as much 'give' either...I'd be right proud to be able to do what you are doing...looks great to me..

 

[sphelps]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Thanks Troop I think I may do Wood,s trick using the plastic banding along the edge to beef it up a little. It,s tucked under pretty far so I don,t think you will really see it ..

Not much to update but here is how I am making the top and side panels. Pre-sewn then cut using a template for the whole piece..I think I will just cut one out and then make a seat just to make sure it works well before I cut the rest..

Anyone have some tomato sauce for all this spaghetti ?

Cutting all the piping strips are a real pita !
This is all the vinyl I have left .

Gunna be real close on the green but should have plenty of the white for the jump seats.. I still have to cut a few strips of green to sew one half of the velcro on to but I may use white because it should not be seen ..

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

I remember those Piping Strip cutting Days!!! I hated it too!!!! I really like the banding it works Well!!! Test seat turned out pretty good, I'm still a bit confused on your method for attaching but Hey I'm old and confused most of the time these days!!!!:redface:

 

[Trooper82]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

That is alot of piping material!

How did you cut the strips? Scissors, wheel...pull it through a blade?

 

[sphelps]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

I ripped it with scissors . Learned that trick on an old confused okie ,s video ..

 

[sphelps]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

I remember those Piping Strip cutting Days!!! I hated it too!!!! I really like the banding it works Well!!! Test seat turned out pretty good, I'm still a bit confused on your method for attaching but Hey I'm old and confused most of the time these days!!!!:redface:

Are you talking about the attachment of the vinyl to the wood ? I guess SS staples or maybe brass tacks thru the banding.
The hamster in my head is has been working overtime on these seats .. I know he,s ready for a break ..:facepalm:

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Nope, I'm talking about how you're planning on attaching to the bottom. I'm not clear based on the picture and the layout of the vinyl in the pics.

 

[Decker83]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Just dropping in to see what's up. Really can't help with the sewing but what I have seen looks good.
Looking forward to seeing the first seat done.

 

[sphelps]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

The seat backs will be a slip cover with a velcro flap to close the bottom. Just going to use the same flat felled seam to attach the flaps with the velcro to the front and back panels.. Does that make since ?

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Alrighty then!!! See, I told you I was just an Old Confused OKIE!!!!

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Are you talking about the attachment of the vinyl to the wood ? I guess SS staples or maybe brass tacks thru the banding.

Might consider monel staples, rust/stain proof, not stain-less steel

 

[GT1000000]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

+1^^^^on the Monel Staples...

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Seems you too were keeping it close to the vest......


Alright then:

HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY!!!

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Only 14 more to go and you'll be an OLD FART like me!!!! Happy Belated B-Day, Mr. Phelps!!!!

 

[Pmccraney]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Just checkin in... I'll join the b-day wishes as well....

Looks like you are mastering yet another skill... I just don't have the energy to learn to sew, but I think it will be cool that you can say that did everything in your boat (literally every stitch, bolt and wire) by yourself....

Florida's got 12-month boating weather - when is our splash?

 

[GT1000000]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Geez, am I glad I decided to check in...

Once again, late to the party...

OH well, better late than never...:redface:

 

[Trooper82]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

One more.....Happy Bday SP!

 

[Decker83]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Wow another year bites the dust. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! Hope it was a good day for you.

 

[sphelps]

Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics

Thanks so much guys I appreciate all the b-day wishes ! I think when I hit 50 I,m gunna start counting backwards ..
As far as a splash date . I sure hope it,s before the end of the year .. This November will be 1 yr since I started working on her..
Just been doing things as I can afford to do them. Life stuff seems to slow ya down .
Thanks again everyone!