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Re: First Auto Upholstery Project

 by BigRig ¦  Thu Apr 09, 2026 1:14 am ¦  Forum: Show Off Your Projects ¦  Topic: First Auto Upholstery Project ¦  Replies: 8 ¦  Views: 27642

Excellent work. I love that Morbern as well.

Re: The Boat Canvas University Opinions

 by BigRig ¦  Mon Mar 30, 2026 3:51 am ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: The Boat Canvas University Opinions ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2813

You already have woodworking skills. Honestly do not be :rage: but once you start doing sewing andcover work you will be flooded with calls for furniture. You would have to invest in nothing then at all.

Re: Cutting the topstitching of a pleated panel

 by BigRig ¦  Mon Mar 30, 2026 3:47 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Cutting the topstitching of a pleated panel ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 6573

@ValerieJean, you need to get some crazy glue. If you are nervous about it unravelling a drop on the cut thread will hold it in place.

Re: Alternatives to DAP Landau Top & Trim Adhesive??

 by BigRig ¦  Sun Mar 29, 2026 4:07 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Alternatives to DAP Landau Top & Trim Adhesive?? ¦  Replies: 11 ¦  Views: 23842

@r10554, it is available but you need commercial accounts with suppliers to access it. How much spraying are you planning on doing?

Re: Cutting the topstitching of a pleated panel

 by BigRig ¦  Sun Mar 29, 2026 4:05 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Cutting the topstitching of a pleated panel ¦  Replies: 7 ¦  Views: 6573

Good question and always a thought I have too. However work ha never returned with thread unravelling so maybe somebody else has some insight into this @ John.

Re: Plastic interior parts

 by BigRig ¦  Mon Feb 16, 2026 2:23 pm ¦  Forum: Aviation ¦  Topic: Plastic interior parts ¦  Replies: 6 ¦  Views: 18913

I would put the carpet on the door panels. No matter what that paint will scratch and look like hell over time and it wont take long.

Re: Spray Adhesive ???

 by BigRig ¦  Mon Feb 02, 2026 1:02 am ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Spray Adhesive ??? ¦  Replies: 17 ¦  Views: 27920

What are you using now Frederic?

Re: Chandsew 440.

 by BigRig ¦  Thu Jan 15, 2026 1:23 pm ¦  Forum: Sewing Machines & Tools - Reviews / Problems / Fixes / Etc... ¦  Topic: Chandsew 440. ¦  Replies: 4 ¦  Views: 4691

I would think @bmchoug that you can justify the purchase with work needed. They are heavy and much can be done with a 10" bed too.

Re: FNG checking in

 by BigRig ¦  Wed Jan 14, 2026 1:57 pm ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: FNG checking in ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 3278

Parts will be the obstacle so JUKI. I won two and they are great.

Re: Singer 78-1

 by BigRig ¦  Sat Jan 03, 2026 1:35 am ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Singer 78-1 ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 3549

Very good advice, only mess with the thread tensions. If you get that machine out of timing your in for trouble.

Re: Home made zipper stop

 by BigRig ¦  Thu Jan 01, 2026 3:16 pm ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Home made zipper stop ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 4983

I am going to get those zipper stops if you can use needle nose pliers.

Re: Home made zipper stop

 by BigRig ¦  Wed Dec 24, 2025 2:12 pm ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Home made zipper stop ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 4983

@WILD BILL, HOT DAMN!!!! I like that and would have never thought of the melting into the other teeth.

Re: searching for supplies

 by BigRig ¦  Tue Dec 23, 2025 5:37 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: searching for supplies ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2676

No he is looking for a carboard strip that has teeth on it like a saw. I have pulled it o older cars interiors just dont know the name of it.

Re: Home made zipper stop

 by BigRig ¦  Tue Dec 23, 2025 5:35 am ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Home made zipper stop ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 4983

I remembered a video John did and did that for this time. Smaller zippers I do the same as you.

Re: Binding Corinthian Vinyl Floor circles?

 by BigRig ¦  Mon Dec 22, 2025 12:30 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: Binding Corinthian Vinyl Floor circles? ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 2536

@Saltair Boating, how did you bind yours? What material was the binding vinyl or fabric|?

Re: Singer 78-1

 by BigRig ¦  Sun Dec 21, 2025 10:49 pm ¦  Forum: General Discussion ¦  Topic: Singer 78-1 ¦  Replies: 5 ¦  Views: 3549

Any machine that sews is a good machine. The oldest, oldest that most are copied from I use the most in my shop.

Re: Home made zipper stop

 by BigRig ¦  Sun Dec 21, 2025 7:47 pm ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Home made zipper stop ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 4983

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Home made zipper stop

 by BigRig ¦  Sun Dec 21, 2025 7:45 pm ¦  Forum: Marine ¦  Topic: Home made zipper stop ¦  Replies: 9 ¦  Views: 4983

ATV cover and ordered wrong marine zipper length #10 size zipper. I need to make a zipper stop. What are your ways of making zipper stops. I do not have a zipper crimp tool on hand.

Re: searching for supplies

 by BigRig ¦  Thu Dec 18, 2025 6:03 am ¦  Forum: Beginner Questions ¦  Topic: searching for supplies ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 2676

I am tuning in on this and wonder what is out there for this too.

Re: Looking for type of fabric used to cover dashboards

 by BigRig ¦  Thu Dec 18, 2025 6:01 am ¦  Forum: Automotive ¦  Topic: Looking for type of fabric used to cover dashboards ¦  Replies: 3 ¦  Views: 3155

I think he is looking at the vacuform way. I think that is just going to be a nightmare for this guy trying to do this and have it adhere to the dash.

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