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Offline Perry Rose

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Cloth hinges.
« on: December 07, 2022, 02:11:38 PM »
I need some material for the hinges what is the best to use?
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Re: Cloth hinges.
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2022, 06:14:24 PM »
I used SIG Coverall or Koverall on this.
Attached with nitrate dope.
I cut it on a diagonal bias.

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Re: Cloth hinges.
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2022, 05:15:26 AM »
Thanks guys, I'm off to the fabric store.
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Re: Cloth hinges.
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2022, 11:35:07 AM »
Dacron or taffeta from fabric store.  May be the same stuff.

Here's a hint.  Take a piece a foot or so square.  Iron it smooth.  Using a light pencil and straight edge, draw out a grid using whatever size hinges you want; 1/2" by 1" or whatever. 

Next, take a striping brush and run a narrow line of dope over the pencil lines.  Let dry and cut on a cutting board using a straight edge and sharp razor. I like the double edged blades broken in half.  They seem to work well on the fabric. A number 11 blade tends to snag the threads. Or better use a fabric cutting wheel. 

You now have nice uniform hinges and the edges wont fray when you handle them.


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