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Wanted to know:

What glue (brand) an were to buy to glue seat foam to the pan an leather?

Best place to buy files i guess for shaping the neoprene?

Were to buy templates so I can make my own designs on them?

Were to get or what brand of oils,waxes, etc?

Were to buy quality Leather?

Oh anything I am missing on making a seat.

Thank you very much on the information you guys have so graciously have given so far..

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Glue: Barges from Tandy

Files: Autobody Supply Store

Templates: I use clear plastic sheets from "Office Depot" the ones used for overhead projectors. And my laser printer or a Sharpie pen to draw the design onto

Oils, Waxes, Dyes: Tandy

Ken

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Haven't used any glue..yet

Quality leather; Herman Oak from Montana leather

Finishes; Fiebings

Oh yeah, oil; 60w Valvoline or something comparable

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This is where I've been getting all my supplies lately. They have anything you need for doin seats. http://www.alcoveleather.com/

Steve

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Steve thank you thank you...man I am starting this project and I just dont want to miss anything..Thank you.

Hmm is this a walk in store only? Links dont seem to do much?

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Ghost, what I got was an air riveter, if your planning on stretching the leather over the pan and riveting, this is going to be the BEST investment you aver made. The air riveter is SO EASY to use compared to a hand opperated one, you will cherish it every time you make a seat.

Ken

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1 I don't use any glue on my seats....the foam from Foam and More 1925 W. Maple, Troy, MI 48084, 248-284-0002, comes with an adhesive back that is incredibly strong.

2.Can't shape neoprene with files....I use an electric carving knife....the two blade variety.

3.I make most of my templates out of file folders.

4.Oils....neatsfoot or Lexol....waxes....Leather balm with atom wax or Aussie conditioner...tandy for both.

5.I only buy leather I can look at first....I have a Tandy close.

6.Jim Downey for Kangaroo lace. Box 30 Skull Valley, AZ. 86338 928-925-3365...I use 1/4"

If you are going to do a lot of seats.....I agree with the air riveter idea....But do a dozen by hand first....you'll discover if you really need one...If it takes you a year to get a dozen orders....then $140 for an air riveter is not a good idea. If you're getting a dozen orders a month...by all means get the air poweded one.

David Theobald

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Wow Dave, $140.00 for an air riverter down there? I'm going to start buying them here and selling them down there. Mine cost $29.95 and it works just great.

Ken

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