Members McJeep Posted December 29, 2011 Members Report Posted December 29, 2011 Yesssss, the kinks - I'm quickly learning that I need to get some "production" line things going to keep the lights on and save the "custom" one offs for special clients They eat up wayyy to much setup time for me to be able to charge that much - wouldn't get any business at all if I did ;0) Quote "I gotta have more cowbell!" Cristopher Walken - SNL
Ambassador leatheroo Posted December 29, 2011 Ambassador Report Posted December 29, 2011 I love all your bibs, i have just read over the tutorial you did....wonderful information.....just one question...with the velcro, how are you attaching the other part to the tank....i understand that one part is stitched to the leather, is the other part glued to the underside of the tank?? cheers Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Members Spinner Posted December 29, 2011 Author Members Report Posted December 29, 2011 I love all your bibs, i have just read over the tutorial you did....wonderful information.....just one question...with the velcro, how are you attaching the other part to the tank....i understand that one part is stitched to the leather, is the other part glued to the underside of the tank?? cheers Hey Roo, glad you like them and the tutorial. For the velcro, I use Velcro brand Industrial Strength Stick Back Velcro. I buy the 2" wide x 15' rolls as most pieces used are about 2" long and 1" wide. This gives me about 180 pieces per roll or enough to do 60 bibs. It works very well for fastening under the tank and to the bib itself. It's so strong that it generally doesn't need to be stitched to the bib but I do anyway for peace of mind. If the tank is cleaned underneath where the velcro will be stuck prior to placing the velcro down the stuff doesn't come off easily. It's actually a bugger to get off which is why I make it to where it will be under the tank and out of sight should someone decide to ride without their bib later. Lesser velcro will come off due to engine heat under the tank but this stuff doesn't let go. 2 years and umpteen bibs later and not one comment of it failing. Side tip, I usually attach the loop side (softer side) of the velcro to the bib and the hook side to the gas tank. The hooks are much more durable in regards to heat & dirt so if the bib is off they don't get messed up whereas the softer loop side can melt or collect dirt making them not hold as well. Cheers, Chris Quote Chris Three Mutts Customs Leather - http://www.threemuttscustoms.com
Members Tina Posted December 30, 2011 Members Report Posted December 30, 2011 Love your bibs, Love your tutorial on them. Thanks a load Spinner Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
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