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wdrwilson
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 Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:10 am Post subject: Week two discussion |
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Hello all,
I had to post week 2 a few hours early...
enjoy ... 
Cheers,
Bill
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Interesting edge binding method...
I need to study the velcro retention further. That's something I want to pick up on for sure.
Thanks Bill!
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wdrwilson
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| Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:46 am Post subject: |
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| Fore Check wrote: | Interesting edge binding method...
I need to study the velcro retention further. That's something I want to pick up on for sure.
Thanks Bill! |
The edge binding method looks like it has a lot of steps but I find it quite quick.
Cheers,
Bill
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Bitter Jeweler
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| Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:42 am Post subject: |
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Bill, what method do you use for edgebinding curves?
I bought a tape gun 
This method looks just as fast as Blue Taping each side in a similar fashion.
I bought some bonded polyester thread from Steve, do I still need to make an oiler, since I will be using the seam tape?
Also, what tape is good?
I suppose like everything, it depends, huh?
I bought some #924 and #969.
I am told that the 924 is "repositional" and 969 "ain't goin' nowhere".
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wdrwilson
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| Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Bitter Jeweler wrote: | Bill, what method do you use for edgebinding curves?
I bought a tape gun
This method looks just as fast as Blue Taping each side in a similar fashion.
I bought some bonded polyester thread from Steve, do I still need to make an oiler, since I will be using the seam tape?
Also, what tape is good?
I suppose like everything, it depends, huh?
I bought some #924 and #969.
I am told that the 924 is "repositional" and 969 "ain't goin' nowhere". |
Hi Bitter,
Great stuff..
The oiler will help when sewing through the adhesive. You can do with out it, but you may need to de-goo your needle once in a while with a cotton swab and some goo-gone or other goo remover.
I use 924 for almost everything.
Cheers,
Bill
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| Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Secure your longeron tunnel reinforcements with a small strip of double sided tape along top.
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Bill,
What is the size of this re-inforcement? (1" X 2 3/4")?
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wdrwilson
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| Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:47 am Post subject: |
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| Paul K wrote: | | Quote: | Secure your longeron tunnel reinforcements with a small strip of double sided tape along top.
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Bill,
What is the size of this re-inforcement? (1" X 2 3/4")? |
They should be 1" x 1-3/4", they are in week one, but labeled as reinforcements for the spine tunnels. sorry for the confusion...
Cheers,
Bill
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Paul K
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| Quote: | | They should be 1" x 1-3/4", they are in week one, but labeled as reinforcements for the spine tunnels. sorry for the confusion... |
Thank you.
Bill, In week 2, can you please put a link to the digram "Longeron detail.vwx" so we can print just that page? (Like you did in week 1 for the "Panels, Reinforcements".)
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wdrwilson
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| Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Paul K wrote: | | Quote: | | They should be 1" x 1-3/4", they are in week one, but labeled as reinforcements for the spine tunnels. sorry for the confusion... |
Thank you.
Bill, In week 2, can you please put a link to the digram "Longeron detail.vwx" so we can print just that page? (Like you did in week 1 for the "Panels, Reinforcements".) |
Hello,
I have added the link to week 2.
Or you can get it here...
http://www.steadywinds.com/plans/kitebuildProject7FledLongeronDetails.pdf
Cheers,
Bill
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wdrwilson
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| Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Bitter Jeweler wrote: | Bill, what method do you use for edgebinding curves?
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Woops.. I missed this question Bitter...
How do I edge bind curves... mostly I try and avoid it. LOL. It depends on the fabric used for binding. The last time I had to do it I used bias cut 1.5 oz Ripstop, that seemed to work well. I have done it with the heavy gross-grain that Steve has and it's not a lot of fun. You have to ease it in as you go around the curves, pre folding and bending, and re-bending helps. There are a number of other techniques that have been presented on the forum as well.
Cheers,
Bill
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