OTLB ultimate glue down method

OTLB said:
when you want to glue down cloth, go to HD and buy these clips for $1 each, cut cloth to the size of the slate, turn it upside down and use spring clamps on sides after you pull the cloth tight, the glue will penetrate much better this way. then you will only stripe the side of the slate where the 2 inch roller puts pressure on it when its applied.

USE A POOL CUE in the middle of the bed cloth to lift and rest on anything you want after you take off the clips. The glue stripe is right where you need it. Then roller the sides of the slate and under pockets. No need to put cloth on cloth under pockets all over the place because you have already put it where it will work which eliminates ball hang ups.

Put cloth back on just like you did it when you pre stretched it.

Less glue, less smell, more yield per can, I get mine from THE PENGUIN but you can use any contact cement
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John....I don't even know what to say....other than....you have got to be shitten me. Faster...and better than the way I install the bed cloth???

Please...please....bet the farm...bet the whole thing....everything you own...be brave buddy....put it ALL on the line;)
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I see three lines ( side to side ) and I can't make up why.
Looks pretty tight though.
Looking forward to the Diamond pix.
Thanks
 
Right now I am designing and adjustable frame so you can do this part of the operation outside. I care about fellow mechs. Diamond can set up a vent booth now and just do it way better and safer. And move the cloths on a pool cue.
 
OTLB said:
Right now I am designing and adjustable frame so you can do this part of the operation outside. I care about fellow mechs. Diamond can set up a vent booth now and just do it way better and safer. And move the cloths on a pool cue.
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I am now fully convinced...you have LOST your mind...if you think ANYONE is going to carry a slate OUTSIDE to install the bed cloth:rolleyes:
 
OTLB said:
It's a right angle frame like on a bed. I know you do t know what they look like lol
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John...you live in a world all your own...I just hope you don't expect anyone else to jump in there with you...because you've lost it:rolleyes:
 
JoeyInCali said:
I see three lines ( side to side ) and I can't make up why.
Looks pretty tight though.
Looking forward to the Diamond pix.
Thanks
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Those are the soft-fold lines from when the cloth was packaged.
When you "really" stretch the cloth the lines go away (but you may still see them faintly).
 
OTLB said:
when you want to glue down cloth, go to HD and buy these clips for $1 each, cut cloth to the size of the slate, turn it upside down and use spring clamps on sides after you pull the cloth tight, the glue will penetrate much better this way. then you will only stripe the side of the slate where the 2 inch roller puts pressure on it when its applied.

USE A POOL CUE in the middle of the bed cloth to lift and rest on anything you want after you take off the clips. The glue stripe is right where you need it. Then roller the sides of the slate and under pockets. No need to put cloth on cloth under pockets all over the place because you have already put it where it will work which eliminates ball hang ups.

Put cloth back on just like you did it when you pre stretched it.

Less glue, less smell, more yield per can, I get mine from THE PENGUIN but you can use any contact cement
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It's a novel idea, John, and I do give you credit for trying to find a better way. I know I bust your balls a lot on here, but in all seriousness, I just think this method looks like it would take WAY too much prep time to be worth it. By the time you've got your clamps set, I could have the glue prepped. I have SERIOUS doubts you can prestretch the cloth as tight with the clamps as you need to when you actually install it, and I'd put my stretch up against (almost) anyone on here. ;) I have to be honest though, I do remember saying the same thing about Glen's glue method before I saw it in action and used it myself. That being said though, I think prestretching and clamping adds unneccesary steps and time. Why stretch twice? Why carry 20 clamps to the job? Why take the extra time if it won't yield better results. These are the things I'm thinking about when trying to decide wether it's realistically a practical way to install the bed cloth.

Just my .02.
 
realkingcobra said:
John...you live in a world all your own...I just hope you don't expect anyone else to jump in there with you...because you've lost it:rolleyes:
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My world is when I say something I do it

You don't have to like it, you only inspire me further. You talked once about looking back on your life. You should think about that to
 
OTLB said:
1. Stretching the cloth allows better penetration of the glue when rolled on

2. You smell less fumes
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1. How do you stretch the edges of the cloth?

2. At the Alsip gig there were something like 12 tables getting glued up around the same time and I don't recall the place smelling like glue.
 
Actually, there were 14 tables in Alsip, but no, I don't think it smelled bad. I don't know the specs, but I sort of suspect that working with MY slate dolly day to day (he smokes) is more harmful than working with the glue.

I also think that this method takes more steps and SEEMS (without trying it) harder to achieve the same results, so although you might be able to teach it to a couple of rookies, you can also obviously easily teach Glen's method or variations of it to newbies as well. I'm assuming you've tried both methods, John. How much longer does it take to set up all of the clamps for the "pre-stretch", and can you guarantee a good, square, measurable, repeatable stretch with your method?
 
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