Question about gluing cloth...

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dkindig

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Getting ready to do a recover with 860HR, and have been doing my research. I was initially going to staple it, but it looks as if gluing the cloth will be the best way to get a more serious stretch on it.

I will be using 3M Neutral 10. Is coating the edge of the slate alone enough to attach the cloth? All of my experience with contact cement dictates coating both parts and bonding together.

If both the cloth and the slate need glue, then what is the best way to do that without creating a royal mess?
 
dkindig said:
Getting ready to do a recover with 860HR, and have been doing my research. I was initially going to staple it, but it looks as if gluing the cloth will be the best way to get a more serious stretch on it.

I will be using 3M Neutral 10. Is coating the edge of the slate alone enough to attach the cloth? All of my experience with contact cement dictates coating both parts and bonding together.

If both the cloth and the slate need glue, then what is the best way to do that without creating a royal mess?
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Apply glue to the back of the cloth also - you can use a disposable brush.
Determine where the cloth will hit the slate edge when stretched to locate where the glue needs to be applied
on the back of the cloth. Take your time as 3M10 can get stringy.
 
Gluing Cloth

Was wondering if you apply glue to all 4 sides of cloth at once, or just the side or end you are attaching? How long does it take for Neutral 10 to get good and tacky?
 
poolfitkids said:
Was wondering if you apply glue to all 4 sides of cloth at once, or just the side or end you are attaching? How long does it take for Neutral 10 to get good and tacky?
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Work one side at a time. You don't want it tacky.
Give it a few minutes - should feel dry before attaching.
 
Gluing Cloth

Thanks for the quick response and advice. I'll let it dry a little longer from now on, guess I should have read directions on can.
 
Dartman said:
Apply glue to the back of the cloth also - you can use a disposable brush.
Determine where the cloth will hit the slate edge when stretched to locate where the glue needs to be applied
on the back of the cloth. Take your time as 3M10 can get stringy.
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Thanks, Dartman.

I'm going to mark it for stretching so applying the glue shouldn't be too difficult.

I forgot about letting contact cement get dry to the touch before bonding. As many times as I've used contact cement for other applications, I should know that. It's amazing what you forget when you get into uncharted territory. That should solve the issue of making a mess. Makes sense now...
 
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dkindig said:
Thanks, Dartman.

I'm going to mark it for stretching so applying the glue shouldn't be too difficult.

I forgot about letting contact cement get dry to the touch before bonding. As many times as I've used contact cement for other applications, I should know that. It's amazing what you forget when you get into uncharted territory. That should solve the issue of making a mess. Makes sense now...
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3M10 can be a bit messy.
You'll see what I mean when it starts getting stringy.
Just take your time.
 
dkindig said:
Thanks, Dartman.

I'm going to mark it for stretching so applying the glue shouldn't be too difficult.

I forgot about letting contact cement get dry to the touch before bonding. As many times as I've used contact cement for other applications, I should know that. It's amazing what you forget when you get into uncharted territory. That should solve the issue of making a mess. Makes sense now...
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Sooooo, how did it turn out?
 
Majic said:
Sooooo, how did it turn out?
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I will post results when I get done. Right now I am cleaning glue off the rails to attach new cushions. Will be doing a overall re-level (slate is flat, table just settled a little), Artemis cushion install and then the Simonis...

Look for a new thread in the next few days with photos and a blow-by-blow...
 
For you DIYers venturing at a glue install -
If you don't have one, pick up a 1" wood seam roller in the wallpaper dept at HD, Lowes, etc. for like $3
After applying the cloth run the roller across the slate edge to help get a good bond and squeeze out any air bubbles.
Do this on each section as you work on it.
 
What I think most people fail to understand, is that when a mechanic is done working on a table...that's it, that's all you get, because no matter what a mechanic says, the last job he/she did is the best of what they "normally" do, and are not going to change if called back again, no matter how many times they come back. IF the mechanic don't have the skills to do the job right the first time, they're for sure not going to have the skills needed to correct the job if they're called back a second time. I understand there are a few exceptions to the rule, but not many;)

Glen
 
realkingcobra said:
What I think most people fail to understand, is that when a mechanic is done working on a table...that's it, that's all you get, because no matter what a mechanic says, the last job he/she did is the best of what they "normally" do, and are not going to change if called back again, no matter how many times they come back. IF the mechanic don't have the skills to do the job right the first time, they're for sure not going to have the skills needed to correct the job if they're called back a second time. I understand there are a few exceptions to the rule, but not many;)

Glen
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Hey Glen...

Assuming from the context here that you maybe meant to post in the thread about that terribly hacked GC3 that Da Bank got saddled with?

While I'm at it, just want to say thank you for passing on your knowledge and for your participation here. I have some background in fabrication, and it's obvious that you think things through and look beyond "that's the way we've always done it".
 
dkindig said:
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Hey Glen...

Assuming from the context here that you maybe meant to post in the thread about that terribly hacked GC3 that Da Bank got saddled with?

While I'm at it, just want to say thank you for passing on your knowledge and for your participation here. I have some background in fabrication, and it's obvious that you think things through and look beyond "that's the way we've always done it".
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You're right:D so I copied it to where it belongs:D
 
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