andyorr
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Can anyone suggest an online supplier of cloth suitable for sail covers etc? Any idea where I can get a second hand industrial sewing machine up to the job of knocking up items like sail bags, dodgers etc?
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Gordonmc
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I get my acrylic canvas from Hawke House Marine. A google should turn up their website for on-line ordering.
I wouldn't bother with an industrial machine, they are built for speed rather than "punch". An ordinary domestic machine with a denim needle will go through multiple layers of acrylic without any problem.
My Jones machine was bought off Ebay for not many sovs. It has run up a cockpit cover, awning and all the upholstery covers.
I wouldn't bother with an industrial machine, they are built for speed rather than "punch". An ordinary domestic machine with a denim needle will go through multiple layers of acrylic without any problem.
My Jones machine was bought off Ebay for not many sovs. It has run up a cockpit cover, awning and all the upholstery covers.
srp
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I have bought a couple of sewing machines at car boot sales. One was a Singer, about 20 years old, with lots of plastic bits, which lasted about 3 weeks. The second was a Frister Rossman, probably 40 years old, weighs a ton and made with lots of cast iron. Cost me a fiver and runs like a Rolls-Royce.
Hawke House will sell you the correct thread (UV reisistant). The needles are I think size 110, which you can get at any sewing shop.
Hawke House will sell you the correct thread (UV reisistant). The needles are I think size 110, which you can get at any sewing shop.
Blueboatman
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And HERE'S the book that built all my canvas work on the last boat.
Drascomber
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Agree about the sewing machine. A sturdy Domestic will do. You don't need fancy stiches but zigzag is handy for sail repairs.
My ancient £30 second hand Frister Rossman (SWMBO wouldn't let me use hers) has made two overall boat covers, a sophisticated cockpit tent and its just getting into its stride.
Check that you can change the lower tension.
For supplies also check out Point North.
My ancient £30 second hand Frister Rossman (SWMBO wouldn't let me use hers) has made two overall boat covers, a sophisticated cockpit tent and its just getting into its stride.
Check that you can change the lower tension.
For supplies also check out Point North.
dur
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Frister Rossman
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I fancy a go at a cover when I have time (ha ha)
Does this have the zig zag? - Do you have a type / model number I can look out for?
Frister Rossman
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I fancy a go at a cover when I have time (ha ha)
Does this have the zig zag? - Do you have a type / model number I can look out for?
srp
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Does this have the zig zag? - Do you have a type / model number I can look out for?
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Mine is a Frister Rossman 45 - does straight, zig-zag and has a reverse lever which is useful when you want to finish a seam without it all coming undone again. Like this one, which is on eBay
Does this have the zig zag? - Do you have a type / model number I can look out for?
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Mine is a Frister Rossman 45 - does straight, zig-zag and has a reverse lever which is useful when you want to finish a seam without it all coming undone again. Like this one, which is on eBay
Chris_Robb
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Look like the one we have - does everything!
lw395
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pointnorth.co.uk are good, their postage charge is much lower than others, sailcloth.co.uk is kayospruce who are local to me, they are good also.
I have a Jones sewing machine, bought from local high st sewing machine shop for £50, it does zig zag, and has coped with the heavy pvc material as used for curtain-side lorries, plus bits of webbing stitched on for fastenings. I'd never used a sewing machine before, but its not hard, you just need a good stock of needles!
I did look at used sailmakers machines, about 4 years ago they started at £300, but often need a dedicated bench as the foot lift is knee-operated under the desk as it were.
There is a firm in Waterlooville that dealt in them.
Hope that helps,
Chris
I have a Jones sewing machine, bought from local high st sewing machine shop for £50, it does zig zag, and has coped with the heavy pvc material as used for curtain-side lorries, plus bits of webbing stitched on for fastenings. I'd never used a sewing machine before, but its not hard, you just need a good stock of needles!
I did look at used sailmakers machines, about 4 years ago they started at £300, but often need a dedicated bench as the foot lift is knee-operated under the desk as it were.
There is a firm in Waterlooville that dealt in them.
Hope that helps,
Chris