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make a hole
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:11 pm
by 6673
Hi all,
I need to make an elongated slit about 5/8" L x 5/16" W on the underside of my fabric wing to accommodate two adjacent 5/16" OD tubes. What is the best way to do this?
Nick
Re: make a hole
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:12 pm
by 6673
Forgot to add the fabric is Ceconite (101).
Re: make a hole
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 7:20 am
by 6898
Hi Nick,
I've never done this but they say to do that with a soldering iron and a tip that would be used for that type of cut. Good luck I'm sure the fabric people will chime in for you.
Re: make a hole
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 11:45 am
by 6673
Thanks, Jeff.
Re: make a hole
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 1:25 pm
by 6643
You should put a fabric patch on the area to double the thickness, then you can melt a hole with the soldering iron. The Ceconite manual will have specifics.
Re: make a hole
Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:29 pm
by 6673
Thanks, John. I was afraid of that answer.
Now I have to buy a bunch of chemicals that I don't have. But, should be fun and a learning experience!
Re: make a hole
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:12 am
by 6643
6673 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:29 pmNow I have to buy a bunch of chemicals that I don't have.
Maybe you can find someone who already has the stuff. You only need a tiny amount.