Trimming Koverall
04-27-2013, 01:53 PM
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Trimming Koverall
I am looking for a few suggestions on the best way to trim Koverall to fit around angled edges (corners), such as the rudder shown in these pictures. When I try to wrap the cloth, it overlaps and looks terrible.
I tried cutting the cloth at a 45 degree angle but part of the surface is still bare.
I hope this makes sense. (If you could see how I wrap Christmas gifts, my difficulty with this process would be of no surprise to any of you) I am adhering the Koverall with Stix-it and then filling the weave with Nitrate.
Thanks for any help.
Robert
I tried cutting the cloth at a 45 degree angle but part of the surface is still bare.
I hope this makes sense. (If you could see how I wrap Christmas gifts, my difficulty with this process would be of no surprise to any of you) I am adhering the Koverall with Stix-it and then filling the weave with Nitrate.
Thanks for any help.
Robert
04-27-2013, 02:15 PM
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RE: Trimming Koverall
I have done it the following two ways. I would iron it down on one side, & trim it to the outline. Then iron the other side on & pull the Koverall over the edge over to the side where you just ironed it to. Then trim it off around the edge. After several coats of dope with sanding that edge in between its virtuall invisible. The second way ive done it was to cover & stretch to the center of the edges. Then use a new razor blade & cut it down the center line. Repete from the other side. Same deal, after several coats of dope with sanding that seam it is gone. I prefer the first method, its faster for me. The second works better with colored silk......Gene
04-27-2013, 04:29 PM
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RE: Trimming Koverall
First, you need to calibrate your iron. You need two temps, 250F and 350F. For sharp radius's with the iron at 350, heat the curve while pulling on the fabric. You should be able to eliminate any wrinkles using the iron at 350. When heat shrinking the fabric along the wing, shrink first at 250 then 350.
As for trimming, coat the Koverall with clear dope along the cut, allow it to dry, then trim with a sharp razor blade. The fabric is tough and will eat several blades.
As for trimming, coat the Koverall with clear dope along the cut, allow it to dry, then trim with a sharp razor blade. The fabric is tough and will eat several blades.
04-28-2013, 05:14 AM
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RE: Trimming Koverall
05-08-2013, 10:41 AM
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RE: Trimming Koverall
ORIGINAL: gene6029
I have done it the following two ways. I would iron it down on one side, & trim it to the outline. Then iron the other side on & pull the Koverall over the edge over to the side where you just ironed it to. Then trim it off around the edge. After several coats of dope with sanding that edge in between its virtuall invisible. The second way ive done it was to cover & stretch to the center of the edges. Then use a new razor blade & cut it down the center line. Repete from the other side. Same deal, after several coats of dope with sanding that seam it is gone. I prefer the first method, its faster for me. The second works better with colored silk......Gene
I have done it the following two ways. I would iron it down on one side, & trim it to the outline. Then iron the other side on & pull the Koverall over the edge over to the side where you just ironed it to. Then trim it off around the edge. After several coats of dope with sanding that edge in between its virtuall invisible. The second way ive done it was to cover & stretch to the center of the edges. Then use a new razor blade & cut it down the center line. Repete from the other side. Same deal, after several coats of dope with sanding that seam it is gone. I prefer the first method, its faster for me. The second works better with colored silk......Gene
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