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TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2061] Sun, 27 October 2002 09:17 Go to next message
Anonymous
HI GANG last night i started on my k100 rebuild. i took off the original black naugahyde tuck and roll that was on it . for those of you that like trivia there are 209 staples to remove from the head. i dont even want to take a guess on how many i will have to remove from my 2x15 cab.i am going to order the blue sparkle zodiac naugahyde tomorrow.i lucked out with the original foam strips and muslin backing. they are in really good shape after 30yrs so i can reuse them. i am taking pictures as i go so if anyone is interested in trying to do this themselves maybe the pics will help. i will start stiping the cab later on today .the hard part will be the amount of sewing thats involved and getting it right the first time hopefully. i am using the old material for a patern.when the sewing is done then i will re attatch the material to the wood shells of the head and cab the old way by spitting tacks with my trusty magnetized upholstery hammer instead of using staples.
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2067 is a reply to message #2061] Mon, 28 October 2002 10:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Definitely pictures!!!! Also, if you can find it, Makita makes a 9.6 volt power stapler that uses standard 1/2" staples. It has been discontinued, but it is great. It has incredible power to drive lots of staples fast and deep. You may have to look at the Makita retail outlets or contact Makita directly.
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2068 is a reply to message #2067] Mon, 28 October 2002 10:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Anonymous
HEY C THANKS FOR THE TIP. i was going to use upholstery tacks but the makita would be alot easier. plus i wouldnt have to worry about swallowing any tacks. it aint a pretty picture.
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2069 is a reply to message #2068] Mon, 28 October 2002 21:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Glad to see someone going through with this project. Best of luck....Pictures YES! And don't forget...swallowing tacks is just HALF of the problem!BC
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2070 is a reply to message #2069] Tue, 29 October 2002 08:50 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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OUCH!!!!!
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2071 is a reply to message #2070] Tue, 29 October 2002 12:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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there is a trick to NOT being in pain which i learned the hard way about 35 yrs ago when i was about 15 and was apprenticing with my father and i swallowed about 10 small tacks because some idiot slaped me hard on the back as a joke. my father ran out to the deli down the block and came back with a large loaf of italian bread and i had to eat the whole thing. it worked. anyway , i finished stripping all the t&r leather off the cab and just have a bare wooden shell. i cant believe the craftmanship they had 30 years ago. seriously doubt they makem like that today. i ordered the blue sparkle yesterday and should have it by friday and then starts the fun. i will take as many pics as i can until its done and then anyone who wants the pics can email me and i can email them to you . there will be alot of pics.
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2077 is a reply to message #2071] Tue, 29 October 2002 21:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hey, I hate to be negative here, but I think you should use a hand arrow stapler and squeeze it for every staple that needs to be put in that project... Make sure that you do it with your fretting hand... that way you make a beautiful new "kushy" kustom and work on your hand strength (for playing) at the same time! :-) Good luck and do keep us posted.
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2111 is a reply to message #2077] Tue, 05 November 2002 22:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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here is an update on the tuck and roll project. i have all the original black t&r naugahyde off and a couple of days ago i cut the new blue sparkle using the old material as a pattern. the trick to cutting the pattern is to cut all the seams open on all of the pleats and stretch it out to get the real length. if you dont cut the seams open you will come up short on the new material when you sew the pleats.tonight i sewed 3 pleats and then the machine started jamming up. so tomorrow i will get a sewing machine repair guy in to go over the whole machine and set it up right. this machine is an industial singer 3115 thats about 70 yrs old. and the saga continues.
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2122 is a reply to message #2111] Thu, 07 November 2002 19:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Could you explain this a little better? Thanks.
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2124 is a reply to message #2122] Fri, 08 November 2002 09:33 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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sure, no problem deb. when you take off the original tuck and roll covering it will come off in one long piece with all the pleats sewn to the foam and muslin backing ( the 2 sides and top ) on the bottom of the head there is just a plain piece of naugahyde stapled on with no pleats that just covers up the space between where the 2 sides come down.the next step is to lay uout the one long piece with all the pleats and very carefully cut all the seams open to detatch the naugahyde from the foam and muslin. after thats done you take the original naugahyde you just detatched and stretch it out as far as it will go to flatten out all the pleats. each pleat where it was sewn together is about a 1/2 inch wide which has to be added to the total length before you cut the material. if you dont do this you will end up short when you get to the last couple of pleats and you wont have enough material to cover and sew the rest of it. on my k100 head there were a total of 18 pleats with 19 seams. if each seam is 1/2 inch wide before it is sewn then you have to add around 10 extra inches to the total length of the new + 10 incnes extra to make up for all the seams giving a total of 52 inches in length. i just used the width of the roll which is 55 inches and just cut a strip about 19 inches wide right along the width of the roll. hope this helps. i have pics if you want them. just let me know and i will email em to you a few at a time because i took alot of pics as i went along.
Chrome Port Ducts. [message #2125 is a reply to message #2061] Fri, 08 November 2002 11:04 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Where to buy "Chrome Port Ducts"?
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2136 is a reply to message #2124] Sat, 09 November 2002 18:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
KustomBlues
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Okay, I understand now. So, when are you going to be ready to do a 100 style cab in the new Hot Pink Sparkle naug??? Deb
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2177 is a reply to message #2136] Fri, 22 November 2002 22:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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HI DEB. im ready now. i just finished mine. the tuck and roll is finally done. i just got my 2 15 inch weber bass speakers today but i have to wait untill i get the grill cloth to finish off the job.if you want to see some before and after pics just let me know and i will email you the pics.
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2185 is a reply to message #2061] Tue, 26 November 2002 18:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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HI GANG THE SAGA OF THE K100 BASS AMP W/2X15'S HAS ENDED.ALL I HAVE TO DO IS WIRE UP THE NEW SPEAKERS AND ITS READY FOR ME TO PLAY AND PLAY AND PLAY. IF ANY ONE WANTS TO SEE THE BEFORE AND AFTER SHOTS JUST EMAIL ME.NOW I HAVE TO GO TO RADIO SHACK TO GET THE WIRE TO HOOK IT UP AND I WILL BE JAMMIN TONIGHT.
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #2269 is a reply to message #2061] Tue, 31 December 2002 09:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hi. I've done this job about 3 years ago with pretty good results. Made a red 2x10 combo out of a black one. Take you time and use staples. Paul
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #4324 is a reply to message #2061] Mon, 07 June 2004 16:23 Go to previous messageGo to next message
fuzzy4dice is currently offline  fuzzy4dice
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So where are you guys buying this material?

ezt
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #4477 is a reply to message #4324] Mon, 12 July 2004 06:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Hi Ezt,
I saw this web site for naugahyde: http://www.garysupholstery.com/
Click "Naugahyde" and "Zodiac" and you'll be in TnR heaven...;o)

BR, Pete
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #4507 is a reply to message #4477] Thu, 15 July 2004 14:52 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have sent an email to Gary and he sent me a sample to match my cascade stuff. It's a perfect match. He also gave me a price for the material.
Conrad
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #4543 is a reply to message #4507] Mon, 26 July 2004 12:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Guys, I do have some blue naug I can part with.... kustomblues@yahoo.com and put KUSTOM in the subject line or I won't read it. Razz Deb

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Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #6493 is a reply to message #2061] Sun, 01 January 2006 23:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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hello, I have already finished 2 tuck and roll projects with naugahyde BUT maybe you could help me
Were can I get the Real sparkle naug that kustom used ...Any help with this issue would be great

Thank you
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #6494 is a reply to message #2124] Mon, 02 January 2006 09:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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hello, I love working on these tuck and roll amps culd you send me pictures of your tuck and roll project
Thanks so much tweed112
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #6537 is a reply to message #6493] Wed, 11 January 2006 14:40 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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There is a guy in Tampa FL who will sell the Zodiak Naugahyde. His website is www.Garysupholstery.com Check out the link at the bottom of the home page, Naugahyde Vinyl. That will take you to another page and then click on Zodiak. Maybe you would rather use Green, Hot Pink or Fuscia. Laughing
Conrad
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #6541 is a reply to message #6537] Wed, 11 January 2006 14:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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the hot pink or fushia sounds cool to me!! Cool
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #6544 is a reply to message #6541] Wed, 11 January 2006 15:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Deb,
You would need sun glasses just to look at it. Check out Gary's web site and the samples are on there.
Conrad
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #6554 is a reply to message #6537] Sat, 14 January 2006 23:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have found a place on the web www.yourautotrim.com
it has zodiac naug and I ordered samples of all the colors..
Gold, Red, Cascade, Blue, Silver, Carcoal, and I just got the samples in the mail the other day and when I opened the box... there they were The real deal!! just like the original Kustom Naug...I was freaked out.. its 24.00 a yard, I think thats by 56 "
Now I just have to decide what color my next project will be!
doing the tuck and roll is getting easier everytime I do it..
Got to have a decent machine though and some heavy needles
Re: TUCK AND ROLL 101 [message #24900 is a reply to message #6554] Wed, 13 April 2016 21:29 Go to previous message
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some project pictures would be nice. You should make some in red white and blue like the one shown on the site
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