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HolmesCity1
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06/24/2014 08:21PM  


These are the pads i want to make, but where do i get the vinyl.(for cheaps)

Link to instructions:

http://www.canoecampfish.com/portage-pads.htm
 
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kanoes
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06/24/2014 08:39PM  
any sewing store. walmart might even carry it.
 
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Cedarboy
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06/24/2014 11:31PM  
When I made my own pads I got my fake leather from an upholstery supply shop.
CB
 
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Cedarboy
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06/24/2014 11:31PM  
Those shops are getting hard to find.
CB
 
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HolmesCity1
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06/25/2014 11:11AM  
quote kanoes: "any sewing store. walmart might even carry it."


I'll go to walmart tonight
 
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schweady
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06/26/2014 02:54PM  
I used boat cover canvas.
 
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jwartman59
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06/26/2014 04:52PM  
a-1 foam and upholstery in bloomington has everything you need
 
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1BigPaddle
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06/27/2014 09:02AM  
joann fabrics is where i got some to fix a torn pad.
 
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Cedarboy
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06/27/2014 12:57PM  
quote schweady: "I used boat cover canvas.
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Tough on the shoulders.
CB
 
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HolmesCity1
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07/05/2014 08:43PM  
Case Closed- Cut some maroon vinyl off a office chair
 
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Grandma L
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07/10/2014 10:21PM  
Upholstery vinyl works well and is available at Hancock and Jo-Ann.
 
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schweady
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07/29/2014 10:29PM  
quote Cedarboy: "
quote schweady: "I used boat cover canvas.
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Tough on the shoulders.
CB"


?? Not so. Very tight weave is nice and smooth. Comfy. Not a pool of sweat like with vinyl.
 
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