Fixing hole in swag
Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 20, 2014 at 22:08
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I've had a bit of a look round the
forum but couldn't find anything definitive on this.
I have a small circular hole in the canvas of my swag – approximately 8mm in diameter. I’m looking for tips on how best to repair this?
Thanks
Reply By: MUZBRY- Life member(Vic) - Wednesday, Aug 20, 2014 at 22:10
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2014 at 22:10
Gday
I repaired my bed roll with a piece of canvas and a liberal smattering of silicon .
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Aug 20, 2014 at 23:54
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2014 at 23:54
I've used contact adhesive and a small piece of canvas
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Reply By: Crusier 91 - Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 08:09
Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 08:09
Don't forget to water proof area with wax.
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Reply By: olcoolone - Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 08:19
Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 08:19
Try a canvas repair place.
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Reply By: Member - Serendipity(WA) - Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 09:25
Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 09:25
You can buy a piece of canvas at Spot light or such like.
I then used a canvas hand tool called 'Speedy Stitcher'. So handy. Don't buy imitations as I did at first - they don't work. These are available on eBay or just google for them.
Cheers
Serendipity
Speedy Stitcher
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Reply By: Gnomey - Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 11:08
Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 11:08
As the others have said already, there are multiple options for gluing on a patch. I had a hole like this in my swag and a matching one in my sleeping bag. A coal expelled from the largish fire we were all sleeping around after a day's riding in the high country. Nice memories.
'Twere me I'd be looking for a slightly flexible urethane adhesive, such as aquaseal. Stick the patch on from the inside, smear a bit over the top from the outside. More waterproof than the rest of the swag.
Cheers
Mark
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Reply By: Jos - Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 13:13
Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 13:13
I've used a product called Tear-Aid. Very easy and has lasted.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 19:23
Thursday, Aug 21, 2014 at 19:23
The product I use is Storm-Sure.
It dries to a transparent, flexible but robust consistency.
Cost is about $15 per tube.
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