After some time drying and stretching. Much flatter. I think this will be nice in the end. I also ran the edge of a steal ruler back and forth on it so soften up a bit. They are very flexible.
But I was thinking that when mounting these, I wont be able to lock down both ends. As in sewing the bottom handle end as to keep them flat the material inside would need to move just a bit. Was thinking of putting a piece of leather on the bottom to lock it together with some strop bolts (cant remember what they are called but I got some) and oblonging the holes in the material inside. Plus not bolt it tight. Just some ideas I'm kicking around. If you understand what I'm trying to say here and have an idea, please reply. This has been an easy project and I think its coming along well. Just remember that the reason for doing this is just to make me feel better about the fire-hose. As its been said, its not really needed. Just for looks I guess.
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