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08-09-2013, 04:57 PM #1Stay calm. Carry on.
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If I didn't already have a factory full of sewing machines, rings, snaps, clips, polyester, nylon and leather (or if I was trying to save a buck and not order a finished strop) I'd stop by a few furniture or auto upholstery shops and scarf up some free top-grain trim. Jus' sayin'. Most of the bigger ones have a dumpster full of free strops waiting-to-be out back. Then slice and rivet or sew on a ring or two from the hardware store.
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08-09-2013, 05:32 PM #2Moderator
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Good idea MisterMoo. At least its one step up from dumpster diving (great when in college a long time ago to furnish an apt). Off to Google my area for aforementioned various upholstery shops. Thanks again.
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08-09-2013, 05:40 PM #3Stay calm. Carry on.
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Many upholstery operations are family run. They don't air-condition a lot of the time and leave the back door(s) open for ventilation. Some shoot first and ask questions later. Best to knock on the front door and ask, maybe.
Originally Posted by Razorfeld
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