Date:         Fri, 28 Feb 2014 09:47:15 -0800
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Helpful tool for canvas replacement
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com>
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Nice tool set. Along those lines, I used a Pro.Point twist ratchet

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aMv6deJChCE/UUfYBD-zAfI/AAAAAAAAHPY/EZ7OmDKqKvs/s720/Pop%2520top%2520canvas%2520tool%25201-ratchet.jpg

for the hard to get at screws. I did my staple type tent with top
still on. Awkward job to say the least but is doable for a "one man"
operation. And yes! 3 windows are great!

I chose to replace my staple type tent in a colder month. Bentley
suggests putting the vinyl strips in bucket of hot water prior to
install. I found that careful use of a heat gun to warm the strip as I
went along, made an enormous difference in how easily the staples went
in. eg. even a hand stapler worked. Otherwise even an electric stapler
would bounce staples. This  may have been due to type of point on
staple.

Caveat: the heat gun warms the strip quickly. My guess is that if one
isn't paying attention, the strip could melt and deform.  (stretch)



On 2/28/14, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

> Those of you with the early versions stapled to the top have my sympathy.
> You need a pneumatic stapler or might just want to remove the top and work
> with it on sawhorses.


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