Fwd: Re: Criticize my cabinet design

[David Brown]

Tolex is very expensive.  I've gone to a car upholstery shop and purchased
tonneau cover material (for truck bed covers).  It also has the advantage of
being 54" wide so it's easier to cover large items.  It also comes in colors 
although I've only used black and brown.  The black is very close to Tolex.
I've even recovered 1/2 of a Rhodes piano and left the other 1/2 the original
Tolex.  You have to look real close to see the difference.  I think it goes for
about $15.00 per linear yard.  Much less expensive, durable, and easy to
work with.

Dave


>    I am assuming that "Tolex" is the black vinal like covering you are
talking
>about.  Now for my "stupid" question of the month.  I have wondered for quite
>some time where you get this stuff.  Also, the little metal pieces that
you put
>on the corners.  Inquiring minds want to know.
>
>    Thanks..
>
>    -Jim
>
>John Speth wrote:
>
>> A nice little surprise I had when completing a cabinet recently was when I
>> applied Tolex to the outside.  It works real easy and it covers up the
>> crappiest carpentry to make it look professional.  The key is using a good
>> slow curing adhesive (3M spray 90 or contact cement) and use a real sharp
>> knife.  It's kinda spendy though but the results are worth it.  The end
>> product looks like a Fender cabinet.  Go to the local music store to get an
>> idea of the "Fender" way of how Tolex is laid and try to mimic it.
>>
>> John Speth
>> Object Engineering, Inc
>> mailto:johns at oei.com