04-06-2020, 07:06 AM
HI Russell. We may be dealing with an optical illusion from my photography (unintended!) The material is, in essence, flat but folded when applied to conceal the tack heads. And is only 7/8" wide when flat - part #306 at Woolies if 3" wide. Hidem is commonly used, I agree, but I must confess, I am not a fan and, in this application, wouldn't be right. I know that sounds a little 'picky' but I'm still trying to salve my conscience for re-trimming the car all those years ago, when now I would have taken a position of conservation rather than replacement. I would like to make one gesture to originality! Part#306 might be adapted but it would have to be cut down considerably and I would worry that the cut edge would fray. I'll get a sample, however, and give it some thought.
What I am wondering now is whether I might be able to commission some, perhaps from a working Mill museum 'oop north' and if anyone has any ideas as to who I might contact, I would be appreciative. Would there be any interest from others if I were to get some made?
What I am wondering now is whether I might be able to commission some, perhaps from a working Mill museum 'oop north' and if anyone has any ideas as to who I might contact, I would be appreciative. Would there be any interest from others if I were to get some made?