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Re: Tolex

10/20/1997 6:41 PM
James	Re: Tolex I finished the re-covering of the Bassman cabinet. Turned out great. Some hints I found beyond JB's great advice. I used regular contact cement out of a gallon can and applied it with a brush. When you place the tolex on the cabinet, do not stretch it, if you do it will slide out of place as the glue dries. I used a "T" square and a chalk line to mark the edges. I used a wallpaper razor knife to cut, which leaves a very clean edge. Definately glue a half sheet at a time. Use mineral spirits to clean glue off the tolex (and your fingers)! I gotta tell you, this cab is awesome. Looks brand new. James

10/20/1997 6:41 PM

James

Re: Tolex

I finished the re-covering of the Bassman cabinet. Turned out great. Some hints I found beyond JB's great advice. I used regular contact cement out of a gallon can and applied it with a brush. When you place the tolex on the cabinet, do not stretch it, if you do it will slide out of place as the glue dries. I used a "T" square and a chalk line to mark the edges. I used a wallpaper razor knife to cut, which leaves a very clean edge. Definately glue a half sheet at a time. Use mineral spirits to clean glue off the tolex (and your fingers)! I gotta tell you, this cab is awesome. Looks brand new.
James