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Also called "common sense fasteners" in the canvas trades.  Several varieties available at sailrite.com 

~  Tom McNeil  ~ 
Vermont Piano Restorations

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From: Conrad Hoffsommer <choffsommer at hotmail.com>
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Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:37:29 
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They're called turnbutton fasteners and are available through sailmaker supply houses.

Conrad Hoffsommer




> From: roger at dampp-chaser.com
> To: caut at ptg.org
> Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:22:53 -0400
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] Emailing: DSC01588.JPG
> 
> Hi Fred,
> 
> These are fasteners designed for the marine market and are meant to work 
> with canvas.  Roger Jolly did a great job finding these.  We have samples 
> here at the factory and are testing them.  I am optimistic.
> 
> I searched for magnets back in 2008, but couldn't find ones that were strong 
> enough to hold when the undercover was put under tension.
> 
> All the best,
> 
> Roger
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fred Sturm" <fssturm at unm.edu>
> To: <caut at ptg.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 5:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [CAUT] Emailing: DSC01588.JPG
> 
> 
> > On Sep 22, 2010, at 2:29 PM, Roger Jolly wrote:
> >
> >> Here is a better solution to the Velcro.  It's easy to drop the  cloth to 
> >> service the pads. You can also stretch thecloth a little  more for a 
> >> neater look.
> >> Roger Wheelock will be probably supplying these in quantity.
> >>
> >> Regards Roger
> >> <DSC01588.JPG>
> >
> > What is it? Magnet? If not, that might be a good idea. You can get  very 
> > strong "earth magnets" on line for next to nothing. All you need  is 
> > something they are attracted to on the bottom of the rim, that  could be 
> > thumbtacks. I bet it could be made to work well, with a  little 
> > engineering.
> > Me, I have used hooks and grommets for maybe six installs, and am  happy 
> > with that setup. I've posted about it before, and have photos I  can send 
> > if interested.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Fred Sturm
> > fssturm at unm.edu
> > http://www.youtube.com/fredsturm
> > 
> 
                      =

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