joining weblon

[islandsewing]

I haven't done a weblon regatta t-top yet, and might have two to do this month. I've seen lots of them before and both have either a heat seamed or glued seam. What do you guys/gals do when replacing one? Glue? Stitched? or can I heat seam it without a several thousand dollar machine?

[Darren Henry]

I haven't seen this weblon regatta up here yet but I read that it is a herculite product. I have had great success on the original "herculite" (it goes by 100 different names up here) using HH66 vinyl cement. I once made a 9000 lb lift bag for a commercial diver friend of mine. Picture an eleven foot sausage with a 60" circumference with some lift straps and a dump valve. I sealed the stitches where  the straps were sewn and glued the dump valve and seams with HH66. It was virtually air tight down to 90 feet the last time I spoke to him, don't know how deep he's taken it since.

I don't follow the manufacturer's instructions. I apply a coat to both surfaces and let dry 1 hour. apply second coat and again wait 1 hour. Reactivate with a heat gun and press the parts together. I like to use a wallpaper roller if possible.

June C used to get the little squeeze bottles that the hair dressers use for dye to apply it rather than a brush. 

[islandsewing]

Thought that HH66 might be the best bet. I'll give it a test this week to see how it goes. Thanks!

[sofadoc]

June C used to get the little squeeze bottles that the hair dressers use for dye to apply it rather than a brush

Interesting. So does she use them once and throw them away? I hate brushing that stuff.

[byhammerandhand]

I have no familiarity with this product, but the "little squeeze bottles" that I use for glues come from GFS (Gordon Food Service) cleverly disguised as mayo/mustard/ketchup serving bottles.   About a buck apiece. Most places carry 8, 12, and 24 oz sizes.

June C used to get the little squeeze bottles that the hair dressers use for dye to apply it rather than a brush.  

[Mike]

I JUST SEW IT