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Greetings,

Going through the action on a 1933 Mason & Hamlin model "A". The original backrail cloth had both edges (front and back) glued down to the backrail of the keyframe. While I do not always replace backrail cloth when regulating, this is the first one I have noticed that did not have just a single edge glued down.

The question is: what are the pros and cons of gluing both edges? Any recommendations as to whether or not it is advisable to do the same with the new b/r cloth?

Thanks,

Alan

Greetings,

Going through the action on a 1933 Mason & Hamlin model "A". The original backrail cloth had both edges (front and back) glued down to the backrail of the keyframe. While I do not always replace backrail cloth when regulating, this is the first one I have noticed that did not have just a single edge glued down.

The question is: what are the pros and cons of gluing both edges? Any recommendations as to whether or not it is advisable to do the same with the new b/r cloth?

Thanks,

Alan

Hi Fred,

Thanks, as always, for your input. Much appreciated!

Yes, there is a felt strip that runs the length of each piece of back rail cloth, creating a slight rise in the middle of the width of the cloth.

i was going to use Quick & Thick glue for this but noted that you use hide glue. Is that for reversibility when the cloth is again removed (at which time I will be pushing up daisies, most likely!). But even if I am dead and gone, I will still care…

Alan

Greetings,

Going through the action on a 1933 Mason & Hamlin model "A". The original backrail cloth had both edges (front and back) glued down to the backrail of the keyframe. While I do not always replace backrail cloth when regulating, this is the first one I have noticed that did not have just a single edge glued down.

The question is: what are the pros and cons of gluing both edges? Any recommendations as to whether or not it is advisable to do the same with the new b/r cloth?

Thanks,

Alan

Hi Fred,

Thanks, as always, for your input. Much appreciated!

Yes, there is a felt strip that runs the length of each piece of back rail cloth, creating a slight rise in the middle of the width of the cloth.

i was going to use Quick & Thick glue for this but noted that you use hide glue. Is that for reversibility when the cloth is again removed (at which time I will be pushing up daisies, most likely!). But even if I am dead and gone, I will still care…

Alan

Greetings,

Going through the action on a 1933 Mason & Hamlin model "A". The original backrail cloth had both edges (front and back) glued down to the backrail of the keyframe. While I do not always replace backrail cloth when regulating, this is the first one I have noticed that did not have just a single edge glued down.

The question is: what are the pros and cons of gluing both edges? Any recommendations as to whether or not it is advisable to do the same with the new b/r cloth?

Thanks,

Alan

Hi Fred,

Thanks, as always, for your input. Much appreciated!

Yes, there is a felt strip that runs the length of each piece of back rail cloth, creating a slight rise in the middle of the width of the cloth.

i was going to use Quick & Thick glue for this but noted that you use hide glue. Is that for reversibility when the cloth is again removed (at which time I will be pushing up daisies, most likely!). But even if I am dead and gone, I will still care…

Alan

Greetings,

Going through the action on a 1933 Mason & Hamlin model "A". The original backrail cloth had both edges (front and back) glued down to the backrail of the keyframe. While I do not always replace backrail cloth when regulating, this is the first one I have noticed that did not have just a single edge glued down.

The question is: what are the pros and cons of gluing both edges? Any recommendations as to whether or not it is advisable to do the same with the new b/r cloth?

Thanks,

Alan

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for your input on this.

I am in complete agreement with you about thorough prep of the wooden backrail before carefully gluing on the cloth. As my late, great mentor, Keith Hardesty, always insisted, "The glue we use likes to adhere to bare wood, not to glue residue or vestiges of cloth."

Also share your practice of using sticks cut to length for each section to provide for more even clamping pressure. May not be totally necessary, but it couldn't hoit! (I use the sticks from sets of Renner shank & flanges, but any properly sized scraps will do.)

Alan

Hi Fred,

Thanks, as always, for your input. Much appreciated!

Yes, there is a felt strip that runs the length of each piece of back rail cloth, creating a slight rise in the middle of the width of the cloth.

i was going to use Quick & Thick glue for this but noted that you use hide glue. Is that for reversibility when the cloth is again removed (at which time I will be pushing up daisies, most likely!). But even if I am dead and gone, I will still care…

Alan

Greetings,

Going through the action on a 1933 Mason & Hamlin model "A". The original backrail cloth had both edges (front and back) glued down to the backrail of the keyframe. While I do not always replace backrail cloth when regulating, this is the first one I have noticed that did not have just a single edge glued down.

The question is: what are the pros and cons of gluing both edges? Any recommendations as to whether or not it is advisable to do the same with the new b/r cloth?

Thanks,

Alan

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for your input on this.

I am in complete agreement with you about thorough prep of the wooden backrail before carefully gluing on the cloth. As my late, great mentor, Keith Hardesty, always insisted, "The glue we use likes to adhere to bare wood, not to glue residue or vestiges of cloth."

Also share your practice of using sticks cut to length for each section to provide for more even clamping pressure. May not be totally necessary, but it couldn't hoit! (I use the sticks from sets of Renner shank & flanges, but any properly sized scraps will do.)

Alan

Hi Fred,

Thanks, as always, for your input. Much appreciated!

Yes, there is a felt strip that runs the length of each piece of back rail cloth, creating a slight rise in the middle of the width of the cloth.

i was going to use Quick & Thick glue for this but noted that you use hide glue. Is that for reversibility when the cloth is again removed (at which time I will be pushing up daisies, most likely!). But even if I am dead and gone, I will still care…

Alan

Greetings,

Going through the action on a 1933 Mason & Hamlin model "A". The original backrail cloth had both edges (front and back) glued down to the backrail of the keyframe. While I do not always replace backrail cloth when regulating, this is the first one I have noticed that did not have just a single edge glued down.

The question is: what are the pros and cons of gluing both edges? Any recommendations as to whether or not it is advisable to do the same with the new b/r cloth?

Thanks,

Alan

Hi Jessica,

Last thing first: What rant? I didn't read no stinking' rant… ;-)

My apologies for broaching a subject that has previously been covered. I do read the vast majority of the post on these lists, and usually remember what subjects have already been covered. Apparently, I lapsed this time.

Very much appreciate your input and advocacy for high glue. Point taken.

Best,

Alan

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for your input on this.

I am in complete agreement with you about thorough prep of the wooden backrail before carefully gluing on the cloth. As my late, great mentor, Keith Hardesty, always insisted, "The glue we use likes to adhere to bare wood, not to glue residue or vestiges of cloth."

Also share your practice of using sticks cut to length for each section to provide for more even clamping pressure. May not be totally necessary, but it couldn't hoit! (I use the sticks from sets of Renner shank & flanges, but any properly sized scraps will do.)

Alan

Hi Fred,

Thanks, as always, for your input. Much appreciated!

Yes, there is a felt strip that runs the length of each piece of back rail cloth, creating a slight rise in the middle of the width of the cloth.

i was going to use Quick & Thick glue for this but noted that you use hide glue. Is that for reversibility when the cloth is again removed (at which time I will be pushing up daisies, most likely!). But even if I am dead and gone, I will still care…

Alan

Greetings,

Going through the action on a 1933 Mason & Hamlin model "A". The original backrail cloth had both edges (front and back) glued down to the backrail of the keyframe. While I do not always replace backrail cloth when regulating, this is the first one I have noticed that did not have just a single edge glued down.

The question is: what are the pros and cons of gluing both edges? Any recommendations as to whether or not it is advisable to do the same with the new b/r cloth?

Thanks,

Alan

Hi Fred,

Thanks, as always, for your input. Much appreciated!

Yes, there is a felt strip that runs the length of each piece of back rail cloth, creating a slight rise in the middle of the width of the cloth.

i was going to use Quick & Thick glue for this but noted that you use hide glue. Is that for reversibility when the cloth is again removed (at which time I will be pushing up daisies, most likely!). But even if I am dead and gone, I will still care…

Alan

Greetings,

Going through the action on a 1933 Mason & Hamlin model "A". The original backrail cloth had both edges (front and back) glued down to the backrail of the keyframe. While I do not always replace backrail cloth when regulating, this is the first one I have noticed that did not have just a single edge glued down.

The question is: what are the pros and cons of gluing both edges? Any recommendations as to whether or not it is advisable to do the same with the new b/r cloth?

Thanks,

Alan