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Bimini tops
On Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:24:39 -0600, "SteveB"
wrote: In all of your vast experiences, what would be your opinion of making one of these out of conduit, or a light wall round tube? I've seen some nice tops made with PVC tubing of all things - strictly a fit and glue type of construction so it does work. Conduit? Not so much. It's pretty brittle metal - akin to white metal actually. I agree with Jon - it can be done certainly and probably would be a fun project, but spending your own time to do it right will probably cost you $500 anyway. However, if you build it, use Sunbrella - great stuff and you can find, much like gfretwell, ends in good fabric stores for almost no money. When I had the seat covers made for my Ranger, I found a roll end at a place called Joann's - I think it was three yards and I got it for $7. Cost me another $30 to have the material cut, fit and sowen up. Custom covers for $37. |
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