Working with suede
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Wow, the level of details is fantastic! Stunning work! Congrats.
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The suede journey continues… such a pleasure to work with.
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Looks great!
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Looks great rootz!
I find that its even easier to form the suede (real suede) over the edges and curves than it is the vinyl tolex.
The suede smells better too LOL.
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I find that its even easier to form the suede (real suede) over the edges and curves than it is the vinyl tolex.
The suede smells better too LOL.
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Absolutely Guy, very easy to work on and easier in some respects than with tolex. Adhesives work better with suede too, especially the water based contact glue I use.
And that smell, hmmmm!
And that smell, hmmmm!
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I’m struggling to find grey heifer suede in Denmark, and probably need to buy online, sadly. Has anyone been satisfied with results using pig suede please?I used heifer hide for the cabs. The texture is a bit nicer than pig suede IMHO
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I'm pretty sure that is what I used on the amp below. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.timrobertson100 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:36 pm I’m struggling to find grey heifer suede in Denmark, and probably need to buy online, sadly. Has anyone been satisfied with results using pig suede please?
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Here is one of mine. After you get used to it, It's not to difficult. It does require very sharp blades, however.
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Here are a few I've done recently... The Fusica (pink) one is mine. I agree that it is easier to work with than Tolex, although a bit more intimidating due to the expense. The results are stellar!
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Have a look at the site of Mastrotto in Italy. You can order smaller quantities. The Riva line of suedes is what you need. Go to Mastrotto Express and select footwear. You can find the Riva line there. 60 colours!timrobertson100 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:36 pmI’m struggling to find grey heifer suede in Denmark, and probably need to buy online, sadly. Has anyone been satisfied with results using pig suede please?I used heifer hide for the cabs. The texture is a bit nicer than pig suede IMHO
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Is that one piece of suede? Absolutely lovely job.txbluesboy wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 3:34 pm Here is one of mine. After you get used to it, It's not to difficult. It does require very sharp blades, however.
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Off course I can’t fall behind, so I gave my beloved #94 reverb and the EVM12L 1x12 a makeover.
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Looks great Bas! Your cabs came out beautiful!
I just wrapped my Single Ended 6L6 ODS 7 watter in Black Suede as well.
Its in the Technical Discussion forum under Single ended 6L6 Demo video.
https://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=36308
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I just wrapped my Single Ended 6L6 ODS 7 watter in Black Suede as well.
Its in the Technical Discussion forum under Single ended 6L6 Demo video.
https://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=36308
Cheers
Guy
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I forgot to add... Beautiful work Bas! Nothing short of stellar!!
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Yes, it has one seam at the bottom. It works on heads but not so much on cabs, the hides aren't long enough.rootz wrote: ↑Fri Jun 30, 2023 9:24 amIs that one piece of suede? Absolutely lovely job.txbluesboy wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2023 3:34 pm Here is one of mine. After you get used to it, It's not to difficult. It does require very sharp blades, however.