5/22/2008 I continue to pursue my interest in canvas work. My newest projects involve a bimini and tonneau cover for Cadenza.

My tonneau cover was way too tight and wouldn’t accommodate the new batten I purchased to shed the rain. Well, the job wasn’t too bad. Here are some hints. Cut the material oversized and approximate to the size of the cockpit. Then start with one end. Make a hem and locate snaps correctly for the end you choose. I recommend the larger end. Then stretch the material over the batten and mark and create the other hem and snap installations. Carefully mark the hem for a side and hem and install snaps. The final side is a synch, pulling against the three sides.

Motoguard 1 micron filter and manifold.  The 1/2 inch hose will hook directly in to the manifold with no quick releases to improve flow to gun. Final pressure regulation is done at the gun.  HVLP guns usually run at from 10-15 lbs per square inch at the gun.  Mine is a Devilbiss 670 plus.

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