This morning's task is to replace the strap on an appliance hand truck. The strap requires a loop on one end. I have webbing. I do not have a sewing machine capable of sewing it, or the requisite thread. I made a test loop of webbing glued with Goop Outdoor. I put the loop around my power pack cylinder and started pumping. It didn't even try to stick.
Any suggestions for adhesives, or alternate fastening methods?
Kevin Gallimore
I would probably buy or make a slide buckle out of steel or aluminum.
Take it to a shoe repair store. They have heavy stitching.
. Christ> This morning's task is to replace the strap on an appliance hand truck.
Leather hole punch, pop rivets. Pull the rivet gently, slide the center out, and then bang the rivets out flat.
Arrow staple tacker. Shoot through both webbing, then pound the staples shut with hammer.
. Christ> This morning's task is to replace the strap on an appliance hand truck.
Thats one of the first GOOD suggestions you have made in a while.
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Thanks. Glad to know I get one right, now and again. I won't make a habit of it, though.
BTW, I suggest you spray paint your car windshield blue, wear KKK robes to a NAACP rally, and throw Big Macs into the zoo lion cage.
Have I adjusted my advice balance a bit more suitably, sir?
. Christ> >
A short strip of flat belt lacing.
Just grab a sewing awl from a craft store or even HF. Then use the glue to hold it while you stitch. Or just take it to a saddle shop or good leather outfit and have them stitch it for you.
Not only is it a good idea, but I had a buckle 8 feet away from the project. Works great, thanks.
Kevin Gallimore
I'd just forget adhesives. How about a heavy duty stitching tool? I've used them on leather and webbing to good effect.
The boot repair guy might be another possibility.
Last but not least, try riveting the end loop together with screw rivets and large heads. Punch holes, line 'em up, and rivet. Then cover the heads with canvas or bicycle inner tube to protect the finish.
I realize you've got a solution, but want to mention one more method besides the buckle, brads, rivets, sewing awl, etc that have been mentioned: I've seen some commercially produced (ie cheap high-volume) exercise equipment that had woven-nylon straps on it, with heat-welded loops. The heating marks were in a sort of checkerboard pattern, or a pattern like some styles of meat-tenderizer hammer make.
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