funlovincriminal 162 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Missus FLC wants some "Professional" type to make and cover new squabs for the 830. It seems she trusts my upholstery skills as much as I do... Can anyone recommend a good trimmer who will get it done before xmas without eating into the new sail budget too much? Boat is on the hard in Whangaparaoa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adrianp 120 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Bill Barry - http://www.coversandcanvas.co.nz/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funlovincriminal 162 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks Adrian. Am I correct in thinking a substantial saving could be had by sourcing and cutting the actual foam squabs myself - and handing them all to one of these chaps to cover? Looks like a high density 25mm foam sheet glued onto the bottom of a 75mm medium poly foam mattress could be the way to go. Soft enough for comfort but the lower layer would prevent hip/elbow clunking on the bunk tops, while not being too fat...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 i asked bill to do some for me a couple of years ago, he passed me on to a mate who did a good job, although needed some pushing re timing. Cant recall the name, but he was based up the top of tristram ave. I would think sourcing and cutting the foam yourself would be a great help. Good foam is bloody expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vorpal Blade 89 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 While I don't do upholstery I work very closely with a guy that specialises in it - Paul at Timeless Upholstery 027 491 8647. Don't rush out and buy anything thinking it wii save you $$ until you have spoken to him. As Ken says the good stuff is expensive and the $40 foam mattresses at the Plastic Box and other retailers isn't that flash and something I wouldn't ever use for a boat squab, particularly is its to sleep on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funlovincriminal 162 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 While I don't do upholstery I work very closely with a guy that specialises in it - Paul at Timeless Upholstery 027 491 8647. Don't rush out and buy anything thinking it wii save you $$ until you have spoken to him. As Ken says the good stuff is expensive and the $40 foam mattresses at the Plastic Box and other retailers isn't that flash and something I wouldn't ever use for a boat squab, particularly is its to sleep on. Thanks - I've passed the number onto the Minister for profit disbursement and shoe acquisitions for follow up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 While I don't do upholstery I work very closely with a guy that specialises in it - Paul at Timeless Upholstery 027 491 8647. Yup, that's the dude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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