|
03-21-2012, 09:22 PM
|
#1 |
|
10/30/19
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: ottawa kansas
Posts: 5,202
|
How to make a rug 101
My brother asked me to make him a rug for his apartment. Its sort of a throw rug. I used to do a lot of border work streched over pad in K.C. back in the late 80s early 90s. My bro saw me do some of this kinda of work in the past. He is living in K.C. now (an hour drive from where I live) and going to school at the age of 51.He has some physical limitations...he walks to school..about 2 miles from his apt. He has a rough life and is working to improve it..I am very proud of him.
Its been a while since I have done anything like this. |
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 09:29 PM
|
#2 |
|
10/30/19
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: ottawa kansas
Posts: 5,202
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
I bet Lockdoc will get the rake and the seam iron sitting on top of the carpet pictures. I was certified with a Cool Glide in 2007, just too cheap to pony up the duckies.
|
|
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 09:37 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,728
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
You do really nice work.
|
|
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 09:38 PM
|
#4 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Kelso,Wa
Posts: 3,637
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
NICE WORK! I really like it!
__________________
Great minds think alike,So do ours |
|
|
|
|
03-21-2012, 11:49 PM
|
#5 |
|
20' Daredevil (Ret)
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
Posts: 13,534
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
I wasn't sure just what to expect at first...... that turned out great!!
__________________
- Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay |
|
|
|
|
03-22-2012, 12:58 AM
|
#6 |
|
BlahBlahBlah
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wa.
Posts: 19,791
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
So I see the pics but I dont understand how you make it all one piece ... some sort of stick pad underneath?
You do good work, next time you are out here in Washington you should stop by. That would look kinda cool in our living room =)
__________________
… … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … |
|
|
|
|
03-22-2012, 06:05 AM
|
#7 |
|
blood type; Retumbo
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: next to my reloading bench
Posts: 10,269
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
so you need to cut a straight line? I'm out. all I can do is mismatched wavy lines
__________________
Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card |
|
|
|
|
03-22-2012, 06:28 AM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: DFW Texas
Posts: 2,270
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
Sure would look good in my living room. Good job!!
|
|
|
|
|
03-22-2012, 07:49 AM
|
#9 | |
|
Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Greenville, SC
Posts: 23,090
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
Quote:
__________________
Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride  American Born, Country by the Grace of God  1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! |
|
|
|
|
|
03-22-2012, 07:50 AM
|
#10 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Monroe,Iowa
Posts: 4,370
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
Nice,Very Nice Work
|
|
|
|
|
03-22-2012, 07:54 AM
|
#11 |
|
10/30/19
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: ottawa kansas
Posts: 5,202
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
Thanks for the kind words everyone.
Hey Mark,in this particular application I used a fiberglass tape that has glue on the top side that heats up with a seam iron. If done properly the seam is supposed to be stronger than the carpet.. Sorta like a weld. Posted via Mobile Device |
|
|
|
|
03-22-2012, 08:28 AM
|
#12 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Indiana
Posts: 4,859
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
Whew! I saw the title and thought you were getting a hair piece!
__________________
'70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60 |
|
|
|
|
03-22-2012, 07:25 PM
|
#13 |
|
Currently Blazerless
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: St. Joseph Mo.
Posts: 4,826
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
Wow that came out Great! Now I know who to call when I need my new carpet laid! And I'll bet you do tile work as well
__________________
1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C |
|
|
|
|
03-22-2012, 10:22 PM
|
#14 | |
|
The Older Generation
  
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
Posts: 25,358
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
Quote:
Hey Scott, I can relate to those pics. Looks great! I put a Green strip around where the dining room table sits when Pat and I built our house. I just wanted an accent strip to break it up some. The pictures aren't real great but they're all I have on the Comp. LockDoc
__________________
Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - |
|
|
|
|
|
03-22-2012, 11:06 PM
|
#15 |
|
10/30/19
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: ottawa kansas
Posts: 5,202
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
Leon, I had a feeling you had done some border work..amigo.
Seaming the carpet is easy..stretching it in while keeping everything even takes time. Nice work! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device |
|
|
|
|
03-23-2012, 02:29 PM
|
#16 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Topeka, Ks
Posts: 2,293
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
Nice work guys!
Jeff
__________________
I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241. |
|
|
|
|
03-23-2012, 02:33 PM
|
#17 |
|
Rollin in my K5 toaster
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 254
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
Nice work! Now make one with a Chevy Bow tie in the center
|
|
|
|
|
03-24-2012, 10:10 AM
|
#18 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: apple valley, ca
Posts: 2,670
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
That is awesome! It looks like you can make some really cool rugs from remnants and scraps. I would have never thought.
If I did that, I'd start with a square pattern and wind up with a parallelogram. Keeping it stretched tight while keeping your pattern square would be the toughest thing. The cool stuff guys do on this site never fails to amaze me.
__________________
Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527 |
|
|
|
|
03-26-2012, 09:23 PM
|
#19 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Hyattsville, Maryland
Posts: 3,678
|
Re: How to make a rug 101
Very nice work! I bet your brother will be very Happy when he sees it.
__________________
72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
