AntonyR
Wore out three sets of tires already!
I searched the forums and the net and couldn't find any procedures for lacing a lady's rear fender. So, after asking for suggestions a while back, I finally got to the point in my '36 girl's Roadmaster project where I needed to tackle the lacing. So, in about 45 minutes, I did it. It wasn't as hard as I thought, and I know there are about a million patterns that you could use if you're creative, but I used a fairly simple but not the obvious lazy zig-zag.
1) Go to a fabric store and get cord. I used natural hemp cord because it's strong, environmentally friendly, and looks aged, instead of bright glaring white. You could use contrasting colors, but this was by far the most vintage looking.
2) Measure 12 inch strands for the loops. My 26" fenders required 7 per side. I threaded the strands through 2 holes and tied them underneath with a square knot.
3)Tie one end to the anchor point at the axle, then run the cord up to the first loop, through and back down to the anchor, through it, and up to the next loop, repeat. when you go through the last loop, work out any slack in the lacing, then tie off the cord at the anchor point.
4)For insurance, put a drop of glue on each knot.
5)Done!
1) Go to a fabric store and get cord. I used natural hemp cord because it's strong, environmentally friendly, and looks aged, instead of bright glaring white. You could use contrasting colors, but this was by far the most vintage looking.
2) Measure 12 inch strands for the loops. My 26" fenders required 7 per side. I threaded the strands through 2 holes and tied them underneath with a square knot.
3)Tie one end to the anchor point at the axle, then run the cord up to the first loop, through and back down to the anchor, through it, and up to the next loop, repeat. when you go through the last loop, work out any slack in the lacing, then tie off the cord at the anchor point.
4)For insurance, put a drop of glue on each knot.
5)Done!
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