[python] Re: Canvas Python seat
- From: John Reese <jd57reese@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:34:17 -0800 (PST)
Gideon,
In stretching fabric over a seat I used metal gromets along the edges (folded
over), and laced the materiel to the seat frame. This is the easiest part of
building a mesh seat, while building the seat frame itself is much more time
consuming. This was a basic rectangle of 1/2 round tubing, .032, bent up for
the outside frame, then two supports brazed across the top and bottom. The
supports had tabs welded on for attaching the seat frame to the bike. I used
nylon mesh for the seat, but I see no reason why canvas would not work just as
well. The biggest advantage of nylon is that sweat will not soak into the
materiel.
While some builders had an extra margin of fabric to wrap around their seat
frame prior to lacing, others stretched the fabric in the middle of their seat,
and only the laces wound around the frame, just like a trampoline. Your choice
there. I wrapped the fabric around the sides, but fought with tension
constantly. I hear zip ties work well too.
John Reese
Wisconsin USA
--- On Tue, 11/18/08, Ronald Hongsermeier <rwhongser@xxxxxx> wrote:
From: Ronald Hongsermeier <rwhongser@xxxxxx>
Subject: [python] Re: Canvas Python seat
To: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 3:31 AM
Hi Gideon,
have a look at
www.jetrike.com
Henry is/was a member here, but don't know what's been going on with
him lately.
regards,
Ron
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: "Gideon Kahl" <gideon.kahl@xxxxxxxxx>
> Gesendet: 18.11.08 07:02:45
> An: python@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Betreff: [python] Canvas Python seat
>
> Hi Python Enthusiasts
>
> When I built my bicycle trailer I used only what I already had. This
> lead to different approaches than what I had planned initially, but
> the result is very pleasing. I think doing things with what you have
> forces you to think creatively.
>
> So, what does this have to do with the Python? Well, I have canvas (a
> very tough material used to make safari tents) and I want to use it
> for the seat. The idea is to build a metal frame and to
"stretch" the
> canvas over it - almost like a rigid hammock.
>
> Has anybody done something like this before? I only see "solid"
seats
> in the Python gallery (plywood, etc). If anybody has done it, I would
> like to see some photos of how you did it. Any other advice regarding
> building the seat will be appreciated.
>
> Regards
> Gideon Kahl
>
>
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