Edward A Miller
02-29-2012, 11:45 AM
225685 After pre-tensioning (with masking tape) the 1/4” dia Fiberglas rods that will support a hood on a recumbent trike, I spent about 3-hours on some sewing patterns made from scrap 1/4" plywood that had been used as base protection under a plywood bundle. BTW, if you have an opportunity to pick up some ‘dunnage’ material from your material supplier for little or no cost……………, do it! However, watch for embedded rocks, trash, etc.
225689 Looking at the underside of the larger hood pattern, the visor is positioned about where it will be when Velcroed in position.
225694 The larger 2"x4" Velcro pieces will allow position selection of the visors fore-aft.
225695 The discs are for marking loop material outside the pattern, the edge of the pattern represents the actual outside edge of the stressed rods. A fabric marking pen fits in the center hole. The disc acts like a wheel when moved around the pattern.
Unlike a paper pattern, this remains true-to-form and also allows the fabric beneath to be flat and wrinkle-free. The cutouts inside the patterns represent where Velcro strips are to be placed. The pattern can be traced onto the fabric for positioning and sewing later. FYI, the 1"x8" slot toward the rear is for a piece of Velcro to be sewn on top of the hood which will allow easy placement of cycling event registration 'bibs' (a thin strip of sticky-back Velcro will be stuck to the leading edge of the underside of the bib). Since most bibs are weatherproof Tyvek, no pouch would be necessary. But if a paper document should need to be displayed, a weatherproof map pouch could be attached.
There will be a 12"x8" map pouch provision underside the hood and toward the front (see earlier hood standing in the background behind the trike) after the initial hood is mounted and checked for fit.
Pretty simple stuff here. Each piece also has a hole for hanging when done. The patterns went out today but like most of my ‘fun’ projects, they’ll come back with a hood when finished (whenever that is!).
My point to woodworkers is that we seem to be attracted to others who have an interest in crafting (spouse, friends, etc), so when we can create a useful item from wood, it’s a win-win situation. Also, if you have a family member who likes to use a wood burner set, ‘turn em loose’ on these pieces and broaden the family involvement! Pattern material cost: $0.00
225689 Looking at the underside of the larger hood pattern, the visor is positioned about where it will be when Velcroed in position.
225694 The larger 2"x4" Velcro pieces will allow position selection of the visors fore-aft.
225695 The discs are for marking loop material outside the pattern, the edge of the pattern represents the actual outside edge of the stressed rods. A fabric marking pen fits in the center hole. The disc acts like a wheel when moved around the pattern.
Unlike a paper pattern, this remains true-to-form and also allows the fabric beneath to be flat and wrinkle-free. The cutouts inside the patterns represent where Velcro strips are to be placed. The pattern can be traced onto the fabric for positioning and sewing later. FYI, the 1"x8" slot toward the rear is for a piece of Velcro to be sewn on top of the hood which will allow easy placement of cycling event registration 'bibs' (a thin strip of sticky-back Velcro will be stuck to the leading edge of the underside of the bib). Since most bibs are weatherproof Tyvek, no pouch would be necessary. But if a paper document should need to be displayed, a weatherproof map pouch could be attached.
There will be a 12"x8" map pouch provision underside the hood and toward the front (see earlier hood standing in the background behind the trike) after the initial hood is mounted and checked for fit.
Pretty simple stuff here. Each piece also has a hole for hanging when done. The patterns went out today but like most of my ‘fun’ projects, they’ll come back with a hood when finished (whenever that is!).
My point to woodworkers is that we seem to be attracted to others who have an interest in crafting (spouse, friends, etc), so when we can create a useful item from wood, it’s a win-win situation. Also, if you have a family member who likes to use a wood burner set, ‘turn em loose’ on these pieces and broaden the family involvement! Pattern material cost: $0.00