rhurst Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Working on the upholstery of my 1923 Hudson and finding several different widths of cowlboard tack strips 1 inch 2 inch etc. Does anyone know a source for these or do I have to make them myself. I have the board and can cut it to size and then I guess I just drive my tacks through it. My guess is 100 years ago that is what they did. Any help on this? Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Usually the fabric was nailed down, then the board would be put along the finish line and tacked, then material folded over to cover...thus the board gave a smooth edge. I don't know of any panel board or panel strip that has tacks already in it. There are strips of metal with nails attached. Where exactly is the application in your project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhurst Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 The board and material is along the door/window frames. I understand what you said an that is exactly what they did. I think I can do the same. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhurst Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 David, You have a wonderful list of cars. Should keep you very busy keeping them all running. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhurst Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 David, Just noticed you are from Louisiana. I live in Covington Louisiana. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Upholstery supply places sell tacking strips made of thick cardboard with the tacks already installed. You wrap them in fabric and hammer in place. Different kinds of hidem and welting also available. Look in the Yellow Pages there should be one near you. They will sell to anybody there are lots of little mom and pop upholstery shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trimacar Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 9 hours ago, rhurst said: David, You have a wonderful list of cars. Should keep you very busy keeping them all running. Robert Keeping them all running? Ha! I’d have to hire a helper.....but I try... From Alexandria La, live in Virginia now.... I’ve not seen nor used pre-tacked strips, glad to know they exist! Thanks dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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