Installing Wind Cords

• Jan 27, 2018

• #41

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redhawks2 said:

Hey Stoney, can you re-post your tutorial on installing a wind trolley? The pictures have disappeared due to the age of the post I suspect.
Thanks!

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I run mien, through the body, and attach it well up near the reed tape. Most secure.
Yes, a small hole, and feed it through with your tool of choice. I don't finish, the tie down, until ribbon is in place and proper. Then I make some final adjustments, and tie it in place, inside the crown.

 

• Jan 28, 2018

• #42

Hercule

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I'd suggest tying it to a small shirt button inside and under the sweat band. If and when the chord is engaged by a considerable gust of wind, a button would be less likely to pull through the felt than any size knot would probably make.

 

• Jan 29, 2018

• #43

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Hercule said:

I'd suggest tying it to a small shirt button inside and under the sweat band. If and when the chord is engaged by a considerable gust of wind, a button would be less likely to pull through the felt than any size knot would probably make.

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Something tells me, that I'd likely feel that button, against my head, as they are thick.

I do a loop back in there, in the cord, it's tied in, really, very well. I doubt, it would come free. It's the step I take, to be sure.

I know this is Stoneys, thread, and I know folks are looking for his pictures so I don't want to just jump in. But I did want to offer a valuable method to doing this in the meantime, it's a pretty solid way.





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• Jan 29, 2018

• #44

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Cane Rod Maker said:

Something tells me, that I'd likely feel that button, against my head, as they are thick.

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I would have thought so too but no, not at all. Tucked in behind the sweat band at the bow, I've never even perceived it there. Think about it, where on the circumference of a hat is the least pressure against the head? The sides right? Worth a try anyway if you are so inclined. I've had no problems.

The only problem I have had was the chord stretching out. It's only been really tested about twice but seems to have stretched nonetheless. I really don't even use it that much anymore.

 

• Jan 29, 2018

• #45

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"I know this is Stoneys, thread, and I know folks are looking for his pictures so I don't want to just jump in. But I did want to offer a valuable method to doing this in the meantime, it's a pretty solid way."
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• Sep 7, 2019

• #46

Jel

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I'm actually thinking of using Magician's thread /Invisible thread/Quilter invisible thread for a wind cord/trolley. That way it stays inconspicuous when in use. Any of you or you know someone that has experiences about their strengths?

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• Jan 19, 2020

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hello

 

• Jan 19, 2020

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can anyone help with this ?

 

• Jan 19, 2020

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where can I get that wind string?

 

• Jan 19, 2020

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abe ny said:

where can I get that wind string?

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Etsy. Some people here make their own.


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• Jan 19, 2020

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with a botten ?

 

• Jan 19, 2020

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deadlyhandsome said:

Etsy. Some people here make their own.


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i cant found it

 

• Jan 19, 2020

• #53

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abe ny said:

i cant found it

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Perhaps you would be better served working as an apprentice to a hatter or at least getting some hat making and repair lessons. You could learn the trade and get contacts and sources. Just a thought.

Search Etsy for “wind trolley”

Also look here:

https://www.sye.com


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